Lincoln High School (Stockton, California)

Lincoln High School, founded in 1954, is the Lincoln Unified School District's only high school and one of Stockton's most respected institutions. Located next to the lush 18-hole Swenson Golf Course, the school serves thousands of students from ethnically and socio-economically diverse populations . Lincoln High is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and has long maintained a strong reputation in the area for excellence in a plethora of extra-curricular activities and academic programs.

Location

Address

6844 Alexandria Place Stockton, CA 95207

Directions

Lincoln High is located just off the I-5 north of downtown Stockton. Heading east off the Benjamin Holt Exit, one only has to take the second protected left turn onto Alexandria Place. To the left lies Swenson Gold Course, one of Stockton's four verdant 18-hole golf courses. To the right rests the expansive grounds of Lincoln High, amid a landscape of evergreen and oak groves.

Next to the high school, the district's only middle school, Sierra Middle School, stands patiently waiting to receive seventh and eight graders from nine surrounding elementary schools.

Extracurriculars

Overview

The Trojans are one of the most active student bodies in the Central Valley, with over 30 academic organizations, teams and student interest clubs.

Although Lincoln is more widely known for its astounding athletics program, the high school offers many academic avenues for students seeking intellectual stimulus.

Lincoln's Speech & Debate Team

Lincoln has had an active forensics team for decades now. Members have won state and national competitions since the activity's inception. The 2005-2006 team is climbing out of the bottomless pit it fell into three years ago. With team members Abdulmalik Dredar, Nabeel Cajee, Daniel Damen, Na'eel Cajee, and Chirag Vaid, the team will never go wrong.

The Lincolnian

The school's newspaper is produced by a dedicated staff monthly.

Other Clubs

Other clubs at Lincoln include Spanish Club, Cordoba Public Affairs Club, Italian Club, Chinese Cultural Student Society, Students Against Drunk Driving Club, Friends of Special Olympics, Leo's Club, FOCUS Club, Drama Club, Science Club, Interact Club, Mecha Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Snow Club, and Key Club. Each club has the following responsibilities:

• • Organize one lunchtime activity per year
  • Participate in Spirit Week and International Week
  • Attend Club President's Meeting

Important Moments

• 1954 Lincoln High School Founded