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

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Class Prophecy One calm, quiet evening as I sat in the living room of my home, buried comfor- tably in a large arm chair, glancing over some of my books, I chose a volume en- titled “Opportunity and Success,” and began to glance over it. I read inten- sively the pages so vividly discussing tne recognition of opportunity and the key to success. As I read a sharp rap was heard at the door. Dropping my book, I hurried to answer. When I had opened the door, my visi- tor said, “I am the Future, and the Prophet of All Things.” Come with me in my Space ship, which is outside, and I will take you far into the future and show you the future activities of your classmates.” The space ship was a large locomotive of some sixty feet in length. The front end tapered down to a point which assured little wind resistance. The ship was round with three wheels beneath it, two at the front end, and one at the rear for guiding purposes. The entrances on the sides were neatly fit- ting doors. At the tail end there were three rectangular-shaped pieces of metal which were attached very firmly. These were the guiding devices. The plane was in a two-tone color. There was a black stripe down the top and on the nose; the remainder of the ship was of a dark yellow color. We boarded the ship and were soon on our way to the land of “Make Believe.” As we sped along smoothly, the scene changed to 1944. Checking the speed, we began to sail around Slowly. Looking out one of the portholes, I saw a tall and large building. What do you suppose it was ? It was a large factory with Alonzo Jones as president and Mazelma Mott as his private secre- tary. By the way, they manufactured nutts. Whose large sand box is that down there? Future — “That’s not a sand box. It is the large sun porch of Mr. and Mrs ' . Monroe Poindexter’s home. Louise Johnson is the little wifey.” “Who are those ladies down there on the beach?” Future — “Why, they are Hallie Scott, Maxine Perry, Lucille Johnson, Harriet Williams and Emma Lou Tate. Oh, they are bathing beauties!” Who are those fellows down there playing football?” Future — “Why, that’s the All-Ameri- can team. In the backfield are William Horton, Homer Baugh, L. C. McClendon, and McKinley Anderson. D. L. McIn- tosh is the coach. “Who is that lady with the Pekinese dog ?” Future — “Why, that is Evelyn Smith, and she is’ still as sophisticated as ever.” Ah, there goes Geneva Whitley, Hazel Fleming, Estelle Williams, Ernestine Everett and Essie Garret in a Rolls Royce. They are the leading chorus girls in Zigfield’s Follies. We sailed along a little farther and came to a building with a cross on it which I investigated. Why it is a church, but who is the pastor? Future — “Why, Rev. Joe Neal Moore is the pastor.” “Who is that fellow going along the street wearing a tall sik hat and eye- glasses ?” Future — “Oh, that’s Lloyd Smith. He teaches people to be wits in twenty les- sons but he only gives ten.” “What newspaper building is that over there?” Future — “Why, that is’ the Chicago De- fender. Grace Kennedy, Juanita Kidd, Marjorie Beck and Mary Newsom are some of its leading reporters. Rachel Jackson has taken Dorothy jlAx’s place in this profession.” “Who are those fellows on that box making all of that noise?” Future — “Oh, that’s Joseph Tittle and Roy Hooks. The crowd seems to be in- terested. They are still speaking from ‘supernatural standpoints.’ ” “Where is all of that music coming from ?” Future — “That is Freddie Culliver and Victor Barker with their orchestras play- ing in a night club. The music is so hot that the people have to sit on asbestos pads to keep from burning their clothes ' . By the way, did you know that Wen- dell Phillips, the noted author and states- man, has just finished his book on “Brainology ?” “Whose radio station is that?” Future — “That is owned by Walter Robinson, Elliott Harris and the McCoy brothers. They are specializing in radio and television. Next door to that estab- lishment is ' tne Stokes, Stokes, Stokes Stokes Undertaking company.” Here comes a vegetable man. Who is he ? Future — “Oh, that’s Odell Zachary. He is selling ‘Wild Greens, poke salad and dock.” Where are Freddie Pierce, Alice Ra- velle, Thelma Washington, and Essie Garrett — and what are they doing ? Future — “Oh, they are still looking for husbands. Evelyn Griffin is the national tennis champion now and Rachel Dabner has just won the ladies’ golf champion- ship. “What is that newsboy saying ' ?” Future — “He said that Alfred Rich- ardson has jus ' t won the 200-meter dash at the Olympic Stadium.” Page Twenty-two

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©V The purpose of the R. 0. T. C. is’ to instruct Cadets in obedience, courtesy, politeness, neatness and respect for au- thority. The R. O. T. C. battalion is im- proving each year. This year’s battalion has improved much over the battalion last year. The enrollment is 161 Ca- dets. The following Cadet officers, un- der the careful supervision of Sergeant William Banks, have had a very success- ful year. Cadet Major, Clinton Miller; Adjutant, Alonzo Jones; Captains, Odell Zachary, Lester Chung and Albert Mar- shall; First Lieutenants, Fderedick Gul- liver, Alonzo Jones and Alfred Richard- son. Second Lieutenants, Percy May- field, Norris McCoy, Adam Busch, O. J. Sapp, Orjville Hambright and Donzell Cable. The honor of Sponsor Major was ' be- stowed upon Miss Freddie Pierce. The honorary captains are Essie Garret, Com- pany A; Mary Newsom, Company B; Geneva Whitley, Company C, and Es- telle Williams, Company D. The battalion has taken part in many public activities, among them being the Armistice Day parade, and the presen- tation of the book of a “Million Names,” by the Cadet officers in Convention hall. The battalion was presented a merit flag by Major Fox. This flag went to Company A, which is commanded by Captain Odell Zachary. ADAM BUSCH, Reporter. Page Twenty - one

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©V! r d Stud ent Council ROLAND RHODES President The Lincoln High School Student Council has been very instrumental in promoting the welfare of the school. The Council is composed of five de- partments with leaders appointed by the president. They are as follows: De- partment of Safety with James Parker as chairman, and Mr. Carrol, supervisor; Department of Awards ' with Theola Thomas as chairman, and Miss Barker, supervisor; Department of Foreign Re- lation, Eunice Weaver, chairman, and Mr. Dunlap, supervis or. This depart- ment launched a successful drive for the Junior N. A. A. C. P.; Department of Recreation with Jose Herrera, chairman, and Mr. Jeffress, supervisor; Depart- ment of Justice, Clinton Miller as chair- man, and Mr. Griffin, supervisor. Through this department every rule and regulation of the school is given the due respect by the student body. The Student Council is a student-gov- erned organization, operated by the rep- resentatives from the various advisor- ies. All groups have two representatives except the senior boy’s group, which has four. There is a total number of 47 repre- sentatives. The President and Vice-President are elected by the student body. The other officers are elected by the representa- tives. The officers are as follows: Roland Rhodes President Hallie Scott Vice-President Rachel Jackson Secretary Jose Herrera Sgt. at Arms McKinley Anderson Treasurer Alic e Ravelle Asst. Treasurer CLASS PROPH EC Y— ( Continued ) “Who is that cruising along in that sport model car?” Future — “That’s Albert Marshall and Alice Bell. They are still saying, ‘We are just friends.’ There goes Fannie Anderson, Willa Burch and Lafelda Fin- ney. They are three happy brides ' now. That art institute that we passed a few moments ago has among its collections ' of treasures many of the works of our own artist, Guinevere Guy.” “That is good news, but whose factory is that below?” Future — “Why, that is owned and operated by the Busch Brothers. They manufacture vest pocket cars.” Porter — “Sir, the gas is running low and we will have to land at once.” “Very well, then. Have the pilot land near that hot dog stand. I am getting rather hungry now.” My host gave the command and the pilot set the ship down gently. Well, can I believe my eyes! Lois Thomas is the proprietor of the stand! Well, I am very sorry that the gas ran out and I could not visit every one of my classmates, but the Future tells me that they are all rendering some service that is beneficial to mankind. CLINTON MILLER, Class Prophet. Page Twenty-three