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

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Contributing her judgment and understanding to the girls of Grants Pass High School is the Dean of Girls, Bertha Calhoun. In addition to conferring with the girls concerning their problems, Miss Cal- houn finds time to work in the office, help with schedules and advise Girls' League. Miss Calhoun, in the following words, shows her interest in you, as a student. As education is re- ceiving a greater emphasis throughout the world, it becomes increasingly important to us at Grants Pass High School. I am confident that you can and will meet the needs of these times. It is my wish that I may do everything possible to help each of you in achieving your goals. DEANS EXPRESS CONFIDENCE IN SPACE AGE STUDENTS Personal, school and community adjustment of the student falls in the province of James Keith, Dean of Boys. Better known as Tuffy to his colleagues and pupils, Mr. Keith is engaged in helping solve per- sonal problems, acting as a disciplinarian, advising Boys' Federation and giving information as to col- lege entrance and military service. His confidence in the capabilities of youth is ex- pressed by these words. It has been my privilege to be a member of the faculty of Grants Pass High School for the past twenty years. Because of this experience, the advent of Sputnik has not made me pessimistic. I feel our teenagers are prepared to answer life's challenges, either at home or abroad. A072426

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Prlnclpals Duties Are Many HAS LONG BEEN OREGON TEACHER AND COACH Principal Frank Thomas has spent nearly all his life as an Oregonian. Born in Morehouse, Missouri, Mr. Thomas attended school in Eureka, California, and Chiloquin, Oregon. His B. S. degree was obtained at the University of Oregon and his Master of Educa- tion at Oregon State College. Teaching and coaching at Wasco, Chiloquin and Junction City, Ore- gon, occupied his time prior to 1943 when he became vice principal and coach at G.P.H.S. The following year he was advanced to principal. Within his jurisdiction come the duties of supervising the instruc- tional program, ordering supplies and the responsibility for the stu- dent body fund. Under his direction, Grants Pass High has increased nearly seventy per cent in size, and now ranks as one of the leading schools of Oregon. I7

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Answering student questions, fill- The keeping of an accurate account ing out absence slips and preparing of student attendance causes Mar- tests for teachers are all in a day's jorie Ball to have a closer associa- work for Jeanne Hobson. tion with the deans than any other secretary. Acting as Mr. Thomas' secretary and the school's cashier is Jeanne Howell who also does mimeograph- ing for the high school and the administration. GPHS KEPT HUMMING BY EFFICIENT STAFF I .,r,...s.'. Left to right: L. Sparlin, C. Ownby, R. Shepherd, L. Golder, W. Hunsinger, P. Sommers. The 3:31 dismissal bell rings, the halls are soon cleared and the custo- dians go about their work of cleaning the school, make it presentable for the coming day. During the day frustrated students or wanting teachers always find the janitors ready and willing to lend a helping hand. If it were not for these men, neatness and order would not prevail to a desired degree. I9