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Three newspaper staff members of the Lincoln News and their advisor receive word that for the fourth consecutive year, the newspaper has received "All American Pacemaker" honors in the National Scholastic Press Association's annual contest. Pictured left to right are Bettie Whisner, feature writer, Homer A. Post, faculty advisor, Roberta Bullard, feature editor and Dick Meyers, Associate Editor. Only 10 of the 845 high school papers entered received this award. Lincoln received 900 of 1,000 possible points. (T. Times 4/24/1936, pg. 1; the 1936 "Lincolnian")


Whisner, Bettie; Post, Homer; Meyers, Dick; Bullard, Roberta; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lincoln News (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940;

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ca. 1934. The ivy covered castle-like battlements of the Lincoln High School entry, circa 1934. The school was designed by Heath and Gove, Architects, and opened in August of 1914 to serve the south side of Tacoma. It recently underwent a 62 million dollar facelift and reopened in September of 2007, glorious again. (filed with Argentum)


Lincoln High School (Tacoma)--Buildings;

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Three students from Lincoln High School work on a mural depicting school and local activities. Originally Lincoln was known at Lincoln Park High School. It was opened in August 1914.


Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Murals--Tacoma--1940-1950;

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Children who have learned swimming under the Red Cross, American Red Cross, Mrs. Thomsen. A large number of children sit around the edges of the indoor swimming pool at Lincoln High School and kick their feet in the water. Two instructors are in the pool directing the children.


American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Children swimming--Tacoma--1940-1950; Swimming pools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bathing suits;

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Lincoln High School was the first high school in Tacoma to offer "behind the wheel" driver training. In February of 1946 a brand new Chevrolet with dual controls was donated to Lincoln H.S. by South Tacoma Motor Company so that the new one credit course could begin. Stadium H.S. began offering a similar course the following fall. The statue of Abraham Lincoln that stands in front of Lincoln H.S. looks down on C.W. Wallerich (left) the treasurer for South Tacoma Motor Co. and Sgt. George Amans of the Washington State Patrol. (T. Times, 2/6/47, p. 7).


Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Monuments & memorials--Tacoma; Driver education--Tacoma; Chevrolet automobile; Lincoln High School (Tacoma);

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Lincoln High School fielded a large football team in 1951. Coached by Norm Mayer and led by right tackle and captain, Frank Paige, the Abes were runner-ups in the 9th annual Grid-Go-Round held in September, 1951. The Stadium Tigers defended their title when they defeated Lincoln 6-0. Although the varsity only won three games during the season, the highlight probably came as they tied the perenniel powerhouse Stadium team 6-6 on a foggy Thanksgiving day. According to the Lincolnian yearbook, post-season honors were awarded to Frank Paige as all-city tackle and Warren Billingsley, guard, first team all Cross-State. (TNT 9-9-51, C-12, TNT 9-15-51, p.8)


Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Football players--Tacoma--1950-1960; Paige, Frank; Billingsley, Warren;

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The Cammaranos sponsored by the Cammarano Brothers bottling company took on the All-American Air Tecs from Wright Field, Ohio in January of 1945 at Lincoln H.S. in a benefit game to raise money for the dependents of air force casualties. The Air Tecs were hand picked by their coach from the best players in the Air Technical Service Command and included Dwight Eddlemann who had played on the Big Ten championship team of 1943 and 6 ft. 8 inch Cpl. John Mahnken from Georgetown University. The Air Tecs made easy work of the Tacoma team, beating the local boys 63 to 39. William and Philip Cammarano founded the Cammarano Brothers bottling company in 1934. They bottled and distributed a wide selection of soft drinks including Twang Root Beer, Double Cola, Mission Orange, Squirt, and Paradise Club Soda. (T. Times, 1/17/45, p. 11). TPL-8846


Basketball players--Tacoma--1940-1950; Basketball--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cammarano Bros. (Tacoma); Lincoln High School (Tacoma);

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The 1948-49 Lincoln High School A Capella Choir posed on the stairs of the main entrance to the school in December of 1948. They are wearing the new robes that were purchased with money raised by the 1947-48 choir. The first appearance of the robes, with their distinctive satin stoles decorated with a large capital L, had been at the 1948 Baccalaureate Services. The A Capella Choir was one of the busiest organizations at Lincoln H.S. and the holiday season was their busiest time of year, culminating in the annual Christmas Vespers Concert which was held on December 19th in the school auditorium. The choir was directed by Margaret Goheen; Leonard Jacobsen from the College of Puget Sound was their pianist. (T. Times, 12/12/48, p. 32).


Singers; Choirs (Music)--1940-1950; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Singing--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln High School (Tacoma);

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Lincoln High School journalism students took over publication of the Tacoma Times on Tuesday, February 8, 1949. The "Lincoln News" staff was responsible for editing and publishing the five daily editions of the Times for that date. Duties included gathering news and meeting copy deadlines, selling advertising, setting type and running the rotary presses. Pictured are, L-R, Dick Trowbridge who would be the managing editor; Alfred Erickson, drama editor; Joan Kulgren, make up editor; Lennard Nelson, sports editor; Shirley Cook, city hall reporter; and Janice Muzzy, wire editor. For the past 17 years, Lincoln faculty advisor Homer Post and his news staff had won top honors for publication of a high school newspaper at the National Scholastic Press Association contest. At the Times, each of the four area high schools were scheduled to be publishers for a day: Stadium published on February 1, Lincoln on February 8th, Clover Park on February 16th and Bellarmine on March 1st.(T.Times, 1/16/1949, p.31 & 1/23/1949, p.29-picture)


Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Tacoma Times Publishing Co. (Tacoma); Trowbridge, Dick; Erickson, Alfred; Kulgren, Joan; Nelson, Lennard; Cook, Shirley; Muzzy, Janice; Classrooms--Tacoma--1940-1950; Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

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In March of 1949, Jean Aleeckson practiced her dance for two stoic sultans, Ralph Ratlif (left) and Ken Westfall, and a bevy of lovely harem beauties. Lincoln High School was presenting a student written show, "Coney Island Carousel" at the school's auditorium at 8 p.m. on March 17 & 18. The three act musical extravaganza was written by the Lincoln students and directed by Margaret Goheen, Robert Dezele and Morry Summers. (T. Times, 3/13/49, p. 29).


Auditoriums--Tacoma; Musical revues & comedies--Tacoma; Costumes; Actors--Tacoma; Aleeckson, Jean; Ratlif, Ralph; Westfall, Ken; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

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Ransome Rolfe was one of the ace pitchers for the Lincoln Axemen in 1949. In his first two games of the season, he struck out 24 batters. In 1949 Lincoln tied with Stadium for second place in the Cross-State League. Lincoln High School's baseball team was being coached by Bill Mullen. (Lincolnian, 1949, p. 68-69).


Public schools--Tacoma; Sports & recreation facilities--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Baseball--Tacoma--1940-1950; Baseball players--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Rolfe, Ransome;

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Maintaining a sportsmanlike atmosphere at all athletic events and encouraging participation in all sports at all levels were two of the primary goals of the Lettermen's Club at Lincoln High School. Three of the officers during the 1956-57 school year were: (l to r) Jerry Cecchi, sergeant at arms; Dick Pruett, Vice-president; and Roger Coleman, secretary-treasurer. All three lettered in two or more sports during their high school careers. For some reason club president Herm Magnuson was not photographed with the other officers. Photograph ordered by the Lincolnian yearbook. (1957 Lincolnian, p. 107)


Athletes--Tacoma--1950-1960; Cecchi, Jerry; Pruett, Dick; Coleman, Roger; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960;

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Group portrait of Lincoln High School choir. Lincoln had several choir groups; the most accomplished singers were in the A Cappella Choir directed by Glenn Bergh. They were invited to tour the Western Washington College of Education in Bellingham, along with the Lincoln orchestra, and performed for students and faculty. In addition, they made appearances at several schools on the way back to Tacoma. Their voices added to the entertainment at the Mid-Winter Concert, Christmas Vespers, and Spring Concert. The A Cappella Choir was headed by Ken Reid, president. Names of individuals are listed in the 1956 Lincolnian yearbook, p. 84. Photograph ordered by the Lincolnian.


Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lincoln High School (Tacoma);

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Lincoln High School orchestra for the 1954 school yearbook "The Lincolnian." The orchestra performed under the direction of Robert Dezell. The orchestra performed at the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup and presented concerts at the middle schools, introducing them to classical music. They performed the "Nutcracker Suite" in conjunction with the girls' choir and the Corp de Ballet. Other highlights for the year were orchestrations to Handel's "Messiah." (1954 Lincolnian- see yearbook for names.)


Orchestras--Tacoma--1950-1960; Youth orchestras--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lincoln High School (Tacoma);

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Representing Boise, Idaho, at the Pacific Northwest Shrine Association 's June gathering were the El Korah Temple members. Their drum and bugle corps was accompanied by a drum major. El Korah was one of eight bands attending the massive convention; they were photographed at night on June 7, 1957, prior to entertaining fellow Shriners. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Shrine Association.


Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Northwest Shrine Association (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Idaho--Boise; Uniforms; Drums; Drum majors;

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Halfback Harry Harper has a firm grip on the football in this November 1, 1955, photograph. Harper, of Lincoln High School, was a "clutch" player known for his hard running, jarring blocking and alert defense. He scored 10 touchdowns his senior year and was named to the All-Capitol League first team. He was also honored by the Tacoma Lions Club with their second annual "Outstanding Player" award. He was an instrumental part in Lincoln's 19-0 victory over Stadium on Thanksgiving Day 1955. (1956 Lincolnian yearbook, p. 50, p. 53-54)


Football players--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Harper, Harry;

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ca. 1916. Girls Gymnasium, Lincoln Park High School, Tacoma


Lincoln Park High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1910-1920; Gymnasiums; Physical education

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Lincoln High School presented its annual Christmas program on December 22, 1931. The 60-piece orchestra and 100-member chorus posed together with director, Margaret Goheen (far left, first row). Handel's "Messiah, " Lincoln High School's oratorio was so much in demand that a repeat performance was held the following Sunday at Mason Methodist Church. 2600 people wanted free admission to the school performance but the school auditorium only had 1500 seats. The News Tribune reported that the students gave a fine performance with a pleasing appearance by the singers, dressed in black and white surplices for the chorus and white for the soloists. G47.1-001 (TNT 12-22-31, p. 1-article; TNT 12-23-31, p. 14-article)


Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940; Choirs (Music)--1930-1940; Goheen, Margaret;

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