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

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Warren Cook Director of Secondary Education Thomas Denney Director of Adult Education and Attendance Edward Wilcox George Buck Orchestra Conductor Deputy-Clerk and Business Manager District 7 Administrative Personnel Ray Clark Shop Foreman Ralph Lidman Maintenance Foreman Wr f Fred Gray Assistant Superintendent James Stewart Speech Therapist Administrative Secretaries: Marguerite Graham. Mary Krepps. Marjorie Todd. Lilian Fosberry. 23

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Doctor, lawyer, merchant, chief could well apply to the walks of life represented on the District 7 school board. Members discuss and make decisions upon such things as bids relating to purchases, building programs, school property acquisition, supplying the best education for the least tax dollar, school policies and salaries. They are the public's liaison with professional school officials. The members are elected by the people to serve staggered terms thereby insuring experienced membership on the board. Mrs. Fred Hichens and Mr. Ed Malone are new members joining Dr. Ray Johnson, Mr. Chris Hansen, Mr. Robert Bush, Mr. William Schoenleber and Chairman Jesse Calvert who have served on previous boards. Heading the administration of District 7 is the executive officer, Ralph Jones. Among his many jobs, the main task is to carry out the policies made by the school board. As Superintendent he is in charge of keeping the public informed and managing school activities. Hiring of the faculty and the general supervision of all employees fall under his jurisdiction. In charge of special education, transportation, and elementary schools is assistant superintendent Fred Gray. Filling the multiple positions of deputy clerk, business manager, and purchasing agent is George Buck. Director of secondary education is Warren Cook, while Tom Denney serves as attendance supervisor. District 7 Administration Superintendent Ralph E. lones SCHOOL BOARD: R. Busch. C. Hansen. W. Schoenleber. Mrs. F. Hichens. J. Calvert, chairman; R. Johnson, E. Malone. 22

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Principal Frank Thomas Serving as principal at GPHS for twenty years, Mr. Thomas could very well be called the busiest man on campus. Within his jurisdiction are such jobs as conferring with the superintendent on various school matters, responsibility for the building and personnel, the ordering of supplies, the management of student body funds, and the signing of diplomas and certificates. Always ready and willing to help with a problem, Mr. Thomas has been a continual source of inspiration and encouragement to those with whom he has come in contact. New this year was the position of vice-principal. Mr. Howard Harrison was appointed to fill the job. The main duties involved college counseling and working with the principal on school problems. Listed among his favorite hobbies were reading and gardening. He noted many organization memberships kept him occupied. Daily tackling two of the most delicate jobs as GPHS were dean of boys, James ''Tuffy Keith and dean of girls, Bertha Calhoun. Student's problems and problem students were all in a day's work for the two deans. Promoting better citizenship and discouraging high school dropouts, they encouraged each student to achieve his potentiality at the best possible level, thereby enhancing his educational future. Possessing a unique hobby, Miss Calhoun was owner of both a weaving loom and a knitting machine and was a charter member of the Rogue Valley Weaver's Guild. Taking his mind off school duties, Mr. Keith enjoyed playing golf and dabbling in horticulture. Announcing at football games, chaperoning and standing in for teachers were jobs he was often called upon to perform. Reading the daily announcements over the P A. system is one of the many minor duties of Principal Frank Thomas. 24