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The Lincoln High School Alumni Association is proud to establish the LHSAA Rick Sanders Scholarship Fund, honoring Rick’s extraordinary legacy as a Lincoln alumnus whose achievements in wrestling reached the highest levels of national and international competition. Rick Sanders, Lincoln High School Class of 1963, began building that remarkable legacy while competing for Lincoln. He compiled an 80–1 high school record and won three Oregon state high school wrestling championships before continuing his career at Portland State University. At PSU, Rick became one of the most accomplished wrestlers in the school’s history, earning five national titles between 1965 and 1968 and completing his collegiate career with an extraordinary 103–2 record. Rick’s success soon extended far beyond collegiate competition. He represented the United States internationally, earning a bronze medal at the 1966 World Championships, a silver medal at the 1967 World Championships, and gold at the 1967 Pan American Games. In 1968, Rick won his first Olympic silver medal in freestyle wrestling. The following year, in 1969, Rick made American wrestling history when he became the first American ever to win a World freestyle wrestling championship, capturing the title at 114.5 pounds. He returned to the Olympic Games in 1972, where he earned his second Olympic silver medal. Rick’s life was tragically cut short later that year in an automobile accident in Yugoslavia. He was only 27 years old. Yet the standard of excellence, determination, and competitive spirit he demonstrated throughout his life has continued to inspire generations of wrestlers, athletes, and members of the Lincoln community. Carrying Rick’s Legacy ForwardThe LHSAA Rick Sanders Scholarship Fund creates a meaningful and lasting way for Lincoln alumni, friends, wrestling supporters, and members of the greater community to honor Rick’s legacy while investing in future generations. Through this new scholarship fund, the Lincoln High School Alumni Association seeks to carry forward the qualities Rick represented throughout his remarkable life: dedication, perseverance, excellence, and the courage to compete at the very highest level. We invite you to help launch the LHSAA Rick Sanders Scholarship Fund. Your support will help transform Rick’s extraordinary story into an enduring opportunity for future Lincoln students, and ensure that his connection to Lincoln High School continues to be remembered for generations to come. |
LHSAA Magazine NEW Summer Issue 2026 |
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LHSAA Members have access to the current LHSAA Magazine issue online! Go to the Main Menu Bar's Magazines tab for the dropdown menu of subpages - tap on the page for Current Issue Past Issues of the LHSAA Magazine are available for public access in the website's Magazine Library: Click here |
THE LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IS A NONPROFIT VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION FUNDED 100% BY ALUMNI FOR ALUMNI. lincolnalum.org/LHSAA-General-Donation-Form Donations are tax-deductible & 100% funded to our alumni association. |
| Celebrating Lincoln’s amazing scholar athletes at our 2026 Spring Signing Day. AD Wiles notes the wide breadth of diversity of sports represented (Boys & Girls Volleyball, XCT&F, Soccer, Water Polo, Golf, Baseball, Basketball, etc) and diverse college choices from urban/rural & large/small & east/west coast campuses. We are so proud of their choices and all of their dedication, focus and hard work! Athletes thanked their coaches, schools, teams, and families for all the years of quality support. Well done 2026 Cards! |
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ELLERY LINCOLN Cardinal Junior Track Star Ran an All-time Best NEW OREGON GIRLS STATE RECORD & US #1 OUTDOOR MILE 4:35.55 Wildwood Miles for Women and Girls Meet LHS Track | February 2026 |
Donations to the LHSAA are tax-deductible & 100% funded to our alumni association. LHSAA is committed to providing alumni with no online payment fees.
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