T he CHEMAWA AMERICAN
INDIAN SELF-GOVERNMENT
A new day is developing for the Indian according
to Senate Bill 2755. This bill, among its other fea
tures, sets up Indian self-government. There can be
no better means of creating character and ability than
that of placing responsibility of self-government di
rectly upon the Indian. Experience and self-confi-
ence are lacking because the opportunity to gain ex
perience, which in itself creates self-confidence, has
not been present.
It would seem desirable as a means of accomplishing
this plan to provide group instruction in leadership,
where varied community problems are discussed and
analyzed by the group under the guidance of a cap
able leader. Senate Bill 2755 should produce the
foundation upon which the Indian people may build
self-confidence and ability in looking after their affairs,
for, after all, it is the burden of responsibility which
wTe carry that develops both character and capacity.
SILVER TEA
The Silver Tea which the Y. W. C. A. has talked
and planned for so long turned out to be a very prof
itable affair. The “YW” wishes to extend its thanks
for the whole-hearted support given this event. En
tertainment was provided by: the boy’s string trio; a
reading by Catherine Bailey; and songs by the “YW”
quartette. Tea was poured by Misses Hoffman, Lund
quist, Judd; Mesdames Wilcox, Shawver and Ryan.
The room was decorated in red, w’hite and blue crepe
paper. Tea, sandwiches and w’afers of unique shapes
were served. It was evident that all attending enjoy
ed themselves.
At the state convention which was recently held in
Salem by the Guilde girls, Chemawa was represented
by Brenda Booth, Velma Hayward, Bernice Frye,
Donna Mae Lafonso and sponsors, Miss Judd and
Miss Eakin. Indian music wTas furnished by Donna
Mae, who soloed in costume; the girls’ quartette; and
several short interesting talks were scheduled and pre
sented.
Later in the evening the girls attended a banquet at
which “Chuck” Jordan gave a very interesting talk
with “Self Adjustment” as her theme.
The YW promises that strange things shall come to
pass at their next meeting. The stunt ball will start
rolling at 12:30 P. M. Sunday. An unusual program
is planned which involves plenty of debatable material.
We have high hopes that all members will be present.
CHAPEL
In chapel Sunday, Feb. 18, the choir sang an an
them and the orchestra contributed a pleasing number.
Supt. Ryan gave a short talk in which he explained
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the new method of serving food in Cramton hall.
Every one will take his or her turn as host and host
ess in serving the food.
The remainder of the evening was taken by Mr.
Edwrard Mason and his class of carpenters who con
ducted a quiz on questions of a nature pertaining to
carpentry. The team captained by Herman “Texas”
Grant triumphed over Cyril Archambeau and his
teammates and, as a reward, received a beautiful cake
of ample size for all of the contestants.
In chapel Sunday, Feb. 25, the orchestra played
“Cupid’s Garden” by Eugene, the choir gave “Sing
Praise” by Nolte, and Lewis Orr sang “The Ringers”
as a baritone solo. Supt. Ryan gave Mr. Showalter
possession of the stage and his related subjects class
held a question contest. Joe Arlee and Janies Dupuis
being the captains of the teams chose their members
from the entire related class. Not only did the lads
answer the questions with dispatch but four of the
boys showed the audience how they make various free
hand sketches of different objects. Joe Arlee and his
cohorts won by a point over their opponents and as a
reward carried off a fine cake made by the bakers As
a closing number the students sang the school song.
NEWS NOTES
Theo Bird, outing student in Portland, visited her
sister Ernestine and friends over the week-end.
The annual staff met informally in the commercial
department to check on material and discuss moneta
ry matters.
Chemawa all-stars go to Grand Ronde to-night to
play the chiefs of that vicinity. In a game some time
ago they took ChemawTa to camp.
Fred Motschman, a graduate of the 1930 class, was
a visitor here recently. Fred has forsaken his career
in the boxing ring for the present and is engaged in
studio work in Portland,
After a lively contest last Saturday, in which we took
second place, the Junior boys gathered to pay tribute to
Chemawa’s 54th birthday. Aided by an ideal night the
boys marched about the campus singing class and
school songs. We are now setting ourselves to plan
and present a bigger and better prom.
There seems to be some good prospects for the track
team this year. These are some of last year’s lettermen
that are turning out: Joe Arlee, sprints, javelin and
broad jump; Leo Hunter, sprints; Clarence Emmons,
weights; Sam Scott, broad jump and shot; George
Lucei, broad jump and 440; William Spotted Eagle,
mile. Beside the above named track-men there are
several new finds that may add greatly to the all around
strength of a good team.