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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (June 8, 1927)
I iJ2i The Chemawa American Printed at Chemawa, Oregon, and Devoted to the Interests of Indian Education Vol. XXVIII Wednesday, June 8, 1927 SCHOOL YEAR CLOSES A Large Class Completes Full High School Course- Many Events of Interest—Many Old-Time Stu dents Here—Fine Operetta Presented The school year has closed, with credit to all. In every way the past year has been one of more than ordinary interest and profit and we feel that Su pt. McGregor can survey the accomplishments of the year just passed with a sense of satisfaction. There has been much work, but there has also been the neces sary relaxation, and all in all we can point to the past year as one of which to be proud. Preparation for the closing days began some weeks ago, but as the time drew nearer greater and greater efforts were put forth by everybody. It is fitting to observe that the first event introductory to our com mencement activities was a reception to the graduates given by Supt. and Mrs. McGregor at their home. Nothing could have been more delightful than the hours passed with this kindly couple as host and hostess. In addition to the class and instructors a number of the alumni members were in attendance and the evening passed all too quickly. Conversation and games were the main attractions and then delicious refreshments and “good nights!” A perfect evening for the many invited guests. On Sunday afternoon the annual competitive military drill was held on the athletic field, and the competition was keen and the drilling of the various companies was excellent. The wand and Indian club drills by the girls under the supervision of Mrs. Downie was of tar more than ordinary interest and merit. The exercises closed with a dress parade in which all the companies, boys and girls, and the band participated. The drills and exercises passed off without a hitch and to the satisfaction of all. There was an enormous crowd present. Late on Sunday afternoon Mr. DePoe had his band boys out and they played a most pleasing musical program to the delight of the large crowd in atten dance. At 7:30 in the evening the auditorium was packed with people who had gathered to attend the baccalaureate exercises. Dr. Carl G. Doney, presi dent of Willamette University, delivered the address, and it was truly fine. Few men anywhere are as well No. 34 qualified to address a student body (or any other body, for that matter) as is Dr. Doney. There is in his addresses philosophy and humor wisely blended and it is always with the greatest interest that we listen to him talk. The entire program was of merit and was as follows: Processional ..... Orchestra My Country ’Tis of Thee - - - - School Invocation - - - - Dr. Carl G. Doney Bridal Rose Overture (Lavallee) - - Orchestra Billy’s Rose .... Grace Johnson Vocal Solo .... Anna Peratrovich Address .... Dr. Carl G. Doney Chemawa Song - .... School Benediction .... Dr. Carl G. Doney Recessional ..... Orchestra Monday, May 30, was known as Memorial Day throughout the land and Chemawa observed the oc casion most fittingly. At the proper hour all gathered in the auditorium where a representative of the Salem Veteran’s organization, Mr. Edwin Kafoury, made an impressive, an unforgetable, address. It was trulv an inspiring message that he brought us, and we thank him heartily. After the exercises in the audi torium the band led the procession to the cemetery where floral tributes were laid upon the graves of the “dear departed.” This act of remembrance seems so small—but it is all that we can do. During the afternoon of Monday we enjoyed a game of baseball between Chemawa and Sunnyside teams. The game provided diversion for many fans and ended in our favor in a score of 11 to 4. At 7:30 in the evening the final dress rehearsal of the operetta, “Pepita,” was given for the students and faculty. There were quite a number of visitors in attendance, too, and all were made welcome. The young people composing the cast of the musical play certainly are entitled to credit for the manner in which they carried off their parts. They proved a credit to themselves and their school—how can we say more? Tuesday morning was given over to a re-union of our alumni. The meeting was held in the auditorium and Mr. Downie acted in the capacity of chairman, and made a good one, as the snappy meeting proved. (Continued on page 2) 20.
