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

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SMILING SIBLINGS senior Dawn DeYoung and brother sophomore Ryan DeYoung walk down the center stage during crowning ceremony. The ceremony was performed at ten o’clock on May 7, 1988. SWAYING SOUNDS from the sound group Vortex was enjoyed by the students throughout the special evening. Over the dance floor a three-dimensional dragon safeguarded the gym. PROM MEMORIES are preserved on tape with senior Keith Hitchcock’s interviews of Prom-goers. Junior Greg Watson and date freshman Brandy Dennis were asked before entering the gym about their dinner and preprom activities. CROWNED by Prom King Rhet Schultz is the queen Linda Fletcher. The Prom Court consisted of eight juniors and eight seniors. Pron.

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CROWNING the 1988 Prom King Rhet Schultz is senior Stacey Morris. The king then crowns the queen. ENTERING THE ORIENT are seniors Pete Wolke and Kelly Chandler. The couples crossed over an oriental bridge before coming to the dance area. JOINING the prom king and queen in the traditional dance after the crowning ceremony are the rest of the prom couples. Over 160 couples attended the annual spring dance. A VARIETY OF FOR-MALS were worn by girls this year. Short or long dresses were popular this year with personal preference being the trend. RELAXING COUPLES are (from left) Theresa Marks, John Eichorn, Veronica Schaeffer, and Casey Kamps. They enjoyed reading their fortunes from the fortune cookies provided as table decorations. PICTURE PERFECT senior Krista Hess and her date Brian DeBolt pose in front of a Chinese setting for their prom picture. Newcomb photography took the pictures and provided the backdrop. Prom

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FORMAL ATTIRE was the popular dress for the 1988 Prom, although Prom is a “semi-formal” dance. Most couples went all out for the evening. PRINCESS Junior Keri Martinsen escorted by junior Nathan Hastings prepare to be introduced. The court and their escorts were introduced by senior Mike Saucedo who also gave a small commentary about the prince or princess. WELCOME WAGON made of faculty including (from left) Jim Savard. Ron Dague, and John Hawley were present to take tickets and offer welcomes. Junior Veronica Schaeffer was escorted by Casey Kamps. WHI TE NETTING covered the dress of senior princess Felicia Megdal who was escorted by senior Pete Cabrera. Each princess was given roses which they proudly carried on their famous walk. Prom 27