The dorms of the school, "Eckstein Norton Hall housed about 180 male students, and Belknap Hall housed 172 female students" (18). The school worked under the moto, "education of the head, heart, and hand" (19). The Lincoln Institute expanded far across the state of Kentucky with satellite campuses. Such campuses like the Dorsey School which was, "one of the many schools in seven counties the Lincoln Institute served with programs designed to improve education and health" (21). Another school, that still stands today, holds its roots into the educating of young black youths, and that is Central High School. In the early 1900's it was known as the Central Colored High School. The school was well known for allowing everyone in the area into the institution and, "tied the community together" (25). "For many years Central was the only high school available for African Americans" (26). Central Colored High School offered a variety of courses for the youth. One of the photos depicts male and female students alike in a chemistry lab class and states that, "many of these students went on to become doctors, dentists, and science teachers" (27). The school also focused on more specific skills like a, "sewing class produced innovative students who utilized their skills for family and employments purposes" (27). The school did not hide the fact that most African America females in America would go on to work in the homes of the white citizens but Central used this fact and implemented domestic science classes, "these classes prepared them for work, family, and homemaking skills" (28). Central Colored High School also offered such courses in, "industrial metal class" (31), "automobile repair" (30), and "business and secretarial work" (31). The school didn't just teach, it offered a variety of clubs and sports to allow the students to express their creative and athletic outlets.
