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The Chemawa American
Printed at Chemawa, Oregon, and Devoted to the Interests of Indian Education
Vol. XXVIII
Wednesday, June 8, 1927
SCHOOL YEAR CLOSES
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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
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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
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Orchestra
My Country ’Tis of Thee
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School
Invocation
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Dr. Carl G. Doney
Bridal Rose Overture (Lavallee)
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Orchestra
Billy’s Rose
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Grace Johnson
Vocal Solo
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Anna Peratrovich
Address
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Dr. Carl G. Doney
Chemawa Song
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School
Benediction
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Dr. Carl G. Doney
Recessional
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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.
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