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*371.975 V. 63 no. 2 SALEM INDIAN SCHOOL, CHEMAWA, 1 ORE. Chemawa A m erican, 1967, My. O REG O N STATE LIBRAR MAY 11 W ORS«OH COF f gçTfo VOLUME 63 CHEMAWA, OREGON, MAY, 1967 C H E M A W A CELEBRATES FOUR SCORE A N D SEVEN Senator Morse Visits School Eighty-seven years is a long time by any standards, but when it is measured in thé lives and deeds of students that have attended Chemawa Indian School, it takes on even greater proportions. Everyone concerned with Che mawa is reminded of the tradition, and past history that is a part of the school today. From its humble beginning in 1880, with a grant of $5000, and an enrollment of 18, it has seen many thousands come here to pre pare themselves and go out into the world to bring recognition to themselves and thé school. This year, as always, the anni versary was celebrated with a se ries of campus activities. Students put forth their best efforts in a talent Show, which included Indian dances, short skits, comedy acts, and vocal and instrumental offer ings. The kitchen got into the festivi ties of the day with a candlelight buffet and a huge birthday cake. A fitting climax to the day was a basketball game between the Chemawa Braves and the Warriors of Siletz, a small Oregon commun ity that has sent many of its prom inent citizens to attend Chemawa in years gone by. The following evening the anni versary dance was held in the gym. Music was furnished by a profes sional orchestra from Salem. Door prizes in the form of a camera outfit for the holder of the lucky number, and a top hit record al bum for the runner-up. The high spot of the evening was the crown ing of Margaret Garner and Victor E. Lekanoff as the anniversary king and queen. History Group Visits Capitol Chemawa history classes visit legislature to learn first hand about the workings of government. Mr. Reimers and Miss Kringlee’s classes have been visiting the state capitol and observing the legisla ture in session. Students have had the opportunity to visit the House of Representatives, the Senate, and tour the capitol. Number 2 By Mark Hiratsuka Senator Morse speaks to an attentive audience of Chemawa students. SCHOLASTIC HONORS NOTED Seniors topped the list in num bers of students who made a 3.0 or B average for the first semester honor roll. In addition to a B average, an honor roll student must have a satisfactory mark in citizenship from all their teachers. First se mester honor roll students are: Freshmen: Nelson Begay, Sally Fred, Edna Riley, Wilbur Begay, and Annie Oldfriend. Sophomores: Jane Akootchook, Glenn Cook, Murphy Cleveland, Susan Grand son, John Kowunna, Anthony Mel- ovidov, Andrew Ramandos, Henry Tachene, Elie Mae Yazzie, Eugene Bourdokofsky, Lily Crank, Mickey EJLeshensky, Ada Imergan, Lucinda Kaningok, Olive Nichols, Martina R e d f o x , and Jay Tsinijinnie. Juniors: Sheila Aga, Tony Benally, John Evan, Walter Sampson, Ed ward Barr, Bernard Benedict, and Valentina Lind. Seniors: Harrison Amadelootuk, Susan Buterin, Mari lyn Gologergen, Irene Gorman, Eli Johnson, Winifred Joseph, Victor E. Lekanoff, Eugene Makarin, Jes sie Malutin, Eva Murphy, Audrey Natkong, Laberta Swartz, Sharon Velarde, Helen Young, Magdalen Avagarak, Marlene Fred, Linda Go logergen, Mark Hiratsuka, Orlinda Johnson, Anna Kompkoff, Sinka Littlefish, Evelyn McLaughlin, Al ma Miller , Peter Nevak, Julie Olanna, Patricia Standifer, and Larry Sugak. “The Communists may beat us in man-power, but we better make sure that we win in the brain power department,” was one of the key thoughts that the Honor able Wayne Morse, Senior Senator from Oregon, gave us when he made a short but impressive visit Tuesday, March 22. In his address to the student body he told us that education/in America must be stepped up if we as a great nation are going to hold our place among the leaders. He also reminded us that the mod ern day employer no longer hires muscle-power, but is seeking brain power instead. His great intelligence^ flawless delivery, and warm, friendly per sonality created an impression that will remain in thé minds of the students for a long time to come. Senator Morse told us that he will secure for the school a flag which has béen flown over our Nation’s Capitol, and that he will return with it to present it to the students, personally. We are look ing forward with anticipation to his return visit. Alaskan Visit Thrills Navajos One of the high points of the school year has been the visit to Wrangell and Mt. Edgecumbe schools by eight of Chemawa’s stu- dents. The students selected were Alaskans: Alfred Andre, Eugene Bourdukofski, Margaret Garner, and Valentina Lind. Navajos: Da mon Begay, John Sharkey, Clara Van Winkle, and Ella Mae Yazzie. The students were accompanied by Mr. Hallie O. Walters, superin tendent, and Mrs. Ethel Duncan, English teacher. It was the first trip north for the Navajo students, and they returned to campus thrilled with everything they had seen and done. Clara Van Winkle insists that Wrangell has the cutest little stu dents she has ever seen.
