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

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Sophomores THE LINCOLNIAN ‘Page 25 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS CLASS OFFICERS. Helen Clasely, President. L. G. Wright, Vice-President. Ida Bush, Secretary. Harry Roberson, Assistant Secretary. Mrs. M. F. Todd, Treasurer. Neal Herriford, Reporter. Class News. Miss Lillian Watkins, a charming young lady, left dear old Lincoln High for the coun- try where she will make her home. All of us miss our classmate. The above might be the cause for the sad expression cultivated by Earl Winfrey. He has even gone so far as io slight our old pal Caesar”; given algebra a ducking and sub- marined history and rhetoric. A certain “Soph’..’ suggested that some one have Mr. Work compose a song entitled “Mel- ody of F’..” not a “Melody in F.” This song was to have been dedicated to the “Sopho- more F Reaping Circle.” Wanted to Know. — Where is John Price? All of us sympathize with the “Soph” that lost her “Caesar and Latin grammar. We know she is disappointed (?) Several of our young friends seemed t;o have organized a “Gum Chewers Club ..’ But upon entering a certain recitation room — minus the gum! What room was that? Some one said that Ruth Redd could easily wear a doughnut for a neckpiece. Our Mutt and Jeff: Wallace Roy and Leon Marton. Answer this for Billy Smith : “Who’s more worrysome than me?” Can anyone tell us — Why Floyd Stimmetz don’t beat drums in the symphony orchestra? Where did Percy Dawson get his “pep.”? Where Louis Wright got his vocabulary? Why Ben Moore don’t marry Miss Lorenzo Wrake ? Where “Valter” Page learned to sing? Ditto for Harry Roberson? Why Earl W. and Noble J. have such timid ways among the ladies? Why Leon Morton don’t make talking ma- chine records? (He is such a good talker!) Why don’t Wendell Strong take music les- sons? (Oh! but he is promising!) Why Clarence Lyons don’t stop school and preach? (He might be a Billy Sunday!) ORA BOND VICE-PRESIDENT 1917 Officers EDNA ROBINSON SECRETARY

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Page 24 THE LINCOLNIAN (ffllusic J. EDWARD PRYOR, Cornetist much favor among the citizens of Kansas City; Mr. Edward Pryor, the Cornetist; Mr. Maceo T. Williams, who draws the bow with so much ease and who as we say, makes the violin talk. The monthly programs were very successful and proved of much value to the public. On April 14, 1915 at the Polytechnic High School, the students gave the operetta “The Drum Major” under the direction of Pro. Work and Miss Brydie. Misses Saxie English and Roxanna Cowden, and Messrs. Kenneth Oden and Harry Robertson showed excellent dramatic ability in mastering the leading parts. The Christmas program was rendered by the Senior class. The play was taken from Dick- ers “Christmas Carol.” CAST OF CHARACTERS Old Man Scrooge Edgar Unthank Mr. Cratchet Maceo Williams Mrs. Cratchet - Alberta White Jas. Morley (Ghost) Earl Fowler Ellen (Scrooge’s former sweetheart; Marie Moore Jas. Chandler Frank’s wife Rogena Beard Dancers. Roxanna Cowden Blossom Fox Maude Williams Saxie English The Dancers won much praise in this play. W. H. DAWLEY, Jr, Teacher of History and Latin Chairman of Social Committee Frank (Scrooge’s nephew)

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Page 26 THE LINCOLNIAN Sophomores Why little Wallace Roy don’t join the army? Why does Monroe Hunter like doughnuts so well? Resolved: Coburn Waldon is a widely known character. He is well known in this most exclusive circle : Slewfoot Sal, Lizzie the Alley Rat, Tillie the Nightmare, Tin Can Carrie, Cutthroat Catherine, And others of like and amiable character. Leon Morton; Viola Payne? Overheard in a sophomore class room while the teacher was absent: “Chocalackamacoo- la?” “Oogoogigabloblob ?” “Aw, Thamun why don’t yawh hush up?” A debating club was organized by the sec- ond year English class under the direction of Mr. Steward. The stick committee deserves credit for the spirit shown in visiting the sick. There were a good many sophomores ill this year. The sophomore club has done fine under the leadership of our classmate Miss Helen Clasley. The assisting officers deserve credit. Several programs were rendered during the year, and also a social was given. We were greatly pained to learn of the death of our classmate, Miss Maggie Dulen. “JEST FOR FUN.” Bernice Paige, T8. She, looking in window at some delicious candy: “Doesn’t that candy look good?’..’ He: “Yes, let’s stand here and look at it.’..’ Teacher: “This is the worst recitation I ever heard. I recited three-fourths of it my- self.’..’ WHAT WE STAND FOR. S — Stands for sincerity; we’ve been tried and proved true O — Stands for oratory; I’ll bet we beat you. P — Stands for prudence and punctuality as well, H— Stands for our Helen, she surely is swell O — Stands for opportunities we never let go. M — Stands for magnanimity; good seeds we do sow. O— Stands for opposition; all barriers break down. R — Stands for ranks, the best in the town. E— Stands for the excellence so hard to gain. S — Stands for success we’re resolved to attain. When we grow and while growing We will strive to open the door Which holds down our race When brains and actions and not the pace Counts more and prejudice is unknown Then we’ll have a chance to show What our ancestors have shown. When our work is finished And all have done our best The class of T8 will lead the rest. WILLIAM SMITH, T8. A DESCRIPTION (GUESS WHO). Mr. X. Y. Z., a student of Lincoln High, is not pretty but so EXTREMEL CUTE. He is a dark boy and wears his hair roached. He is strictly English but his form does not compare with his suit. It is rumored that he is a great piano player. Very popular among the young ladies. He has such a noble appearance from the back, but PLEASE don t let him turn around. This is one of his habits, to watch Miss Ever Serious all through chapel. He is very smart— so he thinks. From his actions he would like to be the center of attraction but is not. He is studying to be a preacher, but studying his lessons is a thing of the past.