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

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70e e 4fiecta£ 70 hat makes GPHS special? Many different people would have many different answers to that question. One person might say that sports are what make a difference, while somebody else may think that the Student Council and activities make the school special. Another person might point out that the music and drama departments make GPHS unique, while yet another person may insist that it is the people- the students and faculty- that make this school what it is. Each of these ideas is true. All of these factors put together make Grants Pass High School special. Undoubtedly the athletics make the school special. Each team has its own distinguishing pride and determination which makes it special. The Student Council and its activities also make GPHS differ- ent. The commitment and pride which the members put into their activities helps to make the school special. The excellence and pride in the music and drama departments, which come from hours and hours of rehearsal, distinguish Grants Pass High among other schools. At the bottom of it all is pride. Each student and faculty member carries a tremendous pride in his or her school. This pride in the school results in a personal pride in every person involved with this high school, making it unique and special in its own way. ANXIOUSLY AWAITING their introduction during the first pep assembly is the varsity football team. The first pep assembly of the 87-88 school year was held outdoors on the Mel Ingram field. Opening

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VARM SUNLIGHT falls upon senior iecky Shellpeper while reading a book, rhe sunny fall weather drew many stu-lents outside during lunch time. HELPFUL HINTS are given by Mr. Mathews to junior Kathy Eldred. Many teachers often spent extra time explaining things and helping students understand. PUCKER UP says Varsity Rally Queen. Lisa Bell. Senior Kevin Miskimins looks on as sophomore Josh Welch prepares for the big kiss. Opening

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STEPPING ON to the state bound rooter bus are many studentbody football fans. GPHS students and fans traveled to Parker Stadium in Corvallis to compete for the state title. CLOWNING AROUND during a pep assembly are Pat Yonally and Aaron l ot-man. The comical football interview f a Hidden Valley Mustang was part of a -kit performed at a pep assembly before the 1987 Homecoming game. RESTING UP after don ating a pint of blood is senior Brett Garret. 98 pints of blood were donated by students, teachers, and members of the community on October 27, 1987 in the Student Center. DRUM SOLO by Rob Westphall and the percussion section of the marching band highlightined a spirit assembly. Their solo was performed at the GPHS band’s fall competitions. Opening