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

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QS booK K ?c ping, Chemical and biological Sc-iences , t ypmg, Shorthand, UoCountmy( modem languages, etc. CUong u ith building peal+hy yi'qoroufe minds, the aim Oh the School IS to develop Strong healthy bodies. Hence, athletics st' • I -functions strongly in the curricular structure. Today's School Complex IS composed of a United States post- ot+ice pouter and maintenance facilities Seed ion ) an independent cOater and uoaste disposal System, numerous academic and v'oortional class buildings, residentia I homes, apartment buildings, Commodious dorrmton eS, along u ifh heaoy ay ricu lturq| machinery. In all, appro imately nme+y-tfue buildings are utilized. S+neqmWning and modernijcaf’on of cxirrioular Course's conti- nue apace. Being planned and in various stages of preparation a uasi prognam CT neuO construction and renoi atibn is presently attracting much interest. This all cni isions G budget of u sll oi er- ten million dollars to promote a better program -for tomorroiu's Indian youth. Last, but not of lesser importance, m interest , is the tact that CMIlOCCO INOIANl SCHOOL points u ith pride to imang graduates holding positions of prominence in our American Society , malGhy Contributi on s to our nation of inesti'mable ualue. Wang haue Served admirably in the military forces of our nation in crucial combat, Some bai ing sqcrificed me ultimate tor the country they loved. Ebcujhcre in this 'tearbooK the reader coil I find a -full page lauouf1 of neuo buildings and renoi a+ions now Contemplated tor hhe' future. 8

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Chi Io cco Panorama CH1LOCC0 INDIAN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL (a5.tw,as originally named) Was established in 1884- On the beaut'll qreen prairie lands of Centra | Oklahoma. James HI. Haworth was the first superintendent of this insti- tution. During its early years the School's lands produced the principal crops of wheat corn, oats, broom Corn, Sorghum, millet, alfalfa,anc) prairie hay. Large orchards and vineyards yielded abundant crops of fruit. Nur- series and gardens also yielded fine vegetables and afforded students Knowledge od sKill n the field of agricultures . Q one time the dairy produced over 10,000 gallons of milK' each cjuarter year fVmcipal courses of instruction and pract cal experiences in such Subjects as shoe ma King , shoe repair, leather crafts man ship, dairying , stocK- raising that included fine poultry, hogs, cattle, horses, and sheep tfone time over lOOO head of Cattle roanned the lush green pastures of the allotted for the purpose of educating Indian youths, Other vocations included yuarrying, automobile nnechqnics , blacKsmitHmy (.the forerunner of modern welding courses), dry cleaning and laundry operator} nursing , Cqfc operation, printing , plumbing Cind Steamtitting , dressmaKing} broom rnqKina , electrical engi neering, Carpentry and allied forms of woodwor (such as cabinetry)) house Keeping, tailoring, pamfiny and pQperhqngmg,along with other vocational pursuits. Streamlined modern living with advances in technology hqs eliminated many of these Vocational pursuits from the School Curricula. Today, aca- demic. Subjects are emphasized, with the aim of preparing today's Indian uoath for a modern way of life. Heavy egujpment operations,along with welding, agricultural pursuits, dry cleaning, auromobi le mechanics , automotive body repair electrical Courses, Woodworking, printing, and otter vocational Subjects vie for a place alongside Such academic Subjects 7

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LddlilflG Fdf{ .Uitf) On these next tujo pages 1 775 Yearhoolf staff members de.ptat layouts of CHILOCCO NOUJ and CH LOCCO FUTURE . The changes Can reflec.t a brighter fomorrouj Out u ood, concrete, steel, plastic-, atone} cqn nei er guarantee that. Ue also hope for a total TBliQnce. Oh The Great Sprit uhom our Torrfothers noorsh] jy ied With His control our CHU-OCCO THE QE.AUTIFUL dan become more beautiful TdD iYW CjfiLdCCd: 9