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

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Hark row: HrnrikMon. Finch. Fnrtor. Middle row: (Jinn. Jobe. Blanchard. !. Front row: Bromley. Van l yke. Short. (t««od. ('. Burk. Taylor, Sheldon. Furchncr, Faffan. Burk. Weber. Ilillis. Bennett. J. Hamilton. Neely. K. Johnson. Orr, I . Hamilton. V. Johnson. Burden. Order of the G” I he Hi-G, the letter club, strives to create interest in athletics and school activities through an enthusiastic school spirit. Two dances are held every year, this year in January and March. The club continued to sponsor boxing and wrestling matches as last year. The present officers are: President, Herman Henrikson; Vice-President. Jimmy Orr; Secretary, Jack Van Dyke; Treasurer, William Taylor; Match Maker. Louis Hamilton; Publicity Manager, Bond Jobe. 1 he members who earned football letters are Stanley Bennett, Bond Jobe, Harold Short. Elwood Johnson. Vernon Johnson. Bob Hillis, Gordon Dunstan, Jimmy Orr. Charles Burk. Glen Burk, Paul Neely, Joe Hamilton, I ouis Hamilton, Paul Good, Don Burden. Herman Henrikson. Alumni Benefit Dance For the benefit of the Athlete’s injury fund, the Alumni Association sponsored a dance March 3. Approximately 200 couples attended and the proceeds were $42. Another successful dance was sponsored by the Alumni on the evening of April I 4. I he proceeds of this event went to pay for new suits for the High School Track team. F. C. A. Activities I he Future Craftsmen annual Bean Feed” on March 2 was attended by the local apprenticeship commission. J. F. Cramer. David McDonald, W. W. Morse, The Medford F. C. A. officers, and all employers. The banquet was served in the upper hall of the high school by mothers of the boys. Novelty place cards were photographs of the employers’ business cards. Century of Progress pictures were shown by A. E. Voorhies. Eleven boys accompanied by W. W. Morse, instructor, attended the fourth annual F. C. A. convention in Portland, April 12 to 14. College plants at Eugene and Corvallis, capitol buildings in Salem, and the army barracks at Vancouver, Wash., were visited by the group.

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Hark row: iilbMon, Dray. Nelson. Schmidt, Doerner. Kincrxon, Marry, Harmon. Front row: Turner, Smith. Allen. Ilavarcl. Wln crt. The Girls’ League I he Girls' League is an organization of which every girl automatically becomes a member upon entering school. Meetings are held once a month, for discussion of business or social affairs. The Girls’ League party was an event sponsored by the League this year. The program consisted of the initiation of the Freshman girls. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. A 10-cent assembly was presented at the first of the year. The most important event was the annual Mothers’ T ea held in May. A style show put on by the sewing classes was part of the program. Members of the Girls' League Council this year were LaVona Nelson, President; Margaret Gray, Vice-President; Florence Flavard, Treasurer; Betty Emerson, Secretary. Heads of the departments were Nevalyn Harmon, Entertainment: Grace Wingert, Social Service; Sybil Gibson. Activities. Class Representatives were Peggy Schmidt, Senior; Juanita Allen, Junior; Jeannette Turner, Sophomore; and Lorene Smith. F reshman. Southern Oregon Typing and Shorthand Contest i he Grants Pass Shorthand team won the silver cup at the annual Southern Oregon Typing and Shorthand contest at Ashland, April I 4, with a team score of 98.18. The team was composed of the following girls: Helen Mitchell, Ruby Rich, Leah Hagen, and Virginia Dodson. Leah Hagen won second place medal in the novice individual contest. Helen Mitchell won second place in the amateur individual contest. Ashland won the Typing cup with a team average of 61.28. The local team, which won second place, was composed of Naomi Smith, Fay Williams, Rosamond Weston and Amy Gilmore. Naomi Smith took second place in the novice contest. Mrs. Marry: “Spell ‘straight .’’ Duane Aniens: S- T-It-A-I-G-H-T. Mrs. Marry: Correct; what floes It mean? Duane Amens: Without Kinder ale.

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Van Dyke HavarJ Barrett Schicfcrstcin Bromley Debate I lie question for debate this year was a most interesting one: “Resolved: That the United States should adopt the essential features of the British system of radio control and operation.” The affirmative stand was upheld by Jack Van Dyke and Betty Schieferstein, while the negative was supported by Florence Havard and Billy Bromley. Howard Barrett coached both teams. For the second consecutive year the annual district debate title was won by Medford High. All debates were held February 13, 14 and 15, and were judged by Professor W. A. Dahlberg of the University of Oregon. Debate Club A debate club was organized this year under the supervision of Howard Barrett. The club members were Billy Bromley, Clyde Everton. Florence Havard. Maida Heath, Hi Norton. Marguerite Potter, Walter Roberts. Betty Schieferstien. Jack Van Dyke. Boo Howard, and Bob ReGester. A comic debate, Which Comes First—The Chicken or the Egg?” was presented to the Student Body by Betty Schieferstien, Florence Havard, Bill Bromley, and Jack Van Dyke. i he officers are Florence Havard, President: Bill Bromley, Vice-President; Maida Heath, Secretary-Treasurer. Orchestra Under Martin Trepte's diligent and capable directions, the High School Orchestra has maintained its high standard of excellence. The annual concert presented in the auditorium was marked by the fine unity and responsiveness of the members acquired under Mr. Trepte's baton during the course of the year’s rehearsals. The well balanced program of classics, semi-classics, and a comic feature. The Musician’s Strike,” especially arranged by Trepte, won just praise and favor from all. Of special interest to many were two numbers conducted by John Sheldon and Jack Van Dyke. Added attractions were Rosamond Weston's piano solo, Hungarian Rhapsody,” and a clarinet solo by Jack Van Dyke accompanied by the orchestra. 1 he orchestra presented a half hour program to the Student Body last semester and the band has contributed to pep rallies and games. The orchestra also plans to take a part in the annual music festival at Ashland this year.