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

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■ -=—- 1926 TOKA———■ SENIOR CLASS SONG Here’s to nineteen twenty-six. Now fondly do our spirits dwell. On the thoughts of class-mates dear The friends we love so well. E’en tho’ we must sever To twenty-six we will be true. Striving onward, upward, ever, Toward the right in all we do. Seniors are we, so happy and free. Let us hold fast our golden friendships. True we’ll be ever, faithless no. never. Where ’ere we wander, in the future. Old Grants Pass Hi School, each son and daughter Will keep safe her precious mem’ries. Love ever lingers, clasping fingers. One—nine—two—six—All Hail.

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- - 1926 TOKA. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY What was all the noise and confusion in old G. P. H. S. early one September morning in 1922? Nothing, was the answer given by the upper classmen. However, a certain large group of other students disagreed; yes, indeed, for the confusion was none other than that made by a mighty class of people who had just received the name of Freshmen. 1 hese Freshmen started the year right by selecting as their leaders: Margaret Ham-merbacher, president; Don McKmstry. vice-president; Dorothy Barnes, secretary; Mary Colby, treasurer; Peter Proctor, representative to the student council, and Miss Laird, adviser. It was not long until the class had its green and white pennant adorning the assembly hall, had several representatives in athletics, and had won the pennant for Stunt Nile. During their second year, the class chose as their officers: Peter Proctor, president; Nahum Baker, vice-president; Lvelyn Harbeck, secretary; Harry Barrell, treasurer, and Elizabeth Fifield, representative to the student council, and Miss Dennis, adviser. 1 his year was very successful for there were two members debating on the first team and several representatives in athletics. I he return party for the Freshmen was a masquerade. In 1924 the class returned now as Juniors, and organized under the guidance of Miss Hudson, adviser; Nahum Baker, president; Vernon Coverstone, vice-president; Margaret Hammerbacher, secretary; Helen Bunch, treasurer, and Grace Patton, representative to the student council. As Juniors the class enjoyed a number of social affairs among which were: a class hike to Louse Creek, and a class party in November. A great amount of work was put on the stunt for Stunt Nite and, although the Juniors only received second place, their stunt was well presented and proved to be interesting. Watch us next year,” the mighty Juniors said. Again in their third year the class of '26 was well represented in school activities, including baseball, basketball, football and debate. Three school debaters were chosen from the Junior class. One enjoyment of the Juniors was the wicked initiation they gave the poor breshies. However, the Juniors were not too cruel hearted for all Frosh survived the ordeal. The last event of the year concerning the Juniors was the grand initiation they received from the noble Seniors. Then the class left G. P. H. S. looking forward to their last year with pride and joy. Now, in 1925 the mighty students of the class of '26 entered G. P. H. S. for their last year. They had won! 1 hey were victorious! Oh! What a change had taken place since they had caused all the excitement and confusion in 1922. Did anyone say now they were nothing? NO—the class was highly praised upon receiving the name of mighty Seniors. For the last, but by no means the least, year of their time in their high school career, the class chose as leaders: Mrs. Hupe for adviser; Vernon Coverstone, president; Grace Patton, vice-president; Dorothy Barnes, secretary; LaVern Batman, treasurer, and Don McKinstry, representative to the student body council. In the Senior year the class lost none of their fighting spirit and continued winning honors. The Seniors won again the pennant for Scroll subscriptions, and for Toka Snaps, and now had the honor of placing three small pennants with their large one. The Senior class gave the Senior Reception as is the custom, and gave a fine Christmas program which was not only the custom but also a pleasure. Now, as their Senior year draws to a close it is with a sense of pleasure and still regret that they must say “good-bye” to old G. P. H. S. However, the class realizes more than ever just what high school life really means; and though it is not all pleasure the time was well spent, and no one leaves regretting the four years he spent in Grants Pass high school. —28—

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1926 TOKA = COMMENCEMENT CLASS FLOWER White carnation CLASS COLORS Green and White. CLASS MOTTO “Build for Character, not for Fame.” CLASS PLAY “Adam and Eva” February 24-25 Rivoli Theater BACCALAUREATE SERMON Sunday, May 16, 1926 Reverend C. F. Mosher. Presbyterian Church. CLASS NIGHT Tuesday, May 18, 1926 High School Auditorium COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM High School Auditorium Friday, May 21 —30—