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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (June 8, 1927)
THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN PAGE 4 SCHOOL YEAR CLOSES (Continued from page 2) At 8:00 o’clock on Thursday evening a class of thirty-three were awarded diplomas as graduates— having completed the full high school course. They are a class of distinction, as they are the first to com plete this course at Chemawa. When all were assem bled and in readiness Principal Carroll and the class marched as a body to the platform and were seated. Supt. McGregor acted as chairman of the occasion and Rev. F. C. Taylor, of the First M. E. Church of Salem, gave the invocation, and later the benediction. Supt. Lipps, who attended our various commence ment functions, introduced Dean H. D. Sheldon, of the University of Oregon, who made the address of the evening. The gentleman had a message for all and his remarks were so ably given and so applicable to the rules of life and a high order of human affairs that he made a profound impression upon all of us. We were all delighted to have him with us. At the proper time Mr. Carroll presented the class to Supt. McGregor and Supt. Lipps presented the diplomas as the former read the various class members’ names. As a whole the exercises were of a high order and there was not a hitch or a slip anywhere—it was note- worthy in every way. The program as given follows: Processional - - - - - - Orchestra Invocation - - ... Rev. F. C. Taylor Vocal Solo (When the Roses Bloom—Reichardt) Grace Peterson Salutatory ... - Clifford McLeod Vocal Solo (Lost Chord—Sullivan) Raymond Haldane Valedictory - .... Louis Dupuis Address .... Dean H. D. Sheldon Of the University of Oregon Presentation of Class Presentation of Diplomas - - - - - Hugh D. Carroll Supt. O. H. Lipps Of Ninth District Chemawa Song Benediction Recessional ..... School .... Rev. F. C. Taylor ..... Orchestra The members of our alumni association hied them selves to Spong’s Landing on Friday for a picnic. They traveled by truck and autos. A day of pleasure and also profit was reported. A goodly portion of the day was devoted to the revision and adoption of a constitution and by-laws. There was also a move ment started to raise a fund by which a worthy grad uate of each year’s class at Chemawa should be assis ted to continue educational work in college and $60.00 was pledged as a starter—a splendid move. There is also to be a special Chemawa Alumni pin designed and adopted. Altogether it was a picnic of more than ordinary significance. On Friday evening the annual Jolly-Up took place, at which time the various prizes for those who were outstanding students in some capacity during the past school year were awarded. Mr. Downie was chairman of the meeting and just before the awards were made Supt. McGregor made a most appropriate and interesting talk. Charles DePoe and his orches tra provided music for the occasion. The following were prize winners: Declamation contest, Boys: Louis Dupuis, first; George Flack, second. Declamation contest, Girls: Rose Smith, first; Myrtle Rine hart, second. Prevocational declamation contest, Boys: Sergie Bozeroff, first; Victor Sisson, second. Prevocational declamation contest, Girls: Gladys Parazoo, first; Francis Goff, second. Honor Students Senior class, Harriette Hill. Junior class, Dorothy Parker. Sophomore class, Charles Fagerstrom. Freshmen class, Joe Matt. Students making greatest progress in character, service and wholesome influence Boy, Jacob Atkins. Girl, Grace Peterson. Best kept rooms McNary Hall; Chas. Moon, Chas. Fagerstrom, E. George. Mitchell Hall; Fustace Markishtum, Chas. Morgan. Small Boys’ Home; Second floor, Howard Churchill in charge. McBride Hall; Pauline Kamkoff, Marie Andrews. Winona Hall; Leona and Lois Godowa, Birdie and Dolly Snyder, Laura Tillman. Hawley Hall; Small “G” company girls, Gladys Parazoo, in charge. Most consistent and conscientious industrial worker Boy, Chas. Fagerstrom. Girl, Josephine Alberts. Class winning inter-class track and field meet; Sophomores. Highest individual point winners: D. Matt, first; G. B. Grub, second. Company winning competetive mlititary drill, Company “B.” Captain winning competetive military drill, Bill Johnson. Three consecutive victories in spelling contest, Nonpareils. Best Spellers Vocational: Evelyn lyall. Prevocational: Marian Dauphine, 5th: Ernestine Delorm, 6th; Gloria McKelvy, 7th; Carmen Chamberlin, Sth. Senior outstanding in athletics and scholarship, R. DePoe. Most helpful in the building McBride Hall; Nora Lande, Emily Ivanoff. Winona Hall; Carmen Chamberlin, Flora Harper. Hawley Hall; Rose McAuley. Girls’ company winning cup in dress parade, Co. “B,” Edna Audette, capt. Captain company winning cup in dress parade, Edna Audette. For consistent and willing service, Capt. James Anderson. Prizes consisted of loving cups, belts, vanity cases, watches, wristwatches, silver plates, compact sets, leather wallets, boudoir clocks, pictures, shaving sets, belt knives, pen sets, pearls, pencil sets and atomizers. On Saturday evening there was a “social” as the end of a “perfect week.” This marked the close of our commencement events, and such events! We believe that we are conservative in stating that noth ing in the past, so far as Chemawa is concerned, has equalled the demonstration of excellence as evinced by our closing exercises this year. Academically, vo cationally, our strength has been revealed to the public and to ourselves. Along the lines of art and culture we have again placed ourselves in the light. Beyond doubt Supt. McGregor is justified in a feeling of pride and satisfaction when he surveys the accom plishments of his first year at Chemawa. Now’, we will see what w’e can do next year.
