Dallas Weekly was on the scene as Lincoln High School 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—reminding current students that they, too, are part of a legacy still being written.
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’s history and spirit.
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 “B” 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’s competitive spirit and community pride. These achievements—both in the classroom and on the field—tie 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.
Among the most celebrated honorees of the evening were Keith Solis, Assistant Program Director of Smooth R&B 105.7 KRNB and a proud member of the Class of 1985, and Joseph “Mr. T” 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’s impact across generations.
The wall wraps were generously donated by Edusource, led by Joe Mir, who worked closely with the school to ensure the installation honored Lincoln’s 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.
“Oh my—these are not just images; these are people, these are lives,” Mir said. “Some 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’re really seeing is the greatness of the students who came through this school.
This vision isn’t just about the current generation—it 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.”
That intention was echoed by Principal Lance Williams, who emphasized that the wall wraps are not simply decorative, but foundational to the school’s culture and future.
“You can build a brand-new school, give students the latest technology, and still miss the mark if they don’t know who they are,” Williams shared. “When students walk these halls and see these names, these faces—men and women who came from where they’re standing—it creates belief. It creates ownership. This is something we’ll continue to build on, because our students deserve to know the legacy they’re part of and the standard they’re expected to uphold.”
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.
The feeling inside the building was unmistakable—warm, 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.
One thing is certain: the legacy of the Lincoln Tigers is not only preserved—it 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.