THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN
Zkc Ckemawa American
Published once a month during the school year by
the Chemawa Indian School. Address all communications
to the Chemawa American, ( hemuwa, Oregon. Published
in accordance with the Intelior Department appropriation
Act. 1940, approved May 10. 1939. Subscription 50c a year
Myrthus W. Evans, Superintendent
Miss Minnie E. Wehunt. .Journalism Sponsor
Allan Shepard, Printing Instructor
A Letter to the Freshmen
Dear Freshmen,
Remember the davs of October 6. 7, and 8? In
itiation! As if yon could forget! Really now, you’d
have been disappointed if it had not happened to
you, wouldn’t you?
Initiation has its roots in tradition, and I think
it is an educational experience. It calls for organ
ization, planning, cooperation, initiative, and above
all, sportsmanship on the parts of all concerned.
Obedience, respect.'and perseverance are also quali-
ies brought into play. On the surface perhaps it
seems to be all fun. Comical clothes,and make-up
antics on the football field; songs and dances, and
serenades; constant obedience to our commands. It
was a test of your sportsmanship and patience. You
see, we were also initiated just three years ago, and
we are glad we had the experience.
We congratulate you on your sportsmanship and
spirit of cooperation. During the school years that
follow may your short comings grow less, and we
wish for you four happy years at Chemawa.
—A S enior .
New Employees
Miss Bernice A. Tupper, matron for small girls,
was employed at Haskell Institute for eight years.
Her home state is Iowa.
Miss Edith Sisson, class of ’42, is now employed
as hospital assistant. Edith has come "home” for
her first vear
in the Indian service. She is a native
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of Oregon.
Mr. George Speed is now auto-mechanic instruc
tor. Before coming to Chemawa Mr. Speed was
employed by the War Department at Camp Adair.
He is also an Oregonian.
Mr. Leonard Leith, took up his duties as assist
ant dairyman on November 1. He li zed formerly
at Sheridan, Oregon.
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Mrs. Ruth Seawright is the new chief nurse at
the hospital. She had been working in Pendleton,
Oregon, before coming here. Mrs. Seawright is a
native of Pennsylvania, and has been in the Indian
Service for sixteen years.
Mrs. Mary E. Ives, matron in Winona hall, is from
Fayette, Missouri. Mrs. Ives was here before from
1929 to 1934 as matron lor little girls, and again as
temporary matron in 1943.
Mrs. Sadie Mitchell, matron for McNary hall,
comes to us from Arlington, Virginia. This is Mrs.
Mitchell's first appointment in the Service as an em
ployee, but she is quite familiar with it. her husband
having been employed in the Service for many yeats.
Mr. John W. Bray has come to us as painting
instructor. A Kansan by birth. Mr. Brav was a private
contractor in Salem and vicinity.
Miss Helen Shallanda was recently transferred
to Chemewa from Rosebud, South Dakota. She is
now teaching third grade and is carrying on a phys
ical education program for girls along with Mrs. Be-
gody.
Miss Lois Warnick is teaching our tenth grade.
She was recently transferred from Fort Wingate,
New Mexico. Miss Warnick has also served as
teacher at Leupp, Arizona, and at Tuba Citv, Ari
zona.
Mr. Don Chase is back with us as property
clerk. He left Chemawa in 1942 for assignment at
Poston. Arizona, and then was employed at Carson
Indian school.
Student Council Elected
The student council has been reorganized and
enlarged this year. It is now organized along the
lines of a town government. Glenn Fritzler, elected
some time ago, now has the title of mayor. Marceil
Tom has been elected assistant mayor.
There are a number of commissioners, each with
a group of assistants. The commissioners follow:
Civic Commissioners, Virginia Wilkinson and
Thomas Williams; Social Commissioners, Anna
belle Summers and Bryson Liberty; Finance Com
missioners, Mary Agnes Simmons and Ray Bennett;
Athletic Commissioners, Alberta Harrison and Merle
Williams; Home Commissioners, Dorothea Ketah
and Lawrence Patrick; School Commissioners,
Pauline Wilkinson and Sylvester Minthorn; Public
Relations Commissioners, June Black and Robert
Eickmeyer. The junior and senior classes conducted
the election in the school building on October 16.