Lincoln High School - Lincolnian Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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Mr. Hardie Kcvames New Viva- Princzjmzl From science teacher to vice-principal is a long step in anybody's professional ladder. It came, however, very suddenly to William B. Hardie when he took over that position in December. This came about when Leslie L. Hoar was elevated to the post of assistant superintendent of schools and left Lincoln for an office at Central school. Mr, Hardie, then was appointed vice-principal. Just a few of the duties that Mr. Hardie has inherited with his new position are dis- pensing just discipline, adjusting finances, answering various questions on numerous sub- jects, assigning special or modified classes, check- ing supplies, straightening out jumbled pro- grams, taking his part as administrative head of the guidance department and many others that keep him on the go from the time he reaches school until after he goes home at night. New students at Lincoln soon learn that a slip reading, Please come to the office, means that they are going to be greeted by Mr. Hardie's friendly smile and helped to solve their prob- lems, no matter what they might be. Good luck, Mr. Hardie in your new office. 9 Mn flvar Promoted to Heutml OHM What, Mr. Hoar leaving Lincoln? It's un- believable. Who will take his place? Is Lincoln to be without a vice-principal? These questions were asked by both the stu- dents and the faculty of Lincoln last December when it was remarked that Leslie L. Hoar was leaving his post as vice-principal and going to Central School to become assistant superin- tendent of schools. Of course, at nrst, it was hard to believe that he was leaving after eight and one half years at Lincoln. For three and one half years he was a boy's physical education instructor and the remaining five he served as vice-principal. Naturally, his place was filled by the very able science teacher, William B. Hardie, never- theless, Mr. Hoar's friendly smile and firm hand of justice will never be forgotten by all Lincoln- ites who have ever known him, and the welcome mat will always be out when he visits here. When Mr. Hoar left Lincoln, members of the faculty presented him with a beautiful leather brief case and a black onyx desk set. He was also honored at a tea given by Mr. and Mrs. Beal. Good luck to you too, Mr- Hoar in your new office.

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,Mn 162111 Hvmplcfes 22 years at lincoln Friendly, cooperative and far-sighted are ap- propriate words to describe Burt O. Beal, who has been serving Lincoln High School for twenty-two years' Mr. Beal has always had an unbroken record of attendance until this year when he was over- come by a severe case of the flu which kept him away from his post for almost a week, l-lowf ever, twenty-two years without an absence due to illness is an excellent record. It was in the fall of l9Z5 that Mr, Beal first came to Lincoln as an instructor in boys' physi- cal education. During the eleven succeeding years he served as director of athletics. 'lien of those years he was also vice-principal. Then in the fall of 1938 he took over the duties of his present position when W, C. P. Meddins left on a Sabbatical Leave. Undoubted- ly Mr. Beal will have many more years at Lincoln filled with happiness and good luck. Mr. Beal has carried with him into the office of principal from his athletic career the spirit of fair play and good sportsmanship which go hand in hand with athletics. These principles all help him in making fair decisions which are always for the good of the whole student body. It would be impossible to enumerate all the different things Mr. Beal handles each day in his inner office, but mainly he carries on con- ferences with teachers, students, parents, busi- ness men, school officials and salesmen who have some connection with school business. Plus this, he handles disciplinary cases, visits classes, schedules and helps Mr- Hardie manage school events such as dances, class plays, musical events, assemblies and other functions. Yes, Lincoln is, indeed, grateful to its prin- cipal.

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X 2 4 ffl?-A-aff: i a. ' Miss Wnsnifnrn Knicks Absent, luis flies Bus strikesf Snow stormsf If it's not one thing, it's six others, all of which tend to make the work of Miss Elizabeth Washburn, attendance chief, more difficult- Taking care of Lincoln's records is a big job, and it is even worse when Tacoma weather and transportation problems play havoc with Abe attendance. However, Miss Washburn still manages to keep a close check on the whereabouts of students who are not in classes when they should be. The Adays absent' and 'times tardy' sections on all report cards show how well her records are kept. Even with her troubles, students and teachers alike can count on Miss Washburn for a helping hand and a friendly smile. Keeping Wnnnrss fnfncf Duty af Mrs. Hissns Dispensing her duties with a warm friendli- ness and a helpful attitude toward all, makes Mrs. Maxine Cissne, chief clerk of Lincoln's sanctum fthe office, that isa, popular with students and teachers alike. She probably has the distinction of doing more odd jobs than anyone else in the school. Besides taking care of Lincoln's finances. acting as a chief source of information for people who enter the office with some question in their minds, sending out numerous bulletins, and keeping the office records straight, she also finds time to act as adviser of Marcetta Ki, the newly formed Abe-etts, and the bowling club. Although, as this shows, she is a busy person, Mrs. Cissne has a friendly and amiable character which one cannot help but admire. ,Mrs Lindsay is Nina 5,Wcisni OHM Klsrk Unknown to most Lincolnites is the im- portant work done by Mrs. Gertrude Lindsay in her capacity as office clerk. Working in the attendance room in the morning and in the main office all afternoon, she has become an indispensible assistant to both Mrs. Maxine Cissne and Miss Elizabeth Washburn. Most of the absentee lists, college transcripts, and daily bulletins which blanket the school every morning come from her type- writer. Eiling, checking up on absentees, and doing general office work for an institution as large as Lincoln hardly give Mrs. Lindsay a minutes rest. Although she has not been at Lincoln as long as the other office workers, she has become a well known and popular Hgure around school.