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

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The Times That Try Men’s Souls The men were cold at Valley Forge. Yet, their hearts were warm for they knew they were right and they knew they would win. They remembered a young member of the Virginia Legislature who once said: Give me liberty, or give me death.” A tall, slim man stood at Gettysburg, and with the calm power of an eagle he tied a nation together with a few simple words: Government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth. And there were men at Wake Island, outnumbered many times, sweating . . . bleeding . . . dying . . . Their voices rose to a tremendous, resonant turbulence: Send us more Japs! they cried, for they knew they were right, and they remembered what the Virginia Legislator and the man at Gettysburg and all the rest had said.

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In Memory of Captain John Hampshire With reverence and respect we set aside this page in memory of Captain Hampshire. He is but one man from many who have given their lives that we might once more live in peace . . . But in him is the spirit typical of all who have gone, and he shall forever be a symbol, guiding us in our struggle for righteousness and freedom. ('A IT AIN JOHN HAMPSHIRE, who wan killed In action in China May 2. 1943. was graduated with the das of 1936 from Crantn P»a» hifch nchool. In a letter to Captain Hampshire's father, John F. Hampshire, Colonel B. K. Hollaway said: Through his loss we have become more determined to bring this conflict to a swift conclusion . . . By his skill and dauntless courage. as a flight leader he was an inspiration to all, and was loved and respected by officers and enlisted personnel alike . . . When the annals of history are unfolded and you read of the accomplishments of this Group you may rightfully and proudly feel that your son played a major part in our final victory. [ 5 ]

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This is Worth Fighting For Yet, typical of Americas high school students, we have clung to traditions, and because of this, the 1944 TOKA has been published. It is part of our way of life; in its humble way, the TOKA is one of the things for which we are fighting. AMERICAN WATCHWORDS was chosen the theme because, though deeds are often forgotten, there are some inspiring words that will live for eternity. Treat it with re?pea because, like our freedom, the TOKA is something that Hitler or Tojo can not take from us. BELOW: On Remember Pearl Harbor Day. students eagerly purchased war stamps which were used for admission to a student talent assembly. Featured during the program was the Hl-Y auction, with bidding being done in stamps. Out of a year of stamp sales, salvage drives, rationing, military drilling, vigorous physical educa tion schedules, and a multitude of other aaivities connected with this Fight For Freedom has emerged a different, more serious Grants Pass high school student body—students who can think and work, as well as play, for we have heard of Pearl Harbor and Corregidor. ABOVE: Last fall, many students contributed their time and efforts toward helping with Ration Book four registration. CENTER: Varsity G and Girls' Letter Club worked up the competitive spirit between the boys and the gir.s, thereby making the old clothes salvage a real success. [ 7 ]