Lincoln High School
1907-08 Society
1907-08 Society

The three social functions of note during the school year were the Junior prom, the Sophomore party and the Freshman "glee." There were few social events other than the three given by the trio of classes at the Lincoln High.

The Lincoln Seniors joined with the Washington '08 class in helping make the Senior ball the big thing of the year, and although the Athletic Association fully intended to give a dance, the proposed hop never came off, partly because of financial reasons, and because the members were generally too busy getting Lincoln athletics in smooth running order to plan for an association dance.

The Roysters, a club of High School students, gave a delightful dance on the evening of April 17 at the University boathouse, and everybody who attended had a good time until the "wee" hours.

The Junior prom, given the night of December 7, was a dance of which the class may well be proud. This was the first annual junior prom, and the first social event of the year to be given by Lincoln students. Christensen's Broadway Hall, in which the prom was held, was artistically decorated with pennants, palms and yellow chrysanthemums, while cozy corners were furnished with a wealth of college pillows. This made a pleasing setting for the pretty girls and their escorts, of whom there were more than three hundred.

The patronesses for the affair were: Mrs. J. E. McKown, Mrs. T. M. Jones, Mrs. William F. Geiger, Miss Sterling and Mrs. C. F. Van Hook.

The committee who made the prom a success were William Titus, chairman; Warren Hinton, Elverta Jones, Beatrice Austin, Genevieve Kingston.

The Sophomore party, held Saturday evening, February 8. was a huge success. The entertainment started with vocal solos and recitations in the assembly. Refreshments were served in the lunch room, and then everybody repaired to the gymnasium, where the students and their guests marched and danced to the lively strains of the High School orchestra. All who attended will cherish the memories of an excellent time at the Soph. party.

The third and last social event given by the students of the Lincoln High School, the Freshman "glee," took place on the afternoon and evening of March 21.

The event was a great success in every particular, and few entering classes in Seattle High School history have attempted such a big undertaking with such subsequent good results. The events of the day opened with a musical program in the assembly.

The square dances and grand marches then ensued. The gym was then abandoned for the lunch room, where all the guests enjoyed a four-course menu. Then followed the feature of the day, the innovation of giving toasts and drinking health.

Prominent members of the Lincoln and Washington High Schools took part, namely: Principal McKown, Coach Allen, Ben Ohnick, Fred Sparger, Leslie Palmer, Leo Baisden, Jesse Bowles, Frank Foisie, Chas. Hutchins, Claude Sanders, Buelah Blood, Ralph Casey, Clarence Bryant and Dillis Knapp. Roy Casey, President of the class, acted as toastmaster.

Calendar


Junior Prom............…………………………………… December 7
Sophomore Party………………...……………………….February 8
Freshmen "Glee"...........…………....….………………….March 21

 

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