Lincoln High School - Lincolnian Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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BURT O. BEAL Principals Message Just as the mighty Narrows Bridge spans the majestic Puget Sound, thereby making possible an easy passage from one place to another, thus indicating progress, so does education tend to bridge the gap between ignorance and a well-trained individual. The bridge cannot be a C-alloping Certie , but must be sturdy and strong to withstand the elements of nature and the constant traffic, likewise, the bridge of life-education-must be thorough, having within it such essentials as seriousness of purpose and constant effort to build a structure which will eventually mean happiness and a greater contribution to society. lt is my sincere wish that each member ot the Class of l95l shall have acquired an education sufficient to produce a lite of usefulness-one of genuine service to the community in which he may have chosen to live. Best wishes and good luck to all. C05

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The Narrows Bridge planners in action , , , have exemplified that almost infinite plotting and organizing are necessary to build sturdy, enduring bridges that will serve throughout lite those who make use of them.

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Hardie Serves School As Arbitrator, Adviser As a mighty bridge needs supports, so does a mighty school. At Lincoln, one of its most vital supports is lvlr, William B. l-lardie, assistant principal. Listening to the troubles of students, helping sophomores through the first few weeks of their new and confusing school life, and soothing the strained relations between students and teachers, never seem to dim the smile of Mr. l-lardie. His other duties include assigning special or modified classes, adjusting the school finances, ordering and distributing supplies, and acting as administrative head of the guid- ance department. When there are conflicting subjects, changes to be made and classes to be re- arranged, all roads lead to Mr. Hardie's office. Guidance Service Goes To All Classes Want a job? Want to know about some particular college or profession? These questions can be answered by five capable teachers who compose the guidance depart-- ment. Arranging with twenty-one representa- tives from colleges and universities through- out Washington and Oregon, the guidance department started the seniors of 'Sl on thinking about the possibility of increasing their opportunities for jobs by receiving col- lege degrees and what college or university would be best suited for his or her needs. To help the students decide what work for which they think they would be best suited and the work they'd like, the guidance department instigated interest and aptitude tests. The guidance department arranged for the graduating seniors a trip through Tacoma Vocational School. Teachers and students of the school showed the seniors the shops and classrooms where so many students, veterans and unskilled workers have been trained for higher paying jobs. With the cooperation of the Washington State Employment Service, the guidance de- partment gave an opportunity to graduating seniors who did not plan to attend college to take tests and receive help from the Em- ployment Bureau in finding suitable jobs. With the ending of their high school years many graduates will give their heart- felt thanks to the helping hand given them by Lincoln's guidance department in helping plan their future. 9 W, B. l-IARDIE nonornr rosrsk, Blu. HARDIE, HELEN rzurz, MILDRED Moran, ARNOLD MYHRE