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

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Sophomore Princess Sophomore Princess Ann Blanchard Charla Van Koten Winter Sports Queen Nancy Todd Convoyed by a soft spotlight and accented by the dreamy music of the pep band, the 1965 Winter Sports Princesses were introduced at halftime of the Grants Pass-Klam-ath basketball game. Each girl was introduced with her escort by Denise Hrankay, president of the Girl's Athletic Association. Little Chris Wolfe and William Calvert carried the rose bouquet to the royal court. Excitement and suspense quieted the gym as Dennis Crowe, co-captain of the wrestling team, opened the envelope containing the name of the winner. Applause broke the stillness as Dennis announced that lovely senior Nancy Todd would reign over the season as Winter Sports Queen of 1965, receiving the roses and traditional kiss. The tears and cheers that seemed to fit perfectly with the coronation accompanied the queen and her court off the floor. 12

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A currently popular song, In the Misty Moonlight. inspired the castles and clouds that set the theme of the 1965 Senior Ball, held at the spacious Fairgrounds Pavilion. Senior Ball 1965 was a big year for hootenanny entertainment. The Kinsmen, a group from suburban Grants Pass, vocalize as dancers rest their feet during intermission. Programs dispensed by senior class advisor Maurice Anderson became tangible souvenirs of the Senior Ball for B Brown and P Manchel. escorted by D. Swarthout and B Bigelow.

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Taking time out next to one of the many exotic decorations were D. Solomon, J. Holman. S. Thomas and C. Pritchett Manning the pumps at the punchbowl were servers M Ferrell and M. Dollarhide. Pausing for a nip are J. Masters and her escort B. Fischer. Green Mansions” themed a dreamy and long to be remembered ball. 1 he music, the motif and the congenial group contributed to a beautiful event