Lincoln Junior High School - Lincoln Life Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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G. A. A. OFFICERS AND HOME ROOM REPRESENTATIVES-l925 PresidentaTobia Goldstein Vice PresaBetty Parker SecretaryeRuth Marcus TreasurereElsie Berman THE G. A. A. How we have grown since those first pioneer days, when as a rather shaky little craft, our organization was first launched upon unknown waters! Under the level-headed guidance of Muriel Brickner as president, Angela Fisher. her assistant, Elvera Swanson, treasurer, and Annette Friedlander for secre- tary, we sailed successfully through all storms. The voyage was continued under Elizabeth Myntinnen, Ruth Scarborough, Alta Walovitch, and Ruth Marcus. Our membership grew rapidly. Every activity was entered with a zest that did credit to the spirit of Lincoln girls, and linally in 1925, under the present administration, composed of Toby Goldstein, Betty Parker, Ruth Marcus, and Elsie Berman, strong leaders all of them, our dreams are almost fullilled. We like to think that the G. A. A. means more than merely the Girls' Athletic Association. To us those three letters mean liGood All Around! Our organization is built on a foundation of true ideals, a high standard of scholar- ship, loyalty to each other and to our schoolethat spirit of fellowship that reaches out and holds us so closely in its embrace, making us wish to help one another in all things. Separated from these other qualities, the G..A. A. could not stand, and we will fight to maintain them. When we leave Lincoln, We will take the spirit of our organization with us. We will go forth UGood All Around girls from the G. A. A. which has proven itself a sea worthy vessel, and like Tennyson's young mariner ready to Hfollow the Gleam Wthh to us means a noble and worthy purpose in life until at last we reach The Harbor Of Achievement. 9A girls receive Emblems for points won in Athletics. . Girls to receive Emblems for 1924 were Elizabeth Myntmnen, Elvera SWanson, Ethel Hilary, Bernice Shallet, Alice Perantie. Adelme Nelson, and Ruth Hein. 59

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1925-1865 ATHLETIC GIRL AND OLD-FASHIONED GIRL In 1865, which was-oh, years and years ago In dear Abe LincolnIs time, The girls did not play catch and throw They did embroidery, wore lace mitts. And hoop 'skirts-learned to cook, And from underneath poke bonnets Demurely they would look. At battledore and shuttlecock Sometimes they tried to play But they coulant get so very far With hoop skirts in their way. Oh, little girl how I would like To reach across the space And bring you to our Lincoln gym. Then gone with frills and lace, A middy blouse and bloomers and tennis shoes I know Would most become your slender grace. Then on frolics we should go. I know youid rather take one dive Into our Lincoln pool Then sit and tat that dainty lace And hold a reticule. A ride upon a tandem Of course was rather quaint But come with me and take a hike And you,ll make no complaint. Lincoln days were wonderful When you were yet alive, But 1cgan'StI compare with Lincoln days 92 Of 58

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GIRLS, GYMNASIUM VOLLEY BALLeWith the opening of the school year came the usual excitement over volley ball. Practicing began immediately, and at last an elimination schedule was arranged, and the battles began. The championship for Section One was won by 7B3, with 7A4 playing in the semi- finals Second honors were stolen from 8A2 by 9B6 and the final battle between 9B6 and 7B3 ended in a Victory for the 9B6 under the leadership of Toby Goldstein. The picture which they won is to be hung in the front hall and dedicated to the 9B's of 1924 of Miss Francis McNeilAs room. DANCINGeThis year such a decided interest was manifested in dancing that it was decided to give two mornings a week to this activity with one morning set aside for a special group. A program was given at Christmas time, and another for John Hay and Willard and certain dances will be pre- sented at the May Festival. Many girls have won points. BASEBALLeOf the many sports at Lincoln, baseball has become one of the most popular, having the largest enrollment of any sport. The tourna- ment of 1924 and the silver cup were won by the 8B2 s of Miss Shonebaum 8 room under Helen Porter as captain FIELD HOCKEYeHockey is a new sport which has just been added to our program. It promises to become one of our most popular activities for next fall. This year we had to be content with Tenth and Russell for a field, but are now looking forward to the iield just opposite the school for next year. In spite of our handicaps, many exciting battles were fought, numbers of girls entered, and even the boys gazed wistfully on and asked if they might have a stick. The G. A. A. purchased equipment for two teams so we are all ready for next year. 60