Lincoln West High School - Phoenix Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1986 volume:

' The Phoenix: 1985-1986 Hello, and welcome to the Phoenix. In the next 95 pages, we intend to never let you forget your stay at Lincoln-West High School. The staff has collected and compiled things that we thought would want to be remembered. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this wonderful year as we saw it! yy 3 Editors Notes This book was compiled by a talented group of people who truly believe in the power of words and pictures, and the impact on feelings and attitudes they can have. Here is an example that I felt would fit; The author of this quotation is unknown. There's a special kind of freedom friends enjoy. Freedom to share innermost thoughts to ask a favor, to show their true feelings. The freedom to simply be themselves. I would like to thank Dawn Braun, and Joy Ford for their cooperation, time and help. Special thanks go out to Mr. Cole (Slim) for his help with the photography. Without these people this book could not have been possible. I hope that you enjoy this book as much as we, the staff do. With this, I say good luck to you all in the future, and See Va In 10 Years RAY BLAKE Co-Editor As we graduate from Lincoln-West, we must remember that the past has taught us much, and the future will teach us even more. Time has passed, and history has been made, and we have marked this time with our achievements and the efforts we have made. May you constantly be reminded through this book of the activities and school functions of 1985-86 as told in these words and pictures. May the school spirit continue to be an everlasting stream of hope and joy JOY FORD Co-Editor 7 C Where We've Been • • • Principal's Message Too often, like Gatsby, we tend to spend so much of our lives in between time ; a foot in the past, a glance to the future. Others will say, sometimes cynically, that there are really only two good places —where we've been and where we're going. I would like to think that somehow your years at Lincoln-West High School provided a striking three-year moment where, in a sense, time stood still, clocks froze, past and future blended somehow, but only to heighten the bittersweet things one lives through at that time, in that place. If we, the faculty, and you, our graduates, have touched each other, even slightly, with a little sentiment and a bit of intellect and a lot of wisdom, then all of our lives are ever so enriched by just having known one another. As you leave high school, remember that we expect you to make the world and your place in it what they ought to be. Fondly and with best wishes always, H. Jerome Crittendon Principal ... and Where We're Mr. Meilander—11th grade unit 4 Mr. Bradley—10th grade unit c Miss Boozer—12th grade unit Lincoln-West Faculty English Mrs. Basilc Mr. Calaway Mrs. Miller Mr. Mucha Mr. Parent Ms. Prescott Mr. Radar Mrs. Rubin Mr. Sumegie Mrs. C. Shelton Ms. Zak-Adams Mrs. Barroso Mrs. Cuadro Mrs. Duda Mrs. Dyer Mrs. Cay Mrs. Green Mrs. Hickman Ms. Jospeh Mr. Ortiz Mrs. Ramos Ms. Rivera Mrs. Sims Mrs. Trimble Mr. Wilson Math Mr. Kalb Mr. Kim Mr. Kalbrunner Mr. Shipman Mr. Zukerman Lincoln-West Faculty Social Studies Mrs. E. Brown Mrs. Danik Mr. Hutter Mr. Nabinger Mr. Sforza Mr. Vacha Miss. Alicea Mrs. G. Brown Mr. Deininger Mr. Kekh Mr. Klimkowicz Mr. Plafcan Foreign Language Mr. Bolek Mrs. Dolan Mrs. Dumdum Business Education Mr. Branson Mrs. Edwards Mrs. Feimster Mr. Mossbruger Ms. Prevost 6 Lincoln-West Faculty Home Economics Miss. Gill Mrs. Hill Mrs. Koharik Mrs. Miller Mrs. Willis Industrial Arts Physical Education Library Mr. Collier Mr. Jinks Mr. Kent Mr. Rice Mr. Schroth Mr. Caldwell Mr. Herbster Mr. R. Taylor Mr. Lenderskis Mrs. Thomas Mrs. Webb Mr. Cole II Security Mr. Kresse I.S.R. Mr. Stith Music Lincoln-West Faculty Counselors Mrs. Giles Mr. Hernandez Mr. Kane Mrs. Smith Miss Wright Office Staff Ms. Derosett Mrs. Ducsay Mrs. Fields Mrs. Flowers Mrs. McCane Mrs. Wilkins— Job Devel. Mrs. Yasaki Ms. Biggin Mr. Brady Mrs. Doolittle Mr. Marlin Mr. Moore Special Education Ms. Mullin Mrs. E. Shelton Mrs. Strock Mr. T. Taylor 8 v TaP 'C lot ° ; tb sQ rA b AO N 5b sP .a s-°Vt P, i 0 VAb ”S Ab -, 0 b vaP 5b V K 0 5b S- O vap 5b .O .O S- h A? 5b . -$■’ b A? VaP aO p Sb 5b : %s koy r W A r aP o aI S Ab Ap b AP $ 5b O S O b 16' A sfo A? VAFAP o f 5b AP 0 «FA3 VAb Al £ P Ab A? VAPAO 5b AP .O ■5P VAP •oS? AP ovaP) A Ab bP X A. Aliff S. Amos A. Anderson A. Anderson J. Anderson J. Angyl T. Austin M. Avery M. Averyheart W. Baccus M. Baker |. Barkus R. Benedict K. Bowers j. Boyd T. Brock C. Campbell D. Campbell A. Carmichael M. Carr P. Cathy M. Cedeno R. Chavis M. Cintron H. Clinton G. Cody H. Colon A. Conaway K. Cook D. Cowan M. Crassas A. Crowder W. Cruz A. Davis A. Debose D. Demetro G. Dick M. Dillon C. Diming K. Dobbs D. Dowdley G. Dowdlev J. Dowdey A. Dunnican B. Edwards M. Feliciano M. Fisher M. Fletcher T. Fout R. Gamble A. Gilmore T. Givhan D. Glass E. Glover S. Gomez L. Gore S. Green L. Guerra i . nan F. Hardy I. Harris D. Heard 10 Hefner Hendricks Hicks Holsey Howze—12th Hughes Hulittle Hunter Hunter lannaggi James Johnson Johnson Johnson Joarez Jones Kent Kidd Kirkland Knowles Knox Lawler Libran Little Lively Lopez Lusk Lydon Majewski Maroun May Maynard McClarty McDavid McIntosh Melvin Millner Morris Morris Morris Moss Mundy Myers Nabors Negron Neil Oliver Palmer Patterson Pena Pennington Perez Perry Phillips Pritt Pucci Pullon Ramos Rampersalid Ramsey Ransom Redding Reed C. Reyes J. Richburg C. Rivera S. Rivera A. Rodriguez A. Rodriguez D. Rodriguez E. Rodriguez E. Rodriguez F. Rodriguez M. Romine J. Rosado M. Rose L. Ross M. Ruiz J. Santiago R. Scott M. Semran S. Serrano R. Sims R. Sims W. Square B. Stephens A. Swanigan V. Tabb C. Thomas L. Thomas S. Thomas M. Torres J. Vales M. Vega M. Walker D. Webb D. Weeks C. Whitlock A. Williams D. Williams L. Williams R. Williams R. Wilson C. Wilson C. Wimbs T. Wimbs E. Woods R. Zkiab 12 A. Adams V. Adkins M. Aesque O. Anderson E. Asia D. Banks C. Bames J. Bames C. Barr A. Bell R. Bermudez T. Berrocales D. Blakeley K. Bowe ). Bradshaw J. Calvin B. Cantley A. Carter S. Carter j. Clark K. Clemmens Y. Clemons H. Colon B. Corrina O. Cortes D. Crassas L. Crawford D. Crespo J. Cromity A. Cruz R. Cummings P. Curtain R. Dawson A. Debose I. Delgado L. Demmings |. Dickerson R. Detzel A. Dudley C. Dutton J. Encamacion E. Eubanks T. Evans A. Fields D. Fletcher I. Flowers M. Ford J. Forsythe M. Frew J. Caiman D. Garth M. Gomez O. Gonzales G. Gooden A. Gray V. Griffen S. Grimes R. Hall R. Hall T. Hampton T. Harrison E. Hasrouni 14 Helmick Henderson Hicks Holloway Irvine lackson Jackson Jefferson Jones Jones Jones Johnson Johnson Kane Karim Kellogg Keys Lawes Lawrence Leftridge Lenix Lobodinsky Locke Millner Lundy Lydon Malave Maldonado Malone Lavette Marti Mason Mason Massey Matthews Matthews Mays McCants McCarter McCrary McDonald McKeever McKinney McMickens McMullen McQueen Medina Mendez Mierzejewski Miller Minor Minor Moises Montezuma Morales Morell Mosley Nelson Nelson Negron Norris Ocasio Otero 15 E. Pacheco ). Padilla R. Parker V. Pena R. Pena D. Pemell E. Perry L. Perry A. Perteet T. Phillips O. Post P. Prince C. Randall R. Ray D. Reed T. Reid E. Rios R. Rivera R. Rodgers N. Rodriguez M. Rosa M. Ruppart F. Salem O. Salters E. Sanchez C. Sanders J. Sanders I- Sanders ). Seder A. Sierra E. Serrano M. Serrano L. Shelton W. Shelton R. Simpson L. Smith P. Smith R. Stewart P. Stinnett S. Stockman D. Strong S. Sturdivant D. Taylor K. Taylor S. Thompson J. Torres A. Tracey |. Turley D. Valentine L. Vasquez A. Velez K. Walker D. Ward A. Watson D. Westley J. Westley D. Whitmore A. Willis D. Woodard R. Woods B. Wright L. Wright M. Young Basic Skills of English English teaches the vital skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By studying English, students develop the basic skills necessary for school, jobs, and everyday life. Think is also a part of English where students learn to analyze and evaluate various problems by applying them to different reading selections. Writing skills are being improved by the elective course. Foundations of Writing, offered to 12th graders. Leariene Kellogg practices Communication Skills. Miss Goll stresses her point. Mr. Sumegie takes his students to the library. Seeing Analogies is a part of Think. From Basics to “BASIC” I An IBM Personal Computer and disc drive. The Math Department at Lincoln-West helps to satisfy the immediate needs of the student and prepares them for a rapidly changing technological society. Courses include the basics of Business Math through Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and A.P. Calculus. The newest feature at Lincoln-West is the Computer Science class. The program began last spring and is taught for one semester. It teaches the student how to use BASIC programming. Miss Leser, department chairperson teaches the class. Lincoln-West has a total of 20 IBM PCs. Miss Leser teaches Computer Science for one semester. Science Opens New Doors Physics can be difficult—but it's fun. Visit a science class at Lincoln-West and you will find beakers, jars, test tubes, microscopes, and periodic charts. These are just some of the tools used to study the plant, animal and chemical life found on our planet. Through experimentation, students are shown how new approaches in science can lead to a better way of life for all mankind. Courses include Physical and Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There is an A.P. Biology class for college bound seniors. The fascination of the root!! Miss Alicea enthusiastically shows dissection. Students discover the table of elements. Chemistry labs have interesting results. Past, Present, Future. Social Studies helps us to learn more about the world and the people in it. It is here that we look at the past and present events that either directly or indirectly affect us. And it is here that we examine all of the political, social, and economic forces at work in this and other countries which will shape our future as a nation. Courses include World, American, and Black History, Economics, American Gov't, Street Law and Geography. 21 Passport to the World Mrs. Dumdum teaches Spanish for Spanish Speakers. French I students learn the basics of the language. One of the many advantages of learning a foreign language is that students have an opportunity to learn about people in other countries. It is wise to know and understand the language, customs, and culture of other nations, in todays complex world. Students can study either French, or Spanish from beginning to advanced levels. Spanish for Spanish speakers is also taught. Sra. Dolan points out Bolivia on the map. Elias Maroun practices the superiatif . French IV V students work on grammar. Strong Bodies—and Minds Coach Bump Taylor Keeping physically fit at Lincoln-West is a fun experience. After calisthenics, students can take part in a variety of activities, including badmitton, floor hockey, basketball, football, track, softball, soccer and swimming. They also learn about nutrition, disease, first aid, and family living in one semester Health classes. These classes are designed to develop the students mind as well as body. Basketball is most popular. You almost made it!! 23 Homemaking Skills Home Economics provides a variety of courses designed to make you a better homemaker. These include Food Service, Comprehensive Home Economics, Independent Life, Home Nursing, Child Care, Advanced Clothing, Foods and Nutrition. These skills can be used in the home or on the job presently or in the future. Sewing with Singer. Mrs. Hill keeps an eye on her cooking class. Sewing is an important skill to learn. Let's whip up something quick for lunch. Precision is important. Skills That Count Fascination with electronics. Courses in Industrial Arts are designed to provide students with the training they will need in job-related areas such as electronics, woodworking, printing, drafting and graphic arts. Lincoln-West also teaches a Vocational Electronics course. The class meets three hours a day. Mr. Collier teaches this course. Safety is a must in Industrial Arts. Industrial Arts student repairs equipment. Mr. Rice demonstrates the use of machinery. 25 Freedom of Expression Mr. Martin takes time with his students to lend a hand. The Art Dept, at Lincoln West offers a variety of courses in which students can learn to express their creative talent. These include painting, drawing, sculpting, pottery, poster making, art appreciation, art history, and design. Students learn to use their hands to make art something they can personally appreciate. S ulpture and pottery take a great deal of patience. Poster art has become a favorite. r h 26 Taking Care of Business Mrs. Prevost watches over a COE student. Students come in contact with business machines. Learning basic office skills. Getting a job in an office as a secretary, typist, or bookkeeper is no easy task these days. Employers expect you to have some basic skills. The Business Dept, at Lincoln-West provides this training with courses in typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, and accounting. Lincoln-West also offers Cooperative Office Education (COE). This program enables students to attend school a half a day and work the other half using their office skills. Typing is a business world essential. Study, Study, Study!! Lincoln-West Sports Family Through the years, here at Lincoln-West, sports teams have lead and kept our spirit. WE as students and faculty have supported them through good times and bad. We take this time to recognize and congratulate all the young men and women who participated. We thank you for a job well done and being a part of Lincoln-West history. 29 Junior Varsity Football The junior Varsity Team was all but pleased with their play this year but they went into every game thinking that they could win. There is real talent on this J.V. Team, and with more hard work and training, they should do well in the 86-87 season. The J.V. Team is coached by Mr. Nabinger and Mr. Collier. Time Out! 30 As The J.V. Team Looks On Varsity Football THE PLAIN DEALER, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12. 1985' Lincoln-West wins first in 17 games COMPILED FROM STAFF REPORTS Long-suffering Lincoln-West High ended a 17-game losing streak by outlasting West Tech, 12-6, in double overtime at JFK Field yesterday. Running back James Brown, who gained 97 yards, clinched the Senate Conference victory with a 16-yard touchdown run. Lincoln-West took a 6-0 lead in the second quarter on John Boyd’s one-yard plunge. Tech’s Stanley Jackson sent the game into overtime with a 65-yard scoring run in the third period. Junior Varsity Basketball DEFENSE! DEFENSE! 4 t The Mini-Wolves had a disappointing season this year by not accomplishing what they had set out to do. But they vow to come back and win it all next year! Their teamwork on and off the court keeps their spirits high, and they don't let their losses get them down. With this kind of attitude and work, they will have what it will take to make them number one! Jump Ball, Wolverines get it! That's Two! Fouls Killed Us 32 Varsity Basketball Too Cool Dave! The Lincoln-West Varsity Basketball Team surprised us all with quick, and dominating victories in the first half of the 85-86 season. Things slowed down in the second half of the year, and the Wolverines slid from first to third place in just one game. With this they saw the North Senate Championship move out of reach. Coach David Herbster has to be happy with the performance by his varsity men, because they have proven that they can win when given the chance. Bring On The Wolverines! i T : ALL L-W Super-Spirit i Zola From The Comer 33 Girls Basketball This years girls basketball team coached by Miss Palumbo was not what they had hoped for it to be, but they were able to keep their heads high. They had the fire and intense play that makes a team a champion, but lost most of their games in the final seconds. The Lady Wolverines had their best year as a team, with help from everyone in critical times, this was enough to please Miss P. lump ton Coach Palumbo goes over the teams game-plan. Wolverines on Ihe break'. Teams for Dreams GIRLS VOLLEYBALL. Front; Brenda Bell, Letitia Garrison, Vicky Glover, Linda lones, Evelyn Rios; Center; Danielle Stowers; Back; Tahana Kent, Jackie Smith, Esther Agler, Jackie Harris, Wanda Cruz, Tina Sims and Coach Carmen Rodriguez. All of the Wolverine teams set out playing the very best that they can, and trying to make all of their dreams come true. Dreams are made of the dedication and support that these athletes put into their teams. We hope that all of your dreams come true for you in the future. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL. J. Cromity, R Dembie. P. Lundi, J. Taylor, J. Zuber. M. Fletcher, M. Mays, J. McMulSn, K. Marlin, K. Dobbs, J. Williams and B. Singleton. Wolverine Dream Teams Girls Basketball. Front: Pam Dawson. Danielle Stowers; Row 2: Letitia Garrison, Vallica Blackshear; Back: Evonne Clover, Monica Pucci, Erica Holloway, Vickie Glover and Ann Washington; Not Pictured: Tina Jones, Tina Sims. VARSITY BASKETBALL. Front: Gary Fox, David Blackshire, Vernon Taylor; Back: Ed Pufium, Alan Cater, Ben Scott. David Threat, Dan Zola. Not Pictured: Fred Ward New Look for an Old Book Publishing a high school yearbook like the Phoenix takes time, patience and a lot of hard work. First comes the overall plan to figure out what will go where in the book. Then the pictures have to be taken and the stories, captions and headlines written. Finally, all of this has to come together, page by page, section by section. This year's staff was headed by Joy Ford and Ray Blake, who, individually and collectively, made all the big decisions and took most of the pictures. Other major contributors were Dawn Braun, who put together the section on academics, and Cindy Dutton, who helped write much of the copy. Lourdes Negron had the big job of organizing the Junior and Sophomore sections. Jackie Hanna was a contributing photographer. Their advisor was Mr. Piskos. Phoenix Staff (top row, L-R) are Dawn Braun, Cindy Dutton and (bottom, L-R) Joy Ford and Ray Blake, co-editors. V I (Left): Dawn Braun and Ray Blake are making final corrections on a page layout that will appear in the Phoenix. I I 38 By-lines and Deadlines Freedom Rider staff included (above) L-R Michael Jeffries, Ricky Simms, Susan Ocasio, Candice McCants, Mrs. Rubin, advisor; Angelo Lenix, Lisa Williams, Lesvia Cruz and Mary Cathy. Below Right: Planning their next issue of the Freedom Rider were Mary Cathy, Ricky Simms, Philip Smith and Lisa Williams. Freedom Rider, the student newspaper, published six issues this year. Included were stories about student activities, articles on sports and editorials. Members of the staff attended the National Scholastic Press Assn, convention at the Bond Court Hotel and then toured the PLAIN DEALER to see how a big city newspaper is put together. This year's co-editors were Albert Crowder and Ricky Simms, assisted by Lesvia Cruz, Lisa Williams, Mary Cathy, Susan Ocasio, Michael jeffries, Lisa Carter, Candic McCants and members of Mr. Mossbruger's word processing class who typed the stories. Mrs. Rubin is advisor to the newspaper. 39 The Band and Booster Club Drum Major Eldrick Shawn, are you on the right note? Get Down! The Mighty Wolfpack 40 and Drill Team Booster Club at pep rally. Adding to the excitement and thrills of this year's football and basketball games were members of the Band, Drill Team and Boosters Club. They also performed at pep rallies which made those occasions even more memorable. Faculty advisors are Mr. ). Stith, band director; Mrs. E. Brown and Mrs. G. Brown, co-advisors of Boosters and Mrs. Hill, drill team advisor. 41 Student Council Promoting school spirit can be a monumental task at any high school -just ask a member of Student Council. It's their job to publicize student sponsored activities at Lincoln-West during the year. This is done by homeroom representatives who encourage the students in their homeroom to take an active part in upcoming events, whether it be a social affair or the collection of food for the needy. This also provides a good opportunity for an exchange of ideas between the Council and members of the student body, according to Mrs. Dolan, the group's advisor. This year's officers were Victoria Clover, president; Joy Ford, vice president; Shawn James, secretary; Tahana Kent, treasurer; Frank Diaz, social chairperson and Eric Conwell, sergeant-at-arms. Student Council Officers for 1985-86 were Shawn James, Tahana Kent, Eric Conwell, Joy Ford and Vickie Clover. (Frank Diaz is not shown). Mrs. A. Dolan Student Council Advisor 42 Some members of Student Council Culture Clubs The Cross Cultural Club helps students to understand, appreciate and become aware of lifestyle of people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Members take part in a variety of activities, such as listening to speakers, watching movies and participating in Student Exchange Day when they meet with members from other schools to talk about their accomplishments. Heading the group are Phillip Prince, president; Denise Woodard, vice-president; Yvette Clemons, secretary; Sonia Morales, vice-secretary; Phillip Curtain, treasurer and Rosaline Ray, vice-treasurer. The advisors are Mrs. H. Hernandez and Mrs. E.M. Giles. ■ The Latin Cultures Club is a branch of the Cross Cultural Club. Its purpose is to encourage members to improve their knowledge of the Spanish language, culture and traditions. Members assist and take part in the preparation of a Thanksgiving basket for the needy, a Christmas party. Ethnic Day, a seniors' party and field trips. These activities are funded through car washes, raffles, candy and bake sales. The officers are Lourdes Negron, president; Eliezer Rodriguez and Fanny De Jesus, vice-president; Donna Padilla, secretary and Jeanette Cruz, treasurer. Mrs. H. Hernandez is the advisor. 43 School Dances One of the many highlights of the school year were the dances sponsored by the different clubs and organization at Lincoln-West. All of this required a lot of preparation and planning by the groups involved. These are scenes from some of those dances. Recognize anyone? Joy Ford and Yvonne Jeff at the Christmas Dance Allen Cater and friends at the Christmas dance. Vickie, don't float away! Well ... What are you looking at? Joy, Eldrick and Fred at the Christmas dance (left) Mary and Albert (Right) An Unforgettable Year! J Here Comes The Dynamic Living classes held their traditional mock wedding. The brides and grooms were; Joy Ford and Trent Parrish, and Carol Heffner and Edward Johnson. The beautiful wedding and reception was held in the auditorium. The minister was Mr. Collier. The teacher in charge was Ms. J. Gill. The Wedding Cake 46 the Brides! Ed Johnson and Carol Heffner. Joy Ford and Trent Parrish. The wedding party, Tina, Sandra, Mary Lou, Michael, Fanny, Delsie. Students Visit Pen-Pah Arriving home happy! Students from Miss Coil's 11th grade Honor English class had a rare treat in November. The' were able to visit their pen-pals in Field Higl School in Mogadore, Ohio, where they had ai opportunity to attend classes and see first-ham what a typical, rural high school really is like. Wanda Cruz, one of the 15 students fron Lincoln-West that made the trip had this observa tion: Students at Field High School have a positive attitude about their education and take pride it their school. The trip was part of an exchange progran sponsored by High Schools for the Future o which Lincoln-West and Field High Schools are . part, and was arranged by Mr. john Perrin of the Career Education Department. At Field High School Chemistry lab at Field High School Charles Whitlock examines printouts with his pen-pal. Lesvia Cruz, Lisa Williams and penpal pose. Lisa, Marty, and Mary share their lunch with penpals. The pen-pals from Mogadore, Ohio. Student learning the Field way. Varsity Cheerleaders Throughout the school year both the Varsity and Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders kept spirit by cheering at football and basketball games. They also sold buttons and various items to the faculty, staff and students, so they can also show their pride in LW! The squad is directed by Ms. M.L. Prescott. Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders n 51 Angel, Glenda, and Mary The Wolverina consisted of 20 girls who practiced their routines after school for two hours. The enthusiastic group performed at football games that were held throughout the school year. At the end of the season, the Wolverina competed against highsteppers from other Cleveland schools. The squad is directed by Ms. Catherine Zak-Adams. The co-captains are Yvonne Jeff, Joy Ford, Antoinette Hampton, Yvette Wynn, and Angie Payne. Top row; left to right: J Richburg. R. Matthews, C. Wimbs, D. Campbell. K Knox Second row: F. Dejesus, S. Martin, $. Ayers. J. Muhammad, A. Wilkins, E. Perry, M. Caraballo Bottom row: Captains-Angie Payne, Toni Hampton, Yvonne Jeff, Yvette Wynn, and Joy Ford. Wolverinas. On the Air with Station WLW Going over the day's announcements Fanny, JaNette, and Donna. Val, Albert, Ricky P.A. Crew The Lincoln West Wolverine announcers could be heard each day during homeroom over Station WLW delivering the latest news and information about student activities. This year's crew consisted of JaNette Jefferson, Vallicia Blackshear, Fanny Dejesus, Donna Thurman, David Blackshire, Anita Nabors, Ricky Simms, Fred Salem, and Albert Crowder. The advisor is Mrs. B. Bratton. The staff lost one of its members late last year when Samuel Abraham moved to California. 54 LW Sweetheart Couples Rita Hosley and Chuck Kidd 1986 Sweetheart Couple Winter Talent Show Drivers Hit the Road Mr. Zebrowski instructs his students in the car. One of the most popular classes at any high school is drivers education. At Lincoln-West, students that take this class are required to spend time in both the classroom and on the road. Behind the wheel, the students learn how to drive on the city streets as well as on the freeway. In the classroom, the students learn about defense driving and the signs and laws that govern the road. After this training the students are certified to drive in the state of Ohio. The instructors are Mrs. Spencer and Mr. Zebroski. Marti Morris gets set to drive. Mrs. Spencer stresses safety in the classroom. Competitive Spirit is High Albert Johnson, Pam Uffman, John Neal, George Galinovsky, and Darrell Price. The Orthopedically Handicapped program at Lincoln-West is set up to stress academic development as well as independent living, plus they are offered a variety of vocational skills. The students here are able to function with as much independence as possible, both at home, and on the job. The classes are the same, the minds work the same way, these are the things that make us the same. Looking on, Albert Johnson picks up the loose ball. 58 Darrell Price shoots from the line, as James Barkas and Chris Shepherd look on. Among West Wheelers Mike Nealon, George Galinovsky, Kim Rogers (a recent graduate from Lincoln-West), and Albert Johnson sit in on boy's basketball game. Albert and Darrell prepare for the big game. Chris Shepherd filling out the S.A.T. application. 59 Anything Goes! 61 Homecoming ’85 The Best is Yet to Come was the theme of this year's gala homecoming. The cafeteria was transformed into a luxurious ballroom where all the festivities took place, including the crowning of the King and Queen, Vernon Taylor and Millie Roman. The runner-up couples who graced the occasion with their presence included Sean Hardnick and Wanda Medina, first runner-up; Carlos Santana and Learlene Kellogg, second runner-up; Brian Markham and Delsie Cain, third runner-up and Ricky Barnett and Martina Quinones, fourth runner-up. The event was sponsored by Student Council. Vernon Taylor and Millie Roman Homecoming King and Queen Sean Hardnick and Wanda Medina First Runner-Up Couple Carlos Santana and learlene Kellogg Second Runner-Up Couple Brian Markham and Delsie Cain Third Runner-Up Couple (left) Ricky Barnett and Martina Quinones Fourth Runner-Up Couple (right) “The Best is Yet to Come” r Autographs .o FTo 9 ft ft P. . b o2ftP : g c, ftft «£ $P s, r PViS 3 222222 % • ■2' ft fts P__ P. s!?2 ft2vo,c2-ftP c£2 I £ S 2d Cft P 2 o r cT2 1ot4v° 2, 2 o £ «PT � 2 , I ? b 3 X € Td 2 ,' ' cdv , 2sS , 0 4 c-2 o c r 0 Si 9 O ft xrv ‘dft'fti o ' ft%ft lo 5 ‘ P2 . 2°. ft ft 2ft o , Rosaline Acoff Christine Adkins Emily Adomo Ester Agler Wanda Alvardo Tara Armer Sharonne Ayers Lisa Bailey Nona Banks Ricky Barnett Lincoln-West Vallicia Blackshear David Blackshire Raymond Blake Monica Booker Dawn Braun Tonya Briggs-McGowan James Brown Sheila Burt Eric Bolten Delsie Cain Samuel Cain Ruben Caraballo John Carter Lisa Carter Barbara Campbell 66 Kendell Chaney John Chrystyna Charles Cole Tangie Cole Gem Conkle Eric Conwell Sandra Cruz Maria Colon Darryl Davis Melissa Davis Class of 1986 Sylvia Davis Dawn Dean Fanny Dejesus James Dejesus Richard Dembie Michelle Denson Frank Diaz Susan Diaz John Doss Vickie Elliot Phillip Emy Michelle Fields Anita Floyd Joy Ford Diane Foster 67 Senior Even after a disappointing football season, the seniors maintained a spirit of pride and enthusiasm for Lincoln-West. With a combination of good natured optimism and just plain-old silliness, the seniors continued to support the mighty Wolverines and remembered that Lincoln-West will always be NUMBER ONE!! Mrs. Prescott poses with Brian Markham. 68 Senior Spirit at a football game Sean Hardnick and Wanda Medina. Spirit Our Wolverenes stole the show at the Pep Rally. 69 Millie Roman shows her spirit. Lissette Galindez George Galinovsky Strom Gaston Terry Glenn Victoria Glover Tonya Grant Laurie Grier Jose Gonzalez Marisol Gonzalez Pedro Guerra Renee Hackler Antoinette Hampton Jacqueline Hanna Dawn Hansen Alonzo Harden Sean Hardnick Shirley Hayner David Hazeldine Gaylester Hearns Octavia Hiatt Vivian Honey Ester Hopgood Victoria Hudson Arlene Hudson Bey Yvonne Jeff Lincoln- West 70 David Jefferson Janette Jefferson Michael Jeffries Albert Johnson Gene Johnson Josette Johnson Miguel Johnson Sandra Jones Nagi Karim Karen Kelley Darlene Kellogg Learfene Kellogg Charles Kidd Keith Kinder Melvin King Timothy Lacey Keith Langford James Laurant Marvin Lawson Lakeitha Ligon Anthony Lively Tabethia Locke Amine Maamari John Makohon Brian Markham Class of 71 CATEGORIES Mr. Mrs. Wolverine (School Spirit) Most Likely to Succeed Most Athletic Most Talented Most Popular Best Friends Best Physique Figure Best Dressed Prettiest Eyes Prettiest Smile Prettiest Hair Cutest Boy Girl Biggest Flirt Friendliest Boy Girl Solid Gold Dancers Shortest Boy Girl Tallest Boy Girl Senior Class MALE FEMALE JAMES BROWN JOY FORD ANTONIO VARGAS DAWN BRAUN DAVID THREAT VICKI GLOVER TONY WILLIAMS SEMONA TIGGS VERNON TAYLOR VICKI GLOVER ERIC CONWELL YVONNE JEFF JAMES BROWN JOY FORD TREVOR MASON SHARONNE AYERS KEITH LANGFORD DARLENE KELLOGG RODNEY WESLEY WANDA MEDINA KEITH LANGFORD YVONNE JEFF RICKY BARNETT TABITHIA LOCKE SEAN HARDNICK MILLIE ROMAN TERRY SULLIVAN FANNY DEJESUS KIRK SEALS JANETTE JEFFERSON TIMOTHY LACEY ANTOINETTE HAMPTON JIMMIE MOORE ANTOINETTE WILKINS BENJAMIN SCOTT DANIELLE STOWERS Popularity Poll Most Talented Best Physique Figure Most Athletic Most Popular Cutest Boy Giri Tallest Shortest Biggest Flirt (girt) Biggest Flirt (boy) Donna Marks Anna Marrero Jeffrey Martin Trevor Mason Annie McCarthy Kimberly McIntosh April McIntyre Wanda Medina Kimberly Menefield Tracy Miner Pamela Ming Treva Mitchell Andre Mixon Ernest Mixon Tyrone Mock Jimmie Moore Oliver Moore Sandra Moore Steven Moses Jowharah Muhammad Tanya Myricks John Neal Lisa Nelson Jennie Nieves Sheray Norris Lincoln-West 74 Maria Ocasio Ann Pacheco Wanda Pacheco Donna Padilla Paula Patterson Angela Payne Rebecca Polansky David Polk Kenneth Potts Tina Pratcher Darrell Price Martina Quinones Ramona Quives Tanya Randle Tamiko Rodgers Tracy Rodgers Tonja Rodgers Eliel Rodriguez Christina Rodriguez Milagros Roman Timothy Rowan Sheri Salobecke Cassandra Sanchez Kathleen Schubert Benjamin Scott Class of 1986 75 Oh, the Memories Yvette Wynn, James Brown, Angie Payne, and Trevor Mason THE MIGHTY WOLVERINES. Hey look! They're taking our picture. Traditional Pep Rally The memories made during our Senior Year are the ones that we will carry with us forever. The good times and friendships made our days at Lincoln-West all the better. All of us will go our separate ways but the memories of the Class of '86 will live on!! Balloons Anyone? Serious Side of Seniors Along with all of the fun and games, the seniors spent plenty of time with school work and studying. They worked hard to keep up their grades even though most were involved in some kind of activity, from basketball to Student Council. The seniors proved it is possible to achieve your goals while having a good time. Congratulations to the Class of '86 for a job well done! 77 umt . Kirk Seals Rita Sheers Vanessa Shelton Christopher Shephard Donna Stacer Yolanda Steams Sherry St. Clair Theresa Stills Stanley Strzalka Danielle Stowers David Soto Terrance Sullivan Johnny Tanner Vernon Taylor David Threat Tracy Threat Warner Thompson Donna Thurman Dan-ell Townsend Lisa Turley Pamela Uffman Antonio Vargas Millie Velez Ethel Vincell Leighanne Walker Lincoln-West Roynatta Wallace Quanita Watkins Willie Weatherspoon Rodney Wesley James Whitehead Michelle Whitlock Rodney Winston Monique Williams Tony Williams Tracy Williams Antoinette Wilkins Philip Witriol Yvette Wynn George Young Maureen Zeigler Roger Zkiab Dan Zola Gary Fox Laurie Lawson Iman Michael Class of 1986 Calvin Williams Senior Class Prophecy In Ten Yearsr I Plan To Be ... Editor of VOGUE MAGAZINE, driving a gray Mercedes. JOY FORD Working for an international airline as a flight at- f tendant. . EMILY ADORNO Manager of a high-tech computer lab, driving a Ferraro. SHARONNE AYERS A computer operator or a computer programmer. TONY WILLIAMS Teaching at the college level, single and still chasing women. ANTONIO VARGAS Married with two children, and manager of a major corporation. ANTOINETTE HAMPTON A single, successful businessman with my own company. An accomplished actor well-known throughout the acting profession, living in Palm Springs with a 1995 Mercedes. SEAN HARDNICK DAVID POLK Working in some well known hospital with children. JANETTE JEFFERSON Rich and famous living in Hollywood. YVONNE JEFF Pursuing a career in real estate with a large cor- Earning my degree in criminal justice. DELSIE CAIN poration or perhaps my own firm. KIRK SEALS A surgical nurse, married with a family. DONNA PADILLA A registered nurse, married with one child. MICHELLE DENSON In Apple Valley, Calif, as an executive for IBM. DEENA JEFFERSON Majoring in Cosmetology and hopefully married. WANDA MEDINA Very wealthy, married with two kids and a house on a hill. WARNER THOMPSON A successful and highly paid computer programmer living in a very expensive condo. VALLICIA BLACKSHEAR 80 Here's hoping all your dreams come true. Good Luck, Class of 1986!! Parent Patron Ads at Mr. and Mrs. London Mock Jr. congratulate their daughter, Tracy Lynette for a job well done. er Mr. and Mrs. David Abrams congratulate their daughter, Yvonne Eleanor Jeff for a job well done. a Ms. Dorothy Ligon congratulates her daughter, Lakeitha Ligon for a job well done. Jt Mr. and Mrs. Governor Johnson congratulate their daughter. Gene for a job well done. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers congratulate our daughters, Tonja, Tracy and Tamiko for a job well done. Congratulations to my daughter. Dawn Braun, for the good job you have done. Love, Mom. Best wishes to our daughter, Joy Lynn, for a job well done. Love, the Ford Family. Mrs. LaRuth (Cain) Terrell congratulates her daughter, Delsie C. Cain for a job well done. Good luck in the future to Ethel Vincell from the Vincell family. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Booker congratulate their daughter, Monica Booker for a job well done. Best wishes to our neice, Antoinette from your aunt, uncle, and cousin. The Jones family. Congratulations and best wishes to my daughter, Antoinette L. Hampton for a job well done, from your mother, Cora S. Hampton. Mr. and Mrs. Abram A. Brown II congratulate their daughter, Antoinette Lynn Hampton for a job well done. Congratulations to our son Ray Blake for a job well done. Love, Mom and Dad. Best of luck to our nephew, Poo-Guy . Love uncle and Chauch. Good luck in the future to Ms. Donna Thurman from the Thurman family. 81 Best of Luck to the Class of 1986 The Yearbook Staff Senior On Feb. 7th, the Class Of '86 celebrated the last home basketball game of the season, with a Senior Spotlight Dance. All of the seniors dressed in their senior sweats, painters caps, and Spotlight pins. The dance was held in the 3rd Floor Cafeteria which was decorated in red, white, and blue L-W Seniors balloons and crepe paper. Pizza, punch, and cake was served. The perfect end to a perfect dance was The Mighty Wolverines triumph over the John Hay Hornets with a victory of 70-60. The Seniors proved that Lincoln-West cannot exist, without the Class of '86. Lincoln-West cannot exist without the Class of '86 82 Spotlight Show off them sweats!! I - W 3rd floor Cafeteria 2i30 - 5:30 Dancing - Food Tickoti - $1.50 __ . . Rzzo Pizza Beverage Cake . f : • V. Va C; v‘ 199 . V 7 The Wolverines score—AGAIN Tnumph over John Hay! im 83 « « 1 1986 Senior SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS. Front: Dawn Braun; Pam Uffman; Sharonne Ayers; JaNette lefferson; Donna Padilla. Back: Yvonne Jeff; Terry Sullivan; Vicky Glover; David Blackshire. Commencement Chairperson Social Chairperson Martha Basile, Advisor Class Officers President Vice-President The 1986 Senior Class Officers worked hard during the course of the year to raise funds for the Senior Class and plan activities. They sold buttons, raffle tickets, cards, and pizza to raise money. They also held a Ghostbusters, a Spring Fling, and a Senior Spotlight Dance. All proceeds benefited the Class of '86. Prom, After Prom, Cedar Point and Geauga Lake also had to be planned. There were dues to be collected, orders to be placed, meetings to attend, shirts to distribute and dates to be set. The Officers put a lot of time and energy into making 1986 the best year ever, but they had a lot of fun doing it. The Senior Class Advisor was Mrs. Martha Basile. NHS—an Elite Group Becoming a member of the National Honor Society at Lincoln-West is no easy task. Members must have a 3.4 grade point average or better, and must exhibit qualities of leadership, service and character. Seniors wear red, white and blue stoles at commencement to distinguish them from the other graduates. New members are inducted in May. The officers are Tara Armer, president; Sharonne Ayers, vice-president; Dawn Braun, secretary and Gene Johnson, treasurer. Other members were Emily Adorno, Tonia Grant, Tracy Miner, Darrell Price, Martina Quinones and Rita Sheers. Their advisor is Mrs. B. Bratton. Seven Who Flew for All of Us Diverse in race, sex and aspiration, they embodied the ideals of America On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger made its last flight. It also took the lives of six astronauts and a school teacher before the eyes of millions of Americans. This page is dedicated in memory of these people. Christa McAuliffe, Francis Scobee, Judy Resnik, Ronald McNair, Michael Smith, Ellison Onizuka and Gregory Jarvis; The Seven Challenger Heros. 87 Right to Read The Right-to-Read Program at Lincoln-West is designed to encourage students to become interested in reading. The program took place in March during Student Motivation Month. The Right-to-Read Committee sponsored a poster contest, a spelling bee and a book fair. Prizes and trophies were awarded for the best entries. The Committee did everything possible to assure that the program was a success, according to Gen£ Johnson, Chairperson. The Right-to-Read Committee consisted of Mrs. C. Thomas, Mrs. Webb, Mr. Lenderskis, Mr. Cole, Ms. Boozer, Mrs. Yashi, Mr. Crittendon, Mr. Meilander, Mr. Bradley, Mrs. Basile, Mrs. Barruso, Mr. MossBruger, Mr. Martin, Mrs. Wilson, Miss Rivera, Mrs. C. Shelton, Mrs. Cuadro, Millie Roman, Gen£ Johnson, Albert Crowder, Dawn Braun, Ray Blake. 88 Dedication and Excellence Lincoln-West observed National Black History Month during February with a variety of activities and contests. Among these were the Art-Essay Contest, supervised by Mrs. Danik, and the Black History Guess Who contest. Three students from Lincoln-West attended the Black History Superbowl Selection Match sponsored by the Cleveland Board of Education. They were Gene Johnson, Ricky Simms and Charles Whitlock. 89 Autographs THE CHICAGO BEARS 90 6. WALL8C Our Loyalty ... Forever i Alma Mater Lincoln-West we sing thy praise. To you our highest hopes we raise. Let us pledge our loyalty. United, strong, victorious be. ) Leading through the years ahead. With the blue, and white, and red. We will always do our best To honor Cleveland Lincoln-West Fight Song CO! Onward Wolverines and FIGHT!! FIGHT!! With all your might to WIN!! WIN!! for Lincoln-West, Let's Go, Fight, and Win! GO!! We're behind you team. So FIGHT till we reign supreme. And WIN for the honor of the red, white and blue! 92 1986 Phoenix Class of 1986 In the past, yearbooks have been dedicated to someone, for some special reason. This person has usually had an impact on the school as a whole. This year is just a little different. The Phoenix is not being dedicated to one person, it is being dedicated to the entire Class of 1986. This book is for all of the seniors who have finally made it to the top. Together we have struggled and breezed through many classes. We have cheered on many victories and faced many defeats. We have shared our hopes, fears, and dreams within these four walls. We've had our share of successes and failures, of trying our best and doing our worst. We've beared the criticism and accepted the praise. We've done all of this together, with each others help and friendship. We're finally closing these doors behind us and opening new ones in front of us. We will all go our seperate ways, live our seperate lives, dream our seperate dreams, but we will always have the memories. No one can take those from us. Through the tears that we will cry because of the end, let us also smile for the beginning of our future. For all the Class of '86 has done at Lincoln-West, and the hard work and effort put forth, this book is well-deserved. CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS!!! May all of your dreams come true. Class of 1986 Thoughts to Live by • • • “There are those who pass (ike ships in the night. Who meet for a moment, then sail out of sight with never a backward glance of regret; folks we know briefly then quickly forget. Then there are friends who sail together through quiet waters and stormy weather helping each other through joy and through strife. And they are the kind who give meaning to life. “Fear not that thy life shall come to an end, but rather fear that it shall never have a beginning. Cardinal N'ovnum “God grant me the serenity to accept tfie tfiirujs I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. KiwihoUl Ubu tr (PeopCe rarely succeed at anything unless they have fun doing it.” “I cannot change yesterday. I can only make the most of today, and look with hope toward tomorrow.” UI expect to pass through Cife but once. If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, as I shall not pass this way again.” V ’idiom Pom 94 “Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are, and doing things as they ought to be done.” Stowe “The hardest thing to [earn in life is which bridge to cross and which to bum.” I)a ut Russctt To laugh often and much; to win tfie respect of intelligent people ami affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find tlie best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to hate succeeded.}} “I don’t know what vour destiny unit be, or but one thing I know; the onfv ones among von who mil be reatfv happy are those who witt have sought and found how to serve.” |)r. Vlhiri Silmviiu'i “No objects of value. .. are worth risking the priceless experience of waking up one more day.” Jacfc SmitA “May you always find new roads to travel; new horizons to explore; new dreams to call your own.” ... and Leave by. 95 “1 t. tl II n II Si M ft ♦ 3 a “G tc i cc tft w di The End is Near farewell it doesn't seem so long ago that we first started here but now the final days have come the end is drawing near the commencement of our adult lives is so close at hand the hours of our childhood slipped away like grains of sand and as we watch each other walk across the stage we remember all of the good times and the friends that we have made it seems so hard to say goodbye to go our separate ways but we'll always have the memories of our Lincoln-West days 4 96 — Dawn Braun .1 T ? c ’v w . • . 6 V )- - NOV 2 2 2008 0009185378131