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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1948 volume:

Ilte 194 TATTLER Published by the Qn uiuxxtUtCf, GIgAA of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf Delaoan, Wisconsin The Seniors as Pioneers The log cabin on the opposite page was built by our Boy Scouts of oak logs salvaged from trees that died on our campus during the drought of several years that reached its climax in 1934. The cabin with its scenic surroundings has proved an ideal place for outings, not only for the Scouts but for the entire school family. The seniors depict the sturdy folk who settled the wilderness here, and 100 years ago had the territory admitted to the Union as Wisconsin, the thirtieth state. Hardly had Wisconsin become a state when the forward looking and progressive people had our school established by an act of the legislature in 1852. The state and our school have grown up together. What Wisconsin, its climate and people are today is shown by the following poems taken from “Wisconsin and Other Poems” by Sam Bryan. Wisconsin IN SI MMER land of lake and stream and rolling kill , Of wood and wildness with a wealth of flowera That burst in glory from the springtime shower : The song of lingering birds of passage fills The cup of pleasure for the lips of love, And stirs divinity in hearts of clay! A land of fertile farms and fragrant hay. Contented cattle on the slopes above. And in the sheltered home beside the oak Contented people living day by day In simple, ways, who still have time to pray And seek ideals, strong Wisconsin folk! Here nature lovers harbor for a rest, And here tin dreamer finds his vision blessed. IN WINTER The swirling storm, the driving clouds of snow. The drifted hanks, like waves of winter's sea. The glory of the sleet on hush and tree Fresh minted by the frosty sunrise glow. The winter fun of sleigh-bells, sleds and skis And skating hordes in graceful rhythmic tnvny,— The sunset tinted snow at close of day. The cozy hearth,—the winter evening's cose,— Who, having tasted, could forego such thrills Of northern winters for a southern clime.— For what we too enjoy in summertime With wealth of lakes and streams and rolling hills? 3 Administration JOHN C. CALLAHAN Superintendent Department of Public Instruction FRANK V. POWELL Director Bureau for Handicapped Children W. M. MILLIGAN Superintendent Wisconsin School, for the Deaf 4 DORA H. LOWE Principal Wisconsin School for the Deaf Baccalaureate Seruice School Auditorium June 6, 1948 2:00 o'clock Processional—“Largo .....................Handel Invocation Soi i—“Oh, Master, L« t Me Walk With Thee H. . Smith Sung by Miss Bette Mueller Signed by Alice Flint Sermon...............The Reverend A. B. Drummond Solo—“Twenty-third Psalm Sung by Miss Bette Mueller Signed by Patricia Rise Benediction Recessional—“Pontificale ...............G anu l Commencement Exercises School Auditorium June 10, 1948 8 o'clock Prelude Music Presentation of the Colors Procession l—“War March of the Priests Mivufatggbhn Mrs. Carl Bliss Invocation..............The Reverend A. B. Drummond Solo—“Bless this House .................Uuy . Brahe Sung by Mrs. Raymond Jensen Signed by Marianna Hamden WELCOME . . . Mildred Shawanokasic, Class President Address—Fred N. Johnston, Principal, Beloit High School Presentation of Awards .... E. A. Williamson Commander, Rutledge-Bovial Post, American Legion Presentation op Diplomas and Certificates . . . . W. M. Milligan, Superintendent Solo—“The Lord’s Prayer ....................Malotte Sung by Mrs. Raymond Jensen Signed by Jean Hauser Benediction.............The Reverend A. B. Drummond Recessional—March from “Aida ...... Vtrdi Mrs. Carl Bliss 5 Graduating Class DAVID CARLSON Wkst Allis “Of all the girls that e'er wtre area. There's none so fine as mine. Eagle Scout and Asst, Scout.master, 1942-’48 Class President, 1946-M7 Football, 1942, ’43, '44. '46 Literary Society Vice President, 1946-M7 Sportsmanship Award. 191' EDWARD CZERNICKI Mjlwackkk A vigorous effort anil an honest aim. Hath he here begun.” Literary Society President, I94f -’4G, Secretary, 1946-’47 Hollister Club Treasurer, I94o- 40 Eagle Scout and Ass. Scoutmaster, 1942-’48 Football, 1943, 44, 46 Basketball, 1944 to ’47 Prom King, 1947 Monitor, 1946-'47 Sportsmanship Award, 1946 ALICE FLINT Glen Flora “And here there is a maiden, The fairest of the fair. With a smile so true ami lovely. And ivui'y golden hair.” Girl Scout Secretory, 1943-’4o Scout Troop Leader, 1946-’47 Literary Society Secretary, 194 - 46 ami ’48 Literary Society Treasurer, 1946 47 S. .L S. Treasurer, l946- 47 Class Secretary, 1946-’47 Class Vice President, l‘M7-’48 Monitor, 1947 JEAN HAUSER HAKTFORD “Sincere, ingenious capable, she in from top to toe. Girl Scout President 194.V46 Literary Society Treasurer, 1946-'47 Literary Society President, li 47-’48 S. J.S, Vice President, 1946-’48 S. J.S. Director of Sports, 1947-'18 Class Secretary, 1947-’48 Basketball Captain, 1947-'48 MARIANNA HARNDEN Whitewatkk “In matchless beauty, tender and serene she reigned, an undisputed queen. Girl Scout Troop leader, 1943-M4 Girl Scout Troop Scribe. 1944-’45 Girl Scout Troop Treasurer, 1946-'47 S. J.S. Librarian, 1945- 46 S.J. S. President, 1947-’48 ROBERT NICHOLS Waukesha “Gentle in his manner. Hi goes about his daily work in a quiet way. Hollister Club Treasurer, 1947-'48 Football Captain, 1947 Basketball Director, 1940- 48 Monitor. 1947-’48 7 MILDRED SHAWANOKASIC K ns ItEN a ’Literature is tin' work of Utin king souls. Girl Scout Scribe, 1944- 4 -’4B S. .1. S. Secretary, 194G-M7 Class Vice President, 194f� -’4? Class President, 1947-’48 Literary Society Vice President, 19415-'47 Hasketbull Captain, 1947-’I8 Class Roll DAVID CARLSON, West Allis EDWARD CZERNICKI. Milwaukee ALICE FLINT, Glen Flora MARIANNA HARNDEN, Whitewater JEAN HAUSER, Hartford ROBERT NICHOLS, Waukesha MILDRED SHAWANOKASIC. Kcshena Class Officers Mildred Shawanokasic, President Alice Flint, Vice President Jean Hauser, Secretary Marianna Harnden, Treasurer Class Colors lied and white Class Motto Aim and achieve Class Flower lied carnation 8 Class History TI1E hlfttory of the cla.su of 1948 is in ■ reality a reproduction of the biographies of Edward Czernicki and Marianna Hamden, since they are the pupils in the class who began their school life as small pupils at W. S. D. and who have remained through the years till graduation. Both entered the Wisconsin School for the Deaf os beginners in September 1933. Edward Czernicki was a bright little tow-head who found lip-reading and speech difficult. Marianna was a chubby-cheeked, brown-eyed little lass who never missed a thing. They alone represented the present graduation class until 1934, when David Carlson and Jean Hauser enrolled. At that time there was one of our largest primary classes in school under Mrs. Thomas and Miss Humphrey. Jean, like her two sisters nt this school soon had a host of friends. David who had attended the Paul Dinner School in Milwaukee for two years was a typical son of Norway. Alice Flint, a Norwegian lass with blonde hair, enrolled at W. S. D. in 1937 and joined the class in 1938. Mildred Shawnnokasic, u coquettish miss, of French and Indian descent with long, ink-black hair, came to W. 8. D. in the fall of 1941 and joined the class, in 1945. The last to join was Robert Nichols, a black-haired fellow from Waukesha. We were merged into one class in our freshmun year for the first time and we numbered eighteen pupils, as a high school class. Gradually our ranks dwindled until we are only seven. There have been many happy days and some sad ones. There have been honors such as becoming Eagle Scouts. There have been good times on the dance-floor and all kinds of social events. There have been exciting trips to neighboring schools for the deaf with athletic teams, with victories and defeats. There have been letters won in basketball und football, and sportsmanship awards and poster contests won. There have been responsibilities as officers of societies which we have shared and which have prepared us for like responsibilities when we leave school. There have been academic classes, vocational classes and many jobs at school and in town well done. All of the hoys have gained experience working at one of the local printing plants afternoons. Home economics, beauty culture and art have helped prepare the girls for life. All in all, our school life has been a busy and a very happy one. —David Carlson 9 Faculty Front row, loft to right: Anthony Nogosek, Mrs. Enga Hagerty, Mrs. Evelyn Gant. Mrs. Edra Duick, Marvin Rood, Beulah Neesam, Mrs. Dora H. Lowe, Ruth Halvorson, Charl«� Dunn. Middle row: Mrs. Madge Ellis, John Gant, Mrs. Avis Stewart, Mrs. Laura Crosby, F. J. Neeaam, Mrs. Helen Thomas, Alice T. Coburn, Marvel Hobart. Back row: Charles Duick, Edith Matteson, Duncan A. Cameron, Mrs. Gertrude Pynn, Mary Mrs. Jessie Storey, Mrs. Martha Kelsey, John Williams. Moore, School Officers Front row, left to right: Mrs. Hazel Root, Mrs. Selma Kastncr, Gladys Raverfeldt, Mrs. Margaret Lippn, William Milligan, Mrs. Esther Burcham, Mrs. Hermina Kline, Edna Redenius, Hazel Dayton. Top row: Robert Wescott, Mrs. Robert Wcscott, Mrs. Elsie Metzger, Glenn Holt, August Kastner, Mrs. Harriet Pierson, Mrs. Elsie Redeni us, Mrs. Bertha Rcdcnius, Garfield Col lard. School Employees Front row, left to right.: Mrs. Theresa Kuglitsoh, Lewis Goodger, Mrs. Betty Hirte, Sophus Smith, Pearl Helminiak, Andrew Baran, Mrs. Ida Baumbach. Top row: Christian Hirte, Mrs. Katherine Collard, Donald Boughton. William Red emus, Delbert Woodard, Mrs. Ruth Fassbender, Michael Kuglitseh. 11 Class Prophecy TICK, lock, tick, took, “time and tide wait for no man.” It was nearly halfpast twelve, and 1 had not been to lunch. As I sat by the window of my Washington office, gazing out at the throng of busy people in the street below, my thoughts hud drifted back over the twenty years since I had graduated from the Wisconsin School for the Deaf. In less than no time I was hack from lunch, and there on my desk was a letter postmarked Delavan. This explained my earlier trend of thought. In spite of the pile of letters to be reud, this was the first one to win my attention. I could hardly believe my eyes; it was from Supt. Milligan with a cordial invitation to attend a reunion of ull classes that had graduated under him. A thrill permeated my whole soul and body. As soon as arrangements could be made, 1 found myself aboard a Pennsylvania Road train headed for Wisconsin. Soon after the train left Pittsburgh, a few seats ahead of me, I noticed a figure which seemed familiar. Yes, I could never mistake that beautiful wavy hair, even though it was streaked with gray. After stretching my neck out one way and another trying to catch a glimpse of'her face, my curiosity won out, and I walked over to introduce myself. This was not necessary; it was Alice with the same sweet smile as of old. The years hadn’t changed her very much. A beautiful little girl, ten years of age, with jet black ringlets and snapping black eyes sat beside her. They were bound for Delavan, too. All the rest of the way we spent the time reminisicing about our school days and going over the years that had lasped since we last saw each other. She married a hard of hearing man, who is rapidly climbing to the position formerly held by John L. Ix wis. When Alice told me this, I must have looked slightly horrified as she quickly went on to explain that he, unlike Lewis, is bringing peace between labor and capital. I know him by reputation but never dreamed he was Alice’s husband. It was very evident that her marriage had been a happy affair. Fate has been good to me, too, as I have been employed in the rehabilitation department at Washington, D. C. for several years, my duty, being to place Indians who are seeking employment. The work I find most interesting. At the Chicago depot, before we boarded a train for Delavan, we kept our eyes peeled, for some of the old class but no luck. As we pulled into Delavan, we hardly knew the place as Delavan and Delavan Lake have become one good sized city. As there was no taxi at the depot, we turned towards the waiting room, when another train came squeaking into the station. A well dressed man, who reminded us of Robert Nichols, got off the train. He was many jwmnds heavier and wore glasses, but his hair was still black and sleek. When he looked in our direction, he recognized us at once. While we were greeting each other, the taxi drove up. As we piled in bag and baggage Robert told the driver to take us to the best restaurant in town . The former waffle shop, nut shop and Koffec Kup have been combined into one beautiful eating house. After dropping us at the restaurant, the taxi proceeded to W. S. D. with our luggage. The headwaiter, seeing we were deaf, asked us if we would be willing to share a table with a lady who was also deaf. Of course to this we agreed and found her very charming. She introduced herself as Mrs. Willis. In the course of the conversation, she said that she had married an alumnus of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, who graduated in 1948. Mystified we glanced at each other. No one by that name had graduated in our class. Robert informed us that he was a real estate agent and owned several farms near Waukesha, his former home. We remembered he used to talk about owning a farm someday and he was true to his word. All of a sudden a commotion was heard outside, which drew us to the door. There we beheld a sort of automobile resembling a station wagon, run by atomic 12 energy. It was the first of its kind ever to appear on Dcluvan Streets. A great crowd surrounded the utommobiie, so it was difficult for us to see who the occupants were. As the crowd began to disperse, we caught a glimpse of the passengers alighting. We saw a stunning womun dressed in the height of fash-i n with eight children, two pairs of twins and a very fine looking man with iron gray hair. As the mother looked up, Alice exclaimed, Why, it’s Marianna.” It certainly was she with her usual vivacity. After friendly greetings Mar-iannu introduced us to her husband, who was n dealer in atommobiles in Chicago. We all entered the restaurant, where the waiter found a table near us for Marianna and her family. Marianna inquired of us if we had seen Jean as she expected to arrive earlier in the day. Marianna frequently sees Jean in Chicago as she is a stewardess on a passenger .tii plane flying between Chicago and New York. Mary told us that Jean hud been engaged to a fine young man, who objected to her flying, and as Jean would not change her career, they agreed to part. Jean had said, I love to fly and I’m wedded to my work.” Just as we were leaving the restaurant, we saw a helicopter circling the city, and soon it landed on the roof of the restaurant, It was none other but Jean, who hurriedly left the plane and soon joined us. We all piled into Marianna’s atom-mobile, holding the kiddies on our laps, and up to W. S. I . we went. At the school we were welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Milligan in their same most gracious way, and Mary Milligan, who was home from college. Mrs. Willis tarried outside, waiting for her husband to arrive while we were ushered to our rooms. Walking through the hulls, our thoughts drifted back to bygone days as few changes had been made. However, the walls had recently been redecorated and everything was spic and span for the great occasion. That evening at the happy gathering in Hannan Hall there were many strange faces as well as familiar ones. Standing in the midst of a group, flourishing his arms, was a big, burly fellow telling of his rodeo experiences, wrestling matches and the football games he had played. This was none other than David Carlson. We rushed up to him and soon found that, in spite of his great way with women he was still a bachelor and living in Montana. Presently Mrs. Willis entered the hall with her husband, who turned out to he Edward Czernicki. He hus changed his name to Willis owing to the difficulty he had in business in getting people to spell and pronounce his name. It was a shock to us, but we were no less happy to see him again. The reunion was a grand success and I am sure that the memory of it will remain fresh in our minds the rest of our lives. For this happy occasion, every alumnus owes a deep sense of gratitude to Supt. and Mrs. Milligan for their hospitality. I am writing this on the train bound for Washington. Alice remained in Chicago for a while with Jean and Marianna. It has been such fun to live over again the happy times of the past few days that seem now like a dream. —Mildred Shawanokasic 13 Junior Class Front row. left to right: Keith Richardson, Wilma Kubiak. Patricia Rise, Leonard Peacock. Rack row: Marwood Burr, Ray Wyman, Donald Reinick. Class Will WE, the Class of 1948, of the School for the Deaf at Delavan, Wisconsin as we are about to depart from our school life, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, establish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. First: We direct that all of our just debt of gratitude to our beloved superintendent, teachers and supervisors, for the full measure of interest they have shown in us, be promptly paid. Second: We will to the Class of 1949, or the classes to come, the opportunity of huving the greatest of success in their senior year. Third: We make these individual bequests. Alice Flint leaves her modest ways to Janet Kluck and Jean Jenkins, her ability to clean to Patricia Rise and her natural curly hair to Lucille Rlaser. Marianna Harnden wills her talkativeness to Wayne White, her limitless wardrobe to Marilyn Smith and her love of long skirts to Ruth Tuinstrn. Jean Mauser leaves her giggle to Donald Reinick, her love of sports to Adelaide Fuller and her cheeriness to Delores Flat rom. Mildred Shnwanokasic wills her love of reading to Joan Szejna, her algebra book to the next victim and her love of poems to Keith Richardson. Robert Nichols leaves his quiet manners to Robert Turluck, his neat hair to Keith Richardson and his care in grooming to George Grant. David Carlson leaves his love of football and wrestling to Raymond Wyman, his skill in tlirtation to Milton Lee and his self-confidence to Nicolina Perri. Edward Csernicki leaves his good judgment to Phillip Plocar, his gentlemanly ways to Jack Hathway, and his athletic ability to Jerry Long. Signed: The Senior Class Witnesses: Jean Mauser Mrs. Crosby 14 The Seniors As We Know Them Name Nickname Weakness Favorite Pastime Favorite Si orts Favorite Saying Hobby Life Ambition Pet Peeve Carlson Dave Girls Flirting Football and Wrestling “So shat” Collecting pictures To be a rancher Smoking Drinking Czornicki Eddie Talking Playing Card Fishing Hunting “That's always the way” Collecting fish bait To be a printer Troubles Flint Kitty Reading Swimming “Notice that Sewing Beautician Washing dishes Hamden Mnry Eating candy Reading Magazines Swimming Horseback Riding “Yeah” Taking pictures To be a model Tickling Hauser “Giant” Reading Comics Reading Newspapers Golf Basketball “1 know it Collecting pictures To be an aviatrix Pests Nichols Bob listening to the Radio Sport Baseball “What did you say?” Guns To be a farmer Headaches Shawanokasic Milly Sports Reading Playing “One Old Cat Swimming Tennis “You make me nervous Collecting poems To be a Co-ed Arguing The Superintendent and Family Superintendent and Mrs. Milligan and Ann, Billie and little Mary Superintendent and Mrs. Milligan, since they cume to us three years ago, have through their friendliness and hospitality, endeared themselves to the hearts of the W. S. D. Family. Their apartment has been the scene of many a happy social gathering. The pupils feel that Superintendent Milligan is their true friend and has their welfare at heart. 16 Act u t es Homecoming The 1047 Homecoming was the best one in years. Although we lost the football game to the Illinois team, everything elm turned out to be a huge success. The Plinois team arrived ill time to take part in the annual bonfire below the north hill. November first, Saturday afternoon, was our biggest day although the weather was disagreeable. The Illinois team won by the score of 27-12. That evening the Homecoming Dance was held in Hannan Hall. The Assembly Hal) was decorated in Hallowe’en colors which happened to Ik the colors of the Illinois team. Euch dancer was given a Hallowe’en hat after Alice Flint, the Homecoming Queen, was crowned. Her escort was Robert Nichols, the football captain. The music was from records. Approximately 500 alumni and friends attended the Homecoming festivities. All-School Christmas Party Before our Christmas vacation we had an all-school Christmas party. All the children, teachers and employees of W. S. I), were present. A delicious dinner wus served in the main dining room. Following the dinner Mr. Milligan and Mr. Powell, Director of the Bureau for Handicapped Children, each gave short talks. Then we all went up to the auditorium to see a Christmas play and two reels of Christmas films. After the movie Santa Claus came. He passed out a bag of candy to everyone and this concluded the program. Valentine Parties Primary The Primary children had their party the afternoon of February 13th. They played games and had lots of fun. Then they received their Valentines. Intermediate That evening from 6:30 to 7:45 the Intermediate children met in llannun Hall. They played Valentine games, and prizes were given to the winners. Then the Valentines were passed out and refreshments were served. Each was given a piece of chocolate candy. Mrs. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Duick, Miss Hobart Miss Nee-sam and Mr. Cameron had charge of the party. Advanced After the Intermediate children had their Valentine party, the Advanced group had their’s. Instead of playing games they played “500 Rummy. There were two teams, Red and White. Marianna Hamden was the captain of the Reds and Mildred Shawanokasic of the Whites. The Whites won. Then they all received their Valentines. The high school teachers had charge of this party. All the children had refreshments of cookies, candy and punch. Basketball Banquet On Saturday evening, March 13th, Mr. and Mrs. Milligan gave a banquet in honor of our basketball team, which had won the tournament February 28. Each player chose a partner and all had dinner in the North dining room where a bounteous meal was served. After dinner Mr. Neesam gave a talk about basketball. He started the game here and was coach for forty-one years. After his talk we all went up to Hannan Hall to see Miss Swanson’s dance group present a program, l.ater everyone played “500” Rummy in the parlors. Mr. and Mrs. Nogosek. Mr. and Mrs. Duick, Mr. and Mrs. Kastner. Mr. and Mrs. Neesam, Mr. Rood, Mr. Cameron and Mr. Hauptmann were also present. 17 Ariadna Literary Society Pirat row. left to right: Marianna Hamden. Adelaide Fuller, Catherine Srhara, Jean Hauler. Belly Sanderson. DeJorr KUtrotn. Janet Kluck. Jean Jmkinv Srcoiul row: Jean Shaitte. I.eartta TcnEyek. Donna Milton, Hetty tiorkowtki, Ruth Tuitutra. Dorothy Rubbina. Ruth Blodgett. Alice Flint. Mildred Shawanokavic. Thttd row: Alice Curtjr, l.ucille Hlnrt, Don Wiedmeyer, IMore Kulnak, Violet RrMkM.it, Mary Adam.'. Joan Srrjna, Gloria Prrhai. Fourth row I .a von Samjuonj At h ken Dahl, Ntcolina Pern, Patricia Ri«e, Catherine Zirk. Clara Hongey, Wilma Kuhiak. Alice Riccert. Phoenix Literary Society Hottom row. left to n ht: Jerry r.ong. K. RicbartUon, R Nichols. I.. Peacock, P. Rob loft. M Burr. l� . t'.rant. M l«ee, R. Fitch. Second row: I. I lath way- R. Turluck. K. Cornicki. R. l.eonard, K. Srrjna. I). Utrit, |„ Powlowtki Third row: K Sand, K. Krall, Jamea l.ong. V. Robinson, R. V on� . f� . Kelly, I,. Cdrirh Fuuitli row: R Sanderson, W. white. I . CarUon. P. Ploear. D. Reinick, K Wyman. M. | i t 18 School Organizations Ariadna Literary Society The Ariadna Literary Society is one of the girls' organization . Girls from six teen years up or from the sixth grade up can he members. The society meets on the third Thursday of the school month except January. In December and March joint meetings with the Phoenix Literary Society are held. For the year of 1047-1948 the officers were: President—Jean Hauser Vice president—Patricia Rise Secretary—Alice Flint Treasurer—Ruth Tuinstra Librarian—Catherine Zick There were thirty-six members this year. We had a picnic at Fontana Park in honor of the new members. At the March joint meeting Mr. Harley Washburn, from Delavan, was our speaker. He gave a talk on his hobby, the Navajo Indians, who dwell in the southwest. After the meeting refreshments were served. Mrs. Washburn was invited to the meeting. The seniors had charge of the last meeting and they gave a little play. We hope that the seniors’ having charge of the last Aridna Literary Society meeting for the year will become a custom for this organization. The directors were Miss Mntteson, Mrs. Kelsey and Miss Coburn. Each director had charge of one meeting and all throe attended the joint meetings in December and March and the picnic at Fontuna Park. Phoenix Literary Society The Phoenix Literary Society is rather an old organization for the boys. The members are the boys above the sixth grade. It has regular meetings on the third Thursday of every month except in January and May. Last fall it started with twenty-one members ami added eight. Many times this year we had lively debates. Poems were usually given at the end of each meeting. Business was always taken up after the literary program. This year the boys had charge of the December joint meeting with the Ariadna Literary Society. A play A Boy Who Didn’t Like Geography” was given. Mr. Cameron also told a very interesting Norwegian story of how the ocean became salty. The officers this year are: Leonard Peacock, President; Keith Richardson, Vice President; Edward Czer-nicki, Secretary; Donald Reinick Treasurer; and Juntes Long, Librarian. Boy Scouts “A Boy Scout does his duty to God and his country. Boy Scout Troop 23 has been organized here for four years. Lust fall Mr. Duick was added to the Boy Scout staff as scoutmaster. Mr. Nogosek, Mr. Kastner, David Carlson, Edward Czemicki and Leonard Peacock are assistants. They are in charge of about 21 boys. They coached eight candidates for Tenderfoot Scouts. The regular meeting is held in the basement of Cochrane Hall at four o’clock every Monday. Most of the Boy Scouts here are working on requirements for first and second class scouts. They made models of covered wagons. Scouts of other cities in the Eastern District of the State Line Council had model wagons, too. and brought them to a two-day camp at Williams Lay. May 22nd, in celebration of Wisconsin’s Centennial. Our group made a large covered wagon like the small wagons and enjoyed riding in it. The Scouts here have had three overnight camps by their log cabin this year. They enjoyed cooking their meals, ami doing their outdoor scouting work, and having good times. 19 Boy Scouts Prunl row, left to tight: Run BibR. Jarnc Pcrhai, Alim Blackmore. Dean Webb, Jerry Noble, Warren HaroltUoii. Robert Room1 . .. , Second row: jerry l.ong, ('.eurgr tirant, Leonard Peacock. David Carlson, Kdward Cternicki. Melvin l,ni, Marvin Anderson. Third row: Charle Ricgert. David Christianson, Hilly Scherer, Fred Webber. Milton l.ee, I laire I.a Force, Walter Fitller. Fourth row Robert Sanderson, Buford Hunter, John ort . Daniel l,ewt� . I.� -lie Willmore, K iif me Strrjna, Jack I lath way. Play Time Club Front row. left to right: Janet Beall. Vivian Hurd. Bernice LaFratta, I.auric White, Shirley Miller. I.im!a Gibaon, Rosemary Eldred, Donna llanx.n Middle row: Siami Hakkila. Dolore Krland«on. Bonnie Copu� , Patricia Koehler, Joy Krtck� oii. Betty Weeks. Betty Sanderson. Carol Han� on Top row: Alice Fitch. Medora Williams, Ann Ponberc. Mary l,ou Adams, Helen l.ellel, Dorothea Schwebke, Ruth Blodgett, Violet Stamper Frlotta Averill. 20 A meeting of the troop was held in Hannan Hall on Friday evening, April 28rd. Mr. Herbert Goff, eommisaoner, of Delavan gave awards to the eight Tenderfoot candidates so that they have become full-fledged Scouts. It is hoped that the Boy Scouts here will always Ik- a prosperous and permanent organization. The Playtime Club The Play Time Club was organized in December, 11 47, for the intermediate girls. During the past year twenty girls were members. The officers were: President, Betty Sanderson; Secretary, Dorothea Schwebke; Treasurer, Joy Erickson. Meetings were held once a week on Thursdays after school. The purpose of the club was recreational. When the weather was nice, there were outdoor meetings and at other times the meetings were usually in the girls’ gymnasium. During the year a variety of games were learned and played not only for the immediate fun and pleasure, hut with the hope that the girls would use these games on their own at other times. Among the games were relays of all kinds, stunts, dodgeball, basketball, indoor baseball, various partner games, fox and geese, hop scotch, prison and beckon. Other activities included tobog-gar ing. swimming, hiking and picnics with weiner roasts and marshmallow roasts. The club leaders were Mrs. Dunham, Mrs. Duick, Mrs. Gant, and Miss Ilaivor-son. Junior Red Cross The Junior Red Cross is the newest organization. It was started two years ago. The membership committee was made up of Edward Czcrnieki, Robert Nichols, Mildred Shawanokasic, and Jean Hauser. Most of the pupils at W. S. D. from the third grade through the twelfth grade joined the Junior Red Cross and, with only a few exceptions, were glad to have their names entered as members. Early in October under the direction of Mrs Lowe and Mrs. Storey, the membership drive was launched. More than one hundred and ten pupils signed up. This year the Junior Red Cross at W. S. D„ from dues collected, paid for four boxes that were filled with articles that, the American Red Cross told us were in demand in European Countries. The boxes were turned over to the Red Cross Field Headquarters and later sent to needy persons overseas. Red Cross members, under the direction of Mrs. Storey, made napkin holders, nut cups, menu covers and posters for disabled veterans. Badgers The boys from nine through eleven years belong to the Badgers. The Badgers want to be honest and kind. They want to Ik- well and strong. They want to become Boy Scouts when they are twelve years old. The Badger meetings were hold once a week in the Badger Club room in Cochrane Hall. This year the Badger program consisted of regular meetings, picnics, and parties. Games were played and scrap books made for the hospital. Other handwork was done. The officers were: President, Stanley Helgeson; Vice-President, Leon Bongey; and Secretary, Donald Du Bois. The Badger leaders were Mrs. Pynn, Mrs. Stewart and Miss Neesam. Hollister Club The Hollister Club has been an organization for the hoys in Bray Hall for twelve years. Mr. Kastner is the supervisor of the Hollister Club. The boys hold regular meetings once a month. All the twenty-eight boys of Bray Hall are members. The officers for 1947-48 are: Leonard Peacock, President; Keith Richardson, Vice President; Phillip Plocar, Secretary; Robert Nichols, Treasurer; and Robert Turluck, Librarian. The Club plans to have a bowling party and a picnic at the end of the year. 21 Blue Birds � r?m row. left to right: t barlmr Sjoquiat, Hetty Byrne. Ellen llnti man, Dclorr Amlrr� on. Jm 1 Haven. Jo Ann Wilcox. l.aVonnr Chri to( hrr«on. Hack row: Carol Wriis, Marion I vcrton. ChriMinc Gor«ki, Lottiw llcinlruon, I.ulabcllr Peck, Deannr Kaliinla, Pearl Thicroe. I.oia Tyvol. Badgers Front row. left to right: Paul Spcvacck. Arvnl I.unilgren, I low.ml Cbatloner, Dick Mclaaa, George Macknway, Hilly Kcinick, Kdtlie S rjna. Hack row: Larry Dorn, Gilbert Myhre, Richard Payne. Dotialil DuHoi� , Stanley Helgewm, Ijirry Doherty, l.eon Bon gey, Ted Myhre. 99 Bluebirds The? Bluebird organization offers each little girl, a program of play which is different from everyday play, ns special activities, standards and customs make this play group a club, and these are culled Bluebird ways. The girls from eight through eleven years are Bluebirds. Bluebird ways are fun, and they are the ideals, and behavior patterns which should be carried on into each member’s everyday life. Some of these ways are: helping others, being oltcdient, not complaining, trying to moke Others ' appy, being courteous and being good winners and losers. The Bluebirds like to Ik honest, kind and good and they try to accept disappointment without much fuss. This year’s program consisted of outdoor activities such as hike , picnics and outdoor games; regular meetings, parties, indoor games and making gifts. The officers are Pearl Thieme, president; Deanna Rubiola, vice president; Lois Tyvol, secretary; LulabeUe Peck, treasurer. The directors are Mrs Thomas, Mrs. Ellis and Miss Hobart. SJ.S. Club The S. J.S. Club is one of the girls’ organizations whose name is a secret except to the members of the club, (iirls from the tenth grade up can Ik members of this organization, which meets on the first Tuesday of the month from September to May. The officers of the club for the year of 1947-1948 were as follows: President, Marianna Hamden; Vice-President, Patricia Rise; Secretary, Wilma Kubiak; Treasurer, Alice Flint; Sport director, Jean Hauser; Assistant, Mildred Shaw-anokasic. There are eleven members. The new members were honored at a picnic in Fontanu in October. We have sport activities every afternoon and once a month on Wednesday we go bowling. The last Tuesday of the month is for Red Cross unless we are called. Before the closing of the S.J.S. Club this year we went roller skating anil had lots of fun. Mrs. Kastner is our advisor. When we have gym on Tuesday, she usually comes and plays with us. 23 Hilltoppers Front row. left to right; Duane Andrnon, Jeromr Kas uha. Roger Knutson, James Kbentter, l,arry Bon. Melvin Strin. Bruce Christianson Middle row: .lark llan-cn, Amly Nordby, Klmrr Krnkow ki. Dougla Schmid. James Miller. Peter Klundby, ICIdnn Wood. Top row: l.ee Nelson, Charles Ituitcr, Robert Sand. Franklin Dobbratr. Jack Miller, Richard Grai-kowftky. Preparatory Class Front row, left to right: David Klaus, Carol Brewster, Theda Immcga. Janet Delap. Melinda Kldred, (•Iona Kulu . K ren Morse. James Dallmau, Susie Newcomb. Middle row: Roalie Pier«torff, |.ee Franrr, Jim Kemick. Inez Sandwich. Paul Spcvacrk. Kyah Nygaard, Sandra Reed, Tohtl Rabiola. Uoyd Olson. Top row: Huwrtl Chollouer. Richard Payne, Carol Wrixs, Fred Stel cr, Ted Myhic. Marvin lluehner. Martin Huebtter. tarry Strtnacher. 24 Athletics Football Squad Front row, left to right: Melvin Last, Donald Reinick, Eugene Szejna, Richard Leonard, Jack Hathway, Keith Richardson, Ralph Voss, Francis Thompson, Guy Kelly. Second row: George Grant, Duniel Lewis, Robert Nichols, (Cant.) Veodis Robinson. taarwood Burr, James Long, Leonard Peacock, Buford Hunter, Milton Lee. In back: Supt. Milligan, August Kastner, Coach Nogosek. Football Last fall Anthony Nogosek became our new athletic coach, succeeding Mr. Neesam who retired after forty-one years of coaching. We had a fair season in 1947. The squad was outweighed and outnumbered. But the players did their best and played hard all the time. W. S. I), gained more yards than their opponents in games with two schools for the deaf though they lost both games. The team played four games in all and won none. James Long made two of our three touchdowns, one on a kickoff return. Veodis Robinson made the other touchdown. Both are eligible to play again next season when Coach Nogosek expects to schedule six games. Scores of 1947 games: East Troy, 20.......... W. S. D.. 0 Milton Union, 45.........W. S. D., 0 Minnesota School for the Deaf, 7 .. ....................... W. S. D.f 6 Illinois School for the Deaf, 27 .... ....................... W.S. D., 12 Basketball Squad Front row, left to right: Marwood Burr, Keith Richardson Francis Thompson, James lying-, Donald Reinick. Back row: Guy Kelly, Kenneth Krall, Coach Nogosek, Raymond Fitch, Eugene Siejna. Basketball The W. S. D. basketball team won nine out of twenty games during the 1947 48 season. The team scored 813 points to its opponents' 808. We won the tournament for Wisconsin deaf teams. In this tournament we defeated the Delavan and Madison teams. Two W. S. I), players, Donald Reinick and Keith Richardson were awarded individual trophies and places on the all tournament team. The players will never forget the game they played at South Beloit- This was a four overtime game which .ve Anally won 30-28. The season’s record: W. S. I)., 27 Milwaukee Silents, 4G W. S. D., 28 Elkhorn, 35 W. S. D.. 43 South Beloit, 111., 38 W. S. I).. 57 Darien, 33 W.S. I)., 30 South Beloit. 111., 28 W. S. D., 31 Racine Lutheran, 39 W. S. D.f 50 Darien, 31 W. S. D., 41 Madison Silenls, 51 W. S. D., 52 Durand. 111., 32 W. S. D., 37 Sharon. 39 W. S- D., 49 Racine Lutheran, 52 W. S. I)., 42 Clinton. 53 W. S. IX, 37 Rockford Eagles, 40 W. S. D„ 41 Milwaukee Silcnts, 49 W. S. IX, 50 Clinton, 47 W. S. IX. 52 Sharon, 45 W. S. IX, 44 Rockford Eagles, 47 W. S. IX, 32 Madison Silents, 35 State Deaf Tourney W. S. D., 35 Delavan Silents, 29 V. S. D.. 35 Madison Silents, 33 27 Calendar of Euents SEPTEMBER 1— Alice was the ft rat senior to arrive at W. S. I).—of course there were a few others. 2— Moat of the pupils arrive. 3— The first day of school. Marianna Harndcn was the first girl here to wear a long dress. 6—A mixer in Hannan Hall in honor of the new pupils. 10—An assembly program in honor of Miss Annie Einolf, a girls’ supervisor, who was employed here for 43 years. A gold watch was presented her as a gift from everybody at W. S. D. 19 The football squad played their first game with East Troy and lost 20-0. 24—W. Sri), was honored by a talk given by Mayor Thorpe of I)ela-van. YV. S. I), lost to Milton. 30— The Ariadna Literary Society members had a picnic in honor of the new members in Fontana. OCTOBER 10—A big day for the football squad, seniors, Coach Nogosek, Mr. Kast-ncr, Mr. and Mr . Milligan and family. They left early in the morning for Faribault, Minnesota. Enjoyed the sight seeing and trip. 11 -Visited around the campus in Faribault and also in the town. Met many Wisconsinites. Our team lost, fi to 7. In the evening—a dance. 12—The travelers came back to school by another route. It was said that they would never forget the trip as long as they live. 18— The senior girls were at their wits end because they thought Hannan Hall was on fire. 19— The S. J. S. members had a picnic in Fontana. 31— W. S. I), welcomed the Illinois team. A bonfire was held down the hill. NOVEMBER 1— A big day at YY'. S. 1 . Old friends were glad to see each other and there was much to be told. YV. S. I), lost their homecoming game, 12 to 2f . A Hallowe’en and Homecoming Dance was held in Hannan Hall. Alice Flint was the Queen and Robert Nichols, captain of the football team was her escort. 5—Teachers’ Convention vacation. 20—Thanksgiving vacation started. DECEMBER 2— Y '. S. I), played Elkhorn in basketball and was defeated by the score of 35-28. The girls went along. 13—The seniors gave a Christmas Open House in the Milligan Apartment. 15—A joint meeting of the Ariadna and Phoenix Literary Societies. 17— An all school Christmas party. 18— Christmas vacation begins. JANUARY 7—School starts again. Toys all brok-en. 10—Some girls and the basketball team went to Racine on the way back the bus got mad, because we lost the game and it had two flat tires. They arrived at school early in the morning. 20—Mr. Examination came and gave us headaches. 24—A dance in Hannan Hall to celebrate the departure of Mr. Exams. FEBRUARY 1— Y re chose new tablemates. 2— Our team played the Rockford Eagles and lost the game. 4—W. S. 1). girls played basketball with the girls from Elkhorn high and defeated them. Jean stars 13—A Valentine party in Hannan Hall. There was hardly any bad luck that day. 29 24—Sonic boys and girls wont to Beloit to see the Beloit-Texas Rume. Had a grand time. 28—W. S. P. won the fifth annual State Deaf basketbull tourney. MARCH 1 All seniors except Alice are aunts and uncles. B. N. became an uncle today. 5—Miss Williams broke her wrist in a fall at Beloit. 7—The Lutherans went down town to church in the morning for the first time in two years. 10— M. Harndcn was chosen the leap year queen for the prom. Who will be the king Mary? 12—We learned square dances but some did not know which was their right or left hand. 18— Phoenix and Ariadna Literary Societies had a joint meeting. Mr. Harley Washburn was the speaker. 20—Mr. and Mrs. Milligan gave a banquet in honor of our basketball team. 22—Girls saw “(June With the Wind. It was said that M. H. used most of the handkerchiefs. 24—Easter vacation. APRIL 1—How many times were you fooled? Two girls had an accident in a dark hall. One of them received a black eye. Better use “night glasses next time, girls. 7— The seniors saw a play about themselves. 8— Some of the boys and girls were given diphtheria shots. 11— How hard were the pancakes you made in the log cabin, Don? 12— Carlson was another pupil with a beautiful black eye. 13— No napkins on the table. Kids were seen licking their fingers. 19— The tenth grade and up had achievement tests. 20— Other classes had achievement tests. 21— Mr. Catchpole took pictures. Did any of you break the camera? 23— Boy Scout court. 24— David Carlson wrestled with a Sheboygan champion in an amateur bout there nnd won. Bravo, David. Tell us about the $2.75 steak again, will you? MAY I— Gypsy Caravan Prom. How did it Del being a King and t ueen, D'� n and Mary? 3—Prom pictures. The campus isn’t supposed to be called the Stale School, it should have been called “The Love and Beauty School.” 6 7—All of the seniors except two took college exams. Which will pass? l� —Rain, Rain, Rain. What a day for the seniors to plant their class tree, a white birch! 8—Another prom but the girls didn't wear formals. 10—The intermediate children saw a circus in Janesville. 13—The members of the Ariadna and Phoenix Literary Society went roller skating at the Delavan Luke roller skating rink. Had louds of fun. 15—Senior-Junior Banquet. Had a wonderful time. Mrs. Pearce of London uttended. lfi—A picnic in honor of Marianna at the Swiss Croft farm. Had lota of fun. 18—Dave was in a bad temper. 20—Senior and Junior outing. 22—Boy Scouts go camping at Williams Bay. 20—Senior dinner. A grand time at the Milligans. 31—Memorial Service. An all school picnic. TUNE f—Baccalaureate Service. 7-10—Final exums. Grrrrrrrrrr! 10—Reception for parents and friends. Commencement in the evening. II- 12—Home going days. Good-bye forever! See you next year or maybe in ten years. 30 .