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

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T incolnit R The Student Council s6§5 i ft The Student Council is an organization to furnish the students an opportunity to develop the power of self government, to appreciate demo- cracy, to realize the ideals of good character and citizenship, to encourage true sportsmanship, to induce clean living and habits and to uplift the standards of Lincoln High School. Any regular student of Lincoln High School is eligible for membership, but every member must maintain a reputation for conspicious good character and deportment. Annually and not later than October of each year, cne representative is elected from each fresh- man and sophomore group, two from each senior and junior group and one from each trade group. At the first meeting of the Student Council, one junior and one senior are nominated for presi- dent. The entire student body votes and chooses the president. The election was won by the Junior candidate this year. From the members of the student council there are organized five committees which care lor the general welfare of the school. These com- mittees are the department of safety, department of awards, department of investigation, depart- ment of foreign relaions, department of recreation and the department of justice. All committees consist of a department head and faculty advisor. The department heads and their advisors are as follows: 1. Safety — Guion Bluford; Mr. Thompson, Advisor. Awards — Alexander Jones; Miss Baker, Advisor. Investigation — Richard Clarkson; Mr. Mayberry, Advisor. Foreign Relations — Jaunita Mullen; Miss Brown, Advisor. Recreation — Laura Lankford; Mr. Jeffress, Advisor. Justice — George Murdock; Mr. Griffin, Advisor. The officers of the Student Council for the year 1929-30 are as follows: James King, President; Hiley Hill, Vice-President; Christine Cole, Secretary; Laura Lankford, Assistant Secretary; Florecia Fields, Treasurer; Alberta Lewis, Assistant Treasurer; Paul Davis, Sergeant-at-Arms. The faculty advisors to the Student Council are Miss Nolan, Miss Brown, Mr. Jeff- ress- Mr. Mayberry and Mr. Thomas. The outstanding accomplishment of the Student Council this year is the checking system. It has been a success. It has done away with many of the losses of articles at the socials and the wraps aresafer. 2 . 3. 4. 5. 6 . What’s the Use? If you do not have school spirit, the Lincolnite calls you names. If you do have school spirit, everyone says you’re trying to show off. If you don’t buy an Activities Ticket, the Athletic Association will “go broke.” If you do buy an Activities Ticket, you have to do without your lunch for a month. If you don’t go out for football, you are a slacker. If you do go out for it, you get your nose broken and an F as well. If you hang around the girls, you are a “mollycoddle.” If you leave them alone, you are a “rough neck” and a “low brow.” If you pass in all your work, you had a “pull”. If you flunk out, you’re a “feeble wit.” So, what’s the use??? Grace Vivian Brown - «3 1930 Ess-

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The Senior Girl Reserve group was organized in October with the following officers: Thelma Johnston, President; Grace V. Brown, Vice-President; Mary Baldridge, Sec- retary; Lucy Williams, Assistant Secretary; Snova Perkins, Treasurer; Miss Glenn, Advisor. These officers with the help of the various committees have put in a busy and suc- cessful year, not through the interesting meetings, teas, parties, etc,, but they have tried to spread cheer to others. During the World Fellowship period a Japanese tea was given in honor of Mrs. Bella McKnight, the National G. R. Secretary. At Xmas time the group visited the Old Folks’ Home at Little Blue, Mo., and pre- sented a short program and gave candy to the inmates. At the Valentine season, valentines were made by the girls and these together with candy were presented to th inmates of the Leeds Sanatorium, a short program was also rendered. Other interesting programs were carried out by these girls but space just permits finally the mention of the Glee Club organized during the year and which on several occasions furnished numbers for various programs among which was the Recognition Services held at Centennial Church at which time this Glee Club formed the choir for the entire service. May we mention here Miss Cross, our G. R. Secretary, whose untiring efforts have helped make such a complete year. The Seniors Dictionary ( Dedicated to the Juniors ) Admit— A necessary evil. Assembly — Official bunk house. Auditorium — The enclosed space above the east and west corridor and located on the second floor. Business Committee — A bunch of heels that is neither a committee nor busy. Championship — An adjective to modify Lincoln’s athletic teams. Chemistry — A two hour course in fun, joy, tests and cooperative work. Debate — The ambition of Burdette Hockaday and Harry Johnson. Diploma — The receipt for a loaf of four years. E — The unpardonable sin, seldom seen. Football — Honorable murder. s S 1930

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gws n; — T . incolnit F. kw- R. O. T. C. As it has been in previous years, the R. 0. T. C. has been one of Lincoln’s most out- standing departments throughout the entire school year. Under the efficient direction of Master Sergeant William L. Bryson, United States Army, Retired, the Unit has been able to hold itself far above reproach. One of the outstanding performances of the unit during the year was its taking part in the Armis- tice Day Parade. In the parade were all the R. O. T. C. Units of the city together with various American Legion Posts. Lincoln’s Battalion made such a favorable impression in the parade that many creditable comments were received from citizens of hgh esteem. During the annual inspection by Captain Mitchell, keen rivalry among companies was exhibited. The companies were rated as follows: First place, Co. B, com- manded by Captain Cecil Reeves; Second place, Companies C and D were so evenly matched that they were declared a tie. Company A, although last was not far behind the other companies. Cadet Lloyd Haymes and Edward Brown, Co. A; Cadet David, Jollie, Co. B; Cadet R. L. Guinn, Co. C, and Cadet Meril McLin, Co. D, were given special men- tion for their neatness. The honor of Major of the Battalion was given to Cadet Hiley Hill while that of honorary Major went ot Cadet Cecil Reeves. Other officers contributing to the success of the Battalion are: Cadet Captain Paris Harrington, Supply Officer; Cadet First Lieu- tenant Harry Johnson, Adjutant of the Battalion. The honor of Sponsor Major of the Battalion was conferred upon Miss Charlotte C. Nix. The Honorary Captains are: Miss Juanita Marie Marshall, attached to Co. A: Miss Roberta Sampson, attached to Co. B; Miss Frances McCampbell, attached to Co. C.; Miss Ethel Lee Thomas, attached to Co. D, and Miss Calantha Brown, attached to the Band. s»3 1930