Wisconsin School for the Deaf - Tattler Yearbook (Delavan, WI)

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ARTHUR LEON SZABLEWSKI Milwaukee Foot Ball Banket Ball Shoemaking Carpentry Phoenix Green CUu Motto Etvr Higher Clan Flower Pansy Claaa Officera Claaa Colora Royal Blue und Silver Gray Harold C. Larsen Howard Fisk . .. .. President Secretary ( Treasurer

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CLASS OF 1928 ETHEL ELSIE CASS Kenosha Camp Fire Art. Domestic Science Ariadna HAROLD CLIFFORD LARSEN Janesville Foot Ball Carpentry Printing Phoenix Green Valedictorian WILLIAM HOWARD FISK St. Croix Falls Foot Ball Shoemaking Printing Phoenix Green Salutatorian

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VALEDICTORY By Harold Larsen To the friends gathered here, to the teachers and to our classmates, I wish to say farewell for the class of 1928. For a number of years our little boat has carried us safely down the stream of school life. We are glad to reach this part of our journey, but our hearts are heavy at the thought of leaving the scenes and surroundings that we love so well. Tonight we pause for a moment at the bend of the stream. We are reluctant to leave those calm pleasant waters. I know wo shall never forget the good times we have had here, nor the friends we have made. The memories of our school days will be the brightest and happiest of all. We do not know what wc shall find ahead of us as we reach the deeper channels, but we hope we may always press forward even though we must finish the course alone—without the help of faithful teachers and advisors to guide u». To the Member of the State Board of Control: 1 wish to extend the thanks of this class for your interest in our education and welfare. We feel very proud of our school and appreciate the improvements that you have made from year to year. We are about to sail out of your lives but no matter where our course takes us, we can never sail entirely away from the memory of happy days here. To our Superintendent: It is hard to find words to express our gratitude for all that you have done to make our school life happy, comfortable and worthwhile. As we have had your help and encouragement in all our problems here, so may we have your blessing as we leave. To Our Teacher and Supervisor : You have our most earnest thnnks for the help you have given us: the interest and patience you have shown throughout our days here. We shall miss your encouragement nnd guidance, but 1 am sure your efforts have not ncen in vain. The waters nhead of us may be rough but we shall remember not to be easily discouraged, and I trust you will never hear of one of us being shipwrecked. We bid you farewell, and we thank you. Fellow Schoolmates: We are soon to leave this school, and you. The thought of parting brings a lump into our throat hut the memories of our good times together will never leave us. As we look back, we shall recall the many happy times we have hud together in this assembly hall, on the athletic field and in these institution buildings. We would urge you to continue your studies here, doing your best until you finish, and remember that the happiest days are your school days. Farewell, dear friends. And now, dear classmates,—when we meet again, it will not be as pupils of this school but a« Alumni. We have seen ench other almost daily for a number of years and now our ways must part. What does the future hold for each of us? We have chosen for our motto, “Ever Higher.” Higher education for those who are about to enter college. For those who are to stay at home, this motto will also be a guiding star. Let us seek the highest things in life. Let the noblest thoughts be ours nnd the cleanest men and women be our companions. We want our Alma Mater to be proud of us. Now—“with steadfast loyalty to one another, with a heart bent on high things wc go forth— and Godspeed.