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

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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

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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

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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