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

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FOOTBALL The football squad was the first group to take shape. With the stadium in our back door and an abundance of lads going out for the rough and tumble, a great season was predicted. The boys who worked hard under Coach Lenel Mason were put in fine condition. The title of Captain was placed upon Richard Adkins, who had played football the previous year. The year’s team was composed of mostly juniors and seniors. Among the seniors in the line-up were Richard Adkins, Captain; Frank Evans, Lonnie Starr, John Shoats, William Alexander, Gran- ville Johnson, David Johnson, Roy Cowan, James White, Claudius Harris, Owen Hammonds, Marshall McKinney and Chester Boyd. There were games played. The Lincoln Tigers won and lost. The most spectacular game of the season was with Sumner at Rupert Stadium. The Tigers came out triumphant. The football season came to a close with the Tigers playing Sumner.

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DEAR LINCOLN HIGH The parting time has come to us, We hate to go, but yet, we must; Some will go here, some don’t know where, But the thought of you will be there. We’ll never forget, the things you taught us; Always be true and learn to trust. Out in this world we all must roam, Some will be here, some far from home. There are our colors, gold and blue, They stand for good and true; That’s what you taught us, Lincoln High, Long may you stand as high as the sky. You represent good and represent true, To us you are next to the Red, White and Blue; No matter where we go or roam, To us you shall always be our first home. Evelyn Tittle. FAREWELL, LINCOLN HIGH F is for friends” we love so true, A is for always” ready to do, R is for reliance” we have shown so well, E is for earnestness” that we have held, W is for waiting” for this day to come, E is for eyes” to show that now we’re done, L is for love” we show for our school, L is for loyalty” we used as a rule. L is for a good Lincolnite” we strive to be, 1 is for interest” you already see, N is for naughty to be overlooked C is for courage” which helped us with our books, 0 is for old” the years that have passed, L is for Lincoln” we will leave at last, N is for neatness” we tried to flash. H is for honor” we try to win, 1 is for intolerance,” which is a sin, G is for goodness” we will try to win, H is for happiness” we have had in, Dear Lincoln High. — Mildred J. Mitchell. SO LONG, DEAR LINCOLN So long, dear Lincoln, we are leaving you, It is through your help that we so do, This class of ’44 leaves you with a sigh, But with memories of dear old Lincoln High. In beloved memories of all our dear teachers, Who struggled with us through pain, To help us win this victory; To attain a higher name. So long, dear old Lincoln, Our eyes are full of tears, Our hearts are overburdened To have to part this year. — Betty Jean Martin. A CIVILIAN’S PRAYER Dear Father in Heaven we pray today For the safe deliverance of loved ones away. We pray for their health and for them to understand That they must fight to preserve the safety of our land. Bless those who did not live to tell Their children of the battle they fought so well. And may their souls have eternal rest While nestled in Mother Earth’s sweet breast. Flave mercy upon those poor mothers That have but that one son and no others. Let her not in her lonely hours grieve For God’s will must be done and this she must believe. Heavenly Father make it known That the world by no man can be owned. That peace, love, and happiness will fail As long as dictatorships prevail. So dear Father give us a ray of light That will enable us to win this fight. That the world will be ruled by freedom, For the safety of generations to come. These things we ask in Jesus’s name, The Son of God who to the world came, To set us free of our evil sins. This is our humble prayer. Amen. — Geraldine Johnson. to a fighting lincolnite It’s a tough fight for you, Lincolnite, And it takes a heap of grit To stick and win And keep your grin When you’re in the thick. For there’s a great time coming, Lincolnite, A time worth waiting for, When Hitler’s done And the war is won And the boys come home from war. It’s a hard road for you, Lincolnite, But it’s more than worth the fight To withstand all fears So Lincoln’s cheers To a Fighting Lincolnite. — Juanita C. Jones.

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In spite of the fact that Lincoln’s Football Team was made up primarily of new men Lincoln fans have no cause to apologize for its record on the gridiron this season. Three of the five games on this year’s schedule were played with the enthusiasm characteristic of our team in past years. The boys displayed a fine spirit of sportsmanship attesting their loyalty whether in victory or defeat. Coach Mason has done a fine job with the new and limited material at his disposal. We doff our hats to him. Five men from Lincoln’s Football Team made the All City Team: Lonnie Starr and Captain Richard Adkins were in the guard and tackle positions. Russell Saunders at left end Marshall McKinney at center and Warner Killingsworth at the full-back position. The game of the season was when our mighty Tigers defeated the Sumner Spartans under the brilliant lights of Ruppert Stadium. Victory came for us as a direct result of superb blocking after holes were opened for our powerful and running back-field men, William Alexander, David Johnson, Robert Bradly, and Warner Killingsworth. Those two long runs by Killingsworth will long be remembered by Lincoln High fans. ' NOSNHOf QIAVQ