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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 1, 1968)
4 DECEMEER’S BOY AND GIRL OF THE MONTH WINNERS Folk S in g ers V is it The Tyroleans, three Austrian folk singers, who are touring the United States as a part of the Nat ional Schools Assemblies Programs, presented a program in the school auditorium on February 9. They were dressed in the short leather trousers, bright vests, and knee length stockings typical of the people of their country. Their songs and dances were chosen to il lustrate the history and culture of their native country. Senior, JoAnn Boskofsky, who is also student body treasurer, and Maxim Lestenkof, a junior. Junior V a rs ity Has Good Season the Junior Varsity wound up another good season of basketball. They weren’t always on the top end of the scoring, but they did manage to win 7 of their 10 games and the statistics indicate that they might turn into good varsity material for another year. Scoring averages for the 10 game season was 65.1 points per game. They were able to hold their foes to a 48.7 average. ~ Field goal attempts were a good .340 percentage, while they hit a solid .492 from the free throw. High scorers for the team were tony Melovidov 118, Byron George 117, and William Albert 93. Next season the JVs will have to compete in the larger A-2 division of Junior Varsity. Runners Com pete At Portland On Saturday, February 3, Chemawa took part in an invitational 6 mile run at Judson High School. A total of 57 runners started the race. First place went to runner A1 Boice of Jackson High, Portland. His time was 32 minutes. Chemawa*s Ed Omnik 'finished just 38 seconds behind him but was only able to come up with fifth place. Nelson Begay finished sixth and was a mere 27 seconds in back of Ed. The first regular scheduled track meet of the season, w i l l be the Willamette Relays to be held on March 30. As a young boy, Herbert Hoover lived with Dr. H. J. Minthorn when that gentleman was superintendent of Chemawa. PE SPONSORS LONG RUN On January 19, the Physical Edu cation Department sponsored a six mile run. The event attracted 41 rugged individuals, who competed over a rough hill and dale course which had been plotted around the campus. The first five finishers were; Emmanual Tuzroyluke 47 minutes, Ed Omnik 47.05, Nelson Begay 47.50, Edwig Pete 48.26, and Leonard Huntington 49.15. Plans are now underway for a series of meets, with the distance moving up to 8 miles. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN Published At Chemawa Indian School Chemawa, Oregon Hallie 0. Walters ------- ----- Superintendent Ray Sorensen ------ Principal E. Oosterveen ------ Production F. Divers ------------- Sponsor Student Editors __________ *__ -— — The entire journalism class BRAVES CONCLUDE B’ LEAGUE PLAY The Chemawa Braves have just wound up their final year in the Marion County B League with a 13- 5 record, one of the best in three seasons. Next season the Braves enter the Capital Conference A-2 division. Leading scorers for the season were Wilbur Begay and Kee Wilson, who have each averaged 16 points per game for the 18 game season. Returning regulars next season will be the teams leading rebounder Percy Frisby and sophomores Hubert Hobson and Sam Leavitt. CHURCH LEAGUE HANGS ONTO FIRST Chemawa’s Church League Basket ball Team was able to hang onto first place even though they were defeated twice in league play. The church league is made up of various teams in the community and each is sponsored by a local church or youth group. The team members are high school students, who for some reason are unable to play on a regular varsity team. Competition is not a rugged as a regular interscholastic program but the boys have a chance to play some good games and get acquainted with other fellows in the area. Church League Basketball Team: Front row; Damon Begay, Eldern Sam, Tom Livingston, Frank Etsitty, Ira Smith, and Gary Thomas. Back row; Charles Sakeagak, Kee John, Dennison Begay, Alfred Nez, and coach, Rev. McCray.
