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

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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

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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]