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

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ELLA MAE NELSON C. D. — Expressing her opin- ion of F. R. B. W. — I hate to tell ya. A. L. — To be a first class cook. GEORGE SMITH C. D. — Driving a car; B. W. — Ain’t gonna be none of that. A. L.- — To sell fifty cars of his own make, every day. LINES TO MY CLASSMATES. Seniors of nineteen-twenty, The work we’ve attempted is nearly done ; Strive onward, get the best Which is not gained by rest; By labors hard and many pains Can only come your gains. Emulate others, ’t is no disgrace ; Think of the progress now made, Shall we stop, or allow it to fade? Such act of imprudence is wrong; Labor on, venture out, be strong; Surrend’ring now means delay In the future there’s a brighter day. In this great world of ours Utilize each day’s hours, For life is brief and insecure, So let us, then, the best procure. We, the people of the colored race, Classmates, I wish you all good luck Which lies embosomed in progress; Plunge into it, do your best. And He we trust will do the rest. EDNA L. TURNER. ULYSSES ARNOLD C. D. — Joy riding O. W. B. W. — Dog gone it. A. L. — To become an oil magnate. ESTELLE GLASGOW C. D. — Dancing. B. W. — Whatcha saying? A. L. — Hoping to be Mrs. — Page Twenty-four The Lincolnian

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MOZELLE WHITE C. D. — Advising girls about boys. B. W. — Listen, listen. A. L. — To be an old maid. CLARENCE BRADFORD C. D. — Playing the cornet. B. W. — Very Bad. A. L. — To have a great band. RUTH WASHINGTON C. D. — Talking. B. W. — To be sure! A. L. — To teach English at Wilberforce. Team 16 — Chauncey Smith, captain; Zelma Taylor, secretary; Mr. Westmoreland, faculty supervisor; subscription, $60.00. Team 17 — Ruth Washington, captain; Ernes- tine Wade, secretary; Mr. White, faculty su- pervisor; subscription, $50.00. Team 18 — Hazel Whaley, captain; Magnolia Williams, secretary; Mr. Thompson, faculty supervisor; subscription, $63.00. Team 19 — Mabel Winston, captain; Clarence Wright, secretary; Mr. Marsden, faculty su- pervisor; subscription, $54.20. Mr. J. H. Bluford, Miss N. E. Venerable, Mr. Howell and Mr. A. B. Pittman comprised the faculty advisory committee. Total subscription of teams $1,144.20 Faculty and custodians 1,230.00 Night school students 435.00 Grand total $2,809.20 This is indeed a splendid showing and one of which we may justly be proud. Such gen- erous and enthusiastic subscribing depicts with vividness the progressive spirit which abounds at all times within the portals of our school. And it is this spirit, combined with courage and determination, that tends to place Lincoln High School in the lead, in all worthy educational, economic and civic movements of this community. JOHN ALBERT ROSS C. D. — Being jolly with the girls. B. W. — J wouldn’t know. A. L. — To be a bookkeeper to Marshall Love. ANNA MAE GATES C. D. — Studying and read- ing. B. W. — Stop that noise. A. L. — To be an English Teacher. LUCIUS PERTY C. D. — Being modest. B. W. — Quit clowning. A. L. — To become Captain of all cadets in Kansas City. The Lincolnian Page Twenty-three-

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CAPTAINS AND SECRETARIES OF LIBERTY MEMORIAL ORGANIZATION. CLUB AND CLASS NOTES SOCIAL LIFE AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL There is an old saying, “all work, and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Heeding this some years ago a group of teachers organized themselves into a committee to plan for bi- monthly school socials. These socials were to be given every other Friday night, from 8 to 11 o’clock. Every social was to be man- aged alternately by each class. The first social of this school year was given in Lincoln High School Auditorium, as a welcoming to the Freshmen, by the Senior Class. A very fine program was given, and after that the remainder of the time was spent in dancing. On the night of October 31, a Hallowe’en party was given by the Frolic Club. Everyone was masked. Indeed a most enjoyable eve- ning was spent. Just such socials have been given all the year, and they have proven very beneficial. These socials bring the entire student body together and give them the opportunity to meet one another. The dancing is very grace- ful and no form of vulgarity is seen. Some very interesting programs are given at each entertainment. Besides these affairs, we have had plays and other activities, which greatly added to the social life. These entertainments have created much class rivalry and enthusiasm. Then, too, these affairs have brought to us many friends and parents, who were anxious to become better acquainted with the school. Without these socials our school would have been less lively, and many students would be tempted to visit questionable places. We feel these parties have been very valuable, and hope they will continue during the next year. No matter how much education a person has, if he does not know how to act in so- ciety, he is considered very green. Everyone wants to be polished at a party, and our school sociables have taught many rules of etiquette. FRESHMAN CLASS. The Freshman Class met September 17, 1919, and organized a club. The following officers were elected for the first semester: Leola Tory, president; Thelma Poole, vice- president; Jewel Johnson, secretary; Juanita Mills, assistant secretary; Albert Leak, treas- urer; Bernice Harvey, class reporter; Woodie Lee Walder, assistant reporter; Gladys Haw- kins, chairman of sick committee ; Capitola Richardson, chairman of program committee; The Lincolnian Page Twenty-five