ca. 1913. The cornerstone for Lincoln Park High School in Tacoma was laid on Labor Day September 1, 1913, and it opened on August 31, 1914. The Patriotic Sons of America petitioned the school board to change the school's name, and in 1917 it officially became Lincoln High School. That same year the first edition of the school publication "The Lincolnian" was published; from 1914 through 1916 Stadium H.S. and Lincoln Park H.S. shared "The Tahoma" as a joint monthly journal and yearbook. Enrollment the first year was 850 students, of whom 100 were seniors.

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Lincoln High School Band in front of entrance to school building. (T. Times) (WSHS)

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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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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;

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).

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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).

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Sunnbonnett Girl operetta held at Lincoln High School, Stewart High School, Neal Wynn. The Tacoma Council of Parents and Teachers sponsored the operetta as a benefit for the March of Dimes. The cast included students from the College of Puget Sound, Lincoln High School and Stewart Junior High School. Between the acts Stadium High School students presented speciality numbers. The program was presented at Lincoln High School February 4th and 5th, 1949. (TNT, 2/2/1949, p.26)

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Daffodil Queen and Princesses, Times, Sandy. Marcia Keefe, 16-year-old junior from Lincoln High School, was chosen to be one of the two princesses of the Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival for 1949. She is pictured above, carrying a large bouquet of daffodils, with the other 22 Lincoln contestants whose names are listed in a News Tribune article dated February 13, 1949. Marcia, the daughter of the R.E. Keefes of 1676 So. 40th St., saw nursing in her future after completing her education. Mary Jean Gropper of Puyallup was selected as queen of the festival. (TNT, 2/13/1949, p.1 & A-8; T.Times 2-13-1949, p. 1-alt. photograph; TNT 2-13-1949, A-8-alt. photograph)

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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)

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Picture of the Lincoln High School Girls Choir for the 1951 school yearbook, the Lincolnian. The newly formed Girls Choir was the choral farm club for the senior choir. The girls were taught music theory and harmony. This group performed at the Easter assembly and also sang on KMO's Campus Radio Theatre in April. In 1951, the Lincoln High School Music Department became one of the first amateur groups in the country to produce the award winning "Brigadoon," the Scottish time travel musical. (see the 1951 Lincolnian for choir member names)

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This photograph of the Lincoln High School custodians was taken on November 30, 1951 for a article in the school newspaper, the Lincoln News. They are posed at the foot of one of the staircases in the school. The woman custodian in the front row is Pearl Branham. She began working at Lincoln during WW II, and worked there for sixteen years. When Lincoln High School opened in August, 1914 it was named Lincoln Park High School. The "Park" was removed from the name in 1917.

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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)

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Lincoln High School Class of 1952 commencement exercises in gym.

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The remedial reading class at Lincoln High School. Students are seated in groups while the teacher stands near the front of the room. Ordered by the School Millage Committee.

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Lincoln High School enjoyed a thriving musical atmosphere in the 1950's. Both the school orchestra and band attracted many participants. The orchestra performed in the senior class play, Christmas Vespe play and winter concert, among others. They traveled to local junior high schools to acquaint the students with Lincoln's talented musicians. The orchestra's performances were broadcast over the Campus Radio Theatre to give the people of Tacoma a chance to hear local musicians. View of Lincoln High School orchestra performing on stage in the school auditorium in January, 1953. Photograph taken on behalf of the Lincolnian yearbook; ordered by Al Swift. (1953 Lincolnian, p. 87) TPL-8472

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Lincoln High School had a large and thriving band in the 1950's. Members, pictured performing in the school auditorium in a January, 1953, photograph, were impressively dressed in dark uniforms with gold shoulder braid. Under the direction of Robert Dezell, who also directed the school orchestra, the Lincoln band performed for each basketball and football game. They, like the school orchestra, traveled to junior high schools in the area to promote Lincoln's fine musicians. The band was honored to represent the City of Tacoma and Lincoln High School in the annual Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival where they marched in the parade and participated in the band jamboree. Photograph was taken on behalf of the Lincolnian yearbook; copy ordered by Al Swift. (1953 Lincolnian, p. 86)

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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.)

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