The Chemawa American, June 11, 1930, Image 1

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Vol. XXXI
School Closed
The Year of Academic Endeavor
ment in All Lines Apparent—Closing Events
Were of Unusual Interest—Half
Century Passed.
Chemawa is now more than 50 years old and dur­
ing the years of the school’s life many flowers of youth
have unfolded here. During our closing exercises we
were all pleased to welcome former graduates and stu­
dents—their presence here was a testimonial of the es­
teem in which they hold their alma mater. Being with
us on this occasion, many of them coming long dis­
tances, was in itself proof that the school has not ex­
isted in vain. The evidences of thrift and stability
which our alumni presents makes one proud, indeed,
of our “Dear Chemawa” and its products.
We cannot tell this story just as we would like to
—just as we feel it. Some way, language fails us in
the utterance of certain heart-convictions and we are
obliged to lapse into a common-place chronicle of events
as they took place. No doubt many of our readers
will sense our feelings in this matter—as their own
are kin to ours.
Although our commencement preparations began
many weeks ago, the real start was made on Saturday
evening, May 31st, at which time “Pickles,” an opeiet-
ta, was presented for our own people—students and
employes. It is an attractive work and gave pleasure
to all. Those in the cast devoted much study and
labor to the presentation of this musical work. In
order to stage it properly many departments were levied
on for assistance—the engineers, the painters, the
plumbers, the carpenters, all had much work in man­
ufacturing properties and producing stage effects, and
the heads of these departments and their apprentices
certainly deserve great credit for the excellence of their
work. The costumes were of unusual excellence and
were made by Mr. and Mrs. James and their assistants;
Miss Earlougher and Miss Gunn had prominent parts
in the production of the stage effects. Miss White,
Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Turney and Mr. Kunkel had charge
of the dramatics, the stage dancing and action, and
the music. There was everywhere splendid co-oper­
ation, Mrs. Brickell supporting everything.
“Pickles,” as given by our students was certainly
most pleasing. It is a “catchy” work and the music
is of more than ordinary excellence.
The operetta
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was supported by our orchestra.
Sunday morning was given over to an “inspection of
quarters” and later to religious services by both Cath­
olics and Protestants. In the afternoon there was a
competitive drill in which the various companies of
our school battalion participated. The exercises were
of real merit and despite the unsatisfactory state of
the weather there was a large crowd in attendance.
Right after the competitive drills of the companies
what is termed a dress parade was given. The work
of the band and the various companies was just splen­
did.
After luncheon on Sunday evening Mr. Hermann
A. Kunkel and his thirty or more bandboys gave the
large crowd assembled about the campus a splendid
concert. We cannot, owing to lack of space, give
the program that the band played, but we are happy
to state that it was real music and the work of the
organization received endorsement on every hand,
and it was merited. The band is a real asset in our
school life.
Our baccalaureate exercises were held in the even­
ing, but were preceded by a most pleasing band concert
by Mr. Kunkel and his musical boys. The program
drew a large crowd and gave pleasure to all, as these
musicians are putting their numbers over nowadays
in a masterly style. They are one of our prominent
attractions. Following the band concert all repaired
to the auditorium for the baccalaureate program.
Rev. Father R. J. Buck of Salem delivered the address
and pronounced the invocation and benediction. All
listened to the Father’s wise counsel and his splendid
comparisons of life’s value with rapt interest and were
greatly impressed with the earnestness and simplicity
and the ability of the speaker. In behalf of all we
wish to add to our thanks to those voiced at the time
by Supt. Lipps, who was in charge of the services.
In addition to the baccalaureate address Miss Judd
and Raymond Haldane sang the obligato parts in
“Hark Hark, My soul” by Shelly when rendered by
the choir, Mollie Charlie sang a solo, Mr. Kunkel
played a violin solo and the orchestra contributed a
number. In every way it was a memorable occasion
for all.
Following the above exercises the graduating class
and a few of the teachers and friends accepted an in-
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