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

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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

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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

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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