Lincoln High School - Knight Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 'W E 1 .3,.'rk- , A-. EJ . Fg-P First row: L. Peters Corr. Secretary, B. Selnick Vice-President, B. Appelgrin President, B. Flanagan Recording Secretary, S. Case Treasurer. Second row: F. Stier, M. Crompton, B. Cagsornhj. Hass, A. Quayle. Third row: M. Duzenslci, B. Walinski, S. Hoch, E. Funk, S. Duff, . ml! . J The Girls' Athletic Association is composed of two girls from each grade. Under the leadership of Miss Thelma Murr it is responsible for athletic awards over and above team letters. Points are given for all extra-curricular athletic activities. The Girls' Athletic Association is also responsible for posters in the girls locker room and the decoration of the athletic showcase. Officers of the Association are: Brenda Appelgren, President, Beverly Selnick, Vice-President, LaRue Peters, Corresponding Secretary, Beth Flanagan, Recording Secretary, Susan Case, Treasurer. Representatives of the senior class are Barbara Carson and LaRue Peters. 4 CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders super- vised by Miss Mildred Smith, have not only sparked many of our teams 011 to victory, participated in assemblies and jamborees, but brought another trophy to Lincoln. The squad won the liastern State Chznnpionship, for cheerleading. in 1954- and placed second in 1955. Bar- bara Dilenno is the one re- maining member of the championship squad of 1954. As if their other activities weren't enough, every year the cheerleaders sponsor the Pigskin Hopi, in honor of the football team. Tradi- tionally, all proceeds go to the Injured Athlete's Fund. Along with the S.A., this vigorous group gives the dance after the Varsity- Alumni basketball game. Leaders of the squad this past season were seniors: Patricia Hollins, Captaing Merle Hummel, Co-Captaing and Barbara Dilenno. Co- Captain. To show our appreciation for all they have done for us, let us give a cheer for thc cheerleaders. my W .EEK i1'. X 3 First row B Hanna B Dilenno, P Hollins, Captain M Hummel, Fichthorn Second row B Bragdon, G Centanm F Brecht B Appelgren G Clarkson, D Shock, I Bugin Not shown L Day

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SWIMMING TEAM After getting off to a slow start, last year, our girls' swimming team enjoyed a fairly successful season. Under the very capable coaching of Miss Mildred Smith, the mermaids placed third in the Phila- delphia Public High Swimming Champion- ships. During the 1955-56 season the team will be coached by Miss Carol VVacker. The only graduating senior on the team is Judie Freas. She has contributed her efforts to the success of the team for the past four seasons. First row: Miss Smith, S. Brennian, S. Lisowski, R. Clegg, N. Robinson S Polmsh, J. Freas, B. Bragdor, C Smith. Second row: C. Schreiber, J. Faunce J Wood J Jacobs, D. Reed, C. Faunce, L. Graf, D. Tomkus, E. Kelly, j. Sappmgton Graebeldinger, B. Brutenbacker, P. Richards. Third row: N. Langen, V Height C Silk, B. Koeger, V. Hagopian, P. Banks, C. Dieli, L. Leto, C. Rowlston, L Shoemaker, N. Engle, S. Moore. First row: V. Koneig, P. Anderson, Mrs. Holz, B. Pearlstein, B. Lear. Second row: P Fox, C. Smith, P. Baur. F ortyf fue BADMINTON TEAM Girls' Varsity Badminton is a popular spring competitive sport at Lincoln. The team, which con- sists of seven members, won all of its matches last season. This was the second season under the capable coaching of Mrs. Holz that the team has been unde- feated. For being champions each girl received a gold bracelet with two award charms.

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