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.
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