This unusual edition has a first page which is declared to an Extra and is devoted to promoting the musical comedy and operetta entitled Love Pirates of Hawaii to be given by Lincoln students. Presumably it is in 0connection with Valentine's Day, which was celebrated at the schools by the distribution of Valentines Day Cards in all the classes. The second page, which seemed to be the main part of the newsletter, consisted of detailed accounts of sports; the establishment of a sub-district tournament boys basketball teams of Cromwell, Floodwood, Willow River, and Lincoln; the standing of the sub-district basketball teams; Lincoln girls basketball teams over Carlton, while the boys basketball team lost to Carlton; and the Lincoln juniors beating the Cloquet West End YMCA basketball team. A sad item announced the death of nine year old student Fred Sota to pneumonia, having had it only for five days. Also included was a literary section.
A victory celebration and awarding of prizes to the team selling the most magazine subscriptions was held at an assembly program. The honor roll was announced. The English III Club wrote a book, entitled, "Bits of Inspiration," and gave it to the library. Alumni were invited to subscribe to the Spotlight at the cost of four cents a copy. Freshmen and new teachers were initiated at a party. Candy sales were hosted at noon by the Girls' Glee Club to buy costumes for an operetta they planned to stage. The Arrowhead Aces and high school girls' basketball teams practiced, as did the high school boys' basketball team. The last two pages of the newsletter were devoted to a report of the athletic funds of both the 1925-1926 school year as well as the 1926-1927 school year, with considerable breakdowns of income and expenses for both girls and boys sports.
Highlighting this edition is a story of the success of the opening of a Cloquet Co-Operative Store at Esko's Corner. Lincoln students competed in the essay contest on Consumers' Cooperatives. A Luther League business meeting, program, lunch, and community sing-a-long and games was held at the school. Seniors were in charge of a freshmen initiation party. Mr. Street, State Inspector, visited the all the grades and modern history classes. Superintendent A. L. Winterquist attended the Eighth District State High School Athletic Association meeting held in Duluth, along with representatives of Duluth high schools, Morgan Park, Two Harbors, Cloquet, Lincoln, Carlton, Moose Lake, and Barnum teams. The French II class was still corresponding with their French pen pals. The Arrowhead Aces girls' basketball team practice had begun, as had the Arrowhead boys' basketball team's practice. Poor attendance at school was the result student being needed at home to pick potatoes. Also included was Washington School News and grade school news.
Lincoln High School met state standards for official accreditation and was placed on the state high school listing. The Luther League gave a reception and program for teachers, concluded by a community sing-a-long. Four vandals and thieves broke into Lincoln School and stole a small amount of change from the office and library. The twenty four member Girls' Glee Club was organized and officers elected. The Cloquet Cooperative Association offered $150 in prizes for the five best essays written on the topic of Consumer Cooperation, with the essay contest being open to Cloquet and Lincoln High School students. Students took part in a magazine subscription contest after seeing salesmanship lessons presented by two salesmen from the Curtis Publishing Company. An election was promoted, with candidates, to be held for Spotlight staff. Both Howard Anderson and Edna Esko represented Lincoln School at the State Fair. Edna Esko took first prize, the highest prize taken by anybody from Lincoln to this date. Walter Johnson took second prize in the Calf Club exhibit at the Barnum Fair.
The seniors were eagerly awaiting shipment of their class rings. A large crowd attended the Lutheran League meeting and program. The Boys' Glee Club met. The MEA Convention was scheduled for the following week. There was an editorial from Superintendent A. L. Winterquist giving advice to high school students. The Arrowhead Creamery basketball team was going to play the first game of the season against the Cloquet City team. Both the girls' and boys' basketball seasons were to begin soon. The Arrowhead Aces girls' basketball team was set to play the Community Outlaws basketball team. Also included were news items from Washington School, Lincoln School, and the grade school classes.
An editorial highlighted that this is the first regular sized and commercially printed newsletter. Washington School news items included the attendance percentages for the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. The honor roll was detailed. Among Lincoln School news items was one of which noted north bus students had to ride to school in the horse bus again because of bad road conditions. In sports news, the girls' basketball team beat Proctor's. Lincoln boys beat Cloquet Y Juniors in basketball. Lincoln High School juniors beat the Cloquet Scouts in basketball, but the Lincoln girls' basketball team lost to Cloquet. A game between the Arrowhead Aces basketball team and the Lincoln Girls' basketball teams was announced.
For an Education Week activity, an Armistice Day Program was given at a school assembly. Several Lincoln alumni subscribed to the Spotlight. The Girls' Glee Club planned to give an operetta at the school. A practice set for the community play, coached by Superintendent A. L. Winterquist, was cancelled due to heavy snows. Lincoln's basketball team defeated the Outlaws. Both the boys' and girls' Lincoln basketball teams were scheduled to play Wrenshall. The Cloquet Y team beat the Arrowhead Boys' basketball team. In addition to the Washington, Lincoln School, and grade school news, there is an extra page promoting the Girls' Glee Club operetta performance.
Lincoln School students won three out of five prizes in Cloquet Cooperative Essay Contest. The Juntti Brothers established a branch store at Esko's Corner in the building formerly used by the Esko Brothers. The District Declamatory contest was announced. Finally the roads had improved enough to enable motor buses to transport Washington students to Lincoln High School. Two basketball games with Moose Lake High School were cancelled due to Scarlet fever, at the request of the health department. Barnum basketball teams beat both the girls and boys teams. A library fine of two cents per day overdue fees was announced.
The Girls' Glee Club operetta was a great success, and the Club thanked all who helped with it. The English IV and III Classes presented a Thanksgiving program. The honor roll was listed. The girls' saxophone quintet played at the Mother and Daughter Banquet at the Cloquet YMCA Club House. Attendance statistics were given by grades and for top individuals for sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. The 4-H Club met and elected officers. The Lincoln girls' basketball team tied Wrenshalls, while the Lincoln boys' basketball team beat Wrenshall. Both the Lincoln boys' and girls' basketball teams dropped a game.
E. F. Mattson of the Arrowhead Co-Operative Creamery detailed requirements for a successful co-operative creamery. A vaudeville program with readings and one act plays was given by the Lincoln High School as a fundraiser to pay for gymnasium fixtures. Superintendent A. L. Winterquist announced grades, grading policies, and grade point averages. The opening of the basketball season was welcomed. Also included are a literary section and editorials by students, and favorite sayings of students and Superintendent Winterquist.
Featured is an interview of the Manager of the Arrowhead Co-operative Creamery, E. F. Mattson. An article reported that the Forbay School's well had run dry, and continued to say that water had to be hauled to the schoolhouse in milk cans for three weeks. A rather mysterious item mentioned that the county superintendent of schools, the state inspector, and the county nurse visited with Lincoln School personnel on their way to institute meetings at Cloquet. A play was given the teachers of Lincoln School, and was coached by Superintendent A. L. Winterquist. In addition to an editorial by Lila Johnson about the new gymnasium, there was a literary section with contributions by Maley Hiukka and Vieno Oak, as well as other school news and jokes.
The start of the school year and enrollment details by classes and schools were given. Interest was high in the new gymnasium. Officers were elected by the classes and Glee Club. It also has some items from the previous school year, such as a Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1926. An article written by Lila Johnson about the trip to the State Fair she and Jane Lindholm and Vieno Oak took by train to represent Lincoln School was printed. Martin Harney's disappointing trip on horseback from Esko to Barnum and the Barnum Fair, to which he had gone in hopes of competing in horse races, was related.
The Creamery Patron's Department contains much information about building and maintaining a herd of milking cows, and is taken from the Land O'Lakes News. Another major article details Superintendent Winterquist's attendance at the State Teachers' Educational Association Convention, as well as his presiding at the Consolidated School Principles' meeting. County Agent Aldrich and Mr. Searles of the University of Minnesota spoke to high school students about calf clubs. Also mentioned was an Armistice Day observance and program, with a talk by Superintendent Winterquist. The annual roll call of the Red Cross was given. To be able to plan a model farm, the biology class walked to Juntunen's farm and also toured the Jenswald farm. The community's girls organized a basketball squad.
In community news, the annual Arrowhead Creamery meeting was held at the Lincoln School gymnasium, with a large number of stockholders present, and speeches given in both Finnish and English. Evidently student Lillian Hihnala was not seriously injured when the horse pulling the school vehicle gave a sudden jerk and sent her flying into the windshield, given the humorous tone of the article. Eleven Lincoln School girls joined Carlton School girls as guests of the Cloquet High School Girls' Club meeting, program, and dinner. It was announced that the English III class formed a public speaking club. In sports news, Lincoln School suffered their fourth defeat of the season at the hands of Willow River. In addition to the usual school news, essays, and jokes, the honor roll was given.
A girl and boy from grades two through eight were elected to maintain order in the school. Student anxiety about two days of semester examinations was related. Washington School news items were given. Cloquet's basketball team played Lincoln's basketball team. The Lincoln boys' basketball team beat Moose Lake, but the girls' basketball team lost a contested game. Pre-Christmas basketball results were listed for both the boys' and girls' basketball teams. The student literary section had book reviews and editorials.
This Christmas issue featured articles about the Lincoln School first through eighth grade Christmas program along with selections. Also included were many articles on sports, including the Lincoln Basketball team defeating Willow River, the Arrowhead Aces Girls' basketball team defeating the Cloquet YWCA Girls' team; and the Arrowhead Creamery Boys' team losing to Kenney Anker Team of Duluth. The Lincoln Girls' team beat Carlton, but the boys' basketball team lost to Carlton. Also included were sections on Lincoln School news with a student literary section.
A community play was presented, and the Lincoln School Christmas program was detailed. Superintendent A. L. Winterquist advocated for Red Cross membership. The Christmas Seal campaign was announced. The social problems class had debates on large farm holdings versus small farm holdings and the tenancy system. A clothing demonstration was conducted in the Finnish language by the home training and sewing class. The modern history class learned history via a baseball game and teams. In sports, the Moose Lake basketball team won twice over Lincoln, with both the boys and girls teams losing. However, the high school beat both the local Arrowhead Creamery Boys' Team and the Arrowhead Aces Girls' basketball team. Washington School news items were given, as well as a student literary section.
The honor roll is listed, along with the percentage of students at each letter grade level. The comical antics at the freshmen initiation party were reported. President Calvin Coolidge's proclamation about giving thanks was included. In sports, the girls' basketball playing positions were given. The literary section contains student writings.
The feature article told of the French I class corresponding with students in France, and listed who had written and received replies. The second 4-H Club meeting held was reported, with its program and attendance given. Mamie Jarvi won a class oratorical honor in English III class. The senior class play was chosen, and parts were assigned. The active English III Club gave their fifth program. The Cloquet All Stars versus Arrowhead Creamery basketball teams were written about, and another column spoke of baseball. Other items were Lincoln and Washington School news, as well as editorials and a literary section.
The lead article reported on Superintendent A. L. Winterquist's talk at an assembly about his train trip to Dallas, Texas and the cotton industry. In other news, a calf club was organized, and officers elected. The English II club reported great success and elected officers. Senior class members held a meeting to determine their class motto, color, flower, and class ring. In sports, both the Lincoln boys' and girls' basketball teams lost their last games of the season to Barnum. However, the Lincoln junior team beat the Cloquet Scouts basketball team. The honor roll for the previous six weeks was listed. Other items included both Lincoln and Washington School news items; student editorials; and a literary column.
This was the first anniversary edition of the Lincoln Spotlight in its present form, an article stated. Superintendent A. L. Winterquist would be attending the national meeting at Dallas, Texas, of the fifty seventh National Convention of Department of Superintendents of the National Education Association. A note of thanks from the Glee Club was highlighted to the various people and staff who made the operetta a success. Sports played a major role in the newsletter, and spoke of Willow River eliminating Lincoln in the basketball tournament. Both Lincoln boys' and girls' basketball teams won a double header game against Barnum. The Arrowhead Co-Operative Creamery basketball team beating the Polish Athletic Club of Cloquet. The Lincoln Junior team beat the Sixth Street Pirates Team of Cloquet. Other items included Washington School news, grade school news, and a literary section.
The seniors were guests of the junior class at the first annual junior senior banquet. The play given by community members was a huge success, with gate receipts listed at $117.80, with $72.00 of that going to fund the Boys' and Girls' Club building at Barnum, and the rest going to the school entertainment fund. Further regarding the girls club, there was an article saying that Lincolns records were safe, and that Edna Esko, Lillian Hakkarainen, Mamie Jarvi, Ellen Kivisto, and Ellen Peters would be representing the school at the State Fair in Boys' and Girls' Club work in bread and cake making, as well as other subjects. The Lincoln girls clinched the volleyball championship, and did well in indoor baseball and track.
The lead article announces that Lincoln School welcomed 4-H club members as they competed in both the Carlton County and district championship contests in bread making, cake making, and garment making. A three act comedy drama play was to be given by community members in the school auditorium. Juniors planned the junior and senior class banquet. The Achievement Day program and exhibits were a great success, with over 300 in attendance. The band gave a surprise appreciation party for Isaac Esko with the assistance of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Winterquist. The English III Club presented a program to the entire school. A specialist from the Boys and Girls Club from the University Farm in St. Paul visited Lincoln School classes. The biology class took a field trip to explore the old Native American trail which leads to Fond du Lac. Another item concerned Lincoln possibly being a tournament contender, in upcoming track meets and baseball final, as well as girls volley ball and indoor baseball. Other items were Washington and Lincoln School news, plus a literary section and editorials.
Although the headline in this newsletter reported that Lincoln was defeated at the basketball tournament in Barnum, of greater interest is the article detailing being stranded for two days in Barnum due to a snowstorm. Also included are school and class news items and jokes. The sub-district basketball game between Lincoln and Cromwell was written about. A student commentary focused on losing school time because of snow. Student Gilbert Nyberg wrote a memoir of mischievousness, including annoying an old hermit living by what was presumably the Palkki Grist Mill. It was created by the library and staff of Lincoln High School, typed by Hilda Tan, and written by Ida Lahti and Clifford Guss.
This newsletter's detailed lead article reports on Superintendent Winterquist's trip to Washington D.C. and environs, in his role as one of two delegates chosen to represent Minnesota schools at the National Superintendent's Convention. Superintendent Winterquist spoke to all the students about his trip to Washington D. C. Other items include Lincoln Basketball team's victory against Floodwood; a miscellany of school and class news items, a poem, and jokes. An article speculated about Lincoln's chances of winning the basketball tournament at Barnum. It was created by the library and staff of Lincoln School in Thomson Township and typed by Hilda Tan, with articles written by Ailie Suominen and Ruth Lang.