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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1947 volume:

The 1947 TATTLER Phoenix Green from tlir nir Published by the Graduating Class of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf Delavun, Wis. Dedication This issue of the Tattler is dedicated to the memory of France K. Fowler, who spent the best years of her life as a teacher here. She appreciated the beauty of Phoenix Green, ns the school grounds ure culled, and visualized what the school meant to those who received instruction here. Tins led her to compote the poem l'hoenix Green” which is printed on the next page. The |x� em expresses better than anything we can say the love all of us bear for the school and its lasting influence on the lives of those who grow from childhood to young manhood and womanhood within its environs. t'pon tkiM green. beneath tin shade Of maple grand. Him- many friendship haw been madt That life-long stand] 2 Phoenix Green % France K. Fouler Oh! scene of beauty bright and rare, Dear I'hoenix Green! No place more dearly loved nor fair Our eye hath seen. So spot with thee can well compare, Pear I'hoenix Green! Hero Nature hIwwk a smiling face On all below. In winsome guise and dainty grace. Which well we know, Her loveliness upon this place She doth bestow. Hero an we stand with bonding beads. In reverence true, A panorama fair she spreads Unto our view. The winding brook the meadow treads Through pastures new:— O’er ficlils of verdant, living green Our glances sweep; The quiet pond reflects the hue Of azure deep, While willows drooping on the bank A sentinel keep. But dearer yet than Beauty's call So softly sweet Are other voices that enthrall And oft repeat; Are memories hallowing e'en the ground Beneath our feel. Herc wise and good men, long ngo. Planted our school. Here many happy yean are Xpert. Beneath its rule. Ami knowledge here acquired has proved A useful tool. For those whose influence cannot fad© Have trod this land. Upon this green, beneath the shade Of maples grand, How many friendships have been made That life-long stand! Our love, dear Green, stands any test That time may make. I.ct Beauty. Gratitude, all the rest Their due share take. Yet that for which we love Thee best I Friendship's sake. Oh scene of beauty, bright and rare. Dear Phoenix Green! No place more dearly loved, nor fair. Our eye hath seen, No .quit with Thee can well compare Dear Phoenix Green. .1 Class Roll Dorothy Faber. Hartford Evelyn Hageman, Brooklyn Elaine Kressin, Rockficld Lorraine Kubiak. Milwaukee Esther Nettesheim. Hartford John Ralowicz. Marshfield Rosalie Taggart, Manawa George Tscharner. Delavan Class Officers Lorraine Kubiak. President Elaine Kressin. Vice President Rosalie Taggart. Secretary George Tscharner. Treasurer Class Colors Royal Blue and White Class Motto Always look forward; Never backward. Class flower White Carnation 4 Administration John C. C m.. � mn Sufirrintendcnt Defnirtment of Public I it true! ion Frank V. Powell Director Bureau for Hand trap fieri Children W. M. MlIXlUAN Superintendent Witcorvnti School for the l-raf a IktRA II. Lokk Principal Wi con tin School for the Deaf High School and Teachers . 4 - a £font row, left to right: Manvln Bond, Mrs. Evelyn Gant, Mrs. Geneva Llewellyn, , Williams, Edith MatteaonA Anthony Nogo.-ek. , Back row: John Gant, MnA Jo-.-jo Storey, Charles Dunn. Fred V 2? -4 y $r lntermecbdft irfid Primary Teachers A r 0 Front row, left to right: Charles Duick, Mr . Edra Duick, Mrs. Dorothy Best, Mr . Avis Stewart. Anna May Lange, Duncan Cameron. Middle row: Mn. Madge Ellis, Marvel {tabuii, Alice Coburn, Mrs. Gertrude Pynn. Mr . Martha Kelsey. I 5 Back row: Mrs. Helen TIhmikW, Nina VanrOhs John Moore. Thfmj S Front row, left to right: Orrol Burnn. Elsie Metzger, Amin Einolt. Middle row: Selma Knstner. Eltnn Geyer, Ednn Kedcnius, Hazel Root, Margurrt Delaney, Margaret Uppo. Bark row: Glenn Holt, August Kaxtner, Robert Vi Rcott. Officers and Maintenance Staff •A Front row, left to right: Michael Kuglitsch, Theresa Kuglitsch. Veru Wescott, Glad vs Haverfeldt. Andrew Raran. .Middle row: Minnie Wittig, Hazel Dayton, Ido Bauntharh, Christian llirte. Top row: Edward Cuvunuugh, Harriet Barker, Andreas Schramski, Garfield Collard. 1 Absent: Rose Ash, Matron; Bertha Redenius, Elsie Rcdcnius, Adeline Malm, Carl Fern, Pearl Ifelrq niak, l ora Engelke, Elondinn Mueller. - 7 4 TC Graduates DOROTHY FABER Hartford .� Nil t fhtfiM iwl n nrr lirrJ. Literary Society. A..I Lit � n� n. i «« -4i Miinilur, 1947 EVELYN' HACKMAN Brooklyn ff« ethtr 11 4J fair 41 tkt. Literary Soriny, Awl Ticwurrr, 194-1 ‘41; Literary, twenty. Librarian. 1 4J 44! S.jTB. A� � l. I.iluarian. 194s 46. ELAINE JUNE KRESSIN Rockftdd «.tc VN. � i.v u rtuuctJ. S.J.S riimioi of Spuria, 194)-'47; Liter ary Society Secretary. i94 ' 4?; (law Secretary, i9is’40: Claw Vicr-preaulrni. t|A 47; Claw HUtory. 4 7 ESTH ER NETTBSH EIM Hartford i'Ar u til a ntUo u tmj itH.itr hemtl. I.itrrarr S« .rt l.iltromn. 1 44 49; S.J. S. AM. IVtrrlitr hI Spurt . i• «f. Umi V«fmli)r� t, • vi i ‘4 JOHN IlALOWJCZ Marshfield Hu |tft u merer dull. Ckairntan uf AlMriw,. T9«V 46; Utcrarj ytxitly TrcaMjtrt, 104ft’it; llottutcrr CMl Sermary. 104 4?: Clt.i Tir..mn. MMJ- 4«; Monitor, i«4.t '4 . Baccalaureate Service Sunday afternoon, June 1, 1947 at 2:30 o’clock SCRIPTtiRR READING PRAYER SONG—Beatitudes .......................................... Malotte Sung by . . . Miss Barbara Horn Signed by .... Elaine Kresajn ADDRESS ......................................Rev. Henry P. Freeling SONG—The Lord’s Prayer...................................... Malotte Sung by ... Mr. Robert Clark Signed by . Esther Nettesheim BENEDICTION Commencement Program Thursday evening, June 5, 1947 at eight o’clock PRELUDE MUSIC.............................Miss Mary Jane Beswick PRESENTATION OF COLORS....................................Boy Scouts PROCESSIONAL INVOCATION ..................... . . . Rev. Henry P. Freeling SONG—O Master Let Me Walk With Thee........... . H. P. Smith Sung by ... Mr. Robert Clark Signed by .... John Ralowicz “WELCOME .........................Lorraine Kubiak. Class President ADDRESS ..................................... Dr. Daniel T. Cloud Superintendent. School for the Deaf. Jacksonville, Illinois PRESENTATION OF AWARDS .............................Mr. Leo Perry County Commander, American Legion PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES Mr. W. M. Milligan Superintendent, Wisconsin School for the Deaf SONG—Life.............................................• . Pearl Curran Sung by . . . Miss Barbara Horn Signed by . . . Marianna Hamden BENEDICTION ............................... Rev. Henry Freeling RECESSIONAL ............................... Miss Mary Jane Beswick to As We Were as Children 1. Lorraine 2. George 2. John 4. Rosalie (rijfht) 5. Evelyn (left) 6. Dorothy 7. Esther (right) 8. Elaine Class History Looking back to the year of 1932, Evelyn llngrmnn, Klainc Krwudn, and John Kalowicz came to W.S.R John and Elaine were in Mrs. Thomas’ class. Evelyn went to Miss Sparling's cliuw and wm a pet among tiic older girls. It is hard to believe it, but she actually was chubby in those days. One day Mrs. Thomas took Elaine and John to a club to demonstrate how they could talk. Elaine did not want to say, -Doll , when Mrs. Thomas held up the doll which belonged to her daughter. She cried and spoiled everything until Mrs. Thomas let her hold it. When Mrs. Thomas let her hold it, she could never let it go. Elaine has been the tomboy of the class till recently. She has been guard on the busketball team with I.orrainc. On John’s birthday. Mrs. Thomas gave him a party. They had a movie. John was on our basketball team for three years and won a W . He was also prom king, our junior year. In 1933, Dorothy Faber and George Tschnrner came along and entered Mrs. Thomas’ class. Dorothy Faber, throughout her school days, has been quiet and faithful to her studies. Through the years. George has been a devotee of model airplane building. So far he h88 made fifty. A curly headed brunette kid came next in 19-29. She was Lorraine Kubink who hailed from I'aul Hinner in Milwaukee, t-orruino is a wonderful mimic of other (ample and has often entertained ua with her take ofT . She was a forward on the basketball team In 1943 which won all the U names with other school . She reigned with John at our Junior prom. She has been our cheerleader for three years. In eighth grade, an attractive young lady who was to rnmain with us till the end came from St. John’s in Milwaukee. Esther was the belle of this school for a time. Her first experience in home economic? was in reading a recipe. At first she thought cooking meant just measuring the ingredients called for and not following the directions for combining them. She was hom«‘-coraing queen her senior year. Our class was so large it was divided Into two ci sres from fifth grade to eighth grade. Then we were merged in our freshman year for the first time and we numbered fifteen pupils n huge class for our high school. Gradually our ranks dwindled and we wen seven. Rosalie Taggart came in our Junior year and swelled our ranks to eight. Because of her hearing she been our radio interpreter. She has kept u on our toes in school with her ready answers. Our junior year was a busy one. We decorated for the prom with a Mexican theme. Right after that we arranged and gave the Junior-Senior Banquet. Wo were the first class to have a banquet and the first eighth grade to get certificates. Our senior year found us no less busy with our Tattler”, home economics suppers, assembly programs, tests, college examinations, and last hut not least GRADUATION. —Elaine Kresrin The Seniors As VVe Know Them Name Nickname Favorite P� «?ime Pet Peeve Ambition Favorite Saying Dorothy Faber Dot Reading movie magazine.- Washing dishe Office worker Can’t Evelyn Hngenuin Red Receiving nnd writing letters Comics Typist It makes me tired Elaine Kretadu June Taking pictures Washing dtshe Photographer or Physical Ed. Sure Enough Lorraine Kuhink l.o rry Reading Awkward fellows Dramatic Actress Stop being Silly Esther Nettesheim Essie Reading newspaper Being teased Office worker Teacher You see! John Rnlowicjc Johnny Sport Quictnoss Mechanic That’s no! Rosalie Taggart Rosie Listening to Radio Being tensed Teacher of the Deaf Murder! George Tacharner Reto Modeling Airplane- Smoking and drinking Airplane Pilot Uh! 12 Front row. left to right: Mildred Shnwanokasic, David Carlaon, Alice Flint-Back row: Kdward Ceernicki, Jean Hauser, Mariannu Harnden. Robert Nichols. Ninth and Tenth Grades ydU- F'ront row, left to ri� rht: Wilma Kubiak, Patricia Rise, I More Kubiak. Doris [edracyer. Ora Olaoh. .. Middle row: Keith Richardson, Nicoiina Perri, Wayne White. Athlene Dahl. Leonard Peacock. Top row; Mnrwoxi Burr, Raymond Wyman. Ralph Voss, Jerry Ijjiik. Not in the picture: James Lome. Phillip Plocar, Donald Reinick. Leon ia Front row. left to rijrht: John Goetz, Fe Lotto Avcrill, Dorothy Robbing. Claud® SweeUlla. Middle row: Marjorie I-a More, Daniel l«ewi� , Eugene Szejna. Helen LcBel Top row: Lucille Bla er, Francis Thompson. Buford Hunter. Front row, left to rittht: Adelaide Fuller, l-esetta TenEyck, Delortf Elat mm. Betty Gorkowski, Donna Milton, Joan Szejnu. Middle row: Ruth Tuinutra, Marilyn Smith, Clara Bonttoy, Gloria I'erhai, Barbara Brooke. Top row: George Grant, Richurd 1-eoiinrd, Robert Turluck. Jack Hnthway. Clifford Walluce. Advanced Manual Classes Seventh and Eighth Grades 4th, 5th, and 6th Grades ft Firm row, loft to rijcht: I‘avid Christianson, Sianu Hakkiln, Jimmy Pcrhnl, Joan Sharpe, Robert Rousch, Warren Hnroldson. Second row: Billy Scherer, Medont Williams, Jean Jenkin , Catherine Schara, Betty Sanderson, Janet Kluck. Third row: Leslie WilUnore, Walter Kidler, Patty Faulkner, Leslie Gleich, Milton Lee. Fourth row: Melvin I-ast. Robert Sanderson, Guy Kelly. Primary, Intermediate Manual Classes First row, left to ri� {ht: Peter Klundby, Christine Gondti, Jerome Kasxulm, Barbara Me Kelvcy, Janie F.benelcr, Claire la� Fortfo. Second row: Ruth Blodjrett, Bruce Christenson, Franklin DobbntU, Melvin Stein. Third row: Bonnie Coput, Fred Webber, Mary Lou Adams. Top row: Charles Butler, Robert Sand, Ray Fitch, Veodll Robinson. IS Roc KFiELD GT) Hartfo rd I ARShFieLO jQi Manawa c Delavan flooMLYN 4 M ilWAUKEE Third Grade Fir� t row. left to right: Vivian Hurd, Allen Blackmon . Bernice LuKratla, Richard Gruikowski, Janet Beall Dunne Olson, Donna Hanson. Second row: Shirley Mdler, Row Bible, Carol Hanson, Klmcr Kru-kowxki, Deloris Erlnndson, l-aura White. Third row: Alice Fitch, Lee Nelson, Dougin- Schmid, Larry Bos. Betty Weeks. Fourth row: Jerry Noble, David Boettcher, Putnriu Koehler, Marvin Anderson. First and Second Grades Front row. left to right: Arvid I.undgron, JoAitn Wilcox. Ellon HoUxmun, Roger Knutson, Deanna Rabiolu, l ouiae Henderson, Eldon Wood. Middle row: Dunne Anderson, Rose Mary Eldrcd, Pearl Thieme, Lois Tyvol, Lula Peck, Jack Hansen. Ton row: Dean Webb, Andy Nordby, Donald DuBois, Leon Bongey, Stanley Helgeson. James Miller. First, Second and Third Preparatory Front row, left to right: Chur-lene Sjoquixt, Eddie Sxejna, Janet Delap, Karen Morse, John Rabiola, Gloriu Kulus, Hurlean Smith, Jimmy Dnllman. Second row: Sandra Heed, La Vonne Christopherson,. Bobby Beaudrie, Melinda Eldrcd, Paul Spcvacek, I net Sandwick, lx e Fraxier, Ro-alic Pierstorff. Third row: Billy Reinick, Lloyd Olson, Kyah Nytraurd. Marvin Huehner, Jimmie Reinick, Martin Hucbner. lairry Steinackcr. Fourth row: George Mackovcy, Betty Byrne, Leonard Adnmski, Fred Stouter. Curol Weiss, Delores Anderson, Howard Challoncr. 18 Wisconsin Students at Gallaudct College Front: Roger Falbcrg, Ntihiu Krestin. Hear: John Kubis, Michael Wukndtnovich, Burton Schmidt, Lawrence Staiford. Galluudct College, in Washington, I). C., in unique in that it ix the only college for the deaf In the world. The college wax founded by act of Congress hi 1868 upon the suggestion of Dr. Kdward M. Gallaudct and opened its doors in September 1864. It wax first known as the National Deaf Mutes College. In 1894 n� a result of a petition by Its alumni the name was changed to Gallaudct College in honor of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudct. who started the first permanent school for the deaf in America at Hartford, Conn. Thus it was that the father, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudct, founded the first school for the deaf and hix son, Kdward Miner Gallaudct, founded the first college. The college is supported by the Federal Gov- ernment and ix open to deaf students of all our states and territories. At the start Congress provided for ouly ten scholarships. This number has increased to one hundred sixty. Over 2250 deaf men and women have received instruction there. Wisconsin has been well represented. having sent close to a hundred students, all of whom wore prepared here for the entrance examination required of candidates for admission. The six students shown in the picture are the Wisconsin students now attending the college. John Kubis and Michael Wukndinovich arc both from Milwaukee. Nelda Krcssin is from Rock-field. Burton Schmidt resides in Oshkosh, Roger Fa 1 berg is a Racine boy nnd Lawrence Stafford hails from Park Fulls. 19 W) School Activities , ( oZ) '•Afe _ 'iuf GIRL SCOUT TROOP Girl Scouts The Girl Scout in an organization which was started here in 1U43. It is part of the nntionnl organization. The 30 members art of various grades, but all must he over twelve years of age. Every Thursday ufternoon this year the Intermediate Girl Scout have met in the Girl Scout room. Sometimes they play Karnes or go on a hike. They worked on a scrapbook in which they put things of interest. They will send this scrapbook to Europe. l-ast year they packed bags containing useful articles for girls in Norway. Each also put her name and address in a hair, and five of them have received letter from Norw � Kiun school Kiris. Mis I ouise Solvent, a former nurse here at W.S.IXj translate! some of the let tern. The following paragraph have been taken from these letter : “I must write a few lines to you to give you many thousand thanks for the nice bag that I got. There were so many useful things In It. Mother was Kind for the sewinK thing for it has been very hard to get thread here. All of u girls got the same bag in the school. I got mine exactly on my birthday which was October loth, and I was thirteen year old. Thnnks for the package that I received from you. You can be sure that 1 was huppy. I am 13 years old ami go to school. 1 have a long way to go to school, 4 km. I go to school on skis in winter, but in the summer I walk.' •‘Thank for the very welcome gift. So nice to know that you p; p|r in America think of u� . The things In the bag are very necessary things. It is very hard to buy things in this war-stricken country. I am in a sanitarium at Grano. All goes very well now. The noise and clash of the war ha died down. Now it is easier to ge! food. We aw so glad that we have our dear Norway again. Thanks for the little parcel that I have received from you. There were many things in it that we cannot buy here and we each received a parcel in the nanitorium. We have also received n quantity of clothing from America. This has been a great help to us as it is very scarce hen-. We have much to thank you people over there for. I cannot read the writing on the picture, but I shall get the superintendent to do so for he can read English. Tho Girl Scout leaders this year have been Miss l.nnge, Mrs. Gant, and Mr . Storey. The otllccrs were: Alice Flint. Troop Leader; Mildred Shnwanokasic, Scribe; and Mariunnn Hurnden, Treasurer. The Senior Girl Scout meet Wednesday evening after study hours nnd at other time to assist the Intermediate Scout in their work. —A.F. 21 S. J. s. Three years ago there was n now organization Marted for the high school girl hy the senior girl . It wns called The Happy Boosters. It is now known os the ”S. J. S.” club. No mcml er dares to revcnl the meaning of 8. J. S. Regular meetings arc held in the club room the first Thursday of every month. All members are required to wear sweat shirts with emblems on them and bring their membership cards with thorn when they attend meetings. Mrs. Kastner has been the group leader ever since its organization. The officers of the S. J. S. Club are: Lorraine Kuhiak, president; Jean Hauser, vice-president; Mildred Shawanokasic, serctary; Alice Flint, treasurer; and Elaine Krenln. director of sports. —J.H. Bluebirds The Bluebird organization offers to each little girl a definite program. Although it is play in essence, it is Something different. What characterizes the Bluebird group os different from everyday play an those special activities, standards, and customs that make this play group a special club, uud they are called Bluebird practices or ways. A little girl between nine and twelve years of age, who is willing to help other people, can became a Bluebird. Bluebird practices are fun. and they are the ideals and behavior patterns that should carry over into the members' everyday life. Some of these ways are: helping others, being obedient, not complaining, trying to make others happy, being courteous, being good winners or loser , and accepting bumps and disappointments without too much fuss. This year our Bluebird program consisted of organization, outdoor activities, parties, regular meetings, games, and making gifts and scrap books for the hospital. Our officers for the year I� 4 l-'t7 are Ourol Hanson, president; Delores Erlundaon, vici-prest-dent; Janet Beall, secretary: Bernice l.aFrattn, treasurer. The directors are Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. Ellis, and Min Hobart. —H.T. Ariadna Literary Society The Anadiiu Literary Society is an organization for the older girls. It was started in 18� � 5, and the name Ariadna given to it in memory of the first deaf girl to receive education in Wisconsin. The meetings arc held at 8 o’clock on the third Thursday of each school month except January and May. Only those girls from the sixth grade up, with a very few exceptions of older girls in lower grades, are accepted hy the society. This year there has been a membership of .18. The object of this society is to promote literary activities among the m r m hers ami to learn how to com!net meetings according to parliamentary law. The society in conjunction with the Phoenix Literary .Society put on the Christmus program for the Wednesday assembly. One of the numbers was u two-act play, “Mother’s Surprise. We had a joint meeting of the literary societies in March. The annual picnic la t fall was a deep, dark secret”, a surprise, arranged by our superintendent, Mr. Milligan. The girls were piled into the truck und Mr. Kaatncr drove them to Carver’s Rocks uhout thirteen miles from Del-nvan. The walk along the creek trail that was overhung in most places by limestone cliffs was greatly enjoyed as many of the girls filled their pockets wi h hickory nuts on the way. Enormous appetites were the result so every bit of food disappeared quickly, and all reported a wonderful time. A roller-skating party was enjoyed by the member of both literary societies in May. The officers of the Ariadna Literary Socie'.y arc President, I irrnim Kubink; Vice-president, Mildred Shawanok sic; Secretary, Elaine KTessin; Treasurer, Alice Flint; Librarian, iHimthy Falter; Assistant Librarian. Nicolina l'erri. Th« directors are Mias Matteson, Miss Coburn, and Mrs. Kelsey. —A.F. Badgers The boys from nine through eleven years belong to the Badgers. The meetings are held once a week after school. The Badgers meet outdoors in good weather und in the Badger room in Cochrane Hall in stormy weather. The Badgers learn to do many things. They want to be honest, kind, and good boys. They want to he well and strong. They help people. Good Badgers will be good Boy Scouts. This year’s fun und work began Inst fall with a picnic ot the Log Cabin and ended with another picnic there in May. The Badgers made scrapbooks for the sick children In our hospital. They made paper toys, Christmas cards, valentines, kites. May baskets, clay animals, and many other things. They played football, baseball, and other 22 BOY SCOUT TROOP games. They flew kites too. They hail lots of fun. The Badgers leader this your were Mr . Stewart, Mrs. I uick, and Mr . Pynn. Boy Scouts The Boy Scouts of America is one of the most important organizations in our school. The regular meeting is held every Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:80. Mr. Nogosek. the scoutmaster, and four assistants, Mr. Kastncr, Edward Czcr-nicki. David Carlson, and Leonard Peacock, are in charge of about 21 boys. This year they are coaching 8 candidates who wish to become Tenderfoot Scouts. Boy Scouts are trained to be useful citizen and good leaders, to give first aid to the injured, to use tin compass, and to take part in outdoor activities. All these things prepare boys to meet emergencies. —E. C. Phoenix Literary Society The Phoenix Literary Society is the oldest organization for the boys above the sixth grade. It was started years ago and named after Frnnklin K. Phoenix who gave the State of Wisconsin the land for the school. This society has regular .mooting on the third Thursday of every school month except January' and May. Election of officer is hold In September, nnd at the meeting the hu«ine s of the society is taken up nnd acted upon. A literary program follows the business meeting. Lively debates on timely topics are on some programs, nnd appropriate |ioem nre signed by different member . This is all done under the direction of the officer with guidance of the director . This year the literary societies presented the Christmas program at Assembly on December 18th. This included a two-act play. Mother's Surprise . In March the Society had charge of the joint meeting with the Ariadna Literary Society. Silas Hirte was the speaker. The officers this year are as follows: President, Mnrwood Burr; Vice-president, David Carlson; Secretary, George Tschnmcr: Treasurer. John Ratowicx. The director are Mr. Cameron. Mr. Rood, and Mr. I uick. —D. C. Hollister Club The Hollister Club has been an organization for the boy in Bray Hall since 1936. It is under the supervision of Mr. Kostner and its officers. It hold regular meetings and has various activities during the school year. Only the boy in Bray Hall are members. The year’s Officers have been. Mnrwood Burr. President; John Rulowicz, Vice-prwidont; Keith Richardson, Treasurer; nnd James lxrng, Librarian. —R. N. 23 Junior Red Cross A year ago the boys and girls at thr Wisconsin School for the ! af agreed that it would 1m n very good thing to have a Junior Rod Cross at their school just us other schools had. under the leadership of the General Chairman. Mrs. J. Keunmett, mi active ami interested group of Rod Cross workers was organized. In November 11M0 another membership drive was put on. and in a very short time olghty-twn girls and lioys were einollrd ns paying, working numbers. Business meetings were held, and time wa� taken to talk over th? purpose of thr organization and the duties of its members. The llrst year, tray favors were made under the supervision of Mi l.lrwrllyn for veterans’ hospitals on St. Patrick's Day and Easter. This year Christmas and Easter potter were made nnd «nt to veterans’ hospitals, and boxes were planned and packed for oversea children. In the •firing of both years a Studio Tea was given in the art room for the members. Guests included the General Chairman each year, Mrs. J. Kern-mrtt, and Mrs. Robert Retzer, Superintendent and Mrs. Milligan, Mr. and Mrs. James Luther, Miss Best. Miss Mildred Phillips, and Miss June Washburn from the public school, and faculty member . The ten table was very attractive with a lace cloth, candles, and n pretty (lower arrangement. Mr . Bctzcr gave � short talk on the work of the Junior Red Cross this year. Contributions, made by those attending the tea. amounted to $d.OU. , Mrs. Ixiwe and Mrs. Llewellyn have been directors of the W.S.I). Junior Red Croaa over sine: it was organized. They attended u district luncheon meeting in I'elavon on Friday. April 11th. Some of th twisters made by W.S.I . members were displayed. The place cards were made by the W.S.I). council and added much to the uppcarance of the tables. 24 Athletics BASKETBALL SQUAD The Basketball Season The season's record: W. s. D.. 30; Basketball has become the chief athletic sjKirt W. s. D„ 33; here. We ploy it from lotr November to early w. s. D., 28; March. As a basketball team requires only five w. s. D„ 36; players, we with our small enrollment, are better w. s. D.. 48; able to put a good team in the field than In foot- w. s. D„ 28; ball or baseball. This year we split even win- w. s. D., 20; ning nine games and losing nine for a .500 av- w. s. D.. 33; erage. w. s. D.. 18; Our starting five was composed of James Ix ng w. s. D.. 46; and Francis Thompson, forwards; Donald Rein- w. s. IX, 60; ick center; Edward Czemicki and Keith Rich- w. s. D., 38; ardson guards. The scarlet fever quarantine unit w. s. IX, 37; big storm of January 29-30 caused cancellation w. s. D., 25; of several games in m id season and slowed up w. s. IX. 37; the tcum. However, in the tournament thnt closed w. s. IX, 83; the season the boys won second place, losing to w. s. D.. 55; Madison by one point. 36 to 35. w. s. IX, 35; Elkhorn, 54 Durand, 30 Milton. 33 Walworth, 53 Clinton, 42 Zion. 27 Sharon, 20 So. Beloit, 29 Walworth, 37 Clinton. 24 Sharon, 25 Milton, 48 So. Beloit, 33 Zion. 57 North western, 42 Milwaukee, 34 Delavan Deaf, 44 Madison, 36 25 FOOTBALL SQUAD The Football Season Football haa been played by the boy hen aince the early nineties, a stretch of over fifty years. J. S. Long and Thomas Hagerty introduced it among the boys and not only coached but also played on the teams. In the fall of 1945, because of u shortage of players we discontinued 11 man football and played six man ball among ourselves. Last fall wp again took up the regular game and scheduled five contests with outside teams. However, one game was cancelled at the request of the opjiosing team. The regular starting lineup of the 1946 team was |)on Reinick, right end; Kenneth Krall, right tackle; Robert Nichols, right guard; Francis Thompson, center; Robert Turluck. left guard; James Long, left tackle; Keith Richardson, left end; Ixonard Peacock, left half; Edward Cxer-nicki, right half; Veodi Robinson, quurterback and David (’arisen, fullback. Ralph Voss saw « lot of action in all games, playing end or back. We only won one game hut that was our homecoming game with the Minnesota School and was the one we wanted to win above all others. We last to Milton. Zion and East Troy in the other games. Scores of games: Milton. 46; W. S. 1 ., 0 Minnesota, 13; W. S, D., 19 Zion, 27; W. S. I).. 0 East Troy, 21; W. S. !� .. 14 26 Class Will We, the Huh of nineteen hundred and forty-seven, Wing of generous and charitable dispositions, do hereby muke mid declare till the lust will and testament of our life at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf. We solemnly bequeath our gratitude and appreciation to all who liuvr hud n part in guiding our activities nt thin school. With the sincere hn| e that they will be adopted, we leave our modern ways to the cloas of nineteen hundred and forty-eight. Over and above these bequest each of us ax an individual rnukeg the following separate bequest : I. Dorothy Faber, leave my willingness to work to Marianna Harndeti; my thoughtfulness, conscientiousness. und humble way to Jean Hauser. I. Evelyn Hugomnn. leave my perfectly groomed hair to Mary Adams; my immaculate room to Jean Jenkins; and my dainty hand writing to Clara Hongcy. I. Elaine Kressin, bequeath my ability in. and love of sports to Orln Olson; my talkativeness to Robert Nichols; nnd my hobby of developing picture to Wilma Kubink. I, Ixirraino Kubiak, will my qualities of leadership to Betty (lorkowski; my aptness for ehenrleadinx to my sister, Dolores; my love of reading to Donald Reimck; and my curly hair to l.ucillc Rinser. I. Esther Notte heim, leave my imraonal neatness. my gentle ways, and pleasant smile to Raymond Wyman; and my love for going to church to Marjorie i a More. I, John Phillip Kalowicx, leave my love of sports to Raymond Wyman; my wavy hair to James Unit; my love of the outdoors to Alice Flint; and my colorful tie to Marwood Burr. I. Rosalie Taggart, will my chubhincx to Ruth Tuinstrn; my famou giggle to Orln Olson; my sense of sportsmanship to Patricia Rise. It is the earnest desire of George RHo Tschamcr that his girl-hating characteristics Ik handed down to Leonard Peacock; hi quiet way to David Carlson; hi passion for airplanes to Jean Mauser; and his yen for comic books to At Idee ll Dahl. We, the Has of 11 47, uppoint as sole executor of this our lam will and testament Miss Mary Williams, our class sponsor. In witness whereof we have hereunto affixed our signature this fifth day of June nineteen hundred und forty-Seven. (Signed) The Class of 1947 Class Prophecy The year is I9J 7, I am standing in front of a big tent. A sign, “Have Your Fortune Read , is posted in front of it. The gypsy fortune teller it from the Far East in person. It costs fifty dollur for one minute of her precious time. In a moment of weakness, I go in. A queer table is placed before me with u shining crystal boll upon it. Just as the gypsy is ready to Bit down, her helper interrupts and soys that she is wanted on the telephone. I look uround the room nt the gaudy colors. An idea suddenly comes to my mind—that is to see if I cun steal a glimpse of my former W. S. I . classmates. Clouds in the hall roll around, but Inter things become clcur. I see someone appear, first small, then lurge. To my surprise it is Elaine Kretain, my old Haaxmate nnd roommate. She is riding a horse on u large prairie—when and what on earth is she doing? In a short time, I see a herd of steers roaming around. A tall husky blond fellow conics riding up to Elaine. He is the same old Duvid. I look at her left finger. Certainly, they have been married. The state is Montana because 1 remember them speaking of a ranch in Montana during our school days. They ride home and the house is a .modem ranch home. Distantly the door flies open. Two children, a boy and a girl, come running and crying toward them. They have been fighting as ull children do. Dave's und Elaine’s married life seems happy. The cloud blurs my vision ngain. Now George comes into the picture. He Is all dressed up in a pilot’s uniform and is about to get in a rocket to fly to Mars. Ah! I watch him make the trip nil in the space of forty seconds. He finds n beautiful girl und many sccrvts for the atomic energy commission, lie brings the girl to America nnd marries her. Other men envy George nnd they want to fly to Mars, but never get to the place because the document on how to build rockets is destroyed by a fire. When the fire dies away. Esther, in n long white gown, stands in front of un altar. By her side is Romeo Lawrence Stafford. I see someone in the pew say inn that Esther has waited ten long years for Lawrence to finish hia doctorate degree. The conversation continues and I understand that the bride and groom will live in Hawaii, where the groom will start teaching In a school for the deaf. Now the ceremony seems to be over and the newly wadded couple walk quietly admiring each other out of the church door. Once more the picture blurs and then clear . Rosalie Taggart is teaching her reading class. She has kept her word. My! She looks n lot younger and thinner. She is the youngest teacher of the California School for the I leaf. As soon as school is dismissed, Rosalie hurries out to the car where her husband, “The Man I Love,” is waiting. In the back scat is a cute pair of twin with long golden curls about three years old. The car rolls away to their white bungalow home with u white fence around the four acres of land. They have an outdoor swimming pool. Rosalie's husband is the owner of a large automobile factory. Her life seems to Ik n success. I don’t need to know more so I close my eyes. The minute I open my eyes I see another classmate. This time it is John. He is my old King of the Junior Prom. He is ull grease from head to foot and is just crawling from under u new 1957 Buick. It is clear thnt he is a garage mechanic. He is looking at his watch and looks as if he is late for something. A blur—and then he is home to his pretty young wife, who seems to be Athlecn, a good friend of mine. Both hurry out to a basketball game in which John is supposed to play. His team is losing hut when John begins to play things change and the game is won by two points which he makes in a half minute. He is the hero and looks at pretty young Mrs. John Ralowicz with pride. The crystal ball whirls and stops. A red haired girl is sweeping the floor of a shoe repair shop. When she lifts her head, I know it is Evelyn Hageman with her beautiful auburn hair. Her husband is cleaning his machinery. As soon as both are done, more customers come in. Evelyn or maybe 1 should say, Mrs. Keith Richardson. looks displeased because she fears Keith will give up their plans and set at once to work. In n short time the job is done. Evelyn and Keith go to the best night club in St. Paul where they live. Seeing them dunce through the ball so gracefully would beggar description. I began to wonder who is coming into focus now. She is busy in her office typing and the name card on her desk reads, Miss Ik rothy Fuller”. SO she is still looking for the perfect man! Well, she is a secretary for an atomic energy scientist. She has sworn not to tell the seerrt. She is living a dangerous life and Iihs been given permission to carry a gun. Tap, Tap, Click, Click, goes the typewriter and the picture is foggy again. A noise in the room startles me. 1 look up! A dark gypsy stands smiling before me. As for my future life. I'll leave it to tin gypsy. —Lorraine Kuhiak 28 School Calendar of 1946-47 SEPTEMBER 2—Here wc come bog and baggage back to V. $. D.! It’ Jfreal to have the old gang Imek and to meet the new faces. Who said wc were homesick? Well, maybe we are a little, but we’ll Ret over it. 6—Pat Koehler’ mother, carrying a heavy suitcase, signed to some boy near Ari-udna Hull, Como anil help . In lew than no time they were at her «idc and carried her suitcase to the dormitory. Later she found they were hearing University Extension course boys. 10— Junior Class elected officers. Election did not sail along very smoothly. 11— Shoe shop reopens. A good vocation provided. 12— Senior Clow elects officers. No squabble ! lit—Friday, the thirteenth lived up to the old superstition—Several football pluyor injured. 14—Our first dance—A mixer—Everyone simply beaming. 16—Lawrence Stafford and Roger Falberg dropped in enroute to Gnllaudet College. Wc wished thorn well. 10—Ariudna Literary Society's election of officers. 20— Rev. Constance Elmo gave an interesting talk in Assembly. 21— Great excitement! A nest of wasps discovered in Pat Rise’s room. No heroine appeared to end their buzzing. 22— Elaine Krewin exhibited u big |M tuto weighing two pounds, showing what her farm home cun produce. Elaine is truly an honest girl. 23— Ariudnu Literary Society Picnic. Place a secret. Mis William almost spilled the beans. Carver’s Rock—a beauty spot— not far off. 26— W. S. D. vs. Milton football. Wc lost. Let’s forget the score. 27— W. S. D. Home Economics advanced class don their uniforms and serve at The Teachers’ Association Luncheon—G o o d eats! 2!)—A crowd of deaf people gather here. Came to attend the Knit Picnic nt Lake Ioiwn. OCTOBER 1— Boy! Aren’t we going to be warm! Building insulated. New member added to the Milligan fnm ily, A baby daughter, Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Milligan. 2— Dentist! Scared, well it has to Ik done. 3— Happy Rirthduy, Isirrnine. Just notice how happy Patricia is! Ask her why. I—Welcome Minnesotans but wc hojH- to beat you. Big bonfire after sup|� cr. S Wo won by the score of III to 13. Mr. Ncesam, coach, honored for his forty years of service. Esther the belle of the ball — A wonderful dunce. f� -■ IImill! Eve bus a diamond ring. Who is the lucky fellow? Dave and Elaine saw Green Bay Packers lose to Los Angeles Roms at Milwaukee. 8—Hickory nuts! Hickory nuts! Is the sup ply endless? Miss Rossi substituted for Miss Williams. In Civic class she was startled by u yell. Who did it? Not a sound in the class room. It was only someone calling from the office over the flush call. '.I—Bob, you are too popular.----, ---, — —are now rivals. Who is going to win? 12—Boys and girls play volleyball—Great fun! 14—Whose pin is Robert Turluck wearing? 20— .What a thrill! Jean Hauser had an nir-p!ane ride. 21- 26—S. J. S. initiation. Wilma and Pat have mouse trap for lockets and wear their dresses wrong side out and hind side before. They are good sports. 24—The uir is blue—a few tear shed! The Girl Scout hay ride cancelled. 26—Big day for Girl Scouts—Field Day. Marjorie La More had a sprained nose from pushing corncobs. 20—S. J. S. had an impressive ceremony. 30—Hallowe’en party in the girls’ gym. NOVEMBER I—I ast football game of the season. The wrong side won, in spite of Mr. Milligan’s kindness in taking the senior girl to East Troy to cheer for the boys. 30 3— Marianna Hamden wan the first girl to hold Mi. Milligan’ baby. Kinky business— No damage done. 4-5—Several of u with U99 other applaud ‘Chonito’ presented by Dclavan High School in our auditorium. 6—Bus overloaded with excited pupil going home during Teacher ’ Convention. 7-10—Blur Monday. Classes begun again. Thought of the vacation till linger in the mind of many! Basketball practice la-gun. Coach, Neesam picking beat player for the first team. Not no easy! 19— W. S. I), played the Klkhorn giant . Will not mention the score. 22—A game with Durnnd and it came out us it should, W. S. ! . ahead. 26—Everybody untiling! Many off to eat Turkey with the home folks. Food! food! and more food! The table were loaded and so were we, who did not go home for Thanksgiving! W. S. D. certainly has mnrvelou cooks. 29—Bud news! Elaine Kressin hospitalized with appendicitis. To hove operation. DECEMBER 1— Return from Thanksgiving vacation. 2— Mr. Cameron and Eiuinc Kress in absent due to operations. 2—Jerry Ix ng had four stitches in hi right hand. How come. 6— Walworth High School defeated us, 53 to 35. 7— Mr. Knstner showed the older pupil how to piny “500 . 8— A big shock. Elaine return to school from the hospital after only eight day . 9— What u lovely bouquet of flowers Evelyn Hagenmn has! Bridesmaid at her brother’s wedding. 10— -Gnllaudet' birthday. 12— First snowstorm. 13— Some girls made Christmas jtosters for the Red Cross, 14— Open House for Seniors. 18— Christmas Banquet. What a delicious meal we had!! Santa Claus came to the nsHcmbly. 19— doing home for Christmas. JANUARY 6— Pupil return to school. 7— Classes began at 8:30. Review started. 3—School placid under quarantine. Three case of scarlet fever. Grrr! 12— We went for u hike. Had a wonderful time. 13— Miss Mattcflon absent on account of illness. Mrs. Lowe takes her place. 15—-Milwaukee Journal photographer look pictures of the pupils. IT—Marianna Harnden arrived after her trek to California. Says it was wonderful. 17—Basketball with South Beloit. Our team won. Rah! 21—Examinations started. 24—What n relief! Examinations arc over. 27—Mis Edna Rcdenius left for Florida to ee her brother stationed thcre. 29— Quarantine lifted. Biggest blizzard ever. Wind, snow, thunder and lightning. 30— Snowbound. No school. Girls help boys shovel snow. What fun! 31— Basketball with Sharon. Both W.S.! . teams won. FEBRUARY 1-2—Girls went toltogganing. Oh, what fun! 5—Jean Jenkins leaves on trip to Tcxns. 7— Miss Mnttcson has o|K-ration. 8— Attended the movie, Mrs. Wigg’s of the Cabbage Patch . 10— High School students become bus sardines. Go to see House of Magic at laike Geneva. 11— Older girls and boy go to Walworth to see basketball game. Ix� t. 37 to 18. 12— Ay res-Davis Circus in our gym. Afternoon slid evening. 13— Intermediate group has valentine party. 14— Valentines for udvunccd pupils passed out at dinner. Lose game at Zion. 57 to 25. 15— Game with Milton. Ixist, 48 to 38. 19— Played Northwestern. Ix� t, 42 to 37. 20— Get-togther party for teachers in Home Ec. room. 23—Movie, Kid Sister . Rev. l.ei man gives talk in chattel. 81 24— Won game with So. Beloit, 37 to 33. 25- 28 -Girls’ first h a k c t h n 11 tournament. Juniors came out on top. MARCH 1—Madison won the tournament and the trophy. 6— The Junior Red Crow Tea was held in the art room. 7— The Kiri ' basketball tournament ended. The Juinors won first place. 9—The Milligan family has a new 1940 Packard. Wow! How’s for u ride? U-—The boys' basketball tournament licgan. 13—The first shower of the year! 13—Came in Hannan Hall. Mr. Kastner told us to count the strips of flooring from wall to wall. Lorraine Kubiak. Clifford Wallace and Ralph Voss all got the same and correct number 332. 1C—Ruth Tuinstrn, what about your school lessons ufter staying home for a week! IT—“The wearers of the Green . 18—Joint meeting of Literary Societies. Silas Hirtr gave us a talk which was very interesting. 20— Every one of us was sad on account of Mrs. Moore’s death. 21— The boys began to wrestle with each other. 22— Our first hike. 24—Achievement Tests. Gee! Hurd? 23— The S. J. S. girl had u wonderful time howling downtown. 30— The seniors had supper at Miss Williams' home. Rosalie made german | otato salad. 31— Small boys had a haskctbul! tournament. APRIL 1 —How many times were you fooled? 3—Miss Matteson returns after being absent for an operation. How glad we are to see her. Easter Vacation begins. —Classes begin. All except a few boys and girls arc here. Why were they late? 12— Playing volleyball in Hannan Hall. Jean's team won three out of five games 13— The Seniors and partners inviteef to Mr. and Mrs. Milligan's apartment for supper. Lot of fun playing curds. !.ook at John and Elaine dancing gracefully. 14— Softball season open . John's team won, 33 to 7. Wow! Hey John, how about joining a pro-team? 17- Why is everybody envious of John Ral-owicz? He is on his way to Boston to attend his brother's wedding. 20— James Long returned to school. He intended to stay home after an 0|wration. Were you lonesome for somebody? 21— The Juniors had a meeting and chose their class rings. Yes, they think their ring will be better thnn those of the Seniors. 23—Searching for two small boys, four older boys got the school truck stuck In the mud. They finally got it out and drove to the school. 30—Beautiful day for fire drill at Walker Hall. Seniors planted an elm tree near Walker Hall. MAY 1—A May basket— Who is it from? Girls, n day early, practice climbing stairs in formal . 3— The prom. How does it feel to bo King and Queen, Edward und Alice? 4- —All tired out. 6— Blue Monday. 7— Prom partner pictures being taken all around the campus. 7-8—College Exams!! Wow! Who is going to make It? 10—Seniors have dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Milligan. 13—Help! Help! Boy find girls do not like Juriebugs. 15— Literary Societies go roller skuting. Miss Einolf woke girls nt 5:45!! 17—Junior-Senior Banquet. 22— Seniors take trip to MadiBon. 28—lvxams begin. 30- Memorial Day. No school. Hurrah! 32