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

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DRAMATILS We must not forget our amateur actors and actresses. It was they who put over our Junior Play of ?38 and Senior Play of '39. The Junior Play was a 3-act comedy with Morris Washington and Margaret Brown having the leads. They were supported by Earnestine Bush, Anna Byers, Margaret Graves, Wilma Nard, Hildred Tollett, Julia Hicks, Wilburt Hill, Lester Frederick and Leroy Baskerville. We had at last reached our first step in acting which was to give a play which would be well attended. We left school with a feeling that after all we still had a chance to try out our acting ability the next year. We entered into our second year of dramatics looking forward to the Senior Play. In order to be ready for the Senior Play we were given exercises in bodily and vocal expression, monologues and speeches for practice. For the charity drive there were five speakers: Wilburt Hill, Wilma Nard, Doris Trotter, Morris Wash- ington and Julia Hicks. For Negro History week we had a skit which was given over radio station WDAF, Blue Park Methodist Church, and in the school auditorium. The players were Marcella Hogan, Morris Washington, Wilburt Hill, Doris Trotter and Julia Hicks. On our journey we had covered our second step which was to broadcast over the radio. Then the time arrived for the Senior Play. “Wings of the Morning,” a strong 3-act drama of purpose, was chosen for presentation. Parts were given to Morris Washington, Wilburt Hill, Lester Frederick, Basil Moore, Karl Fletcher, John Fletcher, Marcella Hogan, Rhoda Everett, Margaret Graves, Hildred Tollett, Wilma Nard, Margaret Brown, Anna Byers, Doris Trotter, and Julia Hicks. Mor- ris Washington, who was cast in the leading role, met with an unfortunate accident the week before the production. This part was ably taken by Reuben H. Brown, Jr., of the Morrison Players, as guest actor. The performance was a success and we are about to end two most enjoyable years of expression. Jutta Hicks. SENIOR CLASS PLAY “WINGS OF THE MORNING”

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THE STUDENT COUNCIL This year, in the annual election of officers for the Student Council, Miss Eugenia Stewart, the Junior candidate for the office of the presidency, emerged vic- torious over Miss Claudell White, candidate of the Senior class. Later, due to the illness of Miss Stewart, Miss White became president. The Student Council is composed of five departments with a chairman for each department. The departments are as follows: Department of Foreign Rela- tions, with Edna L. Caldwell as chairman and Mr. Bryant as supervisor; Depart- ment of Safety, with Willis Mosely as chairman and Miss Smothers, supervisor; Department of Justice, with Keith Pittman as chairman and Mr. Griffin, super- visor; Department of Recreation, with Mabel Vaughn as chairman and Miss Rhodes, supervisor; Department of Awards, with Leroy Huff as chairman and Miss Spurlock, supervisor. The Department of Recreation has done some very outstanding work. Several socials have been given under the leadership of Miss Vaughn. The Student Council is composed of representatives from every advisory and Is the governing body of the school. OFFICERS ER OA E A O NA ak eee A سا‎ President TEMES? ame O t a oe ce eo ee وره‎ = tae Vice-President iC ٤٢ د رول لغم ان‎ ٢ t us ak aie E R DE E ua ele 0) Secretary PN ROTE ae ee ae ee a t s: Assistant Secretary

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LIFTUNIAN Before we start the final march, Before we say good-bye, Before we put our books away Or other fields we try; To friends I may not see again, Or friends who won't see me Pd like to give a few small gifts In pleasant memory. —Manlyn V. Hines. Before we pause to say our last farewell, I would like to take a little time to present a few gifts to members of the Senior Class. I wish to leave: Wallulah Ockelberry and Bettye Arnold, an art studio where they may sit all day and draw to their hearts’ content. Margaret Graves, a makeup artist who will keep her supplied with the latest shades in lipstick. | Jenita Lackey and Eva Roundtree, places in the swimming division of the 1940 Olympics. Robert Jackson, the chance to go to Westpoint Military Academy where he may continue his R. O. T. C. traini ng. James Kelly, a complete wardrobe so he may continue to be “well dressed.” John Hobbs and Juanita Givens, a copyright for their book, “How to Make Tall People Short.” Roscoe Howard, a contract with the Metropolitan Opera, singing his way to fame. Rosetta LaRue and Anna Byers, enough capital to erect a chewing gum ¡actory. Morris Washington, the opportunity to sign a five-year contract with Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer. May he become as great a star as Rudolph Valentino. Mary L. Weaver, the book, “Hold Tight to Your Man.” Leonard Baxter and LeRoy Baskerville, the title, “best Jitterbugs” in the Senior Class. Dorothy Emerson, a blue ribbon for champion “smile girl.” Vera Willoughby, a loud speaker so she may be heard when she speaks. Beatrice Turner, an insurance policy for her hands that so efficiently typed material for our year book. Ernestine Jefferies and Thelma Robinson, the position of “premier danseuse” in the Russian ballet. LeRoy Williams and Robert Nelson, permission to return to Lincoln High and haunt the halls. Mary Jo Weaver, the power to keep her cute and cunning ways. Cecil Jefferson, the right to keep a spot reserved in Rhoda Everett's heart. Julia Hicks, a filing cabinet which may replace her well-filled notebook. Maxine Hudson, the position of Miss Arnold as clerk, twenty years from today. Ruby Hill, a cafeteria where she will be head cook. Georgia Robinson, the pamphlet, “The Proper Way to Diet.” Dorothy Minor, the honor of being prima donna of the opera Wilbur Hill will produce. Nadine Griddine, the position of first baseman with the Cleopal Cooper All Star Baseball Team. —Marityn V. HINES.