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

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Semi-flannel flair t was a cold and breezy night as a group of students boarded the back of a trailer, and headed off into the sunset. A hay ride could be described more accurately as an ice ride on the night of November 14, 1987, GPHS’s annual Harvest Ball. This girl-ask guy dance was headed by dance committee chair, senior Bill Lowery. Over 150 couples walked through the doors of the Silverado Saloon, and were greeted with decorations that created memories of the old west. A number of couples enjoyed refreshments from the bar that was created especially for this dance. If you weren’t dancing you could be seen back at the table playing a little game of poker. A deck of cards was the centerpiece for the evening. RELAXATION AT LAST Sophomores Jamie Walstrom and Zack Schwartz rest their feet after an evening full of dancing. Besides red table clothes, the table decorations included poker chips and playing cards. There was a new addition to the Harvest Ball tradition this year as the evening’s memories were recorded by Micheal Newcomb Photography. The clock struck twelve o’clock in the Girls Gym, and the herds slowly began to diminish. Another successful evening was had by all ... at the Silverado Saloon. BREAKING AWAY from dancing for some refreshments are juniors Brian Oehl-ing and I eslie King. The Silverado Saloon provided refreshments for couples throughout the evening. STEPPING UP to the bar are senior Stacy Smith and date Chris Huie. Many couples create their own Western styles instead of wearing traditional matching flannels. 14 Harvest Ball DANCING the night away in matching flannels are senior Annette Reed and date Henry Cdebaca. Vortex ,i local sound group provided the music at Harvest Bail 1987.

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DETERMINED to even up the score is senior Melanie Pearson. The seniors had many spirited attempts to tie the score, but came up short. VICTORY for the elated junior team and coaches at the 1987 Powderpuff game. Though this is the first victory for a junior team in the history of GPHS, it may be last game of the yearly tradition. Seniors bomb, juniors explode This year’s Powderpuff game brought many turnabouts. For the first time since anyone can remember, the juniors won as they shut-out the seniors 6-0. The game was also played during school on Mel Ingram field. The senior defense couldn’t stop Tamara Co-peen from scoring on a handoff early in the first half. From then on nothing went right for the seniors. Senior quarterback Janna Se-quira replied, “We were over-confident and our defense didn’t perform; that’s all I can say.” The seniors didn’t take the loss easily and it will be remembered. The game will not only be remembered because the juniors won, but also because it could have been the last “traditional” Powderpuff game. For many years, the all female contest has been a highlite of “Spirit Week”, although the question whether the Powderpuff is spirit or not is yet to be determined. Principal Greg Ross stated, “It was more a grudge match between juniors and seniors.” That is not the kind of class competition he’d like to see. “I’d like to see Spirit Week be something where the whole school can get involved.” Mr. Ross would still like to see class competition, but competition that will build spirit about GPHS, not make enemies between classes. DEFENDING their territory are seniors Darcie Christensen and Jolai Wells against junior Tamara Copeen. Even with experience the senior defense could not hold back the junior offense. Powderpuff 13

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PARTNERS IN ('RIME Moonface Martin (Kieth Hitchcock) and Bonnie (Breana Short) are contemplating Moonface's disguise as a priest. Inside Bonnie’s violin case is Moonface’s handy machine gun. DANCING COUPLES are full of romance on the deck of the S.S. American. The dancing couples are (from left) Chris Calvert. Judy Spooner, Tony Zacchino, Naomi Holder. Chris Cauble, Jynifer Hall. Ricky Headding. and Bonnie Rhodes. BON VOYAGE! Passengers and crew of the S.S. American stand on deck and say goodbye to New York. More than 50 students joined in the stage design, orchestra, and performance of Anything Goes.” Just about “Anything Goes” “Wonderful, excellent, an outstanding performance!” Those were just a few of the words from the audience describing the fall drama production “Anything Goes”. “Anything Goes”, the musical, which featured lyrics and music by Cole Porter, takes place in the 1930s aboard the ship S.S. America from New York to England. One of the many passengers was Reno Seeny (Melody Galli) and ex-evangelist turned night club owner. Billy Crocker (Tim Maxwell) is a stowaway who wants to be with his “sweetheart”. Senior Keith Hithcock, who plays Moonface Martin said, “It was really fun. I liked it better than last year’s because I had a funny role.” Everyone was fun to work with and were supportive. Mr. Eickelberry was great. I’d also like to ask people to be a bluebird,” he added, in reference to his solo “Be like the Bluebird.” “Anything Goes” which featured tap dancing and singing had several of Cole Porter’s famous songs, including “Friendship”, “Blow, Gabriel, Blow,” and of course “Take me back to Manhattan,” and “Anything Goes.” Commented Junior Melody Galli, “I don’t think it was your average high school production. It was better than that. Everyone got along really well. Since it was my first year here, I met a lot of people. I never had so much fun in my whole life. It was worth all the effort.” Director Burt Eickleberry commented, “I was delighted with it, including good sets and costumes.” YOU’RE THE TOP sings Tim Maxwell and Melody Galli as they try to out compliment each other. Lyrics to You’re the top” and the other songs of the play were written by the famous Cole Porter. Fall Play 15