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

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Lth5 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY DON JUANS ALKAPALS GIRL RESERVES HOST AND HOSTESS CLUB The various organizations of Lincoln High are doing a tremendous job in developing team work and cooperation among the students. All of the clubs have inaugurated various recreation programs. One of the outstanding fea- tures along this line is the recreation program now established at our school. Started by the Quill Club and sponsored by Mr. G. T. Bryant. The plan immediately captured the interest of the students. The After the Show” program originated by the Girl Reserves and Hi Y Boys has its rating also. These are just a few of their features. Together they have furnished much entertainment for the youth. The Don Juans have made their entrance also this year. They have sponsored an After the Show” parlor. The A Cappella Choir has given many musical programs. All in all they have accomplished a wonderful job this year establishing entertainment for our youth. They deserve the credit for the work they have done.

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The Swing Band organized from the School Orchestra has made great advancement since its beginning, under the l eadership of Mr. Jones. It has participated in many school activities, such as the pep assemblies and student mix- ers. The band has played continually for the recreation center on each Monday and Thursday night. appe a The A Capella Choir of Lincoln High School under the direction of Mr. John S. Williams has made many public appearances this year. It has been on several assembly programs, and has made several tours to different churches and clubs. The most outstanding work was done during the Teacher’s Institute, National Educator’s Conference and the Interracial In- stitute.

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DL S, emor Midsummer Madness,” a roaring farce in three acts, with a double cast brought laughs and thrills with a tinge of romance to a large audience in the Lincoln High Auditorium March 31, 1944. Incidentally it added another feather to the cap of glory of the class of ? 44. The play was written by Glenn Hughes and was directed by Mr. J. O. Morrison. The pearls around which the plot was built brought on continuous complications. William Alexander portrayed the role of Harvey Brooke, an investment broker, shrewdly mingling the comical and the pathetic. Time and Time again, the too polite maid brought gales of laughter from the audience and it is to be regretted that the part of the heckled maid as played by Alease Peterson was so short. The supporting cast included, Marshall Ezell, Vera President, Frances Lloyd, Roy Cowan, Marguerite Rayndles, Chester Boyd, Jr., Delores Lillard, Robert Evans, Eugene Chinn, David Johnson, Marievelyn Peters, Mae Ruth Richard- son, Granville Johnson, Margarett Brown, Rox- ana Smith, Richard Adkins, and James Miller. The production staff included, Fannie Mae Thompson, Gladys Griffin, Owens Hammons and Eugene Chinn.