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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (April 1, 1944)
Zke Zkentawa American Published once a month 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 50c a year Myrthus W. Evatts, Superintendent Miss Minnie E. Wehunt, Journalism Sponsor Allan Shepard, Printing Instructor Superintendent’s Message We are approaching the close of another school year. Soon yon students will be returning to your homes for work on the farms, in the forests, in the shipyards. During the coming summer months we can all make an important contribution toward winning the war if we work at some worthwhile activity. The present school year has shown some pro gress. You students have demonstrated interest and ability in carrying greater responsibiliy. You are be coming conscious of the school’s many problems. You have gladly given of your time and energy in helping to develop and carry out a finer program. More and more, as you demonstrate ability, you shall be called upon to participate in the plans and operation of the school. We have word from the Chicago Office that our authorized enrollment is to be reduced to 375 stu dents next year. In view of this it will be most im portant for you students who are eligible to attend school at Chemawa next year to be here on the opening day. On behalf of all the employees I wish to com mend you for your cooperation and fine record dur ing the past year, and to wish everyone of you a very happy summer. M yrthus W. E vans Secretary senior class; “Gracie” in Senior play. Christine Williams: “Chris” Nez Perce—Lapwai, Idaho. Motto—“Never give up.” Entered in ‘40; Singing class, ‘40; House Council, 3 years; Glee Club, 3 years; Hiking Club, 1 year; Girl Reserves, 1 year; Student Council; “Mrs. Stephens” in senior Arnold Davis: “Arnie” Kurok—Somesbar, Calif ornia. Motto—“Hitch your wagon to a star.” Enter ed in ‘40; Officer, McNary hall, ‘41-42; House Coun cil, McNary, ‘44; President Lettermen’s Club; pres ident Dramatic Club; Officer senior class; ‘44; Box ing, 4 years; 118 lb. champion Big Nine League ‘41: Captain ‘44 ;Wresthng, 3years; Football, 2 years; Guard on the Big Nine football champions ‘42; Center and co-captian‘44; All Star basketball 1 year; “Johnny Stephens” in senior play; Sports Editor of Chemawa American, ‘44. Harriet Colwash: “Rat” Yakima—Toppenish. Washington. Motto—“Do it or die trying.” Trans ferred from Warm Springs, Nov. ‘43; First Aid Club: “Sister” in Senior play. Meachem Tulee “Beefie” Yakima—Harrah, Wash ington. Motto—“Time wasted is existence, used is life.” Transferred from Warm Springs, Oregon, Nov. ‘43. Boxing, 1 year; Spanish Club; “Mr. Stephens” in senior play. George Walters: "Bozie” Blackfeet— Browning, Montana. Entered in ‘40; Trade, shoe shop; Judge on McNary Hall House Council; Track 4 years; Member of District 7 track Champions ‘43; State track meet,‘41; Member of Duration League Cham pion track team, ‘41; Captain of track team ‘44; Basketball, 3 years; Captain Basketball Team, Mari on County B League Champions; Member of Letter men’s Club; Football, 3 years; Guard on the Big Nine football champs, ‘42; Co-Captain football team, ’43; Backfield on All Duration League second team. Seniors and Activities Class Prophecy Catherine Jackson: "Kitty” Quniualt—Taholah, Washington. Motto—"Love thyself last; Cherish those hearts that hate thee.” Entered in "40; choir, arts; pageant’42; Hiking Club ”42; Dramatic Club ’43; "Betty” in senior play. Martha Miller: "Mary Sunshine” Skokomish— Shelton, Washington. Motto—"Howr slight a chance may raise or break a soul.” Entered in ’40; Senior class President; Girl Reserves, two years; Glee Club, three years; " Mrs. Johnson” in senior play. Ruth Danzuka: “Ruthie” Wasco—Warm Springs, Oregon: Motto—“Make the best of life.” Entered in ’40; Girl Reserves, 4 years; Glee Club, 2 years; On the evening of April 28, 1960 Abu Abdul, the g reatmagician of all time, gazes into a crystal ball. As he waves a silk scarf over it the foggy mist grad ually disappears and he finds Chief Petty Officer Arnold Davis of the United States Navy. He is de fending his world’s light weight title for the thirtieth time in Madison Square Garden. The mists form again. As they disappear he sees Martha Miller Nelson as a secretary in the Office of Indian Affairs in Chicago, Illinois. As this fades away he sees George Walters run ning the hundred in nine flat, at the National A.A. U. meet at New York City. I
