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

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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

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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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W zM fatce £ctef rants Pass High School is very true to their Caveman blue. For years, color has created exciting, passive, and intense feelings among the dwellers of GPHS. There is no other color that can compare to Caveman blue, as students, faculty, and parents display it proudly. Color can fill our life everyday with a sense of moods and feelings. Students and faculty at Grants Pass High are involved in the true blue Spirit everyday. Proof of this can be seen in the crowded hallways, as well as the Caveman snackbar in the cafeteria. But Caveman blue doesn’t solely encompass our campus. Over the years the pride and spirit of this traditional color has reached out to the community as well. Staff members can be seen boasting Caveman blue jackets and buttons. Students of Grants Pass High School sport Caveman headbands to support their teams, and true blue letterman jackets. The rally squad is constantly busy painting spirit banners, and ad- vertising “Big Blue”. And as tradition may have it, our sportsters display the Caveman blue in their uniforms, as they compete wearing the school’s colors. Tradition and pride play a major role at Grants Pass High School. Many years ago the Caveman Blue was a feared and admired sight by many. This year, many people have worked very hard to bring that back to GPHS. It is said; “The old spirit, the same pride, with a new generation, it’s still inside.” This is true as the Class of ’88 says farewell, and the Class of ’92 says hello. A student, staff member, or alumnus can’t help but feel the spirit of Caveman Blue. It creates a sense of pride and companionship, one that you know you can always be a part of, because YOU are a part of GPHS. TWO POINTS are coming GPHS’s way when senior Chris Hughes makes a jump-shot against North Bend. GPHS went on to win the preseason game by a score of 86 -74. 6 Opening BLUE AND WHITE cheerleaders lead SMOOTH SOUNDS are coming from Bill cheers during a varsity basketball game. Mimnaugh’s violin during preparation for Stunts and jumps are performed by the the school play. The orchestra for Any-Varsity cheerleaders during timeouts and thing Goes was comprised of advanced halftime. band and orchestra students who volun- teered their time to perform for the show.