Abraham Lincoln wasn't a scholarly man. He liked to read and learn things, but unfortunately he never took the time to attend any type of formal school.
(prHWY.com) October 15, 2012 - Seattle, WA -- Abraham Lincoln wasn't a scholarly man. He liked to read and learn things, but unfortunately he never took the time to attend any type of formal school. Many textbooks say that he did attend several schools throughout his teenage years, but it is unsure of exactly how many or which ones they were. There is only one that researchers have been able to trace Lincoln back to. Its current name is Abe Lincoln Middle School.
Abe Lincoln Middle School in honor of its 100th anniversary has decided to add a creative twist to this year's yearbook. The twist is that all students who attend the school will have two photos taken.
"Each student that attends this school will have two photos taken for the yearbook", said Tina Smart, spokesperson for Abe Lincoln Middle School. "The students will pose for their regular school photo like they do every year and then we will have them pose for a special photo."
The special photo will require that all students dress up like the former president. The students will be able to wear huge stovepipe top hats and beards. Just like the iconic image of Abe Lincoln.
"These photos will be taken for a special section that will be featured at the back of this year's yearbooks. It will be a fun, quirky thing to do to honor not only one of the nation's greatest presidents but the man who at one point attended school on the very spot this middle school was built on."
Researchers believe that Abe Lincoln attended school in a one room red schoolhouse. The schoolhouse was located right where the middle school was built. This major significance allows many locals to feel a tighter connection to the former president, which is why there is such a huge celebration in honor of the president.
"I really think this is a fun, yet sort of crazy idea", said former student, Steven Nash. "I wish they had done that when I was in middle school. I know I would have really enjoyed it. And all those kids are going to have memories and stories that they can share with their families for many years to come."
The
rare and quirky yearbook is expected to become a part of the city's history. A small section of the city's historical building has already been reserved for the yearbook.
"We really want this rare yearbook to become a part of the city's history", said Tanya Jones, founder of the city's historical society. "We are just waiting for the book and it will soon become a part of the city's history."
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