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THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN
THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN
Published Monthly at the United States Indian Training School
Chemawa, Oregon
H. E. WADSWORTH, Superintendent
E n te r e d at th e C hem aw a, O regon. P o sto ffic e a s S eco n d -C la ss M ail M atter ...
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OUR GRADUATES
The school year at Chemawa has closed and the members of the class
of 1914 have gone forth to do battle for themselves. There were twelve
members in the class who were granted diplomas, and two who re
ceived industrial certificates. The class represented all of the states of
the Northwest, and Alaska. Some of the members had been here many
years—all had become dear to the heart of Chemawa and the people
thereof.
Every year at this season thousands of young people are sent forth
from the portals of the educational institutions of the land. Their
alma maters put the seal of approval upon them ere they depart for the
realms of the great outer world; friends vouch for them and wish them
well—all are hopeful. Such is the spirit pervading all every year, and
it is proper that it should be so.
We hope that every member of this class will be able at all times to
give a good account of himself—we believe that it will be so. How
ever, the fight on life’s battle ground is often hotly waged and a strong
and courageous heart is necessary for success. It will require determi
nation in unstinted measure, because there is competition and opposi
tion; everywhere will be encountered others seeking places and push
ing and shoving for preferment. Temptation will present itself at un
expected times and must be trampled under foot. All of the many ob
stacles which may arise must be overcome in some way—in a manner
honest and honorable, and dignified.
We desire, above all things, that every single member of the class of