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Commencement Spotlight, Volume 4, Number 9, Lincoln High School, Esko's Corner, Minnesota

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Lila Johnson was the Valedictorian and Ellen Suominen was the Salutatorian of their classes, and their respective speeches were printed in the paper. The commencement program was detailed, as was the baccalaureate sermon, given by Superintendent A. L. Winterquist. There was a small photo of the seniors, as well as their class history and a Who's Who of the Senior class listed with the organizations in which they participated by year. A Luther League meeting and program was announced. Also included was a senior class will and prophesy section. The 4-H Club presented a three act comedy play. There was 4-H Club Achievement Day in Cloquet. The senior class hall of fame was listed. Basketball players were given awards such as sweaters and letters. The seniors were entertained at a banquet given at the Winterquist's home, by the Winterquists, with a meal, games, and contests. The seniors motored to Cloquet to have their photos taken at a studio. Members of the Lincoln School orchestra were listed along with the instruments they played. George Kivisto won honors at an invitational track meet held at Cloquet, winning first place in the discus throw and setting a new record, as well as winning third place in shot-put. Seniors were honored at a banquet put on by the juniors. The girls' volleyball and indoor baseball tournaments were held at Lincoln School. A boys' and girls' track tournament was held at Barnum. Boys' track members attended an invitational meet at Cloquetd. Girls who participated in...
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Kivisto, Ellen; Rontti, Helmi; Kivisto, George; Sarkela, Walter; Mattson, Cecelia; Kortesmaki, Laurie; Miss Radabaugh; Oja, George; Thompson, Jennie; Hatinen, Waino; Hill, Vieno; Frederickson, Ernest; Esko, Lillian; Niemi, George; Johnson, Irma; Antilla, Ssaima
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