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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (June 1, 1967)
3 THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN HOME EC STYLE SHOW Marlene Fred, Edith Deacon, and Evalyn McLaughlin model evening dresses that they made as a part of the Make and Model Style Show that was sponsored by the home economics department. Some of the girls finished their projects early and as an extra attraction, made childrens’ clothes, which were modeled by some of the staff children. SENIOR CLASS GIFT As a parting tribute to the memory of Ohemawa, the Class of ’67 installed wall to wall carpeting in the school library. There is also an engraved plaque which will be hung in the library telling of the gift. PROMISES OF SPRING “Promises of spring” seems to have been a very appropriate theme for the Junior Senior Prom, Which was held May 5, 1967 in Chemawa’s Gym. The formal dance was the first in a series of activities organized in honor of the senior class. Decorations consisted of a large number of paper vines covered with artificial leaves" and pastel colored paper blooms, which were hüng from the ceiling in large clusters. Additional beauty was gained by shining rotating colored spot lights on the clusters. . The refreshment room was de corated with paper lanterns and bright balloons. Music was furnished by our own “Meteors,” and everyone was hav ing such a good time that Mr. Walters allowed the dance to con tinue a half hour longer than scheduled. Title I 89-10 Activities Sophomores to Ice Follies Visit to California An exciting evening at the Ice Follies was enjoyed by 295 fresh- men,,. s,ophomores, and juniors who journeyed to Portland’s Memorial Coliseum on May 12, 1967. . The program was arranged by the sophomore class sponsors as a part of the cultural enrichment program under 8940. Tickets were purchased, but when it was found that some soph omores were unable to attend, ju niors and freshmen were invited to go along. Eight buses were need ed to transport, all of the. students. The show was one of the most spectacular events of the year. Damon Begay summed it up very well when he said, “It’s one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen.” Thirty-six juniors and seniors spent seven days in sunny Cali fornia exploring the educational and occupational opportunities of the Oakland Bay area. Leaving Chemawa on April 23, 1967, they traveled by charter bus to San Jose, where they were guests of the Employment Assist ance Office, Bureau of Indian Af fairs. They were given an opportunity to visit colleges and vocational schools in the area in an effort to acquaint them with some of the possibilities for advanced study after they have finished high school, Industries in the area were also visited so that they might acquaint themselves with the types of em ployment they might be interested in seeking. Later in the week the group was guests of the Oakland office where they conducted a similar study. It wasn’t all study and no play, for the group had an opportunity to attend the stage production of “Carousel”', as it was presented at Circle Star Theatre. They also toured the famous Kaiser Building and had a guided tour of San Fran cisco. During the tour the students lived in hotels and ate in restau rants as part of their training for living in a large metropolitan area. STUDENTS VISIT HASKELL Four students and two teachers left Portland airport March 28, for a five day tour of Haskell Insti tute. Students, Daisy Clani, Mark Hir- atsuka, Tom Nachin, and Madelyn Reft reported that they had a won derful trip and that they were im mensely impressed with the pro gram and facilities of Haskell. While they reported that dormi tory life was about the same as Chemawa, they said that the teach ing laboratories and equipment were much more impressive. Among the areas that drew par ticular attention of the visitors were the auto mechanic shop, Business Education department, and English and reading program. Mr. Ernest 'Oosterveen, business education teacher, and Mr. Joe Co burn, teacher guidance, accompan ied the group and stated that the trip has given them help in advis ing students. The trip was part of the 8940 title I program. HOMEWARD BOUND It still takes a lot or organizing and scheduling to get all 850 of us on the right bus and headed in the right direction. The students that go to the Southwest leave on Wed nesday evening and all of them will be home by Friday morning. However, some of the Alaskans will leave on Thursday afternoon and still arrive home before the Navajo students will. KITCHEN SERVES BARBECUE It is no longer a surprise when Mr. Douglas performs the sensa tional at the dining hall. This year he and his capable staff added their little touch of festivities to the end of the term by serving a superb barbecue for the students and staff.
