Lincoln High School - Lincolnian Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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MARY ELLEN ZEVENBERGEN, MAXINE CISSNE ELIZABETH WASHBURN Office Force Efficient Day in and day out, the functions of the school revolve around the office, and to keep these functions in order is the duty of Chief Clerk Mrs. Maxine Cissne. Working in the capacity of assistant clerk in the office is Mary Ellen Zevenbergen, a recent graduate of Lincoln. These two with the reins of Lincoln in their hands did a commendable job. Lincoln was kept on its even keel with apparent ease and simpleness but the hidden factors behind the smoothness were the ever present, effi- cient office force clerks. Attendance Clerk Meets Task With Smile May l be excused to go to the dentist? l was late because of the alarm, it didn't go off. Headaches, sore throats, measles-all day long a parade of ills pass through the attend- ance office, but Miss Elizabeth Washburn listens to all with a cheerful smile and a sym- pathetic answer. l-ler job isn't an easy one, for she must discern between the truthful and the pre- fabricated when it comes to excusing people who ask. Many a weaker persons would probably be 'down in the dumps' by sixth period, but not Miss Washburn. Besides keeping track of thestudents who are in school, Miss Wash- burn keeps the records of the alumni of Lincoln. Truly, Miss Washburn is an important cog in the machine of Lincoln High. lO

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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

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Helen Clarke Health and Physical Education Head Naomi Dietz Art Department Head Wallace Drake Science Department Head Margaret Goheen Music Department Head Faculty Acts As Bridge Now, as a major lap in the span bridging the gulf between childhood and adulthood is nearing completion, and the mists that shrouded the center of the gap begin to wane and fade, strange, frightening shapes that we have mistrusted take on real and friendly form in the new light that lies at the end of the bridge. Our attitude toward our teachers is the best example of the darkness and suspicion that surrounded so many things in junior high and high school. As long as we can remember, the faculty has always meant authority- someone to watch for before you spoke to your neighbor in assembly. But now as the sky clears of so many old fears the formerly doubted faction behind the desk becomes known in its true guise. The stinging ruler became the guiding handg the sharp reproof changed to the sym- pathetic encouragement that has helped us over so many rough spots. C-rimaces that al- ways set us trembling in our bobby sox are now smiles that warm our hearts and allow us to feel, if only for a short time, that we are lessie Lilly Foreign Language Department Head Helen Mantz Mathematics Department Head Olive Opgenorth Social Science Department Head Helen Pangborn Q Home Economics Department Head To Advise Students as adult as our great-grandpappy ever was. As if just the ordinary, everyday jobs weren't a full-time undertaking for the busiest profession around, you'll find the faculty will- ingly participating in P.-T. A. contacting the parents of brilliant and slow students, learn- ing more about their charges. Games and dances wouldn't seem the same without a teacher at the door to send you into the gym grinning over a quip or a friendly dig about your work. And how about that pet club of yours? The informal after-hours talk with a favorite instructor makes him Seem even more like a co-worker who wants to see you get ahead. Still more services in other capacities mount up and up in number and importance. Student's appreciation mounts in accordance, but thanks-mere words-will never express the gratitude felt by tired textbook toters. Although many of teacher's kindnesses received no immediate thanks from quivering lips, it will be many years before that syma pathetic pat on the shoulder of that effective kick in the pants is forgotten. Thanks for everything. We'll never forget you.