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

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18 THE LINCOLNIAN WILLA MAE SUTTINGTON B. W. — Quit ’cha ticklin’! C. D. — Advising ' Ray and Lonnie. A. L. — To settle down. THEO. BROWN B. W. — Uum know! C. D. — Sleeping n English Lit. class. A. L.- — To be a successful bookkeeper. ERNESTINE CRUTCHFIELD B. W. — Quit ’cha kiddin’! C. D.- — Teasing senior girls. A. L. — To go to Wilber- force. us on to victory. With the completion of these contests the entire regiment passed in review with this feat closing the pro- gram for the day. The Colored cadets showed up well and kept un the good records and standard that the Negro soldiers have always made. The Reviewing Officers spoke well of the cadets and said that the 800 boys car- ried their guns, stood at atention, and marched like real soldiers. We, the class of 1919, are very proud of the record made by Lincoln High and in farewell we hope that the good work will not lag but will be ever kept up and the cadets and officers of Lincoln press on to the heights of perfection. CAPT. CHARLES E. BUFORD, Co. B, High School Volunteers of the U. S. A. “FAREWELL.” Farewell old class of 1920, Our ways at last must part; We enter life’s grim battle With a joyful, hopeful heart. Who knows what may befall us, What waits at dawn — tomorrow? We may be plunged in joy and bliss, Or into endless sorrow. As time rolls on and light grows wane. Despair will sing her song. Do not give up and fall by the way, Cheer up, be brave, fight on. Your battles will be long and hard, Your hopes seem black as night, But in time the clouds will roll away, And skies above be bright. Though rough the way and dark the night. With thoughts of care and sorrow, Success may come at break of dawn, Cheer up “Old Class,” fight on. But God who never sleeps or wavers, Is waiting overhead, His love will lead us to the light When all our hopes are dead. Farewell, dear friends, we say good-bye, Our cares we leave behind ; We wish you luck in the days to come, In the turmoil and the grind. Your life can’t ever be black as night. Your cares some day must pass, Some day the clouds will break away, And you’ll see the light at last. Farewell, farewell, old Junior class; May your years be bright and sunny. With burning hearts we wish you luck, Farewell Old Class of ’20. CAPT. CHARLES E. BUFORD.

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16 THE LINCOLNIAN ROMA TUTT B. W. — It’s the truth! C. D. — Trying to bawl out Mrs. Marsden. A. L.- — To go off to school. CLEMENS WASHINGTON B. W. — Aw Granger! C. D. — Acting Cute. A. L. — To be a chemist. MARY BELLE MUKES B. W. — Oh, Tex! C. D. — Teasing Roberta. A. L. — To go to Tex — as. MILITARY TRAINING. Military training in high schools, col- leges and universities has been greatly discussed in recent years. Many noted men have been strong advocates for its adoption, among them being the late Colo- nel Roosevelt. No experience can furnish us better reasons for the discussion of military training than the war which has just closed. Germany required two years of service from every boy when he be- came seventeen years of age and 1914 found her with millions of well trained troops. Her ideas were good but her in- tentions were far from such. Instead of using her armies to safeguard and protect her people she in her lustful craze for world domination slaughtered and killed men by the millions and for four long years held the world at bay. When America in 1917 entered the great war she found her fighting strength very small, when compared with the other na- tions of the world. Out of all the men called to the colors half were found to be physically unfit. Think of the shame, think of the disgrace that this reflected upon the youth of America and it was largely due to the negligence paid to the physical development of the boys in this country. America profiting by thi c should be guided by the past and in the future make military training universal. Not for the purpose of raising large armies to dictate to the world; not for the purpose of raising large armies to conquer the world, but for the sole jurpose of making the youth of this country physically fit to compete with those of other nations. Military training not only teaches the boy the proper methods of standing and carriage, the habit of deep breathing, but it alsa helps him mentally, for when a boy learns to be prompt, when he thinks quickly, obeys and respects authority, he has gone far in making his life a success. The High School Volunteers of the United States is a national organization of bovs and girls in high schools aiming to promote better citizenship by a uni- form national plan. Lincoln High School organized such a corps more than two years ago and under the leadership of Major N. Clark Smith, a band and two companies were formed. When first or- ganized our uniforms were cadet greys trimmed in black, but this year the 4th Reg. of the High School Volunteers of the United States discarded them and donned khaki. Since our corps was first formed the cadets of Lincoln along with the other high schools have played an active part in the promotion of better citizenship and clean living in Kansas City. Of almost every civic parade that has taken place in Kansas City for the last two years we have formed a part. When the Lib- erty Loan campaigns were being launched to secure money to combat the terrible Hun, when the cry and plea was heard to help the starving babes of Belgium and France, our cadets marched to the strains of old Lincoln’s band. For the last two years the entire cadet corps of this city has been led by our band, and every Col- ored man and woman’s blood coursed a little faster and heart beat a little quicker, when they saw the white cadets with all pomp and dignity marching down gaily decked Main street headed by a Negro band.

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THE LINCOLNIAN 19 HENRIETTA HAWKINS B. W. — Aw shaw. C. D. — Going to dances. A. B. — To dress hair. RAYMOND WILLIAMS B. W. — That’s killin’ me! C. D. — Talking to the ladies. A. L. — To get a little girl. BEATRICE THOMAS B. W. — Eddie said so! C. D. — Taking interest in Eddie’s dances. A. L. — To become Mrs. E. H. OUR SCHOOL SOCIALS. To one who diligently labors every day for a long interval of time, whether labor- ing mentally or physically, some form of social recreation is necessary. Our Principal, together with Mr. Stew- ard, Mr. Taylor and Miss Baptiste and two student representatives, saw the great need of a cultured social gathering of some kind in our school. Together they devised plans of entertaining the students on frequent occasions. They decided to have us amuse and entertain ourselves in other ways than those by which we were accustomed. It was decided to have games and short programs. This was a very good decision as those who did not care to participate in the dancing were able to play the games and see the pro- gram. To the delight of all the students there was at every social refreshments. These socials were held every two weeks. Friday night (which was chosen) was about the best night which could have been selected. As a result the whole body of students would attend. Every student was given permission to invite any friend (if their name was submitted to the social committee three days before the social affair). This condition did not apply to parents, who were always wel- come. At each gathering some of our teachers were always present and very kindly helped participate in almost every activ- ity. We were all happy when our Prin- cipal led the grand march at our last so- cial. The last social of this year took place last Friday evening, May 16 . We were all sorry to know it was the last, but we enjoyed ourselves so much that the mem- ory is indelibly recorded in our minds. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. The students of Lincoln High have en- joyed the visits of many eminent people; among the number were the following: Colonel Denison, Commander of the Illi- nois National Guard regiment, which was merged into the National Army, and sent to France, under Col. Denison’s leader- ship; this regiment won many honors for its courage and valor. Col. Denison made a short talk on the Negro Soldiers brav- ery and optimism. Hon. Ormond Scott, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Colored division of the Elks, also a successful attorney of Washington,. D. C., came to us during the second term. Lawyer Scott made an encouraging talk on the outlook for the Negro race. Mrs. Nora Douglass Holt, Composer- Pianist of Chicago, during her visit gave us a description of Negro music. She played a piece composed by herself, ‘Tn the Swamps.” She also played a “Pre- lude” by a famous Russian Composer. Hon. C. M. White, head of the Negro American Woodmen organization. Mr. White gave us a fine discourse, describ- ing the need of efficient Negro stenog- raphers, clerks, and business managers. Bishop Parks of the A. M. E. Church made a fine talk on the Negro. Dr. Cassell, President of the State Col- lege of Liberia, who is to Liberia’s educa- tional system what the commissioner of education is in the United States, made