The Chemawa American, January 23, 1942, Image 1

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A Publication Devoted to the Progress of Indian Education
VOLUME XXXXII
CHEMAWA. OREGON. JAN. 28, 1942
Survey of Reservation Opportunities
Discussed at Superintendents'
Conference
The Superintendents’ Conference was held De­
cember 29 to 30, on the Chemawa campus to deter­
mine the survey of certain occupations on each res­
ervation.
The leaders were Dr. John Rockwell of Sacre-
mento, California, assisted by George P. LaVatta.
Those in attendance were Supt. Henry Roecloud,
A. G. Wilson, Floyd Phillips, Carl Stevens, G. W.
Elliott, F. A. Gross, G. H. Henry, Corbett Lawyer
representing B. J. Courtright Paul T. Jackson,
Ralph Fredenberg, Lee Dickey, educational field
agent of Colville; William Hamilton, field agent of
Tahola; Fred Meyers of Eureka, California; Mrs.
Joaquin, social worker of Grand Ronde; Mrs. G.
Mcllvey, social worker of Olympia, and R. Abeita,
assistant guidance and placement officer of Port­
land. Different members of the Chemawa staff at­
tended some of the meetings.
This group helped to frame a questionaire to learn
about the different kinds of work being done by the
people on the reservations. Discussions were held
in this connection as to how Chemawa could help
in training workers for industry. The group visited
the home rooms and were impressed by the activi­
ties carried on by the students.
Christmas Holidays Packed With
Excitement for Students
With the cast made up entirely of students, the
Christmas play, “Why the Chimes Rang,” was pre­
sented in the auditorium on the evening of Sunday,
December 21. Following the presentation of the
play, the cast attended a reception in Winona hall
which was given in their honor by the senior girls.
On Tuesday evening, from 9:00 until 10:00, many
different homes all over the campus were visited
by carolers who were members of our Glee club. At
the end of an hour the carolers returned to Winona
hall to find “good eats and steaming coffee,” which
were prepared for them by the Girls House Council.
Christmas Eve began the holidays with a “bang”
when the students as well as the faculty members,
all gathered around the Christmas tree in the gym­
nasium and received their gifts and bag of candy.
There was a whole chicken for every table in the
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dining hall at the big dinner at noon on Christmas
Day. For further Christmas "celebration” there was
a students dance in the evening in the gymnasium.
On the afternoon of the day after Christmas, the
girls and a few boys "took over” the gym dancing
and playing basketball all afternoon.
The movie, "Footsteps in the Dark,” starring Errol
Flynn and Brenda Marshall, was presented on De­
cember 27, in the auditorium.
On the last day of the holidays Sunday, December
28, the boys and girls both attended movies in Salem.
So much excitement was wrapped up in that one
week that it just seemed to pass by in no time at all.
There is no doubt about whether the students who
stayed during the holidays had"fun”--they did.
“Hair Raising" Accounts of Pearl Harbor
Attacks Related in Chapel
The students, faculty and visitors experienced the
attack on Pearl Harbor as it was vividly related by
the three speakers, Coach "Spec” Keene, Mrs. Keene
and Chemawa’s new coach, Mr. Gene Stuart, all of
Willamette University, at the Chapel in the auditor­
ium on Sunday, January 18.
The Chapel audience heard about the Japanese
attack on the Hawaiian Islands from three different
points of view as Mrs. Keene told of the beauty and
her experiences on their trip; Coach “Spec” Keene
related his experiences and responsibilities on the
trip and game; Mr. Stewart told of his experiences
as a guard while in Hawaii. All in all, this Chapel
proved to be the most interesting one held this year.
Another well-known coach was heard at this
Chapel, too, Chemawa’s coach, Doug Olds. This
was Coach Olds’ last official appearance and this
was received regretfully by all of Chemawa.
To All Indian People
Copies of the editorial, “We are in the War,” by
Hon. John Collier, Commissioner of Indian Affairs,
will be reprinted and distributed to students and
several copies will be mailed to superintendents of
the Northwest in the near future. This is a most ex­
cellent editorial which we urge everyone to read
and ponder its significance. The editorial appeared
as an insert in the “Indians at Work.”
This timely suggestion came from Supt. O. C.
Upchurch of the Tulalip Agency. Chemawa wishes
to thank Supt. Upchurch for his thoughtfulness in
wanting more Indian people to read it.