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

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Freshman Class History In September the class of 1938 entered the Grants Pass high school with 173 members. Since then, we have had several new pupils added to our number. Of course, we were like all previous freshmen, green and confused in the new environment, but we soon found every one friendly and eager to help us. The first important event was a class meeting in which we elected Maureen Hermann, president; Bob Madden, vice-president; Shirley Riebel, secretary; Harold Meeker, treasurer; and Constance Lyons, class representative. Daphne Matthews is our class adviser. We have tried to show school spirit and loyalty by entering cheerfully into all activities and duties. Our first duty was to build the bonfire for the big football rally. Our first effort went up in smoke” too soon, but that was part of the fun. The sophomores entertained us at a party early in the term, and on March 15 we returned the favor with a party for them. Both events were greatly enjoyed. We are all proud of the part many of our class members are playing in school activities as well as in their scholarship. Several freshmen are outstanding in football, basketball, and debate. We hope this good record will continue through the remaining three years of our high school course. Joe Trumbly: “May I have some stationery?” Clerk: (haughtily) “Are you a guest of the house?” Joe Trumbly: “Heck, no. I’m paying $20 a day.” Doris Hayden: How’ll I cook these sausages?” Mrs. McClain: “Fry them like fish.” Doris Hayden: (after 10 minutes work) “1 here’s not much left to them after they’re cleaned out.” Speaker: “I want land reform, I want housing reform, I want educational reform, I want—” Bob Jackson: Chloroform.” Mr. Tuttle: “Name an island possession of the United States.” Willeta Sweeten: “Huh? Why a—” Mr. Tuttle: “Correct.” Mrs. Ginn: “Why don’t you put the cat out as I told you?” Mr. Ginn: “I put something out. Ye gods! It must have been the baby!” PAGE 21

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Sophomore Class History The entrance of I 32 students into the G.P.H.S. on September 10. 1933, marked the beginning of the class of “37.” After being duly initiated, they settled down to the serious business of making a name for themselves. At their first class meeting Buster Carter was chosen president; Larry Adams, vice-president; Virginia King, secretary; Waldo Gray, treasurer; and Glenn Mitchell. Student Council representative. Agatha Harding and T. H. Coke were chosen as advisers. Later Miss Harding resigned because of Toka work and Sarah Parr was elected to fill her place. The boys did their traditional duty of building the bonfire for Rally Night. At mid-term their number was increased by the entrance of the sub-frosh from junior high. Later on they entertained the sophomores at the annual Frosh-Soph party. By the end of the school year the freshmen were well on the road to success. When school opened last fall, about 140 students were back to carry on the name of the class of “37.” They were lordly sophomores now, and my, how green the freshies were.” This year Melvin King was elected president; Waldo Gray, vice-president: Norma Johnston, secretary; Don Dillingham, treasurer; and Arthur Winelrout, Student Council representative. Mr. Coke was again chosen adviser. They gave the usual Sophomore-Freshman party and presented the Thanksgiving play. It was entitled “Mistletoe Berries.” The cast included: Zoe Carpenter, Donna Dahl, Gayle Denison, Kathryn Anderson. Edward Cotter, Herbert Flower, Don Dillingham, and Raymond Sophy. This year as last the sophomores have taken an active part in all activities and sports and are making history for themselves. Bob Helms: “Say, conductor, can’t you run any faster than this?” Conductor: “Yes, I can, but I have to stay in the car.” Mr. Coke: “Why does Missouri stand at the head of mule-raising in the United States?” Don Peterson: “Because the other end is dangerous.” Modern girl’s philosophy: Nobody loves a flat man. Mrs. Marcy: “Correct this sentence: Before any damage could be done the fire was put out by the volunteer fire brigade.” Norman F.: “The fire was put out before any damage could be done by the volunteer fire brigade.” She: (at the Hi-G dance) You started on the wrong foot that time.” Leo Weber: “Which should I start on, your right or your left?”

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Hi-Lites of the School Year PAGE 22