About Our School
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Lincoln High School has a rich history. In 1888 Paine School was built in honor of Frank Paine who was the first superintendent of the territorial prison (Walla Walla Penitentiary). In 1902 Paine was renamed Lincoln High School for the next 25 years. Then in 1927 the building was torn down, and a new building was built on the same site and it took the Paine name. Two years ago we believed it was time to start a new beginning by changing Paine back to the original name of Lincoln and to provide our students with a new culture and educational opportunities. Our master schedule offers students a block schedule with a strong academic program for their core classes as well as electives that will meet the individual needs of our students.
Our school mascot is the Phoenix. What is a phoenix? In ancient Egyptian mythology and in myths derived from it, the Phoenix is a mythical sacred firebird. Said to live for 500 or 1461 years, the phoenix is a bird with beautiful gold and red plumage. At the end of its life-cycle the phoenix builds itself a nest of cinnamon twigs that it then ignites; both the nest and bird burn fiercely and are reduced to ashes, from which a new, young phoenix arises. The bird was also said to regenerate when hurt or wounded by foe, thus being almost immortal and invincible - a symbol of fire and divinity. Tears from a phoenix can heal wounds. The Phoenix represents many of our students who have overcome obstacles in their lives to come out stronger and more determined to reach their goals in life.