Lincoln High School - Torch Yearbook (Webster City, IA)

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To The Seniors What would Abraham Lincoln have donc with the chances for an education which have been afforded you in Lincoln High School these past few years? Yet this man, whose name we revere today, and without whose un- usual character, unparalleled judgment and iarsightedness, and with-out whom we would not have this nation today, entered his great struggle not only for immortal fame, but for actual existence with the greatest educational handicaps of any of our presidents. Commander-in-Chief of the Northern ies? Was it because he was witty? Or because of his stability of character makes his name endure? Web- ster City, and we are constantly reminded of our debt to Abr-aham Lincoln of the union in which we live, for the state in which We live, an-d for the school we are permitted to attend. Let us honor and revere the name as long as we are permiated to live. Success to you. May the inspiration on the influence of the Lincoln statue you have passed daily, these We have much to be thankful for in three years, carry you far. Sincerely, BURRUS E. BEARD Why was he a great. man? Was it because he was president? Was it because he was Arm- Was it which SUPT. BURRUS E. BEARD To the Class oi 1940 PRINCIPAL OSCAR G. JOHNSON The ultimate goal of education is citizen- ship. You reach this goal in one of two ways? Q19 After graduation from high school, you may .receive specialized training in some institution of advanced learning. Having then received technical training. you will establish yourself in a profession or business and become an active citizen in the affairs of that community. C29 After graduation from high school, you may obtain a job or position immediately, either in this community or some other. In either case, you, as an intelligent young man or woman, will be expected to assume the rights and duties of citizenship. Independent thought is the strength of our nation. Be an active citizen and remember that Abe Lincoln once predicted. that government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth. Congraulations on you graduation and may your success be great. OSCAR G. JOHNSON -7-

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Pres. F. A. Kayser. Mr-, M. F. McKee. A. B. llzilversvn, lVlrs. C. A. Lfhxetl. Dr. ll. D. Wold The School Board llzick t-I' -'very nizxchinc there is something that keeps it going-something with- trit which the wliolc mechanism woul-il be useless. Perhaps that vitul p'1rt makes no ripple on the siirtaice but underneath. its functions go on unnoticed day Lifter day. Sz- it if: with our sehofil board. Little noticed by the average student they work zincl plain to keep our schwol system hummingwto keep our factory turning out tinirfhefl products et' top quality. Hours ure spent choosing new bcokrs. adding new t-our-er' to our curricula. making changes to lit new situations. And with all these, the school hczxrcl members see to it thut taxpayers get one hundred cents for every clollzir invested in our schools. Beuuse we realize the tireless effort they put forth in our behalf. the Torch Stuff ot' 1940 ol't'1-rs this tribute to our school board. We do appreciate their worlc, their time spent without pziy simply to give us the benefits of un education. To them we shy, Tl12lIlkS for everything. THE TORCH' STAFF ii M pw' -Wtffim J HELEN E. JONES THEONE BRANT Secretary ot' School Board Secretary to Principal -6-

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'Q 'EY The Faculty OSCAR G. JOHNSON Principal and General Adviser of Torch Iowa State Teachers' College: B. S. University of Colorado Graduate Work University of Minnesota. Graduate Work Vocational Training I LAVINA HAAHR Iowa State Teachers' Collegei B. S. Bookkeeping Typing ARTHUR E. MCCULLOUGH Iowa State Teachers' College: B. S., M. S. Industrial Arts METTA F. ROBINSON Iowa State University Fort Dodge Business Diploma. Shorthand Advanced Typing AGNES KILLERLAIN Clarke College: B. A. Northwestern School of Speech, Minneapolis Upper Iowa University of Colorado. Dramatics English IX ALICE EIKENBERRY Iowa State Teachers' College: B. A. State University of Iowa: M. A. H. S. Government J. C. Government American History, J. C. Speech . DOROTHY BRAVIN ER Iowa State Tea rs' College: B. A University M nesota. Mathemati B 'BARA AV s wa .4 ey Un' rsity U ' ersity f 0 a. nglish Junior C gc Music f gf I ROBERT W. LAMSON Iowa State College: B. S. Commercial Law Agriculture General Science Coach LEONARD SKOGLUND Northern Illinois State Teachers' College: B. E. Industrial Arts Physical Education J. C. Coach ETHEL SWANSON University of Iowa: B. A. Graduate Work University of Colorado. English Literature Journalism ILENE PETERSON Iowa State Teachers' College: B. A. Advanced Work at Iowa State College Girls' P. T. CHARLES ASHBY Simpson College B. A. Civics History Assistant Athletic Coach ...g..