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PUBLISHED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR BY THE CHEMAWA INDIAN SCHOOL. CHEMAWA, OREGON
Volume XLV
Numbers 5, 6 and 7
MARCH, APRIL, MAY . 1945
SENIORS OF 1945
B ack R ow , left to right, Betty Chocktoot, Cleo Picard, Bill Yallup, Ray Bennett, Leroy Gill, Lawrence
Patrick, Sylvester Minihorn, Glenn Fritzler. S econd R ow , Helen Hayes, Mabel Thompson, MarceilTom,
Miss Minnie E. Wehunt (class sponsor), Ethel Blake, Anita Grunlose, Virginia Wilkinson, Clyde Bobb.
F irst R ow , Daisy Pete, Lillie Frye, Geneva Alex, Doryce Collins, Yvonne Ghangraw. Pauline Wilkinson.
Bonelie St. Goddard. Mary Lucy Andrew not in picture.
Commencement Events
i he 1945 Commencement exercises were the fif
tieth since the founding ofChemawa in 1885. This
years’ class of 2k members, represented 18 tribes
from 6 states. Many parents anti relatives, together
with alumni and ex-students, were present. Follow
ing the graduation program, there was a reception at
Winona Hall. At supper the same evening the class
had a special table for themselves and guests. The
farewell dance was enjoyed in the gym, to eno the
festivities.
BACCALAUREATE (MAY 13)
Processional, “Graduation,” (Buchtel), Band.
Invocation, Rev. Allen C. Wilcox.
Songs, “Prayer Perfect,” (Stenson)
"The Lost Chord,” (Sullivan), Girls Glee Club
Address, Rev. Damien Jentges, (). S. B.. Mt. Angel
Seminary.
Song, “America The Beautiful,” (Ward), Student
Body.
Selection, “Fair Maid of Perth.” (Widdell), Orches
tra.
Benediction, Rev. Allen C. Wilcox.
Recessional, “Chapel Echoes” (Buchtel), Orchestra.
COMMENCEMENT (MAY 15)
Processional, “Priests March,” (Mendelssohn) Or
chestra.
Invocation, Rev. Fr. Louis Rodakowski.
Salutatory, Anita Grunlose.
Annual Award of Books, Mr. Charles A. Ratcliff,
Past Regent, Chemekata Chapter of the Daugh
ters of the American Revolution.
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