Lincoln High School - Lincolnia Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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THK LINCOLN IA Ti (Lhw JJimit DEEDS NOT WORDS In years which are to come, Dear Lincoln, we shall try To win ourselves a place In life, with battle cry : “Facta non verba!” With you, 0 student friends, Our motto we would leave When duty you would shirk, To this fair warning cleave: “Facta non verba!” A grateful debt we owe, 0 teachers dear, to you, You’ve urged us to succeed You’ve given us this clue: “Facta non verba!” 0 classmates, friends so true. Go forth in Lincoln’s name. And conquer by these words, And add to Lincoln’s fame, “Facta non verba!”

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THE LINCOLN!A 20 (EUisb 1. Now is the time when we must say good-bye To friends and teachers dear at Lincoln High We of the Class of Nineteen Twenty-Four Go on life's journey as the knights of yore. Chorus Now as we leave dear Lincoln High And we in parting say good-bye We shall acclaim thy name with praise Lincoln High! Lincoln High! Lincoln of thee we’ll hold sweet memories Where e’er we tread the path of life Onward and upward shall we strive Lincoln High! Lincoln High! 2. May all the truths learned here supply our needs May our life’s aim be, not by words but deeds We shall endeavor all to life for you And to your teachings ever more be true.

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28 T II K LINO 0 I- N I A (Class Htstonj It was just four years ago that this class crossed the threshold of Lincoln High School. Some entered because they were compelled to, others simply saw another four years of amusements and jolly times ahead, while the ambitious came with the intention of getting the most out of what Lincoln High had to offer them. As it was the day of entry a general hubbub prevailed on the main floor. We freshmen could be seen crowded about the bulletin board anxious to see what destiny awaited us, finding only to our dismay that we had been placed in alphabetical groups. With this came the realization that we were to be parted from our former friends, and new class-mates were to be made. After the tedious task of deciphering the programs handed out to us had been finished and having become acquainted with the class rooms and teachers, we were dismissed for the day. Getting soon into the general routine of school, we found we were able to adapt ourselves to our new surroundings. As all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” the G. A. A. sympathized with us and held a party in our honor. It was at this affair that the ice was broken,” and we became more friendly with the girls of the higher classes. Our next exciting event was the Indoor Circus and Candy Bazaar, which we attended in great numbers. What a delight we took in seeing the side shows and purchasing little novelties from ihe gaily decorated booths! Alice and Alene Wilkinson, the only pair of twins attending school at that time, played their part very effectively in a little act, under the direction of Mr. Monks. How sorry we feel for the later pupils who have not had the joy of taking part in one of our Famous Candy Bazaars.” We hope though that these bazaars are not gone forever, but that they may be revived in the near future. Another epoch marking this eventful year was the revival of our school paper, under the new name The Log.” Even we as Freshmen contributed our feeble efforts to make it a success. One of the reasons that this paper was so successful its first year was because we had a main stay” Mr. Stay. Time passes. We became Sophomores and were no longer classes with the meek and lowly” Freshmen who were something far beneath our notice, since our own Freshmen days were already forgotten. Practically all of us joined one or more clubs which give much pleasure to both boys and girls. The more fortunate contributed their talent to the Glee Club and Orchestra under the supervision of Miss Mallory, while those taking foreign languages took keen interest in the French and Spanish Clubs. The Glee Club gave a Ministrel Show and Musical in which several members of our class took part. Another play Green Stockings” was given by the Dramatic Club during the latter part of the year. Great talent was displayed in this presentation. Frances Waite portrayed her role as the leading lady with great effectiveness. The Basketball Season came on and we looked forward to the games with great enthusiasm. A group of boys was selected who were thought capable of upholding the athletic promises of Lincoln High. The entire team played remarkably well and showed the thorough training of Coach Cochran in their game with Baldwin-Wallace, which resulted in their bringing home the first championship Trophy ever won by a Lincoln High School Basketball team. But the intellectual side of our school life was not neglected.