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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 14, 1935)
P ag e T he CHEMAWA AMERICAN 2 CHEMAWA^AMERICAN Published Bi-Weekly at the U. S. Indian School, Chemawa, Oregon. <I,Address all communications to Robert Thomas, Manager SO Cts per Annum Subscription LOCAL Miss Essie Bedard visited her sister, Hally at Oswego through the week-end. Kathleen Gates spent the week-end in Seattle, Wash ington, at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Laura Weeks. Pat Gates, who has been studying agriculture and dairying, is now employed to assist Mr. Shawver. Mr. and Mrs. Shawver entertained five couple at a bridge supper last Friday night. A heap good time is always awaiting when this family puts on something. Miss Josephine Hughes, Chemawa graduate, and a junior at the Washington State College, has returned to Chemawa to accept a position in the office for the remainder of the year. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson of Grand Ronde were guests of their son, Herman, the past week-end. Herman and his wife accompanied them home Sunday afternoon and visited friends at Grand Ronde. Betty Polotkin had a birthday party Thursday eve ning in Winona hall. A good-sized group was in at tendance. A good time was had by the young group with dancing, parlor games and card games. A treat of special mention was the refreshments. ALUMNI NEWS Peter Levay, a ’33 graduate, sent his “4 bits” to re new his subscription to the American. Pete is getting along a good as expected and sends his regards to his former student friends and employees. James McKay, who was formerly boys’ adviser at Lapwai, Idaho, was recently promoted to the position of clerk. Jim studied the business course in his spare time and attended the Business College in Spokane dur ing his vacations. Jim was doing fine as it was, but took it upon himself to do better which resulted in his promotion. A long and newsy letter from Arnold McKay, who left us a couple of weeks ago, says that he likes his new job and sends his regards to everyone in the school. Arnold also immediately sent in bis subscription to the American. Wesley Larsen, a graduate of ’32, enrolled at Wil lamette University this semester to continue his edu cation. Wesley has been working ever since leaving school and has saved enough to carry him through two years of college. A recent letter from Vincent Pratt, a ’33 graduate, says he has graduated from the Molar Barber College in Spokane. Quoting him from the letter he says, “Here real news. I am happily married to Miss Lu cille Blylie, formerly of St. Paul, Minn.” This let ter which was addressed to Mr. Hall also contained a paragraph of appreciation as follows: I want to take advantage of this opportunity to express my deep appreciation to you for your painstaking care in giving me the fundamentals of barbering. I feel that I shall benefit long as the result of your past help through the cooperation of Chemawa. I feel sure the opportunities that Chemawa pre sents through efforts all its own shall not be in vain. Many others have, and shall take advantage, I hope. Give my best regards to friends and faculty. Yours very truly Vincent E. Pratt HOORAY! CHEMAWA SCORES TWICE In chapel last Sunday Supt. Ryan talked on the Bron son test which was given here recently. It so happens that Chemawa holds the record of any Indian school or public high school in the United States. Miss Nellie Boe, a ’34 graduate, had the highest grade of any Ind ian school in the test last year. In this year’s test. Patrick Kelley, who is attending his first year at Wil lamette University, broke all records, having the high est grade of any Indian student in an Indian or public high school in the United States. Our hats are off to you, Pat, and hope you break a record at the Univer sity. ____ CHAPEL In a brief talk but every word a constructive one, Supt. Ryan made it quite visible to the students as sembled that opportunity is knocking and to take full advantage of every possible occasion to better oneself. In the course of his talk he revived a much worn phrase which in sometime or other is quoted by many as fol lows: “I wish I had done this when I went to school and that and many etceteras.” You will will not have to quote this phrase if you settle down to business and plan your future; and not tomorrow or ten years from now. Mr. Ryan also stressed the importance of habit forming which is a great asset to anyone’s character. In an announcement Supt. Ryan talked on campus life. The topic being “letting our feet master our heads.” The main trouble is during social hour when the bell rings there are always some laggards who like to remain a trifle longer. This makes it embarrassing for the advisers and everyone should take heed of every duty and especially the bell at social hours. The orchestra contributed a number entitled “The Desert Song” by Romberg. Joe White ably sang “At Downing” by Cadman, accompanied by Mrs. Turney and Mr. Melovjdoff playing the violin obligato part.
