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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (May 21, 1943)
TIE UBRASV U CONGRESS SERIAL REC W ft a i m a w O in s a j £ a n A Publication Devoted to the Progress of Indian Education VOLUME XXXXIII CHEMAWA. OREGON. MAY 21, 1943 Commencement Exercise The Senior Class of ’43 will take their final step toward graduation at the Commencement exercises which will be held in the school auditorium Friday, May 21st. The "War March” of the Priests from Athalia by Mendelssohn will be played by the orchestra while the Seniors march dow n the aisle to take their places. Other numbers played by the orchestra will be ex cerpts from "Adele” by Briquet and the "March Pontificale” by Gounod, the Recessional. Dr. Smith, president of the Willamette University will deliver the address to the seniors. Rose Mary Aubrey, as the salutatorian, will give a welcoming message. The valedictory, written by Audrey O’Connor, will be read by Pete George, presi dent of the senior class. A reception will be given by the Juniors and their sponsors in honor of the seniors and their relatives and friends after Commencement. Senior Practice house The Senior Practice House is sponsored by Ila Scott, who is taking a great deal of interest in teach ing the girls different home situations. They take turns cooking, keeping house, chopping wood and running errands. A vegetable garden has been planted by the girls and the yard of the practice house has been im proved in its appearance by flowers that are border ing the front yard. The girls have made shelves, rugs, and fancy work for the house. Junior Prom Laughing, dancing, and happy young people-all these were present at the Junior-Senior Prom which was held at Hawley Hall, May 1, 1943. From the time the students entered the lovely de corated room, which resembled a ballroom, an en joyable time was had to the last minute. The Seniors give their thanks to the Juniors who were responsible for a pleasant evening. Orchids Go To In this issue special Orchids go to Mr. Charles E. Larsen for his dependability to carry on in spite of the absence of the Superintendent, Property Clerk and Stenographer. We are, indeed, fortunate in hav ing such a capable person to give so much of his wits. NUMBER EIGHT Orchids to Miss Pauline Rector and Mr. H. A. Kunkel for helping so many teachers with the music for their assembly programs. Orchids to Mr. and Mrs. Turney for giving so much of their time and energy in the school orches tra. Orchids to Mr. Abell for his versatility. BACCALAUREATE Processional - - - Triumphal March from "Aida” -- - Verdi Invocation - - - Reverand Rodakowski Girl’s Chorus---- To a Wild Rose------ MacDonell Orchestra selection - - - Angelus from “Scenes Pittore- sques” - - - Massenet Mixed Chorus - - - Nocturne----- Lemare Orchestra selection - In a Monastery Garden - Ketelbey with male chorus Address - - - Reverand O’Connell Benediction - - - Reverand Rodakowski Recessional - - - Marche aux Flambeaux----- Clark Mr. Charles Larsen was in charge of the service. Miss Pauline Rector directed the choral numbers; Mr. H. A. Kunkel the orchestra. Seniors and Activities Cecelia Sohappy: "Cece” Yakima—Harrah, Wash ington. Motto—"Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sw eet.” Entered in ’39; YW 4 years; Dramatics Club one half year; "Doris” in Senior play. Martha King: "King” Athapascan—Chitna, Alas ka. Motto—"Learn and Earn.” Entered in ’42; Girl Reserves; Knitting Club; "Agnes” in Senior play. Clara Choate: ffPeggy.” Blackfeet—Heart Butte, Montana. Entered in ’39; CYO Club; Hiking Club; "Helen” in Senior play. Rose Mary Aubrey: Blackfeet—Browning, Mon tana. Motto—"Never look back.” Entered in ’40; House Council, two years; Hiking Club; Glee Club; Home Room President; "Elsa” in Senior play. Irene Large: Shoshone—Ft. Washakie, Wyoming. "Show your honesty by being honest.” Entered in ’42; Secretary of Girl Reserves; Dramatics Club: Chemawa representative at Older Girls’ Conference; "Florence” in Senior play. Corrine Walkings: Mandan—Billings, Montana. "Life is what you make it.” Entered in ’41; Vice- president Girl Reserves; Hiking Club; Glee Club; Vespers Club; Chemawa representative at Older Girls’ Conference; "Lillums” in Senior play. Julia Berys: Duwamish—Puyallup, Washington. "Onward Ever.” Entered ’40; House Council, two years; Hiking Club; Glee Club; "Joan” in Senior ^Audrey O’Connor: Rogue River—Agness, Oregon. “Politeness is to do and say the kindest thing in the kindest way.” Entered in ’39; President Girl Continued on page 2
