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

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1932 volume:

Dtt ittnmtrtam (Srarr lliuifrpb 3lmtra Nut a fiakurr that ttyr fHaatrr yatlirra. €hrr r Inara nr knittyrra amaii. lull auirrtrr atilt atth fairrr urmna Mn Unlit nf fita full hai|. Miss Elcy N. Walker, Our instructor and friend, who has piloted us, as she has piloted many another senior class, safely past the shoals at the harbor-mouth and out into the sea of Life, we affectionately dedicate this twenty-fifth volume of the o k a Editor's T ote: The (in)famous depression of 1932, not content with wrecking Wall Street, tried also to take our Toka. Therefore it was forced to assume the present disguise, a situation ''depressing , not only to the students in general, but much more so to the staff. So, as you read, read not to condemn, but to remember the fight we had to get even this. Blame Old Man Depression, not the staff, and work for a bigger and better annual next year. ' 9 3 3 THE T O K A 932 September 8. Skool Daze School opened, and we were confronted by several new teachers, among them a brand new principal: namely, Mr. David McDonald, a Scotchman, so he should be able to pull us through the depression if any one could. Mr. McDonald graduated from the University of Southern California (You know, where they raise all the football stars and movie Sheiks) with an M. A. degree. While there, he majored in education. Mr. McDonald has done much for the school through the Student Body and Student Council. Not only the school as a whole, but also many of the clubs and societies have profited by his suggestions and help. Mrs. Minnie G. Marcy, dean of girls for six years, was promoted to position of vice-principal of the high school this year. Her promotion, however, did not cause her to drop the position as dean of girls and adviser for the Girl’s League. Mrs. Marcy is one of the few instructors who have an M. A. degree. In addition to this, she has a B. S. degree. She is a graduate of the University of Idaho, and has taken several summer courses in Oregon universities. English, public speaking, and dramatics constitute her teaching. Another teacher with whom we were “afflicted” was Mr. Dale Ginn, who graduated from the Puget Sound University in Seattle, Wash., with a B. A. degree, also majoring in business ad- Miss Sarah Parr is another of our new teachers. She has the hardest job ever assigr.ed to an instructor, and that is teaching a freshman something about English. (Perhaps the Senior English teachers will disagree.) She graduated from the University of Oregon with a B. A. degree and also majored in education. ministration. He teaches commerce and commercial law and was assistant coach of the basketball squad. Mr. Walter F. Morse, instructor in mechanical drawing, vocations, and head of the Trades Department, is another new faculty member. He is a graduate of the United States Shipping Board Engineering University and the California School of Mechanical Arts at the University of California. Mr. Morse is one of the two Smith-Hughes men in our school. He has established boys in the leading business houses of the city. In conjunction with this, he has a Freshmen vocation class which will later probably branch out into the trades. Last, but not least, we come to Miss Harding, who graduated from the Oregon State College with a B. S. degree, also majoring in Education, and from the University of Idaho with an M. A. degree, majoring in English. Miss Agatha Harding teaches Sophomore English, journalism and is the adviser of the Scroll, which, by the way, is published as an independent paper this year. I 3 j 1 9 3 2 THE T O K A I 9 3 2 September I 5 Senior As Freshmen we were rather green. Though greener ones have oft been seen. With Katherine Mishler in the leaci We tried all good advice to heed. And took our parts with interest keen. The (Mass of 1932. Mary Louise took the lead in our Sophomore year. We liked school now, were glad to be here. We won the debate cup and Stunt Night Prize, And thought we detected admiring eyes. The Class of 1932. Class Again as Juniors we had Mary Louise. We all worked together as busy as bees. With debate cup and “Patsy we were very successful. We enjoyed Flunk Pay and Barbecue with energy zestful Ami met all obligations from A’s to %'s. The Class of 1932. our Senior year under Hubert was the busiest ever. We worked out some things that we thought rather clever. We gave the “('all of the Banshee and the Christmas play. Table Kock hike ami Press Fp Pay, The ('lass of 1932. Vannice Spalding Totnian Brown Hilles September 15. Junior Class Just three years ago 165 Freshmen entered this school. The 100 now left are very dignified Juniors. Hubert I otman was elected president and Mr. Carpenter, adviser for that first year. One of the main events during that year was the building of the bonfire for Rally Night. The following year Mary Ellen Ingram was elected president and Miss Quinlan was chosen to assist Mr. Carpenter, who was again elected as class adviser. 1 he presentation of the Thanksgiving program and the purchase of a beautiful blue and gold class pennant near the end of school, were the outstanding events of the year. The third year many things happened. First, on December I I the class presented a play called “Fixing It For Father” and used the proceeds to make part payment on a beautiful, blue velvet, stage curtain. It was made and put up by the members of the class. A class ring was chosen the first semester, a gold crest on a silver background. The officers for this year were Kenneth Smith, president; l eona Allen, treasurer; Keith Smith, student body representative; Wilma Copple, secretary; and John Shaw, vice-president. Smith 14] Smith Allen Copple Shaw THE T O K A i 9 3 '932 September I 5. Sophomores The Class of ’34 has successfully advanced another step in its high school career and is now entitled “Sophomore. The officers elected this year were: President, Walden Manfull; vice-president, Eddie Eaton; secretary, Le Vona Nelson; treasurer, Lila Fae Williams; and Student Body representative. Marion Bromley. Eddie Eaton later moved away, and Leo Weber was elected to fill the vacancy. I he class was active throughout the year in various ways, being represented in interclass debate, basket ball, and track, and having three members on the school tennis team. Both boys and girls are continuing the active interest which was shown last year in the musical organizations of the schcol and have several members in the orchestra and band as well as the glee clubs. Bromley William Manfull Nelson Weber September 15. Freshmen The class of ‘35 has entered G. P. H. S. with a determination to live up to and surpass the worthy standards which the preceeding classes have set for them. Although they might have seemed a little late in getting into the inter-class activities, they intend to make up for this in the future. Just wait though, for they are going to show everyone just what kind of clay they’re made of. During the first part of the year they met, organized their class, and elected their officers. Those elected were: Howard King, president; Florence Havard, secretary; and Barbara Emerson, treasurer. 1 hey elected, at a later date, Justus Gray as their student council representative and Bond Jobe, vice-president. Miss Parr and Miss Boyles were chosen class advisers. Boys and girls alike have been very active in athletics—the boys having made up the greater part of the Rooky” team in football and basket ball. The Rooks were able after a seascn of stremcirs practice, to win a great many honors, victories, and lettermen. I he girls have had peppy teams in the interclass games. Jobe Havard King: Kmerson Gray I 5 J THE T O K A 1932 September 21. Student Council 932 The first Student Body meeting was called and the officers, Holland I-lory, president; Mary Louise Neilson, vice-president: Eleanor Hood, secretary; Robert Peck, treasurer; and Wallace Palmer, ticket manager, took their seats. The student body this year has progressed very rapidly under the leadership of the new officers. Last year an amendment to the Constitution was made which reduced the dues from $1.50 to $1.00. This year because of the “depression the dues were cut still further to 50 cents. To give the students a return for their money the student council arranged for moving picture shows to be shown at the Rivoli once every six weeks. Sweat suits were purchased for the basket ball and track men, which allows our school to make a better impression on out-siders. March It, 1910, the Grants Pass High School formed a Constitution and became self governing. Roy V. Cheshire was the first Student Body president. From then on we have made a steady growth under presidents of fine character to the high place we now hold among other high schools of this state. ‘ Edwin Dole, who was president during 1927-28, is making fine progress in O. S. C.; Orion Garrett, oresident in 1928-29, is making toward the goal of a fine career; Barney Harmon, 1930-31, is a student in the University of Idaho; and Holland Flory is making a success of his term as the 1931-32 president. Peck Hood Flory Neilson Palmer Small Girl: When I grow up, will I have a moustache like papa’s on my lip Nurse (absently) : Probably many of them dear. Who knows: If it takes a red-headed woodpecker five days, six hours, and twenty-four minutes to peck a hole through a cypress log, large enough to make eighteen hundred and thirty-seven thousand shingles, how long will it take a cross-eyed grasshopper with a cork leg to kick all the seeds out of a dill pickle two inches in diameter? Clifford Gilbert: What would you do if you saw a girl being washed down the river? Chink Vannice: I’d throw her a cake of soap. C. G.: Why a cake of soap? Chink: To wash her back with, of course. [61 THE T O K A i 9 3 � « 9 3 2 September 24. Torch Honor Society The Torch Honor Society is an organization for the promotion of better scholarship, citizenship, and service among the students. I he society has a total membership of sixty members. The officers for the year are: President, Lola Myers: vice-president, Beth Talbot; secretary-treasurer, Eugenia Hunt. Much has been accomplished this past year under the direction of our capable adviser. Miss Dunn. A book exchange was held in September and January to aid the students in buying and selling their books. A small fee was reserved for the organization out of the sale of each book. In February the first public initiation was given before the assembly. Six members were initiated into the society at that time. Later in the year a play entitled “Sauce for the Gosling” was presented at a cen-cent assembly. The proceeds from the play were used to buy pins for those Seniors who had earned I 10 points at the end of their Senior year. A doctor declares that kissing shortens life. We presume he means single life. Fred Wallace: You shouldn’t be afraid of the dark. Jimmie Coke: I can’t help it; it gets in my eyes and I can’t see a thing. Fokker Aeroplanes: Good to the last drop.” Djer-Kiss Face Powder: “Save the surface and you save all.” Phoenix Cheese: “Strong as the Rock of Gibraltar.” Listerine: “The flavor lasts.” Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Flour: “There is no substitute for leather. I 7 j THE T O K A 1932 1932 September 25. Scroll The first independent Scroll since the year 1927 was mimeographed and distributed to the whole student body Friday afternoon. September 25, 1931. Over 75 per cent of the student body were to subscribe before an independent publication would be assured. More than 200 subscriptions for one year at fifty cents were sold during the first week of school. The appointed staff consisted of Dorcas Sheldon, editor; Mary Ellen Ingram, assistant editor; Fred Dayton, business manager; Norman Howard, athletics; Florence Dellinger, news editor; and Miss Agatha Harding, faculty adviser. September 26. Football On the North Bend field, the Grants Pass boys held their team to a tied score of 6 to 6. The game was a well fought battle with Grants Pass scoring in the third quarter. Our idea of a lazy man is the one who sang, “Moonbeams Kiss Her For Me.’ Puppy love is the beginning of a dog’s life. Napoleon’s men were cannibals because they existed on raw recruits. All brutes are imperfect animals. Man alone is a perfect beast. Homer was not written by Homer, but by another man by that name. When you breathe you inspire; when you do not breathe, you expire. Achilles was a man whose mother took him by the heel and held him in the river Stinx until he was intolerable. You can distribute bacteria by being too close friends. Possession of evil spirits means feeling like the devil. A curve is a straight line that has been bent. A miracle is anything that someone does that can't be done. [«) ' 9 3 2 THE T O K A 1932 Geneva: I here’s a salesman outside with a moustache. Mr. McDonald: Tell him I have a moustache. October 3. Football Klamath Falls defeated Grants Pass in the home-coming and first conference game of the season, by a score of 19-12. Although in the first half the odds were against them, the Cavemen made a brilliant come-back in the last half. iashion note: 1 here will be little change in pockets this year. Senior Horoscope By 1. X. Posum Name Betty Springer Raymond Macfarlane Norman Howard Robert Nick Ison Robert Couch Jack Goetjen Dorothy Thomas Jean Welch Kugene Rice Margaret Alberts Noted for Cuteness Skipper of 13 Playing around Plus Fours Two-track-mind Wild and Wooly Quilt coat Frowning Iiis length Musical laugh Ambition Chief hasher at the Pastime Flying Sing with L. Tibbet Flagpole sitter Reno divorce lawyer Somebody's darling Live and let live Sleep in a featherbed Continue growing News reporter Cause of Death Halitosis 1 Topsee (S) Kidding 'upids arrows Made a speech Inferiority complex Midnight oil Bored indifference Mistaken for Bill C. Broke a shoe lace The honeymoon is the part of a girl’s life which comes between the lip-stick and the broom stick. Miss Walker: Will you join me in a bowl of soup? Miss I hayer: Do you think there will be room enough for both of us? You can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time, but the rest of the time they make fools of themselves. A man (Mr. Carpenter) with a load of fertilizer was driving his wagon past an insane aslyum w'hen an axle broke. As he prepared to fix it, the window opened and an inmate (Mr. Coke) asked. “What are you doing?” Wishing to humor him, Mr. Carpenter answered, “I’m fixing the axle on my wagon.” “What have you got in the wagon?” was the next question. “Fertilizer,” he answered, again. “What are you going to do with it?” “I’m going to take it home and put it on my rhubarb.” The inmate gasped, “I used to put sugar on mine, and they put ME in the insane asylum.” [9] r g 3 2 THE T O K A i 9 3 2 October I 7. Football Although the Grants Pass team was again defeated on its home field, this lime by Medford by a score of 25 to 7, the boys proved that there is more to a game than merely the score. Sportsmanship is the greatest element in any game, marbles or Olympic. After holding a championship, defeat is even more distasteful, but our boys “took it on the chin” in a way that deserves comment. We’ll put out a champion team next year, they say with a smile. With nine lettermen as prospectives for the next year, there is no reason why Grants Pass can’t be on the map again. But after all, we must remember it isn t whether you won or lost, but how you played the game.” The team consisted of Fredericks and McGuire, ends; Strack and 1 hompson, tackles; Massie and Palmer, center; Corporon, Jaquette, and Voetberg, guards; Carrell and Nickison, quarterback; Neely, fullback; Wiley and O’Neil, halfbacks; Wyatt and Flory, blocking halfbacks. Voice from the bottom of football scrimmage: “Say. who’s been eating onions? How did you find the weather when you were away? Oh, I just went outside and there it was. October I 7. High School Parties A visitor at the high school was alarmed at the atmosphere of excitement which was so unusual for the peaceful students of the High School. L pon inquiry the visitor was informed that the first High School party of the year, to be held in the library auditorium, had been announced. Never having attended one of the parties, he couldn t understand why this should have such an effect on the students, so he decided to go and look on at this one. When the great night arrived, the visitor slipped in to the party unnoticed. Standing at the back of the room where he could see everything that went on, the visitor noticed that those who had joined in the games, led by Mr. Jackson, were enjoying themselves, but he also noticed that a number of boys and girls were standing near the sides of the room and that they seemed bashful and afraid to join in the fun (these he afterwards learned were freshmen). About 9 o’clock the orchestra arrived and dancing w'as enjoyed for the remainder of the evening. Those who did not care to dance played cards. By fragments of conversation that drifted to him, the visitor learned that each month the High School Parent-Teacher association, with Mrs. E. S. Van Dyke as chairman of the committee, gave a party for the students. Parents and faculty were welcome to attend these parties. Diner; Hey, waiter—hey! Waiter: All right, sir, but we shall have to send out for it. [101 19 3 2 THE T O K A 1932 Small Girl: Mother, if I grow up, will I have a husband like papa? Mother: Yes, dear. Small Girl: And if I do not get married will I be an old maid like Aunt Susan? Mother: Yes, my dear. Small Girl: Well, I’m in a fix! “I shouldn’t have eaten that missionary,” said the cannibal with a frown. “It only proves that old proverb—you can’t keep a good man down.” Name James Mcduire Charles Me Mur do Tom Moore Robert Reed Dwight Richardson Lee Ruttencutter Louis Wagner Lyle Whitsett Kdgar Wool folk Norman Cray Noted for Irish temper Trapping skunks Being absent Slick hair Avoiding girls Blushing Brawn ('harming voice Raising his eyebrows K very thing Ambit ion To own a wife To be angelic To be a gangster Be a Julius Caesar Hunt ant-eaters Blush without turning red Be a deep sea diver (lo to Tahiti Island Play post office Something Cause of Heath Rat poison No reason for living Fright Curiosity Fallen arches There's a reason Pink tooth brush Ran a post hole up his leg Sheet music Nothing Waiter, why do I find a piec of rubber tire in this hash? I don’t really know, sir, except that the automobile is replacing the horse every where. Summer Boarder: But why are those trees bending over so far? Farmer: You would bend over too. Miss, if you wuz as full of green apples as those trees are. October 24 Football Ashland met the Cavemen on the home field and defeated the local boys by a score of 33 to 19. October 24. Senior Reception The class of ’32 gave the incoming freshmen and faculty the annual Senior Reception on Saturday night, October 24, 1931. The guests assembled in the auditorium and enjoyed a program. 1 he Senior Class gave a short play. Not Quite Such a Goose,” which was enjoyed by the guests. The cast encluded Dorothy Hoffman, Maxine Jenkins, Robert Peck, and Dwain Galbraith. The program continued with a stunt which denoted the various things the Senior girls are noted for. Speeches were given by the Senior president, the Freshman president, and the new principal, Mr. McDonald, in behalf of the new faculty. The guests then adjourned to the upper hall where the signing of the “get acquainted books” was enjoyed. Refreshments of punch and cookies were served. 112] � 9 3 2 THE T O K A 1932 October 25. Girls’ League I he Girls’ League is an organization composed of all the girls in the Grants Pass High School. Meetings are held once a month, and topic of interest to the girls in general are discussed. At the beginning of each year the girls select an objective for which they work, during the year. The money raised from the hot dog and candy sales sponsored this year by the gids was to be spent for new library books. Early in the year the girls gave a co-ed party welcoming the freshmen girls. The senior girls also entertained the faculty at a delightful tea served in the Home Economic room. One of the most important events of the year was the Mother’s tea which was given near Mother’s Day. After the style show of the dresses made by the girls of the sewing classes, and a short program, tea was served in the upper hall and a social time was enjoyed by the girls and mothers. The officers for this year were LeNora Brown, president; Nedra Whitsett, vice-president ; Thelma Stringer, secretary; and Lola Myers, treasurer. The heads of the departments were Alice Hilles, entertainment; Eleanor Hood, activities; and Wilma Copple, social service. Miss Doerner was chosen to assist Mrs. Marcy in advising the Girls League. How did the wedding go off? Fine, until the parson asked the bride if she would obey her husband. What happened then? She replied, “Do you think I’m crazy?” And the groom, who was in sort of a daze, answered, “I do.” It’s a good thing for a lot of people that a looking-glass can’t laugh. October 29-30. Teachers’ Institute On these two days the students rejoiced in the fact that for once the faculty had to attend classes” without them. Perhaps the faculty also rejoiced—who knows? In addition to outside speakers and programs, those attending Institute were entertained by the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs and by the orchestra. 113) i g 3 2 THE T O K A i 9 3 October 31 Football In a free-scoring, hard-fought game on the Klamath field. Grants Pass was defeated by a score of 32 to 23. Name Lillian Troest Moneta Meikle Dorcas Sheldon Venita Spalding Harriet Woodward Viola Coover Dorothy Hoffman Pauline Harader Wallace Rice Evona Lamb Mavsel Christian! Pauline Silver Robert Peek Gordon Corporon Holland Flory Noted for Her style Mischief Solemn expression Pickles Thinking Popularity English shark Slimness His twin Timidity Quietness Blond ness Dark wavy hair Purple cords His smile Ambition Have a Garbo-like form Be a Paderewski Be as sarcastic as Tommie Be an authority on Latin Be 5 ft. 6 in. tall Be an X-Ray specialist Be an opera singer Be a “Big Shot” Be a philosopher on studentology Be a heart specialist Be a cook Be a nurse maid Star with Greta Garbo Be a diamond merchant Be a butcher Cause of Death Marathon dance Spotted fever Did as she pleased No date Gained 10 pounds Seven year itch Broken heart Innocence ()mniscience Ignorance Vamping men Blown away Extreme mental cruelty Stray bullet Isn't going to die November I I. Football The evenly matched teams of Roseburg and Grants Pass met in a gridiron battle on the former’s field. The score favored Roseburg 26 to 20. A woman of forty will work like sixty to look like twenty. November I 3. The Girls’ League Party The girls held their annual party in the High School auditorium. As it was to be a co-ed party each girl came with her “boy partner.” Some were dressed as farmer boys and girls, some as colonial men and women and others as school students. A very entertaining program, given by members from the various classes, was presented during the evening. It consisted of readings, several musical numbers, and stunts. The program being concluded, everyone went down to the gymnasium, where the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Refreshments of doughnuts and punch were served. Did you ever hear of the trapper who skinned a raccoon and found a college man inside? [141 jg32 THE T O K A 1932 November 20. Football I he football season was closed on the Ashland field in a fiery battle between the Ashland and Grants Pass teams in which Ashland came out victorious, 12 to 0, while Medford won the Southern Oregon championship. Name KuKenia Hunt Mildred Cox Charles Vannlce Donald Bailey ImoKene Johnston Vivienne Morris HI ad vs Hively Be Nora Brown Frank O'Neil Lola Myers Noted for Her wee small voice Dark brown eyes Manly stature Seven league stride 1 im pies Black eye-brows Honf? hair I ebatinK Sheikish ways High grades Ambition Ain’t got none Meet Joe E. Brown Do big things Be a king's dictator Crow old gracefully Be a stenographer Be a school marm To be de-chorus Be a master truck driver Write French poetry Cause of Death Worked too hard Murdered Shaving Over-exercise Heart trouble Printer's pie Cracked nuts Idleness One arm driving Water on the brain November 25 Thanksgiving Program Selected members of the Sophomore class showed their high degree of dramatic ability when they produced the one-act play “It Might Have Been Worse.” Jack Van Dyke and Lila Fae Williams as the son and daughter quarreled in a most realistic manner. Mary Harmon and f rank f armer as the mother and father were both good in their parts, the mother as a lady always taking the part of her children who thought they didn’t get as much as the others their age, and talking about how she worked her poor fingers to the bone; the father as a hard-working business man who is always being the subject of quarrels because he does not get the children enough clothes and things. Ray Geer as the messenger boy who brings the news to the father that he has lost all of his money and Juanita Bell as the maid who helps the family iecover from the shock were also good. November 25. Football On T hanksgiving Day the usual battle between the alumni and football team of the High School was played, and, as usual, the alumni proved superior to the boys. Too bad we can’t collect all our “finished product’’—the All American stars couldn’t smash our line! The Director of Athletics The coach. What would we do without him! It is he who makes the team. He is the team’s morale; its backbone and supreme judge. It matters not what the crowd may say, so long as the coach approves. Leonard B. Mayfield, who has been the football and basket ball coach here for the past three years, has done much toward introducing a complete course of physical education for boys in the Grants Pass High School. He studied for his master’s degree in the University of California last summer and is planning to take another such course this coming summer. Besides coaching, Mr. Mayfield has a very interesting class in biology. A man who gains the respect and liking, not only of the athletic boys but of the whole student body, is a worthy member of our faculty, as well as an asset to old G. P. H. S. 1151 i 9 3 2 THE T O K A 1932 December I 1. Junior Play The Junior play “Fixing it for Father was given at the High School auditorium December I 1. The plot centers around Professor Risdon, Boyd Wyatt, who has allowed his name to be used by Dick Cunard, Harold Hansen, his brother-in-law, in a correspondence vvith a matrimonial agency widow, played by Rachel Bundy. Dick dares not use his own name because of the peculiar conditions of his former wife’s will, which forbids his having any love affairs for three years. The Risdon daughters. Helen Dodson and Wilma Copple. receive one of the letters while their father is away, and upon investigation they find the whole pack in his bureau drawer. They decide to teach their father a lesson. Their iovers, played by Clifford Woodley and Wallace Palmer, help by disguising, one as a widow, the other as the professor. The pseudo-professor mystifies the entire household, and Jack, as the widow, succeeds in disgusting not only the professor but Dick. The real widow appears. Emma, Mary Treadgold, the sister-in-law of the Professor Risdon and Dick, complicates the affairs still more by deciding to marry the professor. Harry does a good deed by turning the attention of the real widow to Harold, Robert Adams, the son of Merton, Ray Green, a visiting friend. A new will, written by Dick’s wife just before her death, is found. This leaves her fortune to the professor. Dick gets what he deserves, the widow gets a husband, the lovers get each other, while the professor and Aunt Li .e, Mary Ellen Ingram, are left in peace. December 1 5. Inter-class Debate The question for the interclass debates was Resolved: I hat the several states should enact legislation providing for unemployment insurance. The Sophomores were represented by Jack Van Dyke and Bob Howard, affirmative. Fred Dayton and John Shaw from the Junior class also upheld the affirmative: while Bob Peck and LeNora Brown, Senior representatives, upheld the negative. The freshmen failed to turn out. The Ted Cramer debate cup was won by the Seniors, making it the third time the numerals “32” to appear on this cup. [16J «_ 9 j 2 T HE TOKA _______j_ 932 December 18. Christmas Play It has been the custom for a number of years past that the Senior Class give the Christmas program. This year the class of 1932 chose the play “A Sign Unto You.” I he setting of the play is in a wealthy East Side home in New York. The time is Christmas Eve. The family thinks only of the physical side of life, except the son who has chosen to become a preacher. Instead of taking a wealthy East Side church, he chooses to work among the tenements and slums. The two girls are not content to live with their parents and have an apartment of their own in Upper New York. After living in this apartment for about a year, they are dissatisfied and want to move into a larger and more expensive apartment. Their present allowance will not permit this move and their father will not increase their allowance. It is the custom of the family to come together on Christmas Eve for dinner, and the girls with their mother and father are impatiently awaiting the arrival of the son, who is usually late to these gatherings. When the son arrives he explains that he had been detained by the need of one of his tenement families. 1 he mother tries to persuade him to give up preaching in the slums and to go into business with his father, or to take a church more worthy of their name. While she is talking, a little newsboy comes to the door. He faints on the doorstep from the cold and the lack of food. The sight touches the heart of the family and they help in caring for the child. The newsboy falls asleep on the couch from exhaustion after braving the storm. The son .tarts reading the Christmas story, and while he is reading a light shines in the form of a halo above the couch. One of the girls goes over to investigate and finds that the newsboy is gone and that he was typifying the Spirit of Christ. Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” December 19. Basket Ball The first basket ball game for the local boys was played on the home floor with Chiloquin. who carried off victory by a score of 24 to 15. December 24. Students Play Santa Claus About a month before the Christmas holidays. Mr. McDonald thought it a good idea to create a Santa Claus club to help out the poor children who weren’t going 10 have any Christmas. He held a meeting and the members elected Bill Carl president. There were several committees organized, one to rebuild the toys, and one to take care of and remodel dolls. They asked the students to donate old toys to be fixed over. The members of the club worked hard for three weeks, and by Christmas everything was ready. They met at the high school. Carl Boesch furnished a truck to deliver in, and Robert Jones made a good Santa Claus. Mr. McDonald was ill, and Mrs. McDonald took his place. They had a list of places to go, and it would have done anyone good, and I know' it repaid the members for all their work, to see the children’s eyes “pop w'hen “Santa Claus” stepped through the door with his pack. The parents were all very grateful for what was done. The distributing was finished about 10:30 by a very tired but happy group of people. They wish to thank everyone for their contributions and help. 1171 9 3 2 THE T O K A � 9 3 2 Name Julia Fa «an Walter Flint Free! Wall are Beryl Clifton Richard Bettendorf Harrison McCracken (ilenn Virtue Ora Louise Nelson Ira Towne Noted for Smiling eyes Sleeping in classes Bing Crosby's double Long eye-lashes Fast driving Gray matter Baby blue eyes Mincing steps His brogue Ambition Be a seal trainer Sleep Indefinitely Be college bred Be a night nawk Be a detective Be a handsome Civics teacher Be a college professor Be a butter n’ egg man Play varsity football Cause of Heath Boiled in oil Sleeping sickness Hough Talked to death Fell off a kiddie car Mud Natural causes Various reasons Vocabulary January 8. Basket Ball For the first conference game of the basket ball season, the Grants Pass boys traveled to Medford, where they were defeated by a score of 64 to II. Mrs. McDonald: Oh! David, come quickly! at once!! 1 here’s a mouse in the kitchen squeaking dreadfully! Mr. McDonald: Really, what a nuisance you are. Can’t you oil it yourself? Name Jblvelyn Hull Clifford Gilbert Andrew Gigler Leonard Rice William Carl Noted for Bewitching eyes Good nature Orange sweater Freckles Smallest senior Ambition Care for wayward mice To be ambitious Hitch-hiking To milk cows Skip school successfully Cause of Heath Laughing gas Bewitching eyes Studied once Holding hgndi Put on the speck January 15. Basket Ball Grants Pass defeated Ashland in the local gym by a score of I 7 to I 5. In basket ball, as in football, the Cavemen excelled in sportmanship, and in clean playing. We had a good team, but, in some cases, the other team was better. We say this because who wants to be beaten by an inferior team? The lineup for this year was as follows: Wiley and Flory, guards; McGuire and Jackson, forwards; Cook and Fredericks as centers. [18] tozl e f 6 i VMOX3H1 z ( 6 i 19 3 2 93 2 THE T O K A Junior Class Roll ’33 Florence Dellinger Aurelia Mae Carl Nellie Collins Wilma Copple Until Kills Kay Green Hob Kennedy Hob He Cester Murray Woodward Lenora Scherffius Boyd Wyatt Reba Curnutt George I atimer Shirley Hall John Hilly Jack Cook Leona Allen Harry Hagberg Howard Whitsett Ralph Fredericks Adrian Hershberger M e 1 v i n Ja«|uette George Jackson Robert Adams Cecil Keep Dean Axtell Fred Dayton Clark Bmorj Ira Fean ter Ray Johnson John Shaw Jay Robbins Arthur Hobson Kstella Pollock Mary Ellen Ingram Florence McGrew Ruth Mitchell Beth Talbot Arna Geer George Beck Karl Layton Ruth Taylor Kdith Jones Stanley May ’33 Herman Henrikson Donald McGregor Kenneth Smith Keith Smith Ivan Dyer Alice Rush Ethel Turner Mary Treadgold Leland Parkhurst Catherine Leonard Eva Hopper Rosalie Lyon Watle Holloway Mabel Holmes Alta Hagen Eva Lind Polly May Nancy Gaston Mary Fairfield Dorothy Krieger Thelma Stringer ('lair Rupert Helen Dodson Mary Webster Loran Anderson Louis Hamilton Winston Meyers Wallace Palmer Velma Anderson Mary Harlacher Vivien Hutton Marjorie O 1 t s Dorothy Wright Advisers Frances Thayer Lynnetta Quinlan Wayne Heed Merle Erickson Maude Bertrand Forrest Campbell Dorothy Newman Arnold Espey Robert Voetberg Rachel Bundy Julia Quinby Sadie Holmes Curtis Conner Harold Hansen Bertram Morgan Gilbert Walter Ruth Claybaugh Gertrude Hiatt Vera Middleton Nedra Whitsett Avis Hostetler U ) i 9 3 2 s' THE T O K A i 9 3_2 January 25. New Term Begins A new term, and a new year, with new resolutions, and over fifty new students —the Sub-freshmen! Such an outlook was sunshine on the shadows of doubt as to the outcome of the new year, 1932. January 30. Sophomore-Freshman Party It was a gay crowd that attended the annual Sophomore-Freshmen party. It was also a celebrated occasion for the boys when they were told to wear school clothes only. After a short program in the assembly, the crowd went to the gymnasium where several games were played, the main one being the Virginia Reel. After the games the best part of the evening came when refreshments of pineapple punch and cake were served to finish the evening. Honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Van Dyke and Mrs. Ada Weston. February 5. Operetta Mystery! Romance! Direful prophecies! Moonlit evenings on a Southern plan-cation! And the missing jade ear of an African idol! What a setting for ‘‘The Lucky Jade”, the operetta presented by the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs. Kenneth Smith, as the bashful aviator. John Endicott, tries to make love to Mary Ann Courtney, olayed by Marian Bromley. John, being helped in his love-making by his uncle. Col. Waverly (Lyle Whitsett), is highly admired by Mary Ann, but Dean Hagen in the guise of Horace Ferguson, a famous marksman, complicates matters by trying to steal the jade ear. Horace fails to obtain the ear, but it disappears anyway, and John, believing him guilty, challenges him to a duel—whereupon the marksmanship reputation of one Horace Ferguson, Esq., vanishes into thin air. Eventually the Lucky Jade is restored to its rightful owner and John wins the hand of Mary Ann. (And they lived happily ever after.) 122J 9 3 2 ' 9 3 2 THE T O K A Mrs. MdClain slipped on the icy top step of the stairway and rolled to the bottom, carrying with her Mr. Swigart who had been coming up just behind her. As the landing was reached, Mr. Swigart waited a moment for action; then, lifting his head as far as circumstances would permit, gasped: “You’ll have to get off here. lady. 1 his is as far as we go.” February 8. Orchestra in Ashland The Grants Pass High School Orchestra under the supervision of Martin Trepte journeyed to Ashland to appear before the Normal School students. After a short program of concert numbers, the members of the orchestra and guests were honored with a luncheon at the Lithia Springs Hotel. Greetings were extended by President Churchill of the Normal School. Supt. J. F. Cramer responded for the Grants Pass organization. Mr. Trepte and his orchestra received much praise. The Ashlanders expressed the desire that this appearance might become an annual affair. Captain Bailey: All hands on deck! The ship’s leaking! Voice of Bud Flint from Fo’castle: Aw, put a pan under it and go to bed. A tourist stopped his car on the road and asked a small boy how far it was to Bunkville. The little boy replied, “It’s 24,996 miles the way you’re going, but if you turn around it ain’t but four.” Plumber: I have come to fix the old tub in the kitchen. Harry Hagberg: Mama, the doctor's here to see the cook. February 12. Basket Ball Although only one game was won by the Grants Pass basket ball team, it can be considered a successful season, as all other games were narrowly won from us. With the experience gained from this year’s encounters with other school teams, something worth while can be expected from the squad next year as all but two letter men will return. Night Watchman: Young man, are you going to kiss that girl? Young Man: N-n-n-no, sir! Night Watchman: Here, then, hold my lantern. John Shaw uses lard to slick his hair down so he won’t have to cut it—lard, after all, is shortening, you know. [23) 1932 THE T O K A 1932 February 19. Orchestra The Grants Pass High School Orchestra under the direction of Martin 1 repte presented its annual concert. This was sponsored by the 1 ennis club. On September 19, the High School Band headed the delegation of Cavemen at the initiation of the Veteran Soldier’s Home in Roseburg. Much praise is given to this band, which consists of many new members this year, who also play other instruments in the orchestra. Among other important occasions the band or orchestra was prominent at the Junior play, operetta, P.-T. A. play. Senior play, basket ball and football games and the graduation exercises. Mr. Trepte has been instrumental in securing uniforms for the members and also in obtaining musical honors presented on class night to pupils who have excelled in all phases of music. Mr. Trepte deserves much praise for the faithful and consistent service he has rendered to his pupils and to the school. He is also to be complimented on the high standard of music he has maintained in his classes. Charles Me.: What’s a seasonel army? A certain Civics Teacher: Mustered by the officers and peppered by the enemy. Name Mary Louise Neilson Katherine Eismann Maxine Jenkins Vera Olts Blanche Harmon Hubert Totman Alice Hilles Maxine Weiland Martha Lee Edwin Strack Noted for Chewing gum Independence Her complexion Gold tooth Her profile His dignity Dreamy eyes Jim mie Asking questions Wasting time Ambition Join a walking marathon Edit the New York Times Be a special nurse Be a Hula dancer Be a friend to man To be a gigolo Be an Egyptian artist To travel (not in a chev.) Time will tell Be loved by all the girls Cause of Death Gum chewing Took life seriously Saint Vitus Dance Whoopee Dancing and daring Loved and learned Painter's colic Missed a date Concussion of the brain Hoof and mouth disease [241 I 9 J 2 THE T O K A i g 3 2 February 22. Washington Program I his year it was the privilege of the Junior Class to give the Washington Bicentennial program. No regular school was held during the day, but everyone came until 10:30, the time when all the students in the U. S. stood at attention for one minute in honor of our first president who did so much for our country. A play entitled “When Martha and George Returned was the main feature of the program. Those in the cast were: Boyd Wyatt, Mary Treadgold, Keith Smith, and Grace Jones. Catherine Leonard, dressed as George, and Florence Dellinger, as Martha, danced the minuet, i he Glee Clubs also sang a patriotic number. Between the program and 10:30 Kenneth Smith led the Student Body in a number of old time songs. Waiter: Ffere’s your shortcake, sir. Customer: You call that shortcake? lake it out and berry it. Some people are born dumb, others acquire dumbness, and others take their overcoats off when they are getting weighed and hold them on their arms. February 23, 24, 25. Debate The subject for discussion in this year’s debate was. Resolved: That the several states should enact legislation providing for compulsory unemployment insurance. The inter-class teams were composed of LeNora Brown and Bob Peck, Seniors; three weeks later the Seniors met the Sophomores and were again victorious. This victory gave them the school championship for the third consecutive year. The inter-class teams were composed of Lenora Brown and Bob Peck, Seniors: Fred Dayton and John Shaw, Juniors; Jack Van Dyke and Bob Howard, Sophomores. Mr. Thomason coached both sides of the question this year. Last year's schedule for inter-school debate wras followed, with two debates in each city, and the tournament extending over a period of three days. Fred Dayton and John Shaw, Grants Pass affirmative, opened the season with a debate with the Ashland negative. The same evening. Bob Peck and LeNora Brown, Grants Pass negative, met the Ashland affirmative. The following afternoon, Bob Peck and LeNora Brown debated the Medford affirmative and the same evening, Fred Dayton and John Shaw met the Medford negative. No decisions were rendered in favor of Grants Pass. The judge for this district was John L. Castell. He rendered decisions and criticisms after each debate. Grants Pass took third place, with Medford and Ashland tied tor first. The judge gave the decision in favor of Ashland, putting Medford, last year’s champion, second. 19 3 2 9 3 2 Name Bernadine Christian! Olave Ha en E lean or Hood Violet Murray Beulah Redd infir Margaret Seyboth Bill Fradd Merrill Gunter Harry Macfarlane Walt Massie THE Noted for Speed Small feet Almost platinum Sense of humor Silence Drumming (Who k)nose His girls A country gentleman Stage manager T O K A Ambition Scrubwoman Own a St. Bernard To be a “Laplander” Be Queen of England To be fairy-like Be a fortune teller Write horror stories Be a peanut vender Be a Harmonica Mike To play house Dorcas Sheldon: I use an aspirin to clear my head. Bob Peck: I see. Sort of a vacuum cleaner. March 2. Senior Dress-up Day The Seniors, in keeping with an old custom, transformed the life at high school from the usual studious atmosphere to a world of make-believe. They gathered at the Epworth League hall at an appointed time and rode through town in cars before they proceeded on to school. Upon arriving there they trailed up the steps amid the exclamations and giggles of the other students. he costumes were duly commented upon and they fell to studying as usual. Looking about the assembly one might have observed Mahatma Gandhi in a whispered conversation with Chief Kick-a-Hole-in-the-Sky. Over by the wastepaper basket Captain Kidd might have been seen meekly throwing away his gum—by request. In the corner Amos and Madam Queen would be discovered intent upon throwing things about the room. Cowboys, Pirates, Bohemians, Negroes, Indians, and many others were stationed at various places about the room, seemingly with no more serious purpose in life than to annoy the teacher in charge. At noon the boys, as a penalty for losing the I oka subscriptions contest, served a delicious luncheon to the girls. Pictures were then taken and Dress-up Day ended happily for the class of ’32. Cop: What’s your name? Truck Driver (haughtily): It’s on the side of the truck Cop (trying to read the name) : It’s obliterated. T. D.: Yer a liar! It’s O’Brien. Blanche H.: Where do all the bugs go in winter? Boyd W.: Search me. Blanche: No, thanks, I just wanted to know. Cause of Death Dieting Hangnails Pet (im us) Bashfulness Lock-jaw Four out of five have it Broken leg Fell over his feet Put on the spot Lynched It was Howard King’s first visit to the zoo. Papa: Well, son, what do you think of the animals? Howard: I think the elephant and kangaroo should change tails. 126] March 15. Hi Pointers I o qualify for membership in the Hi Pointers club a girl must have earned 100 points in accordance with the Point System for girl’s athletics in Oregon High Schools. ITie club was organized last year but this year the name was changed from ‘Peppy Pointers” to “Hi Pointers.” The motto is “Be a Good Sport. 1 he members of this organization are Miss Doerner, adviser; Viola Coover, president; Eleanor Hood, vice-president; Vera Olts, secretary and treasurer; Avis Hostetler, Leona Allen, Pauline Harader, Lillian Troest (honorary), Marjorie Olts. Mountain Service Club The Mountain Service club is a group intended primarily to form leaders. The motto is: “Service lies in cooperation.” Membership in the club is obtained only by election, and not more than three members from any other society may be elected. Mr. Cramer is adviser for the group, and the following have served as officers for the year just completed: Harry Hagberg, president: Wallace Palmer, vice-president; Herman Henrikson, treasurer: and Gilbert Walter, secretary. During the year the members of the club have contributed their services for various worth-while activities, including ushering at different entertainments. i 9 3 3 19 3 3 THE T O K A March 27. Future Craftsmen This year saw the organization of the Grants Pass chapter of the Future Craftsmen of Oregon. The club has a membership of eighteen students who are enrolled in the trades and industries class, and is progressing rapidly under the able hand of its adviser, Mr. Morse. The purpose of this organization is to promote good fellowship among the apprenticed boys, and to solve any problems which they may encounter while on the job. Meetings are held semi-monthly and are conducted in the same manner as a directors’ meeting of an industrial plant. The officers correspond to the staff of some such plant. Officers elected for 1932 consist of superintendent, Boyd Wyatt; foreman, Harry Hagberg; time-keeper, Eugene Lee; and gate keeper, Curtis Conner. Members who have completed their apprenticeship but who still continue their interest in their chosen trade are kept on as honorary members but have no vote. March 29. Junior Flunk Day On the Junior class Flunk Day, the class met at the Episcopal church on Fourth and D, at one o’clock and went to Caves Camp on Williams Creek. Many went hiking while others played ball. Hot dogs and marshmallows were roasted over a bon-fire, and the group returned to G. P. about 7 o’clock. Avis Hostetler, Alice Rush, Mary Har-lacher, and Harold Hansen were in charge of the refreshments, and Herman Henrikson was in charge of the transportation. Miss Thayer and Miss Quinlan, Junior class advisors, accompanied the class. I think marriages are really made in heaven, don’t you? Well, if all men took as long to propose as you, most of them would have to be. April I. Freshman-Sophomore Party The members of the Freshman class entertained the Sophomores at an April Fool party. Many queer and comical costumes were worn. A delightful program was planned for this occasion. Early in the evening, mustard and paper sandwiches were served. One play and a skit were given, after which punch and cake were served. 1281 '932 THE T O K A '93 2 April 6 and 7. “The Call of the Banshee” Old Peter Adair, played by Merrill Gunter, and his housekeeper, played by Gladys Hively, have brought a statue of the Banshee from Ireland with them. A mishap to the statue always brings calamity. Peter’s adopted niece. Hazel Orpen, played by Moneta Meikle and Katherine Eismann, has as a houseguest her friend Joan Walters (Dorcas Sheldon and Venita Spalding) who inadvertently breaks the statue. Immediately weird and terrible events begin to occur. The call of the Banshee js heard and Peter Adair is found dead. Joan’s Swedish maid, Eleanor Hood, disappears. So does the deaf and “dumb” Tom Scott, played by Charles Vannice. The colored maids, Maxine Jenkins and Jean Welch, see old Peter’s ghost walk. The housekeeper; Clem Durward, Hazel’s fiance, played by Bob Nickison and Bob Peck; Dr. Markowitz, old Peter’s friend, played by Fred Wallace and Lyle Whitsett; and Dr. Neville, Peter’s cousin, played by Harrison McCracken, are all suspected of the murder. In the second act the Banshee call is again heard, this time to presage Dr. Lacey’s death. Abner Heckenschell, the sheriff (Walter Flint) and his deputy (Walton Massie and Louis Wagner) investigate the case, but it is Dr. Markowitz who finally discovers that Yuru, (Bill Fradd) the Indian servant of Dr. Lacey, has been responsible tor the murders and many other of the weird happenings. The missing people all reappear, Tom Scott with a wife (Maxine Wieland), and the play ends satisfactorily. Bud Flint is still sleeping in classes. He ought to be a river so he could stay in bed and follow his course. Nonie Howard: I’ll give you a dollar if you can figure out some questions for Stanley Bennett: Okay, where’s the buck? Nonie: That’s the first question. Clark Stokes: Ouch! I bumped my crazybone. Helen Welch: Never mind. Just comb your hair a different way and the bump won’t show. [29] 1 9 3 3 THE T O K A � 9 3 3 April 1 2. Home Economics Club The home Economics Club was organized December 4, 1931 with the idea of promoting better fellowship among the students registered in the Home Economics course. It is not a study club. It is wholly for the purpose of sociability. The name selected for the club was. “Tes Trams”, and the colors chosen were green and orchid. The motto chosen was: “As our girlhood is, so shall our womanhood be.” To be eligible for membership a girl must be registered in home economics or must have had one year in it. The outstanding accomplishment of the year has been the painting of the sewing room. Next year they hope to go much farther in the decoration of the Home Economics rooms. This year they were not affiliated with the National Home Economics clubs, but next year they hope to join. The meetings are held once a month. 1 here are twenty new members. Those holding offices are Yelda I hornburg, president: Peggy Schmidt, secretary; Evelyn Pruitt, vice-president; Viola Coover, treasurer; Dorothy Hoffman, chairman of refreshments; Lillian 1 roest, chairman of entertainment. s. Gladys H.: Will you give a dime to help the Old Ladies Home? Howard W.: What! Are they out again? April I 6. Typing and Shorthand Contest Grants Pass won the loving cup for first place in the shorthand division at the typing and shorthand contest which was held at Medford, April 16. The average of the team was 98.29. The team was composed of Mary Louise Neilson and Betty Springer, amateurs, and Mary Treadgold and Lola Myers, novices. Grants Pass placed third in the typing contest. Betty Springer won second place in the novice division of the typing contest. Grants Pass was represented in this contest by Bernadine Christiani and Lola Myers, amateurs, and Betty Springer and Ruth Ellis, novices. [30] THE T O K A I 9 } 2 19)2 May 7. The College Club Luncheon The College Club invited us on the seventh day of May To be their luncheon guests and meet in best array at one. They entertained us beautifully in their inimitable way With cordial words, with music’s charm, some serious thoughts, and fun. May 9. Order of G The Order of the G is the lettermen’s organization in the Grants Pass High School, which is composed of men who have earned their letters in athletics and debate. The lettermen take active part in school activities by working for the betterment of the school and in many cases help to keep order in the school. The Order of the G sponsors the wrestling and boxing matches, which are much enjoyed by the boys of the school. Carlton Wiley was president for the first semester, and Gordon Corporon was chosen for the second semester. Ralph Fredericks was vice-president, and Edwin Strack, secretary. The members, who earned their letters in football are Robert Voetberg, Melvin Jaquette, Walton Massie, Ralph Fredericks, Edwin Strack, Bob Nickison. Wallace Palmer, Carlton Wiley, Gordon Corporon, Roland Thompson. James McGuire, Boyd Wyatt, Kenneth Carrell, Rolland Flory, Frank O’Neil, and Paul Neely. Basketball lettermen are Rolland Flory, James McGuire, George Jackson, Ralph Fredericks, and Jack Cook. Track lettermen are Joe Hamilton. John Shaw, Norman Howard, Frank O’Neil, and Herman Henrikson. Tennis lettermen are Harrison McCracken, Karl Layton, and Jack Cook. PH 19 3 2 THE T O K A •932 May 12. F. F. A. The Grants Pass chapter of the Future Farmers of America, which is a state and national organization for boys who study vocational agriculture in high school, has completed a year of successful activity. The objects of this organization, which are to provide recreational and educational entertainment for the members and to promote citizenship and leadership among them, have been well served in the varied program of activity carried out by this chapter. One of the most successful was a two-hour entertainment given before a crowd of three hundred at the Rogue River Valley Grange in December. The annual Father and Son banquet was held early in May. The dinner was prepared and served by the girls of the Flome Economics class. In the fall a few of the boys attended the International Stock Show in Portland, Oregon. In the spring at the sectional contest held at Roseburg the boys brought home eight ribbons won in the shop contest, the greatest number won by any one school. In the latter part of April Mr. Carpenter and next year’s officers attended the State F. F. A. Convention at O. S. C. Officers for the year 1931-32 were as follows: President, John Shaw; vice-president, Ray Johnson; secretary, Frank larmer; treasurer, Walton Massie; reporter, Herman Henrikson; faculty adviser. Mr. Carpenter. May I 3. P.-T. A. Banquet The Senior Class was honored with an enjoyable banquet on May 13, 1932 in the upper hall in the high school. The tables were decorated with the class flower, sweet peas, and the class colors, orange and black. A very entertaining program was arranged for the dinner hour. Mr. George H. S, Jackson, president of the P.-T. A. welcomed the class and Hubert I otman responded. V. V 1321 1 9 3 3 THE T O K A ' 9 3 3 May 1 3. Tennis Club Four years ago the Tennis Club with the aid of teams, picks, and shovels started work on the tennis court, which is now completely fenced off for two courts, with one surfaced. The long and faithful services of Mr. Swigart, the tennis coach, together with donations by the Business Men, the Lions club, the Senior Class of 1931, and the American Legion Auxiliary, have made the dream of the tennis court a reality. Credit is also due to the City Street Department and the County Roads. Jack Cook, Karl Layton, and Harrison McCracken are the lettermen who are playing on the team this year. Everrett Stockstill, Jack Van Dyke, and Leo Webber are the novices who have won a place. Jack Cook is playing an outstanding game of tennis, much above the average high school game. The Grants Pass team was well on the road to championship, having defeated ’Medford twice, Ashland once, and Roseburg and Rogue River once, at the time this article went to press. Frosh: What's worse than raining cats and dogs? Ditto: Hailing taxies. May 20. Table Rock Hike The old tradition—ah, a clue. Ye editor and assistants put their noses to the ground and followed up the scent. After a skinned nose, gravel in the shoes, and a blistered heel or so, it was discovered that the Class of 1912 was the founders of this ancient custom. Twenty years ago! Before that time Applegate and Fruitdale were the goals for the Senior hike. Yes. and a little scandal was bumped into which nearly broke the pursuers’ noses. In 1920, when our dignified instructor. Miss Doerner, took her turn at the rock, not one member of that worthy class reached home before the hour of 4 a. m. The next year the rule was passed and enforced hard and fast, as it is (!) today, that all must be back in town by the respectable hour of 12 (midnight, be it understood). It has been said by members of said class that the annual affair was rather tame after that. Nevertheless, the Class of ’32 added its foot prints and initials to those borne by the immortal Table Rock, and a good time was had by all. 133] i 9 3 2 THE T O K A « 9 i 2 Toka The twenty-fifth volume of the Toka was sent to press much to the relief of all concerned. For a while it seemed that the Toka would not be published this year because of the so-called “depression ’, but when it was voted on by the students, each vote being a subscription, it became evident that the I oka was considered an important factor in the school life and would not be dropped from its activities. Miss Thayer was the new and able adviser, with Robert Couch as business manager, and Martha Lee, editor. Arna Geer acted as artist, and Howard Whitsett as assistant editor. On account of lack of money and space the other staff members are forced to go unnamed, but their co-operation was much appreciated. Track Tire letterir.en of the track team that are back this year are Joe Hamilton, Herman Henrikson, Nonie Howard, John Shaw, and Frank O’Neil. These men are showing up much better than they did last year. The inter-class meet that was held in March was won by the Juniors with I I I points. 1 wo of the last year’s Southern Oregon records were broken in this meet. I he track coaches, Mr. Deal and Mr. Ihcrr.ason, expect to get some of the (joints at the State Meet at Corvallis, May 7. April 23, Klamath Falls Meet, Grants Pass came out second with nine towns that entered, with only Klamath Falls ahead. April 30, Southern Oregon Invitational Meet, Grants Pass came out second with Eureka first. Grants Pass won the relay cup for the second time. I his cup is given by the Rotary Club. THE T O K A 1932 '93 2 May |8- Girls’ Athletic Association I he team sports the girls took part in this year were speedball, basket ball, volley ball, field and track, baseball, and tennis; and the individual activities were folk dancing, stunts, and hiking. The highest award now given under the Oregon Point System is a gold pin given to a limited number of Senior girls each year. I o obtain this emblem a girl must have earned 200 points, have maintained a scholastic standing higher than the average tor her school, have demonstrated a high standard of sportsmanship in all her activities, and be considered an outstanding girl. Those on the council are Miss Doerner, adviser; Pauline Harader, president; Eleanor Hood, vice-president; Mary Harmon, secretary; Mary Louise Neilson, treasurer; Leona Allen, general manager; class managers; Viola Coover, Seniors; Alice Rush, Juniors; Mildred Turner, Sophomores; and Florence Havard, Freshmen. May 22. Baccalaureate Rev. MacLeod, the Presbyterian minister, delivered the Baccalaureate address at the Methodist church on Sunday evening. The usual plan was followed, with the Seniors forming a processional and marching in to occupy the seats reserved for them. May 24. Class Night The School Spirit—what an elusive thing! The graduates of 1920, Miss Quinlan’s class, presented an image typifying the “School Spirit” to the Class of ’21 in an impressive, mystic ceremony held in an old deserted log cabin on I okay Heights by candle-light and a bonfire. Each graduating class thereafter was to present it to the class succeeding; each class was to add to the base a plague with its numerals carved on it, representing the class spirit, thus symbolizing the supporting and raising of the school spirit by the loyalty and spirit of the class. This ceremony was carried out until 1922, when the “School Spirit” disappeared. The statue and its significance were lost and forgotten until 1932, when, as mysteriously as it had disappeared, it again honored us with its presence. Ten years! A long time to lie obscure and forgotten and then to rise again and show itself, though battered and broken, with all the old dignity and respect due it. After a bath and a shoe-shine, the figure was ready once more to make a personal, public appearance, with the Senior Class of ’32 presenting it, this time on Cla;s Night, to the Class of '33, in just as impressive and mystic a ceremony as in the days of yore. A program featuring each outstanding event of the four years of the class's high school career was used, after which the medals, awards, and student body emblems were presented. 135] 1 g } 2 THE T O K A i 9 } 2 We wonder— When will Bud Flint sleep, without classes to supply the time. What civics will taste like without sarcasm as a seasoning. What English will be like without our “little teacher with a large gum basket.” What will become of senior classes without Miss Walker’s guiding hand. How school will seem without Fred Wallace hauting the halls. What Leonard Rice would look like with the measles. If Bill Carl will ever be 6 ft. 4 in. How the school will survive without the stimulating efforts of the inseparables. Chink and Don. What we’ll all look like twenty years from now. May 25. Advice to the Juniors Having become wise in the ways of the world, we. the Senior Class of 1932, feel that it is the proper and fitting thing to impart some of our knowledge to the Juniors in the form of advice: Don’t skip too many classes. Remember Rolling moss gathers no stones.” Don’t take life too seriously: you’ll never get out of it alive, anyway. He who laughs last laughs best, but he soon gets the reputation of being dumb. Girls, remember that beauty is only skin deep, but a lot of people have fallen on smooth surfaces. Again, we ask that certain of your number remember that, although love is blind, we aren’t. This is a funny world; if you say nothing, people think you dumb, and if you talk too much you remove all doubt. So live that you wouldn’t be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip. Don’t shift your mouth into high gear until you are sure that your brain is turning over. The elevator to success is not running; take the stairs. That’s all. May 26. Commencement According to Webster, Commencement means a beginning. As far as the “Class of ’32” goes, it could hardly be called a beginning, for it is the last formal gathering— the last time for all the members to be assembled together. But it is a beginning as far as the individual is concerned. I his is his first step into the outside world—the business world. Each one will go his separate way; each one will pursue his individual ambition. Some will make good, others will fail. Yet they all take the first step from the same milestone—Commencement. The Commencement exercises were held in the high school auditorium, with Miss Macy and Mr. Trepte in charge of the music. The Junior girls held the flowered arches through which the senior processional marched. Mr. Frank Jenkins of Eugene, publisher of the Roseburg, Medford and Klamath Falls newspapers, gave the main address of the evening. The usual medals and awards were given to meriting class members, and the “Class of ’32 was officially dissolved. NOTE: This year instead of the usual “favorite sayings , quotations were chosen which applied to the individual either directly or indirectly; so read and see yourself as others see you. [361 1 9 3 2 THE T O K A 1 9 3 2 Hubert E. 1 otman Station: S-u-g-a-r Static: “Better to wear out than to rust out.” Ora Louise Nelson Station: H-o-n-e-y B-u-n-n-y B-o-e Static : We do things, a n d sometimes we over-do things.” Raymond Macfarlar? Station: W-a-s-o-o Static : ' . . . a fellow of good respect Julia Marie Fagan Station: J-u-d-y Static : “Bright as the sun her eyes the gazers strike. And. like the sun. they shine on all alike.” C. Harrison McCracken Station: M-a-c Static: “It is not wise to be wiser than necessary.” Evona Lucinda Lamb Station: V-o-n Static: “In her tongue is the law of kindness.” Lola Myers Station: L-o-l-a Static: “Loveliness needs not the foreign aid of ornament. Charles F. Vannice Station: C-h-i-n-k Static: “The wiser the man the greater the folly.” Blanche P. Harmon Station: M-r-s. H-a-s- k-a-1 Static: Let me live in a house by the side of the road.” Cordon Corporon Station: S-c-o-r-p-i-o-n Static: “Character is a diamond that scratches every stone.” Dorothy E. I homas Station: I)-o-t Static: H a p p i n e s s is where we find it-” Ira A. Towne Station: T-o-w-n-e-e Static: “The man who makes no mistake does not usually make anything.” t [37] 19 3 2 THE T O K A 1932 Mildred M. Cox Station: S-a-l-l-y Static: “And her sunny locks hang on her temples like a golden fleece.” Lyle Whitsett Station: H-a-p-p-y Static: “Men lighten their labors by song.” Pauline E. Harader Station: l’-a-u-1-l-n-e Static: Blessed is he who expects nothing. • for he shall never be disappointed. Frank W. O’Neil Station: S-w-e-d-e Static: It is a great plague to be too handsome a man. Vera May Olts Station: M-i-c-k-e-y Static: A good laugh is sunshine in a house.” Walton C. Massie Station: W-a-l-t Static: H e w as not merely a chip of the old Block, but the old Block itself.” Donald E. Bailey Station: D-o-c Static: “What’s the use f u orr ink: ? It never was worth while.” Beryl Clifton Station: B-e-r-y-1 Static : I ark eyes are dearer far. Harry C. McFarlane Station: H-a-r-r-y Static: “His heart is far from fraud as heaven from earth.” Venita S. Spalding Station: N-i-t-a Static: And life goes on like a song. William Fradd Station: B-l-1-1 Static: “Ask me no questions and I’ll tell you no fibs. Mary Louise Neilson Station: M-u-r-p-h-y Static: “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” [38J 1932 THE T O K A � 9 3 2 Holland C. Flory Station: K-l-o-r-y Static: He who serves well and speaks not merits more than they who clamor loudest at the door.” Miss Elcy N. Walker Station: W-a-l-k-e-r Static: The bigger the dam of patience, the worse the flood when the dam breaks. Dwight R. Richardson Station: P-w-i-g-h-t Static: It’s the steady, quiet, plodding ones Who win in the life long race. Dorothy Ruth Hoffman Station: P-o-t Static: For she was jes’ the quiet kind Whose naturs never vary. M. Lee Ruttencutter Station: J-i-m Static: The blush is beautiful but sometimes inconvenient. Moneta Meikle Station: M-o-n-i-e Static: How her fingers went when they moved by note Through measures fine. . . Betty Lue Springer Station: S-o-o-n-l-e Static: Joy flies monopolies; it calls for two. Richard J. Bettendorf Station: D-i-c-k Static: The man worth while is the man that can smile When the whole world goes dead wrong. Eleanor Hood Station: B-l-o-n-d-y Static: I bane going to hurt that foliar. Leonard Walter Rice Station: T-e-d Static: The greatest men May ask foolish questions now and then. Bernadine Christiani Station: B-e-t-t-y Static: Kxert your tal- ents. and distinguish yourself. Robert F. Nickison Station: X-i-c-k Static: Disguise our bondage as we will Tis woman. woman rules us still. 139] 19 3 2 THETOKA 1932 Pauline Silver Station: P-a-u-l-y Static: As rust eats iron, so care eats the heart.” Edwin Strack Station: B-l-a-c-k-e-y Static : Be silent or say something better than silence.” Norman R. Howard Station: X-o-n-l-e Static: “For even though vanquished he could argue still.” Maxine Welland Station: M-a-x Static: “I chatter, chat- ter as I ko. Imogene Johnston Station: I-m-y Static: I have a heart with room for everv joy.” Louis Albert Wagner Station: L-o-u-l-e Static: (Jet behind me. Satan”—and push. Violet Murray Station: V-i Static: The sunshine of life is made up of very little beams that are bright all the time.” Andy R. Gigler Station: B-u-d Static: “Possess your soul without fussing; your guardian angel does not lose half the sleep over y o u you think he does.” Glenn R. Virtue Station: V-i-r-t-u-e Static: “Virtu alone (?) is happiness below. Alice Louise Hilles Station: A-l Static: The eyes have one language everywhere. Robert E. Peck Station: B-o-b Static: “Beauty is its own excuse for being.” Margaret K. Alberts Station: M-a-g-g-i-e Static: Laugh and the world laughs with you.” 140] THE T O K A '932 f 9 3 2 Harriet D. Woodward Station: H-a-l-f P-i-n-t Static: Smooth runs the water where the brook Im deep.' William E. Carl Station: W-i-l-d B-i-1-1 Static: Ideas are like l eurds: men do not have them until they urow up. Maysell E. Christiar.i Station: K-d-d-I-e Static: Much tongue anti judgment seldom go together.” Robert Orley Couch Station: B-o-b Static: A charitable man is like the appletree— he gives his fruit and is silent. Katherine J. Eismann Station: J-o-s-e-y Static: “The cat anti the love you give away come back to you. Robert Lewis Reed Station: B-o-b Static: None but himself can be his parallel.” Norman Gray Station: ’-i-e-e-r-o Static: Wit is the salt of conversation.” Martha Lee Station: M-i-c-k-e-y Static: The end and reward of toil is rest.” M. Eugenia Hunt Station: J-i-m-m-i-e Static: Heed the still small voice.” Maxine L. Jenkins Station: M-a-x Static: There is a garden in her face Where roses and white lilies grow.” R. Wallace Rice Station: W-a-l-l-y Static: And hiving wisdom with each studious year. Viola J. Coover Station: -o-o-v-e-r Static: Its happy goes as lucky goes.” 141] 19 3 2 THE T O K A 1932 Merrill E. Gunter Station: (J-u-n-t-e-r Static: “I am saddest when I sing. So are those who hear me.” Evelyn Rose Hull Station: E-v-i-e Static: Laugh and he merry Better the world with a song.” Eugene Douglas Rice Station: (1-e-n-e Static: (’harms strike the sight; merit wins the soul.” Margaret Marie Seyboth Station: M-a-i-d-i-e Static: The light upon her face Shines from the windows of another world.” Mr. J. A. 1 homason Station: T-o-m-m-i-e Static: 1 dare do all that may become a man. Who dares do more, is none.” Freda Witt Station: F-r-e-d-a Static: Softly speak and sweetly smile.” Marion Jean Welch Station: J-i-n-k-s Static: An ounce of mirth is worth a pound of sorrow.” Clifford Gilbert Station: C-l-i-f-f Static: You may trust him in the dark.” Dorcas Sheldon Station: D-o-r-k-y Static: Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.” Walter A. Flint Station: B-u-d Static: Blessings on him who Invented sleep. Gladys E. Hively Station: C5-a-y Static: Her face betokened all things dear and good.” Charles A. McMurdo Station: M-a-c Static: I love freedom better than slavery. [42] 19 3 2 THE T O K A I 9 3 2 Fred George Wallace Station: K-r-i-t-z Static: He pursues hl« ever-changing way. Vivienne Morris Station: V-i-v-e Static: Happiness is the harvest of a quiet eye. Le Nora Verniece Brown Station: B-r-o-w-n-l-e Static: And well she can persuade. Lillian Joy I roest Station: L-l-1 Static: Airy, fairy Lilian. Beulah May Redding Station: B-e-u-l-a-h Static: Be hut faithful, that is all. I homas O. Moore Station: T-o-m Static: Oh that it were my chief delight To do the things I ought. The Launching They have gone so fast, these sweet, swift years. Like a leaf in the river cast. They have brought us smiles, they have brought us tears. They have brought us strength overcoming fears. And our high school days are past. We are like ships fresh from the builders hands That have never touched the sea. We will meet new deeps, we will see strange lands. There will be rocky reefs and smooth yellow sands. And we ll soon be riding free. When the cable is cut and the wind in our sails. With never a doubt or fear With high, strong hearts we will face the gales. Our builders are true, and truth never fails. So farewell to the harbor most dear! Katherine Eismann 32 [43] OFFI THETOKA 1032 Seniors! Gone, But Not Forgotten Seniors, your four years’ voyage at Grants Pass High School is over. But don’t think you are through, for we expect you to go out into the world advertising your Alma Mater to the best of your ability. Don’t believe that just because you are graduating you will be forgotten; it is not so. Of course there will be those to take your places, but you have made achievements here that can never be forgotten as long as the old school stands. You will always be remembered as the class that backed us with everything you had. Among you go some of those who might be designated as the cream of the school. Your places will be hard to fill, but we who are left will do our best to occupy worthily the positions you have left vacant, and always we will remember you as the hard-fighting class of 1932. Seniors’ Farewell Commencement! Four years ago this word meant something vague and far-off; something to be looked upon with respect and envy. As we watched the Seniors graduate that year, down in our hearts we visualized ourselves wending our way slowly up the aisle to receive our long awaited diplomas, and if we lingered on the thought of the ceremony which attended the occasion rather than what it meant to us. remembered that we still had three years of experience ahead of us—experience which had a tendency to change our view promt about many things. However, not for any length of time could we afford to dwell on visions, for our present problems began to take on a more serious aspect. Our second year loomed ahead of us and we were quite ready to assume that sophisticated air which characterizes the lordly Sophomores. Our second year passed swiftly. We had by this rime gotten over the excitement of being hailed as Sophomores and had finally settled down seriously to the job of putting our class on the map. Then, at last, we as Juniors, acquired that respiected title—’’Upper-classmen!” We were represented in inter-school contests on many occasions. We did not hesitate to pit the brain and brawn of our members against that of other high school students, and were always proud of the outcome. Our Senior year was upon us before we knew it. Our progress so far had been something to be proud of, and in our last year we were determined to leave an even better record. Well—the least we can say is that we shall continue to be proud of the class of ’32. We had parties and hikes; in fact, we did everything that the graduating classes have done for many years past, and will probably continue to do for many years to come. During the last four years the friendship of the students and teachers has meant something in our lives, which until now we have never stopped to define; but now in all the rush and flurry of graduation this tremendous step which we are taking leaves us with mixed emotions. A new world is being opened to us. We shall go our several ways; what our future will be, only time can tell, but whatever it may be, as our life unfolds before us, the memory of our happy days at old G. P. H. S. will be with us always. 1441 ' w v ■ jr r-- ' k • y —7-™- jf •'. j ■ % , ;iP|||if t. . A 'Ik 1 •!.. V W'M t . £flf t 19M , • r X fc.y - . , r-. •� ....................:.. — J« V v f KlU.. 'll i ?y, r ws ■ t ..........., v «8 A -. 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