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

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For the third time since Lincoln has been on the hill, the football team came through with an all state Championship team, sharing honors with Sumner of St. Louis, who also had an undefeated year. Coach Mason assembled an eleven that boasted of power and headwork resulting in a closely knit machine that functioned so smoothly that every man got a chance at fame, it is a bit late for preening wings, but the Lincoln High Tigers, pride of Kansas City, were acclaimed by all to be the best co-ordinated team developed in a Missouri High School in many years. We had three all-state men: Murray “Flash” Robinson, adjudged one of Missouri’s best high school ends, and unanimously named on the All-State eleven, was cited as the most gentlemanly player of 1941; Leonard “Snookie” Thurman, quarterback on the co-championship eleven of Missouri, was adjudged Missouri’s best high school quarterback by the M. N. I. A. A. In the fullback position, Roy, “Sampson” Miller was a very fine blocker, a crack line plunger and a end runner, usually re- quiring two and three men to bring him down. Lincoln just barely defeated Lincoln of Sedalia, in one of the finest exhibitions of man power ever paraded. The 13 to 6 score did not tell the full story of this thrilling football fracas that left the football fans “Draped on rails.” The game was a battle of lines. Llltimate victory for us came as a direct result of superb blocking after a hole was opened for our hard running ball carriers, Thurman, Miller, Crawford, and Wheeler. The Tigers did not “hog” the limelight, for Alene Johnson, Sedalia right end, was equally as spectacular as any of his opponents. Space does not permit a detailed exposition of other games although each proved to be quite entertaining for the Lincoln High School roosters. All hearts were made happy, however, as they watched our team out-class its principal rival, the Sumner High School Spartans, on Thanksgiving day and thus climax a glorious season. i l I i i

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GOODBYE We came to school, and stayed in sight, We always tried to do what was right, We didn’t ditch class, and stayed out of fights, And we all learned to be Loyal Lincolnites. We spent many a day of joy and pain, But still we all had one good aim; And now as we all have to say goodbye, Our aim is to remember Dear Lincoln High. In behalf of Mr. Cook— A friendly little gent, Our days at Lincoln With him were well spent. In memory of Mr. Ellison, Who was very bright; Said what he meant And knew what was right. And dear Miss Brydie— She was sweet as could be, How one could smile so much Is hard for me to see. And now to our teachers and friends goodbye, Our hearts are burdened, but hopes are high, Accept our wishes and a last goodbye, We’ll never forget Old Lincoln High. —Helen Murdock. DEAR LINCOLN HIGH Upon a hill stands Lincoln High, To be remembered as years go by, For this old class of forty-two, Will wish the very best to you, Dear Lincoln High. When we pass through your open doors, The Juniors will take our place by scores, We hope they’ll strive with all their might, To be very loyal Lincolnites, Dear Lincoln High. And so three years have swiftly passed. We’ve done our best to make them last, For this old class of forty-two, Regrets so much to part from you, Dear Lincoln High. —Marie Sampson. “FAREWELL TO LINCOLN’’ Farewell, dear Lincoln— we all hate to say, But the time has come for graduation day. We have fought by your side through thick and thin, Always making sure that you would win. So this class of ’42 leaves you with a sigh, And will never forget you, dear Lincoln High. —Wilfred Keyes. AN ODE TO LINCOLN Farewell to dear old Lincoln High, Says the class of ’42, To the standards she has led us by, May each of us be true. The time we’ve spent together here Lias meant so much to us, And so in every coming year, We’ll strive to keep your trust. And to the class of ’43, We leave this last request, May you be just as good as we, Or better still, the best. —Yvonne Pollard. SENIOR’S DIARY It can be said after my diary is read, A Senior could have no more to write. But that is untrue. There is plenty to do. You’ll probably be a Senior in a year or two. I come to school Monday, early and bright, I laugh and play with all my might. Then Tuesday comes, my lessons are due, I stare into space and begin to che w. When Wednesday comes, I am caught unaware, I explain to my teacher— he’s very unfair. Thursday is test day, and I’m a mess that day, For an F is my reward. Friday is the last day, a very fast day, Saturday and Sunday come in, too. But then there is nothing at school to do, And Monday starts again in the usual way. My diary is ended with nothing more to say. —Helen Baxter. “A SENIOR’S FAREWELL’’ Farewell, Dear Lincoln, And others who made you so, The time is drawing near When all seniors must go, We ll take what you have taught us As we travel on, For it was you who helped us To mingle with the throng. — Ruby ]ean Hamilton. LINCOLN HIGH L is for Lincoln, the school on the hill. I is for intelligence, and use it we will. N is for naughtiness, we quit altogether. C is for closer, in storm or fair weather. 0 is for obedience, to desires, fine and true. L is for leave, which we hate to do. N is for no-better school you could go to. H is for holdfast to truth, and be steady. 1 is for importance, and always be ready. G is for graduation, that’s just now our aim. H is for happiness, though we do not win fame. —Fern Dickinson , Maxine Williams.

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A week after our Lincoln-Sumner football victory the boys were called for basket ball practice. Coach Mason had to build his team around two of his last years star performers. They were Jack Bush and Snookie Thurman. Out of the thirty-four who turned out for basket ball the following made the team: John Garrett, Edward Smith, Paul Nelson, Lucius Franklin, Odess Harvell, Anthony Crawford, Robert Brady and Clarence Davis. Out of the thirteen games they played they lost 8 and won 5. Four of the games lost went to two of Lincolns rivals, R. T. Coles and Sumner of Kansas City, Kansas. At the Tournament held in Jefferson City, Missouri, Jack Bush made All-State forward on the second team. The Lincoln High Tracksters were called to active service Monday, March 23rd. There were twenty-four grim-faced youngsters out to do their part for “Dear Old Lincoln High.” Lincoln has lost most of its previous track stars. However, we still have Walter King, Murray Robinson, Robert Winesberry, Odess Harville, jack Bush, Leonard Thurman, Robert Brady, James Miller, Edward Miller, Bennie Wheeler, Theodore Oglesby, and Clarence Davis, who are willing to do their part this year. There are quite a few Sophomore boys out to make the team also, which makes the prospects for the future look very bright.