The Lincoln High School Advanced Girls Glee Club for the 1951 yearbook, the Lincolnian. Girls progressed from the Glee Club to perform in this advanced group, then on to Girls Choir and finally Senior Choir. During the process, they learned a great deal about music and singing. The 1951 yearbook was dedicated to those who built the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, "To those men who once had a dream and who resolutely hewed their way through all obstacles that blocked their path." The book abounds with bridge analogies and pictures. (see yearbook for choir member names)

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

Royal Magnus takes a stance as the letterman prepares for another season of Lincoln football. Lincoln had another successful year as it rebounded from losing all but three first-stringers to winning the City Title and splitting the Capitol League crown with Olympia High School. Magnus would also participate in the decathlon intramurals, Hi-Y Club, and the Forestry Club. (1956 Lincolnian, p. 53, 71, 117, 120) TPL-8473

Football players--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Magnus, Royal;

Carl Dollina sees himself rapidly aging with the help of makeup, a wig and a false beard. Morris Summers, the drama coach at Lincoln High School uses a grease pencil to add age lines to Carl's forehead. Carl was cast as Simon Peter in the 1954 senior class production of "The Robe". Joanne Deatherage, the makeup chairman, holds hair attachments, a bottle of Stein's Sweet Gum, and part of Carl's stage beard. Fortyfive seniors took part in the production that was presented April 7-9, 1954. (TNT 3-21-54, D-11, TNT 3-28-54, D-1)

Actors--Tacoma; Theatrical makeup; Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Dollina, Carl; Summers, Morris; Deatherage, Joanne;

The glass-encased multi-story fine arts annex at Lincoln High School was dedicated in November of 1957 and open for public viewing as part of the annual Back-to-School night and observance of American Education Week. It was the first major improvement at the school in several years. The modernistic steel and concrete Fine Arts Building is adjacent to the ivy-covered walls of the main building. Photograph ordered by Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corporation. TPL-8474

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Lincoln High School drill team Marcetta-Ki for the 1960 yearbook "Lincolnian." Marcetta Ki was Lincoln's marching team. They performed at half times during home games and marched in 3 parades in 1960, one of which was Tacoma's Daffodil Parade. Girls with good posture, average grades, a nice personality and good figure were chosen to be members of the club. ( "1960 Lincolnian")

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Marcetta-Ki (Tacoma); Drum majorettes--Tacoma--1950-1960; Drill teams;

Jack McLin, advisor, stands with Rifle Club members outside the steps of Lincoln High School on April 12, 1957. The Rifle Club at Lincoln had a long tradition of safety in shooting. It was established in 1927 and since then, had had no record of accidents. Each member was careful when shooting, in practice or in matches, and all new members were instructed by old members on the proper use of firearms. Generally the club shot at a range of 50 yards, nearly always holding matches indoors. Lincoln participated in a league with teams from Stadium, Clover Park, Everett, Franklin Pierce, Sumner and Puyallup. The Girls' team finished first in its league. Photograph ordered by the Lincolnian yearbook. (1957 Lincolnian, p. 110)

Rifle Club (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; McLin, Jack; Rifles;

Presentation of the Totem Trophy by the Young Men's Business Club was made on November 2, 1963, to Coach John Heinrick of the University of Puget Sound. Seniors Ralph Bauman (#60) and Jack Sather (#23) stand next to their coach. The Loggers came from behind to defeat Pacific Lutheran University 9-7 to claim the Totem Trophy which is given to the winner of the annual match. UPS took home the Totem Trophy for the 13th time in 17 attempts. The tradition of Logger-Lute football dates back to about 1931 and is one of the longest running rivalries in the Northwest. Coach Heinrick was a coach, teacher and administrator at the University of Puget Sound for 30 years. Each year an award is given for the most inspirational athlete in Mr. Heinrick's name. Photograph ordered by Y.M.B.C. (TNT 11-3-63, B-12, TNT 11-8-63, p. 25)

Awards; Football--Tacoma--1960-1970; Football players--Tacoma--1960-1970; Heinrick, John; Bauman, Ralph; Sather, Jack; Young Mens Business Club (Tacoma);

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)

Bands--Tacoma--1930-1940; Youth bands--Tacoma--1930-1940; Band uniforms--Tacoma; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Tubas; Brass instruments; McLeod, Warren; Ostlund, Ivar; Zuegner, John; Carder, Bob;

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)

Baseball--Tacoma--1930-1940; Baseball players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1930-1940; Edgerton, Helen; Uniforms;

Lincoln High School Forestry Class; two boys planting a fir tree at Lincoln High School with a boy, man and two girls watching. Photograph ordered by Seattle Star. (filed with Argentum)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Forestry; Trees;

The first baseball game of the season for the Tacoma City League. The bleachers at Lincoln High School are filled to capacity with fans watching the 1935 runner up, the Superior Dairy team, play the 1935 champs, the Beacon Oilers. This is the beginning of a 90 game season. School and neighborhood buildings in background. (T. Times 4/27/1936, pg.1)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Baseball--Tacoma--1930-1940; Baseball players--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Grade school orchestra, circa 1932, on Lincoln High School steps. (filed with Argentum)

Youth orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940; Children playing musical instruments; Lincoln High School (Tacoma)--1930-1940;

Lincoln High School Class of 1932. Graduating students, dressed in black and white, arranged to spell out "32." (filed with Argentum)

Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lincoln High School (Tacoma);

ca. 1925. Group of male students in front of Lincoln High School, ca. 1925. The young men in the front wear Lincoln High letter sweaters. (Same group as A1060 image 0) (WSHS)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Thirteen Lincoln High School girls, wearing bathing suits and high heels, clustered around an unidentified male student in February of 1941. The girls, who were participating in the "Poise, Posture and Personality" contest at the school, were also hoping to be cast in the school Music Department production of "Of Men and Models". The student written and scored musical comedy, to be directed by student LeRoy "Lee" Hale, told the story of a football hero who inherited a 5th Avenue dress shop. Standing in the back are: (l to r) Betty Snyder, Florence Anderson, Carol Lind, Lois Dahl, Matilda Drennen, Mary Sandford, Doris Davey and Mary Anne Wilkins. The other five girls are: (l to r) Janet Wolters, Martha Farrell, Garnet Thompson, Lawauna Dickes and Harriet Sommervell. Contestants had to be at least 5'4" tall. Lee Hale went on to be music director for "The Dean Martin Show". (T.Times 2/19/1941 p.13)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Theatrical Productions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Operas & operettas--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bathing suits--1940-1950;

Thirteen young women form a chorus line, modeling bathing suits and high heel shoes. They are participating in the "Poise, Posture and Personality" contest at Lincoln High School. These top entries will also win coveted "model" roles in the Music Department's upcoming original musical comedy "Of Men and Models." The production will be completely written and scored by Lincoln students. The story line revolves around a football hero and his teammates who inherit a Fifth Avenue dress shop and try to make it a success. Bathing beauties pictured are, left to right, Florence Anderson, Betty Snyder, Carol Lind, Janet Wolters, Martha Farrell, Lois Dahl, Matilda Drennen, Garnet Thompson, Lawauna Dickes, Mary Sandford, Doris Davey, Harriet Sommervell and Mary Anne Wilkins. (T. Times 2/14/1941, pg. 13; T. Times, 5/9/1941, p. 1; picture: T.Times 5/8/1941, pg. 1) TPL-1721

Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bathing suits; Contests--Tacoma--1940-1950;

General view of Lincoln High School. Heath and Gove, Architects, 1912. (filed with Argentum)

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

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)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma)--Performances; Pirates; Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Musical revues & comedies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Costumes; McPhaden, Dean; Ramage, Elton; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940;

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).

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Basketball players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Basketball--Tacoma; Gymnasiums--Tacoma; Ishioka, Ben; Spurgeon, Ray; Harrison, Eugene; Clark, Gene; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940;

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)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Adult education; Classrooms--Tacoma--1930-1940;

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)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Adult education; Vocational education; Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Classrooms--Tacoma--1930-1940;

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.

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Musicians--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bands--Tacoma--1930-1940; Brass instruments;

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)

Baseball players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wayno, Bob;

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

Lincoln High School (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Goheen, Margaret; Musical revues & comedies--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Boys who build. 1940 welding class at Lincoln High School. Lincoln High School senior Paul Yurisich, face hidden behind a safety shield, is busily welding a piece of steel with an electric arc welding machine constructed by fellow student Melvin Nelson and himself. Melvin and Paul have built 22 arc welders with a total value of some $4,000 to equip all the industrial art shops at school and a few private customers. Paul Yurisich, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Yurisich, would be graduating from Lincoln in June of 1940. (T.Times 4-24-1940, p. 13-- alt. photo)

Yurisich, Paul; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Welding; Vocational education--Tacoma--1940-1950;

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).

Hardie, Bill; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Basketball players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Basketball--Tacoma; Gymnasiums--Tacoma;

Lincoln High School boys baseball players. L-R, front row, Don Berge, Frank Dalsanto, John Hansler, Dick Columbine and Louis Raphael. Second row, Al Malanca, John Scalara, Dean Mellar, Bob McGuire, Joe Sharman and George Marcoe. Third row, Milt Hegstrom, Jack Smith, Len Vallor, Vern Kohout, Tony DeLuca, Roy Jacobsen and coach Phil Sorboe. (T.Times, 5/12/1945, p.5) 7" x 11 1/4" format.

Baseball players--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950;

ca. 1943. Looking ahead to a working future, a large number of female students at Lincoln High School pack a classroom in 1943 for a sales class to prepare them for future jobs. There are more girls than seats available and several had to stand.

Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Girls--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Children who have learned swimming under the Red Cross, American Red Cross, Mrs. Thomsen. Three rows of young boys stand in the swimming pool with their arms out in front of them at the pool at Lincoln High School. They are learning to dive into the water while standing in it. A teenage boy stands with a whistle directing them. They are participating in a program sponsored by the Tacoma recreation commission in conjunction with the Metropolitan Parks and Tacoma school district. (T.Times, 7/30/1947, p.5)

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

Lincoln High School basketball team, Times. The Lincoln Golds of the City Prep Sophomore Basketball League. John Pyfer, coach of the team, is standing on the left wearing a jacket. Names are listed in Tacoma Times. (T.Times, 1/28/1948, p.10)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Basketball players--Tacoma--1940-1950; Basketball--Tacoma; Gymnasiums--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950;