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

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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

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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

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