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

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“On to State!” was the spirited cry of one enthusiast as Spirit Week flared. Hal Day highlighted the abbreviated week with a contest for the best headpiece. Out of the six finalists, the owner of the most origninal hat was rewarded with a free 1972 Toka. Wednesday featured a sock hop at noon with Arbuckle Tutti and Friends. Proceeds went toward publications of the Ameliorator and also to buy “Lick Medford” suckers. Thursday saw spirits soar with the Cavelcade and bonfire headlined. Flooding 6th street with 14 floats, the Pep Club, Band, and Rally Squads the Cavelcade contaminated the citizenry of Grants Pass with a bit of old-fashioned Caveman pep. Immediately following the parade the bonfire was lit by the Homecoming Queen. In a roaring blaze Medford went sailing up in flames. Then came the big day, and the annual “Kill Medford” assembly. Climaxing the pep fest was the crowning of the Cavelcade King. With everyone behind the Cavemen, the school built a wall of pep that would knock down any team including the No. 1 Medford Tornadoes! 27

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SPIRIT WEEK Tear the Air (Far Right) New Pep Club members Mike Clark, Chuck Sawyers, Greg Bigelow, and Mr. Killian give a hoot for the spirit of the Cavemen. (A-bovc Center) Flaming holocaust depicts demise of Black Tornado as fans stand in awe. (Below Center) Runner-up Mike Pryor cracks-up as he watches Ken Shelander. Hat Day contest winner, get his “just” reward from Spirit Board member Jo Palmer. (Above) Amidst the bedlam of a “Kill Medford” student body Dan Gustavsson, I.R.L. Prince, receives theCavelcade Crown from Homecoming Queen Kathy Russ. 26

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HOMECOMING The Return of the Native (Above) HOMECOMING COURT: Ginny Wood. Senior; Diane Clark. Junior; Jackie McRcynolds, Sophomore; Queen Kathy Russ. Senior; Bonnie Roberts. Sophomore; Stephanie Lucas. Junior. (Above Right) Cross-Country Captain Steve Slagle presents radiant Queen Kathy Russ with the traditional rose bouquet during pre-game activities. A proud escort. Mike Reinhart, looks on. Drizzly, cold fall weather failed to dampen the spirits of the rooters during the Homecoming festivities. Cross-Country captain Steve Slagle set the activities in motion by crowning Kathy Russ 1971 Homecoming Queen, while fellow princesses: Bonnie Roberts, Jackie McReynolds, Diane Clark, Stephanie Lucas, and Ginny Wood lent their moral support. Half-time entertainment was provided by Marching Band and Junior High bands from throughout the county. With an eye on the approaching Veteran's Day holiday, the band-masters chose military anthems for their selections. The overall theme, A Plea for Peace, was smartly executed in the finale as the bands formed the word. “Peace upon the gridiron. After-game music was provided by “Ryder . Drum Major Bob Fields directs the GPHS band in another crowd-pleasing formation. 28