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THE TOKA THE SCENIC BEAUTY WHERE HIGHWAYS MEET When old Mother Nature makes the cold winter vanish, and spring comes creeping upon the land, people are filled with the desire to travel. A naturalist and an artist who had been true friends for many years were once among the people inspired by this great desire. They, being interested in the world of nature and beauty, wished that they might travel to some distant place where a rare flower specimen or a scene of unsurpassed beauty could be obtained. One article among the many they read about the beauty of the West, attracted the attention of the naturalist and the artist. It read: “Come to Grants Pass, Oregon the town of scenic beauty where highways meet. See the picturesque city, the fields of gladiolus, and the beautiful Rogue river.” They became interested in the description of this Southern Oregon city and planned to go there. Preparations for the trip were soon made; and the two friends were speeding in their car along the highway toward the picturesque city in Southern Oregon. After traveling for many days they at last crossed the boundary of the California-Oregon state line and were within a short distance of their destination. At sunset the naturalist and his friend reached the junction of the Pacific and Redwood highways. They stared in amazement at the beauty of the land around them. Across the beautiful Rogue river a very short distance away lay the picturesque city of Grants Pass, located in the center of the green valley which was surrounded by forest-covered mountains. The mountains in the west were a marvelous sight as the last golden rays of the setting sun flickered over them. The first impression of this country had not in the least disappointed the two travelers for they thought that the newspaper article did not do justice to this wonderful land, and they immediately decided to stay in Grants Pass a long time. The scenic beauty of this land which so greatly appealed to the naturalist and artist needs a more complete description. I he many mountains that surround the valley are covered with wild flowers, ferns, and shrubs at almost all times of the year. There are about thirty-eight varieties of these shrubs and flowers that are unknown in any other part of the world. These rare specimens greatly interested the naturalist and he took special care of his collection, which was worth a great deal to him. The Rogue is one of the prettiest rivers in the United States and the artist spent most of his time along its banks making beautiful paintings. The two friends made many trips to the famous Oregon Marble Caves, Crater Lake, the Redwood forests and Hell’s Gate Canyon, all of which are noted for their beauty. If time and space would permit it, I might prolong this story by telling how the rare plant specimens of Southern Oregon made the naturalist a wealthy man and how the scenic paintings of the artist made him famous. Even though this story of the artist and naturalist is purely fictitious, dear reader, my facts of this beautiful city are true; and I am sure that you will agree with me that the scenic beauty where highways meet cannot be surpassed. BEATRICE HIVELY ’29.
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THE TO K A ADMINISTRATIONS Mr. Mishler and Mr. Buhlman are doing their best to fit us for the long life ahead of us. In the future we will all thank them for this expert help. STUDENT COUNCIL We stop for four years at High School to piepare for the rest of our journey on the highway of life. Here Mr. Buhlman and the Student Council give advice and help us prepare for the climb ahead. Principal of G. P. H. S. Superintendent of City Schools President of Student Body Vice-President of Student Body-Secretary of Student Body Treasurer of Student Body ... Ticket Manager ................. Senior President ............... Senior Representative .......... Junior President ............... Junior Representative .......... Sophomore President ............ Sophomore Representative ....... Freshman President ............. Treshman Representative ........ Faculty Advisers ............... Toka Editor .................... Toka Manager.................... H. L. Buhlman .............W. J. Mishler .............. Orion Garrett ..........Leslie Whitehouse ...Nellie Neilson ...........George Proctor ..........Caroline Harbcck • .... Leslie Whitehouse ........... Maxine Bennett ...............Harvey Jones ............ ... Lois Connor ..........Florence Johnson .................Vera Gray ..........Catherine Mishler ..........Daphne Kiphart R. B. Pitts, Helen Cantine ............Beatrice Hively ........... George Proctoi - 13—
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