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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1946 volume:

Ike. 1946 TATTLER The Graduates Pose Informally Published by the GIgAA, of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf Delauan, Wisconsin 'll . £. b. C ieed... We will never bring disgrace to W. S. I), by any act of dishonesty or cowardice; we will tight for what we think is right; we will honor and obey the laws of our school; we will do our best to help other children honor and obey these laws. When the time conies for us to graduate or leave; we will transfer W. S. 1). to the other children, a greater and more beautiful place than it was when Xvc came. —ADAPTED FROM THE ATHENIAN CREED 2 7a the GbsU oj 1946... In the short time that I have been your Superintendent I have conic to know and respect each member of the graduating class. You have now reached your goal through hard work and diligence and I want to congratulate you on this achievement. 1 am sure that each one of you will go on to other fields of endeavor with success. Always have a kind word for your juniors, a respectful word for your elders, and a considerate word for your equals. It is with great happiness that I see you receive your diplomas, but at the same time there is a touch of sadness when I see you leave the school. I am sure that the members of the Faculty and Stall join me in wish-ingvou the very best in health, wealth and happiness. —WILLIAM M. MILLIGAN 3 Class Roll LAWRENCE STAFFORD, Phillips WILLIAM J. BINN, Racine ANNA ESTLING, Superior ROGER FALBERG, Iiacine ANNETTE HHIRING, Sparta ROBERT HOLMLUND, Banyor BETTY LOU JAHN, Milwaukee HELEN LAWRENCE, Kenoeha JENNIE MARINO, Cumberland ELAINE NOVAK, Menasha JOSEPH ZINKOVICH. A then Class Colors Crimson and White Class Motto We are what we are We may be what we will Class Flower American Beauty Rose 4 ADMINISTRATION WALTER S. GOOD LAND Governor of Wisconsin JOHN C. CALLAHAN Super in tcndent Deportment of Public Instruction FRANK V. ROWELL Director llureiiu for Handicapped Children 5 W. M. MILLIGAN Superintendent Wisconsin School for the Deaf Faculty Scated--left to � itfht. Dora H. Lowe, Principal, Gertrude Pyno, Laura Cronby, Char lea Dunn. Mary Alien. Kern Rcnnebohm. Martha Kelvy. Marvel llohat. -Edna Bo ss. Frederick Ncc am. Helen William . Mary William . Standing—left to rirht, Alice Coburn, Avia Stewart, Charlr Du ck Margaret Ellin, Geneva Llewellyn. John Gant. Duncan Cameron, Edra Duick, Marvin Rood. Nina Van Om, John Moore, Edith Mattevon. Anthony Mogoiek. Counsellors � • � f Kht. Je«. lc Slurry. Selma Ka� tncr. Angii ( Kaatncr, Elate Metiger. line el Root standing Irlt tn riicht. Anna Kinolf. Klma Over, Orrell Jenacn. Mabel Moore. Lillian Spcith. Edna Rcortutia. Edward Wilber wa� abaent when the picture waa taken. Officers And Employees Bottom row—left to rijbt, Marjrarrt Lipps, K. Bureham. R N., Kay ColUrd. Bertha Redcniu . El� .e Rrdcniua, Ellen Aron, Adcltnr Malm. Gladya llaverfelilt, Blomlina Mueller. Middle row—left to right. There kuglit c.h. Michael Kuditrch, Ko e A«-h. Matron. Pearl llelmmiak. William Milligan. Superintendent. Ida Baumbaeh. Hud Dayton, Accountant. Edward Cavanaugh. Vera Ringen. Stenographer. Top row -left to right, Garfield Collard. Chief Operating Engineer, Sophut- Smith. Andrew Schramakt. Dora Engrlke. Will Reaeniua, Charle Geyer, Carl Ferhn Mr. Woodard «f the Engineering Department. Mr. Molt, Night Watchman and the farm crew cormMing of Harley Kittlc on, Carl Mueller and John Moyer were not prerent when the picture waa taken. 7 QruidotUeA, WILLIAM J. BINN Racine King Richard, the Lion-Hearted, the fellow who was made to lead, President of Phoenix Literary Society, 1943-45; President of Hollister Club, 1944-45; Vice president of Hollister Club, 1943-44, 1945-46; President of Junior Class, 1944-45; Captain of Football ami Bastketball teams, 1943-45; Foreman in Printing, 1943-46; Treasurer of Class, 1945-46. ANNA MARIE ESTLING Superior A hi Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth! Be careful how you treat your next Karl of Essex, President of S. J. S. Club, 1945-46; Vice president of the Senior Class, 1945-46; the “Happy Boosters” Assistant Director of Dramatics, 1944-45. 8 ROGER FALBERG Racine I Thin Don Juan will jn far if someone will furnish him mon worlds (and womenJ to conquer Entered school October 31, 1945 ANNETTE BERING Sparta Let's be thankful, Marie Antoinette, that people don't behead nice ladies any more. Cheerleader, 1943-40, Treasurer of Literary Society, 1943-44; Vice president of Happy Roosters, 1944-45; Basketball Captain, 1944-45; Class Vice president. 1944-45; S. J. S. Club Treasurer, 1945-40; Class President, 1945-40. 9 ROBERT HOLMLUND Dancor , I on Quixote! What adventure are you hound for nextf Treasurer of Hollister Club, 1948-44; Librarian of Phoenix Literary Society, 1948-44; Treasurer of Phoenix Literary Society, 1944-45; Vice president of Hollister Club, 1944-45; Librarian of Hollister Club, 1945-46; Lutheran Primary Teacher, 1944-45. BETTY LOU JAHN Milwaukee When Romeo show:, up, Juliet, throw him a pretty flower, hut untrh where you jump! Literary Society, Trustee, 1940-42; Literary Society, Treasurer, 1942-43; S.J.S. Club, Assistant Director of Dramatics, 1944-45. 10 HELEN LAWRENCE Kenosha Here's one fhlen of Troy, whom irr fiojw will never Imre to re nor t to womlen jtoniew. Secretary and Treasurer of Junior Class, 1944-la; Vice president of S.J.S. Club, 1940-49. JENNIE MARINO Cumberland Ho. therel Pocahontas, when will John Smith come night Perhaps he'll have n yell nr sport roods ter instead of a ship. Literary Society, Trustee, 1940-41; Literary Society, Treasurer, 1941-42; Literary Society Vice president, 1944 46. 11 ELAINE NOVAK Mknasiia Comes now the Class Cleopatra. She may never he a queen, but there should he enough Mark Antonys to go around Cheerleader. 1948-46; Secretary of S.J.S. Club, 1945-46. LAWRENCE STAFFORD Phillips A in!! Here, with white armour and curly hair glistening, trots forth Sir Galahad; long may he travel. Secretary of Young People’s Meeting, 1986-37; Literary Society, Secretary, 1948-46; Hollister Club, Secretary, 1944-46; Monitor in Bray Hull, 1944-46; Class, Secretary 1945-46. 12 JOSEPH ZINKOVICH Athens What lio] A Napoleon who needs only a little money, then he'll yet the Brooklyn Bridge tint! start bargaining for the Empire State Building President of Young People's Meeting, 1986-38; Vice president of the Phoenix Literary Society, 194 1-46; President of Hollister Club, 19 18-44, 1945-46; Monitor in Bray Hall, 1944-45. Class Officers Annette Bering, {‘resident Anna L'stling, Vice President Lawrence Stafford, Secretary William Binn, Treasuer 13 Baccalaureate Seruice Sunday afternoon, June 2, 1946 at 2:00 o’clock Scripture Reading Prayer Song—Lead Us Heavenly Father—R. M. Stulls Sung by Mrs. Fritz Johannesen Signed by Esther Netteshcim BAtX’AJ .AUREATE ADDRESS— Rev. M. G. Thomas Song—0 Master Let Me Walk With Thee—H. P. Smith Sung by Bernice Folkers Signed by Jenny Marino Commencement Exercises Wednesday evening, June 5, 1946 ot 8.00 o’clock Prelude Music—Mrs. Rudolph Lange, Harpist Mrs. Henry laiuterbach, Concert Bells Presentation ok the Colors—Boy Scouts Processional— M rs. Carl Bliss, Pianist Invocation—Rev. Arthur taiaman Song—“A Sony of Pence ’ from Finlandia—Jean Sibelius Sung by Bernice Folkers Signed by Lorraine Kubiak “Welcome”—Annette Hcring, Class President Address—Dr. Leonard M. Elatad President of Gallnudet College, Washington, 1). C. Presentation of Awards—Mr. Charles E. Wilson Chairman of Walworth County Council of the American Legion Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates Mr. W. M. Milligan Superintendent, Wisconsin Schol for the Deaf SONG— Master Let Me Walk With Thee—H. P. Smith Sung by Bernice Folkers Signed by Jenny Marino Benediction—Rev. Arthur Leiaman 14 Recessional Juniors Seated left to right. I.. Ktd.tak. K. Xrttrahctm. !C Kir � in, K. T� iytiri Standing- 4cfl to right, J. Rulowici. K. II agent tut. D. Fakr, G. T� CBiro«r. Sophomores Seated—left to right, B. Kirec. H. Da we. A. Flint, M. Shawanokawc I). Carbon. M llarmien Standing—left to right. R. Ntchob. J. Hauocr. R. Nowakow ki, R. Stcinatker, fc. C crmckt. M Dai 1 fS Freshmen S'lld—Icfl to right, I. IVrncock, V. Kubiak, I . Kt-r. I) Kuliiak Standing — left to right, M lturr. D. Relnick, K Wyman, K. Ricknrdaun Eighth Grade Seventh Grade Seatrd Irf 1 n right, R. TuItiMra, H. Turluck. M. Smith, 1,. Ten Kyclc. Mainline left longht. A llrckrr. fi. ('.rant, K. I.ronanl, I„ Johniuo. Times Staff Seated lift to right. Rowilic Taggart. lather Nell cab rim. K.rclyn Ilagrtnan. Klaine Novak, Anna Marir Ivutin . Hrlrn l wicnce. I.orrainc Kutiiak. Standing -left to right. Klamr KrrMin. Getirsc r charnrr, Robert ttotmluml, Uw rrticr Stafford. William Binn. Jo� ri� h Zinkevich. Rogrr FallwiK. Annette Henng 17 Ariadna Literary Society The Ariadna Literary Society is an organization of the older girls of Ariadna Hull. It was established in 1866. This group attends a meeting every third Thursday of each school month except January und May. The programs consist of tulks, poems, biographies and current events so that the girls will be aide to discuss topics of the day when they have left school. In December and March there are joint meetings with the Phoenix Literary Society in Hannan Hall. The plays Colorful Seasons , Amer-cans Are Lucky , and The Christmas Carol have been given this year. For the joint meeting in March Mr. Milligan gave a splendid talk on Character Traits . An annual picnic is held in the fall, and the Ariadna girls all saw The Bandit of Sherwood Forest this spring. This year the organization is under the direction of Miss Williams, Miss Mattcson and Miss Van Oss. —H.L. Top ruw Irfi to right. I . Ri r, Librarian; A. Flint, Srcrriary; O. UImiii, Ami.uiii Librarian. Huinm tow left lo right. J. Marino. Vice |irc� i dent; L. Kubiak. Pmiontl: J. Ifatttcr, Treasurer. Phoenix Literary Society The Phoenix Literary Society is the oldest organization for the boys above the sixth grade. It was started long ago and named after Franklin K. Phoenix who donated the land on which the school stands. This society has regular meetings on the third Thursday of every month except January and May. They discuss business. give talks, sign poems and take part in debates. This is all done under the officers' direction with the guidance of three directors. Twice a year they have a joint meeting with the Ariadna Literary Society. This year the Phoenix Literary Society had charge of the Christmas program and the members of both societies dramatized the “Christmas Carol . For the March joint meeting Mr. Milligan was our guest speaker. He sjtoke on the development of worthwhile character traits. The directors of the society are Mr. Cameron, chairman, Mr. Rood and Mr. Duick. —L. S. I,rfl lo nth! Secretary, bwrrnft StaHunl; Trw urrr, Krtlb KirhanUon: I’raiiknl, C’xcr- nirki Librarian, Harry Havre; Vicr prc t lriu. Mar-woml Burr. The SJ.S. Club The “S.J.S.” Club is the high school girls’ recreation dub. It was organized in 1945 by the Senior Girls. Last year it was named Happy Boosters but this year, the members decided to change it to the S.J.S. Any girl who desires to join the club, is required to submit to the hazing which is given by the older members before she becomes a full-fledged member. She, also, will learn the rules of the club. The S.J.S. Club meets every Tuesday at four. Mrs. Kastner is the group leader and directs the activities. Last fall there was a picnic in honor of the new members. During the basketball season a basket- 19 ball tournament was held. Four teams participated. A box of candy was Riven to the team that won the championship. The officers are: Anna Estling, President; Helen Lawrence, Vice President; Annette Hering, Treasurer; Elaine Novak, Secretary; Lorraine Kubiak, Director of Dramatics; Elaine Kressin, Director of Sports; Marianna liarndon. Librarian. —A. M. E. I.rfi to right K. Novak. Secretary; K. Huge man, Aviitfaut Librarian; A. Kvtling. President; M Hamden, Librarian; II. I uwrence. Vice Pmi-iJent; K. Ktcuio, Director «� f Sport ; A. Hering, Treasurer. U Kubiak w.v� absent went the piriurr waa taken. Hollister Club This club, under the supervision of Mr. Kastner and its president, Joe Zinkovich, has participated in various activities during the school year. Meeting on the third Saturday of each month, they decide on parties, social events, work, and other debatable problems that come up. It is a club for the boys in Bray Hall, organized in 1036 and has been going strong ever since. This club has a large recreation room in the basement of Bray Hall, and their own recreation facilities, and magazines and newspapers. The club holds a field day each spring. Left to right—Secretary, I.. Stafford; Trca urrr, K. i'ttroJcfci; I’rendcm. J. Zinkovich; Librarian. R. Ilolmlund; Vice president, V. Binn. when various sport events and games are held. This year no trophies were given, as the members voted them out. —J.Z. Scouting at W.S.D. Boy Scout Troop 23 has been organized here for three years under the leadership of Scoutmaster Anthony Nogosek and Assistant Scoutmaster August Kastner. One group of boys have been very much interested in earning merit badges for cooking and spent much time during week-ends at the log cabin practicing. On November fourth they served a meal to several guests in order to win merit badges. On January seventeenth Edward Czer-nicki appeared before a Board of Review, Robert Bauer, Scout Executive, Dr. Hasten. President' of the State Line Council and Mr. Luther, Chairman of the Advancement Committee who found out that he was well-qualified for his Eagle Scout Award. The Eastern District Court of Honor was held in conjunction with the 26th anniversary celebration commemorating Top tow -left to right, A««i«tant Senior Smut master, David Carlson; A � i tant Scoutmaster, Kdward Cxcrnicki; Junior AinuMaiit Scoutmaster, Leonard I'ear or k. Bottom row left to right. Den Chiefa K. Sxejna. M Lee and J. Hathaway. the founding of the State Line Council on February twelfth in Hannan Hall. About 600 scouters, and scouts and their friends were present. Ralph Voss was promoted to the rank of Star Scout. Eagle Scout Awards were given to Edward Czer-nicki and two other hoys of Delavan. On April eighteenth a one-day conference was held for all junior scout leaders of the Eastern district of the State Line Council. This event was planned by Mr. Milligan, leadership truining chairman. 20 Cubbing The Cubs have held weekly meetings In their Den room from October to the middle of May. Our opening meeting was a picnic at the Log Cabin. Fifteen boys have belonged to Tack 12.1. This year the Pack consists of Ross Bilile, Warren Haroldson. James Perhai, Andrew Nordby, Allen Black more, David Christiansen, Jimmie Miller, Duane Olson, lee Nelson, David Boettcher, Douglas Schmid, Roger Knutson, Dean Webb, Donald Dubois and Marvin Anderson. The boys have learned Cub games, the Cub Laws and Promises, and they have done a number of kinds of handwork. They celebrated Hallowe'en, Christmas and Easter with parties. Their Indian Villiage project and the construction and Hying of kites were especially enjoyed by the boys. The highlight of the year for the Cubs was the State Line Council dinner and ceremonial at our school. Another picnic at the Log Cabin in May closed the Cub activities for this year. Mr. Duick as Cubmaster and Mrs. Pynn, Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Duick— the Den Mothers were ably assisted by the Den Chiefs—Robert Turluek, Milton Lee and Jack Huthwuy. VocxUiowcU Mechanical Drawing There is a Mechanical Drawing class in Robinson Hall at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf where the boys are learning drafting. It is only for lx ys in the Senior, Junior, Sophomore and Freshman classes and the classes re conducted by Mr. Nogosek. Mechanical Drawing here is a beginner course and is a two-year course including definitions of material used, graphic construction, lettering, lay out of sheet, orthographic projection drawing and use of dimensions and many other things. The lx)ys also learn how to make blue prints. Girl Scouts The Girl Scouts took part in an international friendship project by making and filling friendship bags to be sent to Girl Scouts in Norway. The girls who made and filled hags were: Lucille Blaser, Lorraine Kubiak, Ruth Tuinstm, Elaine Kre.'sin, Marianna Hamden, Marjorie La More, Gloria Perhai, Jean Hauser, Clara Bongey, Nicolina Perri, Patricia Rise, Esther Nettesheim, Alice Flint and Mildred Shawan� !:asic. This project win car-tied o t under the guidance of Miss Ren-icbohm. The Brownies The Brownies had meeting; in their club rooms, elected officers and made plans. They enjoyed hikes, nature lessons, and social meetings. It seemed advisable to disband as u national organization. The group hopes to reorganize under a new name next year. The last meeting � vf the school year was a picnic supper, 1 uesday, May twenty first. The teacher sponsors were Miss Hobart, chairman, Mrs. Ellis and Miss Allen. The Brownie officers were, Shirley Miller, President and Catherine Schara, Secretary. Actiuiti i Mechanical Drawing is a good type of work for the deaf. A boy here may find out whether he is interested in thin kind of work and whether he is good at it. Then when he finishes school, he can go to a vocational school or a college to learn more about drafting. —J. 7. Home Economics In cooking the girls have made manv different things. At Christmas they all made candy and on V'alentine's Day the; made red heart-shaped cookies which they passed around to the teachers. The Senior and Junior girls took turns serving for the monthly teachers, lunch- 21 eons. The girls usually made the salad and one time the Junior girls made a chocolate cake for dessert. The Senior and Junior girls prepared n series of suppers for the teachers in the Home Economics dining room on April first, second, eighth and ninth. All year the girls were busy sewing and n style show took place in the auditorium on Friday, May seventeenth. Many girls modt'lled several pretty outfits such as summer and winter dresses, formats, pajamas, aprons, shorts, blouses, and slacks which they made in Home Economics. . his spring the senior girls have taken the course in Baby Care. They had n movie and also actually bathed a baby doll which had all the necessary equipment and clothes. Printing Graphic arts education at the Wisconsin School for the deaf is designed for boys in the Junior and Senior High School classes. High School girls from the Sophomore class through the Senior class may elect printing if they desire. A special course is offered for them. Seventh and eighth grade boys take the industrial arts printing course which covers elementary hand composition and various forms of display composition. Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior High School boys may take the course in Linotype and Intertype operation and maintenance. It is this group that sets the type, makes up and prints the Wisconsin Times. The Tattler is also produced by this group. Some attractive commercial printing done early this spring is worthy of mention. The programs for the Boy Scout Court of Honor were printed here in February. In March a booklet containing application blanks for enrollment in the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped were printed. The cover of this job contained several pictures showing activities at that school. The following hoys have been regular operators: William Binn, head operator, Lawrence Stafford, John Ralowicz and George Tschamer. David Carlson, Edward Czeraicki, Lorraine Kubiak and Elaine Kressin expect to join the force next year. In the pressroom Richard Nownkowslci knows his way around. William Binn is head cylinder pressman with Lawrence Stafford and George Tschamer as helpers. Roger Fill berg, who came to us from Racine Ilorlick High School, knows the business in the hand composition department and has been very dependable there. Beauty Culture Beauty Culture is on- of the course) offered by this sellout to the older girls who are interested in this field. The girls are taught shampooing, water-waving. finger-waving, stool-waving, and marcelling. They learn to give manicures, facials, oil and scalp treatments and to massage. This year the girls have also been taught to give cold waves with sets that they have purchased. Some of the boys have learned to cut hair. They assist in cutting the hair of the younger boys. The beauty shop in the has ment of Hannan Hall is well oqu p|Kxl with two shampoo chairs, two dryers, two barber chairs, a manicure table and other chairs. The room is well lighted by three large windows ami four wide r.iirrom extern! across the opposite wall. Woodworking From September to December the woodworking department in W. S. I), was closed for remodeling. There are many new improvements, such as, wood-work benches, an electrical bench, a metal am. glue bench and new machines for machine wood-working, ami wall panel space with the place for every tool outlined plainly in black paint. The painting is done in a separate finishing room; the drawing is done on a group of drawing tables; hand woodworking is done on the new individual benches. The lumber is kept in a storage room and sawing, drilling, trimming and a the work are done in the machine woodworking area separated by a railing from ;hc rest of the shop. The boys have been very much interested in making things there. They have 22 made wall shelves, end tables, small tables, lamps, stepladders, ladder chairs, wardrobes, cocktail tables and many other things George Tscharuer is making a bookcase, Robert Holmlund, a collarette, Jack Hathaway a cedar chest, and Ralph Voss, a da fry-feed cart. I� � a separate room Gerald Wed ward has been very much interested in weaving many-colored rugs. The Studio The studio at this school Is one of the busiest departments on the place. It seems that for almost every occasion the art department is called upon to help in one way or another. Early in the fall “Book Week posters were made to encourage reading. A little later girls and boys did their bit toward Machine Wood working Bench Wood working 23 the Community Council Carnival by making a number of posters for this project. At Christmas time, a life-size silhouette of Santa, his sleigh and his rein-deer was drawn and painted in the studio to be set up on the front of Swiler hall. The Junior Red Cross carried out an interesting project in the art department making many dainty Saint Patrick’s Pay and Easter nut cups and napkin holders to be sent to a veterans’ hospital. When these had been completed, they were exhibited at a Red Cross Tea in the studio. The senior girls were responsible for making the place cards and decorating the tables for each of the seven luncheon meetings of the faculty and the Home Economics luncheons. The table decorations and place cards for the Junior-Senior Banquet were the work of the Juniors as well as the dance program covers for the Prom, Betty Jahn decorated the east wall of the studio above the black-board with murals representing students of art. A number of Mexican murals used in decorating for the Junior From were also made in the art department. As usual, posters were made for the American Legion Poppy Pay Poster ('on-test. This year most of these were the work of younger students. Prizes were awarded to Anna Mae Fitch, I.eona Robbins and Richard Nowakowski in the order named. Two entries were sent in to the Regional Scholastic Art Award Contest in Milwaukee, a specimen of weaving by Annette Hering and a poster by Betty Jahn. Pictures of these entries are shown above. Annette’s entry was sent to the National Exhibit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Betty Jahn, who is interested in Fashion Art, sent in five entries to the American Fashions Competition sponsored by the Chicago Tribune. This spring, when the new sign was hung at the gate, the lettering on the sign wa3 done in the art department. A linoleum block, which was designed and etched by Edward Czernlcki, was used as a cover design for the Pelavan City Garden Club programs. Edward also printed the covers on the hand press in the studio. Great interest in weaving has been shown by the high school girls and two of the seniors hope to have looms of their own when they leave school. 24 1945-46 Basketball Squad l.clt in right. P. J. NctiHim, coach, I. Stanford, K. Caerntcki. J Lou . R Vow, K Richardson. Football This year for the first time in forty years the boys had no football team because of a shortage of boys. Two had operations In the summer and several did not return to school. Other hoys here were loo young to play. The rest of the boys had the urge to get in the game so they played six-man football among them-selves. Basketball Early In Novomlter the basketball squad started with three lef.ermen bad;. Later In January ano'her letterman joined the team for th remainder of the season. Our hoys lost 75 percent of the basket-hall games, hut they took it like good sjKirts. Baseball II. KHi . 1). Rr-tntcjc, D. Cirltoti, L. lV.� ctxk. years the suits still looked nice. The hoys played soft ball with Southern Regional teams. Considering the lack of practice the boys did pretty well. We lacked a good pitcher. Stanford and Ralowicz divided the work between them and as the season went on the boys showed some improvement. Cheer Leaders This season the W. S. I), baseball suits were used again. After being stored many 25 Left to njflit—A. Hcritic, L Ktibiak ind E- Novak The Seniors, As We Know Them Name N tcKivame Weakness Pet Peeve Hobby Sports Ambition Favorite Saying I want to.... Will am Binn Bill Teasing girls 1 lancing Taking care of flowers Football Printer What for Marry the freckled gal Anna Estling Corky Reading Bugs Collecting books Dancing Typist I can’t make it 48 you know. Have an unlimited wardrobe Falberg Rod Smoking Lossy people Girls • Basketball Coach Phooeyt Hum u ride all over America Annette Bering Freckles Eating Farms Sewing character Tennis Typist But you said.. Have a car Robert Bob War news Dancing Stamp collecting Bicycling Draftsman I read.... Travel to South America Betty Lou Jahn Lou Good times Doing dishes Collecting fashions Ice Skating Fashion designer 1 don’t believe it. Go to China Helen Lawrence Mickey Children Black, grexis hair Pasting greeting cards in scrap book Tennis Nurse’s aid What of it? Have a modem house Jenny Marino Shorty Good times Quarreling letter writing Swimming Typist If Travel to California Elaine Novak Hula Going to movies Getting up early Letter writing Swimming Typist (Censored) Run a day nursery Lawrence Stafford Larry Reading Greek stories Postcard Collecting Swimming Professor So what? Teach in foreign countries Joe Zinkovich Zinky Bragging Dishonesty Collecting guns Fishing and hunting n I knew it. Own a business Class History Ry Jennie Marino THE first member of this class to enter school was Robert Holmlund. but he did not stay long then as he was ill much of the time. Some time later a small Kiri with big. brown eyes and black bangs, all dolled up in white, came to take her place among the little ones. This was our artist-to-be, Betty Lou Jahn, a shy little miss, who was afraid of the million—so it seemed—faces about her. Betty Lou spent her first summer vaction here with Mr. and Mrs. Bray and their family. Only a tiny tot then, Betty Lou became very fond of Peter, the Bray’s German police dog and Peter was devoted to her too. One day Betty Lou nad a nut that she was unable to crack so she put it into Peter’s mouth and in a moment she had a cracked nut. The fall of 1932 brought four little tots who have remained faithfully through the years. Annette Hering was a freckle-faced little lady who soon acquired the nick-name of “Freckles” which has followed her through the years she has been here. She had many toys and other things which the girls liked to borrow. She was always generous and friendly so she made everyone happy. At first she liked this place very much but later she became homesick and returned to her home and spent one year at the La Crosse Day School. Lawrence Stafford, who now tips the scale at two hundred pounds will be remembered as a “skinny” little fellow who came slowly up the walk in black short pants. His hair was just as curly as it is now, but he was a bit more shy. William Binn came the same day as neatly attired as he is today and perhaps even more quiet. A friendship which began at the sand-pile still continues at the linotype machine and about the campus. Great excitement among the students greeted the coming of redheaded, freckle-faced, peppy, “twin” boys who turned out to be Joe Zinkovich and his younger brother, Fritz. Since they preferred the trout streams of the northwoods to “civilization”, and feared they were leaving the former forever, they made the trip from Medford to Delavan very interesting for Mr. Dunn and their fellow passengers on the train. When Jenny Marino's parents brought her here to school and were leaving the dormitory, Jenny bit the supervisor’s hand and screamed loudly, as she didn’t want the supervisor to hold her. She always wanted to be tall so she decided to ask a doctor for some medicine to make her grow. However, when she entered his office her shyness prevented her from asking for it and she is still nicknamed “Shorty”. In 1936 Elaine Novak, a very mischievous lassie with sparkling brown eyes, came to join the class. It was hard for the supervisors to manage our Elaine at first and she occasionally tried to run away 27 but never quite made it. She was always tray and entertained us when we were lonesome and made us happy when we were blue. For two years the class remained as it was. Then in the fall of 1938 Bob returned, a great deal taller, and a great deal huskier. The same year shy Helen Lawrence and our dimpled Anna Estling came. The making of signs startled Helen and when one of the girls made a funny face at her. she was frightened still more. This brought tears and soon she was being comforted by one of the older more sympathetic girls. Anna, however, feared nothing from the time she came proudly up the walk carrying her suit-case. Someone told her that she must watch her things carefully or she would lose them. To be on the safe side, she hid her clothes under the mattress at first. Last fall Roger Falberg joined us. He quickly learned to sign and spell and entered into his work at school with interest in all subjects. His interest in all activities at the school was matched by the feeling of his school-mates toward him. From the day on which Robert first entered until today, this class has undergone many changes.. Many have joined the class and dropped out later when high wages or other interests tempted them. There have been many good times and occasional fights, especially between Bill and Joe. There has been plenty of mischief such as the the time when several of the boys gathered several hundred June-bugs in a box. After shaking the box hard they felt a funny buzzing sound inside and decided to free the noisy insects near a group of older boys who were being assigned their afternoon jobs. The excitement caused was worth the punishment of having to sweep most of the sidewalks around the campus. In plays the boys put on, Joe and Bill were always the crooks or robbers while Lawrence played the role of the beautiful heroine. Class Prophecy „„ AFTER several years as a high school teacher at the School for the Deaf at Honolulu. Hawaii, one fateful day as I hurried down some steps, I slipped and hit a sharp corner with my head. That was in 1956. Finding myself spinning in the air. I wondered where I would land. After a shower of stars cleared away, suddenly a sign post appeared and I was rather astonished to find myself on the way to Mars, and at a distance of 3.700 miles from the earth. After landing there, I felt quite helpless in this strange land. Startled by a low pitched voice. I turned around and saw a tall, lean man of extra-ordinary appearance. He demanded a card of identification, but at that time I had none. He snapped out an order and soon soldiers appeared. I asked him what this was for. He answered that he was the ruler of Castile and that I was his prisoner. It was 28 Robert Holmlund, who had turned out to be a war leader after all his talking about war in his schooldays. In the prison where many other civilians had been put, I encountered one of the women. I thought she resembled someone whom I had long forgotten so I took a better look at her. It was Elaine Novak in rags, and she had been brutally beaten. Her husband and three children had been killed. I felt very sorry for her but seemed to bring little comfort to her. In a few days, after proving my innocence to my old classmate, was let out of the prison. I then wandered around in the damaged city. This grew so depressing that when I noticed a car coming, I hitchhiked to Villia and got off there. Walking down the street. 1 saw a woman who had difficulty in carrying bundles. At the same lime two children were bothering her. So I ran and helped her. Openmouthed. I saw that she was Annette Hering in costly robe-. She said that her husband, the Ruler of Villia, had escaped to Clon-.ncre. another country, to help someone rebel against the Ruler of v'astile. I wondered who he was and she seemed to read my thought so she told me that her beloved husband was none other than her childhood sweetheart. William Binn. Romeo of the senior class. She told me that I should go to Clonmere, for a surprise would await me there. So I took this advice and went to Clonmere. Sure enough, a surprise did await me. Instantly I was captured and brought to a court in Slane as I was thought to be a spy. Sitting high on a throne, a beautiful queen beckoned to me to come up to her. Everything around her enchanted me and I kept looking at her for a long time. Remembering Annette's remark. I took a good look at her and was very much surprised to see that it was Anna Estling. Casually I said “Hi. Corky”. Immediately she bombarded me with hundreds of questions. At last I told her that I was Lorry. We rejoiced at meeting each other and she took me on a tour of the town. We stopped at a heavily guarded factory, which almost frightened me out of my wits, because great numbers of atom bombs and other frightful weapons of war were being made there. Inside she called one of her gallant friends. As he came up, I noticed a familiar swinging of arms. He was William Binn, who was helping the queen of Clonmere rebel against the Castilians. Then I asked them where the rest of my classmates were. They furnished me with the whereabouts of all except one. While spending my time traveling all over Mars, I could never understand why I was captured at every land as soon as I arrived there. At Doonhaven, a small peaceful country, a tall, slim woman in clothes of the latest fashion was passing in a parade so I asked one of the attendants who this was. I was told that she had been announced as the Queen of Eton. She happened to notice me because I was dressed very differently from the other people. She demanded to know who I was and I told her. When the people heard that I was 29 from Honolulu, Hawaii, on the earth, shrieks filled the air for they seemed to fear people of earth. I was helpless under her influence, but she was so clever that I admired her great wisdom. I knew that she was Betty Jahn by the talent for ail and designing shown in her costume and carriage. She asked me if I would be willing to accompany her to Point Levis in Panatela and I told her I would be glad to. Traveling to Panatela was the best trip I had. Beautiful scenery and peaceful, sprawling towns were all along the line. We arrived at Point Levis and were welcomed into the palace. A small, friendly queen stood waiting at the door and hugged Queen Jahn. No wonder! I was dumbfounded when I found out that she was Jenny Marino, Queen of Panatela. Both had been very good friends since their schooldays and their friendship seemed never to wane. The Queen of Panatela asked us to accompany her to No Man's Land, where she was going to make a peace treaty with the king of that country. As soon as we reached there, terror seized us. War, bombed cities, slaves and concentration camps were all around us. A red-haired king appeared and offered a compromise with the Queen of Panatela. It was Joseph Zinkovich, who had terrorized several countries. In my opinion he was far meaner than the ruler of ( astile. After a few days there, I was very glad to leave this panic-stricken land. But I did not know where to go. Suddenly I remembered that there was one more classmate I had not seen. That set me wondering where she was. I went on and my next stop-over was in Brod-drick in Homeland. There I saw a beautiful carriage with four attendants coming down the street. It stopped and out stepped a beautiful woman in strange clothes. Hearing her singing “Why Don’t You Fall In Love With Me”, I recalled my schooldays. Just then Helen Lawrence came into my mind; but being a stranger. I was still afraid to greet her. So I wrote her a note and received a cordial welcome. At the supper table I felt as if I were leaving Mars. On the way to the earth I noticed on the small island of Oahu that a man was dragging a girl to his cave. I could not believe my eyes so I took a good look at him. It was Roger Falberg, who had always chased girls, but never got one. I wish I could have stopped a little longer to see if he retained this one. Falling down to the earth terrified me. When I woke, I found myself in a hospital wrestling with several doctors and nurses. Whewf! Were all these events actually true or just a dream? To my dying day I will never know. 30 Class Will By Anna Estling WE, the class of 1046 of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, located in the city of Delavan, in the county of Walworth, in the state of Wisconsin do declare this to be our last will and testament. We hope that the ones who are mentioned will make good use of the gifts which have been bequeathed to them. To Supt. Milligan. Mrs. Lowe, our principal, the teachers and supervisors, we give our sincere thanks for their kindness which we will never forget. To the Junior Class, we leave our textbooks and everything that has been used by us. William Binn leaves his sense of humor to Ray Wyman, his love of sports to Jerry Long. Anna Estling bequeaths her love of books to Athleen Dahl, her talkative ways to Dorothy Faber, her knowledge of Current Events to Jenny Bongey. Annette Hering leaves her ability in sewing to Marjorie La More, her gracefulness in signing to Evelyn Hageman, her neatness in dress to Wilma Kubiak, her speed to Lillian Johnson. Roger Falberg desires to have his fondness for girls go to George Tscharner, his quick wit to Richard Leonard, his famous “ha’ “ha”, to Rosalie Taggart, his indolence to John Ralowicz. Robert Holmlund wants to leave his knowledge of world affairs to Leonard Stanford, his skill in drafting to Marwood Burr, his quietness to Keith Richardson. It is the desire of Betty Jahn that her man-hating characteristic be handed down to Ruth Steinacker, her famous “blah”, “blah” to Esther Nettesheini, her artistic ability to Marianna Ilarnden, her love of stylish clothes to Gloria Perhai. Helen I.� awrenee leaves her modest ways to Jean Hauser, her love of comic books to Elaine Kressin, her love of tennis to Ruth Tuinstra. Jennie Marino leaves her ability to keep her weight down to Lorraine Kubiak. her letter-writing hobby to Delores Kubiak. her quietness to Pat Rise. Elaine Novak bequeaths her giggles to Edward Czernicki, her ability to take life easy to Nicolina Perri. her love of sports to Barbara Brooks. Lawrence Stafford bequeaths his ability as a student to Philip Plocar, his love of books to Richard Nowakowski. Joe Zinkoivch desires to leave his love of argument to James Long, his love of fishing and hunting to George Grant, his ability as a fox trapper to John Ralowicz. Witnesses: Junebugs Butterflies 31 1— Corky corks up u man. 2— Fancy I’ants!! 3— Who’s the Pin-up boy? 4— Rirdie Binn coming down, o—Poor jitter-bug frirl! G—What a baby! 7— Your honor! 8— Wolf! O-O-O-O-O-Wolf! !)—Bering hunting her honey. 10— Sweetie Pie! 11— Dog-lover! 32 —Caricatures by Iietly Lou John 33 Calendar of 1945-46 B,, Jo«p„ z, SEPTEMBER 2—The seniors got together at the N. F. S. D. picnic to gloat over how lucky they were to have only one more year to go. 5— Hello, Gang! Many new faces are added. The good “ole W. S. D. is in full swing. 6— Quiz kids with books on the way to classes. 10— Early Grid days at W. S. 1). displaced by six-man football because of lack of material. 11— “Wuky and his pal, Bradford from Texas stopped here en-route to Gal audet in “Wuky’s ole jalopy. 14— Pupils are not allowed to leave the campus because of polio. 15— Another college student. Betty Estling stopped here to take her hst look at W. S. 1). and her friends before leaving for Washington, D. C. 1C—Cooking in log cabin, delicious food! Harry Dawe killed 21 dies with one strike. 21—Hurrah! Mr. Milligan is to be our superintendent! Bets are paid by the losers and the lucky get piggy-back rides around the campus. 27—Binn, Zinkovich and Holmlund remained in the school building waiting till the rain stopped, but a few minutes to 6 o’clock they had to rush to the dining room. It poured all night, too. They say one of the teachers had to swim home. 29— Robert Holmlund was the first fella to come out with red fannels and a fur coat. 30— Robinson made a jump for the porch but landed in a big mud hole. OCTOBER 1— Mr. Neesam’s birthday—seems as if he grows younger every year! 2— Free again, we can get to town and go home, too, because the polio scare is over. 3— “Dog Trouble —By Chester Beers—deaf actors. 6— The members of the S. J. S. had a picnic for the new members at the log cabin. 7— Keith Richardson’s birthday—spent in Milwaukee to get away from the brats here. 8— Cold weather is coming. Brrrr. 10—“Strong man Carlson had two cracks in his ankle bone in the six-man football game. Mrs. Lowe found her missing diamond. A deep breath! 13—Without a glance Keith Richardson wrinkled a paper which he 34 thought was a candy paper and down on the curb he tossed it. Before it was too late he found out that it was a ten-dollar bill. 15—Basketball practice starts. 19—Bill Binn took part in basketball practice in stocking feet. Between halves he quit because he had blisters on his soles anti his big toes, too. 23—Ralph Voss came back after working on his father’s farm. 2-1—Extra!! Zinkovich and Carlson got their crutches mixed all the time. 27- Hallowe’en Party— A marvelous Hallowe’en play written by Betty Jahn. 29— Edward Czemicki failed to make a fire with (lint and steel. If at first you don’t succeed—etc. 30— Mr. and Mrs. Milligan, Ann and Billy came to make their home with us. A new boy from Racine, Rod” Falberg came to join the senior class. 31— Three calves wandered around the coal yard and the ‘‘poor’’ printers helped our farmer drive them out into the farm yard. NOVEMBER 1— Mr. Milligan assumed his duties as superintendent. The reception—a pleasant affair—Seniors invited. 2— A pair of sparrows made their home in the basement of Bray Hall during the night. 17—A baby girl, Susan Doris, came to brighten the home of our scout master. 21— Most of us went home for Thanksgiving. Blizzard blocked roads. Pupils stranded in bus depots, some in farm houses along the road. 22— Pupils here had a big Thanksgiving dinner. Yum Yum! 26—Pupils back from their vacation. No trouble getting back. DECEMBER 1— Mrs. Esther Burcham assumed her duties as our new school nurse. 2— Lawrence Stafford’s letter on the question ‘‘Should all women give up their jobs to unemployed men?” appeared in Elsie Robinson’s column. ‘‘Young America”, in the Hearst Sunday papers. 5—Yumm! venison for the Chef Club. 9—Seniors had their graduation pictures taken. Mrs. Crosby caught Anna Estling imitating an animal that chews its food twice. 14—Stork brought Mr. and Mrs. John Gant a baby girl, Jill Evelyn. Open House, a pleasant affair, was sponsored by the senior class. 35 class in the Milligan apartment. 17—Christmas play “Christmas Carol” by the members of the Ariadna and Phoenix Literary Societies. Five seniors in the play— William Binn, Scrooge; Roger Falberg, the Spirit of Christmas Past: Lawrence Stafford, Mr. Fezziwig; Anna Kstling, Mrs. Fezziwig; Robert Holmlund, Mr. Fred Scrooge and Helen Lawrence. Mrs. Fred Scrooge. 19— Yippee!! All except Anna Estling went home for a two and a half week vacation. 20— Anna left, the last one to go. JANUARY 8—All returned to school but left their memories and thinking caps at home. .Notice the snappy bracelet Corky is sporting—from her marine. Hm! 8— Grrr, Reviews started— 9— Who was the Big Sleepy Head?—Mr. Kastner awoke at 7:10. Breakfast at 7:1.5. Poor Hula hears of Sipek for the first time. 11— Basketball with St. Catherine. 12— Again with Rockford Deaf. 16— Joey went to the dormitory instead of going to the Chef Club cuz he thought it was four o’clock already—Dreaming of--? 17— A baby boy, Robert Abel, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Abel Jones (the former Miss Glenore Williams.) 19— Boo Hoo—our team was swamped by D. H. S., 54 to 43. 20— Didn’t anyone tell Corky that she was in church? She nearly clapped her hands after the priest finished the sermon. 21— Is “Whiz Kid” Scotch or Jewish? Almost every night he counts his money. 23— He’s still counting and complains about the pennies. Poor fellow! 24— Mrs. Bertha Redenius left for Florida for a vacation. Mr. Milligan helped the Illinois School for the Deaf celebrate its centennial. 26— Examinations are over. What a relief! 27— Many of us went home to get over the headache from those examinations. 29—How many birthday cards did Mrs. Crosby and Novak get? FEBRUARY 1— Change of tablemates in the dining room. A dance—Supt. Milligan taught “Square Dances”. As Ralowicz went to Chicago, Dahl was a wall flower at the dance. “Mickey” and “Corky” went to the “Mask Ball” in Chicago. Any luck there? ? ? 2— Basketball game between W. S. D. and Milwaukee Silents, 49 36 to 39 in W. S. D.’s favor. 3—Mildred S. said that Joey looked like Van Johnson. Why does she carry around a picture of Van Johnson? By mistake Jim Lon got a can of lard to be served as maple ice cream. What is he dreaming of? 9—A program of magic. Thanks to Delavan Division No. 80, N.F. S.D. 11—Lt. De Lance gave us another thrill. 14—Valentine Party. How many Valentines did you get? 22— George Washington Party. Boys had to wear black bow-ties and the girls, colonial hair-dos. They looked wonderful. 26—“Sure”, said Harry Da we, after Joey asked him if he would like to play a new card game “52 Pick Up”. Poor Harry’s back!— ask him. MARCH 3— Mrs. B. Redenius came back from her vacation in Florida—Her face and arms are nicely tanned. 4— Charles Butler’s hip is broken. 6— Mildred S. explained to Guy Kelly how she could get a handsome lad and mentioned Van Johnson, her favorite movie star. 7— Spring is just around the corner (Where’s the corner?) 11—“The Marines”, Donald Reinick’s team, won the Hollister club basketball championship. 13— Two “1900” seniors? They have side-bums. APRIL 1—Holmlund went to look for the left-handed monkey wrench. 5— Juniors treated the seniors to a “fall-fest” at the Delavan roll-er-rink. 7—Treats at Miss Williams’ after “Leave Her to Heaven”. Penny quiz. 9—The “Grunt and Groan” boys had it out with the fellows from Janesville S. V. H. and won. Well, we always did say Mr. Kast-ner makes us work pretty hard. 14— Senior Banquet at Mr. Milligan’s apartment. Had a bang-up time. Estling had to do knee bends for three minutes. Take off any poundage? 15— The “Rasslers” did it again, swamping Janesville, 21-12. 16— First softball game with Darien on the Darien diamond— Darien won, 25-11. 18—Home to see the bunnies. We all were wondering how much food we would get and if we’d get bus seats. 23— “Here is where we fell asleep”, say the bookmarks we find in almost obliterated pages of those pretty textbooks as the monkey brains get together for another session. The diamond squad traveled to Walworth and brought back 37 another loss—18-4 it was this time. 30___The school gets a 45 minute vacation to watch a baseball game (if it can be called a respectable name like that). Darien committed the afternoon’s murder, 87-11. MAY 1—May basket excitement 3—Arbor Day—senior tree and buried treasure. 3___Junior Prom—A night in Old Mexico. Prom King: John Ral- owicz. Prom Queen: Lorraine Kubiak. 9-10__College Exams! Oh me! Oh my! Who will make it? 11 Senior and Junior Banquet—A gala affair—the first of it s kind. Formals. corsages. Lots of razzing but we can take it. 14—The Senior girls enjoyed “Road to Utopia ’ with Miss Renne-bohm and delicious refreshments at Mrs. Llewellyn s home. 25— Senior Dinner. 26— Sunday School class honored at Baptist church for regularity of attendance. Mr. Milligan, speaker. 27__Faculty theater party for seniors—“The Virginian and eats at the Nut Shop. 30—Memorial Day—Picnic dinner. The Seniors As Others See Them Most jmpular girl........Elaine Novak Most studious girl.......Annette Bering Most light-hearted girl... .Anna Estling Most artistic girl..... Betty Eou Jahn Most respectful to superiors. .J. Marino Most cooperative girl. . Annette Bering Best dancer............Betty Eou Jahn Most talkative girl......Anna Estling Peppiest girl............Elaine Novak Quietest girl............Jenny Marino Best sport.............Annette Bering Best natured girl. ....Helen Lawrence Best dressed girl......Helen Lawrence J oiliest girl...........Elaine Novak Most interested in current events....... Anna Estling. Most popular boy------Lawrence Stafford Most studious hoy-----Lawrence Stafford Most light-hearted boy-----Joe Zinkovich Most artistic boy......Robert Holmluml Most respectful to superiors. .Holmlund Most co-operative boy..........Bill Binn Best dancer.............Lawrence Stafford Most talkative boy... .Robert Holmlund Peppiest boy ..............Roger Falbcrg Quietest boy...............J Zinkovich Best sport.....................Bill Binn Best natured boy ..............Bill Binn Best dressed boy...........Roger Falbcrg J oiliest boy..............Roger Ealborg Most interested in current events........ Robert Holmlund 38 I