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

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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

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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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HARVEST BALL Hee Haw, Caveman Style A bored “headless horseman” rides shotgun over the Harvest Ball from his wagon seat perch. Due to the lack of sponsorship, the Sweetheart s Ball was replaced with the informal Harvest Ball With country casuals, barnyard bliss and mountain brew Cindy McMullen. Mike Griffin and Tom l ay enjoy a swingin’ Harvest Ball. Mike Meeks finds Doreen Ferguson’s lap a comfortable place to sip his cider. Pumpkins and haystacks scattered throughout the scene created an atmosphere typical of a fall setting in the old West. Such was the theme for the Harvest Ball held at the Fairgrounds Pavillion. Couples entered the dance through an authentic looking barn which made the decor even more complete. Keeping with the informal mood of the season the dress was set for the occasion as casual, jeans or overalls for the boys and frontier dresses for the girls. Linus and the Great Pumpkin watched approvingly over the scene from the wall as the lively ball-goers frolicked amid cornstalks, scarecrows, pumpkins and covered wagons. Bringing the action to a climax was Dewey Hatcher doing an original jig which provided entertainment for the crowd. Near the closing of the hoedown, couples refreshed themselves with pumpkin pie and apple cider as they exchanged conversation. The country scene was crowded with guys and gals all full of enthusiasm and vigor who helped to make the affair a huge success. 29