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The CHEMAWA AMERICAN
^•Chemawa lAj A m erican«-
A bi-weekly paper devoted to Indian education. Published arid printed on alternate
Friday’s during the school year by the students of the Chemawa Vocational School,
Chemawa, Oregon.
REQUIREMENTS OF VOCATIONALLY
TRAINED STUDENTS IS TOPIC OF
M . I. MILLARD’S CHAPEL TALK
On November 1, Henry Sijohn, first
chairman chosen to introduce the chapel
speaker, introduced Mr. M. I. Millard,
EDITORIAL STAFF
the Industrial Art teacher from the Par
H arry W ilder, H enry Sijohn, W illiam Settler, Agnes H all, M ildred McCrory, W ilm a Mesplie
rish Junior High School in Salem. Mr..
Millard gave information on “ What an
REPORTERS
employer expects of an employee.”
Hazel Charles, June. Courville, D orothy H ayw ard, Josephine Tuneau, Vivian McCleodr Zena
He stated that there are many large
Hogsed, Dillian Morin, M artha Bingham, Naomi Mesplie, Josephine Reynolds, Florence Wolf tail,
Agnes Thorpe, George Bostwick, George Christian, V ernon Jackson, Noble Sanderville. ''
departments that need or that are in need
of more good men — that have had the
P aul T. J ackson
Superintendent
R obert T homas 1 • Manager and Printer
necessary training and the qualifications.
R osalind F. C ruise - Journalism Class
rf
H arry W ilder
Student Foreman
He further-more stated that the big
business corporations are always in con
-— E d ito rial— -
stant need of men that are ambitious or
“ We want peace” is the cry of young and old alike; but will we win? That not afraid to work, a person with a good
question is asked as another Armistice day is celebrated.
memory that is able to remember what
Our hate for war was derived from the tragedies displayed in the previous he is told to do and do it right instead of
World War, Millions are yet suffering physically and financially from this great doing the wrong thing, a person that is
war oi 1914 to51$1$. Htrmesj lahd,. pfQperty p fall types,
w e r e d ^ ^ ^ e d . not afraid to do things that he figures
Humans were treated worse thaii animals in the strife for national gain and defense. out himself.
Everyone talks Peace! Peace! But what are we thinking? What are they doing?
Mr. Millard stressed the fact that a
Planning, preparing, getting ready for war. Every nation in the world today is good personal appearance is required in
ready or preparing to be ready upon a moment’s notice for the worst war ever wit business. That means cleanliness of
nessed. Due mainly to the recent discoveries in science, the power of modern body, teeth, and neatness of dress. If
equipment to destroy our fellowmen will cause the next win- to- be so drastic we it is a suit'you are wearing be sure it is
scarcely will be able to form it- into words.
pressed; if it is overalls be sure it is a
We, as students of today and leaders of the future, must form our ideals now; clean pair. A person that isn’t hand
on this past Armistice day we must lookahead and plan how peace may be preserved some shouldn’t be discouraged when ap
in th e futtffQ^EOJBUOTHY JONES,
plying for a job because homeliness is no
drawback. If you are able to sell the
Making your grades better than what they were last time should be in each in goods, looks makes no difference. A
dividual’s mind now that thefirst quarter of school is ended. Since you know what look of intelligence will win. A person
your standard is, you should determine that you are going to be much better this who wants to hold a position must have
quarter.
willingness to work and he musp be de
If you are one of those that is still getting accustomed to being back in school pendable. Nb matter how small the first
after three months of a happy vacation and you did not have your grades as high job, make it a stepping stone. We quote
as they might be, try to raise them by studying at a regular time. Eearn to study from the quiver of William Feather,
so that your subject will interest you. Make your hardest subject the easiest by “ Take advantage o fth e little opportun
ities in life and you won’t have to wait
putting more time on it.
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Do not be discouraged if your name does not appear on the honor roll the first for a big one,” is in keeping with his
talk.
time, but keep trying until you have improved your record.. If you concentrate,
The speech included all the informa
your grades are bound to be among the highest and you can be proud of your pro tion of importance to all who are being
gress and achievement.—JUNE COURVILLE.
vocationally trained. It was a timely
talk and we wish to sincerely thank Mr.
During the World W ar the Germans often tapped the telephone systems of the Millard.
Allies and secured valuable information. But one day new and strange words begatr
YW CA Notes
to come over the wires, baffling code experts and linguists until the Armistice. It
was the language of the American I n d ia n — Colliers.
The Y. W. C .A . organization have
their regular meetings every other Sun
The past is a store house of inspiration, experience and tender memories. Sift day. There has been a change made
out the good from the past and let it help you find happiness today. Unreeling because of the Young People’s Society
your book of joyful memories will bring peace and contentment into your life. Fol which meets on alternating Sundays af
ter chapel. The discussion which has
lowing the guide posts of the past mistakes will enable you to steer clear of the been taken up among the Y . W. girls is
rocks today- Live today. Grasp the present moment and squeeze out all the joy “ choosing friends.” We have enjoyed
and inspiration and power in it. Make your life count today. Grow bigger today. the latter topic very much.