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

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Class Officers Audrie Johnson Lena R. Smith Gladys Williams Edith L. Samuels M. Clyde Otey Ezekiel Thurman President Vice-President Secretary Secretary Treasurer Sgt.at-Arms Class History In the autumn of the year 1934, nearly five hundred eager students were en- rolled as passengers aboard the multi-colored airship of Progress, i n which they were to journey over Lincoln Highlands in their quest of higher learning. We were informed that the complete trip would require four years. We were encouraged to know that we were to have such efficient pilots as Mr. Cook and his assistants. So under their supervision we proceeded toward our first objec- tive — that of reaching “Freshmanville.” Some of the passengers found it difficult to adjust themselves to this new experience. These pupils discovered they had not made sufficient preparation to strengthen them for the journey. A large number of us, however, arrived at our first goal safely. Those gaining honor for their excellent scholarship were Elsie Miller, Edna Richardson, and Lena Smith. After briefly viewnig the town, we turned the nose of our ship toward ‘Soph moreston,” the site of our next port. By this time the travelers had be- come more settled and seemed to take more delight in their trip. Our honor roll showed a large increase. It carried the names of Edna Richardson, Lena Smith, Emily Richie, Frankye Martin, Lucille Samuels, Bernice Vital, Mary Catherine Smith, Florence Butler, and Mildred Watson. This was an indication of our progress. After refreshing ourselves in “Soph’moreston,” we headed in the direction of Juniorsville,” that last stop before we were to reach our destination. Realizing our lack of organization, we elected Lena Smith as our class pres- ident. Quentin Williams, Adolphus Mooney, and Ezekiel Thurman were our out- standing athletes. This time the honor roll contained the names of Bernice Vital, Florence Butler, Mildred Watson, Audrie Johnson and Nathan Washington. Upon reaching its third goal, our ship paused to make preparation for the last lap of the journey. When we looked over the passengers, we found that about two hundred yet survived. Much to our regret, we were compelled to leave some behind because they had not kept their tickets up to the standard. Our officials for the year were : Audrie Johnson, President; Lena Smith, Vice-President, and Gladys Williams, Secretary. With John A. Polk as Major, Henry Davis, Warren Childs, William Smith, Leon Davis, Charles Hopson, Flernoy Barker, Joseph Doyle, Clarence Tilley, and Alfred Zollar completed the R. O. T. C. staff. Presently our ship drew near a high archway on which was inscribed the let- ters, ATTAINMENT . We had reached the City of Successful Attain- ment ! To many it will be an incentive to greater achievement. Despite our joy, we regret to leave friends and those who have carefully guided our progress through the past years. Flaving advanced thus far, may the future bring many happy landings for a11 of y° u - Audrie T. Johnson.

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Emily Richie . . Laura Watkins . Gladys Williams . Florence Butler . Robert Kemp . . . Sidney Dawson . Mildred Watson . Betty J. Kelly . . Quentin Williams Mary C. Smith . Lucille Samuels . Lena Smith . . . Elsia Brooks . . Arline Wilson . . The Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief Assistant Feature Editor Art Editor Wit and Humor Editor Music Editor Literary Editor Girls’ Sports Editor Boys’ Sports Editor Typist T ypist Class Historian Class Prophet Class Will Business Staff Lois Harmon Business Manager Vivian Ellison Advertising Manager Marian Spencer Circulation Manager Myrtle Taylor Stenographer Stella Gibbs Candis Bell Ve Essa Love Pocahontas Floyd FOREWORD In this, the nineteen hundred thirty-eight edition of The Lincolnite, we have tried to present an interestng and honest record of the activities of the ’thirty- eight Seniors during their four-year sojourn at Lincoln High School. — THE STAFF.

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Addison Thomas Bell Blackshear Betts Brooks Benton Carter Allen Barker Berry Boone Boyd Brown Butler Carter Allison Bartlett Bingham Booker Brooks Brown Burroughs Childs Anthony 1 Bell Blakely Booth Brooks Buckner Cade Dawson LINCDLNITE FRANCES ADDISON “I never trouble trouble until trouble, troubles me.” TAULESSE ALLEN ‘‘Why can’t I grow taller.” DOROTHY MAY ALLISON Girl Reserve, ’37, ’38. ‘‘What is life without love?” THELMA ANTHONY ‘‘Perseverence wins.” BARNEY THOMAS “Good, hard work hurts a very few.” F ' LERNOY JEROME BARKER Captain R. O. T. C. “Radies, I’m ready, willing and able.” ANNA LEE BARTLETT Girl Reserve, ’36. “Life is what you make it.” CANDIS BEL ' L Girl Reserve. “So stupid as to take it seriously.” ROBERT E. BELL Glee Club. “More noise, less racket.” RUTH BERRY “Leave it to me to bring in the styles.” NINA BINGHAM Girl Reserve. ’’Ready to give service at all times.” WILLIAM BLAKELY Hi-Y dub ' “Big stuff comes in small packages.” GUSSIE BLACKSHEAR Special Singer. “A high-pitched soprano.” GENEVIEVE BOONE Girl Reserve. EDDIE MAE BOOKER “It’s important to be swell — but more swell to be important.” DORIS MALI SSA BOOTH “In the building of success there are no elevators; try the stairs.” MARY BETTS Girl Reserve. “Live and let live.” MAYME BOYD Psychology Club. “I may be quiet, but oh, so effective.” VERNON BROOKS Cafeteria Staff. “The unconcerned conservative.” ELSIA MAE BROOKS Girl Reserve. “Life is what you make it.” GLADYS BROOKS Girl Reserve. “Oh, how I like to be noticed!” GEORGIA BROWN Glee Club. “.Just so at all times.” ELOIS BROWN Girl Reserve. “Books on arms, and eyes set straight to a better, brighter fate.” EDMUND BUCKNER “Still water runs deep.”