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

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Guardian Angels Untangle Student “Hang- ups” Viewing the office of Grants Pass High this past year, one was likely to see a smiling man bustling about. This friendly man was Vice-Principal “Howie ’ Harrison. Aside from being a walking information bureau on colleges, Mr. Harrison was the man behind the scenes in the Seminar program. Through his efforts many qualified speakers addressed GPHS students, on subjects ranging from “Hippies to the John Birchers. Being Dean of Boys at GPHS was a very complex job. It entailed a lot of responsibility as well as personal interest. The duties of the office were not always enjoyable and it took one who was respected to master it. Such a man was “Tuffy Keith. Dean of Boys at Grants Pass High School. Mr. James Keith was not only a disciplinarian and an advisor to the boys, but was also a friend. Dean of Girls: Bertha Calhoun Friends: How does one feel upon retiring after working with students for 46 years? First it is with the hope that at some time and in some way. I may have helped many students in preparing for and adjusting to life. Next. I am proud of our school, it's traditions, accomplishments. faculty and students. I have faith that students who graduate from Grants Pass High School will continue to bring honor to themselves, their parents and the school. What does one do upon retiring after years of working? This is one person who has many interests and projects waiting. I have weaving looms, knitting projects, a home and yard and an interest in people. Perhaps I will do a little idling, too. I will continue to be interested in former students as well as future students of our school. We all know that conditions do not remain the same I have seen many changes in the past 46 years and I anticipate many more will take place in the future. I wish to extend my appreciation to administration, faculty and students for the trust and cooperation, and to the community who has supported the schools and provided this fine school system throughout the years. Sincerely. 21 Dean of Boys: James Keith

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Grants Pass High School Principal: Frank Thomas It’s Just The “Principal” Of The Thing! Vice-Principal: Howard Harrison Becoming synomymous with Grants Pass High after 24 years at the helm, is the name Frank Thomas. A graduate of the University of Oregon. Mr. Thomas started his career teaching History. He came here in 1943 as Vice-Principal and the following year was promoted to Principal. Striving to develop a program to fit the needs of the students of Grants Pass High School is his aim. His future plans include expanding upon the vocational aspects of the school. Hunting and fishing rank as his favorite pastimes, although he admits he rarely finds time to enjoy them. Along with his work and hobbies. Mr. Thomas is an active member of the Elks and Rotary Clubs in addition to many professional organizations. These activities keep our chief administrator hopping. but not too busy for an occasional visit from his four bouncy grandchildren.

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Unsung Heroes Slave Tedious TEACHING AIDES Dorene Hollenstead Sally Fmneran Eleanora Funke Robert Rippee Hours COOKS: Dorothy Anderson and Dorothy CUSTODIANS: Wally Friend. Foreman: Ralph McDowell and Earl Wid-man. Less than one hundred students ate in the school's cafeteria each day last year. Perhaps the mam reason for poor cafeteria patronage was that GPHS had an open campus. Some ate lunch at the local drive-ins or at home, many dined at Hodge's. But, mostly, eating at the cafeteria wasn't in. The cooks, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Koeser. slaved long hours preparing the meals served at the cafeteria. Their work was eased somewhat by the student assistants. Cleaning 5496 window panes and sweeping the vast expanse of GPHS, the custodial staff kept busy throughout the hectic school year. Wall Friend, head custodian, and the eight other janitors worked tedious hours. Their jobs began long before the first students appeared in the halls and lasted long after the last of the 1800 departed. This year walkie-talkies were used by the janitors, thus increasing efficiency.