Grants Pass High School - Toka Yearbook (Grants Pass, OR)

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9 3 2 ' 9 3 2 THE T O K A Mrs. MdClain slipped on the icy top step of the stairway and rolled to the bottom, carrying with her Mr. Swigart who had been coming up just behind her. As the landing was reached, Mr. Swigart waited a moment for action; then, lifting his head as far as circumstances would permit, gasped: “You’ll have to get off here. lady. 1 his is as far as we go.” February 8. Orchestra in Ashland The Grants Pass High School Orchestra under the supervision of Martin Trepte journeyed to Ashland to appear before the Normal School students. After a short program of concert numbers, the members of the orchestra and guests were honored with a luncheon at the Lithia Springs Hotel. Greetings were extended by President Churchill of the Normal School. Supt. J. F. Cramer responded for the Grants Pass organization. Mr. Trepte and his orchestra received much praise. The Ashlanders expressed the desire that this appearance might become an annual affair. Captain Bailey: All hands on deck! The ship’s leaking! Voice of Bud Flint from Fo’castle: Aw, put a pan under it and go to bed. A tourist stopped his car on the road and asked a small boy how far it was to Bunkville. The little boy replied, “It’s 24,996 miles the way you’re going, but if you turn around it ain’t but four.” Plumber: I have come to fix the old tub in the kitchen. Harry Hagberg: Mama, the doctor's here to see the cook. February 12. Basket Ball Although only one game was won by the Grants Pass basket ball team, it can be considered a successful season, as all other games were narrowly won from us. With the experience gained from this year’s encounters with other school teams, something worth while can be expected from the squad next year as all but two letter men will return. Night Watchman: Young man, are you going to kiss that girl? Young Man: N-n-n-no, sir! Night Watchman: Here, then, hold my lantern. John Shaw uses lard to slick his hair down so he won’t have to cut it—lard, after all, is shortening, you know. [23)

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i 9 3 2 s' THE T O K A i 9 3 2 January 25. New Term Begins A new term, and a new year, with new resolutions, and over fifty new students —the Sub-freshmen! Such an outlook was sunshine on the shadows of doubt as to the outcome of the new year, 1932. January 30. Sophomore-Freshman Party It was a gay crowd that attended the annual Sophomore-Freshmen party. It was also a celebrated occasion for the boys when they were told to wear school clothes only. After a short program in the assembly, the crowd went to the gymnasium where several games were played, the main one being the Virginia Reel. After the games the best part of the evening came when refreshments of pineapple punch and cake were served to finish the evening. Honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Van Dyke and Mrs. Ada Weston. February 5. Operetta Mystery! Romance! Direful prophecies! Moonlit evenings on a Southern plan-cation! And the missing jade ear of an African idol! What a setting for ‘‘The Lucky Jade”, the operetta presented by the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs. Kenneth Smith, as the bashful aviator. John Endicott, tries to make love to Mary Ann Courtney, olayed by Marian Bromley. John, being helped in his love-making by his uncle. Col. Waverly (Lyle Whitsett), is highly admired by Mary Ann, but Dean Hagen in the guise of Horace Ferguson, a famous marksman, complicates matters by trying to steal the jade ear. Horace fails to obtain the ear, but it disappears anyway, and John, believing him guilty, challenges him to a duel—whereupon the marksmanship reputation of one Horace Ferguson, Esq., vanishes into thin air. Eventually the Lucky Jade is restored to its rightful owner and John wins the hand of Mary Ann. (And they lived happily ever after.) 122J

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1932 THE T O K A 1932 February 19. Orchestra The Grants Pass High School Orchestra under the direction of Martin 1 repte presented its annual concert. This was sponsored by the 1 ennis club. On September 19, the High School Band headed the delegation of Cavemen at the initiation of the Veteran Soldier’s Home in Roseburg. Much praise is given to this band, which consists of many new members this year, who also play other instruments in the orchestra. Among other important occasions the band or orchestra was prominent at the Junior play, operetta, P.-T. A. play. Senior play, basket ball and football games and the graduation exercises. Mr. Trepte has been instrumental in securing uniforms for the members and also in obtaining musical honors presented on class night to pupils who have excelled in all phases of music. Mr. Trepte deserves much praise for the faithful and consistent service he has rendered to his pupils and to the school. He is also to be complimented on the high standard of music he has maintained in his classes. Charles Me.: What’s a seasonel army? A certain Civics Teacher: Mustered by the officers and peppered by the enemy. Name Mary Louise Neilson Katherine Eismann Maxine Jenkins Vera Olts Blanche Harmon Hubert Totman Alice Hilles Maxine Weiland Martha Lee Edwin Strack Noted for Chewing gum Independence Her complexion Gold tooth Her profile His dignity Dreamy eyes Jim mie Asking questions Wasting time Ambition Join a walking marathon Edit the New York Times Be a special nurse Be a Hula dancer Be a friend to man To be a gigolo Be an Egyptian artist To travel (not in a chev.) Time will tell Be loved by all the girls Cause of Death Gum chewing Took life seriously Saint Vitus Dance Whoopee Dancing and daring Loved and learned Painter's colic Missed a date Concussion of the brain Hoof and mouth disease [241