Lincoln High School

The school board of the Tacoma Public Schools, after a favorable bond vote by the people, on September 2, 1911, chose the present site for a new high school. It adjoined city park board property, which was turned over to the school board without charge. The cost of the ground , nearly ten acres, was less than $424,000; the building, $438,000. These, with the equipment, made a total investment of about half a million dollars.

On Labor Day, September 1, 1913, the cornerstone was laid; and the following September classes were being held. In the spring of 1915, 98 students were graduated. Enrollment gradually increased, until in 1938 there were about 3100 students, 709 graduating. When the auditorium could not longer accommodate the graduation exercises, they were held in the Helig (now the Temple ) Theater from 1929 to 1932, then moved to the Armory, and then to the University of Puget Sound Field house, and finally to the Tacoma Dome.

The building is of the English Collegiate Gothic style of architecture with the three wings, comprising the main building, in the shape of the letter Y. the auditorium is conveniently located for both public gatherings and quick access from classrooms The tower clock, a silent replacement of the school bell of old, is the dominant feature of the building.

On the grounds the most distinguishing feature is Alonzo Victor Lewis' stature of Lincoln, unveiled February 12, 1918. The purchase price of $4,000 was made possible by contributions form all the Tacoma Public Schools and patriotic organizations.

The inscriptions over the entrances - Reverence, Justice, Goodwill, Simplicity, Grace, and Courage - were suggested by the architects, in inspired by similar words which Bishop Keater in a baccalaureate address at the university, designated as "gateways of the ideal democracy the public school aims to build." These desirable qualities with the Biblical quotation on cornerstone provide inspiration for any purposeful student body.

Programs

Manufacturing-Course of Study/Sequence
Freshman

• Engineering-Related Drafting
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Applied Math or Algebra
• Earth Science
• English
• Washington State History/Keyboarding

Sophomore

• Wood Technology 1 or Welding and Machine Technology
• Principles of Technology
• Algebra 2
• English
• World Geography/Fine Arts
• Foreign Language

Junior

• Wood Technology 2 or ADV. (CAD/CAM/CNC)
• Geometry
• Applied Communications
• Applied Economics
• Foreign Language/Elective
• Health 2 & Physical Education

Senior

• Welding & Machine Technology
• Cad Drafting
• International Trade/ World Problems
• Algebra 2
• Wood Technology ADV
• Diversified Occupations

Engineering-Course of Study Sequence
Freshman

• Engineering-Related Drafting
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Applied Math or Algebra
• Earth Science
• English
• Washington State History/Keyboarding

Sophomore

• Wood Technology 1 or Welding and Machine Technology
• Principles of Technology
• Algebra 2
• English
• World Geography/Fine Arts
• Foreign Language

Junior

• Wood Technology 2 or ADV> (CAD/CAM/CNC)
• Geometry
• Applied Communications
• CAD Drafting 2
• Foreign Language/Elective
• Health 2 & Physical Education

Senior

• Welding & Machine Technology
• CAD Drafting ADV.
• International Trade/World Problems
• Algebra 2
• Wood Technology ADV
• Diversified Occupations
• Manufacturing-Course of Study/Sequence

Articulation Agreements

1. Western WA Operating Engineers JATC -Hoisting & Construction Equipment Operator -Heavy Duty Mechanic

2. Western WA Carpenters JATC

3. Puget Sound Carpenters JATC

4. Western Washington Sheet metal JATC Wood & Construction Technology Articulated to Bates & Clover Park Welding & Machine Technology Articulated to Bates & Clover Park Principles of Technology Articulated to Unions-Carpenters & Sheet metal JATC