CHEMAWA AMERICAN
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since 1880
MAY 24,1983
VOLUME 77, Number 5
Chemawa Indian High School, Salem, Or
97305
SENIOR CLASS PREPARES TO FACE NEWER WORLDS
By Ms. LaCroix
As 1982-83 draws to a mo
ment's sunlit« memory we
would like to recognize the
graduates, our senior class of
1983.
t We wish them lives of pro
sperity, happiness, peace, and
success in fulfilling the dreams
they have just begun to envi
sion.
We will miss you and the
laughter you gave us. We will
feel the void that is left, but
will celebrate the honor that
you brought to our school and
will continue to bring to our
people.
Don't forget RESPECT-that
which you were bom into, and
that which you radiate and are
called to by being alive. Do
not forget H O N O R--that
which was given to you by so
many in your life, and that
which you gave, and all that
you will bring in the years
ahead.
To our departing seniors
and the wealth of presence you
leave behind: LOOK FOR
WARD IN FAITH, AND
BACKWARDS WITH LOVE.
A special congratulations to
the graduating class of 1983!
B renda A liff, T a y lo r
A b ra h a m , Isaa c A llen ,
M ad o n n a A pple, B arry
Bighorn, Shelley BigKnife,
Kathy Bill, Douglas Bob, Gar
ret Briere, Ronald Briere,
Travis Brockie, Monty Cagey,
James C ochran, M elody
C ra w fo rd ,
D w ay n e
CreeMedicine, DeeAnn Deon,
Roger DeSoto, Barney Dixey,
Tom Edwards, Angela Even
son, Audrey Hatten, Joe
Hillaire, Mary Jim, Myron
Jim, R a p h ae l Jo h n n ie ,
Raphaella Johnnie, Joseph An
dy Jones, Patti Kezar, Patrick
Lane, Judy Launer, Michelle
Leneaugh, Romaine Marshall,
Kelly Jo McGraw, Alice Min-
(hom, Candace Moran, Ross
Pond, Minerva Porcupine,
Michelle Radcliff, M arla
Ridesatthedoor, Byron Samp
son, Eva Sandoval, William
Schaaf, Sabina Shipman, Brett
Stearns, LaVonne Stump,
Tracy Swimptkin, Marie
Tahmälawash, Basil Tanner,
Marvin Tidzutnp, Forrest Tin
dall, Phoebe .Tindall, Phyllis
Tomeo, Karen Ward, Nancy
Ward, Gabriel Wells, Joe
W ilb u r an d A n to in e tte
W ynecoop.
Student Council Officers Assume
Positions for 83-84
By Ms. LaCroix
"Elections were not held this
year due to lack of competi
tion," said new student body
president Monte Munyan,
Athebascan.
Those that did, ran uncontest-
ed^so received the position.
Student Council executive
^officers for the 1983-84 school
year are Monte Munyan, pres
ident; Joanne Lane, acting
treasurer, from Lummi, Rhon
da Beboe, secretary; and Ruth
Paul is Sgt. at Arms.
^Public installation of these
officers and those yet to fill
vacancies will be done at the
beginning of the school year.
"I hope to work with every
one for the betterment of
Chemawa. I want to develop
teamwork and positive atti
tudes and make next year the
"YEAR OF THE STUDENT,"
concluded Munyan.
RUTH PAUL
MONTE MUNYAN
President
Throughout the third week
of April, students interested in
running for offices were to
turn in their names, but not
many students came through.
Senior Calendar
of Activities
SUNDAY, MAY 22:
Ecumenical Service and Brunch,
10 a.m. in Rec. Center
Sponosred by Fr. John and
Sr. Laurita
All seniors and staff invited.
TUES. & WED., May 24-25: FINALS
WEDNESDAY, May 25:
5 p.m. Dinner at McNarry Rest,
for seniors, parents and
advisors
4 p.m. Picnic/Bar-B-Q/Potluck
for all students on
campus, parents and staff
7 p.m. BÀCCALAUREATE
9 p.m. - midnight — Dance in
the Longhouse
10 p.m. — Intermission -r-
Mr. Bighorn's Slide
show for parents
Midnight: Breakfast in dining
hall
1 a.m. Senior Awards
FRIDAY, May 27:
8 a.m. Coffee and rolls in
dining halls with
parents, seniors and
alumni
10 a.m. - GRADUATION
(seniors report at 9:30)
1 p.m. Dorm checkout
Evening activities will be for
alumni and reunion for the
Class of 1933 - 50 Year
Reunion begins
«
RHONDA GEBOE
CHEMAWA STUDENTS CONFIRMED
"I'm impressed with today's
young people, their dedica
tion, and the challenges facing
them. I am impressed with
their preparation in learning to
meet those challenges," said
Catholic Bishop Steiner during
the Confirmation Mass held
May 19 at Chemawa. In the
history of the school this may
be the second time such a
prestigious ceremony has been
held here.
8 p.m. Cake and coffee at
dining hall for seniors,
parents and teachers
THURSDAY, May 26:
JOANNE LANE
' Special words of apprecia
tion go to this’year's officers,
especially ASB president Gar
ret Brier who will be graduat
ing. We would like to thank
him for his outstanding efforts
and energies this year. He
weathered the changes, work
ed hard,' and helped make
Chemawa a stronger school.
We Wish him success always.
SCHOOL
BOARD
TO MEET
Members of the School
Board will celebrate the class
reunion of 1933, the gradua
tion of the class of 1983, and
efforts of students and staff
members to make this a year
of growth and change as they
come to Chemawa May 25-27
for their regular meetings.
Chemawa students and staff
members extend a hearty
welcome to the School Board
members, and w ords of
gratitude for their continued
• interest and support in making
Chemawa one of the finest
boarding schools in the na
tion.
&
Michelle Leneaugh, a senior
and Rosebud Sioux, Sheryl
Pakootas of the Colville Tribe,
Maria Quincy from the Chip
pewa Tribe, and Gizelie
Kellum of the N orthern
Cheyenne Tribe were confirm
ed along with three girls from
he com m unity, and ten
students from Fairview—one
of the state residential homes
for the mentally retarded.
Chemawa students have
been working with sister
Laurita for over 12 weeks in
preparation for this rite of
passage.
"It is a time of
celebration now that all the
hard work is over," said Sister
Laurita.
"You are a gifted people.
You are now called to accept
the challenges of love, to be
messengers of the Good News,
prophets of hope and joy, and
ambassadors of peace . . .
The gifts you receive tonight
make you active and adult
members in the church," said
Bishop
S te in e r.
Liturgical music for the ser
vice was provided by Ms.
LaCroix, Mrs. Emstrom, Don
Holt of W oodburn, and
assisted by Theresa Jacobsson.
Ms. LaCroix presented a
special slide show set to the
music, 'Tootsie" as a medita
tion and a way to show the
changes the candidates were
undergoing.
The evening concluded with
a reception and refreshments.
Class of 1953 Holds
50 Year Reunion
In the bringing together of
the young and old, the dreams
are much the same. As thé
class of 1983 holds its com
mencement exercises this
weekend former Chemawa
graduates from the class of
1933 have been asked to share
in both ceremonies/ those
honoring their class of 50
years ago, and this year's
graduates.
The Chemawa community
welcomes them and their
families back home. We have
tried to remember the honor
you left us and instill that in
the young people who gradu
ate today. We commend your
dedication and love for
Chemawa — for the red and
black, and want you to know
you are always welcome here,
a home that remains support
ive and concerned for your
dreams then and now. ,
Alumni are welcomed and
encouraged to participate in
the activities planned. Please
see front page schedule.
Congratulations to those
who show respect for the life
of the circle and .return again
to share their experience.