Chemawa American
Published every third Friday during the school year by
the Chemawa Indian School. Address all communications
to the CHEMAWA AMERICAN, Chemawa, Oregon.
Published in accordance with the Interior Department
appropriation Act, 1940, approved May 10, 1939.
Subscription 50 cents a year.
PAUL T. JACKSON
Superintendent
ROBAIR THOMAS
ROSALIND E. CRUISE
Printer and Manager
Journalism Instructor
REPORTERS—Joe Hayward, Stanley Williams, Marjorie Skahan,
Margaret Skahan
the sunshine during these longer and warmer
days, which also brings the beautiful scenery.
Let’s show our appreciation for the fine weather
by not letting it “get us down”; meaning by that,
let’s not let the “spring fever” get us. We us
ually dread getting “spring fever,” so let’s
either be more ambitious than ever before, or at
least stay as ambitious as we were before (or
should have been). Whenever you can, why
don’t you get out-of-doors and enjoy the fresh
air and the warm sunshine. It will do you a lot
of good, especially after being kept inside all
winter by “old man winter.”
—S tanley W illiams
Editorial
Why do we wait until the' last lap’ ’ of the year
to really start studying? Why do we cram our
brains with a lot of knowledge about examination
time? Why? We ask ourselves this question now,
and do not see any reason for doing as we have
done.
The only reason we can find as an explanation
is that we did not think ahead of time about this
last stretch— the seemingly shortest and most
difficult time of the entire year. It never helps
us to put off our study until the last few weeks.
It really confuses us, and disturbs our thinking
during our final examinations. We can’t find any
sound reason for having to “cram” and work too
hastily except that we are too lazy. We haven’t
initiative and determination to take advantage of
our spare moments. We off-handedly say,“Oh,
I can do that later.” Yes! wecan, perhaps; but,
when that “after time” creeps upon us, we are
caught unprepared for the final tests. It is just
thoughtlessness, a little laziness, and not enough
will-power that puts us in the place where we
have to over work our brains.
But we can still make up for lost time!! That
is a little consolation to us. We can begin now
to review our years’ work, and our subjects.
During this last lap of the year, wecan try to ac
complish our goals and deeds, but, we must put
forth great efforts and determination to achieve
them. But, furthermore, we should remember
our lesson — do not put off until the very last,
and cause a lot of worry. We must think ahead,
and finish things as they come.
Spring, with its fine array of sunshine, is
here at last! The birds, the bees, and, yes,
the students too, are happy, which goes to
show that spring is here to stay. After the long,
bleak, and dreary winter, we very gladly welcome
Local News
Mrs. Black, Mr. Chase, and Miss Chambers
entertained the Chemawa Bridge Club at Kola
Tepee the evening of March 10.
Miss Lucia Page,Assistant Principal, has been
appointed acting Principal, until the position
left vacant by Mr. Showalter is filled.
Chemawas’ All-Stars took a leg on the City
Major league basketball crown with a 45-41 vic
tory over Simmons Thursday night. One of the
championship playoffs will be held next Tues
day, March 25.
On March 12, twenty grade school students
enjoyed the play, “Jack and the Beanstalk,”
presented in the high school auditorium in Salem.
Tickets to this play were given with the com
pliments of the Salem Rotary Club. The Chemawa
guests wish to express their appreciation to the
Rotary Club for this kindness.
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Some Things Observed by the
Superintendent
Mr. Jack Kunkle’s fine care of the septic beds, including
the recent painting of the troughs.
Mr. Lowell Thomas's excellent question box method
used with his 4-H Dairy Club boys. This is a splendid
teaching device.
The very sanitary condition of the dairy barn, operated
by Chuck Lawrence, Ted Jake, and Richard McCoy.
The green house, operated by Mr. AbeDoerksen, with
its many plants continued to beautify further our campus.
The unusually fine music presented Sunday morning
in the Protestant Chapel, by the choir, under the able
direction of Mr. Doerksen.
The regular and efficient cleaning of the administration
offices by Naomi Thornton.
The fine plowing job done by Calvin and Carl Lieder
under the direction of Mr. Lane.
The excellent participation of some good leaders in the
Tuesday and Friday morning leadership class.