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

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1927 volume:

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The capitalists have not been able to develop all the hidden resources, but with the start achieved the laborers can look forward to a new year of intense mining development. Loren Tuttle Helen Spalding Lloyd Schmidt Vice President Ticket Manager President Mary Durham Secretary Malvin McCarthy T reasurer Gotschall Turner McCarthy Durham Harmon Spalding Schmidt Wardrip Tuttle Mosher Proctor Conklin Wiley Smith STUDENT COUNCIL. President ... Adviser ... Vice-President Secretary -Ireasurer 1 icket Manager Senior President Senior Representative ' -Junior President Junior Representative Sophomore President Sophomore Representative h rosh President I'rosh Representative Lloyd Schmidt H. H. Wardrip Loren I uttle Mary Durham Malvin McCarthy Helen Spalding Cecil Harmon Claude Gotschall Beryl Conklin Marion Turner - George Proctor Carl Mosher Floyd Smith Frances Wiley Humphrey Edwards Horning: Van Dyke MacLachlan Marey Sanford Landon Boyles FACULTY VERA F. HUMPHREY A. B. Baylor University English Toka. Scroll. Debate Senior Class Adviser Dean of Women E. J. EDWARDS, B. S. Oregon Agricultural College Smith-Hughes Vocational Subjects ALICE HORNING. B. S. Oregon Agricultural College Drexel Institute Home Economics MINNIE G. MARCY. B. S..M. A. University of Idaho English History (IER ALDIN E SA NF( RI . A. B. University of Oregon English ALTA B. LANDON. A. B. University of Oregon Civics History RAE MARGARET BOYLES. A. B. • University of Oregon Languages MARGUERITE MacLA ’HLAN. A. B. Washington State College English Junior Adviser EDWARD S. VAN DYKE. B. S. University of Oregon History —10— Nickel Lewis Rice Brown Riddle Richards Walker Wallace FACULTY J. A. NICKEL, A. B. Willamette University Mathematics Science JEANNETTE RICE. B. S. Ore. Agricultural College Stenography Typew riting WILMA LEWIS. A. B. Colorado Agricultural College Sewing Phvs. Ed. Girls Athletic Coach MARY D. WALLACE, A. B. University of Nebraska English Mathematics HELEN RICHARDS. B. S. Oregon Agricultural • 'ollege Commerce ELCY N. WALKER. A. B. Pacific University Latin J. P. BROWN. A. B. Willamette University History l’hys. Ed. Boys’ Athletic Coach FLORENCE RIDDLE. A. B. M. A. University of Oregon Algebra Sophomore (’lass Adviser —11— LONGINGS Did you ever have a longing For a place out in the wild. Where a mountain stream went rushing Just as carefree as a child? Where the winter thrush kept singing In his sad but soothing tone. And the buzzards, too, a-winging To find some unpicked bone? You can see a trail a-going Up through the mountain peaks; You can feel your lungs a-growing When the cool air fans your cheeks. It seems that you'd have to be true To live in this “Land of Dreams' ; You'd have to live as the wild things do And be straight as the bright sun’s beams. Some time to me a day will come When I shall find my shack; And with my dog, my horse and my gun I’ll forget ever to come back. Buster O. Russell Cjuafori —12— SENIOR HISTORY Four years ago. L. O. Hepp, principal and head prospector, found an outcrop of gold; eighty-one Freshmen had entered high school. The class chose as the officers: Cecil Harmon, president; Claude Loughridge. vice-president; Loren Tuttle, treasurer; Florence Matney, secretary; Glen Cole, sergeant-at-arms; and Miss Peat, supervisor. The next year Mr. Hepp, using the outcrop as a lead, uncovered a ledge of gold that extended far back into the earth. The affairs of the class were carried on by Cecil Harmon, president; Doris Patrick, vice-president; Helen Spalding, treasurer; Ida Wertz, secretary; Claude Loughridge, student body representative, and Miss Landon, adviser. At the end of the second year Mr. Hepp sold out to Mr. Wardrip. The new foreman started work immediately and by the end of the year the amalgam was ready to be refined. The amalgam’s most responsible persons were Lloyd Schmidt, president, Helen Spalding, vice-president; Lillian kosberry. secretary; Eugene Hill, treasurer; Elizabeth Coover, representative to student council. 1 he work of supervising the extracting of value from the ore again fell to Miss Landon. 1 his year they furnished the Thanksgiving program and faithfully observed Junior Flunk Day. 1 hey also gave the Seniors the Annual Barbecue. The class was very successful this year, for it won the Scroll subscription contest of the first semester and the debate cup. It had two members on the school debate team and three members on the basketball team. Perhaps this year may be termed as the stage of refining of the ore. For this is the year when we actually discover the amount of pure gold that can be extracted from the amalgam. As assistants in obtaining the greatest value from the gold the Seniors chose as their officers Cecil Harmon, president; Vernon Trimble, vice-president; Leo Bunch, secretary; Eugene Hill, treasurer; Claude Gotschall, representative to student body council; and Vera Humphrey, adviser. A Senior council consisting of Carl Metzen, Ida Wertz, Claude Gotschall, Red Kellow, Cecil Harmon. Helen Spalding, Leo Bunch and Eugene Hill was organized to dispense with innumerable class meetings. The fact that the class won the Scroll pennant both semesters, the Toka pennant and the Stunt Nite pennant is an illustration of school and class spirit. The seniors successfully gave the Senior reception, put on the Christmas program and presented Kempy.” The ore has gone through the stamp mill, the quicksilver and impurities have been removed, the gold is ready to be sent to the various parts of the earth where it is most needed. How malleable, how ductile, but above all, how useful. —14— SENIOR OFFICERS • President ------ Vice-President - Secretary - - ... Treasurer ------ Representative to Student Body Council Adviser ------ - Cecil Hannon Vernon Trimble Leo Bunch Eugene Hill Claude Gotschall Vera F. Humphrey COUNCIL Helen Spalding Leslie Kellow Ida Wertz Carl Metzen —15— Irving Condit - “Bud” Robbery. History. Pythagoreans 2, 3, 4. 1 ennis 3. Helen E. Wise - “Wizzy “('harm strikes the sit?ht and merit wins the soul.” Latin. T oka Staff 4. Scroll Staff 4. Pythagorean 4. Orchestra 4. Stunt Nile 4. Irene Wyatt - - “Babe” Is she not passing fair? History. Entered G. P. H. S. from Norman Oklahoma 1924. Girl Reserve I. Spanish Club I. Operetta I. J. Alden Thompson - “Thompson” “How do you get that way? Mathematics, History, Science. Stunt Nite 1, 2, 3. 4. Operetta 2, 3. Boys’ Chorus 3. Pythagoreans 2, 3, 4. ARLETA MESSINGER - “Arleta “Prefers to be good rather than to seem so.” History. Entered G. P. H. S. from Applegate High School 1925. Shorthand 3. Glee Club 3. Senior Stunt 4. O. A. C. Convention Delegate. Lillian Harvey - “Lillian” “The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known. Home Economics, Languages. Girl Reserves 3. Dramatics 2. Ciceronean 2. Retha L. Hunt - “Retha” “With her eyes in flood with laughter. History. Girl Reserve 1,2, 3. Alice V. Ruttencutter - “Alice” Worth is not measured by pounds. Toka Staff 4. Scroll Staff 4. Girl Reserve 1, 2, 3. Commerce 2, 3. Pythagorean 4. O. A. C. Typing Contest 3. Senior Stunt 4. —16— Elizabeth June Chapin “Elizabeth” “There are some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers. Commerce. Pythagorean 3. Girl Reserve 2, 3. Shorthand 3. Maude Elizabeth Starns “Maude” “Wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness. Commerce. Shorthand 3. Girls Reserve 3. Doris E. Woolfolk Doris” Pure gold—how different from the artificial. Home Economics. John Pearcy Perry - “John” “Silent in the solitude of his strength. Mathematics, Agriculture. Ag Club 2, 3. Stunt Nite I, 4. Eugene Layton - Moco” “His belt is guaranteed. History. Entered G. P. H. S. from Long Beach Polytechnic High School 1926. Hi-Y 3. Nellie M. Ward - “Nellie” “Nature is earnest when she makes a woman.” History, Commerce. Entered G. P. H. S. from Hugo High School 1926. Doris Footberg - Doris “There are some who need not find expression through words. History, Home Economics. Entered G. P. H. S. from Enterprise, Oregon 1925. Harold Pierce - “Harold” “Scientific in his work—studious in his leisure. History, Mathematics. Entered G. P. H. S. from Applegate High School 1926. —17— Gerald P. Everton - “Jerry” To be or not to be—. Mathematics, History. Football 4. Basketball 4. Scroll Staff 4. Pythagor- ean 2, 3, 4. Secretary Treasurer Pythagorean 4. Dramatics 2. Glee Club 2. 3. Stunt Nite 4. Hi-G 4. Tennis Club 3. 4. Senior Class Play 4. Lela M. Dodson - - “Lela” “A sympathetic heart gives a golden glow to each kind deed.” Mathematics. Glee Club 2, 3. Eugene Hill - - “Bundy” “Sometimes he thinks and speaks—other times he just speaks.” Class 1 reasurer 3, 4. Football 3. 4. I oka Staff 4. Toka Mgr. 4. Cecil W. Harmon - “Cece” “Sealed lips have blessings yet to come.” History, Mathematics. Class President 1,2,4. Basketball 4. Baseball 3. Toka Staff I. Scroll Staff 3, 4. Scroll Mgr. 4. Pythagorean 2, 3. 4. Hi-Y 3. 4. Hi-G 4. Athletic Manager 4. Tennis 3. Stunt Nite 4. Leo Bunch - L. La Vonne” “Not an Kncyclopedia—just our child prodigy.” Mathematics, Languages, Science, History. Entered G. P. H. S. from Roosevelt High. Oakland Calif., 1926. Class Sec. 4. Toka Staff 4. Scroll Staff 4. Pythagorean 4. Hi-Y 4. Senior Executive Council 4. Senior Stunt 4. Gladys Ramona Wardrip “Gladys” “Her dancing is like a winged star.” History Harold Messinger - “Harold” “Simple with the knowledge of youth.” Mathematics. Louis Stidham - “Louie” “Might be a palm tree from the evidences of his dates.” Mathmetics. Orchestra 4. —18— Judith Badger - Jude” “A Kiri tall and slender as a palm. History, Languages. Adah J. Mark - - Hoooo My best praise is that I am your friend Home Economics. Music 2, 3. Glee Club 3. Girl Reserve I, 2. Orval Jess - “Jess” In his modesty lies his strength. Mathematics. Pythagorean 2, 3, 4. Ag 2. 3. Hi-Y 3. Elsie Harmon - - “Elsie” Optimistical—though the way be dark. History. Girl Reserve I, 2. Ciceronian 2. Glee Club 1. Anna Hassett - “Anna” Thy modesty is a candle to thy fame. Commerce, History. Entered G. P. H. S. from Brookings Oregon High School. I oka Staff 3. Scroll 4, Shorthand 3. Parlimentarian 4. Lucian Lucas - - “Lucian” 1 will make reason my Kuide.” History, Mathematics. Entered G. P. H. S, from Ritzville High School 1925. Scroll Staff 4. Pythagorean 3. Orchestra 4. Scholarship Medal 3. Evelyn E. Jordan - “Evelyn” The race may not he won by the fastest.’ Commerce. Ciceronian 2. Stunt Nite 4. Senior Reception Committee. George Perry - - “Slim” A tall one, sun-crowned, who lives above the fog.” Mathematics, Industry. Ag 2, 3. Pythagorean 4. —19— Claude Gotschall - “Gotch “Genius is only a step from imbecility. History, Mathematics. Entered G. P. H. S. from Santa Barbara High 1926. Representative to Student Body Council 4. Basketball 4. Orchestra 4. Pythagorean 4. Geraldine Johnson - “Dingie” “Beauty excuses all things. Commerce. Basketball 3, 4. Girl Reserve I, 2. Hi-G 4. Stunt Nite 4. Dramatics 2, 3. Ciceronean 3. Pythagorean 2, 3. 4. Thomas B. Lenhart - “Tom” “The toreador.” History. Entered G. P. H. S. from Provo Utah High School 1926. Debate 4. Pythagorean 4. Hi-G 4. Arthur D. Jones - - “Art” “Sophisticated.” Science, Mathematics, History. 1 oka Staff 4. Pythagorean 2, 3, 4. Spanish 3. Commerce 2. Tennis Club 3. 4. Business and Advertising Mgr. Senior Play 4. Geneva Olts - “Geneva” “A critic is a legless man who teaches running.” History, Science, Mathematics, Home Economics. Debate 3, 4. Toka 3, 4. Scroll Staff 2, 3, 4. Interclass Debate 3, Hi-G 3. 4. Tennis 3. Pythagorean 3, 4. Music Club 3, 4. Girl Reserve 1,2, 3. Vice President Music Club 4. Operetta 3. Junior Play 3. U. of O. Delegate 4. Guy O. Pollard - “Sawbones” “Lincoln wasn’t beautiful. History. Football 4. Hi-Y 4. Ag Club 3, 4. Pythagoreans 3. Hi-G 4. Stunt Nite 3. Olive Overton - “Olive” “Life is for its self and not for its spectators.” Commerce. Entered G. P. H. S. from Lincoln High School. Portland 1926. Senior Play 4. Carl James Metzen - “C.J.M.” The animated five-foot book shelf.” History. Scroll Staff 4. Jr. Chamber of Commerce I. Stunt Nite 4. Pythagorean 3, 4. Knights of Galloping Goose 1. Senior Council 4. Spanish Club 3. ■—20— Helen Spalding - - “Husky” If there's a heaven on earth what else must there be. History). S. B. Mgr. 3, 4. Class Vice-President 3. Class Treasurer 2. Basketball 3. 4. Scroll Staff 4. Stunt Nite I, 2, 4. Hi-G 4. Girl Reserve I, 2. Dramatics I, 2. Pythagorean 4. Senior Executive 4. Senior Play 4. Tennis Club 3, 4. Lloyd G. Schmidt - “Schmitty” “Beau Brummel.” History), Mathematics. 1 oka Staff 3, 4. Pythagorean 2, 3, 4. Representative U. of O. Stunt Nite I, 2, 4. Operetta 3. Senior Class Play 4. Class President 3. Student Body President 4. Mae Alice Fleming - “Mae” •“I have a heart with room for every joy.“ Science, History. Entered G. P. H. S. from Eugene High School 1926. Basketball 4. Pythagorean 4. Ida Wertz - - “Shorty” Celerity.” History, Commerce. Class Secretary 2. Basketball 4. Stunt Nite 1, 2. 3, 4. Pythagorean 3. 4. Girl Reserve I, 2. Hi-G 4. Girls Glee Club I, 2. Shorthand 3. Dramatics I. Senior Play 4. Senior Executive 4. Cakrell H. Wissing “Cappy” “He who loves and runs away will live to love another day.” Mathematics. Entered Grants Pass High from Medford High 1925. Pythagorean 2, 3, 4. Dramatics 1, 3. Orchestra 4. Stunt Nite 4. Senior Class Play 4. Stage Mgr. 3, 4. Leslie Irwin Kellow - “Red” “Red beams of kindly light oast upon the face of the world.” Science, Mathematics. Football 3, 4. Basketball 4. Pythagorean 4. Hi-G 3. 4. Scroll Staff 4. Ag Club 2, Stunt Nite 4. Senior Council 4. Senior Play Properties Mgr. 4. Barbara Andrews - “Bobbie” “High erected thoughts seated in the heart of courtesy.” History. Entered G. P. H. S. from Corvallis High 1925. Girl Reserves 3. Glee Club 3. Stunt Nite 4. Ruth Mosher - “Ruth” “Chastity is the base of character. History. Music Club 2. Sophomore Play 2. Senior Class Play 4. —21— Luther Lucas - “Luke” Bull—Durham. Entered G. P. H. S. from Ritzville High School Spring 1925. Toka Staff 4. Orchestra 4. Olive Ardell Robinson - “Olive Where the water runs smoothest, the water is deepest. History. Entered G. P. H. S from Dorena, Oregon 1926. Loren Tuttle ... “Tut” Able to talk on any subject even with the faculty History, Science. Student Body Vice-President 4, Class Treasurer I. Football 3, 4. Basketball 3, 4. Toka Staff 4. Scroll Staff 4. Pythagorean 4. Hi-Y 3. Hi-G 3. 4. Stunt Nile I. 4. Senior Play 4. Tennis Club 3, 4. Assistant Yell leader 1. Virginia Reid - “Ginger” The school boy’s confidante.” History, Languages. T oka 3. Scroll 2. Scroll Editor 4. Pres. Girl Reserves 3. Girl Reserve 1, 2. Pythagorean 3. 4. Ciceronian 2. Glee Club 3. Ciceronian Cup I. Senior Class Play 4. Operetta 3. High School Play I. 2. U. of O. Delegate 4. Vera F. Humphrey - “Vera” Caesar was ambitious. Art L. Youngblood - - “Art” Flying eternally. History. Football 4. Hi-G 4. Ag Club 4. Knights of the Galloping Goose 2. Stunt Nile 1, 4. Ruth Wieland - “Ruth” She looks meek, but sometimes appearances deceive. History, Home Economics. Girl Reserves 3. Stunt Nite 4. O. A. C. Delegate 4. Senior Play Properties Mgr. 4. Vernon Trimble - “Vernon” “His mind is wandering: hut It won't go far.” History. Class Vice President 4. Debate 4. Foka Staff 3. Scroll Staff 3. Toka Editor 4. Hi-Y 3, 4. Pythagorean 3, 4. Hi-G 4. Ciceronean Cup 2. Stunt Nite 2, 4. U. of O. Delegate 4. —22 Sterling Bailey “Sterling Me must be a gentleman. Mathematics, Science. Entered G. P. H. S. from Braden High School 1925. School Debate 4. Toka Staff 4. Scroll Staff 4. Orchestra 4. ElIN Hansen - - Peaches “That melancholy Pane.” Home Economics, History. Glee Club 1,2, 3. Music Club 3. Orchestra 3, 4. SENIOR PROPHECY Picture a lonely cabin, deserted, half hidden within the shadows of a mighty forest, its walls banked with snowdrifts. It is dusk, a silent dusk, whose solitude is broken only by the occasional hoot of an owl or the distant mourning call of a whip-poor-will. 1 hen, out of the darkness, comes the sound of snow shoes, a crunching step, and a man strides to the cabin, throws open the door and enters. With the unhurried yet skillful actions of the man of the open, he prepares a scanty meal and, after eating, washes the meager supply of dishes. Then he takes his place before the fire blazing on the hearth. Dreamily he muses, then, as though to himself, he speaks: May 20, 1937—just ten years since I graduated from G. P. H. S. with the class of ’27. I wonder where they are and what they’re doing.” As if in answer, the fire blazes up, showing the crude interior of the cabin, with its walls roughly covered with newspapers. With a slight showing of curiosity the man rises and steps to the wall. What’s this?” he cries. “The Grants Pass Daily Times,” Carl James Metzen, editor, circulation 400,000. Well Carl’s journalistic aspirations have brought him somewhere. I must continue. Miss Vera Humphrey is chosen as girls’ counsellor at the University of California. Vera’s sympathetic nature has once more made her populai. “T om Lenhart has been selected as vice-president of the Oregon State Y. M. C. A. 1 om’s kindly actions and strongly expressed sentiments will turn many a straying youth back to the straight and narrow path. Ah, and over here by the window I read. ‘Buy your negligee from Cecil Harmon. ‘T he Home of Dainty Lingerie.’ And near it I see that Miss Mae Fleming is teaching voice culture at the U. of O. What a perfect vocation for one so well adapted to it. “And near this bunk it says that Mr. Vernon Trimble has charge of the notion department (including safety pins) at Wieland’s Economy Store. And also. Miss Doris Footberg announces that she is supervising the sale of men’s underwear and socks in the same store. Well, Doris always had an eye for curiosities. —23 — Carrell Wissing has established a record for himself on the Wise dairy farm by milking a cow (capacity 10.432 liters) in 3.1416 seconds. Olive Overton has been chosen president of the Grants Pass Women’s Club because of her kindness to the Veterans of the World War, to whom she gave the left gold bridge. Something religious at last—Ruth Mosher has left home and become a missionary at I exas Guinan's night club in New York. Harold Pierce has just compiled his latest book, “Technical Explanation of Theoretical Telephotography. Anna Hassett is in San F rancisco playing leading lady opposite Red Kellow in ‘F laming Youth.‘ “Here near the floor I see that Perry brothers have established a chain of beauty parlors from Wolf Creek to Galice. “At last one of the class of ’27 has won honor at the higher institutions of learning for Lucian Lucas has been chosen chief yell-leader at Harvard University. Here by the wash pan I read that Maude Starns has been chosen principal of the ‘Starns Finishing School for Girls.’ Luther Lucas, after years of study, has been selected as agricultural instructor at O. A. C. Near by I see a birth notice, written in the form of a feature, saying that four children, all with fiery red hair, are the boast of the agricultural instructor of O. A. C., but, by last reports another addition in the form of a boy with gray hair has been established in the family. “I read that I ed Shawn has chosen Nellie Ward to be his assistant in the next year. “Eugene Hill has been selected as director for the board of Ladies’ Old-Age Pensions. “Alice Ruttencutter has turned to the life of a detective of the Secret Service, it being through her efforts that Orval Jess was brought to justice for attempting to use a ‘Garter Inspector’ badge. “Arthur Jones has become a lecturer on the Chautauqua circuit, speaking on the “Evils of Halitosis.’ “After taking a course in salesmanship. Retha Hunt has started demonstrating Sylph Chewing Gum. ‘keeps the form in form.’ “Harold Messinger, led by Miss Wallace’s encouragement, has become Trigonometry instructor at O. A. C. “Upon the ceiling I see that Olive Robinson has become cattle inspector at the Chicago stock yards. “Judith Badger has become nurse at the New Hope Home for the Deaf and Dumb. Louis Stidham has discovered a new explosive, anyhydrous glyceric tertraphor-oxicte. It is his ambition to demonstrate it on Mr. Nickel. “Lillian Harvey is manufacturing reducing pills and using Elizabeth Chapin for demonstrating purposes. “Evelyn Jordan is the only woman traffic cop in the U. S. and is stationed at Evelyn Avenue and Sixth street. “Lela Dodson is operating nurse at the Good Samaritan Hospital. “Geneva Olts is coaching Swedish debate teams at Stockholm, with the aid of Theo. Hussey, who is also dry-farming in Finland. “Adah Mark is now matron at San Quentin. —24— Elsie Harmon is selling hot dogs and mustard (without pickles, 5 cents, with, 10 cents) at the World’s Fair at London. I find that Miss Helen Wise has been arrested for bootlegging—evidently she’s tired of the dairy business. I am surprised to find here by the frying pan that Gerald Everton has at last graduated and is a Freshman at O. A. C. It seems that Gerald was out after 10:30 one evening and was called before the Dean for sleeping in class next day. He always was a fast man. Miss Helen Spalding has found a way to earn money cheaply, not golddigging, but by writing testimonials for Henna foam Shampoo. ’’Under this grease spot I read that Claude Gotschall is being paid by Irving Berlin to rewrite ’Yes Sir, That’s My Baby.’ I knew Claude had music in his soul but I wondered when he would find it. Miss Geraldine Johnston, ladies’ maid at the Redwoods Hotel, fainted the other day when offered a tip by Mr. Irving Condit, D. D. ‘Bud’ is at present minister of the Methodist church of Dryden. ’’Another money making scheme enters upon the field—Sterling Bailey is advertising mistletoe for sale, with or without demonstration. This business, combined with the money obtained from his wife’s (nee Elin Hansen’s) flute playing, he is able to keep the wolf from the door. “On this piece of paper on the floor I read that Alden Thompson has been chosen as vice-president of Wrigley’s Chewing Gum Corporation. Miss Barbara Andrews is playing the tragedienne opposite John Barrymore in Hamlet. “This advertisement says that Virginia Reid is interpreting the ‘Rise of Youth’ with Eugene Layton in Portia Mansfield’s act of aesthetic dancing. “Loren I uttle is posing for a noted sculptress for a statue of Adonis to be presented to the city of Three Pines by its Chamber of Commerce. “Ida Wertz, because of her noted work in raiding the Shack (Herman Horning, prop.) for concealed bottles of Coca-Cola, is appointed state secretary of the W. C. T. U. Here by the mantel I read that Lloyd Schmidt is starting a bank in Merlin by electing himself president. So far the total assets of the bank amount to $392. He is supported by Sam Baker, cashier of the Grants Pass Bank. In the athletic field, Guy Pollard has been named as half-back for the All American football team. However, because he had to stay home and take care of the baby, he was unable to make a speech of thanks. “Arleta Messinger is dancing at the Cafe de la N'oir Chat, on the Rue de la Paix, of Paris, where she is noted for her lack of adornment. Art Youngblood is chief operator of the air mail line from London to New't ork. “Doris Woolfolk has gained fame on the automobile race track, where she succeeded in making the record of 261.3 miles per hour. Irene Wyatt is now playing ‘Cleopatra’ in the Greenwich Village—another good woman gone down (or up). With a sigh the man stepped from his seat where he had been gazing at the ceiling above him and returned to the fire, now a mass of coals. A calm, peaceful smile was on his face and as he gazed into the dying embers, there appeared upon his features the indomitable spirit of the class of ’27, the class that had gone forth into the world to set itself a record of clean sportsmanship and good citizenship. By Leo Bunch a —25— SENIOR CLASS WILL Let it be known to all persons by the following presents: That we, the Senior class of Grants Pass High School in the city of Grants Pass, County of Josephine, State of Oregon, United States of America, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty seven, being in possession of our diplomas and in sane mind, and under no undue influence, do ordain and declare this Last Will and Testament, dividing our great amount of talents among the faculty and various members of the school, which we do deem will be of great benefit. First: To the old school we do will our good fellowship, our unconquerable spirit and our undying loyalty. Second: To Mr. Mishler, we leave our full case of hair restorer. Third: To Mr. Wardrip, we bequeath our deepest gratitude for his cooperation during our high school career. Fourth: To Miss Humphrey, our beloved class adviser, we leave our deepest gratitude for her splendid guidance during the Senior year. Fifth: To Miss MacLachlan, we bequeath a portable telephone. Sixth: Io Miss Landon. we leave our ability to make sarcastic remarks. Seventh: To Miss Riddle, we bequeath our ability to keep a dead silence in assemblies. Eighth: To Mr. Brown, we leave the memory of Senior athletics. Ninth: To Miss Boyles, we do will our adaptability to foreign languages. Tenth: Io Miss Rice, we will bequeath at least one new record for the benefit of the next years’ typing classes. Eleventh: To Miss Richards, we leave an efficient aid to help keep track of the school finances. Twelfth: To Mr. Nickel, we bequeath more second hand laboratory equipment to repair. Thirteenth: To Miss Wallace, we leave our false geometry solutions. Fourteenth: To Miss Horning, we leave an efficient squad of librarians. Fifteenth: To Mr. Van Dyke, we leave our interest in the Literary Digest. Sixteenth: To Miss Lewis, we leave one pair nickel plated roller skates to enable her to get around in the halls faster. Seventeenth: To Mrs. Marcy. we leave bigger and better boys,” for the benefit of her future biology classes. Eighteenth: To Mr. Edwards, we leave one copy of Oregon State Traffic Rules. Nineteenth: To Miss Sanford, we leave our ability to make ourselves heard. Twentieth: To Mr. Sherffius, we bequeath our easy chair and a box of cigars to occupy his spare time. Twenty-first: T o the Juniors we leave our dignified ways. Twenty-second: To the Sophomores we leave the right to wear Senior apparel, with the consent of the incoming Seniors. Twenty-third: To the Freshmen and the Subs, we bequeath our superior airs (57 varieties). Twenty-fourth: lo the incoming Freshmen, we leave our colors, crimson and silver, and our loyalty to Grants Pass High. INDIVIDUALLY I. Barbara Andrews, leave my ability as a tragedian to Melba Cecil. I, Judith Badger, bequeath my willowy figure to Hazel Miller. I, Sterling Bailey, bequeath my power of persuasive speech to Bob Lutz. I, Leo Bunch, leave my shy and timid nature to Henry Hillis. I, Elizabeth Chapin, leave my long, raven, curly locks to Marie Garrett. I, Bud Condit, will my two nickels to Orval Locatell. I, Lela Dodson, do bequeath my appendix to Miss Richards. I, Jerry Everton, leave my ability to make love to Bea Kenyon. I, Olive Overton, bequeath my interest in the Courier to Pearl Coulson. —26— I, Doris Footberg, will my dislike for men to Hoy Opdycke. I, Claude Gotschall, bequeath my devoted way to Howard Eismann. I. Elin Hansen, do will my “Sterling qualities to anyone that can achieve them. I. Elsie Harmon, bequeath Blue and White smocks to Nellie Ford. I, Mae Fleming, will my interest in Senior class president to anyone willing to assume the responsibility. I, Cecil Harmon, bequeath my executive ability to Beryl Conklin. 1, Lillian Harvey, will my surplus weight to Marie Strack. We, Anna Hasset and Retha Hunt, bequeath our flaming youth to Arthur Ayer. I, Evelyn Jordan, will my ability to enunciate to George Proctor. I, Orval Jess, will my complete understanding of Mr. Nickel to anyone needing it. I, Bundy Hill, bequeath my bashful ways and good looks to Dale Griffin. I, Geraldine Johnson, will my ability to recite poetry to Ruth Gray. I, Carl Metzen, bequeath my benevolent qualities to Georgia Sherffius. I. Leslie Kellow, will and bequeath my red hair and hot temper and loving kindness to dumb animals to Ruth Smith. I, Eugene Layton, bequeath my ability to occupy space to Lucy Cass. I, Lucian Lucas, do will and bequeath my love of jazz music to Marjory Carrell. I, Lloyd Schmidt, do hereby will and bequeath my full set of permanent wavers to John Snider. I, Luther Lucas, do bequeath my knowledge of music to Mr. Trepte. I, Tom Lenhart, do will and bequeath my gift of gab and sarcasm to Jack Blanchard. I, Adah Mark, leave my forward ways to Connie Baker. I, Ruth Mosher, do bequeath my European cigarette holder to Lee Sheldon. I, Geneva Olts, do hereby bequeath my book, Forty-nine Ways to Reduce,” by Elinor Glynn, to Marge Knapp. 1, Olive Overton, leave my interest in the alumni to Floyd Smith. We, the Perry brothers, do leave our joint knowledge of farm development to Leslie Whitehouse. I, Harold Pierce, leave my interest in physics to Harvey Woodward. I, Guy Pollard, do bequeath my ability to play football to Edwin Dole. I, Virginia Reid, do will my ability to pass the buck to all future editors of the Scroll. I, Olive Robinson, do hereby will my interest in the Sophomore class to Agnes Gardner. I, Alice Ruttencutter, do bequeath my position as confidential secretary to 1 ressa Bunch. 1. Helen Spalding, will my angelic temper and disgust for all kinds of battle to Ruth Hackett. 1, Maude Starns, do bequeath my gentle ways to Maude Richardson. I. Louis Stidham, do will and bequeath my Herculean build to Maurice Jordan. I, Alden 1 hompson. bequeath my good looks to Glen Quinby. I, Vernon Trimble, do will my safety pins to the next 1 oka editor. I, Loren Tuttle, do bequeath my regard for underclassmen to Malvin McCarthy. I, Gladys Wardrip, do will my ability to talk to Nellie Fenner. I. Ida Wertz, leave my ability to play basketball to Evelyn Steele. I, Helen Wise, will my fascinating ways to anyone who has need for them. I, Harold Messenger, bequeath my style of making love to Tommy Stott. 1, Carrell Wissing, leave my reputation as a shiek to Don Harmon. I. Irene Wyatt, do bequeath my flippant care-free manner to anyone desiring it. I, Ruth Weiland, leave my interest in stage properties to any unfortunate desiring it. I, Arleta Messenger. leave my silence to Ruth Smith. Dated this 4th day of April, A. D. 1927. —Art Jones, Leo Bunch, Carl Metzen, Thomas Lenhart —27— CLASS FLOWER Red Rose CLASS COLORS Crimson and Gray CLASS MOTTO Leave the fire ashes-—what survives is gold. CLASS PLAY “Kempy” April 26-27 Rivoli Theatre BACCALAUREATE SERMON Sunday. May 1 5 James Earl Ladd Baptist Church CLASS NIGHT Tuesday. May 1 7 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM High School Auditorium Friday, May 20 —28— c c ommenccincn f (P, toqxam Prelude and Processional Invocation .... “Longing for Home.” Flute Duet Salutatory - Solveig’s Song,” Greig Valedictory - “Hippies of the Pacific, Fantasia Address ..... Presentation of Special Honors Presentation of Diplomas Postlude .... Presentation of Flowers “Garden Dance” - - Orchestra - Rev. Jackson L. Webster Elm Hansen and Martin Trepte - - Luther Lucas Orchestra ■ Lucian Lucas Ruth Mosher - Dr. Frederick S. Dunn - W. J. Mishler • Orchestra Orchestra c Cliun V CttAA i?' omj We Seniors are Miners of knowledge. We seek for the good and the true. We hope we may go to college And honor our dear White and Blue. The days will roll onward forever; The friendships we’ve made we will keep. Our ambitions forsake us, no never! As slowly the years on us creep. Chorus 1 hen hail to the Seniors, the Crimson and Grey And haii to their spirit so true. 1 hey’ve all done their best for our school every day And fought for the Old White and Blue. We Seniors are ready for frolic and play When our work is finished complete. We’ve worked hard for the Crimson and Grey And very few times have known defeat. The ideals that we have are the best. The things we attempt we will do. Our spirit comes straight from the West, More glory to our Old White and Blue. Chorus —30— Beryl Conklin Mias MacLachlan Malvln McCarthy Marion Turner Bernice Brace President Adviser Vice President Representative to Secretary Student Coucil and Treasurer JUNIOR HISTORY I he amalgam, freshly collected on the plate, shifted class responsibility upon Beryl Conklin, president; Malvin McCarthy, vice-president; Bernice Brace, secretary-treasurer; and Marion I urner, representative to student council. Being full-fledged Juniors, they accepted the privileges and obligations of Juniors and, accordingly, tested the outcrop for value-—a process known to students as an initiation. Having won the contest for student body dues, the Juniors received a half-holiday which they spent at Cave Camp. When the quicksilver and other minor impurities have been extracted from the amalgam, a superior grade of gold may well be expected. —31— ■ —32— —33— —34— Proctor Hively Walcott President Vice President Secretary Kiddle Mansfield Mosher Adviser Treasurer Kep. to Student Council SOPHOMORE HISTORY As was expected, the outcrop of 1925 developed into a ledge of valuable ore. 1 he members of this class chose as their most capable persons: George Proctor, president; Beatrice Hively, vice-president; Mary Durham, secretary; Leola Mansfield, treasurer; and Charles Howard, student body representative. At the middle of the year vacancies occurred and Sylvia Walcott was elected secretary and Carl Mosher representative to student council. According to the custom the Sophomores gave the Freshmen a party which was returned later in the year. I he class has been well represented in athletics and orchestra. They also filled the demand of tradition by giving the Washington Day program. Another semi-victory of the class occurred Stunt Nite in which they received second place. Any ore, so rich in school spirit and ambition, will doubtless develop into an amalgam of amazing worth. —35— Mas� ie Bennett Knapp Gardner Qulnby Palmer Stringer Reynolds O'Neil Gray Baker lunter Garrett Hendrickson Sheldon Ford Boca tell Bell Owsley Whitehouse Thompson Higgins Fallin Collins Katon Baldwin —36— Ryan Frederick Heller Spaulding Moulton Harvey Kenyon Scherffius Claudson Koenig Hunch Kin uette c )rme Roberts Ayer Hussey Wheat Howard Foster Jess Moser Haekett Palmer IJoyd Hunt —37— Doilson Carrell Camion Smith H artie-ck Wiley Vioe-FreHldent Treasurer Adviser President Secretary Kep. to Student Council FRESHMAN HISTORY 1 he first of this school year a noticeable outcrop, noticeable not necessarily because of its brilliance but because of its bewilderment, obstructed the process of registration. Miss Landon, feeling capable of extracting gold from hidden and unlikely sources, accepted the task of cleaning off the outcrop into a workable ledge. The more prominent parts of the outcrop disclosed Hoyd Smith, president: Marjorie Carroll, treasurer: Caroline Harbeck, secretary: and Katherine Wiley, representative to student council. I he ledge, commonly known as the class of ’30, feeling that, although the scholastic qualities were well developed there still remained social possibilities, the development of which was necessary to becoming a full-fledged ledge, gave the traditional Sophomore-|- reshman party, which was returned during the second semester. They were also entertained at an initiation with the Juniors acting as hosts. All indications point to the development of a paying ledge. —39—• FRESHMAN CLASS Accord, Oliver Borough, Vivian Borough, Erma Brady, Bernard Brietmayer, Ruth Brickell, Richard Brown, Violet Bryan, Kenneth Carlson, Helen Carson, Frank Carrell. Marjorie Chapin, Viola Chipley, John Chinnock, Norma Conner, Lois Cook, Claire Coover, Ulva Cotter, Ernest Cox, Claude Curphey, Chas. Daniels, Robert DeArmond, Howard Dellinger, Mildred Dodson, Mabel DeWitt, Ida Dow, Victor Doyle, Jack Dressel. Jack Dungey, Lora Eaton, Martha Edick, Goldie Eismann, Howard Entriken. Ardath Everton, Loris Fitzpatrick, William Fletcher, Ernest Footberg, Lowell Ford, Velma Greene, Claude Haberman, Velton Hall, Donald Harbeck, Caroline Harbeck, Lester Hersey, Philip Howard, Roscoe Hussey. Dama Inman, Albert Jones, Frank Jones, Harvey Knifong, Ora Koenig, Harold Knox, Amy Letteken, Ben Lyons, Paul McBrien, Dorothy McQuity. Laval Martin. Florence Matson, John Meade, Mary Miller, Hazel Millick. Ruth Moore, Sam Moser, Maurice Neilson, Nellie Nugent, Frank Ostrom, Chas. Palmer, Tom Palmer, Bob Quinby, Glen —40— Richardson, Lucile Richardson, Maude Redding, Merle Roat, Marguerite Rush, Geneva Schmidt, Barbara Sharp, Alma Shultz, Elizabeth Smith, Floyd Smith. Marion Smith, Stella Stott, Thomas Teipel. Wayne Tice, Gaylord Throne, Ruth Varga, Helen Varner, Ray Wardrip, Olive Wardrip. Evelyn Webber, Harry Wheat, Fred White, Weslie Whitsett, Othel Wilson, Clifford Wool folk. Jack Jess, Alta Wiley, Katherine McNamara, Kenneth Brill, Mary Cecil, Melba SUB-FRESHMAN CLASS Allen, Velma Allison, Thelma Bailey, Lois Biss, Violet Cass, Lucy Cougle, Ralph Dedrick, Jack Due, Helen Entriken, Walter Fallin, Jean Gaston, Roberta Gravlin, Evelyn Haberman, Eldon Hiatt, Rayford Higginbotham. Lillian Houck, Lowell Huntley, Frank Johnsrud. Roland Kuhnhardt, Alberta Lyons, Gertrude Lyons, Mada McLane, Ray Powell. Paul Ray, Iris Rose, Joseph Ruttencutter, John Schumacher, Joseph Shattuck, William Potman, Russell Throne, William Vannice, Louis Virtue, Fred Virtue, Ellen Wagner, William Woolfolk, Archie —41— —42- —44— THE SCROLL I his year has seen a marked improvement in the “Scroll,” the bi-monthly bulletin of G. P. H. S. Aside from literary advancement, the size of the paper has been increased from four columns to five columns in width. The length of the column has been increased several inches. With Virginia Reid editing the paper, Cecil Harmon managing the financial interests, and Vera Humphrey supervising and advising the whole works, the bulletin could be none other than a successful project. In order to give members of the staff experience in editing the paper, a boys’ Scroll was put out each semester. As a result, many new ideas were cleverly worked out and caused much amusement among the members of the staff. Other special editions during the year were, the 1 hanksgiving. Christmas. Freshman. Sophomore, Junior and Senior issues. •(• •)• THE TOKA In the annual report of G. P. H. S. Vernon Trimble was chosen to fill the editorship, Eugene Hill, business manager, and Vera Humphrey, adviser. The staff as a whole has worked very conscientiously to make this year’s Toka one of which the students w'ill be proud. In order to gain information on mines. Mr. Walker, owner of the Mt. Reuben mine, was requested to speak to the staff, explaining mining terms which would prove useful in constructing write-ups. He also very graciously extended an invitation to the staff to visit his mine. 1 he members of the force accepted the invitation and expect to make the trip in April. Stunt Nite, given as a Toka benefit was this year given in connection with a carnival, and proved a huge success. As another means of advertisement a Toka booth was established at the P. T. A. Winter Carnival, which contained the much evident feminine touch. —45— Snider Ruttencutter Bunch Spalding Humphrey Dole Harmon Wise Metzen Dorman Neilson Lutz oils Bailey Tuttle Reid Lucas Wtaping Sheldon Thompson SCROLL STAFF Editor Manager Adviser Associate Organizations Society Athletics Humor Exchanges Typist Virginia Reid - Cecil Harmon Veia F. Humphrey I jeo Bunch Carl Metzen John Snider Geneva Olts Helen Spalding Loren Tuttle Robert Lutz Edwin Dole Alice Ruttencutter Reporters: Helen Wise, Lucian Lucas, Sterling Bailey, Anna Hassett, Marion Turner, Ernestine Sheldon, Nellie Neilson, Harry Dorman, Carrell Wissing. —46— Crawford Schmidt Baker Bunch Hill Kuttencutter Sheldon Opdycke Turner Bailey Winters lum phrey Wise Trimble Tuttle Olts Harmon Jones Pe nner Knapp TOKA STAFF Editor Manager Adviser Associate Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Manager 1 ypist Artists Organizations - Society Athletics Calendar History Snaps Advertising - - - Vernon T rimble - - ... Eugene Hill - Vera F. Humphrey ----- Geneva Olts - - - - Marion Turner - - - - Constance Baker - - - - - Alice Ruttencutter Esther Winters, Margaret Crawford Elsie Harmon, Arthur Jones - - Helen Wise - - Lloyd Schmidt - - - - - Loren Tuttle Sterling Bailey - - - - -Luther Lucas Heloise Opdycke, Nellie Fenner Marjorie Knapp, Ernestine Sheldon Lucy Cass. John Snider Joke Editor — Leo {f)unch —47— .Trimble Lenhart Humphrey Olts Bailey Lutz DEBATE With perhaps the shortest career of any debate team of the history of Grants Pass the local four upheld the honors of G. P. H. S. as best they could in the length of time allowed them. Much to the surprise of everyone, the announcement came one morning that a debate was to be staged in one week with Medford. 1 he arguers, with the able help of Miss Vera F. Humphrey, immediately set to work collecting material and writing speeches. One week postponement was granted and two weeks from the beginning of the debate season the teams met Medford on the question, “Resolved: 1 hat Oregon should adopt a system of Old Age Pensions.” 1 he affirmative team, consisting of Geneva Olts and Robert Lutz, traveled, while 1 homas Lenhart and Sterling Bailey upheld the negative at home. Medford took both decisions, negative two to one and affirmative three to nothing. In two more weeks the teams met Ashland. Those debating at Ashland were Thomas Lenhart and Vernon 1 rimble; those at Grants Pass, Geneva Olts and Sterling Bailey. The debates likewise ended with a two to one decision for Ashland at both places. Grants Pass nobly took her defeat, assured that she had done her best in the limited time granted. —48— Miss Lewis J. P. Brown Beryl Conklin Wilma Lewis—Miss Lewis, more familiarly known as “Bill” has ably filled the dual position of coach and friend. Beryl Conklin—Beryl, thru three years of yell leading, has risen to the top of her profession. J. P. Brown—Brown’s stage representations may be exaggerated but his coaching ability certainly is not. —49— ■ Tuttle Kellow Harmon Ausland Brown FOOTBALL INDIVIDUALS Captain Leslie Kellow—Quarter— “Red.” our veteran quarterback, directed the eleven with coolness and levelheadedness rarely found on a prep school gridiron. His style of playing was very effective as a yard gainer and point scorer. Unfortunately, this is “Red’s” last year in Grants Pass High School. Loren I uttle—Half—“Tut” played a smashing game that marked him as one of the best halfs G. P. H. S. has ever had. His graduation is a big loss to the squad. Donald Harmon—Tackle—“Friday” was the person who brought results when called to get certain men, or to open a hole in the opposing wall. Friday will be one of the stars on next year’s team. Willis Ausland—Guard—an invincible and gritty guard is “Bill.” As this is only his first year the team will at least be assured of one good guard for the next three years. J. P. Brown—Coach—From his place on the side lines “Brown” furnished the brains that made our team. His firmness mixed with a sense of good humor and fellowship made him a part of the team only a few coaches can take. —50— Jewel Kverton Hill Young-blood FOOTBALL INDIVIDUALS Albert Jewell—Lnd—“Al.” the team’s fast man, made good this year at right end. I he manner in which he scooped those long passes was indeed a sight to behold. Al has two more years to play on the team. Harvey Jones-—I ackle—“Harvey, a heavy, hefty Freshman, was a decided success this year, a tackle who could follow his instructions and carry them out in a commendable manner. Lugene Hill—Guard— Bundy made a specialty of blocking passes and punts at which he was very successful. He is one of these “rip-raring” type of players that is essential to a strong line. Gerald Everton—Center—Holding down the central position of the team was “Jerry,” quickly convincing the opposing teams of his offensive strength and defensive ability by smearing their would-be brilliant plays. Arthur Youngblood—End—At left end “Art made a name for himself, also being undoubtedly the best punter on the squad. Coach Brown will have a trying job to replace Art. He is also one of those who will not be back next fall. —51— Woodward Pollard Varner Booth Qriffin FOOTBALL INDIVIDUALS Harvey Woodward—Guard—“Harvey plays a raring, tearing game which tore huge gaps in the opposing team’s line, enabling us to a great extent to get the Grants Pass backfield men through. Percy Booth—“Percy” is the boy who downed his man with ease and sureness. When he charged the opposing line it was with the viciousness of a lion, never letting up or quitting. Guy Pollard—1 ackle—Brown tells of “Saw-BonesY playing, “If all the team would try as hard as Saw-Bones, I would have a team that would wipe up the state.” Guy is a Senior. Charles Russell—Fullback—“Buster” was one of the stars with his wonderful line plunging and every ounce of his 1 80 pounds was used in making these runs for which he is famous all over the league. Dale Griffin—End—“Dale” combined both speed and skill when at end, where he broke up the opposing plays, tackled, and made long runs on passes. He plays a good, hard game. He has another year to serve for Grants Pass. —52— FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Grants Pass 0 Grants Pass 0 Grants Pass 6 Grants Pass 6 Myrtle Point I 3 Ashland 0 Cottage Grove 6 Ashland 22 -j- + FOOTBALL. RESUME Confronted with the problem of having only four letter men back this year. Coach Brown built up an eleven that surprised the best of critics. Although the scores were not entirely satisfactory, it was very good, considering all the trials and tribulations that the team had to go through. I hough many of this year’s stars will not be here next year, there appears to be some good material in the Freshman class and in some of the new students. I he first game of the season didn't go off so well, for this was the first game many of the eleven had ever played. Had they been experienced however, the score might have been different, for the locals several times had the ball in a dangerous position on the other’s line. 1 he next game was with Ashland and our squad held the opponents down to a nothing score-—but they did the same to us. Although the field was wet and slippery, the team showed a great improvement over the first game. Youngblood, end. starred in the game by his exceptionally long punts. 1 he score though a tie, seemed to encourage the entire team. On October 22, the squad journeyed to Cottage Grove to play the Northerners. Regardless of the distance, a large crowd of peppy students accompanied the team to support it. Although by now most of the squad were used to playing, the Cottage Grove team seemed to have encountered the same good luck, for the final score was six to six, another tie game. It was on this trip that two of our boys contracted the tragical smallpox. The days immediately following other star members of the eleven took down with this dreadful disease. Enough men were gathered together though to play Ashland. I he game with the Lithians did not turn out so successful. However the remaining team fought hard and it was certainly no disgrace to go down in defeat. The final score for this game was 22 to 6. Several more games were scheduled and the fact that most of the team had smallpox. automatically caused them to be called off with the scheduled teams w'hich included Medford, Roseburg and other cities. Next year there will be a lot of letter men back, who, with their experience ought to build up a championship eleven. —53— Bennett Fleming Baker Wertz Patton Spalding Johnston Knapp Walcott Stringer —54— GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Helen Spalding (captain) Forward—“Husky’s” distinctive ability as a basketball player, and her splendid co-operation with the rest of the girls, made her the star” of the squad. Her consistent playing put much grief in the rival team’s cup. Geraldine Johnston—Forward—‘‘Dingie’’ was very fast on her feet, dribbling the ball across the floor with lightening like quickness. “Dingie” is also an excellent shot in putting the ball through the basket. Ida Wertz—Guard—“Shorty” our veteran guard is probably the best the school has had for years, bast, sure, peppy, and true, all of the qualifications of a good player “Shorty” has them and more yet. Mae Heming—Guard—“Mae” is a fast and furious fighter, who never relented in keeping the ball away from the other team’s basket. This is her first and last year to fight for old G. P. Sylvia Walcott—Guard—“Slivers is another of the fighting guards of our regular sextette, Fighting every minute of the game. Slivers has made a name for herself. She has two years more to play. Leora Patton—Jump Center—“Leo” is a high jumper and plays with machine like consistency. She plays a very spectacular and daring game. Marjorie Knapp—Side Center—“Boots,” with her marvelously smooth floor work, baffled many an opponent. 1 he school is fortunate to have “Boots” for two more years. Constance Baker—Jump Center—“Connie” is a brilliant player; being tall and able to manipulate the ball wherever needed. Very few opponents could get around “Connie. She will be back again next year to duplicate this year’s success. Maxine Bennett—Guard—Forward—“Max” alternated with exceeding agility, the positions of guard and forward. Her flashy playing, speedy floor work, and accurate basket shooting has assisted very ably in winning many a game. Nelda Stringer—Guard—A hard fighting, player, who stuck to her opponents and never lost track of them. “Nelda” is another girl who proved her mettle, by putting herself in a position hard to get around. GIRLS' BASKETBALL RESUME The girls’ basketball team this year, under the able coaching of Miss Lewis, will go down in the history of G. P. H. S. as one of the most fruitful and satisfactory ever witnessed in this school. Coach Lewis, in the first place had a squad of girls who had plenty of playing experience, if not on the first team of other years. The first game of the season was with Central Point, in which the squad made a poor start by being defeated 20 to 1 7. This was not a conference game, however. The next game with Gold Hill was a great deal better, the score being 33 to 6, with G. P. H. S. having the lion’s share. Fast floor work and super accurate work was featured throughout by the local girls. The girls’ alumnus sextette next took our girls for a tumble in a 7 to 3 game. The girls soon regained their lost prestige by defeating the Central Point squad 21-15. Helen Spalding starred in this game by making 1 6 of the 2 I points. Again the girls were taken back a step when the Medford girls invaded our city and took us for a 19 to 7 game. This was the first real game, though, in which keen competition was put up against the local girls. The local cave women alternated again by trouncing the Lithian girls in a hard-fought battle of the floor, the score of which was 23-21. About this time the alumni began to feel lucky, but so did the G. P. H. S. girls and proceeded to defeat the “has beens” in a 23-4 game. 1 he next two games were both played with Rogue River, the local girls taking both contests with safe scores, these being 35-13 and 30-13, respectively. 1 he last game of the season was played with Medford, who defeated us 21-9. ¥-|- GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Grants Pass 17 - - - - - Central Point 20 Grants Pass 33- - - - - - Gold Hill 6 Grants Pass 3 ----- - Alumni 4 Grants Pass 21 - - - - - Central Point 15 Grants Pass 7 ------ Medford 19 Grants Pass 23 - - - - - - Ashland 21 Grants Pass 24 ----- - Alumni 4 Grants Pass 35 Rogue River I 3 Grants Pass 30 - - - - - - Rogue River 13 Grants Pass 9 ----- - Medford 21 —56— BOYS’ BASKETBALL RESUME Our first game was with Ashland, who took advantage of our inexperienced team and defeated us 31 to I 7. However, the G. P. H. S. quintet gained much in their playing technique. I he Bear Creek boys took us down another notch by beating us 43 to 17 which defeat we took out on Gold Hill, giving them the smaller end of the 22 to II score. During the Christmas vacation the Corvallis star five took advantage of our eppicurean appetites, trimming our squad 21 to 14. Again we regained our lost place on the ladder of success by defeating Gold Hill 22 to I I. Right after that, however, the Ashland Lithians beat us 26 to 14. About this time we played a couple of games with Yreka, California. The native sons were real generous and let us win both games with the scores 29 to 19. Roseburg then came at us for the trimming we gave her before and defeated our local stars 34 to 1 3. 1 he last two games were easily won by our basket ball machine. The towns played were Phoenix and Gold Hill, the scores being 29-14; 18-16, respectively. -j- -j- BOYS’ BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Grants Pass 30 - - Rosdburg 27 Grants Pass 17 - Ashland 31 Grants Pass 17 - Medford 45 Grants Pass 22 - Gold Hill 11 Grants Pass 14 - - - - Corvallis 21 Grants Pass 21 - Central Point 30 Grants Pass 14 - Ashland 26 Grants Pass 18 - Gold Hill 19 Grants Pass 29 - Y reka 19 Grants Pass 4 - - - Y reka 6 Grants Pass 13 - - - Roseburg 34 Grants Pass 29 - Phoenix 14 Grants Pass 18 - - Gold Hill 16 —5?— McCarthy C. Harmon Gotschall Tuttle Everton Kellow D. Harmon BOYS’ BASKETBALL Leslie Kellow (captain) Red was a whirlwind on the floor this year. His guarding and basket-shooting were far above par. He played every game, and is considered one of the smartest players in the conference. Loren Tuttle “Tut” made a name for himself, as probably the most dangerous man that ever fought for G. P. H. S. His playing ability will long be remembered by all those who have seen him in action. Claude Gotschall Gotch was the quintet’s star basket tosser. Coming from Santa Barbara, he has lived up to the wonderful record which follows him north. “Gotch is also very adapt in guarding the opposing basketeers. Gerald Everton Jerry” the only tall player on the regular squad, made good in the two essential parts of basketball; that of efficiently guarding, and consistently shooting a goodly number of baskets. 1 his is “Jerry’s last year on the quintet. Cecil Harmon “Cece” was a wonderful all around man, he shot well, he guarded well, he played well. “Cece” is an extremely fast person on the floor, being at the right place at the right time. Substitutes: Malvin McCarthy—Forward Mac” although only a sub made a good snappy player, quick on his feet, an accurate basket shooter and a man who could keep his temper. “Mac has another year to play, and his presence will assure G. P. H. S. of at least one good player next year. Donald Harmon—Center “hriday’s” extraordinary height and reach will without a doubt land him a berth as next year’s regular center. Besides being blessed with this abnormal reach “Friday” is a good basket shooter. —59— TRACK After two years of discontinuation. Grants Pass High School again resumed the idea of a track team. A great amount of interest was shown by the various students when Coach Brown announced that there would be a track meet this spring. As soon as the warm weather began, action was taken towards the construction of the equipment used by the cinder artists. The track to be used for the long distance races, was plowed up and harrowed. Standards for the high jump and pole vault were built; the shot, discus and vaulting poles were procured, the obsolete jumping pit was dug out and filled up with fresh sawdust. On April 1 5, the inter-class track meet was held. There were two classes, “A” and “B. The class A was for all boys over I I 5 pounds and class B for all those under I I 5. The Seniors won the class A meet, but were unable to participate in class B. as there was no one in the class who weighed under the 1 15 pounds. The Frosh won the combination of the two meets. On April 23, the best of the track members journeyed to Eugene where the U. of O. was holding a track meet for all schools in the state. The local boys did not win the meet, but it did them a world of good. Another track meet at O. A. C. was attended, but the results and fine details were not ready in time to appear in this annual. Some of the positions the different students claim are as follows: mile, Loren Tuttle and John Chipley; pole vaults, Claude Gotschall, Dale Griffin and Malvin McCarthy: high jump, Alden Thompson, Loren Tuttle and Orion Garrett; shot put, Loren Tuttle and John Chipley; discus, Cecil Harmon and Morris Jordan; broad jump. Claude Gotschall and Jack Dressel; 100 yard dash. Don Hall and Albert Jewell; 220 yard and 440 yard, Don Hall and Alden Thompson. The girls of the school also had a track team that showed up well when entered in the inter-class meet for girls. -j-¥ -j- -j- WHEN A MAN’S A MAN (With apologies to Kipling) “Open the old cigar box and give me a stoggie stout For things are running crossways, and Peggy and I are out. We quarreled about Melachrinos—we fought over Old Gold too. And I know she’s a dizzy onion, and she says I'm a God blessed fool. She says I must smoke Egyptian with a little perfume and dope. But I want my good old stoggies if even they are half rope.” And so runs the tale of sorrow (or bragging if you like) Of the lad who favors stoggies in place of a coffin spike. But don’t you worry Peggy, for in a month or two Stoggies will hit the ash can and he’ll get him a plug to chew. And then with saliva running like a nun to a hidden cloister Every gaboon is an excuse to free himself of an oyster. What his mind will then conjure is a question yet to be solved. But by no means be excited if it is snuff that is evolved. —60— HI-Y CLUB I he Hi-Y Club elected as its officers; Vernon Trimble, president; Dale Griffin, vice-president; and Orion Garrett, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Webster. Mr. Edwards, and Mr. Nickel were chosen as advisers. Due to vacancies that occurred the following officers were elected; Emil Harbeck, president; Jack Doyle, vice-president; and Bea Kenyon, secretary-treasurer. As a Hi-Y benefit the boys sponsored a minstrel show from which they received a fair percentage of the gate receipts. Basketball served as an agreeable diversion for those boys interested in athletics and a team of high merit resulted. land. I he club also sent 21 representatives to the Older Boys’ Conference held in Ash- Luther—If I kiss you will you call your mother? Mary—Not unless you want to kiss the whole family. -j- v-j-v -j- Lloyd S. says, “Oh, the lonesomeness of being stuck on ones’ self.” «M -j- Bundy H.—I could die waltzing with you. Virginia R.—You will if you don’t keep off my feet. —61— HI-G CLUB Although somewhat inactive, a Hi-G club was organized at the beginning of the year. In order to insure proper management at all times, the following officers were elected : Charles Russell, Hi-Guy; Helen Spalding, Vice Hi-Guy; Loren uttle. Money Guy; and Florence Matney, Secretary. 1 he outstanding social event of the year was the hike given during the Christmas vacation, on which all alumnus Hi-G members were invited. 1 he club consists of students who have earned their letter either in athletics or in debate. —62— PYTHAGOREAN CLUB I he Pythagoreans chose as officers this year Constance Baker, president; Helen Spalding, vice-president; and Gerald Everton. secretary-treasurer. The only membership qualification is a minor in mathematics, or that the member be taking his second year work. I his year the club held a hike during the earlier part of the year and a progressive party during the second semester both of which terminated at Fred’s Auto Park. Other parties were staged too late to have a place in this annual. —63— AGGIES I he Agriculture Club enrolled nearly forty members this year, lire officers elected were: Willis Ausland, president; Ray Varner, vice-president; Donald Harmon, secretary-treasurer; John Chipley, sargeant-at-arms; and Ben Alberts, reporter to Scroll. It was decided that meetings be held every second I uesday in each month and that every meeting would include a program and feed. Ihe fact that the Grants Pass Aggies accepted Cottage Grove’s invitation to participate in the oratorical contest and sent Holt Wardrip, Oliver Accord and Ben Alberts as speakers, shows that there are very many interesting features of the organization in which one may take part. To be listed as one of the most outstanding social diversions of the Aggs' year is the banquet which was given them by the Medford Agricultural Club. I he basketball team was unusually successful this year as the highest score in eight out of thirteen games played was found to belong to the Grants Pass boys. On Saturday, March 5, Ora Knifong, Willis Ausland. Albert Jewell and Ben Alberts spoke on agricultural subjects to the Rogue River Valley Grange who appreciated the discourses very much. True to their aim, the club is certainly encouraging vocational agriculture to the fullest extent. When told to write a long sentence by Miss Humphrey, Red Kellow wrote “Imprisonment for Life.” - -j. + Miss Landon—What was Washington’s Farewell Address? Levi S.—It may have been heaven. —64— liMC and ID mmu GIRLS’ BASK.LTBALL SKIT I he girls basketball team dramatized one of Leora Patton’s dreams in the form of a musical to raise funds for a number of tiips. Geraldine Johnston and Margy Knapp began by Breezing Along with the Breeze.” followed by Connie Baker beseeching Mary Lou” to say I do. Margaret Crawford then sang “In a Little Spanish Town.” After that Geraldine and Margy heralded the entrance of Ida Wertz who was bewailing the fact that her “Sweetie’s Due at Two to Two Today. Her valet, Caroline Harbeck, suffered a worse fate through having so many bundles she couldn’t carry them. Connie Baker again let people know that some one was “Precious,” and then Lucy Cass let the audience rest their gaze upon her “Baby Face.” The end. a tribute to G. P. H. S., was “We said We’d Never Come Back, But Here We Are, Here We Are.” -j- BOYS’ BASKETBALL SKIT The boys basketball skit was an exciting game between the Crescent City Clam Diggers and G. P. H. S. girls, the boys posing as girls. Referee Eugene Layton, introduced the G. P. girls; Claude Gotschall. Jerry Everton. Leslie Kellow, Guy Pollard and Malvin McCarthy. Mr. Brown (alias Miss L.ewis) gave them a heart to heart talk and the game started. An exciting game throughout was staged, stopping once in a while to powder noses and sing “Just Before the Battle Mother” or to give a yell for the Crescent City girls. Mr. Brown then sang “I Want to Be Loved by Someone,” looking as though he really did. lliese skits raised quite a bit of money for the athletic fund along with some admiration for the ability to act. —65— STUNT NITE Stunt Nite was very successful from a dramatic viewpoint this year. The Seniors, whose stunt won the prize, was one mixed with beauty, music, love and tragedy. The dreams of Loren Tuttle, a prisoner, from his childhood days when he played tag with a little girl until the time of his marriage to her, were very beautifully acted. Then, the remembrance of being torn away from her on his wedding day to be thrust into prison, until at last an old, old man he found himself still united in love with her even though the prison walls separated them. The Junior’s, a Chinese skit, was one of much beauty added to the mystery and solemnity of a Chinese court scene.. The stage, with its beautiful settings, to show the beauty of the Princess Connie Baker, the dance by Marion Turner and Heloise Opdycke and the fan drill and singing by a group, gave a touch of real grand opera to thef evening’s entertainment. The Sophomore’s, a comedy in the form of an up-to-date romance, was also well-given. Its elaborate stage settings and the modern dad and mother, hero and heroine tended much merriment to the program. The Freshmen’s, a Gypsy scene with its desert background, beautiful gypsy pioneers and dancer showed real talent in dramatics. 1 he Fourth Annual Stunt Nite was recognized as a success from the financial standpoint also. The carnival, a new feature added much to the profits of the affair. The proceeds went to the Toka as the custom has formerly been. —66— KEMPY Characters: “Pa” Bence “Ma” Bence -Jane Wade Ben Wade Kate Bence Ruth Bence Duke Merrill “Kempy” James Loren Tuttle Ida Wertz Virginia Reid Carrell Wissing Olive Overton Helen Spalding Lloyd Schmidt -Gerald Everton Duke Merrill has been in love with Kate Bence for years and when he returns to patch up a two years’ quarrel he provokes her, and she runs off with the unsuspecting Kempy, who, by the way, is in love with Ruth. The family is all rejoicing over the supposed elopement of Jane and Duke when she arrives on the scene with the plumber, Kempy. for a husband. Unseen complications arise and Pa’s sarcatsic gruffness and Jane’s and Ma’s witticisms afforded a continual source of amusement to the audience. Ben Wade and Duke Merrill at last arrive on the scene with the information that the marriage can be annulled. And the usual clinch and happy ending occur. Kempy was successfully presented by the class of '27 April 26 and 27. The audiences of both nights were exceptionally well pleased with the play and the dramatic ability portrayed. —67— ORCHESTRA Under the direction of Mr. Trepte the High School has become the possessor of a real orchestra. A concert consisting of fine classic numbers was given bebruary eighteenth in the high school auditorium. Because of the high merit of the performance it was regiven March fourteenth in the Social Service Hall, under the sponsorship of the Parent Teacher Association of the city. A plan has been made by which concerts will be given in Roseburg and Crescent City. Concerts were given in Ashland. Rogue River, and broacasted from station KMED at Medford. First Violins: Mary Durham Geraldine Thompson Marguerite Mac Lachlan Richardt Hansen Flute: Klin Hansen Violin-Cello: Luther Lucas First Clarinets: Lucian Lucas Charles Ernst Trombone: Ronald Beers Oliver Wilder First Trumpet: Mrs. John Hansen Second Violins: Helen Richards Ruth Brietmaver Herbert Dillingham Ernest Fletcher Jack Huyler Harold Hansen Second Clarinets: Hollace Dole Claude Green Donald Bailey Harold Kiebel Second Trumpet: Lewis Stidham Winifred Wilder Wayne Ryan George Proctor Sterling Bailey Joseph Schumacher Saxophones. Edwin Dole Carrol Wissing Beverly Carre 11 Peter Proctor Drums: Glenn Pearson Harry Skow Piano: Helen Wise Director—Martin Trepte •—68— SENIOR RECEPTION On October 30, 1926, the concentrates of 1927 entertained the Freshmen, new teachers and alumni. 1 he halls were very beautifully decorated in blue and white, with witches, cats, and autumn leaves intermingled. 1 he activities for the evening started with a grand march through the halls led by Cecil Harmon and Doris bootberg. This ended in the auditorium where the program of the evening was given. Cecil Harmon, Senior president, gave the welcome, which was responded to by Melba Cecil for the new students and by Miss Walker for the faculty. Following the talks a collegiate frolic was presented in two acts. The first act was a street scene presented by Gerald Everton, Buster Russell, Claude Gotschall, and Carroll Wissing. When the curtains again rose, there was disclosed a beautifully furnished and lighted room where the party was held. I he guests were greeted with music on the violin by M iss MacLachlan accompanied by Miss Humphrey. Buster Russell then sang a solo, “Song of the Moon.” Florence Matney and Jerry Everton next presented a dance, after which Miss Humphrey told a weird ghost story. A masked figure surprised everyone by doing the clog. The evening’s program was concluded with group singing. The clever silver and crimson programs were filled with autographs during the next intermission. Refreshments of pie, whipped cream, and hot chocolate were served to the guests by maids from the Junior High School. -j- -|- -j- PYTHAGOREAN HIKE On October 23, 1926, at 6:00 o’clock a large number of Pythagoreans assembled at the High School. From the High School they “hiked” in cars to Slate Creek, where they alighted for the “eats”. After eating, the rusty crew of Pythagoreans adjourned to Fred’s Auto Camp, where they spent the remainder of the evening dancing and playing cards. Miss Riddle was the big boss for the evening. —6t — BIG “G” PLACED ON MT. BALDY Class rivalry was forgotten in the construction of a huge G” on Mount Baldy November 6. Members from each class met at the courthouse and proceeded from there to the foot of the mountain. I he party then split, the boys carrying their portion of the lime and the girls following with the eats”. The march to the top was full of comical and tragical episodes. Arriving at the top, where the giant G” had been marked out. the boys cleared away the growth and completed the letter. The members of the various classes then returned to the spring where beans, fried potatoes, coffee, pie and pickles were served to the famished laborers. After eating, Mr. Wardrip called a vote to decide upon the class having the largest number present. I he Seniors and Sophomores stood at the top of the list. -j- -j- -j- PYTHAGOREAN PARTY On Wednesday evening. March 30. about twenty-five Pythagoreans assembled at the Opdycke home. I he plan for the evening was a progressive party.” going from one house to another, playing games at the various houses. After playing a few games at the Opdycke house, the gang left to make a raid on the Riddle home. 1 he entertainment consisted mainly of playing cootie which was highly enjoyed by all. Arthur Jones was the most efficient one in getting “cooties” and was awarded a prize for his distinction. F rom Riddle’s the frolicking bunch made their way to Blanchard’s where they were enthusiastically welcomed. The boys, seeming to enjoy their own company, gathered in one room and played “poker” while they were not eating pop-corn. The girls, not to be outdone, selected another room and played “pig.” I he supply of pop-corn was soon exhausted and the crowds began to get nervous so they adjourned to Baker’s. After everybody had again arrived upon the scene of action they were told to take off their shoes. After a slight delay during which the windows were opened the guests readily parted with the articles. The shoes were then gathered up and placed in a dark room. The signal was then given for everybody to find his own shoes. After the commotion had died down somewhat, forlorn figures could be seen wandering around the house. Upon closer inspection they seemed to be barefoot. A few dances were enjoyed by those lucky enough to find their shoes. The Pythagoreans journeyed to Fred’s Auto Camp where the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served to the mathematic sharks. Miss Riddle and Miss Sanford were the chaperones for the evening. -j- -j- SENIOR GET-TOGETHER On a pleasant evening of March 18, 1927. the concentrates of '27 sought a little recreation from their intensive mining for knowledge. I l ey all met at the courthouse about five-thirty o’clock and from there they went to the Rogue River Grange Hall. The hall was very beautifully decorated in crimson and silver. Here they went prospecting for food and found the rich cache of meat pie, sandwiches, salad, cocoa and two kinds of cake, which was served about seven o’clock. The dining room was decorated with appleblossoms and the tables were adorned with very stunning crimson and silver candles which furnished a very weird light for the Seniors. Some of the Senior girls acted as waitresses and played the role exceedingly well. During the course of dinner many toasts were given and the room was kept ringing by the singing of the carefree students. After each concentrate had appeased his appetite the crowd adjourned to the reception room. The “bunch” as they were all gathered in the room sure did catch the eye. The Senior girls were all dressed in blue and white smocks and the boys in white sailor trousers and white shirts. They were soon organized and began playing games. —70— I he games were enjoyed by all and about ten o’clock the Bohemians” arrived. This high-class orchestra, which is well-known throughout the country, favored the enthusiastic concentrates with a few numbers. The music was thoroughly used and enjoyed by everyone. -j- ■(■ JUNIOR 100 PER CENT HOLIDAY As a premium for winning the contest for student body dues the Juniors were awarded a half-holiday. At one o’clock Friday afternoon, March 1 I, 1927, the Juniors met at the courthouse before going to Cave Camp. After the Juniors had assembled they had quite a time arranging transportation, but they finally hired a taxi and everything was all right. I he trip to Cave Camp was made without mishap and everyone arrived in one piece and happy. As they did not have much time, the “eats had to be served in short order. After the usual result of such action a few games were played and then the return journey was made. Upon arriving in town most of the Juniors attended a concert given in the Presbyterian Social Service Hall. -j- -j- -j- SENIOR SECOND BREAKFAST About seven o’clock, the concentrates of 1927 gathered at the High School to enjoy another breakfast. While breakfast was being prepared by the Senior girls, the cast was rehearsing “Kempy”. The gong finally sounded and breakfast was served at seven thirty in the sewing room. Judging from the actions of the Seniors, the breakfast was a huge success. 1 he menu consisted of I- rench fried toast, two kinds of jelly, and coffee. •(• •]•. -j- FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE PARTY The h reshmen entertained the Sophomores with a return party Saturday, March 26, 1927. Games were played, followed by a short program in the school auditorium. Refreshments were served immediately afterwards. The refreshments consisted of cake, ice cream, and punch. -j- -j- SENIOR BREAKFAST Bright and early on the morning of October 13, 1926, members of the Senior class could be seen trailing towards the High School. I here must be some underlying cause for all this excitement for the everyday mining for knowledge would never cause them to rise so early. The incentive for the early rising was a breakfast. It was a community affair with each Senior donating. The breakfast was cooked and served by the Senior girls. The menu, which consisted of bacon, eggs, toast, coffee and cocoa, was thoroughly enjoyed by all those present. -j- -j-¥ -j- JUNIOR PICNIC After the football game on Saturday, October 25, 1926, all the Juniors met at Wissing's prior to a hike. From Wissing’s they went out to Louse Creek, where a huge bonfire was built by the various members of the class. The bonfire soon became the center of interest as it was very cold, and there were weiners and buns to be roasted. After the eats” had been devoured, as everyone felt happy, a few games were played and some stories told. The crowd then left for Fred’s Auto Camp where the rest of the evening was spent in dancing. —71— SOPHOMORE - FRESHMAN PARTY The Sophomores entertained the Freshmen on a pleasant evening. Peter and Polly decided to have a party, and they entertained a number of (intelligent) guests, who entertained the audience with music, and a piece spoken by different girls. Forgetful Fanny capped the climax by announcing refreshments in the sewing room. A general rush for refreshments followed which was checked by policemen on guard at the door. The hungry Freshmen were served delicious pie of assorted kinds, ice cream and cider. FRESHMAN HIKE On October 30 the Freshmen had a Saturday hike. Their Latin teacher. Miss Walker, chaperoned the hike. When the crowd reached Louse Creek, they hungrily partook of weenies, buns and marshmallows. -j- -j- JUNIOR OUTING On Friday evening after school members of the Junior class met at Wissing’s store. From there they rode in cars to the foot of Ml. Baldy. Somehow in the journey to the top the bunch was separated into two groups, each going by different trails. The customary eats were not very abundant, but were very good. After this they attempted to put their number, twenty eight, on the mountain. They must have been inexperienced in the art. or by some mysterious manner was the numeral removed? The next morning there was no 28 visible on Mt. Baldy, but instead there appeared a beautiful ‘27. -j- -]• JUNIOR-SENIOR BARBECUE On April 16. 1927. the Court House was again the center of student activity. At 10:00 o’clock the members of the Junior and Senior classes met there prior to their trip up Little Applegate where the barbecue was to be held. Old Sol was not at his best, but there was a large and peppy crowd, and all arrived at the destination safely. While waiting for the rest of the bunch and for the cooks to prepare the eats, various people engaged in a baseball game with pine cones for the ball and a pick handle for a bat. The baseball game proved the center of attraction and there was soon a large crowd engaged in the national pastime. Other industrious students sought recreation in barnyard golf and in strolling about the neighboring woods. About I :30 a call was made for the Seniors to come and get their eats which consisted of barbecued meat, sandwiches, potatoes, beans, salad, banana pudding, cake and coffee. Before eating, the Seniors gave the Juniors three rousing cheers, and then joyfully proceeded with the eats. After the eats had been disposed of and all hands happy, a big Easter egg hunt was announced. I he enthusiastic hunters were told to look within a radius of about 400 yards. l he supply of eggs soon gave out and the hunt was called to a stop and the prize awarded to the winner of the hunt. The barbecueists soon began looking around for new fields to conquer and the interest turned to Jackson Hot Springs. Some of the barbecueists, desiring a thrill, sailed down the river in a row boat which they had brought along. Upon arriving at the Hot Springs, the more courageous members went in for a short swim, necessarily short because of the high temperature of the water. Upon leaving Jackson Hot Springs the party divided; some staying in Medford for the show; and others returning home. r THE VALLEY OF MISSING MEN It was not our fault, certainly it wasn’t. No man with sound judgement could ever have been found in that desolate region of deserted mines after dark unless he were one of those old-timers whose graves dotted the little gulch. There were many of these graves, too; for many men had died trying to prove a claim by might rather than by right. That is neither here nor there, however. The facts of the case were that we were there and wanted to get out before the dread hour, twelve, arrived. There were hundreds of blood-curdling stories connected with this terrible little basin, and we were not in the mood to test the validity of any of the terrifying ghost stories we had heard. We had just twenty minutes to get out! Which way should we go? Blackness, blackness, nothing but blackness everywhere! We gradually worked into a run but it availed us nothing. Fifteen minutes until twelve o’clock. Terror struck at our hearts. Anything, Oh anything just to get out. Like a motion picture, there unfolded before my mind’s eye many of the terrorizing tales I had heard. While we stopped for breath, I lit a match and recognized the grave of one tall, lean Jacques Du Pre’. 1 here was the picture of the man as he was found. Several of the bones of his body were protruding from the flesh and in his hands on his chest he held his severed head. On the pale, thin face, which showed his cheek bones perfectly, was a foreboding, sinister grin. Four hundred feet north was the last resting place of a jolly Irishman. 1 hat is, it was the final resting place of all that could be found of him. A hand, half of his chest, and most of one leg were never found. On and on we stumbled like two drunks in a snow storm. Although the ground was not familiar to us, we knew that every square rod of it had some gruesome story all its own. We went on, nevertheless, and soon came to a gigantic snag, which had one enormous limb hanging over the old stage road. This tree had often served for holding the fateful noose that ended many a man's life, but I always remembered just one story of that old tree. An Indian had gone on a rampage and had killed five white women. I he population, enraged, determined to make an example of him. He was hung from the noose, not hanged, and piece by piece his flesh was hacked from the bones. Finally nothing remained except that horrible, silent frame of an Indian. For three months it hung there as a drear reminder of what had happened to one redskin. What is that? It is there! It has come to claim one more victim! There, quite visible in spite of the dark, hung that skeleton. Would it claim both of us—if not, which one? Approaching noiselessly it came up to us and took the hand of my partner. Was I to be spared? Again darkness. Everything was a blank. At sunrise I awoke. My partner was gone, the being was gone, the tree still stood, but my hair was snow-white. No one believed me. but my buddy was gone, and I am spending my last days with that frightful vision always before my eyes.—Sterling Bailey —73— THE GOLD DIGGER The mining industry holds another vocation, that of the lady-assessor, commonly called “gold digger.” Her work is as different from that of her consorts as Mary Pickford’s is from Carrie Jacobs Bond’s. Yet, different though she may be, she has the power to assay the fortunes of the various sources of gold that supply her daily wants as no banker can. Gold digging is not an art discovered in the modern age, in fact, it is as old as Eve should be. The great ladies of Rome. Greece, Egypt, France and England have resorted to masculine help when in need. Cleopatra, seducer of Antony, in a moment of pique because Caesar was unaffected by her attractions turned to the Dictator’s greatest general as a possible subject to vent her ire upon. l imes have changed, yet the gold-digger’s spirit has lived on immortally, incorporating itself in our daily social life. The present day gold-digger is as skilled in her trade as the most successful assayer. Cleverer than her contemporaries in the mining industry, she must rely upon her wits to bring results in the way of needed jewelry and clothes. Her compliments to the “big butter and egg man, her actions toward the “big orange grower from California” must produce what she desires. She must immediately, with a glance, determine whether the victim under observation is capable of owning a Rolls Royce or a Ford, depending, of course, upon the class to which she belongs. Caste is sharply defined here, and woe unto the low caste member who invades the territory of her superior. The first group, and the lowest, consists of the “common gold-digger. She expects but little attention for her actions and wishes only a temporary regard from her beneficiary with, of course, slight pay in return for services rendered. The second class consists of those who return only a slight recompense to their “big dairymen from New York” for the honors conferred upon them. Perhaps it is a “dinner party” that they are willing to indulge in for their “dates.” Third, we have the professional gold-digger, the one who takes all and gives nothing. She is satisfied with nothing cheaper than a Willys St. Claire Brougham or a Mercedes Landaulet. A fur coat is the least that she can expect in return for an evening of1 entertainment. As the last type, there is the truly great gold-digger—the one who gives all and takes nothing. She is the second Pollyanna, the Glad Girl, distributing joy as she goes, for other’s sakes. But the fact remains that she is a gold-digger, for she derives happiness and joy for others from the selfish element that is spread throughout the earth. She sacrifices herself for the benefit of others and gams no profit for herself but the satisfaction of knowing that she is doing good. Hers is the path that is set with thorns—the other types are met with open arms, but she is forced back into the shadows, where her good work may not be carried on, while her sister gold-diggers are introducing themselves into the throngs of the lust maddened people of the world. No matter what they say, what they do, what they pretend, women may all be placed in the four groups, for there are no intermediates. Recall the women of your acquaintance and group them—to find that the last group is far smaller. Remember and profit. By Leo Bunch —74— tafcn ilat Monday, September I 3—School again. 7 he office is crowded and everyone is rushing around hunting for their rooms. 1 uesday, September I 4-— 1 he gale is subsiding. No one was fatally injured. First football practice. Wednesday, September 15—fair and warmer. The poor, green f rosh are beginning to get worried about what the Juniors have in mind. 1 hursday, September I 6—1 he total of events which happened at G. P. H. S. today—nil. f riday, September 17—The farm animals class went to the Jackson County Fair to practice judging cattle. Monday, September 20—First girls’ basketball practice. Miss Maloney visited the public speaking class. 1 uesday, September 21—Mr. Greenleaf, the interpreter of Rip Van Winkle, visited the public speaking class. Wednesday, September 22—First orchestra practice, Mr. Martin I repte leader. I hursday, September 23—Red Kellow and Buster Russell are back to fight for G. P. H. S. Senior meeting. Friday, September 24—First rally of the year. Parent Teacher meeting. Monday, September 27—Scroll drive opens. Public speaking class started it off. 1 uesday, September 28—Assembly for the assignment of assembly seats. Wednesday, September 29—First S. B. A. meeting. Seniors 100 per cent in Scroll contest. Thursday, September 30—Preparatory pep assembly for Rally Nite. All the classes held meeting. Friday, October I-—Pep day rally. Juniors win first prize. Saturday, October 2—Grants Pass displayed wonderful spirit in the football game with Myrtle Point; we lost I 3-0. Monday, October 4—Husky displayed a beautiful pair of autographed pumps. —75— Tuesday, October 5—Another group of frosh arrived to take up its abode in the cellar. Wednesday, October 6—Ouch! Six weeks exams. 1 hursday, October 7—First 1 oka meeting. Vernon Trimble is editor. Triday, October 8—Trosh were initiated. Juniors and Seniors had a dispute in the hall. Bervle had a taffy pull at her house. Monday, October I I—Senior reception postponed. Misses Landon and Lewis went on a hike to the “Cat’s Meow.” They were all alone except for two howling cats. Tuesday, October 12—I irst Senior breakfast. You feed. Pythagorean hike. Wednesday, October 13—Dean Milam spoke to assembly on China. The reception for the new teachers was held at the Methodist Church. The Ladies of the Aid Society were the hostesses. 1 hursday, October 14—Sophomores had a hike. Rinkeydinks beat the Hotten- dirtys. Triday, October 15—The Aggie club had its first meeting. Saturday, October 16—The G. P. H. S. football held Ashland’s team to a 0-0 tie. Monday, October 1 8. I uesday, October 19—Teachers’ Institute at which the high school orchestra played several numbers. Wednesday, October 20—Miss Wallace said she enjoyed one thing at least during institute. It was a talk on the degradation of war by Prof. Roy R. Hewitt. 1 hursday, October 21—Student council voted money to help Toka pay last year’s debt. T riday. October 22—Cottage Grove tied our own warriers 6-6. Monday, October 25—The new Senior caps arrived—blue and white tarns. Small pox is rather contagious 1 uesday, October 26—Juniors had a secret meeting. Our football team is getting small pox. Wednesday, October 27—A big ‘28 appeared on Mt. Baldy. 1 hursday, October 28—’27 made its appearance on Baldy. Friday, October 29—Still the ‘27 on Baldy. Was Red Kellow lonesome today? T rosh-Soph party. Saturday, October 30—With a crippled team Grants Pass was beaten by Ashland 22-6. Senior reception. Monday, November I—Assembly. Plans were started to place a big G on Baldy. 1 uesday, November 2—Senior English classes wrote letters to several football men who were out with small-pox. Wednesday. November 3—Jubilee quartet entertained S. B. 1 hursday. November 4—Public speaking class organized into a parliamentary law class. Triday, November 5—Hi-G elected officers and planned a hike. Rinkydinks beat Hottendirtys 22-6. Basketball season started. Saturday, November 6—Big G. on Baldy. Monday, November 8-—Aggie meeting. Caroline Harbeck was elected as the T reshman candidate for Beauty Queen. 1 uesday, November 9—Soph class meeting elected Maxine Bennett for their candidate for Beauty Queen. Wednesday, November 10—Husky Spalding will have the support of the Senior class in the contest for Queen. 1 hursday, November I I—M. M. history classes put out Medieval papers with antique news in them. Triday, November 12—Seniors won the Toka contest. Monday, November 15—Voting foi Queen begins. Frosh are ahead. —76— I uesday, November I6-—Membeis of Chemistry classes have colds because they made chlorine yesterday and they are suffering the after effects. Wednesday. November I 7-—Sophs took lead in contest. I hursday, November 18—Frosh ahead until 3:00 but Seniors managed to elect Husky for Queen. Friday, November 19—Boys’ issue of the Scroll. Winter Carnival. Senior rings arrived as well as the Junior sweaters. Monday, November 22—F irst debate meeting. Subjects for inter-class debate were decided upon. I uesday, November 23—Someone else besides the Seniors has a new ring—Scroll meeting. Wednesday, November 24—Juniors gave a splendid Thanksgiving play in the assembly. Monday, November, 29—Mr. Nickel inaugurated a new rule regarding talking in his classes—don’t do it! ! ! I uesday, November 30—Senior meeting. Executive council took charge of affairs. S. B. meeting: Senior English classes, with help of Parliamentary law class, showed what they knew about rules of procedure. Wednesday, December 1—Sophomore sweaters arrive. I hursday. December 2—Aggie talkers entertain Senior English classes. F riday, December 3—Christian Endeavor party at Social Service Hall. Monday, December 6—Hi-G made real preparations for a hike to Graves Creek. Assembly was called to announce P. T. A. meeting. 1 uesday, December 7-—Dr. Flail spoke to Student Body on Preparedness. Wednesday. December 8—Report Cards—Ouch ! I hursday, December 9-—-Alumni were beaten by girls' basketball team 7-6. Saturday, December I I—Juniors hike—-pretty cold. Aggies beaten by Cottage Grove. Monday, December I 3—Rev. Ladd talked to Occupation class on Ministry as a Profession. 1 uesday, December 14—Student council decided to install a pencil machine. Senior meeting to formulate plans for Christmas play. Central Point beats girls 20-14. Wednesday, December 15—Hi-G had a meeting to discuss a uniform G. De-Molavs sponser “Memory Lane. Assembly to introduce pencil machine. 1 hursday, December i 6—Senior practice for Christmas play. Friday, December 17—Mr. Mishler gives the Seniors a sentence structure test. Saturday, December 18—Some members of the faculty made visits to the Cat’s Meow. Monday, December 20 —Dr. Moser gave a talk on Surgery as a profession to the Occupation class. Senior meeting to arrange for decorations. Public Speaking class takes up debate. Tuesday, December 21—Boys’ and girls’ teams beat Gold Hill. Senior English classes have class in room 32 to practice Christmas program. Wednesday, December 22—Fountains covered up with decorations. What happened to 1 ressa Bunch?. 1 hursday, December 23—Christmas Scroll. Bob Lutz won prize for the best story. Seniors give Christmas play. Monday, January 3, 1927—The La Revistas for the Spanish classes arrived. School again, a new year and a new start. 1 uesday, January 4—1 he school is getting into line again after the holidays. Wednesday, January 5—Flop Matney is back again. Thursday, January 6—There was a pep assembly in which a boy from one of the other schools gave a harmonica solo. Friday, January 7—Girls win from Central Point 7-15. Boys lose to Central Point 21-30. Tuesday, January I I—Hoopsters beaten by Medford. Thursday, January 13—The delegates to the convention at Eugene left; some in the morning, and some at noon. T riday, January 14—Conference at Eugene. Hi-Y bean feed. Monday, January 1 7—Some of the delegates didn't return. I uesday, January 18—Why did Miss Humphrey miss the bus at Eugene? Wednesday, January 19—Junior meeting. 1 hursday, January 20—Senior meeting—among things discussed were finances. Scroll memberships and Stunt Nite. Triday, January 21—Girls beat Ashland 23-21. Boys lost to Ashland 14-24. Monday, January 24—Boys had an assembly to discuss sports for the rest of the year. 1 he vote was a tie between baseball and track. I uesday, January 25—I he Seniors were warned about graduation requirements by Mr. Wardrip. Wednesday, January 26—Notice was received of a debate with Medford. Debaters began to work. 1 hursday, January 27—Student Body meeting to discuss appropriations of Student Body treasury money. Triday, January 28—Girls gave a basketball skit to raise money for a proposed trip. Monday, January 31—Rev. Ladd and Mrs. Hodge worked with debaters. 1 uesday, Tebruary I—The DeMolays gave a dance. Debate with Medford postponed. Wednesday, Tebruary 2—A surprise party at Ernst’s home. The trip to Corvallis was postponed because of the flu. 1 hursday, Tebruary 3—Scandal broke out with Geneva Olts and Tom Lenhart as actors. 1 uesday. Tebruary 8—Debaters had a lunch after the work was done. Wednesday, Tebruary 9—Lost both debates with Medford one 3-0 and the other 2-1. 1 hursday, Tebruary 19—There was a peculiar air as of death around G. P. H. S. Triday, Tebruary I I—Stunt nite—Seniors won. Monday, Tebruary 14-—Mae Fleming gave a bridge party at her home. 1 uesday, Tebruary 15—Debators enjoyed sandwiches, punch and cake after debate meeting. Wednesday, Tebruary 16-—Lost debates to Ashland 2-1, 2-1. 1 hursday, Tebruary 17—Miss Modeland, now married, was a visitor of the high school. Friday, February 18—Girl basketeers went to Crescent City Monday, Tebruary 21—1 he flood kept many people away from school today. 1 uesday, Tebruary 22—Sophomore class gave a play for Washington's birthday. 1 hursday, Tebruary 24—Boys beat Roseburg 21-25. Triday, Tebruary 25—Both basketball teams won from Phoenix. Monday, Tebruary 28— Girls’ basketball team lost to Ashland 25-1 7. 1 uesday, March 1—The girls won the Scroll membership contest, so the boys are to give them a party. Wednesday, March 2—Seniors had a Senior breakfast. 1 hursday, March 3—1 here was a shower given in honor of Mrs. Howard Rimer. Friday, March 4—Tom Stott sang a solo in a pep assembly. A party and dance was given in honor of Roseburg and Crescent City. Monday, March 7—Senior girls’ meeting to discuss dresses for the social activities which are to follow soon. 1 uesday, March 8—Senior boys' meeting to discuss clothes for commencement. Plain dark suits were decided upon. —78— Wednesday, March 9-—Miss Humphrey, Dean of Girls, gave the girls a talk in the assembly. 1 hursday, March 10—Girls had a track meeting in Miss Lewis’s room. hriday, March I I—Juniors took a half holiday. Second orchestra concert at social service hall. Monday, March 14—A group of Seniors were given a week’s vacation. Wednesday, March 16—I he work on discussing the track was finished. 1 hursday. March I 7—1 he Scroll party which is to be given by the boys was set for April second. hriday, March 18—Senior Get-to-gether at Grange Hall. Monday, March 21—Assembly. Snap day set for April first. 1 uesday, March 22—Everyone was sent from the building at noon because the weather is warm enough to eat outdoors. Wednesday, March 23—A trophy appeared on the wall in room 22 and a sub went out for more clothes. 1 hursday, March 24—DeMolay entertained Medford chapter. hriday, March 25—Sophs hike to Ament dam. Monday, March 28—Blue Monday was dead. 1 uesday, March 29—Progressive party by Pythagorean society. Wednesday, March 30—Somebody nearly lost her smock and a fight resulted. 1 hursday, March 31—Student body meeting to nominate student body officers. hriday, April I—Orchestra went to S. O. Normal to give a concert. Monday, April 4—Dean Dubach talked to Seniors and Junior classes as well as to the assembly. I uesday, April 5—Orchestra played over K.. M. E. D. Wednesday, April 6—Junior class meeting set April 16 for Junior-Senior Barbecue. I hursday, April 7—Boys’ Scroll came out. C. E. Party “Fascinating Fanny Brown.” hriday, April 8—Scroll party—a masque affair. Monday April 1 I—Senior meeting to determine advertising and selling tickets for “Kempy.” 1 uesday, April 12—Sophs beat Seniors 3-2 in a basketball game. W ednesday, Aprill I 3—School was pretty slow in G. P. on April I 3. 1 hursday, April 14—Senior party on Applegate, sand, sand, sand! Last faculty luncheon. hriday, April 15—Inter-class track meet. Frosh won. More electioneering, h rosh girls gave Frosh boys a party. Monday, April 18—h acuity beat Seniors 21-1. 1 uesday, April 19—Juniors beat Sophs 7-1. Wednesday. April 20—S. B. election. Dole for president; Conklin, vice president ; Durham, secretary; Procter, treasurer, and Sheldon, ticket manager. Husky Spalding elected May Queen. 1 hursday. April 21—hrosh-Senior game forfeited by Seniors—a game was played with substitutes, h rosh 4, Seniors 9. Orchestra gave a concert at Rogue River. hriday, April 22—Music Memory Contest. Frosh Scroll came out in green and white. -j- Art J.—Hello. Girl—I beg your pardon ! You’ve made a mistake. Art J.—Aren’t you the girl I kissed the other night? Girl—It must have been my sister. She’s sick. Art—How quickly can you stop your car? Bud—It all depends on the size of the pedestrian—a big one stops me right away, but if he’s undersized I drag him a ways. -j- -j- -j- Is’h ’fraid to go home. Wife shmell me breath.” “Hold ya breathe.” “Can’t, ’s too strong.” Waiter, take this boiled thing out.” “Sorry, sir. You’ll have to do it yourself. You brought her in. -j- -|-¥ Jack B.—How did you make out in your singing act? Tommy Stott—Great. After the first verse they yelled “Fine,” and after the second they yelled Imprisonment.” -j- •[• -j-« hirst Bum—Say, Jones, how didja hurt your hand? Second Bum—I went into cigar store to get a cigar and some clumsy goof stepped on it. + -j- She—Good evening. Jack. Damn it all, papa just died and we’ll be an hour late for the dance. -j-¥ -j- Bud’s L?dy—Can you dance? Bud Condit—Half Way. She—What do you mean? He—I can hold on but I can’t move my feet. —81— Carl M.—Say, got a cigarette? Vernon T. (proudly)—Sure, want to se it? -j- -j- Bea K.—Hello, Chauncey. Leo B.—Hello, Percy. How are you dear? Bea—Sweet as ever. Got anything to eat? Leo—Yeth! Some sen-sen. Want some? Bea—Oh, f’ Heaven’s sake, no, no, no! It’s not filling enough. I know where we can get some adorable cake. Leo-—Oh, goody, goody, goody! Let’s go, what? -j- ¥|-S ¥-j- I’m a barrell of fun,” said the girl as she hurried home after the strip poker game. -j- v-j- Chuck O.—What’s good for a sprained ankle? Coach Brown—Mom the looks of it you better try soap and water. ♦•j- -j- •)• Honest. Judge, I didn’t mean to go wrong but my feller kept bringing me old copies of the 1 oka”—Confession of Hoy Opdycke. -j- -j- Husky—And did you really break his neck in the game today? Jerry (the hero)—Oh. no. His neck was merely wrenched a little. Husky—I’m afraid I can’t go out with you tonight. -j ¥ •[• Once upon a time Carrell Wissing took a Chemistry examination. One of the questions was: “Give in detail the process for making mercuric chloride. In answer to which the student wrote: “God made all things, even mercuric chloride. Imagine his surprise when he received his corrected examination paper and read, God gets the credit. You don’t.” + -j- Antony—The museum gave me sixty shekels for mother. Cleopatra—Yes, a boy’s friend is his mummy. -j- 1 here have been only two men that understood women, other is crazy. -j- -j- -j- One is dead and the Grandmother—When I was young we didn’t do the things in a horse and buggy that you young people do in the automobile. Mapper—Well, you couldn’t-—in a horse and buggy. -j- “Abie, what you mean by playing with matches on the sidewalk, the store and blay mit dem.” -j-¥ -j- Come right in It was the scene of an automobile accident. An elderly lady in one of the first cars stopped by the debris of the smashup leaned from her car as a very much battered man with a hastily arranged bandage around his ankle hobbled by. “Oh my,” she said, “did you hurt your ankle?” “Naw,” replied the man, “lost both eyes. This bandage slipped down.” —— Ida Wertz—The nerve of that girl! Dingie J.—Oh, the skunk! She’s used my perfume. -j- •)• Cece—What was the commotion in class this morning? Geneva O.—Sawbones was dozing and when Vera read off a list of page numbers for the next assignment, he tried an end run. ♦-J- -j | hirst voice on phone—Is Boo there? Second voice—Boo who? hirst voice—There, there, little girl, I guess I have the wrong number. -j- Miss Boyles—Are you chewing gum? Student—No, I’m Manuel Huerta. -j- -j- v-j- Marjorie Knapp—I want a nice easy chair for mine husband. Clerk—Morris? Marjorie—No, Yacob. Miss Sanford—Give me a sentence with the word “toboggan” in it. “Abie Moulton—Mamma went t’ uh boggan sale. “Do you know the difference between taxis and trolleys?” “No.” Good, then we’ll take a trolley.” -j-� -j- -j- One argument against prohibition is the increased death rate from draughty cellars. laryngitis. stenographer, young lady? What are shot. Jerry—Why do you always smoke cigar butts? Art J.—People don't throw away whole cigars. -j- -j- “Never the twain shall meet,” sighed Bea Kenyon as the brakeman threw the switch. -j- Johnny Snider (over telephone)—I’ve got Hoy Opdycke—I want it. -j- -j- Lucian Lucas—So you want a position as your qualifications? Elinor Glynn—Well—my father is a bad Husky S.—Give me a cigarette. Ida W.—I’ll see you inhale first. -j- —83— Jack B.—Why do they call that new cigar the “Salome”? I om L.—Because its wrapper is missing. Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Dingie J.—My papa weighed only two pounds when he was born. Ruth M.—Did he live? Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Dentist—Open wider, please. Patient—A-a-a-ah. Dentist—(Inserting hand, sponge and electric drill) How is your family? Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Little Boy-—Mama, how much did you pay the doctor for bringing me? Mamma—Enough. Little Boy—1 guess you didn’t get stung. Y-j-Y -j- Y-j-Y Mrs. Wtssing—Carrell, did you learn anything at school today? Cappy—Y es’m. M. W.—What? Cappy—A new way to get out of school an hour by sniffing red ink up my nose. -j- Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Here lies the ashes Of poor little Hank He kissed his girl By the open gas tank. •Y-j- Y-j- Y-j- Barbara—I’d rather dance with you than anyone here. Alden—Sh! Everybody seems to know it already. Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Papa—Do you suppose your son will forget all he learned at college? 2nd. Papa—I hope so. He can’t make a living necking. Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Helen Wise—My papa sells waterproof milk. Anna Hassett—How come? Helen W.—It holds water. Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Rev. Webster—And now would any little boy like to ask me a question? Jack Doyle—Please, sir, why did the angels walk up and down Jacob’s ladder when they had wings? Rev. W.—Um-er-quite so. Now will some other little boy answer the question? Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Y-j-Y 1 he loose leaf system in vogue in the garden of Eden would at present attract attention. Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Y-j-Y As Mr. Brown was speaking a cow looked in at the door and quickly walked away. (If you don’t understand this see the joke editor.) Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Y-j-Y Article in Scroll— The ball thrown by pitcher Cecil Harmon hit Mae Fleming on the bounce.” —84— “Olive is sure fast.” “That so?” “Yes, she made five laps in one evening.” •)■ •)• “Who was the best actor in Kempy?” “I was. “You were? “Yes—trying to look amused.” � -j- -j- -)• Huddle system—1 hree couples in Ted Turner's coupe. “What did your wife say when you got home last night? “Not a thing. I was going to have those two front teeth pulled anyway.” -j-w Jimmie Roberts—You're a poet and don’t know it. Your feet show it; they’re Longfellows. Orval Locatell—Say, you’re getting Whittier and Whittier. � -j-$ -j- You come tearing in, all tore out, looking frantically from right to left, and say pleadingly, Haven't seen any loose women floating about have you?” Whereupon we respond haughtily, “Certainly not, my good man, this is a high-toned dive, this is.” -j- Sir Walter Raleigh—Which is the butt end of a cigarette? Georgia S.—The left end. + Ruth W.— (In car to police officer) : Are my dimmers on ? George Lewis— (blushing) I wasn’t even looking. -j- •)• Marion Turner—This cartoon isn’t shaded enough. Esther Winters—Maybe not, but wait till you see the story that goes with it. S-j- Carl Mosher—Papa. Papa—Yes, son? Carl—Has Elinor Glyn a water cooling system on her typewriter? -j- Vera H.—Give an example of an improper noun. Back Row—Shakespeare. -j- Miss Landon—You haven’t learned very much in this class, have you Tom? Tom L.—I admire you for your broad mindedness in taking the blame like that. Miss Landon. “Ida Wertz has two fine reasons for liking short skirts,” says Cappy Wissing. —s — “Do you like socks on women?” Yes, as far as I’ve seen.” -j- -j- -j- Lois Bailey—We have a new baby sister at our house. Merle Redding—Is she going to stay? Lois B.—I guess she is; she had her things off. •(• “A short skirt may be bad taste,” observed Claude Gotschall, “but it often shows good form.” -j- Hoy O.—I won’t marry a man who won't look me straight in the eye while he is talking to me. Nita Naldi—Then wear ’em longer, dearie. •(- Mr. Van Dyke—Why was it so hard for Paul Revere to complete his ride? Beryl C.—Because he passed lots of houses where they’d forgotten to pull down the shades. I know a girl who plays the piano by ear. “ I hat’s nothing. I know an old man who fiddles with his whiskers.” -j- Heard on a biology field trip—“It’s a long ankle that has no turning.” -j-¥ -j- 1 he two stood on the darkened porch after the dance. She waited. Love is blind,” he quoted rapturously. Well, can’t you tell where I am by feeling? she asked, peevishly. •)• Geneva’s Mother—Did that young man kiss you last night? Geneva—Now, Mother, do you suppose he came all the way from Sweden to make eyes at the gold fish? 1 he Shiek—Through the Sahara's worst sandstorm I have come to thee. The Shiekess—Aye, surely thou must be a man of grit. -j- Beryl (leading yells)—All right now. let’s have a siren for the team. Harvey Jones ( substitute)—Say, make it a blonde, will yuh? -j- -j- He came home late for supper. He was a teacher of chemistry and she was a wife who tried to have a good supper for him every night. When he’d be late her good cooking would be spoiled and then he’d start to find fault. He was late again tonight. 1 he supper was cold. 7 he argument was on. 7 he wife finally broke down crying. But he was a teacher of chemistry. “Stop crying! Your tears have no effect on me. What are they? A small percentage of phosphorous salts, a little sodium chloride. All the rest water. 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Tomorrow these young men will change their commencement gowns for corduroys—their mortar board caps for sombreros—their diplomas for blueprints. They are entering an industry that offers them hard work and countless problems. From their ranks the electrical industry in America will select its future managers. whose chief responsibility will be to serve the public efficiently ami economically. I ..Km You will be the Public. Your votes will make laws; your opinions will form public policies. You. as well as they, will have responsibilities. To the Class of 27 here, and to the classes of ‘27 in the electrical engineering schools, this Company sends good wishes. May they prosper together in understanding! 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