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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1970)
3 THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN C H R IS TM A S SP IR IT SHOW N A T CONCERT ■ lil 1 » - i : ÉIHII ; .... .j j j .| j j .'( I i jl ” ; 1 : IBMI . ■ 11111 H E , .O i l .¿¿¡tjaSI f t..........._ The Music Department at Chemawa Indian School presented its sixth annual Christmas Concert on December 18, 1969, in the school auditorium. The “ A” Band, under the direction of Mr. Jeffrey Earnest, played such numbers as “ Hail the Conquering Hero” and “ Songs of the Sea” . Mr. Eldon Wolfe directed the Girls Glee Club as they sang several numbers, including the Ukranian Carol, “ Carol of the B ells” and the American folk song, “ All Night, All Day” . “ The Night Before Christmas” was one of the many beautiful Christmas Carols presented by the Choral Ensemble. Others they sang were “ Come, Singing Noel” , Rise Up Shepherd and Follow” , and the Austrian Carol “ Still, Still, Still” . Music of still other countries was featured when the “ A” Choir sang “ Afri can Noel” , a folk song from Liberia, “ Kolyada” , a song of the Russian people, and “ Pat-A-Pam” , a Burgundian Carol. “ B” Band performed well on the tra ditional English song “ What Child Is This” . They also played the beautiful “ Sherry Lyn” . The choral groups were accompanied by Mr. Earnest, piano; George Williams and Clifford Jim, drums. The program was very enjoyable and the people who performed did a very excellent job in providing some happiness and cheer for the holiday season. W HO'S CORLISS ARCHER? Rehearsals are now a common thing for members of the cast of “ Meet Corliss Archer” , a comedy being produced by the Stagedoor Tremblers. The play is the story of a young girl who gets herself into a very humorous situation. To liven up her too prosaic diary, Corliss Archer has been writing in some imaginary incidents. Her very pro per parents are shown as having fights and her nice boy friend, Dexter, as a juvenille delinquent. Prim cousin Agnes gets ahold of Corliss’ fake diary—and believes it is true! She is sure Mr. Archer is a dangerous drunk and when Mrs. Archer comes in with her hand to her face (she has a slight toothache), cousin Agnes C H E M A W A T A L E N T SHO W N thinks Mr. Archer has been beating her! As for Dexter—she has proof he is a delin pigak, a native of Barrow, Alaska, sang quent! The horrified parents tell Dexter Various skits, bands, groups and indi two Eskimo songs. never to set foot in their house again! No viduals performed at the Chemawa talent Miss Thompson and Mr. Hitz, from one will listen to explanations, and Cor show held on Sunday, November 23, at Guidance, presented a series of comedy liss is surprised to find how miserable 7:00 p.m.. skits, which ended with Mr. Hitz receiving she is at the separation. It is a humorous Performers were of the Chemawa stu a powerful judo flip from petite Miss melange of misunderstanding and lively dent body and staff. ‘‘The Meteors” and Thompson, much to the amazement of the complications with an ending that is ten the “Iron Cross Combo” were two of the viewers. der as well as humorous. bands that played “ moving” songs that Uncle Pollies Dollies, a group of young Twelve Chemawa students have been were much enjoyed by the audience. ladies that performed, were also very en cast for the play. Corliss is played by “ The Bath House Brass Plus Two” (Mr. tertaining, although their dance routine Corrine Garza. Other cast members are Belleque, Mr. Rockhill and Mr. Young) could have used a little more practice! Mr. Archer, Harry Mandregan; Mrs. Archer, should be commended for their hilarious People involved would like to thank Regina Katelnikoff; Louise, Edna Riley; performance of a musical comedy. Mr. Wolfe for being the greatest of Master Mildred, Annie Henry; Dexter, Philip The- song “ Bad Moon Rising” was sung of Ceremonies and helping to make the Charlie; Mr. Franklin, Richard Taalak; by Harry Wassillie, as he accompanied night a success. Mrs. Franklin, June Pablo; Cousin Agnes, himself on the guitar. Richard and Jerry The next Talent Show will be held Carrie Evak; Dr. James, Pete Ekstrom; Cayou displayed their unusual talents as Sunday, January 25, 1970, at 7:00 p.m. in Betty, Virginia Askart; Nurse, Mary - of all things - fan dancers!! the school auditorium. It is open to any McGinty. Another Northwest student, Cheryl one who wishes to participate. Anyone Miss B. Graham is director of the play, Clark, played “ America The Beautiful” interested should contact Mr. Belleque or which will be presented to students and on her saxophone, while Clifford Noka- Miss Herron. the public around the last of January.
