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

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1915 volume:

Annual To a The Seniors of Grants Pass High School AS A SLIGHT TOKEN OF APPRECIATION WE DEDICATE THIS THE 1915 TOKA TO Miss Muriel Watkins, OUR TOKA AND CLASS ADVISOR. WHO HAS AT ALL TIMES. HAD THE INTERESTS OF THE CLASS AT HEART. 3 r? A (i i Q ' A d 1 f 1 } V —L TT FRONTISPIECE...................................... 1 DEDICATION..... i FACULTY....................................... 5 EDITORIAL STAFF ................................. ” 6 EDITORIALS______________________________________ '7 LITERARY ‘•When Eve First Put Up Her Hair”.............. 8 ‘‘The Enchanted Organ” _ In DEBATE............................................ M HIGH SCHOOL BULLETIN 1 MUSIC.......................................... 16 ALUMNI________________________________________ 2i GOOD TIME CUTS................................. 22 SENIORS......................................... 23 Class History___________ ___ gj Class Will.............. Class Prophecy............ _..................34 Class Poem.................................. 33 Class Song................................. 41 Commencement Week..............................49 Senior Plav___________________________________ 43 JUNIORS......................................... 44 SOPHOMORE....................................... 47 FRESHMEN ................................... 48 ATHLETICS..................................... 50 SOCIAL........................................... 55 GOOD TIME CUTS................................. 67 JOKES...................................... '58 ADVERTISING................................ • ' PRITZKAU PENN M1LLIKEN McLEAN UNDERWOOD SUPT. HULL PRIN. WARDR1P WATKINS WESTCOTT WHITE WINTER HARDY DAVIS MESSINGER — Toka Staff Left to right:—WATKINS. SWACKER. BRITTON. ANDERSON. WITHERSPOON. WARDRIP. DUNLAP. COUSINEAU. CARNER. QUINLAN. DOUGLAS. EDWARDS. BRADFORD. GIESLER. RIDDLE. MERRILL. 6 EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief ................ Assistant ...................... Business Manager Assistant....................... Art Chief .... Literary........................ Debate and High School Bulletin Music ...... Athletics ...................... Social ............... Jokes ........................... Junior Representative Sophomore Representative Freshmen Representative........ Toka Advisors NORA ANDERSON LONA DUNLAP HARLEY BRITTON TYRRELL CARNER FERN COUSINEAU GLADYS SWACKER MAREE EDWARDS HELEN WITHERSPOON EVELYN QUINLAN LOIS BRADFORD EARLE DOUGLAS VIVIAN MERRILL FLORENCE RIDDLE� RUTH GIESLER t MISS MURIEL WATKINS MR. H. H. WARDRIP Editorials In this brief space we wish to thank all who have made possible the Toka Annual this year. To Mr. H. H. Wardrip we extend a vote of thanks for services rendered to the business staff. Reader, have you ever considered the cost of the Annual Toka? Prior to this year the Seniors have not been limited to the amount of money expended in their paper as long as they devised methods to balance the accounts. However. in the face of the depression in business this year, the school board considered it necessary to limit the expenditure to three hundred dollars. Considering the amount spent last year, which was greatly in excess of our allowance the work seemed impossible to the staff. But realizing that there was no alternative we accepted the decision, which has proven to be a wise one. We have endeavored to publish a Toka in which an accurate record of school life be given. Although many mistakes are undoubtedly present, we can console ourselves with this one fact, that it will bring back fond recollections to those who glance over its pages. It might be of interest to our readers, especially those without the city, to receive some information regarding the schools of Grants Pass. The Grammar schools number three with attendance of seven hundred pupils. A reorganization of the seventh and eighth grades into a Junior High School has been affected. Where experienced elsewhere this new plan has resulted in greater efficiency for both pupils and teachers. To the two hundred and thirty-seven students enrolled in the High School are offered the varied courses of English. German. Latin, Science, Commercial, Manual Training and Domestic Science. The activities are treated in other departments. Because of this extensive development, the Grants Pass schools are placed with the best schools of the state. All its graduates are admitted into the Universities without examinations. You, who are contemplating a change of residence, will find not only the wonderful climate of the Rogue River Valley but also excellent institutions of learning. When Eve First Put Up Her Hair EVE was the busiest woman in the world. (This is true beyond doubt.) This day she was busy moving. A long time afterwards, this day, became known as Saturday, but on this day it was only known as the busiest of days. Eva was head over heels in work. When people move, they are either going to the same kind or a better house for the same rent, a better house for more rent, or a worse house for less rent. In Eve’s case money did not matter, but for a long time Adam and she had been dissatisfied with the cave which they had until the present occupied. When they had first gone there, there had been plenty of room, but now there were Cain, Abel, and a little baby girl, so the cave had become crowded. Besides it was in the thick of the forest and many times they awoke to find lions, tigers, and other animals standing at the mouth of the cave. Then, to, they had to walk a mile to get to water. When Adam came upon a cave that had none of these deficiencies, he immediately returned home, and told Eve she was to move the next day. Now if you think Adam helped in this procedure, you are very much mistaken. That was far from his idea of manly virtue. He went hunting. Eve's task was by no means a light one. She did not have much furniture, but what she had must be carried. Baby daughter also accompanied mother. She occupied a position of prominence on mother’s back. The new cave was three miles from the old one. On Eve’s first trip, she carried very thin, large canes and grasses, and next the stove, which took two trips; or as we would say, beds, dress materials, chairs and pans. Eve was representative of the perfect type of woman. She was of medium height, with a symmetrical, well rounded figure. Her skin was clear and fair. Her eyes of a blue that suggests deep, quiet water. Eve's hair was dark brown, wavy and extremely long. She wore her hair as nature originally ordained. The thick shining mass hung loose, falling over her shoulders in dark glistening waves. Eve's had always been more or less troublesome, but never so tantalizing as jhis particular morning; it would not stay back, and it did get over her face and 8 cover her eyes. What could she do with it? She pushed it back enough to wear it out. and her arms also. At last, all the moving was done, and the cave set to rights, and then just when Eve thought she would sit down and rest, she glanced at the sun, and saw to her surprise that it was time for Adam. Cain and Abel to come in for their dinner. Must she, tired as she was, and with her hair flying over her face, go right out in the hot blazing sun to pick berries? But what could she do? She sat pondering this question when suddenly she received an inspiration. If you had been watching Eve, you might have realized that she had received an inspiration, for she jumped up, and began collecting small sticks, as if to make a fire. But these small sticks were to serve a far more important purpose. After she had about twelve, she sat down and broke them off into pieces about two and a half inches long. Then began the important part. She took hold of her hair in back of her neck, and with many pulls and jerks got it on top of her head. Then pulling it back as tight as Indians do when preparing to scalp, she rolled it tightly and made a little hard knot on the top of her head. Then she tied a long piece of grass around her head to hold up the stray ends. The whole effect was far from beautiful, but it served the purpose and Eve was pleased. Eve then walked away to gather berries with the feeling that all great inventor's have just after achieving success. Eve returned with the berries about the same time that Adam returned. He looked at her with a grin which quickly changed to horror, indignation, and scorn. “Eve,” he shouted, “have you pulled out ail your hair, rolled it in a ball, and stuck it on top of your head ? Why ! Wpman, your hair was your greatest beauty. What did you do with it ?” “Adam, answered Eve, “if you would give me time to reply, 1 might explain that my hair is not pulled out, but is merely fixed instead of unfixed, as 1 have usually worn it. “Fixed or unfixed, let it down instantly,” commanded Adam. That I will not do, replied Eve. “It is more comfortable this way. Adam had never heard Eve speak to him in this manner before. What did it mean ? Had she taken on new conduct with her new manner of arranging her hair? Eve looked so determined that finally, he compromised on his command. He said. “Well! Eve, it might not look half bad if you will fluff it out around your face. Glad to see her lord's anger subsiding. Eve sat down, and did as she was told. For the second time that day, she went through this new performance, only this time she did not hold the hair quite so tight, and did not tie the piece of grass around her head. The result was that the hair fluffed around her face. At this, Adam's good nature was entirely restored. But Cain also had a mind of his own, and when he came in, and saw his mother’s hair, nothing would do, but that the knot was to be made more artistic. 9 so Eve, to please him went through the trying task again, feeling that she was becoming a martyr. Years passed and Eve’s daughter came to the age when she wished to have her hair put up. But alas! Her mother’s style of hair dressing was not becoming to the daughter, so a new style was originated for her. Thus at the beginning there were but two styles of hair dressing in vogue. However this number has rapidly increased until now they are innumerable. Such was the origin of the first coiffure. —MARJ1E MORRIS, ’18. ttttf The Enchanted Organ. T r was an old, old house, weather-beaten, rickety, overgrown with rank vines - ■ of wild blackberry and spotted in patches with grayish-green moss. The rugged cobblestone chimney alone seemed enduring, for all around was pitiful decay, the result of long neglect. The place was one of those sad, folorn relics whose histories are too soon forgotton by the sons and daughters of that noble race, the pioneers. The time was July, the place northern California close to the Oregon line. My brother and 1 were touring across the country, and we had the good luck of happening upon the little place called “Gasquet just as our perverse car had one of its usual breakdowns. 1 am not very well versed in the mysteries of spark-plugs, carburetors and self-starters, and my brother dislikes being bothered by an amateur. So, leaving him to tinker at his will among the irons in the blacksmith shop, 1 started on an exploring trip and happened upon this neglected cabin in the woods. There seemed only one way to enter the old house—that was, by means of a heavy, padlocked door. The padlock fell to the ground when I touched it; the rust from the countless winter rains had eaten the iron through. The door opened with a querulous creaking, sad to hear. At first the interior presented nothing to my sun-blinded eyes. Then, growing gradually accustomed to the dim light, I made out several objects in the room—some rusty firearms stacked, and, in one corner, an old organ. That was all. Over head a nest of young swallows were twittering softly. The little organ, quaint and old fashioned, was covered with the dust of years. A feeble ray of sunlight fell across the ivory keys showing how time had cracked and yellowed their once white splendor. My imagination was fired. I sat down upon the faded stool and softly played old tunes, tunes of long ago suggested by this place and the age of which it is a relic. Then, following an uncontrollable impulse, my mood changed and the stirring, militant strains of the “The Marseillaise woke the sleeping echos of the 10 house. Louder and louder grew the strain—the very words seemed shouting themselves from every corner and recess of the room. Surely the old organ must be enchanted ! “To arms, to arms, ye brave ! The avenging sword unsheath !” Weaker and weaker grew the strain, at last dying away altogether. A strange drowsiness was overcoming me, resistless, overpowering. In vain 1 fought against the feeling. Almost falling off the stool, I rested my head in my folded arms on the old organ—and all was darkness. Swelling, swelling, filling the air with its martial ring, the sound of a thousand fiddles playing “La Marseillaise.” A thousand? No; only the raspy old violin of Pierre Gasquet. But who could wish for better, with the wrinkled face of old Pierre fairly beaming in its patriotic fervor, and the voice of young Pierre, his nephew, rising clear and strong, proclaiming the freedom and glory of a country he has forsaken ? Now Pierre Gasquet has finished. He bows to the rough company, with that courtly manners which is his birthright, and listens complacently to the cries of approval. He is evidently accustomed to fame, this gray-haired musician. Pretty, petite Marie, his daughter, rises from the wonderful new organ on which she has been playing the accompaniment. She bows also; but what a difference! The coquette is expressed in every line of her, in the light of her sparkling dark eyes, in the demure fall of her lashes. Now for the dance ! Chairs and tables pulled back into obscurity, buxom waists seized without ceremony, a moment of suspense—and soon all are swinging and whirling around to the lively strains of Money Musk. No—not all. In the darkest corner sits young Jim McDaniels, owner of the richest placer in the country. He does not see the whirling maze of the dance nor the engaging smiles of gayly-gowned country belles; his whole gaze is centered on the dark, piquant face of Marie as she lightly treads the measure on the proud arm of her cousin Pierre. Pierre himself is not one to exult over a fallen enemy—not he! But he cannot help having a certain feeling of contentment that Marie chose him instead of the gloomy American. The dance goes on, and at last the curiously carved clock on the wall strikes twelve. Now the merriment is over. The crowd departs slowly and reluctantly from the scene of its festivities. At last all are gone from the room save two. In the dark corner still sits young McDaniels, and at the organ sits Marie, her fingers nervously playing a strain of “La Marseillaise. Marie! Yes, Monsieur? He has risen and is standing beside her now. Her face is coldly turned away, but the hand on the key trembles slightly. 11 “Marie! came again, roughly. “Do you think I shall stand quietly by and see you favor that young fool, your cousin ? Monsieur, she answers, icily, “that is entirely my affair. 1 am to marry my cousin within a week. My father, he wishes it, she adds, a trifle hopelessly it seems to him. The man turns away wearily. “1 see, he says in a quiet voice. “Our engagement was merely a little summer pastime for you, something to be conveniently forgotten when the time came. Very well—I'll not trouble you further. “Wait—Oh, please! Her tone is changed to entreaty now. “Well “Before you go—I must tell you the truth if they kill me for it. My wishes have nothing to do with this marriage—it is my father's command, and girls of France must obey their parents.” She stops a moment, then adds fiercely, hate my cousin Pierre ! She stands facing him, white and trembling, as young Pierre Gasquet enters the room. “So! he says, his face black with rage. You hate your cousin Pierre, do you? We shall see what Cousin Pierre can do! There is a moments struggle between the two men, a flash of steel—and the girl, throwing herself before McDaniels, catches the blow. In the flickering light young Pierre and the American stand gazing at each other with dazed eyes over the fallen form of Marie. “Honk ! Honk ! Honk !” 1 raised my head—the same feeble ray of sunlight showed the rusty firearms, the broken chairs, the old organ with its cobwebs and dust. In the distance an automobile horn sounded impatiently the signal for my return, bringing me rudely from the far distant past to the present. It was only a dream after all. Before leaving the place I happened to glance down at the floor before the organ, and I saw, barely perceptible on the rotting floor, a dark stain. Then I turned and left the old cabin with its memories. —LOIS DALE. 15. 12 Debate After a few years of rest, made necessary by the superabundance of enthusiasm which the students had displayed and in which their energies were confined to inter-class debates, Grants Pass again entered the State Debating League. This time the High School had two teams in the field, a negative consisting of two members, Gladys Swacker and Cedric Marshall while Alva Nipper and Winfield Gilkey made up the affirmative. To James Wescott, the untiring and faithful coach, much of the success of the team is due. A Triangular Debate The first debate of the season which was of a triangular nature occurred on January twenty-ninth, Central Point, Myrtle Creek and Grants Pass being the participants. Central Point sent a negative team to Myrtle Creek who in turn sent a similar team here. Gladys Swacker and Cedric Marshall of Grants Pass supported the negative at Central Point. The question assigned for discussion was, Resolved, That the Federal Government should own and operate all interstate railroads and all intrastate lines competing with them. Constitutionality waived. Central Point opened the debate at that place, followed by Cedric Marshall, the first speaker on our team, whose thoroughly convincing arguments and forceful manner bespoke defeat for the Central Point team. Gladys Swacker, second speaker for Grants Pass, delivered her speech with the customary 13 success and a manner equally as emphatic as the first speaker. Following the unanimous decision of the judges in favor of Grants Pass, our team enjoyed the hospitality of Central Point at a pleasant reception. The debate which took place here was opened by Alva Nipper followed by the other speakers in their turn. Both delivery and rebuttal were far superior to those of the visiting team. Success crowned the efforts of this team too and we are all exceedingly proud of the fact that the victorious debaters are members of the Grants Pass High School. Medford-Grants Pass Debate The next time Grants Pass was paired with Medford, that school having won the debate from Ashland and on February twenty-fourth our negative team now composed of three members, Gladys Swacker, Cedric Marshall and Alva Nipper, met the Medford debaters at that city; the question being the same as before. The delivery and arguments of our team were as impressive and persuasive as on the former occasion although Medford ranked a trifle higher in the estimation of the judges and Medford won by the close decision of two to one. Inter-Class Debates Although Grants Pass’ withdrawal from the race for the state championship was necessitated by it’s defeat at Medford, this was not enough to suppress the debating spirit in the school and interest was now centered on the inter-class debates. A Freshman-Sophomore debate took place April seventh; the question for discussion was, “Resolved, That Grants Pass should own and operate its water system. This was extremely interesting because of its close association with the audience. The affirmative side was supported by Harry Edgerton and Esther Gilkey of the Freshman class and the negative by Raymond Lath-rope and Juel Bestul of the Sophomore class. Several good arguments were put forth by both teams. The decision was unanimous for the Freshmen. The winning team will meet the Junior team of which Morris Bocock and Doris Caldwell are members at a later date. 14 High School Bulletin LITERARY SOCIETY Among the several new associations which have been organized this year for the direct benefit of the members of the High School was the Literary Society. Although it was short lived it's call for members was hailed with a ready response from the student body and the two excellent programs which were presented in the High School auditorium gave evidence of the talents which could find expression in an organization of this kind. On the first occasion, the program was opened by the High School orchestra under the leadership of Miss Messenger. This was followed with a vocal solo by Ailene Dunbar and a trombone solo by Earle Douglas. A clever impersonation of a typical dutchman was rendered by Hubert Wilkins. An impromptu debate on The Spirit of Christmas in which Fern Cousi-neau, Gladys Swacker and Raymond Lathrop participated opened the second program which took place at Christmas time. Following this were the readings by Doris Russell and Hubert Wilkins. A trio composed of Evelyn Quinlan, Ailene Dunbar and Marguerite Davis, together with the High School orchestra, furnished music for the occasion. STUDENT COUNCIL Another association from which the various classes and societies and in which questions of common interest were discussed and satisfactorily settled. The members of this council consisted of a representative of each organization and the faculty advisors of each class. Those who acted in the capacity of representatives for the Senior, Junior, Sophomore and Freshman classes were Tyrrell Carner, Lynn Sabin, Juel Bestul and Ella Anderson respectively, the faculty advisors being Miss Watkins, Mr. Wescott, Miss McLean and Mr. Millikin, together with Mr. Wardrip. Evelyn Quinlan representative for the Athletic Association and Edith Sweeney for the Literary Society were also included in the list of members. PRACTICAL TALKS A very interesting feature in the form of practical talks was introduced into the High School this year. The object of these speeches is to give the students (as well as the faculty) a clearer conception of the intricate workings of the different professions. We wish to thank those who have afforded us the opportunity of thus broadening our knowledge along that line. W. A. Newell, who is connected with the postoffice in this city, revealed many things about that system of which a number of the students had formerly been totally ignorant. Professor Straub of the extention department of the University of Eugene pointed out to us the value of a higher education and urged us all to go to Eugene next year. Others who have contributed to these practical lectures are Dr. McLean, on the Mexico diplomacy. Rev. Vater, “The Ministry as a calling: Mr. R. K. Hackett. who explained the methods employed in banking; Hon. E. E. Blanchard, on law; and Dr. Truax, The Practice of Medicine. 15 Chorus The Chorus of the G. P. H. S.. made up of forty-eight students, has held a very important place this year, and Miss Messenger, the High School Musical Director, and Helen Witherspoon, accompanist, deserve much praise for their work. More credit is given this year for music and an added interest has been taken among the students of our school. No one is compelled to take music and that they do it “cause they like it can be surmised from hearing any of their well rendered songs. Their selections have been of the highest standard, many being taken from well known operas. Some of their work during the past year has been spent on the following compositions: Song of the Vikings Fanning “Revel of the Leaves” ________________________________ Bradley “Fairy Land Waltz Stearns “Blue Danube -------------------------------------------- Strauss “Song Book ____________________________________________ Zeiner “Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep _________ - Willard “Pilgrim's Chorus I annhauser Wagner “Anvil Chorus _____ IL Trovadore ------------------------- Verdi The Clang of the Force --------------------------------- Vaughn “Over the Dancing Sea” ---------------------------------- Conway “Bridal Chorus Rose Maiden T. H. (owen 16 Girl’s Glee Club . With Miss Messenger as director, the Girl’s Glee Club was again called together to spend a most enjoyable year in musical work. Ailene Dunbar was elected president and Margarette Wible, secretary. During the year they have accepted invitations to sing from the Grants Pass Music Club, and from the High School and have also given selections on Class Day and Commencement. The final summing up of their work was shown in The Little Tycoon, in which the girls showed splendid preparation. Some of the works studied by the girls during the past year are: Greeting to Spring, Schuman; “Water Lilies, Buck; “Serenade, Schub; Wiegenlied, Frank; “Carmena Waltz, Wilson, and Quartettes,” Parks. The members are as follows: I st Soprano—Florence Riddle, Dora Pratt. Rose Perry, Doris Russell, Lucile Harter, Eleanor Bocock, Margarette Wible. 2nd Soprano—Ailene Dunbar. Lena Bowden, Ruth Smith, Marguerite Davis. 1st Alto—Ruth Fetzner, Erma McCallister, Ulda Basler. 2nd Alto—Vivian Isham, Vivian Merrill. !7 Boy’s Glee Club The Boy s Glee Club was formed early in the school year of ' I 4 and ’ I 5 with Miss Messenger as instructor. John Harmon was elected president and Loren Basler secretary and treasurer, and work was begun in earnest. The Club has been very successful considering that a number of the boys were new at this work. They have rendered selections for the High School Literary Society and sung on Commencement and Class Day. Their work has been spent on some of the following music: Park s Male Quartettes; Star of the Deep,” Bingham; “Merry Archers, Zeiner; Wanderlied, Clauer. The result of their great and most important work was witnessed in The Little Tycoon, a comic opera, given by the Glee Clubs of the High School, in which the boys showed their talent and hours of practice. The Glee Club is composed of; 1st tenoi—Roland Dean, Loren Basler, Hubert Wilkins. 2nd tenor—Earl Voorhies, John Harmon, Loyal Heath, Garnet Best. 1st bass—Morris Bocock, Willette Murray. 2nd bass—Theodore Birchard, Miles Humpton, Hobart Gilfillan. 18 Orchestra The High School Orchestra has had a most successful and busy year in ’14-’15. From the very first of the season, the orchestra has been in great demand for school, church and even city affairs. One-third of this orchestra are Seniors and having played together for three and four years will give up their place in this musical circle with no little regret. They have entertained at the High School debates. Ladies Auxiliary, G. P. Music Club, Presbyterian Church banquet, California Jubilee Singers, The Little Tycoon, Class Day and Commencement. The Orchestra's work has been spent on music of the highest class, “Mon-Amour Valse, Wanderpool; “Mid Sorrow and Joy, Luscomb; “Poet and Peasant, Overture. Suppe; “All Hits,” Jerome; “Bits of Remich’s Hits,’’Medley Overture No. 13, Lampe; “Lustpiel, Bela Op. 73 Keler; “The Blue Danube, Strauss, and The Perfection Orchestra Collection, Mackie-Beyer. Miss Messenger, director, Helen Witherspoon, pianist, Florence Riddle, mandolin, Garrett Lacey, violiri, Harold King, violin, Lynn Sabin, clarinet. Willette Murray, flute, Loren Basler, cornet, Joe Pardee, cornet, Earle Douglas, trombone, Henry Shook, bass, Earle Voorhies. drums. 19 “The Little Tycoon’’ The final summing up of the work of the Boy's and Girl’s Glee Clubs for the year of 'I 4-'I 5 was given to the public in the musical comedy, The Little Tycoon, which was considered a brilliant success by the large audience which witnessed the performance. Much praise was given to those who took part in the chorus as well as the important characters. General Knickerbocker, Dana Ament, represented to perfection the old aristocratic spirit, while his daughter Violet. Marguerite Davis, showed the modern spirit and her ideas on obedience. Alvin Barry, Roland Dean, portrayed his determination to win the girl he loved, and fight down all his troubles. Rufus, Loren Basler, showing his loyalty to his friend, for he had no troubles but was contented with his Dolly, Ailene Dunbar. Dolly did her part exceedingly well and as Rufus’ little helper planned Violet's elopment, while Miss Hurricane, Ruth Smith, also found that she must help in the secrecy but did dislike to do so, for the plans were against her great ideal. The Honorable General Knickerbocker. The Japanese Lady, Margarette Wible. gave the solo, 1 want to be in Tokio which won repeated applause. Lord Dolphin, Loyal Heath, presented the typical lord and his Dolphin Step and Oh! Ah! will not soon be forgotten. Teddy, Harold Offins, Lord Dolphin’s Valet gave his part perfectly and pleased the audience from the very beginning up to the Next day it snowed. The story of the play centered around the great question of Violet’s marriage and as a strong plot, held the interest of it’s hearers. Much credit should be given to Miss Messenger for her great ability in presenting and directing a play of this kind. 20 Alumni The approach of verdant spring, with its varied blossoms and sweet odors intermingling with the crisp and brilliant rays of the sun, is beginning to bring to the minds of those mortals who preceeded the class of' I 5 in graduation, memories of the not far distant past, when spring picnics and truancy were in vogue, when visions of tennis tournaments and baseball games floated before their eyes, and when Commencement loomed large and threateningly before the prospective Senior. Again the time of year arrives which brings back to the memories of the Grants Pass High School students, the worries, trials, and hardships, which in those days were appalling, but which have now faded into insignificance, and our sympathies go out to the under graduates as the end of school draws near in spring. There may be many tasks more pleasant than the earning of credits at this season of the year, but we believe that there are none more profitable. Every year adds to our ranks and e'er long the Class of '15 will be numbered among us, to look back upon their graduation with a great deal of satisfaction. We are glad to welcome new graduates into our steadily increasing band, and to wish them the success of which they are deserving as graduates of the Grants Pass High. Although no one of our number has flaunted himself upon the pedestal of fame, we can lay claim to the honor of having men and women in a goodly number of the legitimate walks of life. A glance at the various class rolls of former graduates will reveal the names of many who are making a success of their chosen work or momentary occupations. The “stick-to-it-ive-ness which every boy and girl acquires as a greater lesson while accomplishing the lesser in earning credits for graduation, is a lesson which remains with him and whatever may be his task, to “stick to and win. We have sent our full quota to college where we hope to send more in the future. Statistics from the various higher institutions of learning indicate that they are making good and winning honors for the glorious old G. P. H.S. Those of us who are not so fortunate as to be able to continue in the higher institutions of knowledge are striving hopefully and patiently waiting for time to convert labor into wealth and wealth into great opportunities. We are content to take the poet's view—he whose mind ran deeper than the ordinary philosopher poet, when he wrote thus, concerning Opportunity: They do me wrong who say I come no more When once 1 knock and fail to find you in. For every day I stand outside your door. And bid you wake, and rise to fight and win. —ESTHER LA BRIE. '13. 21 22 24 1 NORA ANDERSON. 'She who scorns a man must die a maid. LOIS BRADFORD. “Love is like a dizziness. It wanna let a poor body. Gang about his biziness. HARLEY BRITTON. A man need not be a lady's man to be a man, GLADYS CAHILL. “What sweet delight a quiet life affords. t r TYRRELL CARNER. ‘The force of his own merit makes his way. 24 PAGE MISSING PAGE MISSING RUTH FETZNER, Her conduct regular, her mirth refined, Civil to strangers, to her neighbors kind. WINN1FRED F1F1ELD. “Why stay we on this earth unless we grow? DORA GEBERS. “Her modest looks the cottage might adorn. Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn. IRENE GEROULD. A very studious maid. Most happy when she strayed in learning's path. WESLEY IIARRYMAN. Fame comes only after death, and I am in no hurry for it. 27 Ill . He„udi„or weet will, T“k com., trouble be still. own bids darwin ingalls. Silence is more eloquent than words. HAROLD KING. A shrewd little chap, a mother's pride, a father’s joy. HELENE KNIPS. True as a needle to the pole, or the dial to the sun. GARRETT LACEY. A silent, shy, peace-loving man. ALVA NIPPER, A calm sort of a chap who would stop to shave during an earthquake.' CEDRIC MARSHALL. None but himself can be his parallel.' GENEVIEVE McCRACKEN, Not warped by passion, awed by renown. Nor grave through pride, nor gay through folly. An equal mixture of good humor and sensible soft melancholy. JOSEPHINE PALMER. A maiden never bold Of spirits still and quiet. V EVELYN QUINLAN. An all around good sport, ready for any kind of sport. 29 THELMA SELLECK, Quiet in appearance with motives unknown. GLADYS SWACKER. Ready to work, ready to play. Ready to help in whatever she may. EDITH SWEENEY. A clear conscience will often draw the respect of everyone. HELEN WITHERSPOON. Of all the arts great music is the art. To raise the soul above all earthly storms. LOYAL HEATH. Young eyes. romance raised his 4 History of Class of ’ I 5 I 'HE entrance of the Class of 1915, into H. S. life, was heralded with the ■ greatest joy, by the dignified Senior, flighty Junior, and haughty Sophomore, ’ who thrilled with delight at the prospect of hazing the incoming “Fresh-ies. However, these arrivals proved perfectly capable of protecting themselves and the Seniors finally came to the conclusion—after no little grief—that it would be a wise policy to tender them a reception, which was duly executed with all pomp and ceremony. After no little squabbling and racking of brains, the Freshmen announced their election of class officers, establishing James McFarland as president for the semester. The blue and gold were selected as suitable colors, despite the suggestion of some upperclassmen, that the combination of the two primary colors —blue and yellow—would result in a most pleasing shade of green. How careful the same upperclassmen were, to firmly impress upon the meek Freshmen, the idea of their supreme superiority. Nevertheless the effect was not all that could be desired, for with the class officials as shields any amount of combat proved wholly unsatisfactory to the assailants. Things went smoothly until the coming of the “Subs, when the Freshmen undertook to set a novel precedent by electing a new president, Guy Pearson, soon to be followed by another, Ada Gould. The astounded “Subs,” were given to understand, that failure to elect any more or less than three presidents a year, would be most disastrous to the welfare of their numbers, for unaccountable reasons. Unfortunately they chose the wrong course, but an attempt to reassure them was made, in the form of a reception. So eventful had this first year proven, that the discovery that we were soon to become Sophomores, was most surprising. The begining of the Sophomore year found us well established in our Alma Mater; for by this time we had explored to the utmost extremity every nook and corner of the new building which had greeted us the year of our arrival. By this time, also, we were capable of finding the Mediaeval History classroom, without first having to disturb the chemistry or algebra classes. Now it was that people were obliged to “sit up and take notice of the class of '15. For the first time, we entered into debate and athlectics, covering ourselves with glory. In the. first mentioned, ve won the silver cup from the Freshmen, and finally from the Juniors and Seniors. )ur debaters, Gladys Swacker, Edith Sweeney and Cedric Marshall, certainly were a credit to their class. In basketball too. we were well represented by Alva Nipper, Josephine Moss and Evelyn Quinlan; while Tyrrell Carner distinguished himself in football and Fern Cousineau was winner of the Su. . Scholarships. In fact the entire class showed usual ability in a number of lines. The fruitful minds of the Sophomores gave vent to nothing more extraordinary than varied styles and shades of hosiery and neckwear. How much more profitable would it have been, had they paid the same amount of attention to .11 their studies, as to the selection of the above mentioned articles of apparel. However, sufficient time was taken from this interesting occupation to permit of the choice of a president—Lona Dunlap—who filled the position the entire year. It was now that we were to learn of the inconceivable attraction of the Fruit-dale Hall as a capital termination for a hayrack ride; and these indulgences were not few. All too soon we began to realize that we were no longer carefree Sophomores—although not of the flighty type. It was again up to us to show our advance, both mentally and physically, by again winning the silver debating trophy, as well as unquestionable athletic fame. Our merits were only too self-evident in various ways. It was the class of '15 who first conceived the idea of cheering their fellow students—both in athletics and debate—by the introduction of songs and yells. These were the means of creating a general enthusiasm and spirit of good-will. Our desire for electing officers again manifested itself and was satisfied by making Tyrrell Carner, president, for the ensuing year. We turned then, to the more worldly pleasures, namely, hiking parties, moonlight rides, and Guild Hall revels, the latter having proven an incomparable form of entertainment. Of the thirty-three members who comprised this class, all stood out eminently in one thing or another. Some gained hitherto unheard-of popularity by causing their names to appear on the roll-of-honor monthly; while others distinguished themselves in their ability to appropriate pennants, and superflous articles from other's desks. There is no doubt but that our intellectual capacity was more than doubled during these months, largely due, of course, to our splendid instructors. The crowning feature of our Junior year, was declared a “howling” success as a result of a most pleasing party tendered the graduating class of '14. At last we come to the pages of Modern History. Now, we are dignified Seniors, well-behaved, yet ever ready for a good time and “eats. Needless to say, our worth and sterling qualities have never appeared so prominent. As a matter of course, our intellectual achievements are innumerable; we having beautifully illustrated this by our skillful debating, institution of a most efficient president, Roland Dean, and managing of other weighty school affairs. Probably one of the most novel events of the season, was the “stunt programme, which we rendered for the enjoyment of the Juniors, as well as ourselves. Boundless wit and originality were shown in this new and interesting innovation. In choosing our Class Play, we received invaluable hints and helps, due to the ability manifested by several members, in the above mentioned stunts. The musical talent of certain of our classmen, has been well demonstrated in the H. S. Orchestra, which, beyond a doubt, could discourse sweet music, that would elicit praise from our most famous critics. This year as before, we have enjoyed frequent picnics, mountain-climbing expeditions, and the numerous other pleasures which delight the Oregonian. 32 Amid all this inspiring environment we have succeeded in issuing a Toka Annual, which is known to be the best production ever presented by the Grants Pass High. But, alas, we must not forget that it is now time for the cap and gown, and we can not travel forever, the well-beaten calf-path, as one of our speakers so notably termed it: But must seek to make our own paths, in the future. However, we rally again about our dear old H. S. as we sing her praises; knowing that from henceforth, every man must carve his own destiny. —Thelma Selleck, ’ I 5. ttttt Senior Class Will KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we. the Senior Class of the Grants Pass High School, in the County of Josephine, State of Oregon, this twenty-sixth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifteen, being possessed of sound mind, and acting under no undue influence, do devise and ordain this, our last will and testament. To the High School we bequeath our debating cup. We hope that this cup will greatly encourage interclass debates in the future. To Daniel Hull we bequeath one booklet, entitled, How to Keep Boys Out of an Orchard and Watermelon Patch, to be read during the harvesting time of those crops of plenty which are sure to come from the farm on Tokay. Unto Herbert H. Wardrip we do devise and bequeath one patent duplicator to be used for taking down deportment so that the said Mr. Wardrip will not be called upon to write the same name more than three times in a day for the same purpose. To Muriel Watkins we bequeath one treatise entitled, How to Advise Un-advisable Seniors. hoping that this will save her from many nerve-racking nights when she is dealing with the future Senior classes. We do hereby bequeath unto Annette Pritzkau one patent devise to get her to school and to meals on time in case she should ever be separated from her prompter. Miss Penn, To Earl Milliken we bequeath a legacy for a course in landscape gardening hoping that the next time he is called upon to lay off a yard for the janitor's cottage he may do a more efficient job. To Lillian Winter we will an official taster so she will not have to taste twenty-three lemon pies in the same number of minutes. We bequeath to Lawrence Underwood a raise in salary so that he will be better able to stand before his majesty, the police judge, in case that his iron horse again becomes uncontrollable when its rubber shod heals touch the smooth surface of Sixth street. Unto Marian White we bequeath a new set of downward revised English standards so that the future Senior classes will not be so forced to burn the midnight oil. 1 To Ruth Hardie we will a narrow guage skirt with a strong binding to regulate the size of the steps used while crossing the assembly hall. To Christina McLean we will and devise an automatic machine to be used for stopping the speed of the leaders of the line at head of the stairs at dismissal time, hoping that this machine will save Miss McLean many gray hairs before another year is gone. To Gladys Penn we bequeath the program which was used by Miss Baron last year, so that it will be unnecessary for Miss Penn's future classes to be constantly telling her of the way Miss Baron did it. We devise and bequeath to James Wescott a special phonograph with records which have all the information necessary on any subject for debate so that Mr. Wescott will not have to talk until he is black in the face in order to drive some idea into the unabsorbing head of debaters. Unto Sophie Messenger we do bequeath our beloved president hoping that he will perform duties for her as faithfully as he has for the Class of Fifteen. To the respective classes of the High School we do bequeath, devise and will as follows: To the Juniors, our successors, we will our Cloak of Dignity so that with our passing they may step into our places and command homage and reverence from their lower classmen. Unto the present Sophomores, Juniors-to-be, we will the old tail of their pennant, since the new one which they bought did not match, and since the old one can in no way be applied to our colors. Unto the coming Freshmen we bequeath several books on Self Government and Individualism. By reading these we hope that the new additions to the High School will be able to stand up for their rights against the tyranny of their ever-instructing teachers. As executor of this, our last will and testament, we appoint Daniel Hull. We do hereby declare all previously devised wills and testaments void. In witness, hereunto we have set our names and seals, this twenty-sixth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifteen. ALVA NIPPER, Testator. Signed: CLASS OF FIFTEEN. 9 tt ft Class Prophecy Dear me, what a hot, sultry afternoon! How it makes me long to be beside some clear, sparkling brook in the cool woods of Oregon—but here I am in New York, thousands of miles away from my old home. Twenty years ago! It hardly seems possible that such a long time could have elapsed since my Senior year in High School. 1 wonder what date this is? (Consults calendar on wall.) What! Can it be—yes, it is the very day on which the Class of Fifteen graduated! Oh, if I could only see some of the old, familiar faces again, or at least know where my former classmates are at the present time. 34 J Ah, here is the postman. He seems to have a large package. I sincerely hope it is not another returned manuscript—these publishers are extremely tiresome. It is hard to be a poor, struggling author. (As whistle sounds outside speaker goes to door and receives package.) 1 hank heaven! It is only a newspaper, probably not worth looking at. But wait—what is this I see? (Opens paper and reads.) Daily Rogue River Courier. Oh, those familiar words! Can it be that the Courier is still published after all these years? What large headlines—something wonderful must have happened. Oregon California Coast Railroad at Last Completed. This promises to be interesting—I’ll read it. Big Celebrations in Grants Pass and Crescent City. At three o’clock this afternoon enormous crowds witnessed the opening of the completed Coast Railroad. A fully equipped passenger train left for Crescent City at that time with a distinguished crowd consisting of numerous famous men and women. Among these was the well known newspaper magnate and millionaire, Mr. Roland Dean, who has financed the railroad from Waldo to the Coast. Immediately on the arrival of the train in Crescent City a large banquet will be given at the Commercial Club, followed by a speech from Mr. Dean on the subject, Railroads and Prosperity. Traffic officers have been necessary since ten a. m. on the corner of Sixth and Front streets. A still larger crowd is expected tomorrow afternoon when the great aviator, Tyrrell Carner, arrives here from Crescent City in the aeroplane of his own invention. He will make the trip from the coast in an hour and thirty-five seconds, barring accidents. How strange that my wish should be granted so quickly. Now I know what two of my classmates are doing, at least. I’ll read on. Here is an interesting headline: Great Socialist Leader in City. This city is being favored by a visit from the great socialist leader, Cedric Marshall. Mr. Marshall’s radical views and his popularity with the common people have been exciting much interest on the coast. Yesterday he gave a stirring speech on the corner of Sixth and A streets, mounted on a soap box. A large crowd was gathered around him, and at the close of his talk the cheering could be heard for a mile. So Cedric still has his socialistic views. Speaking of Cedric, I wonder where Gladys, his colleague in debating, is now? Oh, I think Isee her name mentioned in this item: “Criminal Case will be Tried Soon. A well known member of the secret service has at last succeeded in capturing the notorious robber who has been molesting many houses in this city. The eagle-eyed detective, Earle Douglas, discovered yesterday the secret rendezvous of the robber and his followers. The trial will be soon, the lawyer for the defendant being Miss Gladys Swacker, who makes a specialty of criminal cases. She states that the robber has a sure case, and says they mean to fight it to the finish. Ah, here are other familiar names: New Sugar Beet Factory Opens. Tomorrow morning at nine o’clock the 35 Southern Oregon Sugar Beet Factory will commence operations. The building is large and well equipped, situated in South Grants Pass conveniently near the new railroad. The manager, Wesley Harryman, is said to be extremely competent, and it is the general opinion that he will make the sugar beet industry a success in this valley. Former Grants Pass Man Candidate for Speaker of House. Mr. Alva Nipper, the well known public speaker and politician of Portland, Oregon, has announced himself as a candidate for speaker of the house of representatives at the coming session of the state legislature. Mr. Nipper was formerly prominent in Grants Pass politics, having been mayor of this city twice. A brilliant future is predicted for him. Well, here are two who have honored the class of Fifteen. Wesley and Alva are certainly succeeding in life. What is this— King of the Hobos Passes Through City. Darwin Ingalls, better known as “Darling Ingalls, the king of the hobos, passed through the city this morning on his northward journey. Ingalls is famous for his eccentric habits, prefering to live the wandering life of a hobo, although he has inherited a large fortune. His name is said to be carved on every water tank from Alaska to Mexico. Darwin used to say he was going to be a hobo, but I didn't think he really meant it. Train is Wrecked. I am almost afraid to read this—it has a sinister appearance. No. I 5 was wrecked yesterday in a collision with empty freight cars on the Siskiyou grade. The injury to the passengers was slight on account of the cool head and quick forethought of Engineer Garrett Lacey. The few injured were well cared for in a neighboring farmhouse by Miss Helene Knips, the trained nurse, who was on her way east to serve in the capacity of head nurse for the Astor family. Irrigation on Baldy. Mr. Harry Hull, head of the Rogue River Irrigation Company, is superintending a project to irrigate the terraces on Baldy Heights. He claims that it will not be long before the sides of Old Baldy will be blooming with fruit trees. Evidently there is nothing more of great interest on the first page. (Turns page.) I’ll read the local notes next. Mrs. Archibald Wentworth Brown is making a short visit in this city with old school friends. Mrs. Brown, who was formerly Miss Lois Bradford, is now business manager for her husband's large mercantile establishment in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Miss Genevieve McCracken arrived in the city this morning from South Africa, where she has been doing extensive missionery work. She reports that the heathen are improving rapidly under her teaching. She will give a lecture at the First Baptist church next Sunday night on the topic, ‘Savages I have known.’ The Girls' Athletic Association will take a little walk to the summit of Mt. Pitt next week with their teacher. Miss Evelyn Quinlan, as leader and guide. 36 Miss Quinlan is well versed in the subject of mountain climbing, having already ascended Mt. Hood, Mt. Shasta and other perilous peaks. Miss Winnifred Fifield, who has been teaching the commercial course in the Lincoln Park High School, left this morning for Portland, where she will marry a well known manufacturer of breakfast foods. The Salvation Army has been doing splendid work under the competent leadership of Captain Gladys Cahill. Captain Cahill has been the means of rescuing many destitute families during the past winter. The bonds of matrimony have claimed a valuable reporter from the Courier office. Miss Eva Coffenberry, society reporter, has left us for a mere man. She will marry a prominent physician of this city next week. The Courier extends heartiest congratulations to the happy couple. That reminds me—I must read the society section. To think that the Courier would devote an entire page to social affairs. Women's Club Meets. The Women's Club had an unusally large attendance at their last meeting. A speech was given by the forceful suffragette leader, Miss Nora Anderson, on the topic. ‘World Wide Suffrage.' Following this was a delightful lecture by Miss Olive Courtney on foreign travel. As Miss Courtney has traveled over the entire globe, she was prepared to answer questions on every country from China to Labrador. The program ended with a short discourse by the governor’s wife on the development of this country within the last twenty years. Who can the governor’s wife be? I wish there were some clew. Oh, here is a picture of her, a good looking, well dressed woman. I do believe it is Dora Gebers! Mrs. De Montfort Entertains. Mrs. Hugo de Montfort gave a very select tea at her palatial home on Baldy Heights last Tuesday. Most of those present were members of the class which graduated from the Grants Pass High School in nineteen fifteen. A delightful afternoon was spent by both guests and hostess in recalling old days. Among those present was the former Grants Pass belle. Miss Maree Edwards, who is now wife of the millionaire —the name seems to be blurred— and lives in Florida, also the celebrated dancer, Madame Fanchon, who is known to her friends as Thelma Selleck. Mrs. de Montfort herself, formerly Miss Gladys Cousineau, was a member of the Class of Fifteen also. There seems to be nothing left but advertisements now. No, I am mistaken. Here is another headline: Scientific Farming is Success. A devoted advocate of scientific farming, Miss Irene Gerould, of Murphy, Oregon, reports that there is no business as interesting and profitable as farming, if done in the right way. Her own large ranch, situated on the banks of the Applegate river, is sufficient testimonial to that fact. Now for the advertisements. I’ll start with this one: Stupendous Production at the Gaiety—'The Awful Life of a Lawful Wife’ —featuring the famous movie star. Lona Dunlap; A screaming comedy, humor 37 and beauty combined. Tonight! I certainly would like to see Lona on the screen if she acts as well as she did at our stunt party. Why ride in crowded street cars? Patronize the Britton Jitney Bus Line and enjoy the fresh air. Autos carry passengers to and from most remote parts of the city, including Tokay Heights, Rogue River Boulevard, Westholm Park and Fruitdale Addition. Harley Britton, manager. Coming Next Week, at the Metropolitan Theater, Fern Cousineau, in the famous dramatization of the novel, ‘Ramona.’ This celebrated actress will be in Grants Pass one night only. Buy your tickets early and avoid the rush.” “The Talented Trio. Among the celebrities here during the next week will be the so called 'Talented Trio' from New York. The trio consists of the opera singer, Ailene Dunbar, the dramatic reader, Edith Sweeney, and the pianist, Helen Witherspoon. Miss Dunbar's beautiful contralto voice is praised from the Atlantic to the Pacific for its wonderful tone, quality and depth of feeling. Miss Sweeney will give readings from ‘As You Like It,' 'Hamlet,' ‘Macbeth’ and other famous plays. Miss Witherspoon is known everywhere as the ‘Female Pader-ewsky.’ One of her numerous selections will be the 'Sextette' from Lucia de Lammermoor, for the left hand alone. Many of our class seem to have theatrical tendencies, but here are two who are quite the opposite: “Palmer Fetzner, Millinery Establishment. Most elaborate and elegant hats, everything up to date. We have for patrons members of the most exclusive set. Visit our beautiful parlors on Sixth street. There is no use to read further—I have learned about them all. But stay! It seems to me there is yet another. Who can it be? (Scans paper.) Yes, here it is! How could I have forgotten? “Matrimonial Notice: I am a wealthy batchelor and wish to correspond with some respectable lady, matrimony in view. Lady must not be over forty years old, must be educated and refined, and fond of music. Address Harold King. Box 66, R. R. No. 5.” Now I am through at last. How strange that I should find the entire thirty-three in one newspaper! Well, I am glad to learn that they are all in good health, and that so many have become great in following their chosen professions. The Class of Fifteen is certainly making a place for itself in the world. —LOIS DALE. 15. 38 Class of ’ I 5 Tho the time has come for parting, has come for our good-bye. And we must leave our studies and associations too. We should review the honors of this class of Grants Pass High. And give full praise to everyone and to the gold and blue. Soon thirty-four in number we step from our school house door. In duties true and new paths too, in lives each one must name. And as our course we’re closing, let us view each chapter o'er. And see in future greatness, loyal students of true fame. In debating we have won, and our athletes we praise loud; Others write and sing, while in orchestra there are still more. There is Nora, valedictorian, one of whom we are justly proud. For she ranks above us all with her wisdom of great store. Roland, our Senior President, has worked both early and late. Always eager to please, and in music he doth shine. While Harley, business manager, has kept the figures straight. And with his ever careful eye has held us all in line. Our Gladys is the best debater in all the Grants Pass High, And she on many hikes the happiest of all has been. There s our secretary, who our class will all stand by. For always true and loyal has been our little Evelyn. A sweet and pleasant girl, in Lois Bradford we do find. To class meets often tardy, tho she is ne’er to blame. While Alva. in debate has shown his practical mind. Which trained along it’s natural bent will lead to halls of fame. And Garrett from the Class of Fifteen has a musical ear. He. with his cherished violin, makes all desire to prance. While Tyrrell likes so very well a big machine to steer. Yet. he is studious too, and we know he's sure to advance. Harry, our little man. I don't know what he wants to be. For he has farmed, clerked some and been a chaffeur in the past, While in all class work, faithful, loyal Genevieve we see. For she has toiled with diligence on to the very last. Eva makes the busy typewriter hum for many an hour. And a large and good remuneration pays her day by day. While Cedric, often times o’er many crowds has shown his power. And you will find he shall make good cause of his business way. Ailene we ve found is one who’s always happy, light and jolly. Fond of art, of ’’Loyal music and all things pretty to see. While Ruth, one of our girls, appears quite melancholy. But wisest men say little, so of genius she may be. Tho we’ve seen little of Darwin, for he is just a boy. We heard him mentioned once when some candy went astray. 39 And here’s a maid. Gladys Cousineau. a girl who's rather coy, So pleasant we all are very glad to have her here this May. Lois, our literary girl, loves tales of stormy sea. And a spinster's life she ought to choose with hours of time to read. While Winnifred, a stenographer efficient will always be, And when commercial work is rushed she can fill every need. Maree is artistic and makes pretty things for the wall, While exquisite in her English when compared with that of the rest. There's Lona who for some strange cause grew slender, thin and tall, And who as Nora's helper in tasks has done her very best. Dora, this year, keeps house and is small sisters charged to rule. But how she makes them mind, I ne'er can see for she's so small. Helene’s vocabulary is great, the best in all the school. While on no question in mythology do her quick answers fall. 1 helma, a pleasant girl, in classmate’s work has taken a hand, And who with her kind ways will have a place in life’s vast way. While Earle plays well the slide trombone and he’s a member of our band. We also find our Joke Man works at the office every day. Here's Gladys Cahill, our little girl with many a pleasant smile, Who's always kind and thoughtful and is making numerous friends. And Josephine has been with our dear Class thru all the while. Now, each of us their hearty wish for good luck to her sends. And Irene Gerould, we have had with us just one short year, Tho we'd been glad if in all High School pleasures she had been. While Olive did delight a certain automobile to stear. But now she likes the movies of excitement and of din. Wesley, one of our football boys, has fought hard for his class. And from his English themes, 1 judge, a farmer he will be. Tho’ Fern in an art exhibit higher by far than all did pass And left our school, soon she came back 'cause she liked us you see. Harold, numerous clothes must have, hair combed in waves just so. And he’s so fond of music I think a musician he will make. While Edith too, on her violin can play both high and low. And in debate last year, a prominent place she well did take. Now I've named thirty-three and there is just one other yet. Tis Helen who asks in Memory's Book for a short but lasting space. And now may each his classmate's kindness and friendship ne’er forget. But hold their memory ever dear when they hardships must face. And we our joys and disappointments ne’er shall thru years forget, But they shall back to us return as we strive to life's far end. To keep our motto when good luck or failure we have met. And by our school experience may our lives amend. , —HELEN L. WITHERSPOON. ’ 15. 40 Good-Bye G. P. H. S. I une: Boosting the Old High School.” I hirty-four in number we altogether stand. To give the Class of 'I 5 her just and worthy praise. For we love our Alma Mater and it's true and faithful band. And tho 'tis good-bye. we’ll praise our dear High. As we proclaim her fame while in loud voices raise. Chorus:— Good-bye our dear old High School, It is time that we should go. Farewell now our dear old High School And the scenes which we all know, And it’s good-bye these Halls of Learning, Each must enter on life’s broad way. So now good-bye our dear old Grants Pass High School 'Tis Commencement Day. The Class will be divided but we shall ne'er forget. Memories dear in atheletics, or music and debate, And we’ll praise our dear old High School and in love her honor While every heart sings, while every voice rings. And we show her praise before it is late. Chorus:— —HELEN WITHERSPOON. 15. 41 A SUNDAY. MAY 23 Baccalaureate Sermon TUESDAY. MAY 25 Class Day Exercises WEDNESDAY. MAY 26 Commencement, Opera House. 8:15 P. M. CLASS OF 1915 President ..... Vice-President .... Secretary-Treasurer ... Colors—Blue and Gold. Roland Dean Earle Douglas Evelyn Quinlan Flower—Marechal Neil Rose Motto: Every Man Carves His Own Destiny. Nora Anderson Lois Bradford Harley Britton Gladys Cahill Tyrrell Carner Eva Coffenberry Olive Courtney Fern Cousineau Gladys Cousineau Lois Dale Roland Dean Earle Douglas GRADUATES: Ailene Dunbar Lona Dunlap Maree Edwards Ruth Fetzner Winnifred Fifield Dora Gebers Irene Gerould Wesley Harry man Harry Hull Darwin Ingalls Harold King t 42 Helene Knips Garrett Lacey Cedric Marshall Genevieve McCracken Alva Nipper Josephine Palmer Evelyn Quinlan Thelma Selleck Edith Sweeney Gladys Swacker Helen Witherspoon Senior Play Cast of Characters. Hiram Hicks; the Braino Man Loyal Heath Tom Horton, who writes advertisements Alva Nipper Fritz Jordan, Horton’s chum ____... __ Roland Dean Adam Biddicut, professor in Oregon University ______ Harry Hull Dean Smiley, dean of college of arts in Oregon University Harley Britton Percy Robbins, a recent arrival from “deah Boston Harold King Bastian Briggs, a dig__ Wesley Harryman Josh Anderson, basketball enthusiast Darwin Ingalls Padlet, a reporter for “Daily Shriek Gladys Cousineau Madam Peter, popular proprietor of The Pal ___________________ Dora Gebers Walker, manager for the Braino Man ____________________________ Earle Douglas June Grant seniors, chums and respectively interested in ( Gladys Swacker Polly Porter Horton Jordan, Evelyn Quinlan Claire Angeline Jones, stage struck girl_ Maree Edwards Susy Spiggins, a freshman with a crush Lois Bradford Daisy Armstrong, athletic girl _ ____________ Fern Cousineau Fluff Finley, a fusser girl Eva Coffenberry Flora Belle Delamartyr, waitress at The Pal _________________ Lona Dunlap Mrs. Cobb, housekeeper at “ The Quarters Genevieve McCracken Lily, maid at The Quarters Helene Knips „ .. t Ailene Dunbar College Curls ______________________________________________ , _ I Ruth Fetzner “The Braino Man, a comedy in three acts, deals with efforts of a breakfast food millionaire, Hiram Hicks, to compel Tom Horton, a clever ad writer, to leave college and work for him. In the first place Hicks offers Horton $200 a month for writing ads, but Tom, being too much interested in girls and basketball, refuses. Having failed in securing his services in this way, Hicks, together with his manager Walker, frightens old Professor Biddicut into flunking him. To make assurance doubly sure, however. Flora, waitress at a palace of sweets familiarly known as The Pal. is bribed into leading Tom Horton on, until he proposes to her, then he will have to quit college to marry her. A group of college girls together with June, Tom's sweetheart, determine to keep Tom in college by jollying him. Tom decides he loves none but June who promises to marry him if Oregon wins the basketball game from O. A. C. In the meantime Flora has been much encouraged by the notes she has received from Tom. He tries to tell Flora about the little girl he loves and Flora thinking he has reference to herself tells him she will marry him. Biddicut gets the names mixed and flunks Jordan instead of Horton. Horton plays the game and wins it, also June. In the end Hicks falls in love with Flora and persuades her to give up Tom for him. BOCOCK POWERS RICHIE COURTNEY REYNOLDS LAYTON BROCKLEY H MR VINCENT PR ATT ALLEN CALDWELL R NDLE PINKERTON FITZGERALD MERRILL i f r riki PRATT GALE MURRAY ✓ STINEBAUGH PKI M I N PARDI I CARTER DAY I DDl lUm I IN I)()!)(,1 OSBOURN FITZGERALD BOCOCK KESTERSON SABIN BRADFORD CORNELL GILKEY HANSEN LARSEN BEST MOSS YOUNGBLOOD 29 Junior History On the seventeenth day of September, nineteen hundred twelve, a very important event occurred. What was it? Why, seventy-five promising Freshmen, composing the Class of 1916, entered Grants Pass High. After collecting what wits were left us after our hazing, we elected our officers: Ailene Dunbar, president; Lois Bradford, vice-president; Helen Layton, secretary-treasurer; and chose the colors of purple and white to represent the ' 16 class during the four years of High School. Our president and vice-president passing into the Sophomore class at mid-year, we chose William Kesterson and Garnet Best to fill the vacancies. The first year was an exciting one, with receptions, hikes, and dances as well as getting acquainted with each other and our teachers. Our Sophomore officers were: Garnet Best, president; Winfield Gilkey, vice-president, and Helen Layton, secretary-treasurer. That year we were confident, and our activities bore witness to the fact that we were a live bunch. Besides several of our members being on the football team, we had a Boys' all-Sophomore basketball team, an innovation in this school. This history-making team was was made up of Fat Cornell, Ole Hansen, Doc Shearer, Harrison and Seth Blake. Cornell, Hansen, Bailey, H. Blake and S. Blake were members of the baseball team. Helen Layton and Jeannette Moss represented the girls on the basketball team as Freshmen, and Helen Layton, Jeannette Moss and Josephine Osbourn as Sophomores. Morris Bocock, Doris Caldwell and Josephine Osbourn distinguished themselves in debate. The Junior year has been a busy one, and the most pleasant so far. Our officers are: Morris Bocock, president; Helen Layton, vice-president and Wil- ford Allen, secretary-treasurer. Our member of the Student Council is Lynn Sabin, and Junior representative on the Toka staff, Vivian Merrill. We also have a very efficient Ways and Means committee, composed of Helen Layton, Jeannette Moss, Carrol Cornell, Garnet Best and William Kesterson. As to athletics, Helen Layton and Jeannette Moss played their usual brilliant game in Girls' basketball this year; Carroll Cornell and Charles Hansen were the Juniors on the football team; and Carroll Cornell as pitcher, Charles Hansen as catcher and Norman Bailey at second base, gather in the honor for our class in baseball. Doris Caldwell and Morris Bocock are our debaters. Nor are the music and dramatic departments without representatives from 16s, with Lynn Sabin and Jo Pardee in the orchestra. Dora Pratt, Eleanor Bocock and Vivian Merrill in the Girls’ Glee Club, and Norman Bailey, and Garnet Best in the Boys’ Glee Club. It is needless to mention more of our activities, for we enter so thoroughly into every phase of High School life that it would take too much space and time, to give any idea of the importance of the relation of our class to the school, th fore:— Ga zizal; ga zizal; ga zizal; ga za! Get out, get out, get out of the way! Rebo! Ribo! Zip! Boom! Bah! We’re the Juniors! Rah! Rah! Rah! —VIVIAN MERRILL. 46 The Class of ’ I 7 On the fifteenth day of September, 1913, the Class of '17 entered Grants Pass High School as timid, trembling Freshmen. The members thoroughly explored every nook and cranny of the school in vain search for various class rooms and thus during the first week made themselves familiar with their new surroundings. Finally an organization was called for and Allan Underwood was elected president. After lengthy discussion and many suggestions red and white were selected for the class colors. A reception was given by the Seniors and a skating party by the Sophomores which the class greatly enjoyed. The Freshmen were much indebted to Miss Watkins for her kindly and helpful interest in them. She arranged a competitive contest between her algebra classes, the losers being host at a social track meet. This class in their first year contributed largely to the social, athletic and musical departments of the High School. Returning to school after a pleasant summer vacation we mighty Sophomores, forty-two in number, elected our officers for the ensuing year. Earle Pettinger was chosen president, Charley Gilmore, vice-president and Marguerite Davis, secretary-treasurer. The first work of consequence was the placing of a beautiful pennant, an emblem of the Class of '17, in the assembly room. Receptions and parties were in order. The Seniors tendered the ''igh School a reception. The Sophomores united in a class party on February the twenty-sixth and spent a very pleasant evening. The Class of ' I 7 as Sophomores have been prominent in school activities, taking part in the orchestra. Girls' and Boys' Glee Clubs, athletics and debating. In both their Freshmen and Sophomore years the leading roles in the musical cantata given by the High School have been creditably filled from this class. 47 Freshmen History Ninety-two of us! Freshmen? Yes. And with glory fresh upon us for having obtained our pass ports, we enter High School, not as mere infants, but as warriors bold, coming to the fray to wrest from the books of knowledge the unknown quantities of the higher education. History did a lot of repeating that first day in school for was there ever a day so fraught with sensational excitement as this, upperclassmen? Within a few days we were all able to adjust ourselves to the new conditions and found ourselves recognized as one-fourth the unit of the school. Accepting and upholding the dignity of the unit, we felt called upon to organize our class and therefore elected the following officers: President, Lester Calhoun, vice-president, Esther Gilkey; secretary and treasurer. Miles Humpton. Finding he was considered a sub-Sophomore the president resigned and joined the Sophomore class. Esther Gilkey was then elected to take his place and Gertrude Ainsworth vice-president. Miss Davis was chosen as our class advisor but we regret to say she was with us only through the first semester. Mr. Millikin has been proving himself a worthy guide through our second semester. We did not need to choose our class colors having them dedicated to us by the Class of ‘14. All approved of the color scheme of green and white. In renewing its youth the green became quite brilliant showing in beautiful harmony with the white as reproduced in a pennant for the Class of '18. Whether from a serious minded attention to work or the lack of fun loving spirit, the social side of school life has been conspicious by its absence in this our first year. Two events are registered in our memories, the Senior reception of October 3rd and the Freshmen party of November 20th, both of which were enjoyed to the fullest capacity. 48 At the beginning of our second semester twelve new members were added to our class. Two divisions of algebra were carried. To the regular routine of work more work was added; tests came with persistency. Our faculty seemed to take more than a passing interest in keeping us up to the standard we had set for ourselves, Aim High being our motto. A number of our members were called upon to take part in The Little Tycoon given by the Girls' and Boy’s Glee Clubs under the efficient direction of Miss Messenger. When it was suggested that a debating team should be chosen in our class it created very little interest, no one deeming it worth while to enter the interclass debates with the high and mighty upper classes when it meant only defeat. Imagine then our wild enthusiasm when the judges announced our Freshman team victorious over the Sophomore. Unbounded credit is due Esther Gil-key and Harry Edgerton for bringing this honor to their class. In the month of February our class was called upon to suffer the loss of one of its brightest members, Carl Fifield. By his manliness and uprightness he had won the highest regard of his teachers and classmates and all felt the sadness of his untimely death. As we near the end of our year we look back upon our achievements and mistakes, principally mistakes, and wonder if we really deserved the impartial kindness and patience shown to us by our respected faculty. We feel grateful for the consideration and forbearance accorded us. Memoriam CARL FIFIELD Born November 7. 1898. Died February 27, 1915. 4 K I HLETICS played sort of a minor part in High School the first semester of this year. The reason for the lack of interest, is none other than the fact that all of the work done in the gym. had to be done with a hammer or a saw. Football of course furnished exercise and amusement for a few of the heavier (?) men, but there were many girls as well as boys who wished to take up basketball. After the girls, who have always been the more active, applied to the school board for some place in which they could play, the board finally decided to build an outdoor court. When this was completed, the boys were given full use of it without any consideration for the girls (common occurrence here). Very late in the season, the auditorium of the Central School was given over to girls for practice twice a week. Of course the kind act was appreciated, but it came too late in the season for inter-town games. Conditions seemed brighter in the spring, for tennis and baseball were at once started, and now the school board has decided to build another tennis court, and to make and equip a track. A Southern Oregon Field Meet is planned for the eighth of May here, so much enthusiasm is in vogue. Baseball games with all of the smaller towns, such as Medford and Ashland, are being arranged, and from the looks of the work done in practice games, our team will surely come out on top. It is hoped that tennis tournaments with these same towns can also be arranged. 50 Basketball Not more than a month of real hard work was put into this sport by the girls this season, however, the time was spent profitably and much enthusiasm was shown at the games played. The coach as well as the girls were very much disappointed when they were told that no games with other towns would be allowed. In spite of this fact, several well fought games were played with town teams and in case the school board should wake up. and build a court for next year, they will have not done their work in vain, for such beginners as Ella Anderson, Esther Gilkey and many others, will certainly gain honors for their school. The line-up for this year's team was as follows: Coach—Miss Winter. Center—Lona Dunlap. Forwards—Anna McCardle, Jeanette Moss. Guards—Fern Cousineau, Ella Anderson. Track Considerable interest has been shown in track work this year. The school board has given quite generously for track equipment, and although such interest has never before been manifested by this bunch, the boys appreciate their generosity, and will do all in their power to prove worthy of their interest. Grants Pass High has been invited to compete in a triangular track meet, which will be held at Medford, May 8th. Several towns of the Rogue River Valley will be represented, and Qrants Pass has high hopes of winning its share of honors. Those who are trying for the team are giving a great deal of their time for training, and a good team is expected. The following is a list of the boys who are trying out for the various events: Loyal Heath and John Harmon are training for the hurdles. Loyal Heath is an old track man and does the hurdles in fine form. Raymond LeRoy, probably the largest and strongest Freshman that Grants Pass High has ever seen, with hard training, will be able to put the shot clear out of sight. Reynolds and John Harmon are both fast men and are expected to carry away the honors in the sprints. Chapman, Juel Bestul, Bert Presley, Lynn Sabin and Loren Basler, are the distance runners who intend to leave all the other towns in the shade at the meet held at Medford. The motto for the school this year is, Pluck, not luck. 51 Football Very little enthusiasm was shown by the football players up to within two or three weeks before the first game was scheduled. When practice finally did start very few of the old players were in the game. When the day came for the first game the team left for Ashland with six extremely green players in the lineup to meet, as they afterwards realized, they knew not whom. An incident of that game shows plainly the attitude those “green” players had towards football. After the first scrimmage was over, one of the Grants Pass boys touched an Ashland player gently on the shoulder and said, Say feller, have yu seen my cap? In the second game, which was played with Medford, the local team played more successfully. A touch down was made. A few old players were in the game by this time and in the last two games of the season, the scores of the opponents were lowered considerably from those of the previous games. With woefully poor equipment, the team worked hard as possible to make a score. The team has one thing to be proud of, and that is that they played as clean a game as is possible to be played, and surely this is more than can be said of the teams with whom they came in contact. A great deal of credit is due to Mr. Westcott for the splendid coaching he gave. 52 Baseball About twenty-five boys were out for baseball this year, so this gave the coach a rather wide choice for good material. So great was the interest in baseball that the boys have gotten the game down to a science, and results of a promising nature are anticipated. Arrangements are being made for games with Ashland, Yreka and several other towns in the vicinity. We don't know just what motive Medford had when she decided not to have a team this year, but it may have been that she was not sure how large a piece of the Southern Oregon championship she could keep at the end of the season. Of course we think she should have gotten in the game just to show the sporting blood she is supposed to have, but then one can hardly be blamed for something they don't possess. The people trying out for the several positions on the team are: Catcher—C. Hansen and L. Gale. Pitcher—C. Cornell and T. Carner. I st base—E. Spaulding, L. Gale and E. Pittenger. 2nd base—G. Lacey and N. Bailey. 3rd base—T. Birchard and J. Harmon. R. field—H. Harryman. C. field—C. Ainsworth. L. field—O. Ainsworth. S3 Tennis If plans and practicing count for anything the tennis club of this year is surely at the very top notch. Early in the season tennis fans were out and all of this year the court has been in the Best of condition. The number of students and those of the faculty who wished to play was so great, that it necessitated the building of a new court. The new court is being made just west of the old one, and this will add much to the interest in tournaments. A tennis club was organized whose plans are to arrange for tournaments, and push tennis along so that it will become a big part in High School life. Not only High School people are interested in the work of the club, but many outsiders come and watch the games played. About thirty of the students interested in tennis were present at the organization of the club. A membership fee of ten cents was fixed and the following officers were elected: President, Garnet Best; vice-president, Winfield Gilkey; secretary and treasurer, Wilford Allen. f If f ? Allons, Comarados! Grasp the flung sheepskin. Freedom and Vacation are at hand, Also the lawn mower, Oh. my fellows, come away from the Chalk-dust, the Lunch room. Ice Cream, the lure of the Library, Room 33 and the Blanks-to-be-Signed by the Parent-or-Guardian And Returned-on-the-Following-Day. Out of the brick buildings, Let us be graduated; But do not fall off the platform. Forward !! —Ex. 54 SOCIAL Senior Reception The Senior reception, the first social event of the school year, was given by the Seniors for the other members of the High School, on the evening of October 3rd, in the gymnasium of the High School, which was tastefully decorated in the various class colors. As the guests arrived they were shown to a booth decorated in blue and white where they received an introduction card and a pencil. The first part of the evening was spent in getting acquainted and listening to the music rendered by the H. S. orchestra. Speeches were called for and later Principal H. H. Wardrip, ex-Supt. R. R. Turner and Supt. Daniel Hull, favored us with a few words. Immediately following these the guests were conducted to a booth with a blue and gold canopy and here each guest received punch and wafers, the wafers being tied with blue and gold ribbon. Everyone who attended voted the reception a great success, the best given by any Senior Class for many years. Juniors Entertain the Seniors On the evening of October I I, the Juniors and Seniors gathered at the courthouse to be conveyed to Fruitdale in automobiles. A large representation in both classes formed a jolly bunch that spent the evening dancing and playing games, with Mr. and Mrs. Goettsche and Mrs. Coron as chaperones. Unfortunately some under classmen, with the assistance of some loyal (?) Juniors, stole the eats. Nevertheless, the evening was a success. The Freshmen Party The second red letter day in the social history of the Freshman class was November 20th. On that evening the High School building was the scene of their first party which was a great success. The entertainment committee proved themselves equal to the occasion by providing all sorts of games, one of which brought back recollections of our earliest education along Mother Goose lines. One distinguishing feature of this Freshman party was the ease with which they held the refreshment fort against the upper classmen, who. as usual, were in evidence. The Freshman boys showed much valiance against the odds they encountered throughout the evening. Many thanks were due from the class to Miss Davis who proved herself an excellent chaperon. Goodnights were said with many regrets that the evening could not have been longer. 55 Senior Frolic Under the leadership of Miss Watkins, Miss Winter and a competent entertainment committee, something new along the party line was actually achieved this year. Of course that the Class of ' I 5 did it goes without saying. Tire entertainment was given for the Juniors and faculty. Each member of the committee arranged a stunt selecting members from the Senior and Junior classes to help carry out their idea, which was to remain a secret. At 8:30, January ninth, the audience assembled in Miss Watkin's room where the stage was arranged. The seven stunts that followed were all interesting and amusing and opinions differ as to which was the best. First came The Ladies Home Journal in which the various departments of that magazine were represented from the cover design to the advertisements. The next stunt imitated perfectly the calm, (?) orderly (?) meetings of the Toka staff. The Human Kinetophone was a strange musical instrument imported from Germany which could play any musical selection. The Proposal, a motion picture play, was very cleverly and well acted. Indigestion was very ingeniously portrayed in the next stunt. Dora Gebers made a hit by her interpretation of Miss Watkins in the G. P. H. S. Faculty Meeting. The program was concluded with the Union Depot in which Lona Dunlap starred as an old maid (her chief ambition?). After a grand march and several flashlight pictures, refreshments of ice cream and cake were served in the reception room as a conclusion to the enjoyable evening. Sophomore Party On January 29, a Sophomore party was held in the High School reception room. We were fortunate in having Miss McLean and Mr. Wardrip as chaperons. The social committee planned a number of entertaining games which occupied the attention of the class. Red and white, the class colors, were used in choosing sides for different games and produced pleasing results. This color scheme was also carried out in dainty refreshments served at the close of the evening. Seniors on the Applegate One bright sunny morning in March, 1915, the Seniors met at the courthouse and with the faculty as chaperons, were autoed to the grove on the Applegate by the |unior and Senior boys. No sooner had the jolly bunch arrived than Miss McLean with her bean bag and Mr. Wescott with ball and bat, were making things hum and kept things going the rest of the day. After several hours of strenuous exercise, everyone having acquired the roaming fever, explored the swinging bridges, boats and lanes. The fresh air had given everyone an appetite by this time and the crowd began to saunter back to the eats which were soon opened and the splendid dinner spread. The rest of the afternoon was spent mostly in joy riding and racing. After supper the remaining crowd divided themselves into two teams and had a very exciting and amusing twilight baseball game. This concluded one more successful Senior affair. 56 SENIOR PREAMBLE. We the members of the Senior Class, in order to cause more smiling faces, establish foolishness, insure domestic incompatibility, provide for the proper demise of long faces and cold feet, secure good, clean jokes for ourselves and lower classmates do ordain and establish this string of jokes for the merriment of dear old G. P. H. S. Drawn and signed this twenty-eighth day of May. EARLE DOUGLAS. tt « u Teacher— As you do not know what I told you, what did the book say? Bright Student— It doesn’t say, you have to read it. tt tt tt Freshman to Junior— Say, what’s a feller supposed to do when he takes a girl to the show? Junioi— Aw, take her some flowers when you go to the house and get her a box of candy to eat at the play. When the show is over, give her an oyster supper and fill her up on sodas and ice cream and then take her home. Freshie— Don't you kiss her goodnight? Junior, stiffly— Naw, you boob,—after you’ve done all that for her you’ve done enough. n « %« Mr. Wardrip— Now that the janitor's house is nearly completed, we'll go out and look at the different steps of construction. Paul Day, going around to front porch— The steps ar’nt up yet. tt tt u Freshman, looking longingly out of the window— Well, I’m still here. Senior— No! You are noisy here. it u Miss Watkins— You must each choose a subject about which to write. Roland D.— May 1 take 'The Seven Darlings? 1 Miss Watkins— Isn't one enough? « « Della P.— Hamlet did not want to commit suicide, because he'd have to stay dead a long time. 58 NAMES NICKNAMES FAVORITE EXPRESSION Nora Anderson, Lois Bradford, Fern Cousineau Gladys Cousineau Olive Courtney Eva Coffenberry Ailene Dunbar Lois Dale Lona Dunlap Maree Edwards Winnifred Fifield Ruth Fetzner Dora Gebers Irene Gerould Helene Knips Genevieve McCracken Josephine Palmer Evelyn Quinlan Thelma Selleck Gladys Swacker Gladys Cahill Edith Sweeney Helen Witherspoon Harley Britton Tyrrell Carner Earle Douglas Roland Dean Darwin Ingalls I larold King Garrett Lacey Cedric Marshall Alva Nipper Wesley Harry man Harry Hull Nory Duddy a Daughter of the Revolution Guy Beauty Lady of the Red Car Chicken Lois Slivers Peggy Winni Ruth Dot Irene Helene Gen Jo Turby Skeeter Shorty Gladys Doc Helen Smiley Merlin Dug Mr. Dean Buster Pussyfoot Legs Demosthenes Nip Harryman Agnes For the love of Pete Oh, kiddo Supergobsloptious Aw, go on For the love of Mike That's a small matter I or cat's sake Doesn’t say it Too numerous to mention You know it Gee! I'oo blushful For heaven’s sake Shocking 1 don't know Oh, for heaven’s sake Lands sakes Gee Williken Goodness sake Gee! Not enough type Tor heaven’s sake Ask her Unprintable Get out now O, piffle Gol darn Holy cats O, gosh, kid O, yass Tor gosh sake Watt? Aw! Mercy me WHERE POUND AIM IN LIFE Toka room In a Ford Toka room In thought At movies At the gate With L. H. At home Domestic Science room With Eva Unknown Home At cook stove Studying Home With Thelma Home Out of doors With Genevieve In debate room Home In labratory At piano At typewriter Hunting a play Down south Drawing room M. T. room Home Pool joint Debate room Sitting on Edward’s steps At the gate In the little car Anything requiring gray matter Red Cross nurse Artist, etc. To be natural Owning the movies Stenographer A second Melba Novelist To be a tennis shark To talk To teach typewriting Learn to blush Learn to speak Teach school yard Keep house Write poetry Cook real eats Expert bookkeeper Serve on committees To be a lawyer Keep house To be a doctor 1 each music To please the girls To be an economist Something impossible 1 o be a news boss To be a candy king To play the piano Not aimed yet To be a lawyer To be a banker To go to school To be with the girls Goldie S.— Don’t more than one sugar beet grow on a stalk? %V tt tt Mr. Milliken— What is feminine of monk? Dewey H.— Monkey. t% tt tt Mr. Milliken— Into what two classes is history divided? Horace Hair—'Biblical and—er—vulgar. « « � Alice R. in Eng. Comp.— The Busch Gardens in California were made by Adolphus Busch, a manufacturer of liquors for his wife. U Miss McLean— Yes, everything in Porto Rico is very odd. They stake their chickens out by their hind legs. • « « Miss Watkins— What was one of the great factors that made Billy Sunday so popular in Philadelphia? Harold King— He made so many convicts in his meetings. n u u Miss Davis, assigning Eng. lesson— Tomorrow you may take Shakespeare's life. Class in unison—Horrors!!! n n n What is an intrigue? Answer— A Toka Staff meeting. « u u History Class— Who was Alexander? Freshie— He’s the guy what had the rag-time band. n « tt Announcement. Harold K. cracks a joke while Senior actors for play are sitting around waiting for the rest to come— This is the setting of the play. n « tt Harold K.— I think Helen W. is a nice girl. Earle D., absent mindedly— Yes—? Harold K.— 1 like the way that feather sticks up in her hat. « n n Mr. Milliken— What happened to Capt. Laurence? Olive C.— He was killed—before he died. t tt u In Senior Class—Wm. Thackery was born in Calcutta, India, when but a small boy. Edith S., translating German— Once upon a time there were three spinsters. Miss Pritzkau— Not spinsters. Edith— Well arn't people who spin, spinsters. 60 Milliken. in history— What did Cicero do to Catiline? James T.— Bawled him out before the doors of the Senate. « w � Mr. Wescott—‘‘Name some of the uses to which carbolic acid is put. Harold K., brightly—“It is used as a medicine and for committing suicide. % XX XX Mr. Wescott—“Name an important use for paraffin.” Stage whisper—“Chewing gum. XX XX IX “1 wouldn’t drink out of that cup. interposed little Johnny to the well dressed young man who had been introduced to his sister the night before. “That’s Bessie's cup and she’s very particular who drinks out of it. “Ah, returned the young man. draining the cup. I feel honored to drink out of Bessie’s cup. “She is your sister is she not? Not much; Bessie is my dog. —Ex. «k « n He was seated in the parlor. And he said unto the light. Either you or 1. old fellow. Will be turned down tonight.—Ex. « « The governess was giving little Tommy a grammar lesson the other day. An abstract noun. she said, “is the name of something which you can think of, but not touch. Can you give me an example? “A red hot poker’’’—Ex. « « « Pat—1 have a conundrum for yez. Phat is it that stands on one leg. has foithers loike a bird and barks like a dog? Shure. an’ if it weren’t for the bark, 1 should soy it was a stork. That’s right; a stork it is. I only put the bark on to make it harder.—Ex. « u t Teacher—“Anonymous means without a name. Write a sentence showing you understand how to use the word. Small Girl, writes—Our new baby is anonymous.—Ex. «t « « i What is the plural of man, Johnny? asked the teacher of a small pupil. “Men. answered Johnny. “Correct, said the teacher. And what is the plural of child?” “Twins. was the logical and unexpected reply.—Ex. Tommy—Father, a stag party is a party of men. isn t it? Tommy’s Father—Yes, my son. Tommy—Then stagnation would be a nation were there weren t any women, wouldn’t it?—Ex. 61 Patronize Our Advertisers and Mention The To a We take this opportunity to thank our advertisers for their loyal patronage and heartily appreciate their interest in our welfare. Without their aid we should have been unable to publish our Annual which would have greatly disappointed the Seniors and other High School students. To our photographers. Mr. C. F. Bixby and Stanton Rowell we express our appreciation for the good work done. We have tried them true. We especially urge the future Seniors to follow in our footsteps. To the Beaver Engraving Company of Portland we are deeply indebted for their prompt attention given our work and for their prompt delivery of all engravings. To P. P. 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HALL, President H. L. GILKEY, Cashier J. CAMPBELL. Vice Pres. R. K. HACKETT, Asst. Cash J. T. FRY, Asst. Cash Good Goods Corner Sixth and E Sts Grants Pass, Oregon Proctor’s Prompt Printing Pleases Particular People Rooms Nine and Eleven, Masonic Temple I I I Print The Toka Real Estate Investments AND Insurance We are representing the Hartford Fire Insurance Co. in Josephine County, one of the oldest and best fire insurance companies in the United States, and while in the Real Estate business ve have no property of our own to sell. Your patronage is courteously solicited and anything intrusted to our care will receive our most careful and prompt attention. Selleck Blodgett 202 North Sixth Street Phone 56 Residence Phone 148-J Energy and Econ omy are the two main elements of a successful business life A Savings Account builds each Young men and women are cordially invited to or lan account in this strong bank with a deposit of one dollar or more. 4 per cent, paid, compounded semi-annually. Grants Pass Banking Company OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Claus Schmidt. President Geo. P. Jester. Vice President Mara hall Hooper. Caahier L. A. A James Tu.L Geo. R. R.ddie O.S BU.ch.rd ' H nS .h Popular Merchandise You Will Always Find at the Golden Rule Exclusively to be Found at this Store Only Munsing Underwear Kayser Silk Hosiery and Gloves Buster Brown Guaranteed Hose Nemo and Royal Worcester Corsets Home Journal Patterns Wooltex Suits and Coats oJcfden O i s Auto Livery and Sales Co. Garage 211 North Sixth Street Drive Anywhere Anytime Some Second Hand Fords for Sale Happy Days after School Days if you use JOHN DEERE Farm Implements C. A. WINETROUT The Implement Man I I For Cameras, Films, Printing Paper, Post Cards and all Photo Supplies F. G. ROPER Merchant Tailor 509! G Street Imported and Domestic Woolens Sabin the Druggist Use “Persian Secret” for the hands and face Cleaning and Pressing All work guaranteed ° -in. stkn „ $CM Ease and plenty in OLD AGE can come only from work and saving during your younger, energetic days. Do you want to be old and poor? Make OUR Bank YOUR Bank. We pay liberal interest consistent with safety, 4 per cent. Josephine County Bank Grants Pass, Oregon T. B. CORNELL. President J. L. CALVERT, Vice Pres. SAM H. BAKER, Cashier GEO. R. DICKINSON, Asst. Cash Hot and Cold Baths. Next Door to Western Union Arcade Barber Shop We Know How to Cut Hair A. W. SCOTT, Prop The White House Grocery Grants Pass W. W. LAFFERTY H. H. PERNOLL THE OWL 113 North 6th St. Cigars, Tobaccos, Soft Drinks, Confectionery Quality Meats Billiards and Pocket Billiards Temple Market Grants Pass, Oregon W. C. AHLF CO. Baseball Supplies Tennis Goods Fishing Tackle Guns Ammunition The Exclusive Sporting Goods Store JOE WHARTON Sixth Street Grants Pass REMEMBER THE Gift Shop Barnes the Jeweler and Florist FORD GARAGE 304 N. 6th St Supplies and Accessories. All kinds of Repair Work. Up to date equipment JOS. MOSS, Prop COOK WITH Electricity The only Cool and Sanitary way. Call and see Us about It. California-Oregon Power Company rTTT]JITn THE Grants Pass Hardware Co Sellers of Hardware, Sporting Goods Paints, Automobile Supplies Philomath College Maintains following Courses Collegiate Academic Commercial Stenographic Normal Music Expression Art Teacher-Training department fully equipped. Graduates receive one-year State Certificates. Expenses the lowest. Excellent location. Write for catalogue to LLOYD L. EPLEY, A. M., Pres. Philomath, Oregon Olding’s Garage PHONE 45-R Cars for Rent Repairs and Supplies 512 D Street Residence Phone 327-J When Vacation Comes You will Make Your Plans for Your Camping Trip. Remember that we have Tents, Camp Outfits, Fishing Tackle, Rifles and Ammunition CRAMER BROS. Odd Fellows Block We have provided a fine assortment of Correspondence Cards Invitations Stationery and Box Papers for use at Commencement time Hand Colored Congratulation Cards and Gift Books carried in stock Demaray’s Drug Stationery Store Hotel Josephine Dining Room BETTER THAN EVER Try Our 35 Cent Lunch You are sure to be Pleased The Price of Poor Clothes Two young men just out of school, who had graduated with practically the same honors applied for the same position. One was a clean, well dressed chap who showed that he cared for his personal appearance. The other wore a suit that was baggy and out of shape, his shoes were not shined and he had a general careless appearance. Who got the job? Let’s Talk It Over C. P. Bishop Co. Leading Clothiers Jewell Hardware Company + i Miners’ Supplies Giant Powder Studebaker Vehicles Harness Saddles Farm Implements, Etc. Plows and Harrows Jewell Hardware Company Buy Your Cement Lumber, Lath, Shingles Sash, Doors, Glass Screens, Screen Doors Wind Shield Plates Mirrors and Art Glass at Grants Pass Lumber Co. Nyal’s Family Remedies ARE GOOD FOR YOU PHONE 3 5-R National Drug Store J. A. SLOVER, Manager Cold Storage Co. P. T. BIRCHARD, Prop. PURE CRYSTAL ICE Grants Pass, Oregon Fresh Goods Always as Represented GROCERIES Prompt Service Yours Truly J. PARDEE Phone 281 202 Sixth Street Special Orders for Special Occasions made especially nice. We have helped make many a dainty Luncheon a Success. Yours to command Russell’s Confectionery KINNEY TRUAX Dry Goods, Shoes, Gents Furnishings, Groceries, Feed, Etc. Commence Life’s Journey Right By Learning the Right Place to Buy Clark Holman always have the right goods at the Right Price. Commence Home Life With Dependable Furniture from CLARK HOLMAN 605 G Street Opposite the Band Stand GAIETY THEATER Prices: 10c and 15c GUY HARVEY CLAK MOREY Class of ’14 Class of ’ll PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Office Phone 182 Residence 369 5. L OUGHRIDGE, Af. D. Physician and Surgeon Surgery a Specialty A' Ray Parlors and Electrical Appliances Tuffs Building ED. BYWATER, M. D. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Glasses fitted and guaranteed Office in Schmidt Building Grants Pass. Oregon ■:. C. MACY; D. M. D. First Class Work 109' .• South Sixth Street. Grants Pass. Oregon Office Phone 35-R Residence 118-J BIJOU THEATER Home of Clean Pictures and IVholesome L ntertainment HE A TH HERMAN Real Estate 104 South Sixth St. Phone 59 Office Phone 325 Residence 324 . P. TRUAXy M. D. Physician and Surgeon Lundberg Building. Sixth St. Grants Pass HARLEY DAVIDSON Motorcycles Albert Kinney Cassy Agent W. H. HODKINSON Watchmaker and Jeweler Dealer in Watches. Clocks. Jewelry. Diamonds. Optical liooda ami Silverwear. Fine watch repairing a specialty. 106 South Sixth Street. DR. W. W. WALKER Dentist Conklin Building. Grants Pass. Oregon Dr. L. O. CLEMENT Practice Limited to Diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Grants Pass. Oregon EDWARDS. VAN DYNE Lawyer Over First National Bank. Grants Pass GALE SMITH Shoes Shined. Ladies a Specialty. Best in town at Josephine Barber Shop. Open Sunday mornings. PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY—Continued Williams DeGenault Barbers Next to Waldorf Billiard Parlor and Joaephine Hotel. First class work guaranteed. CLEMENS Sells Drugs and Books The Rexall Store Grants Pass. Oregon Grants Pass Steam Laundry All Work Guaranteed Corner Fifth and H Streets Telephone 37 A Long sentence. Teacher—How many of my scholars can remember the longest sentence they ever read? Billy—Please, mum, 1 cart. Teacher—What! is their only one? Well, William, you can tell the rest of the scholars the longest sentence you ever read. Billy—Imprisonment for life.—Ex. Englewood Dairy For Milk and Cream Phone 222 IN educating ourselves we create a service value worth insuring. No company can serve you better than Oregon Life Insurance Company. Best for Oregonians. A. B. Cornell, Dist. Mgr. HELMER’S Up to date Furniture, Carpets, Rugs and Linoleums THE LIFE CAREER “Schooling in youth should invariably be directed to prepare a person in the best way for the best permanent occupation for which he is capable. —Presinent C. W. Eliot. This is the Mission of the Oregon Agricultural College Forty-seventh School Year Opens September ISth, 1015 Write for illustrated 100-page Booklet, THE LIFE CAREER,” and for Catalog containing full information. DEGREE COURSES—AGRICULTURAL: Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Husbandry, Poultry Ausbandry, Horticuliure, Agricultural for Teachers. Forestry, Logging Engineering. Home Economics : Electrical, Irrigation, Highway, Mechanical, Chemical, Mining, Ceramics. Commerce. Pharmacy. Industrial Arts. VOCATIONAL COURSES—Agriculture, Dairying, Home Makers’ Course, Industrial Arts, Forestry, Business Short Course. SCHOOL OF MUSIC—Piano, String, Band. Voice Culture. Farmers Business Course by Mail Free. Address THE REGISTRAR, Corvallis, Oregon. The KODAKERY STANTON ROWELL, the Main Squeeze J. B. BOGUE, Chief Kodaker MRS. ROWELL, Manipulator of the Ivories DICK, the Dog PHONE, 126-J The Goods you know so well and also the latest wrinkles in all of them. Thanks for your frequent visits. Call again 509 G Street, Grants Pass, Oregon