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

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0v= Senior Girls’ Glee Club Members Soprano — Arlene Anderson, Gertrude Whitley, Oree Thomas, Evelyn Collins. Mezzo Soprano — Mary E. Cole, Mar- guerite Pittman, Maxine Sparks, Jewel Milligan, Clarice Wood, Helen Blakely. Alto — Marianna Beck, Anna Jean Howell. The Senior Girls’ Glee Club is one among many of the foremost Senior groups. It consists of only girls who are hard and energetic workers and have taken an active part in the school acti- vities. Most of the girls have worked in the Lincoln High School Chorus or other music groups ' . The Club has been out- standing in all of its extra-curricular ac- tivities, including its well known suc- cessful achievements on various church and civic programs, under its most com- petent leader, Miss Blanche Morrison. ARLENE ANDERSON, ’33. CLASS HISTORY— (Continued) 1932-33 Senior Ah! Seniors! The most dignified and sedate class of them all. We had reached the zenith of our high school career. We intended to make this year the most successful of them all. We were one hun- dred and fifty-eight strong. James Moore was elected president of the Student Council. Others of our group were elected to important offices. Our class officers were: Gertrude Whitley, president; James Moore, vice- president; Ruth Redmond, secretary; Bonnie Thompson, assistant secretary; Geneva Sampson, treasurer; Byron Ellis, sergeant-at-arms; Mary E. Cole, Critic. A large number of our group received commissions in R. O. T. C. Louis Byrd jvas ' appointed major. Other honorary officers were Marianna Beck, Mary Cole, Arlene Anderson, and Gertrude Whitley. Our dramatic stars produced four one- act plays. These plays, “No Tips Ac- cepted,” “Men Not Wanted,” “You Know, I Know, Shake,” and “Polishing Hen- ery,” were very good. Five of our group entered the field of oratory. They were Jewel Milligan, Oree Thomas, James Moore, Alonzo Red- mond and Obster Parker. The hour of departure is drawing near. We are afraid words cannot ex- press our feeling of gratitude toward our advisors and teachers ' who have worked so faithfully along with us to make our school years more than successful. We regret very much in leaving — but we are needed elsewhere. So we say, “Farewell, dear old Lin- coln!” Page Twenty-one

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©V ir 5 Class History By VICTOR NORMAN 1929-30 Freshmen High school! Ah! Our dreams had at last come true! We entered the por- tals of Lincoln High School, numbering five hundred and forty-nine. With this force of over five hundred, our intentions for accomplishments were strong. We were given the title of “Freshies,” by the upper classmen. But we intended to live down this absurd name. Our first great victory was secured when James Moore was unanimously elected delegate to the Athletic Associa- tion. From there on the upper classmen began looking up to us. We’ve shown them that we were going to ride along- side of them in everything; and in some instances, surpass them. A few of our members ' attained high scholastic standings, and were permitted to have their names placed upon the honor roll. Those students were Mary E. Cole, Geneva Sampson, Gertrude Whit- ley, Arlene Anderson, James Moore and Murrel Lee. We were highly and largely represen- ted in the Student Council, although we were of the lower class. Several members of our group took trends into the musical field. Our out- standing musicians were Byron Ellis, Oree Thomas, Maxine Sparks and Viola Murphy. We happily ended our first school year This year had been great, and many suc- cesses were attained. We were very grateful to our advisors who were so kind toward us throughout the school year. 1930-31 Sophomore With a large decrease of one hundred and eighty-eight students, we returned from our vacation, more determined than ever. We were not going to let a thing like that hold us back, especially when we still had our former leaders. This year we were termed Sophomores, or “Wise Fools.” We immediately out- lived that title by showing those upper classmen that we were wise — but not fools. This year our honor role increased. Those fortunate enough to attain over an “S” average were Christine McDon- ald, Gertrude Whitley, Arlene Anderson, Ruth Redmond, Geneva Sampson, James’ Moore, Murrel Lee, Merle Herriford,, Mary Cole, and Horace Marshall. Several members of our group showed ingenious ability in the field of mathe- matics. Those students were Paul Byrd, Murrel Lee, James Moore, Horace Mar- shall, and Merle Herriford. We were not only active in scholastic activities, but also prominent in the field of athletics. Our promising football stars were Albert Mosby, Obster Parker, Bertrand Neal, and Alonzo Redmond. We showed our upper classmen that we were right along with them, when a large group of our members attended the annual R. 0. T. C. hop School closed, and we ended our sec- ond year of high school. We again ex- pressed our gratitude to our advisors, who guided us safely throughout the school year. 1931-32 Junior Juniors! That is just what we were. We were at last among the upper class- men, which was our hearts’ desire. Our number has dwindled to one hun- dred and seventy-nine loyal students. Our number had decreased, but we were determined to fight on and make this year an overwhelming success. James Moore was elected as our presi- dent and leader, this year. Our athletic stars continued shining. Our outstanding football stars were Al- bert Mosby, Obster Parker, and Alonzo Redmond. We had some very promis- ing basketball stars. These boys were Calvin Green and Fred Pugh. William Spigener was made captain of the tennis team. We had the honor of having one of our group on the debating team. This team was composed of Seniors only. This lucky student was Alonzo Redmond. Our musical stars continued to shine. Some were in the orchestra, and some in the band, and still others were soloists. Ten members of our group were elected to the National Honor Society on the basis of scholarship, leadership, charac- ter, and service. They were Christine McDonald, Arlene Anderson, Gertrude Whitley, Ruth Redmond, Mary Cole, Geneva Sampson, Marguerite Pittman and Alonzo Redmond. Many of our group were outstanding in the military department. They were William North, Vernon Walker, and James Moore. They won medals for rankings in the theoretical test. A number of us wandered into the dramatic world. Some of our greatest talent was’ displayed in our annual play, “Cabbages or Dollars,” featuring Jewel Millligan, Evelyn Collins, Bernice Moore, Dorothea Grant, Geraldine Boggs, Byron Ellis, Paul Jones, Albert Mosby, Alonzo Redmond, and Obster Parker. Our reception to the Seniors was a pompous affair. School closed and we had finished our third year. This year had, indeed, been an overwhelming suc- cess. Page Twenty

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©Vi Girl Reserves Despite the fact that this has been a year of financial depression, the Senior Girl Reserves has passed through a very prosperous year. They have parti- cipated in many activities during the year. The most outstanding activity has been the inter-racial work at the Central Y. W. C. A. Our representatives ' to this council were Marianna Beck, Bernice Moore, Gertrude Whitley, and Viola Murphy. The following girls partici- pated in an inter-racial broadcast spon- sored by the council: Arlene Anderson, Gertrude Whitley, Marianna Beck, Max- ine Sparks, and Bernice Moore. This ' has been the largest Senior Girl Reserve club of which Lincoln High can boast. There are fifty-four members’. The officers are: Christine McDonald President Marianna Beck Secretary Eglantine McCarthy Treasurer Page Twenty-two