Madras High School - Hi Sage Yearbook (Madras, OR)

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Bridging The Gap Students Achieve Cultural Awareness A Monday morning assembly crowning the Brave and Princess opened the 5th annual Indian Week held April 21-25. Wendall Jim and Marylena Heath were elected to reign over the week’s activities. After the crowning, members of the MHS Indian Club performed a variety of short tribal dances. Tuesday, Mr. John Spence, director of Indian social work, visited civics classes and spoke about the effects of Federal laws and acts on ' the American Indian. Wednesday, Indian fashions were shown to history classes and teepee races were held in the stadium. The freshman class was given a tour of Kah-nee-ta Lodge and Village, the Warm Springs Fish Hatchery, and a scenic tour of the north and south ends of the reservation, followed by a feast at the longhouse. An assembly was put on by MHS Indian students. “Tale of Coyote,” authentic Indian legends, were enacted by Indian Club members. The legends explained how moun- tains, people, etc. were created long ago. A final presentation, the Aaron Mitchell memorial plaque for the outstanding male athlete in football, basketball and baseball was presented to the school. The Herbie Ross scholarship was given in his name. Parents of both boys were present to dedicate the awards. The final Indian Week assembly was ended by the traditional giving of gifts to the teachers and freind-ship dances involving all present at the assembly. ABOVE: A member of the Native American Indian Club walks to the gym to participate in the assembly play. Authentic dress added to the colorful display of tradition. RIGHT: Ted Hurtado, senior, and Robert Williams, junior, pause while attending school during Indian Week, when all who wanted to could dress in tribal dress. 28

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ALL-SCHOOL PLAY UPPER LEFT: Senior Daryle Rico, as Joe the cheerleader who came to visit, entertains the family while waiting for his date. UPPER RIGHT: Christy Carlson, senior, reads while her oldest daughter takes her high school graduation test. LEFT: Eileen Foster, sophomore, administers and corrects Anne’s test, while Mr. Gilbreth waits for the results. A-BOVE: Susie Nelson, senior, portrays a small girl. 27

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INDIAN WEEK ABOVE: The MHS student body stands as the Indian Club processional enters the gym at the beginning of the final assembly. FAR LEFT: Bill Katchia, junior, portrays an old man in “Tale of Coyote,” the legend put on for the students. LEFT: A member of the Warm Springs Indian tribe plays the drum and sings songs for the dancers. 29