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

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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.

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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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 HjIA Roster of Clubs i( i ORGANIZATION PURPOSE OFFICERS Debate Club To stimulate interest in public speaking and debate. Pres.: Florence Havard Vice-P.: Billy Bromley Sec.-T.: Mania Heath Future Craftsmen A state organization to promote better workmanship among boys. Supt.: Winston Meyers Foreman: Jack Doyle Gatekeeper: Tom Turner -r ■ ) Benny Egger 1 imekeepers: ( Harry Hagberg F. F. A. To strengthen the confidence of the farm boy in himself and his work and to develop rural leadership. Pres.: Tommy Blanchard Vice-P.: Gilbert Rush Sec.: Edward Littlefield Treas.: Gayle Anderson Reporter: Earl Gipe G. A. A. To promote girls' athletics. Pres.: Mary Harmon Vice-P.: Margaret Gray Sec.: Amy Gilmore Treas.: Naomi Smith Gen. Mgr.: Louise Grablc Girls’ League 1 o create a friendly and cooperative spirit among all girls. Pres.: LaVona Nelson Vice-P.: Margaret Gray Sec.: Florence Havard Freas.: Betty Emerson Order of the “G 1 o create interest in athletics and school activities. Pres.: Herman Henrikson Vice-P.: Jimmy Orr Sec.: Jack Van Dyke Treas.: William Taylor Hi Pointers To create interest in girls’ sports. Pres.: Helen Schmidt Vice-P.: Virginia Van Dyke Sec.-T.: Neva Ewing Mt. Service To promote the general welfare of the school and to set standards for students to follow. Pres.: Walden Manfull Vice-P.: Billy Bromley Sec.: Stanley Bennett Treas.: l eo Weber Tennis Club To perpetuate tennis. Pres.: Tommy Blanchard Vice-P.: John Haman Sec.-T.: Fred Osborne Tes Trams 1 o unite the Home Economics girls of the United States. Pres.: Virginia Coke Vice-P.: Lois Burns Sec.: Fannie Grable Treas.: Coralie Breitmayer Torch Honor 1 o promote scholarship and fellowship among the students. Pres.: Helen Mitchell Vice-P.: Barbara Barnes Sec.-T.: Marjorie Talbot