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

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 THE TO K A ■SENIOR OFFICERS President - - Leslie Whitehouse Vice President - - - Albert Jewell Secretary - - Nelda Stringer T reasurer - - Ruth Hackett S. B. Representative Maxine Bennett Adviser - - - Miss Walker SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of ’25 there entered the Grants Pass High School a class of one hundred 1' reshmen. They started the year by electing Beatrice Hively, president; Leola Mansfield, vice president; George Proctor, secretary-trasurer; Carl Moser, representative to Student Council, and Miss Hudson, class adviser. Blue and gold were chosen as their class colors. During the year the class of ’29 was entertained at a Hallowe'en party given by the Sophomores. The party was courteously returned. Throughout the year several hikes were enjoyed. When school again started in '26 the class organized by electing George Proctor, president; Beatrice Hively, vice president; Mary Durham, secretary; Leola Mansfield, treasurer; Charles Howard, Student Council representative, and Miss Riddle, class adviser. At mid-year vacancies occurred; Sylvia Walcott was elected secretary, and Carl Moser. Student Council representative. The traditions of former Sophomore classes were carried out. I he class was well represented in athletics and in the orchestra. The second prize was won on Stunt Nite. As Juniors the class chose Orion Garrett, president; Leslie Whitehouse. vice president; Beatrice Hively. treasurer; Nelda Stringer, secretary: Bertha Fallin, Student Council representative, and Miss Walker, class adviser. A T hanksgiving program was presented bv the class. Junior Flunk Day was observed and spent at Everton Riffle, and the annual barbet’ic was given to the Seniors. During the year the class won the Student Body dues contest and also won the interclass basketball championship. The class was represented by one member on the debate team. As Seniors, Leslie Whitehouse was elected president: Albert Jewell, vice president; Ruth Hackett, treasurer; Nelda Stringer, secretary; Maxine Bennett, Student Council representative, and Miss Walker, class adviser. 7 he first entertainment of the season was the Senior reception given October 16, 1928. As is the custom, the Seniors presented the Christmas program. The members of the class feel that the year has been one of success, as they won the intcrclass debate, took first prize Stunt Nite. and were winners of the Student Body dues contest, which entitled the class to have its numerals engraved on the tablet in the trophy case. Carrying out a Senior tradition, the annual Table Rock hike was taken, which probably was the last time the class of ’29 will enjoy a hike with all its members present.