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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (March 1, 1949)
2 The Chemawa American THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN Published during the school year by Chemawa Indian School. Address all communications to the Chemawa American, Chemawa, Oregon. Published in accord ance with the Interior Department Appro priation Act, 1940, approved May 10, 1939. Subscription 50c a year. Russell M. Kelley, Superintendent Miss Beatrice Morse, Journalism Sponsor Allan Shepard, Printing Instructor COUNTY TOURNAMENT The Chemawa A basketball team worked its way to the county tourna ment where they defeated the highly favored Gervais Cougars 50 to 44. In the second game against North Marion the score was 37 to 53 in favor of the Indians. This earned them the right to play in the semi finals against Oregon State Deaf school. This was an exciting game in which the Indians rallied to defeat the Deaf school 42 to 48. In the finals the Indians ‘were pitted against the Sublimity Saints who defeated them by a score of 53 to 50. The Indians were awarded the second place in the tournament and the Sportsman ship trophy. This trophy is awarded for good sportsmanship both on the part of the team and cheering sec tion. The referees of the tournament select the school to whom this is awarded. The three team members holding the highest scores this year were, guard, Haskell Hood, 210 points; forward, William Belgarde, 197; and, center, Reginald Wells, 178 points. BASKETBALL TEAM Standing, from loft Mr. Francis Kettlson (Coach) William Shellal Clifford Matt Robert Placid Reginald Wells Alex Samuels Horace Ironpipe (Manager) Kneeling Don Rambeau Haskell Hood Vernon Lane William Belgard Louis Belqard McNARY FLASHES Our caps are off to groups VII and VIII, which are the Navajo groups under leader Jimmy Dixon. They ral lied early in the month with a 34.9 point average per person out of a possible 35. They ended and won the award with a 33.7, to upset the mighty group II which is under "Captain" Vernon Lane. Group II had originally walked off with all the monthly awards and placed sec ond to the Navajos this month. They are now rallying to get back into the limelight. We are proud of our kitchenette which has produced a lot of talent in the art of coffee making, snacks, and even short orders. It has helped the boys play hosts to a number of parties. All of the boys are glad spring is here, according to Mrs. Mitchell's weather forecast, and every morning some boy is out mowing the lawn which is divided into sections so all of it will receive an equal share of cutting. Mrs. Michell and Mrs. Bjorg and the boys are planning a flower garden. Everyone is working now toward a good lawn as our premises must be unequaled. There is strong evidence that all groups are planning to end the school year sizzling right down to the finish line with stiff competition from all units. We are proud to have anyone step in to visit us at McNary at any time. Intramural activities of baseball are scheduled and games are to be played off as soon as weather per mits. We also have a lot of soft balls so there will be plenty of ball games. DOWN ON THE FARM AG DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE On March 5 the ag department held open house. The visitors were given guides to show them arouna the department. Everyone was shown our farm machinery, dairy, how milk was pasteurized, the work shop, hog and calf projects. They were shown the class and club rooms, where there were displays of hobby club leather and plastic work and the junior grades had their note books on display. After everyone had judged the farm machinery, individual projects, leather work, plastic work, and had turned in the ballots, each visitor was served hot chocolate and home made doughnuts. Presentation of the ribbons was made to the winners by Mrs. Bran non. The winners were as follows: Machinery: first, Haskell Hood; second, Don Rambeau; third, Augie Dick. Leather work: first, Augie Dick; second, Gabe Spotted Eagle; third, Dan Foster. Plastic work: first, Don Rambeau: second, Dan Foster; third, Wally Foster. Cali project; first, Don Rambeau; second, Augie Dick; third, Henry Trahan. Hog project: first, seventh grade; second, ninth grade; third, Haskell Hood and Horace Ironpipe. Seventh grade note books: first. Edgar Lewis; second, Ralph Scott, third, Robert Patterson.
