The Chemawa American, February 13, 1942, Page 7, Image 7

From the Class Rooms
The seniors are beginning to "go places” now
in their dramatics class. They are working on three
plays at the present time and are all very enthusiastic
over them.
In the journalism class, the 12 seniors and one
"mighty junior” (bound-to-win-Swede) spend their
time putting out the Chemawa American and or­
ganizing the Annual.
The third period in the morning has always been
a difficult one for this period brings Business Math­
ematics (and a headache).
They are now studying area, perimeter, division,
and fractions.
The fourth period the girls go to chemistry over in
Hawley hall. The instuctor is giving the girls defini­
tions of the different terms used in chemistry. This
class is very interesting, according to comments made
by the girls.
At this time, the senior boys are taking Family Re­
lations. You girls had better watch your P’s and Q’s
because they’re making thorough study of the char­
acteristics, appearances, personality, etc, of the girls
they would prefer to marry.
F reshmen : World News in general has been the
main topic for discussion for the 9th social study
classes. Besides this they have been studying a health
unit on “What our School Does to Promote our
Health.” This has included a survey of accident pos­
sibilities on the campus and sanitation of foods for
the dining hall.
The causes of combustion and fire have held the
interested attention of all in the general science clas­
ses. They have carried on experiments and have set­
tled on a fire extinguisher which would be practic­
able for use in there own homes.
The writing of legends and customs of various
tribes have kept the 9B English class busy. These
essays will be entered on exhibit for the D.A.R.
This group has also been studying grammar units.
Homonyms, antonyms, and synonyms, and the study
of the structure and the kinds of sentences have
kept the 9A and 9C classes on their toes. They have
also been studying about announcements and have
been learning how to give them before others.
The freshmen have just started making plans for
the freshmen reception which is scheduled March 1.
S ophomore : Getting acquainted with the new sub­
ject of physical geography has been the main work
of the 10th grade classes. The 10th English classes
have been writing legends and essays of Indian
life. Some of the essays are about “How to make
Indian Bread” and why it is used so extensively.
Many of the students have shown a flair for writing
and many have used their imagination. Much of
the information used in the compositions comes from
the home-rooms.
Just solving those certain math problems is enough
to keep the math classes busy.
J unior : In the 11th English class the students
are learning the correct usage af words. They are
also reading stories and telling Indian legends.
In biology, the subject being studied now is
“Mankind.” Once a week a special employee speaks
to this class on some information concerning man­
kind. Mr. Totten recently visited the class and spoke
on "Cycle of Life.”
In the current history class, the students are study­
ing about the war. Each member is expected to give
a news report every day.
President's Ball
On January 31, the annual Presidents’ Ball was
held in the gymnasium for the benefit of the infan­
tile paralysis fund.
Many of the employees, CCC’s and senior boys
with their girl friends enjoyed the evening of dan­
cing to the rhythm of Dr. Faxon’s radio phonograph.
During intermission, refreshments of chocolate
cake and coffee were served and enjoyed by every
one.
Thanks to the radio school who paid for all the
refreshments. All the money was sent to President
Roosevelt who will turn it over to the Infantile
Paralysis fund.
'‘Oscar” for the Glee Club
Certainly this melodious group, the Chemawa
Glee Club, is still keeping in harmony, even if their
classes have been cut down to only two practices a
week.
Both classes have been working hard on songs
which they will sing at the State Music Contest
which will be held at Forest Grove, Oregon.
Beside this, they have been learning many other
new songs one of which is called, ” The Cheribum
Song.”
No one, but the members themselves, knows how
much work and effort is put forth in obtaining such
a Glee Club for Chemawa.
Whoever leaves an institution of learning with the
same outlook on life that he had when he first came
might well have employed his time otherwise.