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

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OUR CLASS HISTORY l lt It tiffAl: Alfred Manti; John Kii«luxh. irr M llnrri MlrAdl Kehihuetlf. Oirrfl Jrmr-n lta k 'nr Teacher, Miu Mildred iah»; Sylvia Shado.hi. Kulli Chfiiicnorii. Anna Marllnaon In the full of 1916 two peppy youngsters entered this school. Both had chubby faces wreathed with ringlets, one golden and the other black. These two were none other than John Kuglitsch and Mitchell Echikovitx. To make their lives more interesting Gerald entered the follow-ing fall and his auburn hair and freckles were always on deck when any fun was to be had. Wonderful pals these three have been through epidemics, mischief, sports, and hours in shop and school. In 1918 Sylvia came, but the flu epidemic of that year left her so weak that she had to return to her home for two years in order to become strong again. In the fall of 1919 two shy little folks. Orrell and Alfred joined our rank . As the years passed others entered our class and from time to time dropped out. In 1924 Angus came from tho La Crosse Day School, and in 1925 Lawrence came from Eau Claire. After Helen. Viola, and John Davis came in the years 1928, 1929, 1931, respectively our class was complete. As you will notice six of us have been comrades for at least twelve years and all but one have been here at least three yearn. Let us take a little time to recall Rome of the good times we have had and the pranks we have played. One day while we were in Miss Marcene Oaks’ class and were having action work, our teacher was suddenly called from the room after she had acted the sentence “Miss Oaks kissed a picture of a boy.” While she was gone one of the boys remarked that Miss Oaks was quite brave to do that before the class. Sylvia was not to be outdone, so she informed us that she could do as much. The boys asked her if she could kiss a horse, a dog, a snake. or a mouse and flnnlly one boy asked her if she could kiss one of her clnns mates. In each instance she nodded and Anally asked for volunteers. Gerald popped up and called her blulT and in u twinkling Sylvia showed her mettle. As little tots, Sylvia and Orrell considered it their duty to give all birds they found a decent burial. With other little girls they took turns in performing the funeral rites and many a bird was laid to rest among the flower beds. At last a beautiful meadow lark was found near one of the dining room windows. It was Orrel’s turn to place it in a box, but. on lifting it. she found it covered with worms so she dropped it screaming. They buried it near the hospital but, after the prayer, they vowed that they would bury no more birds. Strange as it nmv seem, they noticed no more dead birds on the campus after that. One winter day. after a snow storm, John opened the window of Miss Rossi’s room at recess, took n handful of snow, and placed it on Mitchell’s choir. After recess poor, innocent Mitchell took his seat but knew nothing of John’s joke until the snow began to melt. We suspect that there ore many other Interesting pranks the buys could tell us nbout if they would, but they are rather bashful.

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For right months of the year, beginning in October, instruction in industrial work makes Mull Mouse a busy center where printing and book-binding, sewing and cooking, wood-working and metal-working, and spinning and weaving, are taught. There are also classes in geography. literature, music, and art. Dancing and gymnasium work offer wholesome recreation for the young people. During the summer months, the settlement aids in giving its people outings in the country. Similar social settlements, largely modeled after Hull House, have been founded in all of our large cities, where rultured men and women ore glad to share their advantage with their less fortunate neighbors. At the same time, by living in contact with people of other conditions and nationalities, they extend their own know-ledge and sympathies. Jane Addams has long been known as one of the foremost citizens, not only of Chicago, but of the United States as well. No helpful task is too great or too malj for her hand. She has been influential in securing the Juvenile Court for Chicago, and also child-labor, factory. and tenement house regulations. Several universities have honored Mias Addams with degrees. During its forty years as a social settlement. Mull House has become a wonderful success and has won a place in the hearts of many. No doubt It was appreciation of the work done by Mull Mouse that led an unknown author to write this beautiful poem. HULL HOUSE Through forty years you have withstood The city’s harsh, discordant mood. Reared high amid its savage stress Strong, sheltering wall of helpfulness, Challenged Its evil with your good. And. to the lawless and the rude. Widespread and welcoming have stood The portals of your friendliness Through forty year . And we. the nameless multitude Who shared, through forty years this mystic food, Life’s bread and wine of kindliness. Are come, in gratitude, to bless This Mouse of Human Brotherhood Through forty years! PET SAYINGS and HABITS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS and GRADUATES Mrs. Lowe: (briskly) “There is no royal road to grammar. Mr. Necsam: (rubbing hi hands together and puffing out his checks) “The youth of today----------.’’ Mrs. Crosby: (full of news) “Oh! Did you hear-----------?” Mrs. Mary Williams: “Now lets go on with today’s losson.’’ Mr. Gant: (putting hi forefinger to his head) “I think--------- Miss Matteson: “lt S Up to you. Lawrence Heaglei (with a puzzled expression when his school work is hnrd) “It'a Greek to me.” Mitchell Echikovits: “I bet you------- Johnny Kuglitsch: (listening to praise of his athletic skill and blushing) “We could have won but------------ Or roll: (in a huff) Stop it. Leave me alone. Viola: Oh—yeah! Helen Quitney: “Am I worry . I » k you? Alfred Maert.: (coming to life) “What’s that? Cerald Heser: (slyly tripping the girls between classes) Oh. excuse me! Sylvia Shadoski: (wearily) You make me tired. Angus: (shrugging hi shoulders) I don’t care. John Davis: “But-----------!

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CALENDAR OF OUR LAST YEAR HERE September 9. Everyone U happy greeting old friend!, and making n«w one . The new boyr dormitory fc» completed and ready to welcome the class of 1941. September 10. Classes begin. Miss Austin is our new gymnasium teacher, and Mrs. Humphrey, our new matron. September 19. Our football season opened with o game with Evansville at the Springs. October II. The members of the two upper daises enjoyed a ride to Darien and an illustrated lecture on the Origin of the Bible by Dr. Sumner of the University of Wisconsin. October 30. Hallowe’en Masquerade Party. October 31. Homo Coming game on our new gridiron and the festivities of Home t'oining weekend. November S. 6. 7. W. T. A. Convention at Milwaukee. We enjoyed substituting for the teachers who went. November II. Armistice Duy Program nnd half holiday. November 20. Banquet served by the advanced cooking class in honor of our football squad. December 21. Santa Claus and his reindeer and dog tenm paid us a visit. December 23. Most of us left to -pend a two-week vacation at home. December 25. Boxes were distributed among those who stayed hen- and a party took place in the evening. January. No particular excitement except examinations. February 6. Our Boy Scouts were guests of the Dclavan Rotary Club at a banquet at the ’Coffee Kup. February 19—20. The Central States Tournament for School for the Deaf. March 2. Much excitement over the kidnapping of Charles I.indbcrg. Jr. March 17. Prince Majahara entertained us with a sleight of hand performance in the assembly hull. March 18. The joint meeting of the girls’ and boys literary societies. March 23. The older girls enjoyed an hour of tobogganing, taking advantage of one of the few good snow falls. April 9. We Seniors enjoyed a lovely banquet as quests of Mr. and Mrs. Bray. April 15. Poster Competition. John Davis, one of the seniors, won second place. April 29. 30. The big event of the year, our unnual Style Show and Gymnasium Exhibition. May 6. Arbor Day Program in the assembly hall, after which an ash tree was planted by the seniors. May 14. Senior Formal, a very pretty affair with punch and macaroons for refreshments and music furnished by an orchestra from the school for the blind. May 18, 19, 20. College Examinations. Oh! What fun! May 21. Joint Literary Society picnic at Re-denius’ woods. May 29. Chicken dinner at Clinton with the Seniors as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Kuglitsch. May 30. Annual Memorial Day Picnic and Play Day. June 2. Card party given Seniors by the High School Faculty. June 3. Junior-Senior picnic at Riverside Park at Jane ville. June 5. Baccalaureate Service. June 9. Commencement Program. June 10 and 11. Home Going Days.