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

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6 THE LINCOLNIAN ulliv (CUtiiii of ATiudnut Nuudmt eJ A B. W. — By Word. C. 13. — Chief Delight. A. L. — Aim in Life. f $ JOHN SMITH B. W. — What ’cha’ sayin. Dock? C. D. — Giving - commands. A. L. — To be a physician. CLASS PROPHECY Now. Miss Ernestine Crutchfield, a most cheerful church worker, who is never seen without a begging card. Miss Beatrice Thomas, not especially interested in any particular study, but an enthusiastic ticket seller for Eddie’s dances. Miss Thelma Watts, whose interest lies only in Home Economics. Miss Lillian Baker, one of the neatest students of the senior class, whose sew- ing is not surpassed. Miss Edra Williams, frisky, nimble- footed little senior, who delights in aes- thetic dancing. Miss Eunice Bacott, an ideal model of the senior class, very quiet and uncon- cerned. Raymond Williams, the “Prince Charm- ing” of the senior class. Clemens Washington, who has the abil- ity of knowing everybody else’s business but none of his own. William McHudson, good in heart, but rather ?, who could if he would. Miss Vauncille Oliver, star athlete of the school. Ten Years Hence. Sister Ernestine Crutchfield, senior stewardess and mother matron of Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora. Mrs. Beatrice Thomas, ?, cashier and treasurer of Harris and Christies’ dancing academy. Miss Thelma Watts, domestic science teacher, Tuskegee Institute. Miss Lillian Baker, owner of the “Baker Dressmaking Shop,” Petticoat Lane, Kan- sas City, Mo. Mdmlle. Edna Williams, toe dancer and teacher of aesthetic dancing at the Chi- cago Dancing School. Miss Eunice Bacott, matron and superin- tendent of the girls department, Fisk Uni- versity, whose talks and lectures are al- ways of benefit to her sex. Mr. Raymond Williams will appear in person at the Shubert Theatre in “Forgot- ten Days,” and will be supported by a strong cast. Mr. Clemens Washington, deputy sheriff of Skeetersville, Kas., a foremost citizen of the town. Mr. William McHudson, with little or no change from the course he pursued during High School days. Miss Vauncille Oliver, gymnastic teacher of Lincoln High School, instructing Ward school classes on Tuesday and Wednes- day.

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THE LINCOLNIAN 5 CLASS HISTORY In the fall of nineteen hundred and fif- teen there came wandering through the fields of knowledge a class of one hun- dred and forty-eight freshmen in pursuit •of higher education. We were as an in- significant seed cast out into the wilder- ness, but finally found ourselves safe with- in the guiding hands of dear old Lincoln High. Our first year was a joyous one. •Conditions demanded it to be so. After we had entered Lincoln High it was only a short time before the members of our class had won the respect of the entire faculty. In return the timid freshman class won due respect from the three upper classes. After time had been given to be- come acquainted with our new surround- ings, the entire freshman class was organ- ized into a club. This club under the direc- tion of Ethel Manos proved a success and gave inspiration which led to an undivided organization the ensuing year. At the approach of our second year, we began to take into consideration the fact that we were one year old and decided to enter the competition which existed be- tween the other classes. In May, 1917, our class made its presence known by re- ceiving two prizes for selling tickets for the Physical Exhibition at Convention Hall. Eugene Perry claimed recognition for our class by winning a prize of $2.50 in gold. This was an inspiration and only lea to greater success. Our Sophomore club made great progress under the splendid direction of Lola Smith. The Sophomore Club gave one of the finest mid-winter receptions that had ever been given by any of the other classes. Regardless of the splendid reception we had secured and of all the honors that were still in store for us, to our sorrow we were sep- arated from two of our dear classmates. Lorette Logan and Joseph Wood, who passed away during our second year. The members of the class extended their deep- est sympathy to the parents and friends of the deceased. At the opening of school, our third year we were quite ambitious and energetic. The Senior Class, which was our greatest rival, kept us wide awake and continually working hard to get ahead of them. This step not only caused us to work hard but it also caused a great deal of competi- tion between the Junior and Senior classes. On May 29, 1918, our Junior Club, under the direction of Henrietta Hawkins, gave the annual Junior reception at Lyric Hall. The reception was well attended by both teachers and students. The order in which the program was carried out was highly commended by Principal J. R. E. Lee. The Juniors succeeded in getting second prize in the J. W. Perry Oratorical Con- test which was held in the Lincoln High School Auditorium Tuesday night of Com- mencement week, June 4, 1918. We entered our fourth year with an enrollment of fifty-eight members. This last year seemed to pass away as a flash of lightning. During our last year we are attempting to pay for an adding machine that our Principal obtained for our Busi- ness Department. This year we have worked and studied hard to maintain our place as dignified Seniors. Thus from a castaway insignificant seed the class of “T9” has grown into a beau- tiful flower, one that intends to let its appealing fragrance rise from and float over the vast fields of life’s probabilities. Of our four years at dear old Lincoln we have spent many a pleasant day that can never return. We could not have spent a more successful high school course at any other school. It seems as though we have just begun to love each other, with that love that forbids us to separate. But the time has come when we must part from our beloved teacher ' s ;and , ejllow students. As a class we do humbly ask God to bless the faculty of dear old Lin- coln High School and strengthen them that they may be able to satisfactorily accomplish their task. We feel very grateful to Miss Brydie and Mr. Marsden who have so carefully and pain c takinglv advised us during our last year. We wish them good luck and hope if it be possible, that they will continue to send out into this world of higher education, a graduat- ing class that will not only make a bril- liant reputation for itself, but one for dear old Lincoln High. JOHNNIE E. SMITH. Tr. President.

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THE LINCOLNIAN 7 ETHEL MANOS CLARENCE BROWN LILLIAN BAKER B. W. — I’ll say he does! B. W. — I say so! B. W. — I say it is! C. D. — Flirting - . C. D. — Seeking information. C. D.— Listening to Gran- A. L. — To become Mrs. J. D. A. L. — To be a mechanic. ger’s jokes. A. L. — To be a successful dressmaker. Now. Misses Delores Ellis, Virginia Beatty and Henrietta Hawkins, specializing in cooking, who always make good things to eat. Miss Rose Everett, a studious scholar, who amuses the assembly by reading the bank reports. Misses Mericha McAdams, Willa Mae Suttington, Palestine Roberts, Roberta Green, whose interests lie in no particular studies, but all of whom delight in enter- taining. Miss Lola Smith, an all around student, who would rather entertain than eat. Mr. Clarence Brown, expert gas engine student. Mr. Lonnie Gillespie, dancer, ladies gen- tleman and musician. Mr. Theo. Knox, very much interested in masonry and an expert in saving money. Miss Mary Bell Mukes, whose smiles are winsome and cheerful, warming hearts on cold rainy days. Miss Fannie Sherrell, dancer and gum chewer of the senior class. Miss Willene Webb, our most brilliant music scholar and who is possessed with, charming ways. Miss Zephyr Davis, slow but sure, who can always be found in the sewing depart- ment. Miss Bernice Lancaster, charming and pleasant and ardent Y. W. C. A. worker. Miss Helen White, a very good substi- tute for teacher whenever one is absent. Always finding some new idea. Ten Years Hence. The same misses, owners of the “Dew Drop In,” Cafe and Bakery, 1220 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. ?, who a(buses) a “banker” by keeping account of his reports. The aforesaid misses, who are all hap- pily wedded and by some chance all are residents of Longville, Mo. Mrs. Lola Smith ?, happily resid- ing in ? home with a loving family. Mr. Clarence Brown, superintendent of the Automobile Training School, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Lonnie Gillispie, director of the Twentieth Century Military Band. Mr. Theo. Knox, president of the Negro National Bank of Kansas City, Mo. Miss Mary Bell Mukes, a resident of Tex(as) and there forever. Miss Fannie Sherrell, successful manu- facturer of a noiseless chewing gum to be used by the future students of Lincoln High School so the teachers can ' not detect its presence. Miss Willene Webb, owner and teacher of Webb’s Conservatory of Music, some where on State Street, Chicago. Miss Zephyr Davis, designer of the dressmaking establishment of Kansas City. Miss Bernice Lancaster, Y. W. C. A. sec- retary of the Western District. Mrs. Helen ?, still a resident of Kansas City, but residing at Gibson Manor, Country Club.