Tacoma City League's first baseball game of the season. Daffodil Queen Helen Edgerton of Puyallup (second woman from left) and her court are posed with ball players from the Superior Dairy team. The men's uniforms have a milk bottle emblem with initials "S.D." on them. Bleachers at Lincoln High School filled with capacity crowd. The two top finishers in 1935 are playing the season opener; champs Beacon Oilers versus second place Superior Dairy. (T.Times 4/27/1936, pg. 1)

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Three young men and a young woman from the 1936 Lincoln High School Band with "bell front" horns. The musicians are, left to right, Robert Etherington, Philip Meyers, George Engeland and Marion Folsom. The name of the instrument comes from the Tacoma Times photograph caption, which also states that school budgets are too low to provide instruments for all the students who wish to play. (T. Times 10-2-1936, pg. 10)

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Four young men from the 1936 Lincoln High School Band playing an instrument called a "Sousaphone." The musicians are, left to right, Warren McLeod, Ivar Ostlund, John Zuegner and Bob Carder. Each musician is wearing a uniform-cardigan sweater, white shirt, bow tie, dark slacks, and sailor-type hat. Over 1250 boys and girls in Tacoma are planning to participate in band and orchestra in 1936 and instrument shortages are a problem. For larger instruments such as these, two mouthpieces are provided so that two students can take turns practicing. (T. Times 9/18/1936, pg. 7)

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These four young uniformed musicians were in the 1936 Lincoln High School band. From left to right: Warren McLeod, Ivar Ostlund, John Zuegner, and Bob Carder. They all play the "Sousaphone." Because of the shortage of instruments in the school district, two mouthpieces were provided for large instruments like these so that more than one student could practice. (T.Times 9-18-36, p. 7)

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Lincoln High School's a cappella choir stands before school's main entrance on December 16, 1936. The choir was trained and directed by Margaret Goheen, front row right. (T. Times 3/6/1937, pg. 8) (filed with Argentum)

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Musical Revue, May 7th-8th, 1937. Believed to be Lincoln High School, directed by Margaret Goheen, seated front row left. (filed with Argentum)

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Musical Revue, May 7th-8th, 1937. Believed to be Lincoln High School, directed by Margaret Goheen, seated second row right (in dark dress.) (filed with Argentum)

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A Cappella choir at Lincoln High School, organized by Music Instructor Margaret Rawson Goheen, in print dress left, which grew from 18 to 60 members in three years. All names listed in Times article. (T. Times 10-22-1937, p. 3) (WSHS)

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Lincoln High School shop teacher Ned Ubben, right, watched in December of 1937 as Irene Kuhne and Otto Robinson mended two of the items given to needy families in Tacoma by the school's students. Maintaining a tradition started in 1922 by The Lincoln News, the school's student publication, Lincoln students filled 66 Christmas baskets with food and toys. The baskets were then distributed to families selected from a list provided by the state welfare bureau. (T. Times 12-21-1937, p. 12)

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In December of 1937, Peggy Bently and Lucille Rudd (order not known) were "Santa's Twins" at Lincoln High School. The two young men are Harold Oswald (left) and Gordon Ambrose. Peggy and Lucille were the organizing force behind the Lincoln News' efforts to provide a Merry Christmas to 66 needy families in Tacoma. In a tradition begun in 1922, food, toys and clothing were collected by Lincoln High School students and distributed in gift baskets to families in need selected by Tacoma's social service agencies. Used toys that were donated were repaired in the Lincoln High School metal and wood shops, and clothes was repaired or sewn in the school's home economics classes. (T. Times 12-21-1937, p. 12)

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Lincoln High School students mend and press clothes for needy children's Christmas gifts. In an annual tradition begun in 1922, the school will provide food, clothes, household goods and toys for needy Tacoma families in a drive sponsored by the Lincoln News. In 1937, the school has selected 66 families to play Santa to. Each home classroom has a basket to fill with food. In addition, a holiday dance was held with participants contributing toys or cash. (T. Times 12-21-1937, p. 12)

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Staff of the Lincoln High School weekly publication "The News." A group of young men and faculty advisor Homer A. Post, standing 2nd from left, are gathered around a desk. A standard Remington typewriter and wire baskets facilitate the budding editors' work. The group has just received word that for the 5th time in 6 years, the paper had been given the Pacemaker All American award by the National Scholastic Press Association. Out of 967 entered high school publications, 218 were named All American and only 10 were named Pacemakers. Ralph Spencer is the editor of the paper. His associates are Bill Duncan, Leonard Anderson and George Bailey. Dorothy Cox is business manager and Harold Berndt is sports editor. (T. Times 4/29/1938, pg. 18)

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A trio from the trumpet and cornet section of Lincoln High School come blow their horns in this publicity photo for an upcoming concert. The players are, left to right, Verne Rowe, Dick Palmer and Art Peterson. The concert is part of the annual spring music festival hosted by the public school music department. The brass trio received a superior rating at the Northwest Washington Annual Music meet at the University of Washington. Over 2500 musicians representing 20 high schools in Northwest Washington participated. (T. Times 4/29/1938, pg. 8)

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Five of the award winning staff members of the Lincoln High School weekly publication "The Lincoln News" and their faculty advisor Homer A. Post, far right, gathered around two desks in April of 1938 to discuss the paper. The student paper for the 5th time in 6 years had been given the Pacemaker All American award by the National Scholastic Press Association. The special designation of "Pacemaker" means that the Lincoln News was judged one of the 10 best high school newspapers in the US. Ralph Spencer (second from left) was editor. His associates are believed to be: (l to r) Bill Duncan; Jean Gustafson, business manager; Hal Berndt (in letterman's sweater) and George Bailey. (T. Times 4/29/1938, pg. 18) (Additional identification provided by a reader)

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Lincoln High School pirate play developed by the Boys Glee Club as part of the music department program on May 20, 1938. Dean McPhaden and Elton Ramage sword fight after McPhaden finds Ramage trying to plunder his treasure chest. (T. Times 5/19/1938, pg. 18)

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Lincoln High School is being overrun by pirates. Actually they are part of the annual Music Department performance on May 20, 1938. The Boys Glee Club developed the pirate scene entirely by themselves, complete with realistic sword play and sea chanties. In this scene, Dean McPhaden and his crew of pirates discover Elton Ramage attempting to break into the treasure chest. McPhaden hits Ramage across the back with his rapier and a duel ensues. (T. Times 5/19/1938, pg. 18)

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Lincoln High School musical revue, "Brides & Pirates, " circa May of 1938. Large cast of girls and boys in costume on stage. (filed with Argentum)

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Lincoln High School cast members gather on stage in late May of 1938 as they prepare for their upcoming musical revue. The stage is filled with Boys Glee Club "pirates" as they practice in costume in a scene developed by the club members themselves.

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ca. 1938. Vacant area in the Lincoln district circa 1938. A road leads through the area north of Lincoln High School. In the background can be seen the spire of the school and Mount Rainier.

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Lincoln High School Basketball coach Bill Hardie takes on all comers. He is running drills, preparing the team for its game against arch rival Stadium High School Tigers. (T. Times, 1/19/1939, p. 15).

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Lincoln High School Hoopmen. Basketball players demonstrate skills. Identified, back row: No. 8, Ben Ishioka, forward; No. 10, Ray Spurgeon, guard; No. 8, Eugene Harrison, guard; kneeling, No. 11, Gene Clark, center. (T. Times, 1/19/1939, p. 15).

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Lincoln High School forward, Logan Blades, No. 4, dribbles a basketball down the Lincoln High School gymnasium court as he practices for an upcoming January, 1939, match against the Stadium Tigers. Lincoln would go on to defeat Stadium on the north end school's home court 29-22. Logan Blades came off the bench to score eight points. (T. Times, 1/19/1939, p. 15-group portrait of Lincoln team; T.Times 1-21-39, p. 11-article on game).

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In February of 1939, the Tacoma Times ran this photograph of Lincoln High School swimming Coach Sheldon Brooks posed poolside with 24 members of the swim squad, the defending champions of Washington's prep ranks. The boys were, on the elevated portion, left to right, Harry Schramm, Bert Barber, Chuck Rohr, Don Ellis, Johnny Krutilla, Kenny Platzer, Bud Solum and Wallace Tuckey. Middle row: Coach Brooks, Bob Wheeler, Mel Malone, Tom Brotherton, Fred Mcneil, Roy Lindstrom, Harvey Berg and Walt Berry. Front Row: Leonard Hoveland, David Evans, Frank Maivliox, John Swanberg, Ed Ianson, Dale Slolum, Bob Reed, William Rohr and Joe Dowsett (seated.) The season soon came under a pall as 18 year old diver Robert Nack, absent when this picture was taken, died February 13, 1939 in a local hospital as he was being prepped for surgery on an abscess in his brain. The abscess was the result of a punctured ear drum he suffered when diving. (T. Times, 2/2/1939; T. Times 2/14/1939, pg. 1) (Additional identification provided by a reader)

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The 1939 Lincoln High School Baseball Team portrait. Fifteen players in uniform surround team manager Bob Wayno, dressed in casual dark jacket and wearing a baseball cap. The pitcher for the team was Bob Kohant. The team was coached by Eddie Schwartz. (T. Times)

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Four unidentified young men from Lincoln High School share smiles as they examine some sheet music on the school steps in June of 1939. They appear to be a French horn quartet. See D8373, image 2 for another view of the musicians.

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A French horn quartet from Lincoln High School band sits on the steps in front of the school and reviews their music, in this photograph from June of 1939.

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These young men are part of the Lincoln High School musical family in 1939. They line up outside the school entrance with their French horns. All four wear part of the band uniform - a short dark jacket with school emblem.

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Night school classes at Lincoln High School. On Monday and Thursday nights, over 1700 adult students descended on local schools to take part in the 61 classes offered in night school. This appears to be a shop class, one of the most popular offerings. The two students listening intently to the instructor are identified as Bill English, kneeling, and Jack Clark. (T. Times 10/12/1939, pg. 13)

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From the writing on the blackboard, this night school class appears to be hard at work studying their prefixes. In October of 1939 over 1,700 adults took part in over 60 classes offered at Lincoln High School on Monday and Thursday nights. One of the purposes of the night school program was to help adult students catch up on basic educational tools, such as reading, writing and basic arithmetic. The most popular courses were Naturalization and Americanization, shop and interior design. (T. Times 10/12/1939, pg. 13)

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Night school classes at Lincoln High School. Figure drawn on the blackboard for an engineering or drafting class. The men at the makeshift table made of sawhorses and boards work with pens and protractors. Over 61 classes were offered in night school during the fall of 1939 covering vocational training, hobbies and education basics. (T. Times 10-12-1939 p.13)

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