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

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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

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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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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