Vincennes Lincoln High School - Lincoln Log Yearbook (Vincennes, IN)

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Demonstrating the problem of crowded classrooms is this chemistry class. This problem caused many schedule changes at the beginning of each semester. Construction of the new high school be- gan in the fall of 1985. This picture of the construction site was taken in January 1986. Lincoln fans get into the spirit of things at the football sectional against jasper. Several students crash through the hall- ways during a five minute passing period. 4 Theme

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Because of new rules, longer days and less vacations, 1984-85 was a slow year. However, Lin- coln bounced back in 1985-86. Spirits soared as the year quick- ly passed. Many students made time to come out of their shells and support Lincoln in almost everything. Mr. Pittman's cart- wheel alone drew a good sized crowd. gathered to cheer the girls on to victory. Highlighting the bas- ketball season was a sell-out crowd against rival Rivet. The repeated plea of Please move closer to your neighbor to allow more people seats, emphasized the high attendance. Several other organizations brought large crowds to their various events. The Christmas number of people attending large and receptive, but the play was a huge success. After a slow year, club atten- dance soared. Clubs were al- lowed to meet during the day as opposed to before and after school. Most clubs reported a sharp increase in the number of members and of their enthusi- asm toward the club. Conse- This rise in enthusiasm is not only good for the school, but also good for each individual as it gives each a chance to become more involved. It gives people a chance to meet each other and cultivate new friendships which in the long run is better for the school. Between quarters the Tabby Tabla and Steph- As always sporting events were well attended. One of the shining moments of football came when Lincoln played Jas- per in sectional competition. In- man field was packed to its ful- lest when the players ran out onto the field. As the girl's vol- leyball team completed its best record ever, people began to no- tice. Bigger and bigger crowds Pep-Band boosts spirits by playing the school song. Riding in the annual Homecoming Parade helped to show everyone drixson Wright, Tammy Tolbert, Stacey Biehl, Debbi Cullison, Melissa Melsheimer, Nancy Bilskie, anie Auberry were about the volleyball record. Hanging out at the rec area helps to pass the few minutes of lunch. how enthused Sarah Hen- By pinning on the title, senior Barry Kehl makes it official: Susan Pahmeier, Homecoming Queen. Choral Concert filled Shircliffe Theatre at Vincennes Universi- ty. In addition, the band filled Clark Auditorium at one of their concerts. Standing ova- tions were given to those march- ing band members given awards throughout the night. Bringing in a good sized crowd was the annual Spring Musical, The King and I. Not only was the quently, clubs were not only more active, but also more fun. Several classes also jumped enrollment. Classes such as the Creative Writing class and Chemistry II had more people than in years before. This in- crease in the interest of academ- ics is very encouragingf' said one person who had definite in- terests in the subject. Theme 3

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Unfortunately, a year can't ave so many positives without few negatives thrown in to alance the scale. As some may ave noticed throughout the ear, the students were slowly utgrowing the school. With his growth came many prob- ems. High numbers of students esiring to take popular and re- trips across the school during five minute passing periods. With the increasing age of Lincoln, built in the late 18oo's, facilities became outdated as well. Lacking an auditorium, the choir was forced to hold concerts at Shircliffe Theatre at Vincennes University, and l school programs and convoca- tions were held in the coliseum. place where a lack of facilities was evident was the physical education department. Parking also posed a problem for stu- dent drivers. Many athletic fa- cilities such as tennis courts and a swimming pool were also un- available on school grounds. Those were the problems, the solution was this: the com- munity of Vincennes pulled to- General Contractors won the bid to build the new school which should be completed by early 1988. The estimated cost of twenty million dollars seems worthwhile after studying the plans of the building. Large rooms, an auditorium, a fully equipped gymnasium, and modern athletic facilities are only a few features of the new tanding Room nly uired classes prompted over- rowded classrooms that left any students standing in the isles on the first day of school. ongested hallways created roblems for many students ho were required to make long As in years past, a few teachers had the inconvenience of being traveling teachers with no room of their own at LHS. During their prep period, these teachers had to use the lounge to prepare lessons. Another gether and chose to build a new school. After many delays ground breaking ceremonies took place in August of 1985, and from there the work began. The architects were james Asso- ciates, and Traylor Bothers high school. So although problems were evident during the 85-86 school year, steps are being taken to remedy them and create a better atmosphere for future students at LHS. Theme 5 A