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

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1937 volume:

c fec, e- ffulL u.±Lne4±M2 L' JfcJDa Jee. clslcL Z)cJL a Lae. Mcctt feu l. zPUuiJ: LoJ:ecL lu l lcriren-i crktqyL. FOREWORD ▼ Progress! ‘We proceed along the road of life seeking that something just beyond our grasp. So us it may be success, the Utopia of our dreams; to the miner portrayed in this book it means riches, adventure, a grubstake for life. Everyone meets and outgrows unhappiness. ‘We lose friends dear to us and in turn make more. ‘Progressing from one thing to another, urged on by that unljnotun desire, we ever press for-Icard Judged not by the hours on the road of life but by our accomplishment. DEDICATION Out of the past shines the future. Vrom the life of THEODORE COKE Out of death slveeps the light SHe lived, he died by. So him, in gratitude and sorrolv ‘fthis book is inscribed. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS T SPONSORS: 'Photography by S rtcraft Studio ‘Photo Litho by ‘Daily Courier ‘Paper and Cover from ‘Blake, aMofftt CP Sotvne =9 2. 'Wle.m.o'LLcLin- 3 M Ccrte-rJJ(rhn. y£cr rirL4jCrn- 4-0 CLcmti M. B. Winslow J. F. Swigart Superintendent of S bools Principal; Student Council Adviser Mrs. Minnie G. Marcy English Vice-Principal. Dramatics of Girls. Girls’ Dean League Board of Education Ellen PRUESS, Chairman Robert F. Harris Charles R. Cooley Lyle Sams John Schieferstein Lilian Fosbery G. Sterling Bailey Algebra and Chemistry Tennis. Sigma Sigma G. Howard Barrett U. S. History Debate Frank M. Beer Physics and Biology Basketball Helen Busenbark Social Science and Home Economics Text Books. W. S. Carpenter Agriculture F. F. A. L. L. Deal Bookkeeping and Typing Track A. Claire Dunn Geometry and Advanced Mathematics Torch Honor. Student Council Dale F. Ginn Civics and Business Training. Junior Class Adviser. Student Council George Hibbard General Science Baseball. Freshman Basketball and Football Judy Hyslop Home Economics, Tes Trams, Sophomore Class adviser Nina A. Johnson Latin and Spanish Latin Club. Spanish Club Dramatics Mary Oakes McClain Home Economics. Tes Trains Ray McDuffee Literature and Journalism Scroll. Toka. Senior Class Adviser Mrs. Ray McDuffee Social Science Freshman Class Adviser Daphne Matthews English. Journalism Scroll. Toka. Archery Club Junior Class Adviser Hagan A. Moore Encrlish and World History Sarah M. Parr English Lynnetta Quinlan English Commercial Arithmetic and Girls Athletics Girls’ League. Senior Class adviser Ruth Rubins Office Helen Schepman Typing. Shorthand, Transcription Freshman Class Adviser Betty Schieferstein Librarian Harold Shogren Industrial Relations and Mechanical Drawing F.C.A.. Sophomore Class adviser Loren Tuttle Business Training. Typing. Boys Athletics Football Martin Trepte Music, Orchestra and Band Chi-iei- Con{e.n.i± en.io LtL- • • • u LLCr'UL« • • gopher mcrtcL. d sieikme.n • Senior Officers Waldo Gray ... President Gayle Anderson T reasurer Claude Gillett Student Council Representative Norma Johnston - - Secretary Frank Ingram Vice-President Zoe Carpenter Valedictorian Ray McDuffee . Adviser Lynnetta Quinlan Adviser Our Crew We’ve feathered our voyage Our staunch young crew. Overcoming the storm With a strength ever new. We've upheld each other, Caily singing our song To cheer one another When the trip seemed too long. In the struggle to conquer. To master the sea, IVe've learned to be strong And not creep to the lee. .Von. our anchor is cast And we're gripping hands In farewell to our shipmates Ere we seek other strands. As a class we are done Now by ones go our n ajw Dim thru fog looms the future, Hope and fear of oncoming days. Now must each stand the tests: IVill we falter and fall Or steer bravely ahead When storms strike over all? Each young heart's as strong As true seamen's are With courage to conquer And thru life wander far. To the Guide of our ways We lift young hopeful eyes. And take you, not leave you. Dear school that in our heart lies. —Gladys Flory Larry Adams Peanuts Class V.-Pres., 1; F. C. A.. 3. 4. and Pub. Mffr.. 4. Gayle Anderson And)) Torch Honor. 2. 3. 4; Basketball. U Football. 4. 5; Hl-O. 4. 5; SiKnia Slftma. 4, 5. and Pres.. 4; Class Treas.. 5. Barbara Baldinger Bobbie Entered from El Monte. Calif.. 4; Senior Piny; Scroll Staff. 4; Toka Staff. 4; Torch Honor. 4. Darrell Baldwin So Hang S. B. Pub. Mfrr.. 4; Torch Honor. 2. 3. 4 and V.-Pres. 3; Toka Staff. 1. 2. 3. 4; Scroll Staff. 2. 3. 4; Student Council. 4; SiKnia Slirma. 3. ami Treaa.. 4; Mountain Service. 4; Chess Club. 4; Senior Play. Josephine Bestul Jo Entered from Portland. Ore.. 4: Scroll Staff. 4; Toka Staff. 4; Latin Club, 4; Spanish Club 4. June Bigelow June Bug Tes Trams. 4; Pep Club. 3. 4. Norma Bjorge Normie C,lee Club. 3. C.. A. A.. 1. 2. 3; Chess Club. 4; Volleyball. 4; Baseball. 1. 2. 3. Pep Club. 3. 4; Scroll. 4; Toka. 2. 3. 4.; in Is. 4. Tern Truman Bradford Re-entered from Medford. Ore Baseball. 4: Track. 4. “True Blue 4; Florenz Breitmayer Bud Torch Honor. 2. 3. 4: F. F. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4. and Sec. 4: Traffic Squad. 4. George Brickell “Cracious Bum F. F. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4. and Treas.. 4; SiKnia SlKnta. 3. Jack Brown Heartbreaker Entered from Huko. Ore.. 3: Senior Play. Marjorie Cameron Marj Entered from Ashland. Ore.. 4; Volleyball. 4: Pep Club. 4; Tennis. 4; Baseball. 4. Glen Carns Bud Football. 4; Baseball. 3. 4; F. C. A.. 4. and Timekeeper. 4; Mountain Service. 4. Zoe Carpenter Zocita oirls' LeaKue Dept. Head. 4; S. B. Play. 4: Jr. Play: Senior Play; ('lass Sec.. 3; (Slee Club. 2; Operetta. 2; Toka. 3; Torch Honor. 2. 3. 4: Dramatics. 3. Edward Cotter “Ted F. F. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4; Camera Club. 3. Bernice Collins Better Cookies Entered from Central Point. Ore.. 3: C.lee Club. 3. Florence Collins “Flo” Entered from Central Point. Ore.. 3; Glee Club. 3; Orchestra. 4; Ten Tram . 3. Pearl Crouch Pretty Cute” O. A. A.. 2; Glee Club. 3; Tennis. 2; Pep Club. 4. Stan Clark Spits” Hl-G, 2. 3. 4; Toka. 4; Tennis. 2. 3. 4. and Vlce-Pren.. 4: Basketball. 4; Mountain Service. 4; I,atln dub. 4. TedCoomler Ted” Entered from Phoenix. Arlz.. 4; F. F. A.. 4. Miriam Crouse “Merry Christmas” Orchestra. 1. 2. 3. 4; Torch Honor. 3. 4; Scroll, 4; Pep Club. 3. 4. Irene Croxton “Bill” Entered from Wolf Creek. Ore.. 3; Glee Club. 3. S. B. Play. 3. Gayle Denison Eiviry” Torch Honor. 2. 3. 4; Girin League Treas.. 2. V.-Pres.. 3. and Pren.. 4: S. B. Play. 4; Glee Club. 2: Student Council. 3. 4; Toka. 4. Mildred Currier ”My C(Early' Entered from Gardiner. � re.. 3; Glee Club. 3. 4; Student Council. 4. Senior Play. Donna Dahl Don't Do That” S. B. Play. 4: Toka Staff. 4; Pep Club. 3. 4; Dramatics. 4. Dorothy Dillinger “Dear. Dear” Ten Trams. 4. Jack Bertrand Jack Football. 3. 4. Frances Denniston “Frankie” Torch Honor. 2. 3: Girls League V.-Pres.. 4; Pep Club. 3. 4; Toka. 4. Claude Gillett Cockv Band. 1. 2. 3; Orchentra. 1. 2. 3: Football. 3. 4. 5; Basketball. 4; Hi-G. 4. 5. Chester Dixon Chet Track. 1. 3. 4; Band. 1. 3. 4; Torch Honor. 2. 3. 4; Orchentra. 3. 4. Art Dyal Av % Don t Chess Club. 4: Dramatics. 4; S. B. Play. 4; F. C. A.. 4. Hazel Belle Ernst “Heavens. Be Ern(e)st” Glee Club. 3. 4; operetta. 3. 4. Elsie Feaster Everything Fine Tennis, 1, 2. 3; Volleyball. 2. 3; Scroll Staff. 3. Dorothy Feiring “Do Not Fear. Little One” Pep Club. 3. 4; Tea Trama. 4; Torch Honor. 2. 3. 4. Ivan Feiring “ von Awful Feeling Dramatics. 3. 4; S. B. Play. 3; Jr. Play; Mountain Service. 4. Iola Fields lotta Co Now Entered from Jackaonvllle. Ore.. 3. Opal Holmes “Oh! Glee Club. 2; Torch Honor. 2; Operetta, 3; Tea Trama. 4; Pep Club. 3, 4. Earl Grant “E'Cad” Track, 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball. 3. 4; Hl-G. 3. 4; Mountain Service. 4; Dramatics. 4. Waldo Gray A Woman s Coal Class Treas.. 1. V.-Pres.. 2. and Pres.. 3. 4; Football Mgr.. 2. 3. 4; Hi-G. 2. 3. 4; Student Council. 2, 3. 4; Mountain Service. 3. 4; Track. 2. Orpha Hixon Oh, Heck! Entered from Cullisou. Kansas. 3; Pep Club. 3. 4. Georce Hull “Cood Head” Hi-G. 3. 4; Mountain Service. 3. 4; Torch Honor. 2. 4; Toka Staff. 3. and Bus. Mki . ♦; Student Council. 3 4; Orchestra. 1. 2; Latin Club. 3; Debate, 3. 4. and Pres.. 4. Frank Ingram Frank Herbert Class Pres., 1; Track. 3. 4; Football. 4; Hi-G. 3. 4; Glee Club. 3; Scroll Staff. 3. 4; Student Council. 1. 2. 4. Gladys Flory Can She Write Poetry! Baseball. 3. 4; Volleyball. 4; Glee Club. 1; Torch Honor. 2; Pep Club. 3. 4. HOPE Franson Heaven Forbidf Entered from Boise. Mont., 4; Pep Club, 4; Dramatics. 4; Sr. Play. Mildred Grable My Goodness Pep Club, 3. 4; Tes Trams. 4. Jesse Lee Gilmore Bud Torch Honor. 2. 3. 4; HI-G. 2. 3. 4; Tennis Club. 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball. 3. 4; S. B. Treas.. 4; Mountain Service. 3. 4; Student Council. 4. Edith Hoffmaster Ede Torch Honor. 2. 3. Tommy Jones The Piper's Son F. F. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4. Mildred Jaquette “Millie9 Glee Club. 2. 3. operetta, 2. 3; Pep Club, 3, 4; Tes Tram . 4. and Pres., 4. Weldon Jackson Old Faithful F. F. A., 1. 2. 3; t'amera Club. 4. Wayne Jensen Yem Torch Honor, 2, 3. 4; Orchestra. 1. 2. 3. 4; Sigma Sigma. 3. Norma Johnston “Stormy Girls League Treas.. 3. and Dept- Head. 4; Class See.. 2. 4; Student Council. 1; Orchestra. 1. 2. 3. 4; I’ep Club. 3. 4. Vernon Rimer Vem F. C. A.. 3. and Pres.. 4; Student Council. 4. Dorothy Kelly Diligent Knitter Glee Club. 3; Operetta. 3; Tea Trams, 4; Latin Club. 4. Virginia King Pudie Class Se . 1; Torch Honor. 2. 3. 4; Toka, 3, and Editor. 4. Student Council. 4; Latin Club. 4; Class Treas.. 3: Class Rep. for Girls League. 3. Melvin Kinc 'Sliffv Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Class Pres.. 2: F. F. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4. V.-Pres.. 3. Pres.. 4. and Treas.. 2; Student Council. 2. 4. S. B. Vice-Pres. 4; Football. 3; Dramatics. 3. Keith Kennedy Dais}) F. F. A.. 2. 3: Track. 4: Latin Club. 3. 4; Football. 4. Bruce Lathrop Baseball. 3. 4. Better Luck Clayton Lavigne W impy Melba LaUBACH Modest Lassie Orchestra. 1. 2. 3. 4; Band. 3. 4; Torch Honor, 2. 3. 4. 3 ; A Vera Leaverton Very Little Glee Club. 4; Scroll Staff. 3; Pep Club. 4; Operetta. 4; Ten Trams. 4. Maxine Love Max Entered from Rogue River. Ore.. 3; Glee Club. 3. 4; Pep Club. 3. 4; Operetta. 3, 4; Torch Honor. 4. Vivian Ludwick “Vi' Entered from Hugo. Ore.. 3. Peggy Lycett Pretty Lady Tes Trams. 4; G. A. A.. 2; Pep Club. 4. June Neilson June Nile Entered from Lon Oh ton. Calif.. 4. Ellouise Nomer “Er-Nof Pep Club. 3. 4; Tex Trams. 4. Edna Orme Eddie Tex Tramx. 4; Latin Club. 3; Glee Club. 3; Operetta. 3. Vernon Osgood “Vem Entered from Broadus. Mont.. 4; Dramatics. 4. Howard Pierce Horse Play Dramatics. 4; Baseball. 3; Torch Honor. 4; F. C. A.. 1. 2. Bob Pritchett lkcy Track. 3; Football. 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball. 2. 3. 4; Baseball. 3. 4; Hl-G. 3. 4: Tennis. 2. 3. 4. June Provolt Just Playful Entered from Jacksonville. Ore.. 3. Ruth Ramsey Red Entered from Merlin. Ore.. 4. Mildred McCarthy Fuzzy Baseball. 1. 2. 3. 4; Volley bull. 3; G. A. A., 1. 2; Pep Club. 3. 4. and Pres.. 4. Gordon McCollum “Mercury Track, 2. 3. 4; Football. 3. 4; Hl-G, 3, 4. Ruth McFadden Ruthie Tes Tramx. 3: Pep Club. 4: G. A. A.. 4. Lowell McKillip Mike F. c. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4; State Treax.. 2; Student Council. 4. Joyce Magness Just Me Glee Club. 3. 4; Operetta. 3. 4; Latin Club. 4. Marcaret Mathews My Mighty Alumnus Operetta, 2. 4; Tex Tramx. 4. Charles Morrison Chuck Mountain Service. 3; Sluma Slama, 3; Student Council, 2: Tennis. 2. Norma Neill ‘Wo. No Toka Staff. 3: Tennis Club. 3; Class V-Pres.. 3: Jr. Play; S. It. Play. 4; Dramatics. 4. Louise Ramsey Let 'er Roar Torch Honor. 2. 3. 4; Scroll Staff, 3, 4; Toka Staff. 4. Kenneth Pruitt Kenny Jr. Play; Football. 4; Baseball. 3. 4; Hl-G. 4; Basketball. 3. 4. Don Pruess Dearest Pal” Track, 3, 4; Football. 3. 4; Baseball. 4; Hl-G. 4; Toka Staff, 4; Camera Club. 2. 3; Chess Club. 4; Student Council. 4; Sigma Sigma. 3. 4; Latin Club. 4; Mountain Service. 4. Leona Rice Little Runt Torch Honor. 2. 3. 4; Tes Tram . 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; I ramntics. 3. Maryon Troll Silly, Isn't It? Entered from Fall River. Calif.. 2; Toka. 3. 4; Scroll. 3. 4. Editor 4; Student Council. 4; l atin Club, 4; Pep Club. 3. 4; Torch Honor. 2. Beverlee Ritter Bcvie Dramatics. 3. 4; Tennis. 1; Basketball. 1; Jr. Play; S. B. Play. 3. Pep Club. 3. 4; G. A. A.. 2. Joe Roberts Joe Blow Mountain Service. 4; Orchestra. 1; Football Assistant-Mar.. 4; Baseball. 3; Dramatic . 2. 3. 4; Sr. Play; S. B. Play. 3. 4; Toka. 1. Bev James Row Sigma Sigma. 3. 4; Traffic Squad. 4: Torch Honor. 2. 3. 4; Chess Club, 3; Baseball. 4. Robert Russell Bob Torch Honor. 3. 4; F. F. A.. 1, 2. 3. 4. James Savage Not a Savage Mary Sheldon “Musician Supreme orchestra. 1. 2. 3, 4; Torch Honor. 2. 3. 4; Musical Contest at O. S. C.. 3. 4. Audrey Smith Little Audrey Entered from Casper. Wyo., 3; Pep Club. 4; Tes Tram . 4. Catherine Smith “Kate Smith Entered from Terre Haute, Ind., 4. Raymond Sophy Soapy F. F. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4. and V.-Pres.. 4; S. B. Play. 4; Track. 3. 4; Football. 3. Lorene Smith Tootie Torch Honor. 2. 3. 4. and Pres.. 4; Orchestra. 1; Class Rep. for Girls’ League, 9 Beverley Robinson Marion Stein Mickey” Jr. Play; Sr. 1 � hv; l nimat ! . 3; Pep Club. 3. 4. Roger Spaugh “Radio Specialist K. C. A.. 3. 4. and stale Sec.-Trcas.. 4; Operator of Public Address System. Ruth Sorenson Srvedc Ke-entered from Conrad, Mont., 4; Baseball. 1. 2. 4; Volleyball. 1. 2. 4; Tennis. 4; 1. A. A., t. 2; Pep Club. 4; Toka Staff. 4; Latin Club. 4. Ethel Stewart “Extra Still Tes Trams. 4. Lyle Stone Likely Stuff Entered from Williams. ore.. 4. Lynn Stone Like Stuff Entered from Williams. Ore.. 4. Wayne Stringer Wonders Silently F. F. A.. I. 2. 3. 4 Harry Swisher Hot Stuff Entered from l odae • lt . Kan.. 4. Orville Taylor Oh, It's Too Far! Camera Club. 3. and Pres.. 4; Mountain Service. 4; S. B. Play. 3. 4. Chester Toler Can't Tell About Him orchestra. 1. 2. 3. 4; Football. 4. LESTER Toler Let's Talk—Business orchestra. 1. 2. 3. 4; Band, 1, 2. 3, 4; Football. 4. Miriam Tracy . Tracy 1. A. A.. 1. 2; Baseball. 3. 4; Volleyball, 3. 4; Pep Club. 3. 4; Pep Club Publicity Mar.. 4. Ernest Trimble Ernie Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Hi-G, 4; Football, 4. Ruth Winn Ready 'en Waitin' ” Entered from Sams Valley, Ore, 4. Erwin Wheeler Eh, What?” Entered from Anderson. Calif., 2; Track. 4; Spanish Club. 4. Louise Whitney Little Woman” Entered from La Grande. Ore.. 4 . v Wilford Wilks “How's Walking? Entered from Bonita, Fa’If.. 4. F. F. A.. 4. Huch WlLLER “How's Your Family? Entered from Compton. Calif.. 4; Senior Play. Allyne Williams “Aw, Why NotP” Entered from Armln. Ore.. 4. Arthur Winetrout “Bing Football, 2. S. 4; S. B. Pre .. 4; Hl-G. 3. 4; Tennis Club. 3. 4; Track, 3; Mountain Service, 4; Jr. Play; Student Council. 2. 4; Baseball. 4; Class Rep.. 2. Clifford Younc “Cliff F. C. A.. 1, 2. 3. 4. and V.-Pre� .. 3; Stu-dent Council. 4, 5. Marion Wooton My Word Entered from Wlnnemurca. Nev.. 4. Ellen Marie Thomas “Em Entered from Yreka. Calif.. 4. Wilma Zahn Willie Entered from Morristown. So. Pak.. 4. A r V 4 Lr 1 Ok r Senior History As the class of 1937. we entered Grants Pass High just green freshies.” During our four years at school we have done many things to help support and better its status. During our freshman year we elected Buster Carte-, president: Larry Adams, vice-president: Virginia King, secretary; Waldo Gray, treasurer: Glenn Mitchell, student council representative. Miss Agatha Harding and T. H. Coke were our advisers. Miss Sarah Parr later replaced Mr. Coke. We were guests of the class of ’34 at the annual leception for freshmen. The sophomore class gave a party for us which we returned. Melvin King was our president during our sophomore year, with Waldo Gray, vice-president; Norma Johnston, secretary; Don Dillingham, treasurer; Arthur Winetrout. student council representative. Mr. Coke was our adviser. We gave a party for the new freshmen which they returned. We presented the annual Thanksgiving play. When Juniors, we initiated the freshmen. Our officers were: Waldo Gray, president; Norma Neill, vice-president; Zee Carpenter, secretary: Virginia King, treasurer; Gayle Denison, student council representative. Mr. Dale F. Ginn was our adviser. Our annual Flunk Day was held at Jackson Hot Springs. We also held a barbecue for the Seniors there. The interclass tennis and basketball games were won by the Juniors. Our class play Enter the Hero was very successful. In our senior year Waldo Gray was again elected president. The other officers were: Claude Gillett. vice-president; Norma Johnston, secretary; Gayle Anderson, treasurer; Frank Ingram, student council representative. The Senior Reception for freshmen •tarted the school year off well. At Christmas we presented an original program and distributed candy. Ernest Trimble read the dialogue in the program. Dress Up Day, featuring Ernie 1 rinr.ble as “Snuffy Smith , Chester Toler, Lester Toler, Chester Dixon, as the quack doctors and Wayne Jensen as their patient, Gayle Denison as Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary , Art Winetrout as an “old-fashioned bathing beauty , and many others was the cause of much merriment. Our class play, The Sixth Key,, by Robert St. Clair, w'as very well received. Those who took part were: Ernest Trimble, Marion Stem, Barbara Baldinger, Hope h ranson, Leona Rice, Mildred Currier, Jack Brown. Hugh Wilier, Melvin King. Darrell Baldwin, Joe Roberts, and Zoe Carpenter. The Seniors who took part ir. the Student Bodv play. “The Whole Town’s Laughing , were: Zoe Carpenter, Bevcrlee Ritter, G'yle Denison, Raymond Sophy. Art Dyal, and Orville Taylor. George Hull was the only senior on the debate team. Mary Sheldon won first place in the state flute contest. Those graduating who received letters for various activities v ere: Bud” Gilmore— tennis and basketball. Stan Clark tennis and basketball. Art Winetrout—football, Don Pruess—football and track Gordon McCollum -football and track, Kenny Pruitt— football and basketball. Claude Gillett—football, George Hull—debate. Bob Pritchett football and basketball, Ernie Trimble—football. Earl Grant—track, Waldo Gray— football manager. Miriam Tracy was a member of the Girls Letter Club. The Seniors were well represented in Torch Honor with Lorene Smith, president. The Seniors were also represented in Journalism with Virginia King, editor of the 1 oka; George Hull, business manager: Stan Clark, subscription manager, and Maryon Troll, editor of the Scroll. Zoe Carpenter was Valedictorian and Marie Dix was Salutatorian. Bud Gilmore's scholastic standing was third. Clifford Young, Vernon Rimer and Glenn Cams were on the F. C. A. parliamentary procedure team which won the state F. C. A. contest this year. Several senior boys went to Corvallis April 29 to compete in the state F. F. A. contest on parliamentary procedure. The Senior boys gave the girls a party because of the dues contest. The Juniors held a barbecue for us in the latter part of May. We also hiked to Table Rock. May 22 the College Club gave a luncheon for the Senior girls and Golden Rule presented a style show. The Senior Mothers and the P.-T. A. dinner was held May 28. Exams were taken May 27 and 28. This year for Baccalaureate and Commencement we wore caps and gowns. Baccalaureate was held in the new Baptist Church May 30. At Commencement June 3, which was held on the lighted field. Hazel Ernst sang Indian Love Call” and Mary Sheldon gave a flute solo. History To you comes the ultra, the finest, the best Of what men have said, thought or done. Their sadness and trials, their work and rest; Their causes lost and victories won. You are the chest wherein men pack Their thoughts, their actions, and finest hours. You’re never complete, you always lack That last long tale of surging powers. Someday, who knows, even you will close. And the past will leave no more trace Than was left in deep primeval slime By the palezoic protozoan race. —Rea Calvert rs Junior Officers Harold Meeker ... President Bob Madden - - Vice-President Floyd Beck .... Secretary Marguerite Sappincton - Treasurer Don Dillincham....................... Student Council Representative Miss Daphne Matthews - Adviser Dale Ginn .... Adviser Junior Class History When the members of the class of 1938 entered the high school as freshmen, they elected at their first meeting the following officers: Maurine Hermann, president: Bob Madden, vice-president: Shirley Riebel, secretary; Harold Meeker, treasurer; Constance Lyon, student council representative. Miss Daphne Matthews was chosen as class adviser. The main activities during this year were being initiated by the juniors, and the annual freshman-sophomore parties. After becoming sophomores the officers elected were: Maurine Hermann, president: Harold Meeker, vice-president; Shirley Riebel, secretary; Marguerite Sappington, treasurer; Donald Dillingham, student council lepresentative. Again Miss Daphne Matthews was chosen class adviser. “Bring on the Turkey was the play given for the Thanksgiving Day program. To start the year right the junior class chose its officers. 1 hose elected were: Harold Meeker, president: Bob Madden, vice-president: Floyd Beck, secretary; Marguerite Sappington, treasurer; and Don Dillingham, student council representative. Daphne Matthews and Dale Ginn were the advisers. i'he first activity at the beginning of this school year was the initiation of the freshmen. The second was the annual class play. “ The Orchid Limousine.” by Wilbur Braun, given January 14 and 13. The Washington Day program, which is always given by the juniors, was supplemented by a talk about Alaska by Mr. C. W. Graham. Junior Flunk day on April 28 was spent at Jackson Hot Springs, where swimming, dancing and games were enjoyed. The committee which planned the event was composed of Ella Cameron. Mary Ellen Sutherland, and Quentin Burden. Junior-Senior Barbecue was in the latter part of May. In other school activities this class has been well represented. Junior boys receiving football letters were Floyd Beck. Jack Massie. James Putman, James Welch, Bob Madden, Quentin Burden, and Hollis Conner. Those receiving basket-ball letters were: Quentin Burden, James Putman. Bob Madden, and Ted Norton. Mary McAdam and Jiin Matthews were on the debate team, and several girls were members of the Girls’ Letter Club. The class has also been well represented in the Torch Honor, Pep Club, Hi-G, and other organizations. Vagabonds Vagabonds who drift Into a land of exotic sweetness Lingering 'neath a pale moon. A breeze laden with the tropic night. The drowsy softness of many guitars And ukeleles playing somewhere near. Brings dreams of magic content Until the illusion ends. And with the ending An awakening, rude and abrupt. Into a world left far behind. Yet again the dreams carry the drifters Far away to a make-believe happiness Where no cares may enter. —Ella Mae Denniston Sophomore History Last year two hundred freshmen entered high school, the largest class ever to enter Grants Pass High. All through the year these new students were prominent in school affairs. I wo members of the class were on the girls interschool volleyball team. Jimmie Lium was elected ticket manager of the student body. Officers chosen were: Blondel Ownbey, president: Jimmie Lium vice-president; Orville Colby, secretary; Hazel Hoff-master, treasurer; and Rea Calvert, Student Council representative. The freshmen were tendered a reception by the Senior Class of '36. were entertained by the sophomores, and returned the the entertainment of the sophomores. As sophomores the class continued to be prominent in school affairs. Leonard Loni-gan was elected one of the yell leaders for the school, several sophomore boys were awarded sports letters, girls were prominent in girls athletics, and many members of the class were in Torch Honor and in journalism activities. The class again elected Blondel Ownbey, president. Other officers were: Jean Campbell, vice-president; Ralph Lanning, secretary; Marvin Johnson, treasurer; and Rea Calvert, Student Council representative. The freshmen class were entertained at a party in the school gymnasium in the fall and early in the spring the entertainment was returned at a similar party given by the freshmen. Freshman Class This fall the class of 1940 entered the high school with 237 members—the largest of the four classes. The “greenness characteristic of freshmen soon disappeared as the older students helped them to become accustomed to new schedules. After the initiation, in which the girls had to wear long dresses and carry bottles and the boys had to wear short pants, the class settled down to the business of becoming active members of the student body. Clare Bud Pruess was elected class president; Richard Espey, vice-president; Aldine Ownbey. secretary; Warren Thomas, treasurer; and Earl Hall, student council representative. T. H. Coke and Miss Helen Schepman were chosen class advisers, and after Mr. Coke’s death. Mrs. Ray Me Duffee was selected to fill his place. At the beginning of the year the class was entertained by the seniors at the Senior Reception and later were entertained by the sophomores at the Sophomore-Freshman party. On April 9, the freshmen relumed the hospitality of the sophomores at the Freshman-Sophomore party. Student Body Officers Arthur Winetrout - - - President Melvin King .... Vice-president Mary McAdam .... Secretary Bud Gilmore .... Treasurer Darrell Baldwin - - Publicity Manager Jimmy Lium ... Ticket Manager Other members of the student council are: Waldo Gray, Frank Ingram. Harold Meeker, Don Dillingham. Blondel Ownbey, Hazel Hoffmaster, Bud Pruess, Earl Hall, Maryon Troll, Carter Duncan, Virginia King, George Hull, Bob Madden, Claude Gillett. Marie Johnson, Maurine Hermann, Jimmy Kenney. Rea Calvert. Norma Johnston, Clifford Young. Ed Cotter, Gayle Denison, Orville Taylor. Mildred Jaquette, Bob Long. Don Pruess. A. Claire Dunn and Dale F. Ginn are the faculty advisers. The recently constructed grandstand and the lighted field, the new public address system, and the other new student problems added to many ever present old ones have demanded much work which the Student Council has cared for admirably. To me the greatest reward as their co-worker is the knowledge that these young people have learned to work and cooperate in a way that equips them for a full-fledged, participating citizenship in any community. Sincerely yours. J. F. SwiGART Deed and not words are my choice: but as I look back at the past year, I feel that a few words are neccessary to express my sincere gratitude for the honor and opportunity you gave me as your president. Working with you and for you has been the high spot of my life and your all being really swell kids has made it such. Yours truly. “Art Winetrout KING HULL The Toka We have tried to give you something new in the I oka this year—the Chatoye cover which is washable and has never been used before, and the original penciled drawings by our able artist. Bob Long. The paper used may not be well received by the students who have last year's Toka. We would like to explain that this paper is Ripple Bond, and though it appears rough, it doesn't print as rough paper. The printer explained that when using multilithing and offset printing to keep the ink from running a comparatively rough paper should be used. Ripple Bond is the smoothest paper obtainable that is suitable to use with this type printing. We are hoping the paper will meet your approval. The theme of the Toka portrays the onward sweep of time—the fact that no one stands still. A person must go forward or backward. With imagination and a goal always before us we push forward. The miner is a portrayal of all these things. He is seeking adventure and riches and in the end he reaches his peak of achievement. The Staff Editor ... Business Manager Assistant Editor Assistant Business Manager Staff Artist Advisers ... Subscription Manager Virginia King George Hull Hermie Palmer Carter Duncan Bob Long Miss Daphne Matthews 1 Ray McDuffee Stan Clark Other members of the staff are: Darrell Baldwin. Lila Mae Furchner. Elsie Jane Brownell. Josephine Bestul. Peddie Young, Aileen Brown, Hazel Hoffmaster, Don Pruess, Ted Norton. Norma Bjorge. Louise Ramsey. Marguerite Sappington. Maryon Troll. Ruth Sorenson. Donna Dahl. Orville Taylor, and Opal Holmes. TROLL DUNCAN Progress—Retrogress. Take your choice for. being alive, you must do one or the other. Within the limits of only a monthly issue of ‘‘Scroll we have tried to be progressive. to present news with a fresh viewpoint, to use editorial comment which was suited to the school calendar and to the betterment of the school, and to run features close to the hearts of our readers. “Out of the Ashcan” proved to be our most popular feature and is typical of our attitude that the reader should get the most recent and interesting news about his fellows. Though you may laugh, we are serious. With the help of our advisers, especially Miss Matthews, we have done our poor best and sign off with the hope that your interest and return has been as great as our gain in knowledge. Scroll This year the Scroll under the direction of Miss Daphne Matthews and Mr. Ray McDuffee had a very interesting year. The Scroll was published by members of the Journalism class with Maryon Troll as editor and Carter Duncan, assistant editor until he resigned to go out for track. One issue was published a month with one special edition. Members of the staff are: Editor - Maryon Troll Assistant Editor.............................Carter Duncan Exchanges...................................Josephine BestuI Typist --------- Miriam Crouse Art and Stylus --------- Bob Long Mimeographing - - Kent White. Carter Duncan, Charles Roberts Advisers - - - Miss Matthews and Mr. McDuffee Reporters: Lila Furschner, Elsie Brownell, Max Cain, Norma Bjorge, Louise Ramsey, Patricia Talbot. Darrell Baldwin. Dorothy Troll. Hermie Palmer. Josephine BestuI, Shirley Riebel, Barbara Baldinger, Frederic 1 readgold. Girls’ League The Girls’ League, now in its tenth year, is an organization to which all the girls belong and has for its aims the furthering of good character, leadership, and friendliness among the girls. This year’s annual project is buying linen and silverware for the home economics dining room and aiding to pay for the football suits. Money was raised by selling candy at football games, selling hot-dogs, and promoting a carnival with the F. C. A. A total of $126.64 was realized. In October freshmen girls were initiated and in May the annual Mothers' tea and home economics style show were given. Officers of the Girls' League were: Gayle Denison, pres.; Frances Denniston, vice-pres.; Shirley Riebel, sec.: Maravene Ownbey. treas.: Marguerite Sappington, song leader: and Patricia Talbot, Zoc Carpenter, and Norma Johnston, department heads. The officers and the class representatives—Rose Marie Douglass, senior: Hermie Palmer, junior: Pauline Zoe Chambers, sophomore; and Alice Cox, freshman—constituted the Girls’ League Council. Mrs. Minnie G. Marcy is adviser. Torch Honor Society At the first meeting of the Torch Honor Society the following officers were elected: Lorene Smith, pres.; Hermie Palmer, vice-pres.; Marguerite Sappington. sec.-treas.; and Bob Long, student council rep. Miss A. Claire Dunn is the adviser. At a party, in the high school on April first, thirty new members were initiated; eighteen were given two-bar rank and twenty torch rank. Membership in the society is determined by a point system, points being given for giades and activities. I he purpose of the organization is to promote citizenship, scholarship. and service. A play. Too Much Married, was presented to the students with a cast of Walter Harris, William O’Leary, Marguerite Sappington, Melba Laubach, and Phil Jackson. In the Girls’ League—F. C. A. carnival the society ran a telegraph booth concession. Hi'G This year the Hi-G was organized with Bob Madden as president. Bob Pritchett as vice president. Bud Gilmore as secretary-treasurer, and Claude Gillett as student council representative. Coach Loren T uttle vvas adviser. The club's membership was increased by more than forty when boys who earned letters in track, and the current seasons of football and basketball were initiated. The annual Hi-G invitational dance was held in the Library Auditorium which wai decorated with a large variety of blue and white “G’s . Girls’ Letter Club A new organization formed in the school this year was the Girls Letter Club, consisting of girls who won letters in inter-school sports. The girls decided to have white sweaters with blue letters, and the Student Body placed a motion allowing a quarter inch stripe for each year of playing. Officers are: Thelma Holloway, president; Shirley Knox, secretary-treasurer; Marie Johnson, Student Council Representative; and Miss Lynnetla Quinlan, adviser. Debate Early in the year the debate squad was organized with G. Howard Barrett as coach. There were approximately fifteen members to start with, but for various reasons the number was cut to seven. The squad met for an hour each day. and studied different types of speeches, platform manners, and delivery. During this time different members of the squad participated in practice debates. One on Landon and Roosevelt was held before the student body. Several others were held before the history classes. Two practice debates on the question. Resolved: That all electrical utilities be governmentally owned and operated, were held withRoseburg and Klamath Falls. Both our negative and affirmative teams won from these schools. From the debate squad members of the teams were chosen. George Hull and Mary McAdam were the affirmative team, and Jim Lium and Jim Matthews were the negative team. Alternates were Rebeccah Bell. Rea Calvert, and Jim Kenney. All will be back next year except George Hull, a senior. The question for debate was the same as the one used in the practice debates. The teams won two negative debates, but lost two affirmative ones, tying with Medford and Ashland. The decision for Medford was granted on the basis of the vote of nine judges. Mountain Service and Traffic Squad The Mountain Service Club was reorganized after a period of three years’ inaction. The club was organized to lake care of patrolling the fences and aiding with a large variety of jobs about the school and has been most highly commended by Principal J. F. Swigart for its work and spirit. Officers elected for this year are Bob Slusser. president: Orville Taylor, vice-president, and Rea Calvert, student council representative. The traffic squad was organized this year as a branch of the Mountain Service Club. The purpose of the squad is to take care of traffic during the functions held at the high school or the athletic field. Many hours of highly valuable services have been given to the school. Officers were Max Cain, Chief, and Florenz Breitmayer. First Lieutenant. Max resigned at midyear. Mr. Frank Beer was adviser for the squad. Pep Club The Pep Club was reduced to about 100 members this year. At several of the games a stunt using blue and white paper boards was put on by the club. Blue and white pins were chosen for the members this year. T here was a good turn-out at all of the games. The officers this year arc: Mildred McCarthy, president: Shirley Knox, vice-president: Thelma Holloway, secretary: Maravene Ownbey, treasurer: Maurine Hermann, student council representative: and Miriam Tracy, publicity manager. Mary Ellen Suth-land and Leonard Lonigan are yell leaders and Miss Lynnetta Quinlan is the adviser. Future Farmers of America The Future Farmers of America, an active organization of the Crants Pass School, has 68 members studying to become better farmers. The Chapter has earned a good name for itself throughout the state by competing in and winning many F. F. A. contests. The officers during the past year were: Melvin King, pres.; Raymond Sophy, vice-pres.; Florenz Breitmayer. sec.; George Brickell, treas.; and Walter Harris, reporter. Every summer the chapter goes on a camping trip somewhere in the state visiting other farming sections. Last October Mr. W. S. Carpenter, faculty adviser, and ten members went to the Pacific International Livestock Exposition at Portland and competed in cattle judging and other contests. This spring a parlimentary team won the sub-district contest at Rose-burg. the district contest here, and hopes to win the state parliamentary contest at Corvallis again. April 29 and 30 and May I. a judging team and several other teams will be in Corvallis to compete in state contests. It is one of the aims of the F. F. A. to make Grants Pass High a better school. F. C. A. The Future Craftsmen of America is a national organization designed for those interested and engaged in trades and industries. Students of high school age work a half day at their chosen trade and attend school a half day. Club activities are encouraged and carried on extensively. A state convention is held each year to provide opportunity for competition in first aid. parliamentary procedure, activity points, public speaking, poster contests, and many others. The local chapter again captured high honors at the convention, winning the parliamentary procedure cup for the second time, and the point system rotating cup, and losing the first aid cup by a one point margin. Other activities sponsored were: Employer- apprentice banquet, carnival, speakers, motion pictures, and field trips. Officers for the year 1936-37 are: Vernon Rimer, superintendent; Clifford Young, foreman: Glen Cams, timekeeper; and Johnny Rhodes, gatekeeper. Johnny Rhodes was elected state vice-president for 1937-38. Ciceronian Club • The object of the Latin dub is to study the life of the Romans, their influence on modern times, and to promote interest in this language. Students are eligible if they have had two or more years of Latin. Officers elected for the first semester were: Ruth Pruitt, pres.; Pauline Zoe Chambers. vice-pres.; Betty Ritter, sec. Officers for the second semester were: Lila Mae Furchner, pres., Marvin Johnson, vice-pres.; Pauline Zoe Chambers, sec. The Ciceronian Cup is awarded yearly to the first year Latin student making the highest grades. In 1936 the cup was awarded jointly to Lila Mae Furchner and Marie Dix. A constitution and by-laws were drawn up and put into effect at the beginning of the year. Miss Nina A. Johnson is adviser. The Spanish Club The Spanish Club, now in its second year, was organized for the purpose of furthering the interest in the study of Spanish and Spanish peoples. The members of the club are those who are taking Spanish and any person who has taken two or more years of the language. The club has monthly meetings in which Spanish programs, consisting of Spanish songs, dances, and readings are given. The officers this year are: Marguerite Sappington, president; William Krenek, vice-president; and Charlotte Pritchett, secretary-treasurer. Miss Nina Johnson is the club adviser. Tes Trams The Home Ec. Club was reorganized this year after several years of inactivity. The club chose “Tes Trams for its name. Mildred Jaquette was chosen for president; Helen Hollowell, vice-president; Opal Holmes. Secretary; Hazel Hoffmaster, treasurer. The club joined the national society, and sold hamburgers and hot-dogs at the carnival put on by the Girl's League and F. C. A. Several representatives from the club went to the convention of Home Ec. Clubs of Oregon, held in Roseburg on April 17. 1937. Miss Judy Hyslop and Mrs. Mary Oakes McClain are the advisers. Archery Club An archery club was established for the girls during this last year. Mrs. F. C. Goetz donated money with which to buy the equipment—six yew wood bows and six arrow sets. The girls bought straw for the target, which was erected by the F. F. A. boys. The oil cloth cover was made by Virginia Barber and Marcia Fry. Miss Lynnetta Quinlan and Miss Daphne Matthews are the instructors. The members who were enrolled in the club are: June Bigelow. Elsie Brownell. Lila Furchner. Virginia Barber, Donna Dahl. Marcia Fry. Virginia James. Frances Edwards, Hope Franson. Garnet Axtell. Laura Doyle. Mary Letcher, Maurine Hermann. Mara-vene Ownbey, Mary Ellen Sutherland, Christie Anderson. June Branin, Jane Cams, Louisa Trimble, Edith Dillingham. Florence McCullough. Charlotte Pritchett. Antoinette Baker, Frances Horn. Hazel Hoffmaster. Arlis Swisher, and Joan Dalen. Sigma Sigma Despite a late start this year the Sigma Sigma Science Club was considered a great success by the members and their adviser; G. Sterling Bailey, instructor in Chemistry and Physics. In November they elected Walter Harris, president; Loree Macfarlane, vice-president and Virginia Barber to keep the books and what money might come into the hands of the club. The club practiced for some time on a one act play to be presented before the student assembly but student elections and Junior and Senior plays crowded the time so much that they were never able to present it. In May the group enjoyed a picnic and are planning several mining hikes with Mr. Wilkinson. Members of the club are; Loree Macfarlane. Ernestine Crouch. Virginia Barber, Mary Wilkinson, Darrell Baldwin. Jimmy Kenney. Dennis Bakewell, Kent White, Jimmy Row, John Hamilton, Walter Harris, George Brickell, Wayne Jensen. Florenz Breit-mayer. Camera Club About fifteen students took an active part in the camera club this year under the leadership of Harold Shogren and C. A. McMurdo, advisers. At the beginning of the year lectures were given to the members on the history of the camera and the procedure of photography by C. A. McMurdo. Later the club went on field trips almost every week-end. On these trips members took nature pictures and a few portraits. Twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, the club developed and printed pictures which they had taken. They also studied the principles and practice of enlarging. Officers of the club were as follows: Lawrence Manning, president; DeLos Brown, vice-president; and Clyde Hobson, secretary-treasurer. Society FOOTBALL RALLY Oct. 3 The first school activity was the football rally held October 3. After watching the huge bonfires built by the freshmen near the railroad track, the crowd serpentined its way to the high school football field, where the school first witnessed a night game under the new flood lights from the recently completed grandstand. SENIOR RECEPTION Oct 17 To welcome the new freshmen the seniors gave their annual reception. A program was held in the assembly, that included a play “The Heathen Chinee. a vocal duet, and a saxophone solo. The welcoming speech to the new students was given by the senior president, Waldo Gray, and answered by the freshman president, Claire Pruess. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing in the gym and the customary signing of books. girls' leacue party Oct. 23 The Girls' League gave their customary party to initiate freshmen girls. The dance held in the upper hall to the music of George Hull’s orchestra was preceded by a program in the assembly which included a dance by Pauline Zoe Chambers, a song by Hazel Ernst, a piano number by Shirley Riebel. and the initiation. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening. SOPHOMORE-FRESHMEN Dec. 4 The sophomore class honored the freshmen at a party early this year. A program in the assembly, dancing, and games were enjoyed. Refreshments were served later in the evening. SOPHOMORE-JUNIOR PARTY Dec. 1 I Due to a loss in a ticket-selling contest the sophomores and juniors had to entertain the freshmen and seniors at a party. The evening was spent in dancing in the gymnasium. MOTHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET Dec. 17 The Home Economic girls entertained their mothers at a dinner on December I 7. Little Christmas trees decorated the tables and cedar boughs in baskets with red ribbons, the room. The food was cooked and served by the girls. CLEE CLUB PARTY Dec. 18 After giving the Christmas Cantata. “Star Over Bethlehem. the glee club enjoyed dancing and games in the upper hall. Punch, cake and cookies were served at the close of the evening. F. F. A. BANQUET Jan. 7 The Father-Son Banquet given each year by the F. F. A. boys was given on January 7. Dinner was cooked and served by the Home Ec. girls. A program and speeches were heard during the evening. JUNIOR PLAY PARTY Jan. 15 The junior play cast of “ I he Orchid Limousine attended a party held in their honor at the home of Dorsme Gohrke. After refreshments of cake, cookies, and jello were served, games were played. FRESHMAN-SENIOR PARTY Feb. 27 A second ticket selling contest was held to see which two classes combined could sell the most tickets to the Junior play. Because the sophomores and juniors won, the freshmen and seniors had to entertain them at a party. A dance was held in the gymnasium and games were played. Society girls’ league-f. c. a. carnival March 5 The Girls’ League assisted by the F. C. A. boys gave their annual carnival with each student organization sponsoring a concession in the gym. A program was given in the auditorium displaying student talent. F. C. A. BANQUET March I I The F. C. A. banquet sponsored by the employers was given March II, at the Redwoods Hotel. During the evening C. A. Winetrout showed motion pictures of the Bonneville Dam. OPERETTA PARTY March 12 Dancing and singing were enjoyed by the members of the glee club at a party given for the operetta cast at the home of Hazel Ernst. The tables where the refreshments were served were decorated with Easter baskets. TORCH HONOR PARTY April I A candle-lighting ceremony with charges given by some students was followed by a party, where ping-pong and other games were played. Popsicles were the refreshments. SENIOR DRESS UP DAY April 9 On April 9 all the seniors came to their classes looking like queer specimens. Old-fashioned ladies. Indians, bathing beauties, and many other strange people came to school. These privileged students were allowed to chew gum and in general make a great deal of noise. FRESH MAN-SOPH MORE PARTY April 9 The freshman class returned the party given them by sophomores at another party. A program consisting of two recitations and an instrumental solo was held in the assembly. George Hull’s orchestra furnished the music for dancing, and games were played in the hall. Refreshments of cookies and punch were served. JUNIOR FLUNK DAY April 28 Skipping school for one afternoon, junior class members went to Jackson Hot Springs, to swim and dance. Lunch was eaten as soon as the busses arrived with students. FACULTY PARTY April 29 The members of the high school faculty held a party at the “Camp o’ the Woods,” Thursday, April 29, after school. After a potluck dinner the teachers spent the evening playing games. Miss Matthews and Miss Quinlan were in charge of plans for the party. mothers’ tea May 7 The girls of the high school gave their mothers a tea on May 7. Miss Hyslop’s classes gave a style show as part of the program. Refreshments were served in the sewing room. SENIOR BANQUET May 28 The senior class was honored by a banquet at the Del Rogue Hotel sponsored by P.-T. A. and the senior mothers. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. JUNIOR-SENIOR BARBECUE May 29 On Saturday, May 29, the juniors entertained the seniors at the traditional barbecue. Ella Cameron, chairman of the barbecue reported, Everyone had a swell time, and there were no casualties.” The Whole Town’s Laughing The annual student body play. The Whole Town's Laughing, coached by Minnie G. Marcy and Nina Johnson and presented to the public November 20, was a big success. The three members of the O’Moore family have been looked up to because of their titled ancestors. Douglas, the older, is a typical snob, while Chet, the younger, scoffs at the title. In reality the title and estate are myths. Their income is derived from a dancing show in Coney Island, managed by a true Irishman, Uncle” Larry Moore. When Douglas comes home from college his mother confesses the story and the two decide to keep up the deception. The dancing show uncle with his troupe arrives in town. The greeting of the O'Moores' distinguished guests, the Count and Countess De Jong, is interrupted when Geoffrey Lamont reads a newspaper exposing the O’Moore ancestry as a farce. When the O’Moores are laughed at by the townspeople. Douglas shows his Irish blood by facing the world as a bricklayer. Mary Ellen Sullivan, one of the stockholders in the show, exposes the Count and Countess as crooks who have fooled the town. So the O'Moores get the last laugh. Mary Ellen and Douglas are brought together by this act and are to become Mr. and Mrs. O'Moore as the curtain drops. The Cast Douglas O’Moore - Bill O Leary Chet O’Moore - -- -- -- -- Art Dyal Geoffrey Lamont ------- Orville Taylor Mortimer Mortlock ------- Raymond Sophy Count De Jong....................................Jimmy Cooley Uncle Larry Moore - -- -- -- - Max Cain Do.is Mortlock.................................Beverlee Ritter Sarah - -- -- -- -- - Donna Dahl Margaret O’Moore - - ----- Gayle Denison Countess De Jong - -- -- -- - Norma Neill Clara Belle May - ------- Garnet Axtell Mary Ellen Sullivan ------- Zoe Carpenter Costumes and Properties - Josephine Bestul, Marion Stein, Joe Roberts Stage - jack Massie Make-up - Helen Schepman, Mrs. E. W. Hughes, G. Howard Barrett Producers......................Nina A Johnson, Minnie G. Marcy Music - -- -- -- -- Martin Trepte Senior Play Robert St. Clair’s The Sixth Key. presented by the Senior class April 15 and 16, hinges on identical twins. Mark Hodge, the rascal, and John Hodge, the upright. The sixth key to an old-fashioned six lock safe entitles its finder to some priceless statuettes in the safe and to the family estate. Mark brings all the heirs together to get their keys but is killed. John appears, is taken for Mark, and eventually solves the mystery. Malcom Marvin, the real Allan Dale; So Hang, John’s Chinese guard; the movie group; and the cook and maid add love, comedy, and mystery to the play. The cast: Mark and John Hodge. Ernest Trimble; the five heirs: Marcelle Burgess, Marion Stein; Ella Hodge. Leona Rice; Allan Dale. Jack Brown; Vivian Darling, Hope Franson; Danny O’Brien, Joe Roberts; others were Minnie, Barbara Baldmger; Ralph Lane, Hugh Wilier; Hattie, Mildred Currier: So Hang, Darrell Baldwin; Malcolm Marvin. Melvin King; and Delight March, Zoe Carpenter. Directors. Mrs. Minnie G. Marcy, Miss Nina Johnson. Junior Play Presented on January 14 and 15. the Junior play. The Orchid Limousine, was a mystery in which an orchid limousine lent a bizaare note to the kidnapping of Cuthbert Fisher and then of the detective, Brian Walton. In the end the limousine, and all other suspects, are cleared, and Cuthbert. the meek, is the hero of his and Walton’s rescue and the arrest of the kidnaper. The double cast was: Ella Mae Denmston and Edith Dillingham as Mrs. Felicia Fisher; Walter Harris and Kent White as Cuthbert Fisher; Ella Cameron as Faith Floyd; Harriet Smith and Dorsme Gohrke as Malvina Meacham: Marguerite Sappington as Kitty Burton; Charlotte Pritchett as Gabby De Fleur; Maravene Ownbey as Grace Graves; Maurine Hermann as Flora Slater; James Kenney and James Welch as Perry Ames; Lawrence Manning as John Doe; Jack Massie as Brian Walton; and Harold Drake as Titus Tiers. The play was directed by Mrs. Minnie G. Marcy and Miss Nina Johnson. Stiuly NUTTING Glee Club The mixed glee club under the direction of Paul P. Nutting participated in a most extensive musical program throughout the past year. The glee club’s first appearance was in the Christmas cantata Star Over Bethlehem given December 11. The soloists were. Jimmy Cooley. Marcia Van Dyke, Emmett Carolan, and Elizabeth Currier. The annual operetta was presented on March 12. 1937. Rose of the Danube by Morgan and Penn was chosen and the production was well received by a most appreciative audience. An imaginary country, Eurolania, located somewhere on the Danube river served as a location for the romance, villainy, and humor found in this operetta. The cast included: Jimmy Cooley, Peddie Young, Hermie Palmer, Emmett Carolan, Hazel Ernst, Marcia Van Dyke, Jeanette Stover, Guy Straley, Jack Massie, Bill O’Leary, Harry Webb, Ted Partsafas, Jeanne Ramsey, and Mary Letcher. The spring music festival for Southern Oregon and Northern California was held April 30. at the Southern Oregon Normal school at Ashland. The glee club entered the mixed chorus number. The all-school pageant found the glee club a small but important part of the huge chorus used for the occasion. The organization furnished quartets, trios, solos, and many special numbers for social gatherings of the town and vicinity throughout the entire year. TREPTE Orchestra and Band During the past year the orchestra and band under the direction of Martin Trepte has carried out an extensive musical program and gone a long way toward “placing Grants Pass high school on the map.” The band, one of the best inspirers of school spirit was present at all the football games and rallies, as well as playing for student body meetings and pep assemblies throughout the year. February 26, the orchestra presented its annual concert, featuring a violin solo by Norma Johnston, a flute solo by Mary Sheldon, and student conducting by Ethel Moore and Mildred Schmidt. By request it was repeated at Glendale. On April 9, Mary Sheldon won highest honors in the flute division of the state band concert, while Harold Meeker placed in tte third trumpet group. Shirley Riebel accompanied both musicians at the piano. May 3, the orchestra and band took part in the mass selections at the annual Ashland music festival, held at the normal school this year. Mary Sheldon played a flute solo, “By the Brook. The orchestra assisted with the pageant “United States, The Melting Pot, by playing for the scenes and dances. Members of the orchestra are: Violins, (High), Miriam Crouse, Ethel Jean Cain, Amil Cech, Orin Cech, Marcia Fry, Norma Johnston, Melba Laubach, Ethel Moore, Mildred Schmidt, Teddy Theodoroff, Virginia Wright, Fuscia Johnson, (Washington School), Bonnie Jean Jones, Doris Anderson. (Riverside School), Ruth Cullison. Cello, (High), Eleanor McColm. Basses, Marie Dix, Royce Coan, Barbara Thompson, Eugene Clark. Flute, Mary Sheldon. Clarinets, Burnell Cruse, Doris Crouse, Georgia Flint, Chester Toler, Frank Murphy, Gerald Smith. Lorene Smith, (Washington) Dale Gilbert, Howard Dauntless. Saxophone, Dennis Bakewell, Virginia Couch, Maxine Jester. French Horn, Dorsme Gohrke. Trumpet. Harold Meeker, Bobby Milledge, Henry Turk, Walter Crouse, Wendel Currier, Detlef Eismann. Trombones. William Gix, Chester Dixon. Wayne Jensen. Lester Toler. Percussion: Tympani, Edward Buhn. Drums, Alice Ernst, Janice Dillinger. C mienil. f3orlj AL -SfCf'L.t'L- L'iIaI .Spa'L'tlL. Artcraft Srud� Football This year the Cavemen had the most successful season in five years, losing one game, a non-conference fray with Ashland Hi. and winning the coveted Southern Oregon Conference Title with three wins and no losses, due to Medford’s forfeit. The backing of the student body and townspeople helped the team achieve its commendable record. Due to good sportsmanship and teamwork, the line and the backfield, averaging I SO and 160 pounds, worked as one big machine. Other players that made the lettermen work hard for their positions were: Glen Cams, Ralph Lanning, Bob Smith, Dick Gallegly, Jack Provolt, Lester and Chester Toler, James Putman, Jimmy Stinebaugh, Osten Wilkinson. Royal Mooers, and Lawrence Manning. The Schedule Opponents Ci ants Pass Dunsmuir 6 7 North Bend - 0 7 Ashland 0 6 Klamath Falls 6 14 Yreka - 0 24 Medford 0 1 Ashland 12 6 Roseburg 6 Conference Schedule 28 Opponents Ci ants Pass Ashland 0 12 Klamath Falls 6 14 Medford 0 1 The Squad Bob Pritchett Gayle Anderson -Ted Norton Art Winetrout Don Pruess Claude Gillett Hollis Conner Jack Bertrand Jack Massie Frank Ingram Quentin Burden -Jim Welch Bob Madden Gordon McCollum Floyd Beck Kenny Pruitt John Rhodes Ernie Trimble Blondel Ownbey - When there was a play. Boh rvas there. Never loo tough for Andy. The Crants Pass Iron Man. Who's under the pile?—Art.” “Played a real game at either end. We'll sure miss him next year. As tough as they make them.” One of your best ball players. He will fill Bertrand's shoes at tackle next year. Jack found himself this year and is one of the best tackles in the conference. “Played either guard as it should be played.” Another tough baby who never £nen when to quit. The C Street Cang was a stone wall for good old Crants Pass.” A shifty end who could draw any half out of position. He could catch passes any place and any time and n as a real two-side blocker. “Oui triple-threat man for next year.” This n as Cordon's last year for the school. He played a brand of football the fans will remember. “Our diminutive quarter who led us out of many a hole. “We’ll miss Kenny's ball carrying ability.” “Although Johnny got a late start this fall, he is No. I fullback for the coming year.” “ 'It musta been a bee '—a real ball carrier. - The Warburton of Crants Pass—they just couldn't stop him. Ideal The Peak! The top! We've made it, hurrah! Gee! what a climb! Gosh! what a day! You look at the sky. You look at the sight..... Oh me! A taller one Just to your right! —Rea Calvert Basketball The Caveman basketball squad, although not winning many games, was one of the strongest teams Grants Pass has developed. The team was greatly weakened by the flu epidemic, which took some of the best players from the team when they were much needed. Those receiving letters this year were Bob Pritchett. Bud Gilmore, Bob Madden. Kenny Pruitt, Quentin Burden, Ted Norton, Stan Clark, Richard Grissom, Jimmy Stine-baugh, Fred Gray, Blondel Ownbey, James Putman, and Ralph Lanning. Opponent We The]) Ashland - 21 22 Ashland - 12 32 Klamath Falls 22 41 Roseburg - - - 16 30 Medford ... - 21 22 Medford ... 15 25 Roseburg ... 10 27 Ashland ... 16 45 Medford 16 50 Ashland ... 6 33 Totals - - - - 163 Conference Games. The Squad PRITCHETT—Always faithful, and a hard worker. Bob was always in the game. BURDEN—A hard worker, Quentin also gave the fans a show. PRUITT—Always back on the defense, Kenny stopped many a basket drive. Madden—A good ball handler, a good shot, what more could anyone wish? GlLMORE—Our most accurate shot. Bud was always a threat. Norton—Ted was always there when called on, and is capable of competing with any kangaroo. Clark—Kept out with the flu much of the season, but showed up well when he played. GRISSOM—Short, slippery, sly, and a slick shot. Rich should go great guns in 1938. STINEBAUCH—A sophomore this year, Jimmy will be good material for next year’s team. GRAY—Fred’s height was his greatest handicap. A scrappy little player. Ownbey—Another sophomore who should go places next year. PUTMAN—One of the juniors, Jimmy's knowledge of the game has improved exceptionally this year—watch him next year. LANNING—Kept out of early season’s games with an arm injury. Ralph developed into a good player and our best ball handler. Freshman Basketball Coached by George Hibbard, the freshman basketball squad played a complete schedule of games with neighboring “B high schools, junior high, and high school second teams. The squad members were Warren Thomas. Royal Mooers, Jack Gabehart, Emmett Meade, Bud Pruess, Virgil Anderson, Vern Knox, Fred Treadgold, and Don Newman. Of these Knox, Treadgold. Mooers. Thomas, and perhaps one or two others are varsity possibilities if they get ’’growing pains. Games played were with Jacksonville, Phoenix, St. Mary’s High and a return game, Medford Junior High. Murphy. Ashland Junior High and return, and Medford B” team and return. Games were won from Murphy, Phoenix, and Ashland Junior High. Baseball In its second year after a long period of discard, baseball is again in full swing. Approximately fifty boys turned out for baseball at the first of the season and there are about twenty-five boys out now. Coach Hibbard, new this year, predicted a very good season for the school nine. So lar his predictions seem nearly correct as the following scores indicate: Cold Hill 3—Grants Pass 5; Ashland 2—Grants Pass 5; Ashland 21 —Grants Pass 8; Ashland 1 1 —Grants Pass 24; St. Mary’s 4—Grants Pass 17; Rand CCC 9—Grants Pass 10; Klamath Falls 22-Grants Pass 6; Gold Hill 8-Grants Pass 7. Members of the squad who have been regulars are: Pruitt, Beck, Madden, Lanning, Grant. Turk, Pritchett, F. Gray, Stout, G. Woodward, K. Woodward, Newell, Krenek, Coomler, Grissom, and M. Johnson. There remain two games to be played: One with Klamath Falls and one with Myrtle Creek. Others may be scheduled. Track The first meet at Medford with Medford. Central Point, and Phoenix failed to show the real strength of Grants Pass, Medford winning 66 2 3 to 33 1 3 for Grants Pass in second place. But in Grants Pass the following Friday, April 23, in the first track meet held in Southern Oregon under lights. Medford won by a margin of only nine points. In exciting races Pruess nosed out Tycer and Childers in the 220 in 23.8 seconds. McCollum captured the half over Werner of Medford and ran a dead heat with Barker of Medford in the mile. In the next meet at Medford, Grants Pass crawled up to lose by only six points and once more the 220, the half, and the mile were spectacular. Norton took first in the high jump. At the Klamath meet Bend's powerhouse crew overshadowed all competitors, with Grants Pass and Medford tying for second. Tied for first place in the inter-class meet, McCollum and Pruess have also qualified for letters. Other qualifiers to date are Pritchett, Ingram, and Norton. Girls’ Tennis The girls’ tennis team, composed of Marjorie Cameron, Thelma Holloway, Shirley Knox, June Branin, and Marcia Van Dyke, has had a very successful year. The match with Ashland on April 1 3 was won 6-0 and the Klamath Falls match was won 5-2. The last inter-school game with Ashland will be played May 22. In the mixed doubles with Ashland on April I 3 Marjorie Cameron and Bud Gilmore and Thelma Holloway and Don Dillingham were the paired teams. The Quinlan trophy, given the school last year by Miss Lynnetta Quinlan, the girls’ tennis coach. will probably go to the junior class as the only class with two members on the varsity is the junior and those two members, Thelma Holloway and Shirley Knox, won the trophy last year. Boys’ Tennis Under Coach G. Sterling Bailey the tennis team has completed all but one of the scheduled tennis matches with an undefeated mark. The team in order of their rankings is made up of: Don Dillingham, Bud Gilmore. Stan Clark, Quentin Burden, and Hubert Gray. The players are all veterans and had little difficulty in defeating Medford, Ashland, and Klamath f alls. The graduating members of this year’s team are Bud Gilmore and Stan Clark. Three members of the team are going to the State Tennis Tournament in Portland the latter part of May. Several good players will be taken from this year’s freshman tennis team to fill in losses due to graduation. Girls’ Volleyball The Girls' Volleyball Team, coached by Miss Lynnetla Quinlan, had a very successful season this year, winning all games played with other schools and the Men’s Town Team. About thirty girls practiced for several weeks before the games started. The girls playing in the most games were: Thelma Holloway. Marie Johnson, Mae Childers, Laura Doyle, Mabel Swett, Shirley Knox. Norma Bjorge, Mary Ellen Sutherland. Margaret Orr, Louisa Trimble, Marjorie Cameron. Miriam Tracy and Beverly Goetz. Scores of the games played with other schools were: Grants Pass - - - - 32 Glendale - - - - 23 Grants Pass - - - - 40 Riddle - - - - 15 Grants Pass - 26 Glendale - - - 1 I Girls’ Baseball About thirty girls turned out for baseball this season, and all but four of last year's team were among those turning out. Practices were held on Tuesday and Thursday nights and during the third period every day. 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