Lincoln High School - Lincolnian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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T HE LI N C O L N I A N 27 THE SCHOOLS OF KANSAS CITY The rapid growth of Kansas City brought a large addition to the school population. Sites were purchased, bonds were issued and school houses ( for white) were built as soon as possible. Before the close of 1869 three school houses were ready for use. The Cen- tral school was provided with a house purchased in 1869. The Lathrop, Ben- ton and Morse schools were finished in 1870, and completed in 1871. In July. 1874, Supt. J. F. Phillips resigned his office and died four months later. Im- mediately Prof. Ci. M. Greenwood was chosen as his successor and is still in office. Because of the remarkable talent that the negroes were displaying, a school which was nothing more than a dwelling house was put in charge of Mrs and Mr. Copeland (white), to start the task of educating the negro children. ' I ' he Copelands were employed b the Freedman’s Bureau. The second negro school was organ- ized by the Hon. J. Milton Turner in 1868. In October of this year Mr. |. Dallas Bowser was appointed to take charge. In the spring of the next year his father. Mr. Henry Bowser, was ap- pointed his assistant. This school was in the old Baptist church on 10th. and Charlotte strets. In September of I860, a two-story building was erected at 9th and Charlotte streets and the school moved into that building the Same year. As the negro population was increasing rooms were rented on 10th and Walnut streets to prevent the overllow ' of scholars. In 1868, the present Lincoln ward school was located at 11th and Campbell street with the late S. R. Bailey at its head. While this school was going on a high school was built on an adjoining lot with Prof. G. II. Grisham, principal and two teachers. The first class was graduated twenty-five, years ago. As the crowds were constantly increasing with the years, the building was too small and a new building was erected on N. F. corner. Nineteenth and Tracy. Eight new teachers were employed and two more janitors, ' flic building contained a very beautiful Assembly I lall, a well equipped carpenter shop and very neat cooking and sewing rooms. ' fhe old Attucks school on Eighteenth and Brooklyn was deserted and a new building was erected at the N. E. corner of Nineteenth and Woodland, Prof. J. Dallas Bowser being principal. The Attucks school building is second in cost from the Lincoln high school build- ing. ' I ' he Garrison school was completed in 1891 and was enlarged in 1910. The Philips. Bruce and Penn schools have never been enlarged. The negro schools have been less expense to the board of education and have had less truant play- ers than any other school The Adams. Woodland, Emerson and Bryant schools were finished between the years 1880 and 1890. The Centra! and Manual Training high schools were finished between the same years and have graduated nearly thirty-five classes. L. Foster, ' 12. o SOCIETY NEWS ’ll The pleasures of the Senior Class of 1911 have not been limited. They have had many socials; have given a few successful programs; and-have been en- tertained. The first program was given in No- vember, the day before Thanksgiving. This program consisted of solos, both vocal and instrumental : recitations, ora- tions, and original stories, and after these a sketch, entitled, “A Thanksgiv- ing Dinner.” This was a real dinner which was prepared by a few of the Senior girls. The menu was: Baked chicken and oyster dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, pickled tongue, light rolls, mince and pumpkin pies, chocolate pudding, and apple cider. The next program was given in Jan- uary for the celebration of Chas. Sum- ner’s birthday. After a few musical numbers and orations, a large picture of Chas. Sumner was presented by the president. Maggie Jones, to the school. ' I ' he first social was given at Helen Caldwell’s residence. 2816 Genesee St. A jolly crowd’ of school boys and irirls were present and also many visitors. They amused themselves dancing and playing whist. Refreshments were

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26 THE LINCOLNIAN IN PSYCHOLOGY. Prof. Grisham : “Owens, name the five special senses. Owens: The senses of sound, smell, taste, sight and touch; the last being highly developed in some people.” o Prof. Grisham: W ' hat animals have the keenest sense of smell? Any one may answer.” Eliza Williams (who was half asleep, awakes in time to hear only a part of the question.) Answer very quickly : The Negro race.” LOCALS. Miss Jones: “How old are you, Evalcne? (Evalene hesitates). Miss Jones: Don ' t hesitate, the longer you wait the older you’ll be. o Mr. Crosthwaite, to a Freshman: What does your father do?” Freshman: Whatever mamma tells him.” According to Brooks the first thing to do is jK»p the question, th e second to question the pop. o A Junior sent us a poem entitled “Give Me Back my Own. As we always like to accommodate, we have sent it back to him. IN BOTANY. Teacher: “Louise, give me th« name of some wild flower.” Louise: Indian meal.” -o SOCIETY NOTES IN 1950. Robert Bailey. Prof. Grisham has gone to Washing ton, D. C., to take up office of Presi- dent of the United States. He was urg- ed to accept this position several year ago, but felt that his services were needed by old Lincoln and refused, but during the recent visit of ‘‘Teddy” was shown that his services rightfully belong to his country. Miss Birdie Taylor met with a pe- culiar accident last week while singing with her hat on. At a certain high note, the music was forced through her veil, thereby straining her voice. Mr. Basil Jordon intends to remain in K. C. Capture the remaining fair damsels of Senior class. ■Jamie Xidj.fyj: is now a missionary in Harlem. . Roy Black is writing love stories for the “White Cat. The Juniors haven’t the big head. Mamie Buckner is now proprietress of a boarding house in Excelsior. Gilbert Ross is a “wild man” for Barnum Bailey. Ollic Morris has just married for the sixth time. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Stirman have just secured a divorce. Mrs. Stirman was given the custody, of their seven children. Bailey is a prosperous coal peddler. Brooks is doing well in a fisherman business. Mr. Irvin Clay, our dear novelist, has a new production entitled Prof. Crosthwaite’s Purse.” We don ' t think there is anything in it. “SPRING. 1 . O dearest of the seasons dear! Your presence we do crave: You raise all nature fan. and near I p from her earthly grave. 2 . ‘ V u breathe a life both pure and sweet Into each plant and tree; You make the ground a verdant sheet While winter’s dull sights flee. 3. on strike a chord for all the birds, Ami make them chirp and sing. You whisper to us all kind words That we may know ' tis spring. 4. Yon send to us-the silver show ' rs, And golden sunshine bright, That helps us to enjoy the hours From morning until night. 5. O. may your happy spirit e’er Attend us on our way! And may your sunlight, shining clear, Make bright our darkest day! 6 . And so may we on life’s broad plain. By imitating thee. Disperse the clouds that augur rain And set the sunshine free. Mattie Johnson, ’12.

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28 T II K L 1 N COL N I A N served free, ' file oilier Socials were given al the residences of I-ouise in- tent, Maggie Jones, Robert Dailey and Vera Monholland. At each of these socials a jolly crowd was present and different refreshments served. The Senior girls served a dinner late in the winter to the following: Prof. Grisham, Miss A. II. Jones, Mr. Kllison, Miss Sprague and Mr. Tyler. The table decorations were pink and white carnations which were distributed among the guests and the girls. The class was entertained by Miss A. 11. Jones at the Woodland Studio April 1st; this was an April Fool party. Miss West furnished the music and besides dancing, various games were played. One of which was the making of as many words a spossible out of April Fools” Four prizes were given ; the first was won by Miss Tzetta Farley, tin- second by l-ela Taylor, the third In- Louise Vincent and the fourth by Planch Yancy. The class was next entertained bv Mr. Tyler at his residence April 28th. The early part of the evening was spent play- ing games; the late part by listening to Prof, dowser ' s Principal of Attucks, talk on his travels in Fnro( e which was very interesting. Kobt. Dailey won a prize which was a large box of candy. The class took an imaginary trip May 24th, to Europe. This was personally conducted by Miss A. II. Jones. We visited 6 different countries and were accompanied by many scholars and visi- tors. After the trip, refreshments were sold and the Seniors made over $10.00 clear of expenses. The class of 191 1 feel as if they should lx- wearing mourning for the loss of one of their classmates. Miss Marion t Ireen, who entered into solemn matri- mony with Mr. Claude Stirman late in April. The class also suffered the loss of three other members, Mr. Cbas. Stroud, Misses Juliet Stewart and Mary Anderson, who were compelled to sus- pend their work on account of ill health. To the remainder, your editor wishes: Don Voyage,” Maggie Jones 11, Society editor. o FAREWELL, SENIORS.” 1 . Farewell, most noble Seniors! W e bate to see you go; Hut a higher station calls you From the petty tilings below.. You’ve finished your foundation Composed of well-spent days; And may you build thereon A house which none can raze. 3. Let not the trilles of the world Deprive you of your time; Dut utilize the whole of it, And ninkv your work sublime. We hope to see you all erect A safe ami sturdy walls That we bv climbing after you May not be apt to fall. ' That we may aid you in the work Of lifting up our race, And placing it upon a height Which time cannot deface. 6 . Again we say to you Farewell,” While lights of friendship glow, And may all good- be with each one Wherever you may go. Mattie Johnson, ’12.