Chilocco Indian Agricultural School - Chiloccoan Yearbook (Chilocco, OK)

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FOREWORD For those who have never been here, this is what we are like. For those who are here now, here are memories that have been preserv- ed for following years to come. For those who have gone, this is what we did. We, the Annual Staff, have strived to capture the highlights of the 1966-67 school year. Our special thanks to Noah Billie who designed the cover and artwork throughout the book. As this school year closes and each of us will be going our sep- arate ways, remember what we have profited here at Chilocco. May we always be proud of our alma mater. ( jUU AiaS Editor DEDICATION Home Two was opened January 15, 1884, after the Unjted States Congress passed a bill May 17, 1882, known as The Indian Appropriations Act, Whereby a sum of money was to be appropriated for the building of a school for Indian youth. That year, Mr. James M. Haworth, Superintendent of Indian Education was sent to investigate the ad- visability of such a plan. This sight, where Home Two now stands was selected and construction be- gan on the project. It was decided to house all de- partments under one roof and by January 1884 it was completed and ready for occupancy. It was then used to house classrooms, student living quarters, the dining area, the hospital and employ- ees quarters. It has been since used as a dormitory for small boys. A campus landmark, Home Two is being torn down after 82 years of service to make way for progress. To Home Two, the oldest building on campus, we the Senior Class of 1967 dedicate to you the ’67 Chiloccoan. 2

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Oh! Chilocco Oh Chilocco, Oh Chilocco! Where the prairies never end Oh Chilocco, Oh Chilocco-! You are still our famous friend. School of schools you are the best. You're the school that stands the test, You're the school that brings us fame. Ever we ll rev ere thy nome. Oh1 Chilocco. Chilocco We love your campus grand, We love your lawns and shody wolks, where graceful maples stand We love your sunsets and the stars at night, reflected in the lake so bright We love the cardinals cheery call, ond the bright red maples in the fall. Chilocco Indian School Chilocco, Oklahoma 1966-67 Published by Chilocco Press

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ADMINISTRATION MR. WALKER, MRS. WERNEKE RETIRE Mr. George W. Walker, former Chilocco Principal, who retired December 30, 1966, after 31 years is pictured here receiving from Dr. Leon Wall a binder for mementos of his work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Chilocco In- dian School. Mr. Walker became principal bf Chilocco after transferring from Cheyenne-Arapaho Indian School, Concho, Oklahoma in the fall of 1962. In February, 1937, I resigned from the Public Schools to enter the Indian Service. All new teachers to the Na- vajo Reservation reported to Tohatchi, New Mexico for an orientation. On March 10, 1937, I was assigned to Leupp School, Leupp, Arizona, where I taught three and one-half terms. From there, I went to teach in the high school at Tuba City, Arizona. Then in 1941, I went into Counseling work at Fort Wingate School, Fort Wingate, New Mexico. From 1943 to 1945, I was a teacher in the WAVES In 1947, I was requested by Mr. L. E. Correll to come to Chilocco. In the following year, Mr. Werneke and I were married and both continued on in the positions which we now hold today. The only time I was away from the job was in 1952 for about five months when our daughter, Jeri Lyn, was born. To the graduates of this year, I sincerely hope you will hold fast to the goal that you have in mind. Continue to work for your education and keep in mind when the going gets rough that it was hard for others at times but they made it so you can too. Above all to each one of you, hold fast to the thought of always being honest with yourself. Good Luck and thanks for the pleasant memories, Mrs. Mary F. Werneke 3