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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (June 1, 2000)
12 Smoke Signals Cfjematoa ratmatton 2000 Chemawa seniors sport bright red graduation gowns at their graduation ceremony held on Friday, May 19. Family and friends traveled from all across the country to attend the event. Native author SHERMAN ALEXIE (below) was the keynote speaker at the 2000 graduation ceremony. Alexie, a member of the Spokane Tribe, wrote a book of short stories titled Tonto and the Lone Ranger Fistfight in Heaven. The book inspired the motion picture Smoke Signals. Alexie also made a special appearance that evening as part of the First American Education Series sponsored by Portland State University Extended Studies program. Photos by Brent Merrill ? (HI : :.: . fr v f) I ' -I ftf J. j; -Lvnv4 mi r -f Good news for graduate-level college students The funding for part-time graduate-level college students in the Short Term, Distance & Continuing Education program has been ap proved for an increase from $800 to $1600 per termsemester. This increase was based on the dif ference of tuition costs between un dergraduate and graduate students who attend school on a part-time basis per termsemester. Based on a comparison study of different col leges and universities, the average cost for an undergraduate student taking 6-11 credit hours is between Students needed to help committee The Tribe's Youth Education is looking for two students to report to this years Parent Committee. One student from grades K-5 will be chosen and another student from grades 6-12. To be a student repre sentative, please write an essay titled "Why I would like to be a student representative." Please submit your essay by June 16 to Marissa Leno, 9615 Grand Ronde Rd., Grand Ronde, OR 97347. Education Committee seeks members The Education Committee is seek ing three individuals to apply for membership. One position can be a Tribal employee. Interested indi viduals may contact Hollie Larsen at 879-2275 or 1-800-422-0232. $400 to $800 for tuition, books, fees and supplies. The average cost for a graduate student taking 3-6 credit hours is between $800 to $1600 for tuition, books, fees and supplies. This program expanded from offer ing short-term training to Tribal members seeking employment with the casino to include funding mem bers seeking distance and continu ing education. Currently, for Spring 2000 term, there are 95 part-time students and six of those students are graduate students. Based on this year's statistics, in comparison to last year, the number of part-time stu dents has been growing steadily, es pecially individuals who are em ployed and who also want to sign up for telecourses, independent study, courses by mail, weekend classes, day andor night classes to enhance their employment and edu cational opportunities. This is a unique education pro gram that is changing with technol ogy and the needs of students. For more information, contact Deena at the Education Department at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 4591 or 879-4591. Interpersonal Communications (SP 218) Chemeketa McMinnville's Campus Summer term Returning students my begin registering May 31 with others registering June 7. For questions you may call Joann Leathers at (503) 472-9482. APPLICATIONS are REQUIRED prior to approval and eligibility for funding in the Education programs. Three of the programs have established deadline dates as follows: ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM D HIGHER EDUCATON PROGRAM July 1, 2000 Fall TermSemester November 1, 2000 Winter TermSpring Semester February 1, 2000 Spring Term EDUCATION TRUST FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM April 30 (each year) For other Education program application information please contact the specific program you wish to enroll in. What does the Head Start program offer? D Bus service for Grand Ronde, Sheridan and Willamina areas. D Culture Chinook Jargon with Tony Johnson, twice a month. Drumming with Dustin Harmon, twice a month. D Health - Linda Mann from Dental visits once a month. Wellness visits once a month. D Education Age appropriate field trips, both fun and educational. Open play area. Always busy experimenting and experiencing. Funlovingsafe environ ment. A wonderful experience to prepare your child for the years of schooling to come. Recruitment for Twah Sunchako Head Start has begun for next school year, starting September 4. Tribal and Native children will re ceive the first placement. If there are openings after all applications are returned we will then take community members. To sign up for our waiting list or any questions, contact Marissa Leno at 879-2161, or visit us down the road from the old A&D build ing. Spots are filled on first come, first serve basis. Ml 'fa G
