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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1928 volume:

t; THE LINCOLNIAN Published By the SENIOR CLASS of LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City, Mo. 1928 Lincolnian Staff Athletics Page Four r }f4fhewE. CtV ' ta ■ Science 3 d KMC 6 ee ill TKsimmd ’jdknTdTovd L | AlfhiiM Thyhr English History English , B ihWaskimfmj MM affmCJacksonM L English n - J f. klames AEefFrnss { AfMemdiic ikmFMesfmotelarid { ' -MeckOtawinq J.H� Gfu fared Sc ence ■ Carolyn F. ryo e Latin- B uri A Ma ybertyl 1 (Mefin R Gro ve s . Smml Sc mc0 f| I B.KAtmsfrom Motkemaf fcs ' WJc Rmve l ! l ' His kory Wmad I if xana Cowd Page Six ' o resize A. (L ?.--! ■ ■ MB a ’i£LE ?£ L H-.A - Tow Afhief ' lL ■£ fkrrlfol Corpenh Page Seven hm jjriT mmij [ pTTrrj [ |rrErr[| [mn I OC3LN I inn| | juml j nul 1 5HJj] [mn] | famj William Smith Ella V. Payne Masonry Jules B. Jones ' Music Faculty Geneva Massey Hygiene Theo. Wright Editorial — • Our Farewell “We’ve been here four whole years , friends. And now we’re going away. i We’d like to meet you again, friends,’ Is all we have to say.” AH, cruel Fate, you are indeed unkind! Why must we leave dear old Lincoln, which we have learned to love so dearly? Why must we leave this happy realm of a four-years’ pleasant sojourn? Why must we leave the smiling faces and warm hearts of our dear teachers, and the guiding hand of our beloved principal? No more will our voices, mingling with those of our school- mates, send ringing echoes through the walls of the corridors. No more will you hear of the deeds and achievements of the jolly crew of ’ 28 , for we have passed on into higher plains. Our high school days are over. We are to be bereft of the friend- ly guidance of our teachers. No longer are we to live amid the laughter and cheerful- ness of our schoolmates. We are going out into the cold, wide world, out into one hun- dred and twenty-six different places, for we number one hundred twenty-six strong. 1 But, all thru our life’s journey, when the stumbling blocks come o’er our way, we will be comforted and our hearts made glad by the vivid memory of our days in Lincoln High. Our alma mater will forever be our inspiration. The old Lincoln spirit will dwell with us, always. We hope that when we pass out from this haven of joyous companionship that we shall long be remembered for our achievements. We hope that the under-graduates will profit by our shortcomings and be inspired by our accomplishments. We hope that our teachers are not glad to see us go. If we have ever given them cause for worry, we trust that the memory of our good deeds will overshadow those faults. Goodbye, dear Lincoln! Our bodies are gone, but our soul and spirit will dwell with thee forever. Lucile Bluford. Page Eight Lucile Bluford, Honor Student, Average E+ Class Motto : Class Colors: “Nothing but the best is good enough for us” Pea Green and Pink. I I I 1 1 I ri uby Egfl: j Xoisy” A truej? I j«: Jias never been found. Lillian Kemp: “Lil” “A true girl, admired by all. Mildred McGaughey t arn a. woman who ; .’tbink.- ' . a €ji ell Norman: “Norman ■V .again” ’“Here comes Cordell, where’s my tionary ?” ita R njes: “Yqu”y; ‘ A . V t bbii ghtfu 1 calm ; • : a • dyief •. ace jfi Torie” d ' n, and heart to Victoria Mable Wilson: “Mae’ ’ , ' fty y athletic spdtt Sleeta Whibby: “SelafBL ‘ ’As ' stgr §. .twinkle ' in the piii So do I ' before the footlights- Action, to perfection. Willa Mae Walker: “Will” “She’s too good to be talked about, JincolniaM Page Ten TincolniaN jm IBi fj- “Janie” at every change of Vivienne Woods: “itta bitta , Linda” s . £)r light or dark, or short or tall, £: ;§� «e sets a spring to snare them all. Mae Wilson: “Smart Kid”. ]}:£ - f Quiet a mouse when t Vrcat; •■..• ' aboutk ' ;’ : .V.y, Oscar Kelley: “Shiek’ “A man about town.” Mattin ' Mackey : -yMilton Si-lL. the ; cpnd.”v.y ; - tf Vera” • ' Of ' a child. V erjxbn ; ‘ ;perfep1 D-oro.thy Hughes- Lfce Rt; It y fehunCh gping: •feell ’- ' •fefdyd Aikens :, .“Acb V ' ’His ' Qjtjaf. bopks ‘ anid ‘ folly;; is : all; Cthey ' SSroout something rout everything.” Monroe Burrows: “Mon” “He ‘burrows’ deep in his studies. I I 19?R Page Eleven LMJ LMJ LMJ IincqlniaN Beatrice ■ “Blessed good • jia • ' V I v| ur : Jki- • the gift of perpetual Theora Frith: “Frithy” “She warbles as a nightingale.’ C eile Billups: “Sea” “ Quiet, buf:;; ef f stive. ’ ’ fpFgaret Diggs: “Maggie” ■ .“• The’s here ; I hear her skweek.’ Willa Mafe Dudley : ‘Mnno.ce.rice is bliss. Vashti Colii jl ftVitry” ‘ ‘ When shbJ boi Mhe room Sunshine : of gloom. ' ■¥ endeita Jones i : : 0 ‘Fashioned.;: so- ; j e ' ' eblj r. sp Ma;i r � y : : V ; ; ; V-.v.v’ :Ar vl v . . Ros etta - W ea ver : . “CJ: : : ;‘A modest. la§s, : so hice ' ,1 Always . looking- prim anq] HI II TincolniaN I Mattingly: “Lanky 1 like a pleasant thought. Anna ‘-Ma “She pa‘ji$ Eben Lightfoot: “Heavy Feet” “No one is a failure who does not admit it himself.” M argarette Goss: “Marg” “Her ivo y ' bands on the ivory key ,‘ rtha Sims: “Beri-i-tha’ ■y She likes them all, ‘ ' They all like her.” Evelyn. Baker : “Little Bit: “Inveriat .viam aut falciat,” , ‘:|Fi.pd.a way or make: ; pn ' e.” ' .V Cl au(];e : :� B o b ii” i k ' bf courtesy. Le atti Satfnders Lacijin-g- ip po ' capatitv: “I try ' to be true tf ' them Felix ' ‘Give il happy. Bernard Houston: “Cap” “If you don’t think well of yourself, who will ?” f 1 m Page Thirteen : Little Eppie” dy, -Speaking, he knows i i’ijncieg wonder if it isn’t Walter E| “PsychbHjg his stdf But Vid psuit bid Joseph Morehead: “Wonders” VSJe has ‘more-head” than brains, Dai y. Mitchell: “Day” “Slid chatnls the young men, ajs a ' ;!Ca;B ■V ••ch a r ms mi ce . ” v.Yv Josephine Payne: “Joe” “She was a phantasy of delight. J;,W. H ity: “J. ..? “X coihd ' :paint a black; cat whjt4. Maudev ' Mcfl “X y-mode! ■;V mdyh;’! •candle to thy aatfte. ; ‘ What would we do without her? ’ ' . Lee Anna Oliver : ;“ ' Ai| : ’• • “ $ riefr‘ . rtefce� y£ ClariiB “Witl Intent ing force, course.” Jessie Gregory: “Kid” “Sometimes I sit and think, but usu- ally I just sit.” TincolniaN Page Fourteen IincolniaN in Reynolds: “Deg Han and mischief too, Willardd “Full of Doih-gy.tl S e shouldn’t do. Grace Bibbs: “Late” “She is wise, she is witty, She’s in love, what a pity!’’ •Mable Starr: “Slow Motion’ i‘f -‘ Quiet aiid simple as a bird, Never ' Seen and never heard. ’• Ethridge Hawkins: “Toots” “There’s no use working when you can have some fun.’’ Hortense Brown : ; Tense”; ‘•’Never . satisfied with anything.. ' but .Vtho. ' bd Uy •: . ' Leon Wat “Make - xm jtearpes!? 1 . men are Gertrude JohRso.ru . “As silent ' a’s. : lightning.?’ Vernon Parker: “Pa • ‘He parks wjier ’er • h ' e : and plenty of Adolphus Jones: “Menjou” “Playup, playup, and play the game. ' I llrnmlfinmll Page Fifteen I IS! I I I S 1 I I TincolniaN Ladle IBluf “Nothing- Mti nothing . too, Hard to work for : ' 4o gain.” W. J. Daniels: “Danny 3 “A tennis fiend.” Jarrett. Jones: “Jack” “Sd’ i-ve ' tb f all will judge you ' -. S; ‘arnan. V: [efein Garner: “Lee” .‘vl ' do not choose to think in 1928. Thelma. Arnold: ‘ V With ; .a • ‘nature . chiah-geable as Littlie WiBia’:’- ' ' ■re : ‘ ' Lou” .gentlest heart. din .. •Vi. ' codldtjT. be;. gbod. if I.-. y oultj I Wouldn’t hb good if I; could. jBeriWv; Mitchell; Nettie Short: “Shorty 1 “A busy little miss.” I I I I Page Sixteen TincolniaN Helen Ed ws- -fEddie” “A girl ■ tfch Bhas so many pleasing qualities,” H Alberta Green: “Greenie” . V.” Green has now become our favorite .a color.” Alberta Rhodes: “Al” ‘‘.£ Kind )ieart — a mighty spirit;. ' Gertrude Hooker: “Trudy” •‘.We don’t know what she does to ’em and she won’t tell, but they sure fall.” Jennie t wis: “Jenim, Babe. ‘‘Another advocate of eai arid, grow thi-ii ‘‘A qiiitXprjBWei ' and a winner . nev ' er ISdna Reese v “Retfie A bi ' :biaided • jnodest and ' yet - self -:pb - ;: : ; V ed.?f , Vv v • V; : Vietb ria ’ Groves •: ■; ‘ Vi . ‘‘Open, candid and gene lone ‘‘Alway Always Fannie 5 Wp sighing, er crying.” Helen Floyd: “Puckins : ‘‘She bane a good girl.” | j 1 Page Seventeen TincolniaN I I I I 4 I i iion: “Nell rrts . Vare many, •frhrtpe.” Rosa 11 “Her d sweet; Grace Dotson: “Flapper” “A gracious woman obtaineth honor ■ ' Y elda iSa-rter : “Tardy : ‘Better l te than never.’ Ruth Barker: “Rudy” “Minding my own affairs is drudg ery.” Mary Bradley: “Little Snooks” v- t tShe ' Kfes life plefeisajrfc qr . others. Dorothy St� letoix: ' “Dotsy ! ‘ ‘ Q diet;, ujdfike; ' mmi ' -gir Is.” Bessie Watson: “Bess” ' Viter . good : huifior is a fouixt iTV Arneta Hogan: v£:Mj;V;:i ‘As good natured as the day is- long. the speech Etta Love: “Stump” “I would have got bigger if I hadn’t stopped growing.” m FBI (1 ME Page Eighteen of fun ar,d Leon Bibbs: “Labor omnia vincit” — “Labor con- quers all.” Paul Gamble: “Lightning” “Another fl|iete,V who faithfully up- held t e ffleii: of old Lincoln.” ® a i an ' . ' Al exan d er ; iijar -a-an M :;:;; y . £y‘ V;; r : tA” ;V chaVtnthg di s poei s.- • .always .. ; :: ttractiv€( r - V. Mildred McGaughey Simon Williamson: “He needs no eulogy, he speaks for v himself.” McThomas: “Sleepy” ' . English Lit., I bid you adieu. ' 0 al v • ' $ ; J up the conver- vplaiefice - “Laugh and the world laughs, with ybu , o : ‘ •’ , ' ; ; v Study history and you Study alone. « V ' %5 � ’ : S[ erhai;! La wsh ea ; ivJBi . V. : ‘ ‘Etbiift flNCOLNIAf sJ LM1 Page Nineteen Wilhelmihil “Her good I Her gotkl li Harrison: “Bill 7 eai:t jnakes friends, [position keeps them. Booker Mitchem: “Book 77 • “A Sir Galahad of modern times. Joseph G rher: “Joe 77 “A straightforward and deseryinig :• chap, . • -.v. ' ' ; t dcille Burton: “Burt 77 ■ ' -‘A sweet young miss with charms untold.” ace : ‘ Gracie . ‘I chobse .to chat 1 ' . coriife. V ernon Pas “Brown 77 “•Silence ai« d T he’s a bright Alfred Thomas; “AT 7 ; : , ‘ ' His leadership and school spirit ' made V Th valuable ' •Juanita- Homer: “War “Common- sense is not so’ always love Gwendolyn Butler: “Gwenchie 77 “A blonde in looks, but a brunette in brains.” a TincolniaM 1 Page Twenty Teachers 1. Miss Claggett 3. Sergeant Williams 5. Miss Glenn 7. Miss Unthank 2. Miss G. Mason 4. Miss B. Morrison 6. Mr. Jeffress Students 8. Grace Range 12. Felix Payne 16. Juanita Homer 20. Wilhelmina Harrison 9. Gwendolyn Butler 13. Sleeta Whibby 17. Margarette Goss 21. Vashti Collins 10. Bernard Houston 14. J. R. Lillard 18. Ruth Barker 22. Thelma Arnold 11. Frederick Moten 15. Vendetta Jones 19. Helen Floyd 23. Lucile Bluford 24. Etta Love 25. Ponchetta Price LMJ m TincolniaN J A Diary of the Senior Class 1924-25 FRESHMEN September, 1924 Ah! We enter the portals of Lincoln High! We are Freshmen, the baby class, but we are going to show those upperclass- men what we can do. Yes, sir. We’re go- ing to stay alongside of them in every ac- tivity. We might surpass them in some things. We number four-hundred-ninety strong. With this big force of nearly five hundred we’re going to “do our bit.” October, 1924 If we want to make a showing before these upperclassmen, the first thing we must do is to have a leader. Out of a band of nearly five hundred, we ought to get a pretty good president. Yes, there’s Oliver Brown. He’s the very chap for a president, for he’s full of inspiration and enthusiasm. He’ll help us go over the top. November, 1924 Well, we’re going over big! We are one hundred per cent in banking. No other freshman class has ever gained that dis- tinction. We are not boasting, but those upperclassmen are beginning to look up in the balcony at us “Freshies” with admira- tion and wonder. Wonder what they’ll think when we are through? December, 1924 Now, guess what? We are publishing a newspaper. Again, we are the first fresh- men to accomplish such a feat. There isn’t any other paper in the school, so we know the upperclassmen will read our paper. It is called the “Observer.” Its publication is a project of Miss Buchanan’s first hour English class. The staff is composed of Oliver Brown, Vivian Howard, Camille Perry, J. R. Lillard, Lucile Bluford, Thelmla Arnold, J. P. Mbrgan, John Hurse, Dorothy Canterbury, and Chalmous Lawshea, all of whom are freshmen. It is just a little paper but it’s full of news. It contains poetry as well as prose and is well made up, especially for freshmen. We know those older stu- dents are going to follow our example and start a paper next year. Just watch. January, 1925 We are really making them take notice of us. Our Student Council members are just as active as any in the school. The Fresh- men representatives to the Council are Doro- thy Canterbury, Vivian Woods, Jessie Greg- ory, Alfred Thomas, Anna Shields, Aileen Chinn, Daniel Shingleton, Josephine Payne, Claude Porter, Simon Williamson and Vic- toria Thurman. March, 1925 We are shining in the music world, too. Miss Morrison has organized a Freshman Girls’ Glee Club. It consists of Victoria- Groves, Wilhelmina Harrison, Willardean Reynolds, Gwendolyn Butler, Thelma Arn- old, Vivian Howard, Lucile Bluford, Grace Bibbs, Gertrude Hooker, Fern Beck, Thelma Foster, Josephine Payne, Sadie McAdams and Hortense Brown. Miss Morrison says that this Freshman glee club will continue each year and finally become the Senior Girls’ Glee Club. May, 1925 We have had several students on the hon- or roll the whole year. They were Camille Perry, Natlieth Chavers, Lucile Bluford and Thelma Foster. We were second in having the highest number of honor roll students at the first report this year. June, 19 25 Well, we are about to end our first year at Lincoln High. It has been great! We are going to accomplish more next year. We are very grateful to our advisers, Miss Smothers, Mr. Mayberry, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Carroll, Miss Burns, Miss Patterson, Mr. Johnson, Miss Osborne, Mr. Howell, Mr. Miassey, Miss Spratlin, Miss Jackson, Mr. Love and Mr. Herriford, for their guidance throughout the year. 1925-26 SOPHOMORE September, 1925 Sophomores are usually termed “wise fools,” and are characterized as being the “deadest” class in the school. We intend to outlive these two titles. November, 1925 Due to our great confidence in him, gained in our successful Freshman year, we re- elected Oliver Brown for class president. January, 1926 Several of us have entered the world of oratory. Those who participated in the Sergeant Williams’ Oratorical Contest were Gwendolyn Butler, Eben Lightfoot, Oscar Hayes and Leon Walker. February, 1926 We have not only been active in scholastic and literary activities but we have also be- come prominent in athletics. Those who promise to become basketball stars before we leave are Paul Gamble, Adolphus Jones, Cordell Norman, Therion Haggerman and Felix Payne. i?T nil | tnm] I tnmj I tnmj 1 tmnj 1 (ami I tmn] I tnml I tnm| Page Twenty-two IincolniaN I I I I History— Continued March , 1926 We have been very active in the field of journalism also. Several Sophomores are on the staff of our monthly school paper, founded this year. They are Camille Perry, Society Editor; Lucile Bluford, School Edi- tor; Gwendolyn Butler, Vivian Howard, Thelma Arnold and Mildred McGaughey, re- porters. April, 1926 Our Council representatives are Anna Shields, Chalmous Lawshea, Pearl Keeler, Geraldine Williams, Walter Epps, Mildred McGaughey, Lucile Burton, Dorothy Canter- bury and Vivian Woods. Vivian Woods is director of the Department of Awards. 1926- 27 September , 1926 Ah! Our dreams have been realized! We are Juniors, the coveted class of all fresh- men. Our number has dwindled to 175 faithful students. But even as our number has decreased, our purpose has increased. We are determined this year to make this our best year yet. October , 1926 Our first great victory was when the Junior candidates won over the Senior can- didates in the Activities Campaign Election. Chalmous Lawshea was elected president of the Athletic Association ; Oliver Brown was elected Student Manager; Vivian Woods was elected president of the N. A. A. C. P. (Junior Branch). November, 1926 W e selected the following for officers of the class: Chalmous Lawshea, president; Lucile Bluford, vice-president; Willa Mae Dudley, secretary; Gwendolyn Butler, asst, secretary; Lucille Burton, chairman of the executive committee; Leon Walker and Thelma Arnold, reporters; Mr. Morrison, treasurer. December, 1926 This is indeed our most successful year. Some of the most outstanding athletes are Juniors. Our football stars are Troy Carr, Paul Gamble and William Suggs. Our bas- ketball stars are Gamble, Carr, Adolphus Jones, Daniel Shingleton, Felix Payne and Cordell Norman. The same stars shine in track. Our girls’ basketball team has been victorious over the other class teams. 1927- 28 September, 1927 At last! We are now dignified seniors. We are on the last step of the High School ladder. We number 126 strong. We pro- pose to make our last year the best year. October, 1927 Chalmous Lawshea was elected president of the Student Council. The other senior May , 1926 Several Sophomore groups have won the flag awarded weekly to the group having the highest percentage in thrift and attend- ance. June, 1926 School is closing and we are ending our second high school year. Next year we will be among the upperclassmen. My, but we are growing! Our advisers this year were Miiss Smothers, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Mayberry, Mr. Carroll, Miss Jackson and Mr. Griffin. Some of these were our freshmen advisers also. They must be fond of us to remain with us two years. JUNIOR January , 1927 Six of our class were elected to the Na- tional Honor Society on the basis of scholar- ship, leadership, character and service. They were Vivian Woods, Lucile Bluford, Willa Mae Dudley, Thelma Arnold, Wil- lardean Reynolds and Thelma Paige. Two of our class, Gwendolyn Butler and Lucile Bluford, remained on the honor roll the en- tire year. March, 1927 In the military department, several of us are outstanding. Many of our boys have been commissioned as corporals and ser- geants. Alfred Thomas, who has been awarded a saber, is the most outstanding cadet in the unit. April, 1927 In the commercial department, one of us, Thelma Paige, is the champion typist in the school. May, 1927 We are outstanding in the dramatics line too. Our greatest talent was displayed in the production of our annual Junior play, “Tea Toper Tavern,” given early this month. Those in the cast were Floyd Aikens, Mary Bradley, Fayette Brown, Vivian Woods, Sleeta Whibby, J. R. Lillard, Josephine Payne, Eben Lightfoot, Leon Walker, Mable Wilson, John Hurse, Victoria Thurman, Al- fred Thomas and Bertha Sims. June , 1927 Our reception for the seniors was a gala affair. Thanks to our advisers, Mr. Morri- son, Miss Baker, Mr. Thompkins, Mr. Stew- ard and Miss Taylor, our Junior year has been more than a success. SENIOR council representatives are Lucile Bluford Vendetta Jones, Gwendolyn Butler, Lucille Burton, Fayette Brown, Walter Epps, J. R. Lillard, Leon Walker, Claude Porter, Leslie Smith, W. J. Daniels and Monroe Burrows. January, 1928 Our athletic stars have continued to shine. m I I M Page Twenty-three m TincolniaM m Wilhelmina Harrison and Vivian Woods have distinguished themselves as efficient cheer leaders. February, 1928 Our dramatic stars have produced several plays this year. The Lincolnian play was entitled, “The Girl Who Forgot.” J. R. Lillard and Sleeta Whibby played the lead- ing roles. Others in the cast were Floyd Aikens, Vivian Woods, Clarence Potts, Wal- ter Epps, Josephine Payne, J. P. Morgan, Helen Floyd and Gertrude Hooker. The Senior play, “The Empty House,” was staged by an all star cast. Those who took part are Helen Floyd, Clarence Potts, Vivian Woods, J. R. Lillard, Mary Bradley, Sleeta Whibby, Floyd Aikens, Josephine H goodness! What will become of me? This chemistry is just about getting the best of me. My! What awful, odors! Oh, gee! I simply can’t solve this equation. Well, I can go over by the window and get some fresh air. Gosh! This feels good! How on earth is this equation supposed to be worked? I can’t make it balance. My! What peculiar odors — what on earth is the class making? Oh, it’s laughing gas or N20. Gee! That stuff will put you to sleep if you aren’t careful. Now, what does Mr. Bluford want with me? Why can’t I sit here? Pm not bothering anyone. Well, I don’t mind moving. Goodness! I wish the class would make something that smells sweet for a change. That’s awful! Good grief! Will 1 ever work this equation? Let’s see — NH4N03. For goodness sakes; I’ve forgotten what it is! Oh, I know now; what funny odors; it yields N20! Plus — Ah, what is this phantasma coming toward me ? I can’t imagine what it could be. Why should I get frightened when I need to hold my self control? Oh, it’s cornin ' ? toward me. What have I done to cause this? I needn’t be frightened. Nothing can be worse than death. But goodness, I don’t want to die now if I can help it. Well, it won’t be long now! Here it comes — Oh! it’s getting clearer and taking shape. Gee! I’m trembling and my knees are knocking together; I musn’t do that. Why can’t I be calm ? I guess I’ve lost all of my calm- ness. Well, I’m so scared that I can’t move, so I guess I’ll have to stay here un- til it reaches me. Why, I’ve nothing to be afraid of; this is only Future. Maybe there are some interesting things in store for me. Gee! Future is moving the darkness away; I can see better now. My! What is this? Where am I? Say, this is swell. It looks like Paris. By jove, it is. Let’s Payne, Walter Epps, Grace Bibbs, Bertha Sims, Martin Mackey and March , 1928 Our class officers for this year are Leon Walker, president; Paul Gamble, vice-presi- dent; Gwendolyn Butler, secretary; Jose- phine Payne, assistant secretary; Clarence Potts, treasurer; Walter Epps, sergeant-at- arms. May, 1928 The time for our departure is drawing near. We have been guided throughout the year by our faithful advisers, Miss Brydie, Mr. Marsden, Mr. Westmoreland, Mr. Blu- ford, Miss Baker. We regret to leave our beloved school but larger fields of endeavor call us. Eben Franklin Lightfoot, ’28. see. It seems as if I know that person over there. Why, of course; it’s Arneta Hogan. She must be the owner of this unique modiste shoppe. Why, there’s Pearl Keeler, Vendetta Jones, Vashti Collins, Willa Mae Dudley, Jessie Greggory, Anna Mae and Frances Mattingly, Beulah and Daisy Mitchell as models. I always thought those girls would do something like that. Gracious me ! Who is that distinguished looking couple coming in? The gentleman looks and carries himself like a noted phy- sician. Why, it’s- — it’s Walter Epps. I thought it looked like him. And the girl is Josephine Payne! Well, I never! I remem- ber when they were very sociable in high school. Why, he would do his very best in dramatics, just to be in a play with her. What — do I see children? Yes — four. Well, well, well. This is astonishing! Oh, it’s getting rather misty; I can’t see very well. Now, what’s happened? Oh, I see, Future is changing the scene. Well, here we are in Vienna. And there’s Boydie Ramsey teaching Latin, that lan- guage he loves so well, in this lovely school. And can you imagine — Oscar Kelley is prin- cipal of the school! How on earth did he get that position? My! This is startling! I can hardly believe it. Ah, the scene is shifting. Where are we now ? Athens, I believe. What’s this ? Oh, now I see — it’s one of the great Olympic games. Who is starring, I wonder? By jinks, why it’s Paul Gamble, Adolphus Jones and Cordell Norman. There’s also Earl Evans, Therion Haggerman, Daniel Shingle- ton, Steward Kincaid, Echols Elliott and W. J. Daniels. Gosh! I didn’t know that Lin- coln High School would ever be represented this much. Well, well; I just can’t imagine all of this. Gee! Who’s that? Why it’s Etta Love and Leabrun Garner. I wonder f Page Twenty- four HI 111 TinicolniaM HI if they’re married now. I guess so. Noth- ing is impossible now. She’s never grown any taller. They make suich a lovely couple. He is lucky to be blessed with so much height. Things are getting rather dim. I guess Future is taking me somewhere else. I’ll wait. Ah, there you are! Where am I now? Well, it’s old New York. Gosh! What a lovely theatre! That certainly is good mu- sic coming from the orchestra pit. I won- der if I know any of the musicians ? Why, there’s Thelma Paige, Felix Payne and Mar- tin Mackey. Well, well; this is wonderful! And look who’s on the stage, dancing. There’s Mary Bradley, Vernal Lawshea, Vic- toria Thurman and Grace Range. Well, I see we’re going to have a dramatic produc- tion. We used to have a few stars at Lin- coln. I would like to see some now. Gosh! My nerves are all tingling. I wish the curtain would rise. Ah; at last. Why, there’s Clarence Potts and Sleeta Whibby starring. He used to be very good at school, but I never thought that he woutld star in a production. There’s also Lucile Burton, Helen Floyd, Clairetta Russell, Joseph Gar- ner and J. R. Lillard. I knew that these stars would be successful in life. Ah, I am now in the Metropolitan Opera House. Grace Bibbs and Gertrude Hooker are making their debut. Theora Frith is also among the honored ones. All of these girls had such lovely voices back in the good old high school days. Well, I can see now that Future is a very good companion. I seem to be moving on air. Gosh, I feel light. Well, here I am in Chicago. What’s this — the Daily News? My! This is a wonderful production! Mil- dred McGaughey is Editor-in-Chief of this paper. I thoulght she’d make good as a journalist. Why, here’s some more of the old crowd! Here’s Margaret Diggs, Nettie Short, Margaret Goss and Vivienne Woods. Well! This is interesting! What’s this? “Mrs. Adeline Groves wishes to announce CC HP HERE was once a miser who w as so stingy that when he had guests he would give them cups that were rough in the bottom, so that when they stirred their coffee they would think there was sugar in the cup. This old miser even be- grudged the fowls of the air. He went so far as to put barbed wire on his fence to keep the sparrows from sitting down. Fi- nally, one day Dame Fortune . hearing of this tight-wad decided to punish him se- verely. She could think of no better pun- ishment than this one: She would make him bestow upon every citizen of his community some gift. She knew that this would hurt him more than the most torturous bodily the wedding of her daughter, Victoria, to Mr. Chalmous Lawshea, a well known and proficient engineer of this city. The wed- ding will take place Wednesday of this week.” It seems to me that they ought to have been married long ago. They were almost engaged in high school. Well, I see where Bertha Sims, Bessie Watson, Juanita Homer and Mable Wilson gave a yacht club party Friday night. They were always the “scandal makers” of the school. Those pres- ent were Mr. and Mrs. Lightfoot, formerly Willardean Reynolds and Eben Lightfoot; Vernon Everage, Ruby Epps, Mary Alice Gates, Helen Edwards and Floyd Aikens. Ah! Plere’s some new scandal: “Ponch- etta Price Webb was granted a divorce from her husband, John Webb.” Well, can you imagine? This is astonishing; most aston- ishing! Well, Future, I’ve been enjoying myself immensely, reading over that paper. Where do we go from here ? Oh, I see Lucile Blu- fordi, Gwendolyn Butler, Thelma Arnold, Dorothy Hughes and lone Watson as offi- cers in large sororities. They are winning fame for themselves and also for Lincoln. Well, here we are in Virginia. Alfred Thomas is the military instructor at Hamp- ton Institute. I also see Ralph Woods, Ver- non Parker, Oscar Hayes and Bernard Hous- ton doing extremely well. I am told that Leon Ellis, Monroe Burrows, Simon Wil- liamson and Claude Porter are touring Europe. That’s remarkable. I’ve also learned that Calvin Powell is the proud owner of the largest dancing school in America. Well, Future, I’m glad that you’ve shown all of this to me, because it’s made me see where some of our talent is located. Where do we go now? Why, it’s dark. Future has left me. Maybe I’ll see some more some other time. What’s that noise? Oh, it’s the bell ringing. I haven’t finished my equation. Let’s see — let me think — NH4N03 — N20 ; plus— W ILHELMINA G. HARRISON, ’28. punishment, as all misers hate to part with their worldly goods. So amid groans and curses the stingy old miser left the follow- ing gifts to his associates: It is in order to escape such a predicament as that — ■ To our president, Leon Walker, I give this (book, entitled, “Large Synonyms.” To Lucile Bluford, our most energetic stu- dent, I give this book, “How to Scale Classes.” To Walter Epps, I give this book, “Bluffing My Way Through By Nerve.” To Eben Lightfoot, I leave the song, “No- body Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen.” To Gwendolyn Butler, I leave the book, “My m Page Twenty-fire TincolniaN I III H ‘ ‘Giftonian’ Continued Athletic Ability,” and may she long be known as an outstanding girl athlete. To Boyciie Ramsey I give the book, “How to Put Over a Point.” To Floyd Aikens, I give the privilege of be- ing a second Valentino, as he has shown such remarkable ability as a dramatic star. To Paul Gamble, our successful captain, I give this basketball, and with it this lit- tle pamphlet, giving directions on “How to Dribble.” To Earl Evans and Stewart Kincaid I leave this book, “A Five-Year Course In Clown- ing.” . . To Major Alfred Thomas I leave this in- dictment which, when he becomes of age, will enable him to become Commander-in- Chief of the United States Army. To Ralph Wood I leave this sword as a to- ken of his services to the R. O. T. C. Bat- talion of Lincoln High School. To Chalmous Lawshea, our Student Council president, I dedicate the latest Motion Picture Release, “Where Is She?” star- ring Miss Victoria Groves. To Dorothy Hughes, the sedate little Miss, I leave a whole library, to be placed in her home, so that she will not have to stay at school until six o’clock every night, studying “Lit.” To Leon Ellis, an aspirant Phi Beta Kappa, I leave all the girls that he needs to help him on his road to success. To Sleeta Whibbv I give this wardrobe trunk to aid her in transporting her mag- nificent costumes from city to city when she becomes a famous actress. To “itta bitta” Vivian Woods I dedicate the song, “My Laurence.” To Leslie (Bus) Smith I dedicate the book, “The Young Gentleman,” and wish him much success in the field of civil engi- neering. To Monroe Burrows I leave this typewriter, so that he will not be seen in Mr. Jack- son’s room until dark every afternoon. To Grace Bibbs I leave this pennant. “I do not choose to run in 1928 — I’d rather be late for school.” To Wilhelmina Harrison, “the woman of few words,” I give this mouth-clasp so that her listener will be able to say at least one word to her twenty-three. To Oscar Hayes, our Student Prince, I give this chain, so that he might keep girls close to him always. To J. R. Lillard I give this triplet, Gwendo- lyn. “Bill” and Zannie. To Felix Payne I give this saxophone, which I hope he will treasure when he is the star player of Paul Whiteman’s Or- chestra. To Josephine Payne I give this sailor- dressed doll, which I hope she will name “Walter.” To W. J. Daniels I give this certificate, placing him on the police force of Greater Chicago, since his services to the Student Council Court have been so as- tounding. To Clarence Potts I give this small volume, “The Art of Argumentation.” To Willa Mae Dudley I give this book, “The Folly of Studying,” by Bluffer. To Thelma Arnold I give this volume, “When to Laugh and How,” hoping she may lose her “Tee Hee” (and how). To Ponchetta Price I dedicate this song, “Ted and Bus.” To Thelma Paige, the champion typist and pianist I give this baby grand piano and Underwood typewriter, trusting that she will keep her fingers busy. To Victoria Groves I dedicate this song, “Love Me,” to be sung on her debut as a contralto soloist. To Grace Dotson I give this memoranda, so that she may keep track of her numerous swains. To Margarette Goss I inscribe this new piece, “Le’s Play th’ Pianny.” To Victoria Thurman I give this pony, so that she may not get tired accompanying Alfred on his marches with the battalion. To Ruby Epps I leave this sewing machine, hoping that some day she will become a well-known Paris designer. To Lucile Burton I give the privilege of be- in ? sweet and charming always. To Etta Love I give these stilts, so that she will be tall enough to hear what Ar- netta is saying to her. To Willard ean Reynolds I give the privilege of being with “Bee” forever. To Juanita Homer I dedicate this song, “Come on Wilhelmina.” To Bertha Sims I give this book, “How to Avoid History.” To Gertrude Hooker I give Grace Bibbs, and may they always be friends. To Dorothy Stapleton I leave these pam- phlets, “How to Walk on Country Roads,” and “Shortcuts.” To Helen Floyd I give the pleasure of being with Flovd and Potts. To Simon Williamson I leave this Bible, so he might become a great minister. To Mrs. Evelyn Baker I give the tonic, “How to Reduce Without Pain.” To Eula Barnes I give a needle, thread, and a sewing machine. To Beulah and Daisy Mitchell I give the name, “The Inseparable Two.” To Edna Reese I give this book, “History by Howell.” To Hortense Brown I give this cook book, hoping that she will prepare some de- licious dishes for “him.” To Mary Bradley I give this fountain pen, so that she may write to her “thweetie” to her heart’s content. a 1 Page Twenty-six JincolniaN I I 1 JLTE, the class of ’28, who now are leav- ing dear old Lincoln to seek our for- tune in other walks of life, see the necessity of making a “will” to bequeath our many valuable belongings, hoping they will help those left behind to remember us with af- fection. To the Junior class, we will the most dig- nified senior section with new seats with each student’s name on them so the owners can help and retain their dignity by walking to assembly. To the Sophomores, we will a little more knowledge, a little more dignity, and a little more pep. To the Freshmen, we will the right to run the school with their senior brothers and sisters. To Mr. Cook, we will a Cadillac straight- eight as his “Ford” is getting too small for its many duties. To Mr. Ellison, we will a pair of “taps” for his shoes so he can at least be heard when he is approaching. To Miss Brydie, we will a little more pa- tience to go with her already sweet dispo- sition. To Mrs. Groves, we will this carload of paper so she will be able to pass out nap- kins with the sandwiches so that the filling can be found more easily. To Mr. Carroll, Miss Claggett, and Miss Glenn, we will a private hall and an extra period to carry on their most interesting conversations. To the Basketball team, we will three more good players like George Pennington, Clifford Warren and McKenzie Coleman, to win the championship next year. To the French Club, we will the honor of being the outstanding club of the school so- cially and intellectually. To Louise Lewis, Florecia Fields and Edola Spencer, we will house-keeping equip- ment to be installed in the Gym so that they may stay at school and play basketball for- ever. To Nollie Whitaker, Aileen Woods and Lilia Mae Marshall, we will a printing press as we know their tongues get tired from their strenuous duty of relating the latest gossip. To Oliver Bell, we will J. R. Lillard’s dra- matic and business-like ability. To the Orchestra, we will all new instru- ments and some more industrious students to make their excellent instructor, Mr. Jones, realize his ambition. To the Student Council, we will a regular court room so their work in the law depart- ment can be easily carried out. To the Spanish Club, we will free tickets to Spain so that they may better understand the customs of their foreign brothers. To the mixed quartette, we will a gilt edge copy of the “Fortune Tellers’ Quar- tette” to be reserved and used ten years from today as we know the one they have is just about gone. To the Football team, we will some more good players like Echols Elliott, Melvin Gant and Henry Graves. To the Booster’s Club, we will new uni- forms and a good leader so that the school will have unified cheering throughout the year. To Ralph Byrd, we will this book entitled “Why I Am a Great Man,” hoping he will find a new way of expressing himself. To the Lincolnite Staff, we will a fully equipped press-room so they can produce our wonderful paper, the Lincolnite. To the entire student body, we will many happy moments in their sojourn in Lincoln and a bright and happy future to all. We hope you will all find use for our little gifts and use them as if they have al- ways been yours. Thus ends the will of the class of ’28. Jennie E. Lewis, ’28. I I I Page Tiventy-seven Page Twenty-eight [incolniaN I I I I I I I 1 I I I I Al E take unusual pride in presenting to v our readers the Lincolnian Queen for 1928 — Miss Vendetta Jones. The contestants this year, Miss Jones, representing Mr. Marsden’s group ; Miss Bertha Sims, representing Miss Baker’s group, and Miss Wilhelmina Harrison from Miss Brydie’s group, entered into the cam- paign with unusual enthusiasm, each de- termined to render a good account of her- self. It was not surprising, therefore, that the contest proved the closest of any yet held, with only a few votes difference be- tween Miss Jones and Miss Sims, who ran second. Miss Jones has impressed us all with her modesty and reserve, qualities which were evident throughout the contest. We are wishing for her continued success as she leaves old Lincoln. In whatever lines her lot may be cast, may she ever be — Queen. I I Page Twenty -nine IlNCOLNIAf Sj I I I Weekly Romance Our hero was a common one After all is said and done. He worked his head off and Was out to get the “Mon ’ The reason for all this was Commonplace, ’tis true. He tried to raise his salary so It would suffice for “Tue.” And maybe that’s the reason why One day he lost his head And in a tender voice, he cried, O maiden, wilt thou “Wed? ” She may have thought this sudden, But it made no difference to her; And in a quick acceptance Forcibly lisped “yeth ‘Thur’.” But when they went to keeping House, he feared that he would die, For, oh, that flapper maiden could Neither bake nor “Fri.” She could not run a bungalow, Nor even run a flat; So on many sad occasions in A restaurant they “Sat.” But he forgave her everything, as Man has always done, When she presented him one day A bouncing baby “Sun.” — Exchange. Can You Imagine Some of the Juniors as Seniors? Vernon Page making a noise? Boydie Ramsey possessing a pencil? Arneta Hogan controlling her tongue? Etta Love six feet tall? Jennie Lewis hating “Ralph?” Clarence Potts owning a book? John McThomas preaching? Monroe Burrows the proud owner of a Ph.D. degree ? Ruby Epps missing a Lincoln-Sumner game ? Floyd Aikens working a chemistry experi- ment ? Dorothy Hughes flunking ? Paul Gamble as quick as “Lightning?” Willa Dudley tellihg a falsehood? Lucile Bluford expressing gloom? lone Watson disliking gym? Bertha Sims and Bessie Watson losing friendship ? J. R. Lillard attending to his “private” affairs ? W ILHELMINA G. HARRISON, ’28. When, Oil When Will Grace Bibbs get to school on time? Will Miss Morrison not be busy? Will Mr. Love stop favoring his classes with tests? Will Earl Evans run out of wise-cracks? Will we have assembly every day? Will Grace Dotson cease to be a flapper? Will Miss Brydie be lenient with her ad- visory group? Will Mr. Morrison and Miss Arnold do a fairy dance in assembly? Will the annual be given away as souve- nirs ? Will Frances Sadberry bob her hair? NEVER! NEVER! Thelma Arnold, ’28. A Faculty Pun In a little White house set off from the Rhode Dwelt a little old lady And ’er son. One day this lad he met a girl And told his ma she was the Wright one. “No-Ian!” she cried, “you cannot Love This girl, for she can’t Cook, And every time you’re hungry, lad, She’ll have her head in a book. He heeded not hi’ Smother’s voice, For the lass was quite pretty; So with his Armstrong he bore her home And made her his Brydie. “All right, Ma’son,” his mother cried, “You shall be sorry yet, That you did not wed the Baker’s girl Instead of this young flapperette.” Lucile Bluford, ’28. C — is for commencement, the Seniors’ de- light. L — is for the lectures we hear on that night. A — is for announcements — we do it in style. S — is for sheepskins — there’s surely a pile. S — is (once more) for our spirit that wins by a mile! 0 — is for oration, a part of the plan, F — is for feeling, that now, one’s a man! 1 — is the number of classes like ours, 9 — are the muses controlling our powers. 2 — times twenty-four are the number of boys to complete. 8 — plus seventy are the number of girls so neat. Beatrice Ware, ’28. I I s m Page Thirty IincolniaN BSTACLES are blessings in disguise! They develop the elements of success, the mental initiative to think of the best way to overcome them. They call into ac- tion courage, the goal of worthy ambition. The more obstacles you overcome the easier your victory will be over the next, each victory adding strength until often a time comes when you almost wish for things of a more difficult nature. To have every- thing as we like makes us weaklings, while to have things go wrong, and yet fight them with a smile is to develop those stal- wart traits that commend a person to his fellotwmates. Those who meet obstacles in a bold, man- ly, and courageous way, turning defeat into victory, are honored by all and grow up to be the most worthy people. The psychological effect of failure is ex- tremely depressing to most people. While the opposite feeling of satisfaction that comes of success is a boon and source of good that keeps its favored sons in line of advancement. Do not be discouraged by failures of others, be encouraged by the success of others. We see what we look for, what we are inclined to see, and what we are capable of seeing. Lillian Kemp, ’28. In These Dear Old of Lincoln I’ve had a lot of fun, I’ve had a lot of work, I’ve had a lot of laughs, And a little time to lurk In these halls of dear old Lincoln. I’ve heard a lot of gossip, I’ve heard a lot of joking, I’ve heard a little scolding, And a few things that were provoking In these halls of dear old Lincoln. I’ve seen a lot of girls, I’ve seen a lot of boys, I’ve seen a lot of teachers, And shared most all the joys In these halls of dear old Lincoln. Margaret Diggs, ’28. Lincoln High, we stand to praise thee, School we love the best; Loyal sons and daughters praise thee, Queen school of the rest. Gold of sunset, blue of heaven, Our colors do outvie; We’ll fight, fight, fight With all our might For dear old Lincoln High. Alberta Rodes. Senior Dictionary by W ILHELMINA G. HARRISON, ’28 ADMIT — A necessary evil. ASSEMBLY — Official bunk-house. CHEMISTRY— A place from which “pleas- ing” odors come. CHILI — Nothing in particular — everything in general. DIPLOMA — The receipt of a loaf of four years. E — The unpardonable sin. EXAM. — Questions which teachers ask that “wise students” can’t answer. FACULTY— Lincoln High School itself. FOOTBALL — Honorable murder. GEOMETRY — Beginning of a flunking course. HONOR ROLL— A goal that many never reach. JUNIORS — Sophisticated sophomores. EIGHTH HOUR— The hour after the sev- enth, of course. R, O. T. C. HOP— A foul ball. RECEPTION — An annual struggle. SENIOR — An incipient “frosh.” STUDENT — One who studies. (Now ex- tinct.) See Dodo Bird. VICTORY — The Godmother of Lincoln. Senior Ballot Songbird of ’28 . Theora Frith Best (?irl Student . Lucile Bluford Best Girl Athlete lone Watson Jolly Good Girl Wilhelmina Ramson Society Belle Frances Mattingly Most Popular Girl Gwendolyn Butler Most Bashful Girl Rosetta Weaver Best Actress Sleeta Whibby Best Girl Artist... .Margarette Goss Best Girl Flatterer Willa Mae Dudley Most Dignified Girl Mildred McGaughey Best Boy Student Leon Ellis Best Boy Athlete . Paul Gamble Best Boy Bluffer Walter Epps Best Actor J- F. Lillard Jolly Good Fellow Chalmous Lawshea Most Bashful Boy Leslie Smith Social Lion Floyd Athens Baby Boy of ’28 Frederick Moten A Senior’s Pledge to On a corner grand and noble, Always attractive to the eye, Stands the school above all others, Stands our dear old Lincoln High. Lincoln High, to thee we shall be Ever loyal and true, Striving always to do service For the old Gold and Blue. — Beatrice Ware ’28. | fnnr) | [uml | [uni] 1 jjnu| | Imnj | [mn) | |mnj | jmnj | jmn| | jnmj j pi Q $ onj | tmir| 1 tniii] | Inml | [imi| 1 tmnj 1 tiimj j | tnnr| | Imnj 1 tn m| 1 Page Thirty-one IincolniaM A master I’ve had for the last few years, Though I’m still a respectable lass. I just had to do it; I couldn’t resist; But really I’m not very fast. He’s jealous; oh, yes! But most of us are In our own individual way. So it isn’t peculiar that he should demand My presence for hours each day. I never intended to do such a thing; But now that I’ve had my first fall I’m determined to stick to him right to the end. Compensation may come after all. I don’t feel so badly about the whole thing, ’Cause my friends recommended this course. From their years of experience they ought to know; So with me their suggestions have force. I’ve said he was jealous; that doesn’t de- scribe Adequately his characteristic. He insists that I stick to him closer by far Than a chest plaster antiphlogistic. He begrudges each moment I spend with my friends; Wants me with him till dawn of the day. But I can’t do that often; I did try it once; Got a headache that wouldn’t go way. I’ve made my bed hard and on it I’ll lie, Though he gives me the most jealous looks. Now don’t get excited: Keep your shirt on your back; My master is only my books. Idelle Staples, ’28. It Is Not Easy To apologize. To begin over. To admit error. To face a sneer. To be charitable. To be considerate. To keep on trying. To avoid mistakes. To endure success. To forgive and forget. To think and then act. To keep out of the rut. To make the best of little. To subdue an unruly temper. To maintain a high standard. To shoulder a deserved blame. To recognize the silver lining — But it always pays . Gossip In the Garden If the bees ate honey to make them sick, wouild you, cauli-flower ? If you should break the buttercup, would the butter-fly? The lily and the butter-fly had a secret and the blue-bell tolled. “I wonder what kisses are made with?” said the pansy. “Tulips,” remarked the rose. Said the gardener: “Who will make me a good dinner?” “Lettuce,” said the peas, and the cabbage hung its head and said, “I’m beet.” Helen Floyd, ’28. The Secret of Success “What is the secret of success?” asked the Sphinx. “Push,” said the button. “Take pains,” said the window. “Be up-to-date,” said the calendar. “Never be led,” said the pencil. “Do a driving business,” said the ham- mer. “Always keep cool,” said the ice. “Do bulsiness on tick,” said the clock. “Never lose your head,” said the drum. “Aspire to greater things,” said the nut- meg. “Make light of everything,” said the fire. “Make much of small things,” said the microscope. “Never do anything off hand,” said the glove. “Spend much time in reflection,” said the mirror. “Be sharp in your dealings,” said the knife. “Get a good pull with the ring,” said the dioor-bell. “Find a good thing and stick to it,” said the glue. “Trust to your stars for success,” said the night. “Strive to make a good impression,” said the seal. Helen Floyd, ’28. Scientific Facts That bananas have no backbone. That elephants cannot be shipped by par- cel post. That there is no place to hang your towel when bathing in the ocean. That pies feel slightly depressed when sat upon. That it is hard to shoe a centipede. G. M. Butler. BJ .a 1 IWIWIWiMINiiMlM Page Thirty-two TincolniaN re It’s good to be a Senior. And to know that; you are thru With history, English, algebra And examinations, too. 2 It is no easy job to believe That twenty-eight is here, And that it is time to graduate Without a bit of fear. 3 We appreciate your many desires To keep ufs longer with you, But something exceedingly better Is calling our talent, too. 4 That’s why we have tried with All our hearts To accomplish something from The start Now, I think we have done very well. Just read ouir records, and they will tell. Ione Watson, ’28. Emeline’s Nash. Lucile’s Blu-ford. Thelma’s and Vernon’s Page. Ione Watson, ’28. At the Top The Freshmen are very learned. And the Sophs are very wise. There isn’t very much escapes the Juniors’ eagle eyes, And their percent of ignorance is prob- ably quite small. But the Seniors have them beaten, for The Seniors know it all. I. L. W., ’28. Is Gwendolyn a Butler? (You never can tell.) Who does Etta Love? (This is too deep for us.) In whose play did Mabel Starr? (This is a big mystery.) Is Felix a Payne ? (How about it, girls ? ) What does Beatrice Ware? (Guess again. ) Is Alberta really Greene? (Ask her teachers. ) Why is Bernard Glass? (His parents are. ) Is Alberta a Rhode? (Who knows?) Is Claude a Porter? (Not at Lincoln High.) Ione Watson, ’28. THE KIND of Indian Brave We’d Like to MEET — As good a sport as Paul Gamble. As humble as Walter Epps. As faithful as Leon Ellis. As handsome as John Webb. As witty as Earl Evans. As sociable as Clarence Potts. As intelligent as Leon Bibbs. As good a talker as Leon Walker. As young and innocent as Vernon Page. THE KIND of INDIAN Maid We’d Like to MEET — As attractive as Josephine Payne. As cute clothes as Victoria Thurman. As much pep as Gwendolyn Butler. As young and innocent as Dorothy Hughes. As sociable as Lucile Bluford. As baby-faced as Gertrude Hooker. As unconcerned as Willa Mae Dudley. As high tempered as Mildred McGaughey. As faithful as Wilhelmina Harrison. Ione Watson, ’28. An organist and boy to blow the same. A furnished room for an old lady with electric lights. A man to care for cattle who can speak German. A nice young man to run a pool hall out of town. A boy to can oysters with references. G. M. Butler. Improvements We suggest — 1. Mechanical head 1 scratchers for use during tests. 2. Escalators to replace steps for lazy students. 3. Loan offices for those who forget bank or lunch money. 4. Extra deep lockers for those who are accustomed to throwing their hats and coats on the hooks at home. 5. Windows to be larger and extending to the floor so that unobstructed views may be had without standing. 6. Stop putting students on office duty after school. 7. An assembly every other day and so- cial hour on days between. 8. Alarm clocks in cooking classes to make the bread rise on time. 9. An admit machine to avoid 1 arguing that your locker would) not open. 10. An individual bell, so that each stu- dent might be on time. G. M. Butler. 1 1 Page Thirty-three Hi 1 I = III 1 TincolniaK WHEN the sun gets up in the morning, v the custodians are rising, too, to at- tend to the fires, to turn on the lights and see that everything is ready for the students of dear old Lincoln High. When the sun is setting in the evening, the custodians are setting their brooms in the corner, closing the windows and leaving every desk, every chair, and every hall in readiness for the morning classes of dear old Lincoln High. And now, dear custodians, since you have served us so faithfully through these years, we, the class of ’28, give you the right to serve all the other students that will ever fill the seats, go to the classes, and adore the halls of dear old Lincoln High. Margaret Diggs, ’28. W e suggest to the F acuity Odorless chemicals. Easy chairs in all classes. That F be changed from 50% to 25%. A private secretary for Miss Brydie. Beauty parlors. Dances every week. Fairy tales in the library for all Seniors. Shady nooks. An elevator to Mr. Marsden’s room. Messenger boys to carry notes. WlLHELMINA G. HARRISON, ’28. The Professor Professor Cook was walking Down the busy city street, All absent-minded stalking, Merely following his feet. A close friend, seeing The professor did not look, Exclaimed, in a hearty greeting, “If it isn’t Professor Cook!” The professor let the greeting pass, As if no one he did see. Then glancing in a looking glass, “Why so it is,” said he. Edna Reese, ’28. Margaret Diggs — a new laugh. Mr. Morrison — some “shuit-ups” before they give out. Mabel Starr — some P-E-P. Margaret Goss — a position as manager and owner of a motion picture palace. Arneta Hogan — a large beauty parlor to preserve the hair of her schoolmates’ chil- dren. Mr. Ellison — a position as broadcaster over a radio. Ione Watson, ’28. Mr. George Ellison stands in the halls, And listens to every voice that falls. He knows all the gossip, he knows all the news. He knows who is happy and who has the blues. He knows all our sorrows, he knows all our joys. He knows all the secrets the girls tell the boys. If Mr. Ellison told half that he knows, It would turn our friends into bitterest foes. In fact he could keep the whole town in a stew, If he only told one-tenth that he knew. Hattie Mae Tittle. Just Imagine Francis M. — not studying, lone — quiet. Chalmous — ‘without Lizzie. Oscar — without Zelma. Willa Mae — studying. Alfred — not a soldier. Thelma — in love. Leon Bibbs — without a lesson. Eben — not thinking of Lucile. Wilhelmina — serious. J. R. — as a sailor. Mr. Ellison — smiling. Miss Washington — angry. Leon Ellis — flunking. Frederick — with five E’s. Dorothy Hughes — as a chorus girl. Victoria — without candy. Gwendolyn Butler. 11 l 1 You May Find Any Time Louise Lewis — playing basketball. Marjorie Hill — looking for Daisy Wyatt. Mr. Carroll — chewing gum. Rosa Lee Harvey — at the piano. Kathrine Canly — studying Spanish. Miss Nolan — with her million-dollar smile. Vivian Woods — getting bookkeeping. Janevieve McClaim — reading novels. Mr. Howell — eating peanuts. Lee Kathrine Ross — going to the “Y.” Thelma Johnston — acting a monkey. Margaret Diggs — getting “Lincolnite” news. Virginia Bryant — eating “kookys.” Della Burroughs — talking about “Dr. Dora.” Louise Klyce — passing oust of class. Arlethia Hopson — in the tardy room. Vendetta Jones — talking sweet and low. Sleeta Whibby — showing her dramatic ability Frances Ward — taking gym. Wilma Lee — being so modest. Hilda Kirkendoll, ’28. 1 MTTTrj | jimr] | [mil] | (ttttt] | four] | j hrm] | Page Thirty- four Class Motto: “Look up and lift up” Class Colors: Blue and White. HPHE faithful class of ’29 has striven in its quest for knowledge and its desire to grasp the opportunities for education of- fered, to live up to the traditions and spirit of “Old Lincoln.” We have a large class of ambitious youth, eager to be loyal Lincoln- ites and to contribute something to the glory of our school. We started out the year favorably. In the activities campaign the Juniors not only had one of the first 100 per cent groups, but on Junior stunt day won unstinted praise for the unique stunt program pre- sented. The Juniors contributed largely to the success of the football team, while in bas- ket ball the work of Clifford Warren and George Pennington was phenomenal. In girl’s basketball we are also conspicu- ous under the captaincy of Louise Lewis, re- elected from her sophomore year; the Junior girls won the championship without a single defeat. m nni We have also played an important role in the thrift world. While most of the Junior groups have made a good record, Mr. Mor- rison’s group has been one of the few that have had one hundred per cent deposits every week for the entire term. Our most recent achievement was the an- nual Junior play, “The Prince of Adven- ture,” a romantic drama in three acts and prologue. Critics have pronounced the ren- dition of the difficult production an un- usual artistic triumph. Everv member of the cast entered into his role most con- vincingly, giving a good account of himself at all times. The following persons made up the cast: Oliver Bell, Ernestine Scott, Marietta Evans, Ruth Redd, Emory Burle- son, Leon Bowman, Marcelniel Dotson, Dor- othy Brown, Dorothy Thomas, Vera Wright, Ida Harris, Sherwood Harris, Norman Per- kins and Edward Harris. I I nm BS Page Thirty-six Mary Anna Sampson, Honor Student Class Motto : “Hitch your wagon to a star ” Class Colors: Purple and White. I TincolniaN ? omore I [ I I I I I I I Sophomore Girls THROUGHOUT the year the Sophomore class has participated in all worthwhile projects and contributed generously to the welfare of Lincoln High School. There were 203 Sophomores enrolled this year, making it necessary to have eight ad- visory groups. One hundred nineteen of this enrollment were girls and 84 boys. Among those of the Sophomores who are on the Honor Roll are Mary Anna Sampson, Mollie Nix, Calanthe Brown, Roberta Samp- son, Bernard Goss, Hortense. Mackey, Pearl Adams, Hiley Hill, and Mineola Briscoe. Mary Anna and Roberta Sampson. Mollie Nix and Bernard Goss will have added to their pin a second pearl. The Sophomore class has taken a great part in the athletic activities of Lincoln High School. John Hayes, McKenzie Cole- man, Edward Nolan, Carl Mason, and Carl Green were all members of the football team. John Hayes, center of the football team, has held this position two years. Re too is best center of the M. V. I. A. A. Mc- Kenzie Coleman also has held an end posi- tion in football and that of center in basket- ball. Coleman has the honor of being on the Interclass Championship basketball team for two years. Edward Nolan, a Sophomore until the second term, was the leader of the Sophomore Interclass basket- ball team, which won the Championship of 1927-28. Carl Mason, a football player, was unable to play first term because of his weight, but he made a very good player the second term. Carl Green made the basket- JeL I I I I I Page Thirty-eight lltnmWnmlllniiill J [ lniiij | |gaj ( tour r _ 5 ball varsity 10 and will receive an “L” for his excellent work. Those of the boys who were on the track team were Reginald Humphries, Milton Chapman, Earl Weddington, and J. R. Wil- liams. Reginald Humphries, one of the fast- est little runners, won first place in the class track meet, and second place in broad jump, being beaten by just half an inch. He, too, won fifth place in the Marathon among forty runners of the various schools. Milton Chapman won second place in a 100 yard dash in a track meet among the Y. M. C. A., Western College, Sumner High School, and Western University. Earl Weddington also ran for Lincoln in the hurdles. J. R. Wil- liams caused the relay team of Lincoln to win in the M. V. I. A. A. The Sophomore girls who took an interest in athletics were Mary Warfield, Margaret Farmer, and Beatrice Culliver, who, with a group of other girls, composed the Sopho- more-Senior Basketball team. These girls were outstanding members of the basketball team. The Sophomore play, “ Which Will He Marry ?,” given under the supervision of Miss Ruth Washington, was quite a credit to the class. The cast was George Hurse, Junior Johnson, Hallyne Green, Hazel Walk- er, Mildred Walker, Della Burroughs, Daisy Wyatt, Minnie Summers and Lorraine Walker. The star characters were George Hurse and Lorraine Walker. The Sophomore Class of Lincoln High School extends its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents of our classmate, Walter Durham, who died May 12, 1928. Sophomore Boys Page Thirty-nine TincolniaN ? By PONCHETTA PRICE Sept. 6th — School has begun again! Hooray! read- in’, ’ritin’, ’rithmetic. Two new teachers were introduced — the Messrs. Jenkins and Wright. Sept. 9th — We’re off now! New books have been purchased. A “Freshie” was overheard say- ing:- “I like my teachers pretty good.” Sept. 12th — “We ole uns” gave the newcomers a chance to show us what talent they have, and they did well. Sept. 22nd — “Senior Day” and they never get “too old to caper.” Little sister’s frocks were displayed on “big sis,” and brother wore Dad’s overalls. Sept. 23rd — And now the Juniors have shown what stars they have. A program was given as only they, the intelligent Juniors can give. Sept. 26th — And last but not least the Sophmores have had a try at acting. Well done! Sept. 27th — Look here! Another program by the “Freshies.” Oct. 3rd — The usual assembly today. Oct. 6th— Dr. Barker came to speak. The speech was well delivered. It followed the moral tone and one can always derive a lesson from them. Oct. 8th — At last the grades have come out for the first time this term. And many a tear was shed. Nov. 11th— “The K. C. Call” has given us space for a bit of news, and Mildred McGaughey has done splendid work as “re portress” for Lincoln. The Tigers went to Columbia, where they exhibited fine sportsmanship. Nov. 17th— St. Joe was defeated by “Ze Tigers.” Dec. 8th — Another bit of acting from our “elders,” the Faculty. Dec. 15th — And again the Juniors display local talent. One “star,” Ruth Redd, sang well. Dec. 22nd — Christmas vacation. Many of the “fair sex” carried home “loads of presents.” Many of the advisory groups remembered some needy families. Jan. 3rd — Back again! Feb. 10th— Fifteen senior girls were nominated by the Principal’s office to run for Sponsor Major. They were: Thelma Arnold, Lucile Bluford, Gwendolyn Butler, Willa Mae Dud- ley, Wilhelmena Harrison, Pearl Keeler, Mildred McGaughey, Beulah Mitchell, Thel- ma Paige, Ponchetta Price, Willardean Rey- nolds, Idella Staples, lone Watson, Mae Wil- son, and Vivenne Woods. Lulcile Bluford was elected Sponsor Major. Feb. 11th — A basket-ball dance was given in which the Kansas City Meteors were presented by the Alumni Association. The Meteors played Sumner Junior College “Jayhawks” and won by the score of 35-29. Feb. 17 th— Poor “Tigers,” the Hawks beat them up. The score was 18-13, the first game our boys have lost. Feb. 22nd— The Student Council gave a leap year party. You should have seen the girls pull the distinguished Mr. E. on the floor. Feb. 23rd— Freshmen are good at acting. The day’s assembly showed that. (Continued on page forty-four) I I I I I I Page Forty Beatrice Green, Honor Student Motto: “Get ahead . keep ahead” Colors: Red and White. i Freshman Boys jpHIS year, as always, a new group of children from our various ward schools entered Lincoln High School last September and immediately entered the different ac- tivities with a will. Results prove they have taken an interest in every phase of the school life. The Civics Club, the Girl Reserves, the Camp Fire Girls, the Hi-Y Club, the Art Club, the Mathematics Club, the Spanish Club, the Fren ch Club, and the Glee Club have many Freshmen for their members. The Freshmen have participated in most of the school athletics, some of them being win- ners in many of the events. Likewise, among them are found children possessed of great talent. Ruth Boone and Edward Arnold seem to be our promising poets. Anna Marie Thompkins is quite an artist at the piano. Dorothy Fields will be another Marion Talley. Muriel Williams gives promise of being an artist of note some day. Among the dancers are Jeral- dine Adamson, Marjorie Moore, and Elsie McClure. L. Esther Smith and Lorena HI Page Forty-two i] | [ni3i] I tnni| I trnn| 1 tnm| | |ttttt[ [ [ TincolniaN The Freshman Class-- Continued I I I I I 1 Zollar are two of the best jack-players in the school, L. Esther Smith being the cham- pion jack player. Among the playwrights is Leola Wilson. Among the musicians are Wyatte Logan and Muriel Williams, who play the piano; Cassel Goss, who plays the flute; Guion Bluford, who plays the clar- inet, and Charles Caldwell, who plays the violin. Among the dramatic stars are Alta Locke, Leola Wilsgn, Anna Thompkins, Zelma Craft, James King, Darby Irvin, Ruth Diggs, and many others. The Freshmen who have been on the hon- or roll during the year are Beatrice Green, Charles Caldwell, Christine Cole, Guion Blu- ford, Margaret Johnson, Alice Tinson, Anna Marie Thompkins, L. Esther Smith, and Lyle Thompson. Lincoln High is indeed very lucky to get these fine young lads and lassies. Christine Cole, Reporter. tn Page Forty-three IincolniaN Feb. 24th— Special assembly was held for the girls. Miss Bella Taylor from New York spoke. Our boys played Northeast Junior High. The score was 19-14. Of course, we won. March 2nd — A very splendid entertainment was given by the Dramatics class under the skillful di- rection of Mr. Morrison. Four one-act plays were given. They were “Little Brother Sherlock,’’ “Slippin’,” “The Burglar,” and “The Whole Truth.” Proceeds were for the benefit of the Parent-Teachers’ Association. March 7th — “The Lincolnite Queen Popularity Con- test” has begun. All the “fair sex” are out for votes. March 16th — Our “Sojors” invited their lady friends to the Military Hop, and didn’t they “hop?” March 30th — Alpha Kappa Alphas gave a party for the Senior Girls. A play was given by the Dramatics class. A three-act drama by some of the members of the Dramatics class. The play was en- titled, “The Girl Who Forgot.” April 9th — Dr. Carter G. Woodson, our eminent Ne- gro historian, was a speaker at ouir assem- bly. He certainly inspired us! April 12th — A program furnished by the Girl Re- serves was appreciated by all. March 9th — A special “pep” meeting was held at noon in assembly, before our last chance to clash with a team this term. A special number offered by the Lincoln Theater Company was given. Our opponents were Booker Washington High School from Tulsa, Okla- homa. The game was fast and well played. It was anybody’s game until the last second. But Lincoln nosed out with a score of 26-25. March 13th — The Senior Girls have chosen tinted ma- terial for their graduation dresses this year. March 15th — Three girls have been chosen to run for Lincolnian Queen. They are Miss Bertha Sims from Miss Baker’s group; Wilhelmena Harrison, Miss Brydie’s group; and Ven- detta Jones from Mr. Marsaen’s group. May 28th — “Musical Comedy” was wonderful. June 1st — The Senior play was a production well worth our praises. June 3rd — The Baccalaureate Sermon will be deliv- ered today. June 5th — This is the date of the Junior and Senior Reception. You should see ’em in Tux’s. June 6th — Alumni frolic. Class Day. June 8th — The night of all, Commencement! And what can be any more wonderful than the sight of smiling faces and glad hearts. I I I I I Page Forty-four Dramatics Music Art Club Page Forty-five i I I t III Dramatics Club HP HE Dramatics Club, under the supervision of Mr. J. 0. Morrison, has done com- mendable work this year. The club is composed of students of the upper classes who have the desire to learn the art of dramatic interpretation. The first semester of the year was devoted to learning the fundamental essentials. During the Charities Campaign the students wrote individual plays, the best of which was produced for the campaign. The play given was “Charity, the Conqueror,” by Floyd Aikens. The fol- lowing students made up the cast: Floyd Aikens Grace Bibbs Mareelniel Dotson Vernon Parker Bertha Sims Ernestine Scott Walter Epps Bessie Watson Mrs. Evelyn Baker Another play, entitled “Please Pass the Cream,” was given in Assembly as enter- tainment for the student body. The cast: Martha Clark, The Wife Bertha Sims John Clark, The Husband Floyd Aikens The club also presented two plays in the Assembly for the Christmas program: “The Christmas Candle” and “The Christmas Gimme.” The cast for the “Christmas Candle:” Gertrude Hooker Joseph Garner The cast for the “Christmas Gimme:” Wilhelmina Harrison lone Watson Frances Mattingly Bertha Sims Bessie Watson Nina Hamilton Clarietta Russel Flo- d Aikens Walter Epps J. R. Lillard Dorothy Thomas Clarence Potts Eben Lightfoot Vernon Parker On Friday, March 2, the Dramatic Department presented the following four one-act plays for the benefit of the Parent-Teacher Association. “The Whole Truth” Cast: Amy Ross, Miss Falkner’s secretary Barclay, Miss Falkner’s chauffeur. .Floyd Aikens Mrs. Hathaway, her comranion lone Watson Reginald Brooke, a suitor Martin Mackey Mrs. Montmain, his wife Mrs. Evelyn Baker Wilhelmina Harrison Phyllis Falkner, an heiress Ernestine Scott Alphonse, a butler Clarence Potts Montmorency Montmain, a poet J. R. Lillard Lord Harding, another suitor Vernon Parker i I I I rwl HI I frnTTj | hTTTT] | [TTTTT] | [nTTTj | |TTCTT( | fTTTTlj | (mTTj | [TTTTTj | |mTr[ | (TTTTr] | Q Q Plj | h 711 !! 1 [inil| [ tTTTTTj [ []ICIl| | [TTTTTj | H 3 lj | Ir TFT; i| ‘iHIlj [ jUDlj | Page Forty-six TincolmaN fil [i| iB sl I ¥ Scent from “The Girl Who Forgot” “The Burglar” Cast: Mabel Dover, very impetuous Bertha Sims Peggy Burton, nervous and impulsive Valerie Armsby, always optimistic .. Bessie Watson _ _ _ .Lucille Burton Freda Di on, competent and cheery. Vashti Collins Edith Brent, easily frightened Anna Mae Mattingly “SlipphC ” Cast: Flash Coday, a clever thief J. R. Lillard Blossom, a friend’s sweetheart Sleeta Whibby “Little Brother Sherlock” Cast: Doris Dalton, in love with Roger. . .Mary Bradley Roger Glenn, an “undesirable” acquaintance Walter Epps Jimmy Dalton, her younger brother. Clarence Potts Miss Lucy Dalton, her spinster aunt Clarietta Russel Henry Dalton, her father Joseph Garner Mrs. Edith Dalton, her mother. . .Hortense Brown Thaddeus Burton, a sheriff John Morgan For the benefit of the Lincolnian, an annual which is published each year by the Senior Class, a three-act comedy drama entitled, “The Girl Who Forgot” was presented. The Cast: Albans Creston, David’s secretary .. Clarence Potts Pearl Dawn, David’s cousin and ward, a rich heiress Gertrude Hooker Giles Elton, physician and foster brother to Pearl Walter Epps Judy Elton, his sister Josephine Payne Gustavus Svenson, a detective disguised as a gardner John Morgan As we go to press, plans for the annual Senior play are taking place. This play will be given June 1st in the School auditorium. Jason Danny Mann), Butler in the Baird home . . . J. R. Lillard David Baird, the district attorney ... Fioyd Aikens Rose May, blown in by the storm . . Sleeta Whibby Greeta, David’s Swedish housekeeper .. Helen Floyd Linda Gray, a flirt, with her eye on David Vivian Woods Members of the Club Are: Bertha Floyd Aikens J. R. Lillard Martin Mackey Verijon Parker Evelyn Baker Grace Bibbs Dorothy Brown Luciile Burton Vashti Collins Marcelniel Dotson s. President Ida Harris Clarietta Russell Willa Mae Dudley Helen Flovd Nina Hamilton Wilhelmina Harrison Joseph Garner Anna Mae Mattingly Frances Mattingly Josephine Pa: ne Mary Frances Pierce Ernestine Scott Gertrude Hooker Dorothy Thomas Bertha Sims Bessie Watson lone Watson Walter Epps Mrs. Leoia Holly Wilhelmina Bradley, Secretary John Morgan Clarence Potts Mary Bradley Hortense Brown Marietta Evans Ruth Redd Victoria Thurman Sleeta Whibby Vivienne Woods Harrison, ’28, Reporter. Itnm] | |mii| | tnnij [ tmu] 1 jnm| | [nmj | tnmj I pnnj j imnj | inm| j 928 inflfrntilMIMIM Page Forty-seven TincolniaN IT NDER the direction of Miss Blanche Morrison, of the Music Department, the Senior Girls’ Glee Club has done com- mendable work this year. They have served the public as well as the school. Some of the public places, at which thev have appeared were: The Women’s Federation at the Colored Y. W. C. A ; Sun- day services at the Grand Avenue Temple; and the Presbyterian Church at Rosedale; the Central Association, or the White Y. W. C. A. The members are as follows: Gwendolyn Butler, Gertrude Hooker, Grace Bibbs, Lu- cile Bluiford, Thelma Arnold, Josephine Payne, Wilhelmina Harrison and Victoria Groves. Success to our successors! Grace Bibbs, Reporter. I I Page Forty- eight JincolniaN “Ask Miss Morrison to furnish some mu- sic.” This is a remark often heard about our school. And sure enough she is on hand to fill the need. Her Boys’ Glee Club has helped her fill many an engagement during the past year. Unlike many of the former clubs, this one is composed of boys from every class in school. Their most recent accomplish- ment was singing in the operetta, “The Belle of Barcelona,” rendered by the stu- dents of the music department. They too sang at Grand Avenue Temple; Shannon Hall; Labor Temple; Bethel A. M. E. Church, and other places. Because of its cosmopolitan character we are promised many years of increasing development and service. Everett O’Neal J. D. Harvey Thomas Rawls Edward Nolan Joshua Reeves Members: Carl Green William Weaver Earl Weddington Cordell Norman F. M. McGinnis Charles Powell Harold Caldwell James Cox Tannan Caskey George Hurse Leon Bowman Woodrow Adkins Clarence White Stewart Kincaid Bernard Houston George Browning Lumbia Raines I Page Forty-nine LMJ [incolniaM Art Club Organized March 25, 1924 The Present A dviser . Miss Gladys Claggett Adviser Mr. Aaron Douglass Color Green and White (Now an artist of note in New York City) Flower Dlly Page Fifty E. 0. T. C. Clubs and Organizations Industries TincqlniaN R. O. T. C. R. 0. T. dl Officers R. O. T. C. Officers: Major Alfred Thomas Honorary Major Ralph Woods Sponsor Major Lucile Bluford Adjutant Chalmous Lawshea Honorary Captain John Webb Honorary Captain Stewart Kincaid Warrant Officer Emory Burleson (Q)NE of Lincoln’s most outstanding departments, and one that attracts the attention of visitors and has made our school renowned throughout the city and even the Middle West is her neat, trim, well-drilled R. O. T. C. unit. Military training in the public schools aims at three things: Physical development, citizenship training, and character building. Not only do the boys learn the essentials of military tactics and adroit maneuvers, but they are taught the finer points of cour- tesy and etiquette. The Lincoln High School Battalion has been unusually active this year, having, par- ticipated in many city-wide functions, and has been highly praised by several distin- guished persons. Notwithstanding the lack of facilities and the lack of drill space, our unit was highly commended, both by Captain Harry Mitchell and Lieutenant-Colonel A. B. Dock- ery, in their respective inspections of the battalion. The battalion is composed of four companies and the band. Master Sergeant Wal- ter B. Williams, military instructor, is in general command of the four companies, and First Lieutenant Julius B. Jones, music director, is in charge of the band. Each com- pany has its own officers — a commanding officer, captains, lieutenants, sergeants and corporals. 1928 LSJ Page Fifty- two IincolniaM T. C. I I I I I I I I ¥1 The honor of battalion major for 1928 went to Cadet Alfred Thomas. Major Thomas has been an outstanding cadet in military tactics and general appearance since his entrance into the unit. Early in the second semester, Miss Lucile Bluford was elected as Sponsor Major of the battalion. The Honorary Captains were appointed as follows: Company A, Thelma Arnold; Company B, Wilhelmina Harrison; Company C, Gwendolyn Butler; Company D, lone Watson; Band, Thelma Paige. In the latter part of the second semester an officers’ platoon was organized, which gained much popularity by its snappy drilling. It was drilled by Major Thomas, and consisted of Honorary Major Woods, Captains Lawshea, Webb, Kincaid, J. Garner, Walker, Norman, Epps, Lillard, Houston, L. Garner, Hayes, and Lieutenants Page, Smith, Daniels, J. Ramsey, Mitchem, Moten, Kelley, Artis, Day, Anderson, B. Ramsey, Parker, Moorehead, Ellis, and Jones. Several reviews have been staged by the battalion on the Parade Way. The annual R. O. T. C. exhibition was given in May, at which there were competitive squad, platoon, company and individual drills. Just as the R. O. T. C. Battalion has been anl outstanding feature in the past, we hope that the future cadets will always make the unit be a real asset to old Lincoln. 1 Lucile Bluford, ’28, Reporter. Approved by the Master Sergeant, Walter Bruce Williams, Military Instructor, U. S. Army, Retired. fl 1 Page Fifty-three IlNCOLNIAN f Company A., Commanding Captain. . . .Lebrun Garner Honorary Captain Thelma Arnold Captain Leon Walker Captain Cordell Norman 1st Lieutenant .Boydie Ramsey R. 0. T. C. 1st Lieutenant Booker Mitchem 2nd Lieutenant Frederick Moten 2nd Lieutenant Oscar Kelley 2nd Lieutenant . Lawrence Artis 1st Sergeant .Oliver Bell Company B., Commanding Captain Walter Epps Honorary Captain. . Wilhelmina Harrison Captain J. R. Lillard Captain Bernard Houston R. O. T. C. 1st Lieutenant Walter Day 2nd Lieutenant James Anderson 2nd Lieutenant James Ramsey Page Fifty-four I I I s [iNCOLNlA iimllHIWIWlHifHfMlMI Company C., R. 0. T. C. Captain Joseph Garner Honorary Captain. . 1st Lieutenant Vernon Parker 1st Lieutenant 2nd Lieutenant Leon Ellis 2nd Lieutenant 1st Sergeant Leon Bowman . Gwendolyn Butler . .Joseph Morehead . . . H. Jarett Jones I I I I I I I m I I Company D., R. O. T. C. Captain Oscar Hayes Honorary Captain 1st Lieutenant Vernon Page 1st Lieutenant. . . . 1st Sergeant .Chester Walker BANiD 1st Lieutenant Julius B. Jones, Director Warrant Officer Melvin Hansome 1st Sergeant Lumbia Raines lone Watson Leslie Smith Page Fifty -five ‘Journalism is the mouth piece of the public r HAT a daily newspaper is to a com- munity, our semi-monthly periodical is to the students of Lincoln High. It is the instrument which proclaims our feelings on every question of student interest. It makes known the standards and ideals of the school and through it we are able to record the memorable deeds of our pro- gressive Lincolnite. Three years ago, the Lincolnite origi- nated and was published as a monthly pe- riodical throughout the year 1925-26, by a staff which worked outside of school hours. A year later, a Newswriting Class was or- ganized which, in co-operation with a Busi- ness Staff, still worked outside of school hours, and published the Lincolnite every two weeks. This year, also, the Lincolnite was published semi-monthly by students en- rolled in the Newswriting Class and a Busi- ness Staff, composed of volunteers. The staff, which rotated with the publication every third issue last year, remained con- stant this year. For the year the Editorial Staff has been composed of Mildred McGaughey, Margar- ette Goss, Nettie Short, Margaret Diggs, Ralph Byrd, Vivian Woods, Nellie Mae Whittaker, Dorothy Young and Gwendolyn Butler. The Business Staff is composed of Harold Strothers, Richard Smith, Jean Wil- liams, Boydie Ramsey, Walter Epps and Prentice Townsend. Miss Smothers and Dr. Blackiston are the faculty advisers of the Editorial and Busi- ness Staffs, respectively. Lucile Bluford, ' 28. TincolniaN J Lincolnite Staff The Lincolnite Staff Page Fifty-siti Y EAR before last a local chapter of the National Honor Society for Secondary Schools was organized in Lincoln High School. Membership is based upon scholar- ship, leadership, character and service. Only members of the two upper classes are eligible for membership. Each member is entitled to wear a pin, an emblem of the so- ciety. The Lincoln High School Chapter has received its char-ter and is an active member of the National Society. The following officers were elected to serve throughout the year: Willa Mae Dud- ley, president; Lucile Bluford, vice-presi- dent; Willardean Reynolds, secretary; Thel- ma Arnold, assistant secretary; Vivian Woods, treasurer. Miss Barker is faculty adviser of the organization. The following students are members of the society, elected by Mr. Cook and sev- eral members of the faculty on the basis of the four qualities mentioned above: Leon Ellis Gwendolyn Butler Mae Wilson Beulah Mitchell Pearl Keeler Idelle Staples Lucille Burton Fern Belt Laurenza Johnson Sammie Lampkins Ralph Byrd Ruth Wilhelmina Harrison lone Watson Ponchetta Price Margarette Goss Mildred McGaughey Leon Bibbs Evelyn Searcey Leona Ware Hortense Jackson Vera Wright Virginia Bryant Arnett I I I I I I I I TincolniaN Student Council Officers He Who Governs Himself is More Truly Governed 99 Since 1923, Lincoln has maintained this self-governing body which was founded with a two-fold purpose, namely, to better the standards of the school and to broaden the minds of the students in the art of self-government. Along with the original purposes, early in each year the Council sets forth definite projects to be worked on. This year it had two, to draw up and adopt a constitution and to publish a student handbook — an d both have been accomplished. Never before has there been published a handbook in the school and for the past two years the Council has been functioning without a Constitution, due to the loss of the one drawn up sev- eral years ago. In carrying out these two projects, the Council has done quite an un- usual thing, displaying a great deal of initiative. Another remarkable accomplishment of this year ' s Council, not set forth as a project, but arising from circumstances, was the establishment of a Student Council Court, which composes the sixth department of the Council, the department of Justice. Aside from these extra activities, the six departments, through which the Council functions, have been very active in carrying on the regular routine of the organization. The department of Recreation was headed by Vera Wright and with the co-opera- tion of Mr. Jeffress as faculty adviser, has sponsored five socials during the school year. The Department of Safety, headed by Claude Porter, and supervised by Mr. May- berry, has been active in distributing fire inspection blanks, making fire charts, and bettering the order in the assembly hall and corridors. The Department of Awards, headed by Lucile Burton and supervised by Miss Glenn, has been instrumental in awarding honor stars for groups one-hundred per cent in banking, and selecting and distributing emblems to the members of the Council. The emblem, a pin, is in the form of an “L”. The Department of Investigation was headed by Leon Walker, and under the su- pervision of Sergeant Williams, has investigated the cases of absentees and dropped students. The most worthy accomplishment of the department has been its success in decreasing the number of students who leave the school premises without permission. The Department of Foreign Relation, headed by J. R. Lillard and supervised by Miss Barker, has been very active in securing data and statistics from other high schools for reference work and comparison. The following were the officers of the Student Council for 1927-28. President .Chalmous Lawshea Assistant Secretary. . . .Gwendolyn Butler Vice-President Lucile Bluford Treasurer Rosa Lee Jamison Secretary .Julia Williams Assistant Treasurer . ..Anna M. Tompkins Serge ant- At- Arms Walter Epps Miss Rosetta Nolan is the faculty head of the Council. Lucile Bluford, ' 28. I I I m Page Fifty-eight Student Council Vendetta Jones Gwendolyn Butler Lucile Burton J. R. Lillard Clauide Porter Marjorie Gordon Cecelia Brassfield Louise Lewis Vera Wright Gertrude Hooker Oliver Bell Lee Davis Edith Williams Minnie Summers Hiley Hill Z.elma Craft Christine Coles Arleitha Hopkins Herber t Miller Guion Bluford James King Henry Wilson Evelyn Searcey Chalmous Lawshea ! W. J. Daniels Lucile Bluford Fayette Brown Walter Epps Leon Walker Rosa Lee Jamison Mabel Billings Daisy Navarro Julia Williams Sherwood Harris Simon Williamson Collins Gilmore Eistella Banks Marjorie Hill Lillie Mae Perkins Ruth Diggs Margaret Jackson Lucille Crith Anna M. Thompkins Charles Haynes J. C. Haynes Herman Glass Zanie McNeamor Reasy Buford Leslie Smith Monroe Burrows Lee Wilson Page Fifty-nine Ill IincolniaN Mathematics Club “No matter where you go, you will al- ways find A place for those who are mathematical- ly inclined ” IN every worthwhile educational institu- tion, you will find a small band of stu- dents, grouped together with one mutual de- sire, one purpose, one thought — to prolong the study of the science of Euclid, of Sir Isaac Newton, of Gauss. Such is the case in Lincoln High School. A small group of students have found the study of figures and space profoundly interesting, charming, and intriguing, as well as brain-wrecking— the adjective most commonly used by indi- viduals to describe this branch of science. With a purpose of enriching their minds, a Mathematical Club, under the supervision of Mr. W. E. Griffin, the untiring and faithful adviser, was organized in the fall of 1925, was reorganized in the year 1926-1927 and again at the beginning of this school year. This year both Mr. Griffin and Miss Nolan have given the club hearty support and su- pervision. Problems, thoughtful and amusing, bio- graphical sketches of eminent mathemati- cians, puzzles, and the mathematical contri- butions of great men, are only some of the phases of the subject discussed in the bi- weekly meetings of the club. Programs were sponsored at each meeting by the Program Committee. Officers were elected early in the year to serve for one school year. They were: President Lucile Bluford Vice-President ; • Ralph Byrd Secretary Victoria Groves Vice- Secretary Chalmous Lawshea Critic Thelma Arnold Treasurer Gwendolyn Butler Assistant Treasurer lone Watson Chairman , Program Com. . . . Thelma Arnold ROLL CALL Beatrice Green Dorothy Hughes Elnora Poston Clairetta Russell Lee Anna Oliver Wilma Lee Goldina Fleming lone Watson Thelma Arnold Gwendolyn Butler Chalmous Lawshea Vivian Woods Victoria Groves Junior Johnson Darby Irving Bernard Hollston Hilda Kirkendoll Majorie Perkins Della Burrows Monroe Burrows Leon Walker Alberta Green Mr. Griffin, Miss Nolan Advisers Page Sixty 1 Spanish Club (Q) RGANIZED for purposes of learning more aboult the customs and ideals of the Spanish people, and to learn better how to speak the language. The program consists of the study of authors and painters of Spanish fame; playlets and games, which in all make up an interesting program. OFFICERS Presidents Louise Lewis Vice-President e Dorothy Hughes Secretaria Lilla M. Marshall Vice-Secretaria Minnie Culliver Tesora Frances Ward Vice-Tesora Laurenza Johnson Critica Ruby Epps Motto : Mas vale sabes que haber. Colors: Rojo y Amarillo. Lilla Mae Marshall, ’ 29 . Motto — “ Knowledge is better than riches” Colors — Red and Yellow. Roll Call Jackson Desmukes Louise Lewis Naomi Brannock Lilla Mae Marshall Hortense Jackson Rosa Lee Jamison Minnie Culliver Thelma Jeffress Mary Bradley Dorothy Gilberta Neil Frances Ward Lorraine Smith Margaret Desmukes Lorenza Johnson Ruby Epps Mae Wilson Nettie Cole Clarietta Russell Hughes Page Sixty- one TincolniaN French Club Roll Call Fonchetta Price Paul Gamble Pearl Keeler Vendetta Jones Beulah Mitchell Jennie Lewis Booker Mitchem Daisy Mitchell John Smith Ida Johnson Theora Frith L. Garner Alberta Green Officers Paul Gamble Daisy Mitchell Pearl Keeler Vendetta Jones President . Vice-President Secretary Ass’t Secretary (P ONTINUING its custom of regular meetings twice a month, “Le Cercle Francais” has done better work this year than in previous years. “Le Cercle Francais” was organized in the fall of 1925, and during the first year several dances were given by members of this organization at socials. The following vear a playlet was given in the assembly. This year “Le Petite Journal” was sub- scribed for by the members and pins were purchased. “Le Cercle Francais” hopes that the fu- ture members will do more than they have done and have success in all their under- takings. Mlle. Ponchetta Price, ’28, Reporter. fwl Page Sixty-two jiTTTTj | [nmj | [ttttt) I jrrnT | jrrmj j jTiT!T|||ure J I NCQLN rmn] | fnrn ||TTnTj ' [[m |pnj nm [ jnmj | [mn| ' JP HE Hi-Y Club during the year of 1927 and 1928 has tried, through the con- tinuous hard work on the part of its mem- bers, to improve in every respect. The first large project was to secure members, willing to devote their time to the good of the club. There were about 25 real members who took a part in the in- terests of the club. There were discussions at every meeting from speakers who were authorities of that particular subject. One of our most helpful topics was “Social Relationship With the Opposite Sex.” This was led by Dr. Black - iston of Lincoln High School. Chalmous Lawshea, our president, and Mr. J. L. Russell, head of the Hi-Y Club of Lincoln, and Boys’ Secretary of the Y, at- tended the Older Boys’ Conference at Mary- ville, Mo. Chalmous told of the Conference in the assembly on the Senior program. The next conference was the Echo Con- ference at the Paseo Y. M. C. A. The con- ference was very inspiring and effective in many respects. We are very proud of three Lineolnites who hold the office of President and Secretary of next year’s Echo Confer- ence. Our business manager, Neil Webb, de- signed an emblem for Lincoln’s Hi-Y Club, which was purchased by the majority of the club and worn on their sweaters. Our most faithful officers, faculty ad- viser, Mr. W. T. White, and Mr. J. L. Rus- sell, sponsor, try to uphold and enforce the slogan and purpose of the club. The officers of the club for 1927 and 1928 are Chalmous Lawshea, President; Steward Kincaid, Vice President; J. R. Lil- lard, Secretary; Bernard Houston, Assistant Secretary; and Neil Webb, Business Mana- ger and General Assistant. It is the hope of the loyal members of the club that the boys of the school shall join the club, and make it a better organi- zation, strengthen its membership, do something to uplift the standards of Lin- coln High School, and plan something greater than the present club has done. Don’t stand back despite the fact that this is a Christian organization, but join it on that account, for it is the only Christian school club for boys. Its purpose is to cre- ate, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. Our slogan is: “Clean Sneech, Clean Living, Clean Sports, and Clean Scholarship,” for which we always stand. C. L. Lawshea, President. I 1 Page Sixty-three Civic Club IP ARLY in the school year the fourth hour Civics class of Miss Mason invited every student in the Civics Department to meet with them and form a Civics organi- zation. As a result of this the “Lincoln High Civics Club” wa organized. Its pur- pose is two-fold: 1. To interest more students in the study of Civics. 2. To promote good citizenship and to develop character. A Constitution and By-Laws were writ- ten and adopted. The following officers were elected: President Herbert Miller Vice-President Zelma Craft Clerk Christine Cole Assistant Clerk Pauline Garret Sergeant-at-Arms Frankie Lyons Assistant James Cox Reporter Mildred Williams Assistant Wyatt Logan Adviser Miss Mason Treasurer L. Esther Smith Chmn. Prog. Com.. . .Emma Lee Homer Chm. Social Com Vera Lee Wood We have had many fine times. Among them are: Three programs, a splendid talk by Mr. Griffin, a St. Patrick ' s party, with plenty of favors and games, and, of course, the big- gest attraction of all is our picnic, which is planned for Decoration Day. A jack toutma- ment was also held in the gym. After 20 minutes the group of good plavers was re- duced to two — Lorena Zollar and L. Esther Smith. Miss Smith was the winner and her picture will be found on the page with the students ' pictures. Miss Mason’s fourth hour class wrote let- ters to children abroad. The girls wrote to England and the boys to Africa. Page Sixty-four TincolniaN Girl Reserves ' J ' HE Lincoln High School Girls’ Reserves was reorganized in September under supervision of Misses Glenn, Nolan, and Monroe, the latter the Girls’ Reserve secre- tary. Officers chosen for the year are as fol- lows: President, Gertrude Hooker; Vice President, Hilda Kirkendoll; Secretary, Thelma Arnold; Assistant, Maida Ward; Critic, Helen Edwards; Treasurer, Della Burroughs. Many enjoyable times have resulted from the meetings and the girls have learned to regard the code as their purpose and ideal. But besides pleasure many serviceable things have been accomplished. Valentines were made by many of the members and taken to the Niles Orphans’ Home and to children in the Mercy- Wheatley wards. A Martha Washington tea was given in honor of Miss Bella Taylor, the National Girl Re- serve secretary, when she visited Kansas City in February. Christmas baskets were filled and delivered to needy families by the Girl Reserves. A membership drive was conducted with Jean Williams and Essie Green as captains. Members and friends helped! the captains se- cure as many new members as possible. Lincoln can now boast of a membership of several hundred girls. A very interesting program was planned and carried out by the group. The features of some of the meetings have been readings, hikes, helpful discussions, recreational meet- ings and other things of interest We hope to have even more interesting meetings next year and equally as many members. Thelma Arnold, ’28, Secretary. 1 if Page Sixty-five HP HE Junior Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. of Kansas City, Mo., was organized Oc- tober 11, 1927, in the Lincoln High School for the fifth year. The officers of the organization are: Eve- lyn Searcy, president; Mildred McGaughey, vice president; Vera Wright, secretary; Lu- cile Bluford, assistant; Chalmous Lawshea, statistician; Victoria Groves, assistant; Leon Walker, historian; Gertrude Coleman, assist- ant. The chairmen of the committees are Roberta Sampson, program; 1 Vivian Woods, publicitv; and Thelma Arnold, finance Mr. James A. Jeffress is the faculty ad- viser. There was a decided increase in the membership over last year, for gradually it is being instilled in the mind ' s of the stu- dents that they can be of great service to the race in later years if they are trained now ! . The organization furnished ushers for the Junior Follies and have sold refreshments at the different socials. It can be well noted that the best students of Lincoln have responded to the call for membership for the N. A. A. C. P. A number will be lost by graduation. Among them are Victoria Groves, Chalmous Lawshea, Lucile Bluford, Vivian Woods, Eben Lightfoot, Thelma Arnold and Leon Walker. May the organization be larger and grander in the coming years! Vivian Woods, ’28. N. A. A. C. P. Page Sixty -six I I a HP HE present Botany Club is the out- growth of the one which was organized in the fall of 1924. It is composed of the members of Mr. Thompkins , various Botany classes and other interested persons. Ques- tions and problems not solved in the regu- lar class periods form the topics of discus- sion and investigation. During this year the cluib has had several interesting and instructive programs, in- cluding a moving picture exhibition. In a constructive way the club has beautified the school grounds, by planting flowers in the urns and about the yard. I I I ill Its present officers are as follows: Leona Ware Chairman Mildred Duvis Ass’t Chairman Idelle Staples Secretary Sammie Lampkin Ass’t Secretary Evelyn Baker Treasurer J pT i it] | funr| | [mu] j ]rrnTj [ [Trnrj | |TTTTi| y pT7Tr j frnTrj | [tti ( |iTnT[ [ [ jf A? m) j ttttt] | | [ttitt] | [mnj fnjjrj j twit |]ttttt] | fnnT| j A. S imd VJ ' ' 5 1 Tctge Six y -seven Dressmaking np HE Vocational Sewing Class has under- taken many interesting projects. Two of the most important ones that have been finished are the making of shirts for men, and the tailoring of a linen suit for each member of the class. Outside sewing has been carried on ex- tensively. Any article that is worn can readily be made by these girls. The sewing class has had an enrollment of thirty-nine this year. The girls spend four hours each day at their trade. It requires two years to complete the course. MEMBERS OF TRADE CLASS Pearl Adams Hattie Berry Angeline Bigby Beatrice Bradford Alice Broadus Reasey Buford Lina Dottery Helen Edwards Dorothy Fields Ethel Fisher Maud Frederick Florence Harvey Freida Harrington Sarah Hillery Claudia Hopkins Gladys Hunter Alice Ruff Nagoi Smith Rita Johnson Lucile Jordon Ollie Rannion Edan McCoy Estelle McKittrick Emeline Nash Verta Reynolds Lola Thomas Susie Thurman Mary Gaston ajltTHIMlWIMIIinnliW J 928 MIMIMlMlMIrtlMlMIrt ewrni rarl Hi Page Sixty -eight I tmnj | tmiil | Imnl | tnm] | mn| | lum] | |imii | [Hml | |nnil | ) tnmj I (mo] I tnmj | Ixmi] | InniJ | tiniii | [nni] | |mid | Page Sixty-nine Special Cooking Class jN September, 1927, nineteen jolly, busi- ness-like girls entered the cafeteria to begin a hard year’s work in cooking. Their chief object was to try to please the pa- trons of the cafeteria. The work of the department is divided in- to groups such as sandwich-making, pies, preparation of hot foods, desserts, salads, beverages, cakes, and candies. Each pupil is assigned a special job for a period of five weeks. One period of, each day is de- voted to theory work. The members of the class are: Post Graduates Pearl Glover Arnette Jones Seniors Mary A. Gates Hortense Brown Juniors Nellie Edwards Florence Chatman Katherine Conley Dorothy Day Mattie Hart Sophomores Wilma Stewart Marie Robinson Dorothy Spears Edith Miller Freshmen Georgiana Hickum Hortense Murphy Reporters Mary A. Gates Hortense Brown LU TincolniaN ? A MONG the various traces taught to boys of Lincoln High School is Gas Engine, by Mr. Foster; Painting, by Mr. Massey; Carpentry, by Mr. Herriford; Cabinet-Mak- ing, by Mr. McGee; Masonry, by Mr. Smith; Stationary Engineering, by Mr. Russell, and Mechanical Drawing, by Mr. Westmore- land. These various departments have accom- plished much creditable work during the year, in part because the shops are equipped with the most modern machinery and be- cause both students and teachers have worked diligently to accomplish the largest possible success. At the second semester there was intro- duced a fourth period, known as trade prac- tice, for the trade classes, enabling them to get the theoretical part of their trade. It has proved very beneficial to all students. During the latter part of the school year the boys in the advanced class constructed fireplaces, porches and steps of brick. The work proved to be especially interesting to the students. Other work, including arches, chimneys, garden wall bond, designs and common brick laid brick walls of various bonds, has been developed and perfected. The last part of the year was spent . in contests of speed and accuracy, in which most of the students are very well versed. Edward Henderson, John Hayes, Vernie Ross, and Clyde Newman tied for first place at the end of the contest with an average of 110 bricks per hour. Clyde Newman, ’29, Reporter. HERRIFORD’S third hour trade boys have been very busy this year, and have done excellent work during the last semester. Eight easels were made by Herbert Smith, a student of the carpentry department. A platform fpr the Junior play was built by the following students: Her- bert Smith, Amos Hayes, Paris Harrington, John Smith, Conrad Lynch, Elbert Thomp- son, Earl Weddington, William Guy and Nathaniel Nelson. During the week of April 23, twenty-four ladders and twelve hurdles were completed. A special job of building a black walnut radio cabinet was given to Herbert Smith and Lovie Mc- Mullen. A special period has been given to the boys of the shop to help them practice in the estimation of different materials used in wood construction. There were playhouses made for different schools, nlay stores, doll houses, etc., for both white and colored schools. There are to be no certificates awarded this year from this department. 1RECAUSE of the whole-hearted ness and the co-operation of the students and the continuous and helpful advice of our in- structor, Mr. Wm. Smith, the students of the Masonry Shop have made the school year of 1927-28 a very successful one. The boys of this division seem to grasp the meaning of what this trade will mean to them in their future life. Gas Engine News ' R. WM. D. FOSTER, instructor of the Gas Engine Department, has intro- duced what is known as the “related trades.” In this department the related trades con- sists of the making of tools which in turn teaches the boy how to use certain tools and machinery. Among the various tools made are plumb bobs, cross-pin hammers, “C” clamps, end wrenches, solder scrapers, valve grinders, and several other tools. It is related to the auto work in that it teaches of different metals and alloys, and how to use certain machinery and tools. The making of the tools in turn teaches the boy the art of filing, draw filing, temper- ing, case hardening, center punching, drill- ing and counter sinking, adjusting and using hack saws, laying out work, tapping, milling, thread cutting, lathe turning, etc. Such work is very delicate and indeed very interesting, for one is taught just what one or two thousandths of an inch means when two pieces of metal are to be united, or fit in some space where it ex- pands when heated or where there is to be power escaped. The trade practice class, taught by Mr. W. T. White, prepares the boy to know the names and uses of the various parts of the automobile; how various metals are united; what kind of metals are used in cars and why; the operation of all types of cars and everything that might be of interest to make the boys theoretical mechanics as does the shop work make them practical me- chanics. Chalmous Lawshea is to receive a certifi- cate from this department, having ob- tained an average of “E” for the four years. S t g I tnmj | limil I tnm] | [mil] | tnml | jimil | tnuil j tnmj | tnmj | tmnlT Page Seventy The Lincoln High School cabinet shop is one of the best equipped shops in the school system. The equipment consists of one hol- low chisel mortiser, one double arbor saw table, one 12-inch joiner, one 38-inch band- saw, one 36-inch surfacer, two tool grind- ers, one drum sander, and three turning lathes. These are all the product of the J. A. Fay Egan and the Oliver Machine Company. During the past year the cabinet shop turned out the following equipment for the various Senior and Junior high schools and grade schools of the School District of Kansas City: Bleachers for our gym, 492 tables of va- rious kinds, screens, dictionary stands, fil- in Cabinet Making ing cases, etc., four tool cabinets, two sets enlarged floor blocks for kindergarten, six filing cases for music department, one desk for the superintendent’s office, 13 stand- ards, J. H. work benches, 12 hat racks, one double-faced pedestal blackboard, 56 play- ground standards, 12 drawing boards, two trophy cases and numerous other pieces. These were made from white oak, red oak, birch, magnolia, maple, gum and clear yellow pine. Besides the making of new furniture, the boys of the cabinet shop repair all the broken furniture for Lincoln High School. Several of the boys in the cabinet shop get quite a bit of work to do outside of school. Painting Department AS in previous years, the painting depart- ment has been busy with work for our school and the Board of Education. Con- siderable of the less technical work and small jobs were done by the boys taking the one hour course. The advanced students, Edward Thomp- son, J. W. Baity, Sherwood Harris, Henry Williams, and Lamba Bains, decorated the lady teachers’ rest room, painted signs and finished off our trophy cases, new and old, besides much other special work. The paint department of 1928 has in it two willing and hard working young women, Vivian Woods and Edna Parker, who have been studying interior decoration. Page Seventy-one WPiif W i H i HTf JlNCOLNIAN f The making of glass signs has been a special feature this year. Two glass signs were made by Ethridge Hawkins and Felix Payne, for the Lincoln Book Shoppe, 18th and Vine. During the semester, a trade practice class was organized. Information dealing with problems that painters need to know (both sign painting and house painting) were studied. Woods, an d to what class each belong, paint pigments, color mixing and matching, and contract estimating were un- dertaken. From these are taught the busi- ness side of painting, how houses are paint- ed and how they are paid for. The class officers are as follows: Chairman Claude Porter, ’28 Vice-Chairman W. J. Daniels, ’28 Secretary J. W. Baity, ’28 Vice-Secretary John Williamson, ’31 Critic Edward Thompson, ’27 Sergeant- At- Arms E. A. Bowman, ’30 Student Teacher Thomas Stanton, ’29 Reporter Claude Porter, ’28 Reporter Edward Thompson, ’27 INCOLN HIGH SCHOOL and the two Negro Hospitals of the city — Wheatley Provident and General Hospital No. 2 — work hand in hand to train young women for a life of service, both themselves and their race. Medical Science and its new and intrigu- ing discoveries are teaching people to live the appointed three score years and ten. The Nurse, in her broadening scope, has more than assisted in helping others to live. 1927-28 marks only the completion of a year’s term — in the three years’ course out- lined for them. Since September many of those who started the year have been called home again without completing their Fresh- man course. But looking forward to a brighter 1928-29, to new discoveries and ad- vantages, this group close the year and en- ter upon a vacation with a release from nine months of strenuou s but delightful work: Wheatley Hospital Zelonia Walker Gladys Williams Thelma Shipman Gladys Layden Hortense Wyatt Della Bright Evelyn Evans Page Seventy-two i 1928 3 Paul Gamble, Captain Football Basketball — Boys, Girls “L” Club i s i I Football Team L INCOLN High School’s football team suffered a handicap this year. Coach Wright built his team with a nucleus of only three of last year’s men, who had not graduated. Although having a green team, Lincoln kept the colors up. We finish ect in a tie for first place with Western College Academy and Summer High of Kansas City, Kansas. The first game of the season was played at Topeka, Kansas, with Kansas Vocational School Academy. Lincoln won by the score of 8 to 0, but the game was not counted in the M. V. I. A. A. conference. The second game was with the L. H. S. Alumni, at Tramway Park, Kansas City, Mo. With the hard defense of Lincoln, the Alumni pushed back Lincoln’s goal for a safety, giving Lincoln 2 points. The Alumni tried and tried to make a touchdown, but failed to do so. The game ended, Lincoln 2, Alumni 0. The Lincoln High School of Sedalia was the first conference game to be played which was forfeited, giving Lincoln a 1 to 0 vic- tory. Sumner was next to be played, which was a tied game, 0 to 0. Western College Academy was next on the list and the first team to ever make a touchdown on Lincoln in many a year. This game was also a tie, 6 to 6. Western University battled us to another tie, but had to forfeit it for ineligi- bility. Lincoln next traveled to St. Louis to play Vashon High School, where we were defeated, 6 to 0. Lincoln High School played its last game with Sumner, which was a consolation game. The score at the end of the game was 6 to 6. Suggs, Graves, and Captain Gamble made the touch-downs for Lincoln this season. Four men from Lincoln’s team were se- lected on the all valley team: Hayes, center; Suggs, end; Captain Gamble, tackle; and Morgan, guard. There were three men to go on the second team: Jones, Gant and Brown. It is noteworthy that Adolphus Jones, one of the men selected, was playing his first season on any football team. Mc- Kenzie Coleman, end, made a very fine showing this vear, winning a place on the honorable mention team. John Hayes was made captain of the 1928 football team. We are wishing for him and the 1928 Tigers a season of unbroken victories. Felix H. Payne, Jr., ’28. i ■ vfti t = Page Seventy- four yfrnTrj | (ttttt] j fmrrj j fTrnrj ) m| | ( ttitt) ( jrnrT{ jjrrrrr I N C QL Ni I Jmrj | [ffliq [ nnj j jimij | jHQlj | {mn{ | jlllllj j pnnjX Basketball Team HP HE Lincoln High School basketball teams have staged a comeback from 1923, when we won the M. V. I. A A. championship. Since then, Sumner of Kan- sas City, Kansas, Lincoln’s foe, has won it four consecutive years. Coach Wright again built his team around two men — Captain Pauli Gamble and Adol- phus Jones, both guards — who with Warren, Pennington, Payne, Haggerman, Norman, Coleman, Franklin Green and Hooten, made up the first ten. Clifford Warren, a junior in Lincoln High School, made a sensational record this year. This was his first time ever going out for Lincoln’s team. He was on the second five and had made a basket in every game when Cordell Norman, of the first five, was in- jured, and was out of the games for the rest of the season. Coach Wright then put “Clif,” as he is known around the school, in on the first five. At the end of the season, Warren was selected all-valley forward of the M. V. I. A. A. and tenth high point man in the valley. This is the most remarkable record for his first year playing ever made by any high school player in the associa- tion. The class of 1928 wishes him one even bigger and better season next year. Lincoln defeated every team until the game with Sumner at home, when all dope was set for Sumner to win. Well! The dope was upset. It was too much with Warren, Jones and Pennington, at the end of the game Lincoln was 16, Sumner 14. This put Lincoln in first place and Sumner second. Lincoln swept through the valley Undefeated until the return game with Sum- ner. There was not much dope this time. Sumner made a two-basket and a free throw at the end of the game, and the score was Lincoln 13, Sumner 18. This game tied Lin- coln and Sumner for champs of the M. V. I. A. A. Lincoln also defeated the champs of Oklahoma. Booker T. Washington High School of Tulsa in a post-season game. It was not alone the excellent playing of the team, but also the fine work of Coach Wright and his Kay See Meteors, Coach Wright’s efficient coaching during his first year at Lincoln, and has made for him an enduring place in the heart of every Lin- colnite and every supporter of the best in athletics. He is from Kansas, a graduate of Baker University, at Baldwin, Kansas. He ' was about the first colored man to ever play on Baker’s varsity football and basket- ball team all his four years there, and was presented many gold and silver footballs and basketballs. Felix H. Payne, Jr., ’28. w Page Seventy-five LU IincolniaM S JJ 1 I 1 I I Girls ' Basketball Team Aileen Wells Daisy Navarro Louise Lewis (Cap.) Florecia Fields E stella Banks Miss Z. Taylor, Etta Spencer Frances Ward L. Esther Smith Coach. Marjorie Perkins Eula Barnes Hr RACK and Tennis have just started as we go to press. Captain Nolan of the track team has been warming up for the last week or so. Lincoln won the track meet last year, and the prospects are bright for winning it this. Graduation last year took many members of the track team, who are making good elsewhere. Walls, Gordon, N. Walls, H. Nathaniel, are among those who are marking a name for Lincoln in schools of higher learning. The class of 1928 wishes the track team a great success. The tennis team is really getting into shape. Captain Haggerman and Felix Payne have been contenders in the Ameri- can Tennis Association for the last two years. Haggerman is the first ranking ju- nior player of the city, while Payne is sec- ond. Payne and Warren are first ranking junior doubles of this city. Lincoln won last year ' s tennis tournament, the first to be staged by the M. V. I. A. A. Graduation will take Haggerman and Payne and Lin- coln will need new comers. Come out boys and fill the ranks that the blue and gold may continue to triumph. Felix H. Payne, Jr., Sports Editor, ' 28. H I I 1 ilMlMlKlMIMlMIMIKIM 928 fllMIMMMlMIMlMlM Page Seventy-six j | [nrnj j [mTTj | jnTrrj [ | nuj [ [muj | [mnj | [mm Tincolnia[ sJ I I I I HP HE “L” Club is an organization of boys and girls who have so well used and shown their athletic ability that they have been outstanding in their particular field, and have, hence, been awarded “L’s.” The boys may win four types of “L’s,” one for football, basketball, tennis, and track. After the first year a stripe is added for ea ch year that an “L” is won. The captain of a team wins a star. The girls may win “L’s” by the point system, which consists of honors won by hiking, gymnasium work, and other sports. In 1926-27 girls were awarded “L’s.” This was the first year for such an interest in girls’ athletics. Persons who have won “L’s” and who join the club, belong to the club from then on. The Members: lone Watson Gwendolyn Butler Beatrice Culliver Hilda Kirkendoll Ethel Fisher Claude Elliot Mable Wilson Estella Banks Fern Belt Dorothy Felton Paul Gamble The advisers for the club are the Misses Z. Taylor and M. Rhodes, and Messrs. Jef- fress and Wright. I 11 m 1 m ini S I Page Seventy-seven TincolniaM Liff-Laffs Policeman (to be-spectaclecl teacher, who had witnessed the smash): “You say you saw the accident, sir? What was the num- ber of the car that knocked this man down ? ” Mr. Griffin (mathematics teacher) : “I’m afraid I’ve forgotten the number, but I re- member noticing that if it were multiplied by itself the cube root of the product would be equal to the sum of the digits reversed.” Earl : Why do you get down on your knees every time you sneeze ? Stewart: The doctor told me not to get my feet wet. ADVERTISING IS POWERFUL (Received by the Lincolnite) “Thursday I lost Chalmous’ Hi-Y pin, which I valued very dearly. Immediately I inserted an ad in your Lost and Found Column and awaited results. Yesterday I went home and found the pin on another dress. God bless your paper.” She: “Haven ' t I always been fait to you?” He: “Yes, but I want you to be fair and warmer.” Grace: “What do you do !fbr insomnia?” Gertrude: “I count sheiks jumping over the fence.” I The English Teacher Takes Up Slang 1. Cease masticating the fabric. 2. Torrid canines. 3. It ' s the feline ' s facial hirsute adorn- ments. 4. Atta young male of the species of “homo sapiens.” 5. I will announce to the third planetary satellite of the sun. 6. It is the small succulent fruit. 7. Might I ask if it is not the conformity to facts? Translations: 1. Quit chewing the rag. 2 . 3 4. 5 . 6 . 7. Hot dog! It’s the cat’s whiskers. Atta boy! I’ll tell the world. It’s the berries. Ain’t it the truth? Jasper: “All your love for me has turned to hate.” Frances: “If it had I wouldn’t hate you very much.” “I don’t mind having rings on my fing- ers,” he said, as he limped from the dance, “but hang me if I can stand belles on my toes!” Woodard Studio Kansas City Chicago Photos of Style and Dignity All Photos in this Annual Made by Woodard Studio 1811 Vine Street Clifton 0202 Lincoln Building, Kansas City, Mo. H rfl Page Seventy-eigrit tm j |mTTj | |TTTTTj j |TTTrTjJ}nTrrj [ jlTHTj j jHTTrj|jrFFjJjrim j INGQLNl JIHl] [ [TTTTTj j [TTTTTj | TTTnJ| p nTT | hlT[Tj | jTTITTj HOME OFFICE 428 East 35th Street Chicago, 111. John Holloman, President BRANCH OFFICE Suite 222 Lincoln Bldg. 18th and Vine Phone : Harrison 8685 Pyramid Insurance Company Opportunity f YOU CAN GET IT WITH THE PYRAMID As a Salesman , you can make your ability a Telling Factor for development in the Insurance field The Company is giving employment to a host of men and women of our race as agents, assistant superintendents, superintendents, stenographers, typists, traveling agents, claim agents, managers, in fact all positions from office boy to president are filled by members of our race. BENEFITS From January 3rd, 1927, to December 26th, 1927, for sick and accident benefits paid in Kansas City alone, were $12,046.86. At present the Kansas City Agency consists of 21 representatives, an increase of five (5) over last year. Protection 1 in Case of Sickness, Accident and Death 1 M! H-l f; r GAYNER’S COMMUNITY DRUG STORES Wholesale and Retail FREE DELIVERY ANYWHERE 14th and Michigan 1507 E. 18th St. Vi. 3762 Ha. 8166 Ha. 7332 Ha. 6604 Jas. O. F. Thomas Lemuel D. Williams HARRISON 4748 THOMAS WILLIAMS PRINTING CO. First Class Printers Invitations and Announcements of All Kinds On 19th between Paseo and Vine Kansas City, Missouri M. Sc C. Pharmacy Your Drug Store EIGHTEENTH AND TROOST Telephones: HArrison . 7695 GRand 0905 Call Us. We Deliver Promptly Wiley’s Pharmacy SERAT WILEY, Prop. Phone Harrison 9024 18th and Woodland Kansas City, Mo. Pag £ Seventy -nine IincolniaN Your Future And the future of every graduate of high schools and coheges is bound up, inevitably, with the Negro press. The great papers of the race, The Call, The Courier, The Defender, The Afro-American, The Amsterdam News and others will insure a healthy public opinion in which you can grow to your possibilities and your efforts will reap the reward they deserve. Make them better servants for you and the race not only by subscrib- ing for them, but by patronizing the firms who advertise in their columns. The Kansas City Call “ A Company You Will Eventually Join 9 That Is Dependable T vURING the time that we have been privileged to serve the people of this community we have always maintained a Prompt, Courteous and Efficient Service. Universal Life It has always been a source of satisfac- tion to us to know that our many satisfied customers look to us for Dependable Ser- vice. Insurance Co. Look over the following list for the ar- ticles that need our attention. of Tennessee Men’s Suits, Ties, Furs, and Overcoats. Ladies’ Gloves, Oriental and Evening Gowns, Domestic Rugs, Ladies’ Suits, Draperies, Blankets, Dresses or Wraps, and Lamp Shades. Our Drivers Always at Your Service CALL GRAND 4246 Capital Paid in Full $100,000.00 Powell Cleaners and BRANCH OFFICE 1738 Troost Ave. Grand 3732 Tailors 1210 East 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. Page Eighty TincolniaN Chapman Dairy 1207 Locust PASTEURIZED AND RAW MILK AND CREAM Wholesale: Vi. 9624 Retail: Vi. 9620 III Res: CLifton 3438 — Phones— HArrison 9717 Earl Cartwright Johnny Jones Harrison 9717 Taxi NIGHTINGALE FREE DELIVERY Soft Drink Parlor and Barbecued Meats All Sandwiches 20 c and 25 c ED RAMSEY, Prop. 1518 E. 12th St. HI Victor 5287 Phones Harrison 8810 THE RELIABLE PHARMACY C. H. Maurer 15th and Paseo Kansas City, Mo. HArrison 9449— PHONE— HArrison 9449 One Day Service — We Call For and Deliver CLEANERS A.B. TAILORS We Make a Specialty of RELINING, ALTERING REPAIRING HATTERS FRANKLIN BROTHERS 1710 E. 10th St. Kansas City, Mo. Harrison 9024 THE WILLIAMS TIRE CO. V ulcanizing — Re-treading Tires on Time Payments Road Service 1722 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. Li Li n n Page Eighty-one i£J TincolniaN J The Newday Products Company, Inc. Manufacturers of SOAP K. E. CAMPBELL U. S. ARNOLD Busy Bee Candy Co. 1613 E. Eighteenth St. Fresh Candy Daily Tables For Ladies LOTH LEW’S Best Hamburgers and Cones 1619 E. 18th St. Moten Hayes Music Co. 1616 E. 18th St. Victor , Columbia , Okey and Vocation Records D. T. Grant MODERN CLEANERS 1831 Paseo Harrison 8684 Telephone Harrison 1080 GEO. W. HEDGEPETH Physician and Surgeon 1703 East 12th St. S. E. Cor. 12th and Highland Kansas City, Mo. Harrison 2294 — Calls Day or Night MILLER FLORAL COMPANY Flowers for All Occasions 1321 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. W. F. CLARK Lawyer 1621 E. 12th St. PASEO BOOTERY We Are Agents For Florsheim Shoes 1509 E. 18th LEVY ' S Men’s and Ladies’ High Grade Furnishings 1619 E. 12th St. Harrison 9722 FRANK GANGEL Groceries and Meats 1701 E. 13th St. Harrison 9652 A Satisfied Customer Is Our Greatest Pleasure Page Eighty-two JincolniaN Threefold (goodness ? A SMART BOX 5 DAINTY ARRANGEMENT ? ASSORTED FONDANTS CHOCOLATE COATED These are the things that make people of taste prefer Vassar Chocolates Your popularity with her will be as- sured if you Give Chocolate ? KANSAS CITY flirty different packages for your selection B The Lincoln Book and Music Shoppe Will appreciate your trade for school books and supplies Always Glad to Serve You. Always Trying to Please. A Beautiful Line of Souvenir Photographs of Negro Business Scenes. Thank you — call again at 1813 Vine Street HArriscn 7989 WATKINS BROS. UNDERTAKING COMPANY 1729 Lydia Ave. Kansas City, Mo. Phone Harrison 7989 DR. I. F. SCOTT Physician and Surgeon 1705 E. 12th St. Phone HA. 8163 DR. E. J. MARSHALL Phone Benton 6526 Lady Attendant H. B. MOORE UNDERTAKING CO. 1820 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. H. AND H. CLEANERS 2416 Vine Clifton 4242 SAM’S TAXI METERS Phone Harrison 3040 Day or Night Stand 19th and Vine Page Eighty-three IMj 1 1 TincolniaN ? dorplatew Qfiand Walnut - Kansas City PerfectPluterforall pnntingpwpom -on time service Main 4707 1 1 1 tmid I luml 1 tmid I tronj I tnml I tnmj I tmnJ i tnm] I tnuij Hnml I I tmnj I tnmj | imn] | timi] | tmnl I Imuj I [nnij I InniJ Page Eighty-four I P 1111 ! I pPn] I I pim} I p nnj I j onij 1 1™ 11 ! 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Though far from you we’re sure to roam, And other schools shall see, But even after we are grown We’ll always think of thee. Page Eighty-eight