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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.