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

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T jncolnit R jgs Class History k “Yes, I remember the class of ‘30’. It’s history? Yes, have a seat and I will tell it to you.” So saying Miss Lincolnite took me into the past, into her Parlor of Recollections, before a bright glowing fireplace over which was inscribed Friendship, Scholar- ship, and Achievement. Her sweet, clear voice and round motherly face were so soothing I wondered if I were sleeping but didn’t dare pinch myself to find out. “Once upon a time, in the month of September “she began” a group of boys and girls set foot in the castle of Learn- ing. They lived on the first floor of the castle and were called Freshmen. Soon a party was given by those who lived on the second floor that they might feel at home in the castle. The Newcomers ex- plored every nook and soon each chid was gathering seeds of Learning from its rooms. Some planted these seeds, some threw them away, and some did not even bother to pick them up. The Honor Roll was the prize given those who planted theirs. Anna Sampson, Roberta Samp- son, Mollie Nix and Frances McCampbell were the first four freshmen whose names stood out. “How the time flew! Soon September came again and upstairs to the hall of the Sophomores where once again the rooms were explored and the Learning shown among them. This year, several boys stand out in athletics. The close of the year giving ‘Mac’ Coleman a cup as best boy athlete for that year and ‘Cliff’ War- ren a letter. Roberta and Anna Sampson (Sampson in the strength of their knowl- edge) still leading in the scholastic abil- ity, while Mollie Nix, Hiley Hill, Bernard Goss, Mineola Briscoe and Hortense Mackey followed. “Once more the scene changed, this time to the third floor of the castle where they were named Juniors. B. R. Smith was editor-in : chief of the school paper during the first semester and Eleanor Westmoreland, Jonnie Thelma Nix, Ada Dickerson, Loraine Walker, Marie Mar- shall, and Ethel Thomas joining in the ranks of the Honor Roll. ‘Mac’ Coleman led us to victory in football, and ‘Cliff’ Warren made a success of basketball. The Junior Play! A cast of twenty-two Juniors, presented on May 3, a three-act comedy of college-life filled to the brim with laughter and love-making. George Hurse, Marie Marshall, Helen Redmond, Hiley Hill, Burdette Hockaday and Harry Johnson took the leads.” “Miss Lincolnite paused, and I scarce- ly dared breathe for fear I would be blown away just as the story was go- ing its supposed last lap. However, she soon came out of her trance and con- tinued with her tale. “Dignified, sedate, and very conceited they mounted the stairs to the last and most difficult floor. Here under the guidance of Miss Smothers and Mr. Mars- den in English Literature things began to look dark and the seeds of Learning seemed very, very, slippery. There were many breathless moments when all the seeds seemed lost forever. Nevertheless, a courageous attitude was assumed and after few auspicious moments all was well again. Harry Johnson, Cecil Reeves, and George Hurse were locally known as an all-star quartette. Laura Lankford won many praises with her golden voice. They had their orator too, in the person of Minnie Summers. In addition to the stars of the past year, new dramatic fa- vorites sprang up: Thelma Johnston, Tannon Caskey and Edith Williams were great successes. “The football and basketball seasons were brought to a triumphant close un- der the leadership of ‘Mac’ Coleman in football and ‘Cliff’ Warren in basketball. The school paper was edited by one en- tire Senior staff. Harold Strothers was the Editor-in-Chief. “Soon their time was spent and with a mixture of anticipation and sorrow in their hearts these boys and girls passed the portals of the castle door and con- tinued down the path of life. Some went to higher castles of learning; some en- tered the field of matrimony and others sought success each in his own way. Life was full of song and adventure when I saw them last and I pray to God that they will never suffer the pangs of In- gratitude, Failure and Remorse — that Life will always hold for them the hope and promise that they cherished when I knew them.” The fire died — its embers faded. The old lady too left me. I rubbed my eyes in wonder. I was sitting at home before my desk and before me lay a sheet of paper bearing two words — “Class His- tory.” Marie Marshall, Glass Historian. Page Twenty — asS 1930 Bea-

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T Jncolnit R Lincolnite Queen ORALENE JENKINS To Miss Oralene Jenkins, the charming representative of Mr. Marsden’s group, and one of the most popular of the senior girls, belongs the coveted honor of being featured as the Lincolnite Queen. We wish to congratulate her and thank her and the other contestants, Misses Beatrice Gulliver and Victoria Warren for a most successful contest. Long live the Queen! Page Nineteen -sag 1930

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R incolnit R Honor Society The Lincoln High School Chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in 1926. Its members are composed of the highest standing Seniors and Juniors in the school. The election which is held annually is based on scholarship, service and char- acter. Membership in this organization is one of the highest honors any student in Lin- coln High School can attain, as only a limited number of students can belong. The following Seniors are members: Ethel Thomas, Marjorie Hill, Marie Marshall, Calanthe Brown, Charlotte Nix, John Bluford, Grace V. Brown, Prentice Townsend, Marguerite S. Johnson, Mary Anna Sampson, Roberta Sampson, Hiley Hill, Bernard Goss, Mineola Briscoe, Marion Watkins, Johnnie Nix and Mollie Nix. Beautitudes 1. Blessed are the studious for theirs is the Honor Roll. 2. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after knowledge for they shall be filled. 3. Blessed are they who miss their sleep for their lesson’s sake f or they shall be satisfied at the term’s end. 4. Blessed are they who can bear persecution for knowledge’s sake with a smile, for they shall be finally glad. 5. Blessed are they that do for the good of those about them and not for self- pleasure, for they shall be rewarded. 6. Blessed are they that know how to correct without being commanding, for they shall have many friends. 7. Blessed is he who has a high ambition in life, for he shall attain it. 8. Blessed is the student who won’t be discouraged for he will inspire others. 9. Blessed are they who are honest for their own sake, for they shall be rewarded. Dovie Brown, ’30 Page Twenty-One