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Gah-Tso is a Navajo word meaning "Big Rabbit." Awarding the Gah-Tso Cup was one of the longest-honored traditions at Mesa High from the 1920s until 1993. The trophy was presented at the end of the school year for the class who earned the most points during the year in class competitions, which included homecoming floats, Gah-Tso Rally, Water Carnival, attendance at after-school events, participation in Spirit Week and class yells. The purpose of the Gah-Tso – it was ALL about promoting school spirit and class unity. The cup was prominently displayed in the trophy case in the office at Mesa High and each year the winning class was engraved on it, generally that was the senior class, but not always. The classes listed are: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979/1980, 1980, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993. For some reason, the last year engraved was 1993 and then sometime afterward the cup was donated to the Mesa Historical Society, when it was located recently to be displayed at a class reunion. Museum workers didn't even know what it was when MHS alumni approached them about it! We have since learned from alumni from the 1920s that there was a smaller cup awarded then (we don’t know where that is) but the competition activities were much the same. The MHS Class of 80 has contacted MHS student council advisors with the hopes that Student Council and administration will bring back this great tradition. They are trying to collect more information on the cup and the traditions and activities associated with it. PLEASE comment on the Class of 80 Facebook group page and post your memories about the cup. Many graduates of Mesa High School hold those memories dear and hope that the school will “Bring back the Gah-Tso Cup! Thank you Class of 80 and Carry On!!
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KEN MURDOCK JOANNE RAY
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45TH REUNION
FRONT:BONNIE BRENNAN, CAROL JAMES, PAT PITTON
BACK: JUDY NEWMAN, MARILYN JAMES, LESTER PEARCE, BARBARA SATO, PAM HORATH
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45th reunion SAM MCGOUGH AND HAROLD BUSHMAN
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45TH REUNION
CAROL HUBER, MARCIA CHALK
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KEEP IT UP AND CARRY ON FOREVER. WE ARE ONLY GETTING BETTER
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- Thank you for taking the time to stop by and visit this Class of 63 web site. We have had 15,000+ hits and counting.
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We know of several reunions being planned:
For more information on class 60 and 61 please go to the guest book page and look for the link or contact us here:
MHS Class of 60 is planning a 50th Reunion Friday Oct. 22nd - Sunday Oct. 24th 2010 The Big 50 Class Reunion: Gals and Guys Luncheon Oct. 22, 2010
Evening event will be held at Rockin' R Ranch 6136 E. Baseline Road Mesa, October 23, 2010
MHS Class of 61 is planning a 50th Reunion for the weekend of Oct. 15th 2011 http://mhsclass.tripod.com~
More info can also be found on their facebook group page.
MHS Class of 65 is planning a reunion for Nov.12th 2010
http://www.mesahigh1965.myevent.com
More information is on facebook at mesa high class of 65
The MHS Class of 63 is planning a reunion for the fall of 2013!!
Always check this web site and the mesa high class of 63 group page on facebook for up coming details. Please keep us update with your current contact information.
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Please contact us here on this web site or Judy direct if you can help with the 50th Reunion. "YES THE 50th in 2013"
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Class of 63 please join our group on Facebook.com We are listed under Mesa High School Class of 63.
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LINCOLN GROUP KINDERGARTEN 1951
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Grade school group photos are in the album section of this site. We also have many grade school photos at the link below.
If you have clearer ones than I have or group photos we do not have, please send to Tonya
Thanks for the help. Some classmates tell me these are the only young photos they have to show their children and grandchildren.
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MHS Class of 63 Web Site is provided solely for the information of the MHS Community. Any redistribution outside of this community, or solicitation of business or contributions from individuals listed in this Web site is forbidden. Contact Tonya Coombs tonyaclassof63@live.com for more information.
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