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

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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

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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

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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