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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1945 volume:

live 1945 TATTLER Published by the Qn.a uati+i f Clad.4, of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf Delavan, Wisconsin Class Roll EDITH ERICKSON, Racine ELIZABETH ESTLING, Superior BERNADINE HAUSER, Hartford CECILIA HAVR1LLA Conrath DOROTHY MAES,Oconto LOIS SJOQUIST, Iron Mountain BETTY SOLTERMAN, Montcllo Class Colors Itlur ami Gold Class Motto Forward, ire go. Class Flower Street Rea ex$AxxUio i.... 1bcvu2 M. Jlcuoe. To Mrs. Dora H. Ix we, our beloved helper and friend, who has in so many ways endeared herself to us during the past years, we, the Senior Class of 11M;� , wish to dedicate our issue of the Tattler. No mutter how full her time has been with the responsibility for everything connected with our school work, she has always had an ear for our minutest problem or request. Then, having heard the need, she has lost little time in meeting it. We already realize that the advice, which she has given us, will -be a great help throughout our lives. Therefore, as we leave our work here , we join the ttlutnni of this school in their appreciation of her keen understanding and her genuine love of the deaf and her earnest desire to improve the educational opportunities for the deaf of Wisconsin. AdwinM£n itija+i WALTER S. GOOD LAND Governor of Wisconsin JOHN C. CALLAHAN Superintendent Department of Public Instruction FRANK V. POWELL Director Bureau for Hawlicupped Children i V. A. BECKER Superintendent Wisconsin School for the Deaf 4 Class Adviser Edith Matteson The seniors pose informally 5 Officers and Staff l'iam toil to bo ton—V. Itrckrr. Superintendent; Mik� Betty Smith. Accoiratiiit Clerk; Mr Dor l.uwr. Principal; Mr Rom- Ash. M tron: Mr , Glmorr June Sociil Welfare Worker; Mi - Vera Rinerfi. Strn-ottai'hcr Absent. Mr. OtrOflil Collard. Kneincer; Mr. Ilarle Kitt|c on. Farm Foreman; Mi . Rosemary Welch. Norm . Times Staff Rottom row. left to ri bt -C. Ilamll . I. K. Katlma. A. Hermit. II. Solterman. l Mam. K. K rick on Top row. left to right - J Zinkovich, W. Bum, B llauser. II l.awrencc. A. K� tlinj{. R llolmlund. I. Stafford. K. N'ovak «a ahnrnt when the picture was taken. 6 Teachers Mutton row, Ifft to right T. Nogo rk. lv G o� . G. Winn, I). I.owc. V. Spurting. A. Unit, I. Cro by. M.-imckoii. M. William . H Wiltimu, If. Thomaa. M. Kdttr, 1 Urwrllyn, lubart, D. Cameron. A. Naymck, ). Gant. J. Moore, P. Xrraani. M. Rood. it Ntenant. Counselors Second row. Irft to right — Iv. K lto«M. II Week . G. PviiH Toil row. Irft to right- Sf I Bottom row. left to right H. Boot. I.. Speich. S. Ka� tncr. O Jrn eu. K Rcdeniu . A Kinolf. Top row, Irft to right J. Storey. A. KaMtter. 11. NVilbcr. M. Moore. Kliwr Mctrgrr way nb rnt when the picture wu taken. 7 EDITH ERICKSON Racine vigor of a gusty wind, cool awl refreshing. Literary Society, Secretary, 11)44 45, Happy Boosters Club, President, 1946 Class Calendar ELIZABETH ESTLING 44 Betty Superior She'll find something to do, life will never grow weary to her. Literary Society, Secretary, 1943 44 Happy Boosters Club, Treasurer, 1945 Class will 8 CECILIA HAVRtLLA “Ccle” Con rath Hat her quiet, but an ailmirabh ( irt. Class secretary Class prophet 4 9 DOROTHY MAES “Dot Ocon to She sjxiaks, thinks aml nets just ns she ought. Literary Society, Secretary, 1D42-43 Class Vice President Class historian LOIS SJOQUIST Iron Mountain Winning is her way, and pleasant is her smile. Literary Society, President, 1944-45 Class President Class will 10 HETTY SOLTERMAN “Salty’ Montetlo Grace uan in all her steps, Heart n in her ryes. In every gesture Dignity and love. Literary Society, President, 1943 44 Happy Boosters Club, Director of Dramatics, 1945 Class Treasurer Class historian Class Officers Lois Sjoquist, President Dorothy Maes, Vice President Cecilia Havrilla, Secretary Betty Solterman, Treasurer 11 Juniors Bottom row. left to nukt .1 Marino, H. I.awr ni:e. W. Binn. X llrtina, K Novak. Top row, left to rljjhi— J. Zinkovich. A. Kstling, K llolmluml. II Jahn. L Stafford. Sophomores I rft to risht—C. T charncr, D. Faber, K. Ncttcuhcim, I'. MraRber, E, Hajcctnan, I.. Kubiak, E. Krr in, I. Kalowir . 12 Freshmen Eighth Grade Seventh Grade Pir« row. Ir-Ct in ri bt KU'rnm. I- Jnhnwn, O i � l«m SccmihI row, left t«� rifht I) WieHmevrr. ' 1 «hI Third row. left to rijhl V. Putin . V IVrri, C Wedwunl. R. Vih Top row. Irfi in n h� I) Vail M.ttrr. II Kill . I . IMocar. Address of Welcome To the members of the Hoard of Education, our Superintendent, the Faculty Members, Parents and Friends: We, the class of 1945, wish to welcome you to the seventy-fourth commencement exercises at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf. Since we know that it has been impossible for many of our friends and relatives to come to Delavan because of the very necessary war work, we are very happy to welcome so many of you. We can hardly believe that this is our last day at school and that tomorrow wc shall start a new life. There will be many responsibilities and problems for us to face, but life must go on. We are thankful for all that this school has done for ur� . It has given many boys and girls the opportunity of receiving the kind of education that prepares them for the place in life, so that each one can become u useful citizen of our great country. We are in this horrible war with thousands of our fine boys fighting in the Pacific to preserve democracy for us and to bring light to ull peoples of thi3 world. We can be thankful that we are Americans and that we live in America where we have freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from fear, and freedom from want. Again, the class of 1945 thanks you for your presence tonight so that you may enjoy these commencement exercises with us. —Lois Sjoquist, Clans President 14 Baccalaureate Service Sunday afternoon, June 3, 1945 at 2:30 o'clock SCRIPTURE READING PRAYER SONG—Just for Today .............................. Seaver Sung by Mrs. William Me Kendrick Signed by Annette He ring BACCALAUREATE ADDRESS—Rev. A. B. Drummond SONG—A Perfect Day.................................. Bond Sung by Mrs. William Me Kendrick Signed by Elizabeth Estling BENEDICTION Commencement Exercises Tuesday evening, June 5, 1945 at eight o'clock MUSIC—Mrs. J. Norton Welles SONG—The Twenty-third Psalm....................S. Liddle Sung by J. Norton Welles Signed by Betty Solterman INVOCATION—Rev. H. P. Creeling “WELCOME”—Lois Sjoquist, Class President ADDRESS—Mr. Fred L. Witter Superintendent of Schools, Burlington. Wisconsin PRESENTATION OF AWARDS PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES SONG—The Lords Prayer.........................Malotte Sung by J. Norton Welles Signed by Edith Erickson BENEDICTION—Rev. II. P. Freeling 15 Bottom io� . left to rizlif K KmIiik. I. Kiihul K. Krr � in. I. Trn Kyck. I Kub-.uk. P Meagher. I'. Rrickaon, I. Siouuiat. J Marino. !•'. Nrtte.heim. D. Faber. D KUirom. A. Pitch Second row. left to r ch� —P Rise. N Perri. MI«trom. A Dahl. E. No vak. I, Rubbin . O. Olrmi, B. Jnhn, R Tum tra. Third row. left to ri«hi D Wn-dmeyrr. D. Rohlxtiv M. Harndrn. J. Roe •in. I Itarnlla. H ll«uver. I, lllawr. A Flint. A. Fullrr. II Kir«r Top row. left to riirht II. Soltrrman. V. Herjn . K. Ilaitcman, Xlra. Xu 8« !� rk, I. Botigev. 1 i� i M William . M. Smith. M I.a More. II l.niimcr, A. I.tilinr. D. M� r� . J llau er. W. Kuhiak. Mi Xir� am. V Meeker, I. loluiMin M Shauunoka-i. Phoenix Literary Society The Phoenix Literary Society is an organization for the boys above the sixth grude. It was named after Franklin K. Phoenix who donated land on which the school stands. The club has regular meetings on the third Thursday of every month except Jan-jary and May. There the hoys give talks, sign poems, take part in debates ami discuss business so that they will he able to do these things before audiences. This Ariadna Literary Society wi he|i th™ ,h:lt lh r wiU not hav, stage fright. The Ariadna Literary Society, found-- d in about 1886, is an organization of the girls on the upper floor of Ariadna Hull. Regular meetings are held the third Thursduy evening of every month, except in December and March, when there arc joint meetings of the Ariadna and Phoenix Green Literary Societies. The programs of stories, poems, cur-rent events and discussion of topics are based on the holidays and celebrations of the particular month. The officers in charge are under the guidance of three directors who are teachers. Every girl in the society takes part in some program during the year. A picnic supper at the log cabin was enjoyed by the society Inst fall. Officers President, Lois Sjoquist; Vice President, Jennie Marino; Secretary, Edith Erickson; Treasurer, Patricia Meagher; Librarian, Esther Nettesheim; Assistant librarian, Dorothy Faber. The directors are Miss Peulah Neesani, chairman; Miss Mary Williams and M re. Th« Inin Nogosek. Twice a year they have u joint meeting with the Ariadna Literary Society and members take part in plays or progrums or choose someone to give a talk. Officers President, William Rinn; Vice-President. Joseph Zinkovich; Secetary, Lawrence Stafford; Treasurer, Robert Holm-lund and Librarian, Harry Dawn. The directors are Mr. Rood, chairman; Mr. Cameron and Mr. Gant. Bottom row, left to riih' Mr Cameron. M. Dam, J. Zinkov.rh. R Holm lurid. W Hinn. I, Stafford. Mr. Gant. Mr Rood. Second row. left to r� «ht -R. Czern cki, R. Nowakow-ki. K Xichol . 1. T harrier. I) Van Matte. R. Vow. M Burr. | Germ«, K Richaid.«n. W. Fatke, I.. Peacock. D. Carlson. Top row. Irfr to ri ht —H Klim. I . Rrinick. J. l lrn.ni.. I . I'locar. I.. Stanford. II Wyman. G. Wedward. I) Grienni. J. Ralowtcz. Happy Boosters Club The Huppy Boosters Club wo organized in January 1945 by the Senior, Ju )ior am) Sophomore g� rb. The g.rfa choie ' Happy Cooat-en ua the name of their club, because they, a a group, wished to be cooperative nr.d bring happiness to tnhei- a well as being; cheerful theirsolves. The Happy Booster meet the first Tues- Itotloni row. Icf' ro r «hl Mr . Ka tiu r, !• . Itairrniaii. B« tfy Soltrrmnn. I, Kuhiftk. K. Krit k«onr A, ll -runt, K K iltti9. H. Kfcwln Top row. Ir i i« null' (' Mtnnllit. P. Mouther. I) Mari. || Lau rrncr, B. Jahn, Kutlinff. K Novak. I. Sioqulo, J. Marino. B llauixr. I Pahrr. day of every month. Mrs. Kaatnor is the group leader and directs their activities. During the basketball season, they player! basketball with teams from 1-ake Geneva, Darien, Delavon and Elkhorn. During April and May they played baseball and went on hikes and | icnics. On April 13th the playlet “As You Dike It” was given by the girls in the club during the assembly program. They all took their parts very well and everyone enjoyed it. In lute winter some of the members of the club participated in a “Play Day” at Klkhorn, competing with other girls in various recreational activities. Officers The following were the officers this year: Edith Erickson, President; Annette Hering, Vice-President; Lorraine Kubiok, Secretary; Betty Kstling, Treasurer; Betty Soltermnn, Director of Dramatics; Elaine K rosin, Director of Sports. Hollister Club The Hollister Club is a club for th? boys who live in Bray Hall. It was organized in 1936. The purpose of the club is recreation in fall, winter and spring. The club has a large recreation room with two pool tables, n ping pong table and several small tables for card games, chess and checkers. Regular meetings were not held until last year when someone moved that this should be done so that the members would Ik able to give talks or discuss business when they are out of school. Regular meetings are held on the third Saturday of every month. This year the club has started wrestling and boxing mutches and track, horseshoe and archery contests as there is no gym teacher. The spirit of competition in these activities is very keen. Winners in the contests are awarded trophies. Bottom row. Ir-f� to rlsh� I.. Stafford. Suti� Becker. K. Richardaon, ) ritmrni. M Burr. M Dam. Mr. Kaalner. VV Bum. Sf-mtid row. I« fi to rich' ! Van Mat re. I Kruitck, I� . Germ . J 7.in-kovtrh. k N rhoU. K licrtticki. V. Fatke, G Wrdwanl Top row. Irft to riirht —D. Carlton, J Kalowicr. I. Stanford, R llulmltirid, tl Kll'a. M liawr. P. Ptocar. K Wvman. K Vo . L Gricnert. R Now aku� «ki. G. Tvcharnrr. |, Peacock. Officres President, William Binn; Vice President, Robert Holmlund; Secretary, Law-ence Stafford; Treasur r. Richard Nowakowski, Librarian; Edward Czemicki and Sergeants at arms, David Carlson and Leonard Peacock. The club is under the direction of Mr. Kastner, who L« counselor in Bray Hall. Iloiiom row. left to rutin M l.er. 8. Hunter. F Thomnnun, J Olrraro . K. Srcino. K Turlock. P 1‘Iocar. 11 Carlson. R Wyman, K RichartUon. R. Vo . I) Rr-inick. G Krllv, V N'otrosek. Seoul tnaucr Top row. left to rieht I) Uwtit, J. l.ontt. t.. Peacock. K. CirmlcU. J. 11.oh a nay, C Swrrtalla. A Kautirr. Atwictnm Scoutmaster The Girl Scouts, during the last your have increased their membership from seven to thirty. In Fehunry twenty-three Rirls were initiated in an effective candle light ceremony in the assembly. The Kiris, | y painting the walls amt desiKninK ami making curtains and pillows, made an attractive club rtx t� in Ariadna Hall. One half of the room, with a pinK pong table, darts ami other Karnes, is for recreation; the other Boy Scouts half, with comfortable furni turc and a piano, is for meetings “A Hoy Scout keeps himself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. The Hoy Scouts of Troop 23 have participated in a variety of activities, rank advancements and merit badge work. There were two overnight hikes, one to a Roy Scout Camp at Williams Hay and the other to Cyrus Matteson’s farm. The boys did all the cooking for three meals each time. Most of our boys attended a Scout Rally at Elkhorn. Our Troop came out second. They won first in compass contest, second in obstacle relay, third in First Aid and knot tying. A Court of Honor was held in our Assembly March 23rd. Scouts from several other troops were present. Three of our Scouts received their Star badges, one was advanced to First class and seven to the Second class. There wen three Tenderfoot candidates frcm our Troop. They were Veodis Robinson, Claude Sweetalla and Clare La Forge. A number of our Scout; are working for their merit badges. Mr. Anthony Nogosck is Scoutmaster and Mr. August Kastner is assistant. Hikes, picnics, a toboggan party, an overnight camping trip, a rollerskating party, planning and preparing meals and a dance were some of the activities the girls enjoyed. Nearly two tons of paper were collected for the scrap drive. The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts had several joint activities during the year. They put on an illusion, whereby a girl's head floated in air, for the Community-Council Carnival. Individually and in groups the girls earned merit badges in many activities. Leaders are Miss Lange, Mrs. Gant and Mrs. Winn. Bottom row. left in right —Mm l.atirr. H. Kubiak. I.. Ten Kvck. J. Sttiua, L Kubiak. F,. Nrtte-hnm. Mr Cant. Second row. left to right—li I.clb-I. C. BonscV. R Tuumtra. I- Avenll. It (lotkowski. R Blotlceett. Mr . Wimi Third row. left to right—J. Hausct M. I-a More. M ShaWanokasic. 8. Rci e. A. Flint. I). Weidmcvcr. A f.U� rom. K. KrrMin Fourth row. left to nrhi-M Smith. L Robhin . I.. Hlawt. N. Pcrri. M. Harndrti, I’. Ri� e. (J. Frthai. I) Robbin Hiith tow. left tn right—A. Hrcker. I). Kl t� ont. I Jetikin Cubs The Cubbing Program of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf was organized in the fall of 11)44 with Mr. Anthony Nogosek as Culunos-tor. Min Spurling, Mrs. Stew-art and Mrs. Pynn were up-iK� inte | Den Mothers by Superintendent V. A. Becker. After Mrs. Stewart's resignation from the faculty, Mrs. Weeks was appointed to fill the vacancy. Twelve boys ranging in age from nine to twelve were Ituiinm row. Irfr to «|„ IVacuck. V Nordby. K !M lr. l Omvtian- m. V. ItaroliUon. I. NV| on. J. f • ll«rr. D. OImjii. A lllackmjiv. U. Carl � «. Second left in nchi I’ Ktnmlhv. .1 Nnhlr, J. Pnhw. I.. Ho . Third Miw. Irfi to riehl Mrs Vr� -k� . Mim Snurlins. K i xermrki. Mr Pynn. chosen as Cub members. At u pack meeting held in the assembly in December, Jerry Noble, Larrie Bos, Warren Haroldson, Peter IClundby, Andy Nordby, Jame? Perhai, Ross Bible, Jimmy Miller, David Christiansen and Allen Blackmore received their Cub pins. Mr. Bauer, Scout Executive of the State Line Council was present and had charge of the ceremony. Duane Olson and Lee Nelson are now Cub members and they will receive their pins at a future date. The Cubs have held their meetings once a week in their Cub rooms over the printing shop. The Den Chiefs, David Carlson, Edward Czcrnicki and Leonard Peacock, under the supervision of the Den Mothers, have instructed the Cubs in handicraft, health lessons, stunts and games. mil . B $MdffMU. I) MiUon. A. kilch Sctowl row. left to right Mr Thotnx . S. lUkkil . Sclmtj. II. l.rHcl. I' Pniilkrirr, I) St’bwcbkr. M� « Itohxrr. Brownies Brownie Scouts are the youngest members of the Girl Scout organization and its program takes into consideration the needs and interests of this age. Our Brownie Scout Troop, formed thi� past year, at present consists of thirteen girls and two girls who flew up to the Girl Scouts. The troop met once a week for a program that included indoor and outdoor activities besides discussions and covered as near as possible the same fields as those of the Girl Scouts. Such program interests were offered as Crafts. Games. Health and Safety, Helpfulness and Service. Nature and Out-of-doors. Under Crafts, the girls made Christmas gifts, Valentines, ration book hold-era and gifts for Mother's Day. For Helpfulness, the Brownies cleaned the Girl Scout Room, washed the Girl Scout dishes and tried to help other people. Brownies help other people quietly, without waiting for praise. Out-of-door activities were picnics and hikes where the ?irls received information in Nature, Health and Safety besides play. The Brownie Scout direct-irs are Mrs. Thomas, Miss Hobart and Mrs. Kelsey. Football Team — , . ... raew t. S,� „l„rd. W F.lkr. D. CarlMMk F. Z ....... W ' � • Rni- ° .... 'I „ sm,h. K. Cwnticki. ... .VTk. £ v TSBfci.'rp. i«J2L. k '««■ -■ � c- t k uk' Tot row. Mr •« r ieb«—II � � � • Girls Bsskotbs 11 Toam . H.u-r F. Mb. B. H««r. A. H«« «• —• | tot tom row. left to njht ) , Ku � iak P. Meaner. M� � A. I.aruc. vssna.......« � -«— — •K u Basketball Team Bottom row. Irfi r0 right— D. Gcrrit . I. Stanford. W limn. ) Halowic . H Kll'� l ot� row. Iffi to ri«ht -K Ru-lianUon. !•” Cmnkki, Coucb NceMin, I . Carlson. I.. Peacock. M Burr Survey of Year’s Athletics We had an abbreviated football season in 1944, because, on account of the war, we did not play other State Schools for the deaf which usually round out our schedule. The season's record is: St. Catherine..... 40 W.S.D. 0 Northerwestern. .. 13 W.S.D. 18 Elkhom............. 19 W.S.I). 12 Alumni.............. 7 W.S.D. 6 Maying aganist strong high schools, the boys’ basketball team won five out of eighteen games losing by close scores in a number of instances. The games won by W.S.D were played at the home gym with the exception of the Elkhorn-W.S.D. game. Del a van defeated two champions during the 1944-45 season; namely. Edge wood Academy, the State Catholic Champ, and Einhorn H.S., the Southern Conference Champ. The girls’ basketball team was organized by Miss Lange as a result of an invitation to a play day in Elkhom at which every high school in Walworth County was represented. The girls made many friends there and as a result games were scheduled with neighboring schools. Of the seven games played, our girls won every game. The girls excelled in speed and team work. 21 Class History By Dorothy Maes and Betty Solterman IN 1031 this school welcomed two tiny tots, Betty Solterman and Bernadine Mauser. Betty's big eyes didn't miss a thing. Bernadine with her yellow bobbed hair looked just exactly like a little Dutch girl. Vinona and Pauline Long nick-named her “Bunny” and the name still clings to her. Betty stayed for only a few months. Because of illness, she went home and did not return until the following year. The next year three other girls, Edith Erickson, Lois Sjoquist and Dorothy Maes came shyly up the walk to the dormitory for the first time. Edith with her thick bobbed hair was a husky little miss. Lois was tiny and frail. She could be lifted so easily that every one picked her up and carried her around. Thus she became quite a pet. However, her figure has always been the only small thing about her. Her voice has been strong, her hand-writing, large, her lips easy to read, and her signs, big and understandable. Dorothy was a little brunette with bobbed hair shingled in back with some what of a French air about her. The fall of 1938 brought Betty Estling with her turned up nose and freckled face and her young sister and also Cecilia Havrilla with her brown hair and eyes. The latter seemed afraid to meet the deaf. She stayed here only until Christmas, but in the fall of 1943 she returned. Perhaps you’d like to hear something of the past history of these fair maidens: Betty S. and Bernadine always cheated at jacks when they were small, but stolidly denied it until a few years ago. Betty E. got terribly nervous when singeing hair in the Beauty Parlor. She wept although she was a big girl. Now she can do it very well. We’ve told you of our husky Edith who now measures live feet and seven inches in height and tips the scale at one hundred thirty-five. You doubtless wouldn’t believe us if we told you that a tiny scratch for vaccination caused her to go into a dead faint, but it is true. When Betty Solterman was in the third grade, the teacher told the class a story about Columbus. Betty, who was very much interested and eager to meet this great man, inquired, “Is he still alive?” When Dorothy was small, she often wrapped a piece of chalk, a short pencil and gum neatly in her handkerchief and tucked it in her stocking so that she would have them for her amusement after school when she couldn't get to the small girls’ bed room which was locked Even as a little girl she was methodical. 22 When Bernadine was small, she had many boys’ toys, nails, cars and guns so the Kiris went to her for equipment when they wanted to play robbers and rescuers. Betty Solterman was always the beautiful heroine. Bunny and Edith the villains, Lois the baby, and Dorothy the handsome hero. Cecilia always used to take her purse to school as she had much money in it, but now she has found a good hiding place. Lois was often taken out on demonstrations during her childhood. Five girls have been classmates since the third grade. Betty Estling joined the class when they were in the eighth grade, and Cecilia when they were in the tenth grade. About live boys came into the class, but the poor girls couldn’t hold them as they were eager to go away to get jobs. Among them were Harry Long, Albert Arneson, Bernard Katz, Rae Capelle and Donald Falkowski. FTER working for ten years for Tarson Barry Spott and Com pany. which is a large retail store in Chicago, I was given a two weeks’ vacation with pay. That was in the year 1955. During this vacation I decided upon traveling to the West. I had been postponing this trip for nine years, but this year I decided to take it for sure and got reservations on Saturday after work. The following afternoon my girl-friend and I left via the Santa Fe for California. A pretty woman with blonde hair, short and plump, came down the aisle with two little blonde-haired girls. I glanced at her and looked again, and sure enough it was the tiny Lois Sjoquist, who had been my class-mate at W. S. D. She was married and her husband was at home at Iron Mountain, Michigan. She was enroute to California with her daughters to see Betty Solterman, who is an actress under contract with Universal. I wasn’t the least bit surprised to hear that, as Betty had always been a graceful dancer. I was hocked to hear that she had been divorced twice. Well! movie stars are like that. LTpon our arrival at Los Angeles, Betty invited us to her beautiful mansion at Beverly Hills. We had a lovely time and my girl friend and I wanted to stay longer but we had to hurry ofF. After going sight-seeing and visiting famous buildings and people we left California enroute to Kansas City by bus. The bus had only one empty seat. A woman sat near the window. I bade my girl-friend sit with that woman and then I made niyself comfortable by sitting on the seat in the aisle. As 1 was looking at the beautiful snow-capped mountains far in the background and the desert, I glanced at the Class Prophecy By Cecilia Havrilla woman who sat near the window. I thought it was someone whom I had known before. I took a better look and I was right after all. It was Bernadine Hauser. We soon got to talking about our former school days at W. S. D. Bernadine still possessed the wind blown hair style and her cheerfulness. At Denver, Bernadine got off and invited us to her ranch home, which was about four miles north of Denver. Her husband was at the station to get her. Their home is made of rough hewn logs fitted together. The inside is rustic but beautiful and has an atmosphere of comfort and peace. Our visit included an overnight stay and a trip to Estes Park and a drive through the cherry country between Loveland and Longmont. Then we caught the bus heading for Kansas City to be there in time for the International Convention for the Deaf. After we had found hotel accommodations, my girl-friend and I decided to go that evening to the Bilton Auditorium, where the convention was taking place. I pon entering the building I happened to glance at a slim blonde woman signing and laughing away with a man and another woman. 1 took a second look and I thought I had seen her before. Her beautiful flaxen hair puzzled me though. As I watched her, I saw her sign about her school days at W.S.D. I knew in an instant it was our Edith Erickson, who was also my class-mate. Then I looked at the other girl and it was no one but Dorothy Maes. We got to talking and Edith introduced me to her tall broad-shouldered husband, who is a coach at the Michigan School for the Deaf. Edith is the mother of a little girl and boy. Dorothy Maes is married, too, and the mother of four children. Dorothy always loved children when she was a pupil at W.S.D. and still does. She wore her black hair in a huge pompadour and looked very youthful. Her husband was at home in Chicago. Our chatter didn’t last long as a large stout woman and a tall black haired man with glasses interrupted us. I looked at her and it was none other than Betty Estling, whom I had known at W.S.D. I remembered her husband from school days and she told me that they and their three children live in New York, as her husband teaches at the ( entral New York School for the Deaf. Before coming to Kansas City they had visited with friends in Florida. The next day we caught the first bus to Chicago. On the way I felt that this had been the most wonderful trip I had ever had. Not only was I happy that I had seen California and its beautiful scenery, which I had always dreamed of seeing, but I also had had a chance to see all of my classmates again after ten years. This was something I had never dreamed I would accomplish. 24 ClasslWill E, the class of 1945 of the Wisconsin State School for the Deaf, being of sound and disposing mind and memory and mindful _ f the uncertainties of life, do hereby make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all other wills by us heretofore made. To Supt. Becker, our Principial, Mrs. Lowe, the faculty and supervisors we leave our love and gratitude. We thank them for what they have done for us, and in return we promise them that we will try to prove worthy of it. EDITH ERICKSON wills her strength to Robert Holmlund, her speed to Wilma Kubiak, her love of sports to Anna Marie Estling and the many errands which she has to run to Esther Nettesheim. BETTY ESTLING leaves her ability in fixing her hair to Betty Jahn, her good manners to Elaine Novak and her love of an argument to George Tscharner. BERN A DINE HAUSER bequeaths her giggles to Dorothy Faber, her love of tennis to Nicolina Perri, her curly hair to Lillian Johnson and her jaunty ways to Orla Olson. CECILIA H A Y'RILLA wills her big collection of ribbons to Athleen Dahl, her habit of daily practice on the piano to Delores Kubiak, her long beautiful brown hair to Marianna Harnden and her early rising habit to Helen Lawrence. DOROTHY MAES leaves her tidiness to Arlene Hecker. her slimness to Wilma Kubiak. her systematic ways to Mayford Dain and her tiny hand writing to Annette Hering. LOIS SJOQUIST leaves her love of reading books to Jean Hauser, her beautiful handwriting to Raymond Wyman, her slenderness to Anna Marie Estling and her good memory of historical facts to Jennie Bongey. BETTY SOLTERMAN wills her gracefulness in signing and dancing to Evelyn Hageman. her big bright eyes to Jean Hauser, her ability in mathematics to Elaine Novak and her imagination to Leonard Peacock. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we hereunto set our hand on this sixth day of June 1945. Lois Sjoquist Elizabeth Estling 25 to Ci The Seniors, As We Know Them Names Weakness Pet Peeve Ambition Favorite Saying Edith Erickson S|� orts Poor Manners To be a Gym Teacher It makes me sick . . . Betty Estling M. W. Smoking To be a mode! wife • Sure enough! Bernadine Hauser Tennis Examinations To travel What’s more . . . Cecilia Havrilla Piano Insults To be a concert pianist And another thing I . . Dorothy Maes Singing Dirt To be a model Yes, but . . . Lois Sjoquist Talking Quarreling To be a co-ed Something like that . . Betty Solterman Imagination Shady jokes Dancer I know! - ■ ■ ... — A Calendar of 1944-45 September— 5— The Gang's all here! What??? A shortage of boys—again! 6— Classes begin. Seniors all here. 10—Annette Hering had a pajama party in honor of her birthday and twelve girls were invited. 13—The “Great Philosopher has his day dreams. What’s the invention, Robert! 15—Two of our students from Gallaudet College came here to give us some hints about college affairs. They were “Doc” Ilirte and “Jo Ku” Kubis. 17—Mike Wukadinovich came here for a last look at “Ole W.S.D. (or what!!!) before going to college. 19— Football veterans return to practice. Some new players were added. 22— The student body had a real “treat . Lt. John De Lance, only deaf man commissioned in the U. S. Army, gave a very interesting talk about his experiences in the army and in Alaska. 23— St. Catherine swamped us, 40 to 0. Was it in a spirit of sullenness that the “lettermen left the girls as wallflowers??? or were they the worse for wear? 25—“Boy Wanted ! for the poor seniors. 20— We won a game against the Northwestern team, 18 to 13. Ger-rits, our star, covered himself with glory. October— 1—Relief! A tall, dark and handsome fellow enrolled. Evidently men are not rationed. 6—The “First Day of School is given by the Junior Class. A great hit! Poor Helen has a tough time with Elaine. Both are now under contract—is it to Universal? 10—Say, Betty, do you know that there is shoe rationing now!!! 14—Homecoming! The alumni defeats W. S. I). 7 to G. Seniors sell hot dogs in spite of rationing, eh? The Play, “First Day of School is given again. 17—Bray Hall filled up. Still a shortage of big boys!!! 20—Jean Hauser surely has some tricks on those girls in the dormitory. Better slip into your swimming suit or don't bite! 22—“The Overall Party at the Log Cabin by Bunny Hauser 28_A party at Mrs. Hurdis home in Darien. Junior and Senior girls invited. Food fit for a king! 31— Hallowe’en party. Who’s afraid of ghosts and witches??? 27 November— 2-5—A “short but sweet” vacation during the Teacher’s Convention. 7—Election Day—Who won the argument? 10—Diane Becker’s BIRTHDAY. Have you seen the broad smile on Papa Becker? Tall, modest Lt. Gilbert Leisman, son of Rev. Leisman, gives an interesting talk about his experiences as a navigator. Boy, what a treat!!! 13—Basketball season starts. All veterans except two return to the squad. Who will be a star!!! 17— The first basketball game with Elkhom. Guess Lady Luck forgot to come to see the game, eh? 18— The older girls begin to think of a new club for those not Girl Scouts. 22—OfT for Thanksgiving vacation! 24—Boy. what a big dinner!!! 27—Vacation’s over! Everyone back with full stomachs and empty minds. 29—Hey. who is robbing the cradle? Annette, what about Voss? December— 1— Don’t be surprised if you see Meagher and Gerrits silently gazing into each other’s eyes. They have a “mental alphabet.” Smart tricks, eh!! 2— Zerfas—Welch marriage. Best of luck to them. Who’s next? 1—Ole Man Winter seems to be here to stay!! Essence of mothballs. 10— Anna M. E. received a cute doll from R. N.?? for her birthday. 11— Lois is sitting on top of the world—a letter from a lad in Gallaudet--------perhaps. 15—Look at Bob running for dear life to the dormitory. His pants were torn. Joint Literary Society “A G. I. Christmas” with a cast of thirty-two students. —Yippee!!! Christmas vacation begins. Suitcases hauled out, jammed full, and thrown aboard busses and trains. January 6—Everyone’s back with duller minds than ever. Gossip heard at home must be exchanged before we settle down. 8—This school lost a beloved friend and a faithful engineer, John Geyer, who died suddenly at his home after a heart-attack. 10—Brrrr—Reviews begin. Better dig at your lessons. 12—W. S. D. defeated by the Delavan H. S.. our cross-town rival. Better luck next time!!! 28 17___New counselor for intermediate boys. Bud Wilber, the famous orchestra leader. 18— Patricia Meagher received the biggest postcard, we have ever seen—(twelve by six xinches) from Florida. Why the blushes, Pat? 19— Poor Lois, she looks blue all the time. Did someone give her the brush-off? 20— Helen is polishing up on her warbling “Why don’t you fall in love with me.” Say, who is that lucky guy? 22—Miss Madge Humphrey left for the University of Wis. We’ll miss her. 22—Examination time. You ought to see those “quiz kids” biting their nails. 24— H. S. students see “An Amercian Romance . A wonderful picture. 25— Ho-Hum—Ellis and Harnden still going strong— Easy going— eh? February 2—There are six weeks more of winter. Our Mike came to see us. Is he travellig on a pass? 8— The magician Bobo. What a treat! Furnishings of Delavan Girl Scouts are given to our Girl Scouts. Are we lucky? 9— Who is the best lip-reader? (Miss Utley gave tests in Speech Reading) 11—Boys and girls have thrills tobogganing. 14—Hurrah for W. S. I).! The girls won from Darien 38 to 11. 16— Comedy de lux, Chinese Magicians, Mr. Nogo Sek and Miss Mei Lang. 17— W. S. D. girls enjoy “Play Day at Elkhorn. 24—Whee! Our team defeated the Southern State Champs, 35 to 34. 27—Patsy, did you learn all about planning a wedding while you were at Chippewa Falls? March 10— W. S. D. won the Basketball tournament Broad grins on Ellis and Gerrits who were awarded trophies. 17—The wearin of the green . 21—How many “pretty birdies did you see? The cameraman was here for the Tattler. • April 1—How many times were you fooled? 3— Boys of Bray Hall practiced boxing and wrestling. Will they box with Joe Louis or wrestle with Brass Young? 4— Miss Ann Hanson changed her name to Mrs. Hughes. V e wish her good luck and happiness. 29 8— Elaine K. is very busy killing wasps on our porch. Elaine doesn’t bring 'em back alive. You’ve heard of the skunk. 9— Two Kubiaks have new glasses. Is it an epidemic? 12—Our great man, President Roosevelt passed away. 15— Slight snow fall. 16— Dorothy M. and Betty E. are proud to wear their beaux’ fishing caps to go to confession!!! 18—Seventh and eighth graders were invited to the movie, “Baby’s Care.” Learn something, eh? 21—Miss Pearl attended the funeral of her brother. 23— Mrs. Crosby missed the doorstop. Edith laughed for an hour! 24— As usual, the seniors put their valuables in a jar and buried it at the roots of a young walnut tree on Arbor Day. 25— Mr. Gant, was it fun to talk to yourself or are you training in Mr. Rood’s class to become a professional interpreter? May— 3—The Junior Prom—“A May Nite 8— V-E Day. How much it means! 9— The last (?) snowstorm. 10—Roller skatinig party. 10-11—College examinations—ow! 12—Senior dinner at Mrs. Llewellyn's, house—delicious! 30—Memorial Day. June— 1—Visit of State Board of Health X-ray bus. 5-6—Home-going days. 30