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from the Vocational Departments
A uto S hop : The auto shop grease monkeys have been
very busy the past two weeks. They have been repairing the
autos all over the campus.
Those two old fellows in the shop, Frank Harrison and
Shorty Cross say they are “top hands.”
All the younger boys are learning fast under the guid
ance of Henry Cross who is overhauling an N.Y.A boy’s
car.
Frank Harrison repacked Mr. Jackson’s automobile
wheels. All auto shop boys are thinking of the good days to
come when all the tires wear out.
S hoe S hop : The boys in the shop are kept busy by the
steady flow of worn shoes from the various buildings.
The “shirt tail tribe” has four new members, Herman
Ducharme, Willard Mowitch, Harland Murphy, and Ernest
“Glueboy” Dunbar. They are all learning fast and also keep
the shop clean.
If you want a “profesional” shine on your shoes send
them to “shine boy” Demo.
E lectric S hop : The electricians have been doing the
various electrical work on the campus. The “electrical”
wizards are “Troubleshooter” Jackson, “Bulbtester” George,
“Sugarpuss” Courville, and “Handsome” McMeel.
The boys have been busy in Winona hall, McNary hall,
and the commissary. Ever since the storm they have been
busy repairing all the wires on the campus. They are
called the “Supersnoopers” due to their ability to get into
any building on the campus.
C arpenter S hop : Mr. Mason, ably assisted by his fore
man, "Chuck” Sams, has been keeping the boys busy.
Stanley Williams has been working on some chairs for
R. G. Henderson.
Wilfred Teton, and his noble assistant, Ray Brady, have
been sanding the floor in the practice house. "Teton” has
been making picture frames.
The boys have also shingled the Club porch.
S tationary E ngineering : There are only three boys in
this trade.
These are Paul LaRoque, Herb "Blubber”
Bennett, and Bill Buber who are studying under the dir
ection of Mr. Fry. Their duties are to see that the boilers
are cleaned. The boys make out written reports of all of the
compound and oil that they use.
G irls ’ V ocations : Mrs. Johnson’s freshman students
have been studying parts of the sewing machine. The girls
have made samples of seams and stitches. Each girl has made
a pin holder and pot holder.
In production sewing, the freshmen group are devoting
their time to making sheets, pillow slips and dresser scarfs
for the school.
During the second week in February the following exhibits
of the girl’s work will be shown in Klamath Falls:slips made
by Truma Teton, flannel pajamas made by Jennie Staley, a
simple school dress made by Theresa Jefferson.
The 7th graders have been studying self improvements.
They have been learning ways of keeping well and improv
ing their posture.
Flared skirts and jumpers made of corduroy kept the
sophomore girls in Mrs. James’ class busy before the end
of the semester. Some of the senior girls have started on
their graduation dresses. They are also knitting sweaters
for themselves. As a part of her class work, each girl must
make a barber jacket for the barber shop.
Emma Pohipe has "dressed up” the loom so that she
can start to make drapes. The crafts class is studying color
harmony and are making covers for their books.
The junior girls are making print dresses.
The 10B girls have been waiting patiently for the ma
terials from the Red Cross to make two layette’s to a
girl.
A rts & C rafts : The Home economics is very fortunate
in having a lady from Neah Bay, to instruct in arts and
crafts. Mrs. Ada Markishtum brought her own materials,
such as squaw grass, bear grass, cedar bark, cat tail and
raffia for use. They are learning to make cedar bark
baskets, tight water and fine baskets.
S ophomores : Each girl of the sophomore class is
planning to serve a dinner for four guests. The dinner
must be rated as 25 cents a person, making exactly a
dollar.
H ome F urnishing : The sophomore class is studying
the cost of operating a home. Also the importance of
home gardens and poultry.
In home furnishing the senior class has been making
curtains, chairs and table cloths for the new practice
house.
Each girl has taken her turn in sanding and varnishing
the floor of the front room, bed room and hallways.
Crow-Cheyenne Tribe
C row -C heyenne : After a period of general study
of Indians and of the organization of the Indian Ser
vice with particular emphasis on the Reorganization
Act, this home-room is now actively engaged in ac
tual reservation study.
The class is divided into three groups: Group
One, comprising first year students, studies every
thing about the reservation; Second year students
are making individual studies of specific reservation
matters which will be compiled into a booklet; Group
Three is writing a story of an Indian who in his life
time had experienced a change of life from his na
tive Indian way of living to that of modern living.
In this way the students attempt to give an inter
esting interpretation and meaning of what they have
already studied and learned about their reservation.
In regards to the weekly schedule, two days are
devoted to the above type of work and two days to
handicraft work. Elijah Walkings and James La-
Rance are making a small model of a Mandan earth
shelter, which promises to be one of the best ex
hibits this spring. Carl and Calvin Leider are mak
ing small tepees. A model Sun-Dance ceremonial
lodge is being constructed by Horace Small and
Wilbur Wolfname.