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

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22 THE T O K A CLARENCE” Senior Class Play Clarence”, the popular four act American comedy by Booth 1 arkington, was chosen by the Seniors as their class play. This is an incident in the life of an American family who have everything that money can buy, but fail to get very much happiness. Business absorption, irresponsible youth and chronic jealousy combine to make life a continual round of grief and strife. Into the turmoil thus aroused comes Clarence, just out of the army, with no medals, no shoulder bars, no great accomplishments. Because he had been in the army” he becomes a guide, philosopher and friend to the members of the agitated and distracted family, and around him revolves such a group of characters as only Booth 1 arkington could create. Cora and Bobby are wonderful character sketches which appeal to every one, bringing forth sympathy and laughter in the same breath. Eleanor Adams and Burr Johnson portrayed these characters as if they had been the originals who inspired the writing of the lines. Louise Hammerbacher made every one understand just how miserably unhappy a handsome, wonderfully gowned woman could be when jealousy marks her as its victim. Nor did anyone wonder why Bobby kissed Della, Anna Neilson made her so captivating. Hubert Stem, the defeated, revengeful person, was splendidly portrayed by Kohath Grout who seemed to be fighting a personal battle. Dinwiddie was dignity personified, a dignity deeply wounded, in the hands of Otis Billick, and everybody sympathized with him. Mrs. Martyn was a real personality as played by Margaret Hair, who had the audience with her from the first. And Clarence, who had been in the army an’ everything”, and who successfully straightens the many tangles and complications he finds in the Wheeler household, was played by Donley Barnes in a manner which left nothing to be desired. He managed everything—from landing a position which seemed to be that of general confidante of the whole family to launching a love affair for himself. In a word the play was a big success and will long be remembered.

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19 2 3 21 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Friday, May 25, 1923 Processional - -- -- -- -- Orchestra Invocation - -- -- -- - Rev. Joseph Knotts Salutatory - -- -- -- - Margaret Hair Violin Trio - - Rodney Britten, Donley Barnes, Louis Missall Valedictory - -- -- -- - Donley Barnes Vocal Solo - -- -- -- - Anna Neilson Address...........................................Dr. D. V. Poling Selection ------- Senior Girls Treble Clef Presentation of Class ----- Supt. W. J. Mishler Presentation of diplomas, - W. D. Fry, chairman of school board Awarding of Fellowship Medal - Principal L. O. Hepp Music - -- -- -- - High School Orchestra

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19 2 3 23 CLASS SONG 23 Of all the lays of student days. Of the songs so glad and free. The sond of old The Purple and Gold”, Is the song of all for me. Often we laugh at the old time fears, Troubles and trials of our four years. For the teachers we had Were a wonder to see. But when the cares of life Come pressing thick and fast Soon mingling all our locks with gray. We ll recall with joy The scenes forever past And drive dull care away. “To be rather than to seem” We ll ever hold in memory And when we come to sing thy praises Dear old class, we still can say. CHORUS Here’s to the class 1 he dear old class The class of twenty-three With a—Here’s to hearts That beat for Purple and Gold— Rah! Rah! Long may we cherish The love we bear For the days of twenty-three. Yes. those days we spent Beneath the Purple and Gold. -—Margaret Hair and Thais Kasdorff