{"id":154617,"date":"2026-02-07T02:58:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T02:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/154617\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T02:58:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T02:58:23","slug":"lincoln-high-school-unveils-wall-wraps-celebrating-generations-of-alumni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/154617\/","title":{"rendered":"Lincoln High School Unveils Wall Wraps Celebrating Generations of Alumni"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dallas Weekly was on the scene as Lincoln High School<\/a> unveiled a powerful series of wall wraps honoring generations of alumni whose lives and careers have helped shape Dallas and beyond. More than a visual installation, the project stands as a declaration of pride, continuity, and possibility\u2014reminding current students that they, too, are part of a legacy still being written.<\/p>\n

The unveiling invited attendees to experience the campus as a living archive. Hallways became timelines, and classrooms transformed into reminders that greatness has long walked these halls. Students, alumni, educators, and community members were encouraged to move throughout the building, fully immersing themselves in Lincoln\u2019s history and spirit.<\/p>\n

This unveiling represents just one of many accomplishments that define Lincoln High School and Humanities & Communications Magnet. In addition to celebrating history makers with wall wraps, Lincoln High School continues to build a strong academic and athletic legacy worthy of pride. The campus recently achieved a significant milestone by earning a \u201cB\u201d rating from the Texas Education Agency, reflecting improvements in student performance and school effectiveness, moving up from previous ratings and placing Lincoln among the stronger-performing high schools in Dallas Independent School District. On the athletic side, the Lincoln Tigers have a tradition of excellence with multiple UIL state championships and deep postseason runs in boys and girls basketball, reinforcing the school\u2019s competitive spirit and community pride. These achievements\u2014both in the classroom and on the field\u2014tie into a broader culture of Lincoln pride, where students are encouraged to excel academically, athletically, and personally while carrying forward a legacy that generations before them helped build.<\/p>\n

Among the most celebrated honorees of the evening were Keith Solis, Assistant Program Director of Smooth R&B 105.7 KRNB<\/a> and a proud member of the Class of 1985, and Joseph \u201cMr. T\u201d Thomas, Class of 2002. The installation also recognized notable alumni such as Damarcus Offord, Hillari Younger and Tiffany A. Young, underscoring the depth and diversity of Lincoln\u2019s impact across generations.<\/p>\n

\"\"Damarcus Offord standing by his image on the Wall of Fame. Photo Credit: Dallas Weekly Staff<\/p>\n

The wall wraps were generously donated by Edusource<\/a>, led by Joe Mir, who worked closely with the school to ensure the installation honored Lincoln\u2019s past with integrity and care. Mir shared that the process involved curating and restoring more than 100 historical photographs, some dating back to the 1940s, including rare images and autographs more than 60 years old.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh my\u2014these are not just images; these are people, these are lives,\u201d Mir said. \u201cSome of these photographs go back to the 1940s. We worked with over a hundred historical photos, some with autographs more than 60 years old. When you look past the wear of time, what you\u2019re really seeing is the greatness of the students who came through this school.<\/p>\n

This vision isn\u2019t just about the current generation\u2014it connects the generations of the past to the students of today. Creating this kind of campus environment is meant to inspire them, to give them a foundation, and to show them there are many paths forward and many ways of learning.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Principal Lance Williams with Keith Solis (Class of 85) the the Lincoln High School Wall wrap unveiling. Photo Credit: Dallas Weekly Staff<\/p>\n

That intention was echoed by Principal Lance Williams, who emphasized that the wall wraps are not simply decorative, but foundational to the school\u2019s culture and future.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can build a brand-new school, give students the latest technology, and still miss the mark if they don\u2019t know who they are,\u201d Williams shared. \u201cWhen students walk these halls and see these names, these faces\u2014men and women who came from where they\u2019re standing\u2014it creates belief. It creates ownership. This is something we\u2019ll continue to build on, because our students deserve to know the legacy they\u2019re part of and the standard they\u2019re expected to uphold.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a world where history is often erased, minimized, or reshaped to fit a convenient narrative, Lincoln High School stands firmly rooted in truth, unity, and pride. There is a collective understanding here that honoring the past is essential to empowering the future.<\/p>\n

\"\"Recognition of Edusource who sponsored the wall wraps. <\/p>\n

\"\"A celebration of the award winning Maurine F. Bailey Choir.<\/p>\n

\"\"Keith Solis, Asst. Program director at 105.7 KRNB.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cMr. T\u201d stands in front of his image on the Wall of Fame. <\/p>\n

The feeling inside the building was unmistakable\u2014warm, affirming, and communal. It echoed the sense of belonging many experience when stepping onto an HBCU campus: a reminder that you are seen, supported, and expected to rise.<\/p>\n

One thing is certain: the legacy of the Lincoln Tigers is not only preserved\u2014it continues to inspire. And as students walk these halls every day, they are reminded that history lives here, and one day, their stories may live on these walls as well.<\/p>\n

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