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

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SHOOTING FOR THE STARS is Kelli Chandler with Pete Wolke in the three-legged basketball race. They had a problem with their ties coming undone, but it didn't stop them. READY POSITION Ten seniors with intertwined legs prepare for one of the two centipede races. Kathy Kwong, Dan Wen-dle, and Tammie Brant headed up the end because the centipede moves backwards in a path designated bv cones. SUPER SET by senior Tony Nilsson as he tries to earn a point for GP in the scooter-board volleyball game. Each team had eight players and five minutes to accumulate the most points. FINAL CHECK The referee checks Stacey Morris to ensure comprehension of the rules. The girls won a string of events beginning with the scooter-board race. SJirirHr roRRr JMOKft Ofc A LSON J NR N MARMb j uAfMAKi f. tf I T PO ' wfcfiCR JdtMT xmrr: ■tt'Rc NLUKQH , Tj w Al jSrMISSCty HIX WiTHf.il £ hupp f-a's i up N . PU pttersE LAMfif PKI' ftTritr -A rY 01 PYLE MAOSEN RLLD 1 REINcS WRONG WAY Jennifer Ausland and partner couldn’t hear the referees so coach Bob Hadlock got them going in the right direction. The two missed one of the cones in the race. PROUD COACHES At least one dozen parents and faculty were involved with the organization of the Senior Superstars. On the night of the games the coaches were as follows: (front row from left) Dave Jimenez. Linda Jimenez. (Row 2) Bob Hadlock. Mike Slagle, Donna Pavlor. and Mary Zoellner. Superstars 29

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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

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A Roman holiday The traditional Senior Banquet was held June 8 at the Fairgrounds pavilion. It all began with a half hour jet boat ride down and back the Rogue River from ‘the Riverside Inn and ended with a “Roman Holiday Bash’’ and dance at the pavilion. While the junior “slaves” were preparing the meal, the seniors signed one another’s senior books. At seven o’clock a lavishly decorated roast pig was paraded around the tables. Then the feasting began. Roast pig, steamed vegetables, rice, fruit salad, and rolls were served by the slaves in their togas. After dinner a slide show was presented by Jes Webb. Slides of the Senior Class as babies were shown as well as recent pictures. His her lists for the “Class of ’88” were also announced. Seniors also received the long awaited “Classmates 88” books. Kirsten Marx, a foreign exchange student, presented to the Senior Class a print of her home country, West Germany. The Senior Banquet was ended by a dance. As students realized that this was one of their last times together, they fosgot their problems and danced late into the night- Seniors were allowed to bring dates for the fee of $1. The banquet ehded with hugs, tears, and laughter as seniors left the pavilion arm in arm. 30 Senior Banquet SERVING IT UP is senior Scott DeBo while Samantha Renaud waits for her turn. The dinner included steamed vegetables and rice in potluck style. SENIOR SIBLINGS Jeremy Ravencroft and Ginger Ravencroft give each other a hug during the Senior Banquet. Jeremy and Ginger came to GPHS at the beginning of the 87-88 school year. HIGH-FIVE CONGRATULATIONS from Chris Hughes (front) and Trever Stevens are given to Damon Neufeld as he returns from receiving the “Most Fretful” award. Mike Staley straddles Damon's back while examining Damon’s award.