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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 1944)
I HE UBKAKY Ui CONGRESS SERIAL REW*0 Zhe Chemawa American 1 “ * ....... J • PUBLISHED DI RING THE SCHOOL YEAR BY THE CHEMAWA INDIAN SCHOOL. CHEM DECEMBER . 1944 Volume XLV Looking Ahead MXRCToN Number 2 Christmas Eve As this issue goes to press, we are nearing the close of our first semester. There is no better time to evaluate our past record and plan for greater ac complishments the coming semester. In looking back there are many activities which we may view with pride. Among them are our gen erous response to the War Chest and purchase of Tuberculosis Seals; our serious attention to study; our growing support of boys’ and girls’ intra-mural programs; our winning of the B League State Foot ball Championship; our voluntary cooperation with the request of military authorities and transportation companies to refrain from travel during the holiday season: and our assumption of responsibility in an expanded plan of student self-government; and in civic and school affairs. All of these and many more were accomplished because cf the interest and co operation of the majority of the students. As a re sult of this interest in working together for the com mon good, we have enjoyed a fuller, richer program of studies and activities. Many activities which you have wanted have been realized because you have helped to arrange and manage your own social sched ule and have assumed responsibility in working out problems which are a part of living in a com munitv as large as Chemawa. Those who have had a part in these accomplishments can well feel a justifiable pride. Those few who have been “on lookers” only are urged to become active members in working for the welfare of the school. Both the students ami their parents deserve much credit in helping to carry out the plan of continuing classes during the usual holiday period. It is not easv to stay away from home on Christmas. That is whv the nearly one hundred percent cooperation in this is most commendable. It is this spirit of cooperation on the part of the students in important phases of our program that has made our first semester successfid and promises greater improvement in the New Year. Cooperation gets results. N ell V. B rannon Principal The gymnasium was filled with the students and Chemawa community on Christinas Eve. The whole group sang some Christmas carols, aixl these were followed by some special numbers by a choir under the direction of Miss Rector. Yes, there was a Santa Claus. He arrived on time, and distributed gifts from his big bag. I Ie wished us a “Merry Christmas,” talked to some of the chil dren, and was off into a busy night, leaving some pop-eyed youngsters staring alter him. Stacks of presents were heaped under a shining tree. These were distributed along with the tradition- al Christmas stocking filled with fruits and goodies. All went home in a jolly mood. Later in the evening the choir serenaded the cam pus singing carols, to the joy of all who heard them. They were chaperoned by Miss Rector, Mrs. Rick ard, and Mr. Bray. Christmas Dinner Cramton hall was a beautiful sight on Christmas Day. Pile tables were laid with white cloths, and lighted candles shed a soft light. Decorations of evergreen were added at vai ions places and the tree wasajov to everyone, inspiring the Christmas spirit in everyone. The dinner consisted of roast chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, candied \ams, buttered peas, Parker House rolls, butter, fresh voungberries. applesauce cake, and tea. Everything was delicious. What Christmas Means to Me What does Christmas mean to me? Well, to tell you the truth. I never did think about it. I'd just wait, hoping the day would come faster but really I never did give it serious thought. I’d just be hap py over my presents and look with big eves at the food. I suppose some kids aren't as lucky as I am. I never did think that the spirit of Christmas was to make others happy. I always thought it was to make me happy. Well, I was wrong. Anyhow, I'm as happy as can be when December 25th rolls around.— Ermith Scott, Grade 7.
