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

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Five Memories of Lincoln We are told that all the arts are mysterious in their nature and their effects. None is more so than music or the power of song. “Song is the oldest, the noblest, the most enduring form of music.” It arose from a primal instinct of the race. It is the expression of love, the vehicle of the purest sen- timent, the most potent enkindler of memory, the strongest incitement to patriotic en- deavor. Because it comes from the heart and speaks to the heart, it is the most enduring. One of the most marvelous qualities of song is its power of association. There is no magic more powerful. The songs of our childhood, the songs of our school days will linger with us through life, reviving happy and inspiring memories. Then let us sing our school song in school and out. Let us repeat “O Lincoln High” more often to infuse enthusiasm in the hearts of those that are still in school, and to en- courage to high endeavor those who no longer wander through her halls. The music was composed by Prof. Tyler, a former Music Instructor, and the words were written by Mr. Brown, a former teacher. MEMORIES OF LINCOLN I O, that some angel’s voice were near To sing these notes of gladness; To chase all silence from the air . That fills our hearts with sadness ; For gladsome notes our lips would breathe Of Lincoln, dear old Lincoln; For gladsome notes our lips would breathe Of Lincoln. Chorus O, Lincoln High ! O, Lincoln High ! Tho’ far adown life’s path we stray, Thy memories will cheer the way. O, Lincoln High ! O, Lincoln High ! O, Lincoln, Lincoln, Lincoln, Lincoln High ! II In fancy’s light we see thy walks ; Her sunshine plays upon you ; Her vapors linger round thy halls Like ghosts of love so true ; Like treasured dreams of time long past In Lincoln, dear old Lincoln, Like treasured dreams of time long past In Lincoln. Chorus. Ill Life’s cares with chilling years may come ; Life’s duties bring us sorrow; Bright voices of our far off home May sound the call tomorrow. A waking dream in students’ heart Be thou, O, Lincoln, Lincoln High ! A waking dream in students’ hearts, O’Lincoln. Chorus.

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1919 — Class History 1923 In the fall of 1919 there assembled nearly the entire number of graduates from the ward schools to enter their new fold, the portals, of Lincoln. Everyone knew what he wanted and we didn’t hesitate to say it. We numbered 244 strong. Soon after enrollment we met and elected Chas. Smith, President; Thelma Poole, Vice-President; Jewell Johnson, Secretary; Bernice Harvey, Woodie Walder, Class Reporters; Gladys Haw- kins, Chairman Sick Committee, and Capitola Richardson, Chairman of the Program Committee. Everything was entirely new to all, but we were determined to overcome all hindrances at any cost. The idea of leading in thrift deposits offered a great deal of competition especially among the upper classes and were often left behind, but when we did get started we gave them a run for that Thrift Banner a number of times. Because of its size the class was divided into four groups, each one with a chairman vice, secre- tary, program and sick committee. This made our efforts in every direction very effective indeed. At the beginning of the second semester another election was Held and new officers were elected: Chas. Smith, President ; Bennie Daugerty, Vice- President; Jewell Johnson, Secretary; Leola Torry, Treasurer; Juanita Mills, Class Reporter. These new officers exceeded all expectations with the help of our advisors, Mr. Pittman, Miss Baker, Mr. Howell, Mr. Johnson. There were some things in our first year that made us very happy. The victories of the Fresh- men Girls at a meet on the Paseo and a building erected solely by the Freshmen. All during the year everyone paid his dues reg- ularly so that when the closing days came we gave a big outdoor picnic and a real good social. SOPHOMORE YEAR True to our pledge 232 Sophomores started out in 1920 on the second lap of our High School journey. With the experiences of the previous year as a guide we took pains to profit by our mistakes. We soon elected our new officers and started with a rush. During the first semester there was a drive put on for the Liberty Memorial to which our class responded 100 per cent first. We were hosts at a number of evening socials. We were well represented on the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams, track and football team. All the officers of the first semester served through the year. During this semester the Athletic Association asked each class to contribute as liberal a sum of money as possible toward the expenses of the asso- ciation. We, always ready to aid, set about to bring in our quota. Our advisor, Miss Venerable, suggested a minstrel show. The characters were Raymond Burgins, Richard Kay, Henry Thomas, Carroll Neely, William Lee, Walter Bell, Alfred Beeks and Chas. Smith. This show was presented with success. We were able to turn over to the Athletic Association $150.00 toward their fund. JUNIOR YEAR The two past laps of our journey had meant so much to us we decided to make this third one the best. We entered 165 full-fledged Juniors. For the first semester the officers were: William Lee, President ; Walter Bell, Vice-President ; Minerva Moore, Secretary. We still pushed forward to a 100 per cent sav- ings habit and as a result the thrift banner was many times ours. We presented, with the guidance of Mr. Morrison, the annual Junior play, “The Spell of the Image,” with tremendous success. Our Junior reception in honor of the Senior Class was the best one ever given. We were represented by Albert Leake, James Waterhouse, Floyd Poole on the track team, Albert Leake, Carl Moody and James Moody. We gave to the Athletic Association at the end of the year $100 and $50 toward a printing press fund. Every Junior looked anxiously toward the following year for more success. SENIOR YEAR This last lap was only a repetition of the pre- vious laps only with more success. The officers chosen early in the year and serv- ing both teams were : Chas. Smith, President ; Minerva Moore, Secretary; Juanita Mills, Treas- urer ; Raymond Burgins, Cheer Leader. Our advisors, Miss Brydie, Mr. Marsden, Mrs. Goss and Mr. Bluflord, warned us as to the clos- ing year expenses and advised us to look after them. We were well represented on all the teams. The School’s girls’ varsity team consisted of Lue Rilda Goode, Captain ; Henriene Shaw, Mary Doniphan, Helen Johnson, Bertha Briggs, Colestine Graves. On the boys’ basketball team we had Carl Moody, Floyd Poole, Carl Moody, Elmorton Colder, and James Waterhouse served on the football team. CLASS PROPHET We wish to express our thanks to the advisors who have meant so much to us all along the way. ( Continued on Page 60)