on the fight song of the College of Washington and Lee, in Virginia. Journalism – The official school newspaper is The Railsplitter. It has received merit recognition from the National Scholastic Press Association, Columbia School of Journalism, the highest recognition given to a high school publication. There is also an independent newspaper, The Random Independent, created by freshmen at Lincoln South. Visual arts – Art classes include Painting/Drawing/Multi-Media, 3D design, and AP Studio Art. Each year the art department competes in exhibitions and art shows. The art club is called the Dorian Art Club. Athletics Lincoln is a member of the Central Iowa Metro League (CIML), which consists of 19 schools across central Iowa and is divided into four division. Lincoln competes in the CIML Metro division. The division includes six teams: the five Des Moines schools (East, Hoover, Lincoln, North, and Roosevelt), and Ottumwa. Lincoln High School has 19 sports – ten for boys and nine for girls – and there are ample opportunities for students to get involved, either as a participant or a team manager. Students As of the 2005–06 school year, there were 2,126 students enrolled at Lincoln, which makes the school the largest in Iowa, ahead of West High School in Davenport. 76.9% of the student body is of White (European-American) descent (down from 79.3% in the 2004–05 school year). The leading ethnic group by enrollment is that of Latino descent, and they are followed by Black (African-American), Asian, and Indian (Native American or Alaskan Native). This makes the school the least diverse of the other high schools in the Des Moines Public School district. Faculty There are approximately 107 instructors at Lincoln High, which puts the student-teacher ratio at about 20 students per course instructor. 76 additional personnel carry out other administrative duties. In total, the faculty count is approximately 183. Extracurricular activities Student extracurricular activities include: Clubs (as of 2005–06 school year; clubs in italics are defunct) Drama Club International Thespian Society Troupe #4752 National Honor Society Rails Key Club Anime Club Business Professionals of America Computer Club Straight and Gay Alliance (SAGA) Students Against Drunk Drivers (SADD) DECA Dorian Art Club Gamer's Paradise Activities Student Council Debate/Forensics Mock Trial Academic Decathlon Academic Letter Ambassadors Band (Marching, Jazz, Concert, Pep) Cheerleading Close Up Committee Select Conflict Management Fellowship of Christian Athletes Mermaids Synchronized Swimming Minority Achievement Program (MAP) Quiz Bowl Railettes Dance Team