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01/26/2017

Today at 2:45 and Friday at 6:00 don't miss our new theatre department's inaugural production, "Anonymous: Immigrant Voices."

Follow nine brave souls as they share their unique story of overcoming tragedy, hunger, violence, and death, and in search of a better life. The story of hope and unity told through the eyes of those who lived it.

Lincoln Prep students have been working diligently to produce their first play! Please join us. Tickets available at the door.

01/07/2017

Thank you so much to our publisher, Entourage Yearbooks, for giving us this award of Grand Prize Winners for our 2015-2016 edition of Lincolnian! We love you guys so much for helping us bring our cover ideas to life and we look forward to working with you in the future.

12/15/2016

Happy Holidays from our Lincoln Staff!! 'Twas their ugly sweater day yesterday and we just had to document !

12/11/2016

Violence is all over the world. Sadly it has become more and more active in the community. According to Crimereport.com (source of map pictured above), there have been over 150 criminal incidents reported within a fifteen mile radius of Lincoln. Despite these events in our community, being and feeling safe is very important to our school. Our principal Mr. Evans says, “I see violence through a different perspective. You have to empower people to help others because you feelbetter about the end results.” When violence happens in the community or around the world, the
news and social media tends to only post about the negative outcomes. It rarely reminds the rest of the world how violence can be stopped or what can prevent incidents like those from happening. Never does it remind others to be kind, show love, or simply not to respond back with
violence. “Negative things bring out negative and positive things bring out positive.” Mr. Evanscontinued. Even if police officers were placed on every
corner, violence would still not be
stopped. It might even create more violence. It is very important to create a comfortable atmosphere and not feel frightened when you go outside. You just have to show others thatbringing violence in is never going to bring out good things. LCPA does everything possible to make sure school is a place where you’ll feel safe. Violence might not be stopped but you candemonstrate to others how to act and be kind. The world can change, you just have to make a change first. Mr. Evans' advice: “You just have to live life with a positive attitude and rub that onto someone
else". 📷:crimereports.com 📝: Silvia Lopez

12/07/2016

The Country Club Plaza is a favorite hangout spot year round, but it is definitely the place to be during the holiday season. The many shops, the thousands of lights, and of course the fairytale horse drawn carriage rides. But recently, one of these rides was anything but magical. On December 3rd around 8:00 pm, onlookers witnessed a carriage ride gone bad. The horse attached to the carriage sped through the Plaza pulling three terrified passengers. The horse had been spooked by the noise of the congested traffic there, and as a result had begun to gallop away uncontrollably. The scared horse crashed into a wall, the driver of the carriage flying over the wall, down a hill, and landing in Brush Creek. The four passengers were injured and taken to the hospital. The horse was taken away for treatment as well. This incident has caused people to question if horse drawn carriages should continue to be a part of the holidays at the Plaza. The Plaza is congested with heavy traffic around the clock, creating an environment not very suited for a horse. On the other hand, horse drawn carriages have been a part of The Country Club Plaza for a long time. In a poll of 35 students, 60% of students think horse drawn carriages should be banned from the Plaza, and 40% think they should be kept. Riham Alwaely, 10, states that “...this incident caused some people to get hurt but that does not mean we should ban horse drawn carriages. For one horse to be spooked like that doesn't mean it's necessary for the others to get banned because of it.” Another student, Saudia Williams, 10, said, “Horse drawn carriages are horrible for horses and their health. The plaza is too loud and crowded for any horse or even animal to be comfortable.”
📷/📝: Adrianna Schoonover

12/06/2016

On November 6th, 2016, six students stepped into a new world, a new city... A New York! Six senior yearbook staff members and their advisor, Ms. Jenny Raynor, were invited to attend the Columbia UniversityScholastic Press Association Fall Conference based on the merit of their 2015-2016 Lincolnian yearbook. They got the chance to tour two Ivy League schools, walk the length of Coney Island, catch rides in the subway, eat hot dogs on street corners, see the sunset from the top of the Empire state building, and make thousands of memories in the Big Apple. The students were informed of their trip only two months in advance, but the anticipation was killing them. To keep themselves busy they focused on funds and immediately began the countdown to New York. The students created the first annual LCPA Fall Bash fundraiser to help lower the cost of the trip. Major donors included Kansas City Public Schools, the yearbook’s publisher, Entourage Yearbooks, Oliver School of Music and many students, staff and alumni. Without the efforts of Ms. Jenny Raynor the support of their school district the students would not have been able to make the trip. So “The Travelers” send a special thanks to all of our donors, Ms. Raynor, Mr. Evans, Ms. Joyce Nguyen Hernandez, Mrs. Sharon Showalter and Dr. Bedell - all of whom stood behind those six students one-hundred percent. 📷: Ms. Raynor 📝: Ayana Belk

12/05/2016

Ever felt stuck? Whether you cowered in the corner of a broken down elevator, had to use break-in skills toget into your own house, or had that Spongebob moment where you just couldn’t write that essay, we know
the feeling! Being stuck can cause for some funny misadventures and maybe some slight trauma, but in theend we always find a way out.Here are some stories of Lincolnians in some sticky situations! (Do you have a
stuck story? Comment below!) “I was once stuck in an elevator at KCMSA on a Professional Developmentday. It was funny at first as staff hurled hilarious ideas at me. However, it became cloying as I began to
imagine the walls closing in on me...there was no air...help! Security, call KCFD, I can't breathe! I was sosure I would have to climb the elevator shaft and everybody would know. The elevator company opened the door nearly an hour later...I was covered in sweat, sitting in the corner of the elevator. I went home early”. -Anonymous Teacher For many, this situation is a true nightmare. Unfortunately for Kenzi’ Bacchus (12) this nightmare became her reality when going to the dentist’s office. She explained that once she got in theelevator and the doors didn’t open she thought to herself that maybe the elevator hadn’t reached the floor
she was getting off. As a result of this she pressed the red alarm button. This caused the elevator to dropdown rapidly to the basement. Alone and trapped Kenzi (12) says “I spent my time in fear and thinking ofways to get out the elevator”. She considered trying her luck by pressing random buttons but before shecould the elevator began to move upwards. She felt like she can breathe again. “I have been stuck in mygrandma’s room before. I had noticed earlier in the day that she had some cookies under her desk and theywere already open. So in my mind, I was thinking “she won’t notice if there are a few cookies missing”. Thus,
when she was taking a nap, I tip-toed into her room and got some cookies. The door closed behindme, so I panicked. Later, I realized that I just had to jiggle the handle" said Martinous Woods (12) 📷: Tali C. /Jocelyn Torres/ Elena Le 📝: Avery Jones /Jocelyn Torres

12/01/2016

Great news from our 2013 grad!

Missouri junior defensive end Charles Harris has decided to forego his final year of eligibility and will enter the 2017 NFL Draft. Harris, who ranks seventh in among MU football players with 18 career sacks, is widely projected as a first-round pick.

12/01/2016

Part 1: Now that fall is here, it's time to whip out all your favorite fall fashion pieces. Lincoln students have never been lacking in the fashion department, always sporting the latest trends as well as some of the classics. This fall is no exception; if you walk down the halls of our school you’ll notice everything from baggy sweaters, to warm autumn colors. Each student at Lincoln show cases their own unique individual style but something that all their clothing has in common is comfort. Comfort is one of the most, if not the most, important factor when choosing the perfect outfit for the fall. Especially when you're a Lincoln student. With all of the endless amounts of tests, homework, and class assignments staying comfortable while still being stylish is an absolute must.
We've interviewed some students about their fall fashion style and this is what they had to say; Armelia Cox (11) said that when it comes to her fall fashion, it's all about oversized clothing. "I like really big comfortable shirts or sweatshirts and I style them up with scarfs or sometimes keep it simple with some good ripped jeans." She describes her style as being eccentric and she like to be unique. Saul Peraza (12) said that for him it's all about "putting together a nice stylish outfit. I like wearing what's in season." A tip he has is that any olive green clothing is perfect for this fall.
For both of these students its all about staying warm and comfortable while still looking their absolute best. How can it not be when we're all working so hard to stay the #1 school in Missouri?
📷/📝: Elana Le

11/29/2016

11/28/2016

U*iel Melgoza Pecina, “U*ielito”, passed away on November 4 of 2016. U*iel was a graduate of Lincoln Prep, Class of 2016, and a passionate dreamer. U*iel aspired to become a dentist, but that was only one of his dreams. He accomplished many achievements throughout his life, he was always a dedicated athlete, playing soccer, baseball, and tennis. An avid music lover, U*i rocked to the sound of both Spanish and English music. He was a talented musician himself, and played percussion for Theta Intellect, a local band founded by U*i and his fellow Lincoln students, and with Trio Aztlan along side his father. He was a man of the people and was always involved, whether it was in the sneaker community or designing clothing. U*i was also a leader, captain of the Boys Soccer Varsity Team at Lincoln as well as involved with the student body becoming the student body president. Many people viewed U*i as a role model, looking up to him and admiring the person he was.”When he laughed, he laughed hard. When he worked, he worked hard. When he studied, he studied hard. When he hugged, he hugged hard”, said by his mother, Adriana Pecina, showing the type of person U*i was. After graduating from Lincoln College Prep, U*i enlisted as a US Army Reservist. He always loved giving back. U*iel was a very loving person, his contagious smile could light up a dark room. His smile touched the lives of many and his warmth was felt throughout his community. U*iel may be gone, but he will always be with us, his legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of his loved ones and his classmates. Long Live U*i. 📷 : Dulce Vasquez 📝: Nina Garcia

11/22/2016

Great article about our 2016 grad!