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

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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

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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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Seniors Battle To The End Senior Superstars went off with a bang on Friday, April 8, at Hidden Valley High School. The gym was full of color and anticipation for the beginning of the competition. Blue and White 88’s surrounded the Grants Pass fans as the seniors came into the gym. The fourth annual event was a series of relay races, ranging from crab-race to the obstacle course. Both teams could earn points thru each of the races, best decorations, class spirit, and sportsmanship. Many of the events were the same as years past, but because of difficulties and arguments there were a few changes. Traditionally one of the competitions had been an orange pass, but the oranges did not always make it to the end in one piece, so the race was changed to a softball pass. Another change was in the boy’s and girl’s scooter basketball game. Unsportsmanlike conduct arose and caused the change to scooter volleyball so that each team could be in contact with only their own teammates. In preparation for the Super-stars, many hours were put into the decorations, another area to earn points. Senior mother, Kay Moline was in charge of this area. Three night practices were held. Coach Slagle was in charge of this area of competition. Over 90 seniors signed up for the Super-stars, but many couldn’t make the required 2 out of 3 practices and didn’t participate. Mrs. Pay lor, the advisor to the many parents committees, commented on the success of the Su- perstars, “I felt that the event went very well considering the new races and not everyone knowing what to expect. There is still room for improvement, but it went over great and I hope people plan to come to future competitions.’’ At the end of the evening, Hidden Valley was on top and won the Senior Superstars for the third time. H.V. received the trophy to display and fifty dollars. A CHEERING WAR developed between the Caveman and the Mustangs before the Super-stars began. Senior Chris Hughes (front) along with others shows (IPHS spirit and senior pride. Superstars