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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1949 volume:

THE TATTLER 1949 The graduate po e around � tone marking the found' ing of the Wiaconsi ' Association of the Deaf Published by the Graduating Class of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf Delavan, Wisconsin Foreword .... To the Class of 1949 May I congratulate you, Ihc class of 1019, upon the successful completion of the course of study. You have reached your goal by constant work and applying yourselves diligently. I am very happy to see you receive your diplomas as a reward for your efforts. The monetary value of a diploma does not amount to a great deal, hut the time spent in preparing yourselves for life and the greater responsibilities that face you make the diploma a thing of great value. It is with regret that 1 see you leave the school. Your friends join me in wishing the very best things in life for you. WILLIAM M. MILLIGAN Dedication To our beloved parent we, the Senior Clow of 1949, with to dedicate this Tattler, a an expression of our trratitude to them for their good judgment in unding us to this school, W. S. l .. when? we have had the opportunity to acquire an education; and for their never tiring encouragement when the way-seemed hard. The Class of 1949 also wishes to join the people of Wisconsin in expressing trratitude, affection and deep respect for State Superintendent John Callahan, who retire from office this year after serving in the educational system of Wisconsin for sixty-three years, first a teacher and later as an administrator. We wish him continued good health and happiness. Our Campus Beautiful Here wise and good men. long ago. Planted our school. Here many happy years are spent Beneath its rule. And knowledge here acquired has proved A useful tool. Our love, dear School, stands anv test That time may make. I.et Beauty, Gratitude, all the rest Their due share take, N et that for which we love thee best Is Friendship's sake. —From the porm “!’h n:nix firrni by Frnnem Fooler m Our Superintendent Superintendent Milligan was born in Colorado Spring , Colorado, and during hi boyhood he attended the public schools of Berkeley California, where his family lived, and later attended a country school in Colorado. His higher education he received from Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois, the Normal department of the Columbia Institution for the lH af. and the University of Colorado. He first taught in the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind, in the department for the deaf, where he was alao coach for eleven years. In 1941, he moved to the Illinois School for the I eaf, where he served as teacher, coach, principal of the primary department, and was later principal of the advanced and intermediate oral department. In the fall of 1945, W. S. I), was without a superintendent In November of that year, Mr. Milligan won the aupcrintcndency in a competitive civil service examination. His grandfather was once the superintendent of this school and his father was superintendent of the Montana and California schools. This background, his experience in the profession, and his efficiency in the use of the sign language make him well qualified for the position. For the three years ho has been with us, he and Mrs. Milligan through their kindly interest in our education and welfare have endeared themselves to us all. They have three children, Ann, William and Little Mary.” Mr. Milligan's interests extend to the community. At present he is president of the Rotary Club, vice president of the Drlavan Ijike Club, treasurer of the Walworth Consistory Club and in 1948 was fund chairman of the Dclavan Chapter of the Red Cross. 161 FRANK V. POWELL Director, Bureau for Handicapped Children JOHN CALLAHAN Superint 'Hih'ttt, Prjtartmrnt o Public In traction Officers c � • i«. Seated, left to right: Elsie Kcdeniun, Matron; Dorn IL Lowe, Principal; Esther Bure ham, K. N.. Nurse. Standing. left to right: Vera Wescolt, Secretary; Gur eld Collnrd. Engineer; W. M. Milligan, Superintendent; Hazel Dayton. Auditor. [7] Supervisors Bottom row. left to ri� rht: Mn, Lippt, Mias Rodenius, Mias Baverfeldt, Mr . Klein, Mr . Knntuer, Mr . Mctsgcr. Standing. left to right: Mr. Wwcott, Mr . Hoot, Mr. Kastnar, Mr . Pierson, Mr. Holt. Employees Front row. left to right: Mr. C. Hirte, Mr. Severson. Mr. Goodgcr. Mrs. S. Hirte. Middle row: Mr . Brewer, Mis Helminiak. Mr . KugliUch, Mr. Kuxlitseh, Mr. Geyer, Mr , lloelxel, Mr . Mueller, Mr . Utesch. Standing: Mr. Brewer. Mrs. Kfectbendcr. Mr. Banin, Mr. Hann, Mr. Rodenius. Mr. Mueller, Mr. Smith, Mr. Woodard, Mr . Baumbach, Mr . Collard. [8] Graduating Class MAKWOOD BURR Boscobel •'Tl efficient hurry of a nvwtjxipcr office appeal to him Junior Class Pretfdent ’47-’48: Phoenix Lit. Scy. Vice President t.Vlfi; Phoenix Lit. Scy. Pres. 4 -'47; Hollister Club Pres. ’•HV47; Football 41-'48; Basketball ’46- 48; Baseball ’46. WILLIAM HARTIG Waukesha “A newcomer within our gate , yet utrmeth hr not � ntranger.’ (Enrolled February 25 ’49) k LEONARD PEACOCK Benton .•I rliligrpt nturte.nt not without rr ult . Senior President 48-’49; Junior Treasurer 47- 48; Phoenix Literary Society President ’47-’48; Hollister Club President ’47- 48; Football I '44. ’46, 47; Basketball '45. f4fi; Boy Scout 42- 49; Eagle Scout '4t ; Assistant Scout Master ’47-’40. I 10] DONALD KEIK’ICK A dell It u'uinnn Itj hit humour iron Phoenix Literary Society Treasurer 47-’48; Football '40-'48; Football co-captain '48; Raskctliall ’4D-'48; Sportsmanship Award ’47. PATRICIA RISE Milwaukee ‘Shr hath pood sense, the gift of Hrarrn. Clasx Vice-President ‘47-'49: Ariadna Lit. Scy. Librarian ’44-‘45; Lit. Scy. President '48-‘49; S. J. S. Vice-President ‘47- 4S S. J. S. Pro . ’48-’49; Regional Scholastic Art Award ’111; Monitor ‘48- 49. KEITH RICHARDSON Arkansaw “Tin not IN him to command ruecrta, hut he'll do more: he’ll dr-ntrvc it” Class Treasurer ‘48-’49; Phoenix Lit Scy. Treas. 45-'4 � . '48- 49; Lit. Scy. Vice-President '47-’48; Hollister Club Vice-President WAS; Hollister Club Treasurer ’4d-‘47; Football '44. ‘Id. ‘47, ‘48; Football Captain ’48; Basketball '44-’48; Sportsmanship Award ‘48; Monitor ld-’48; Prom Kinj? 49. HI] RAYMOND WYMAN Waukesha Our mm; In intcrjircta u'illinyli anil h'cIL” Class Secretary 48-’40; Phoenix Literary Secretary 48-40; Monitor '48-'49. Class Officers President .................................. Leonard Peacock Vice President ................................ Patricia Rise Secretary .............................. - Raymond Wyman Treasurer .................................. Keith Richardson Class Colors Red and W’Ailn Class Motto The u-orld is all yates. all opportunities, utriny of teneion trait iny to hr htruck. Class Flower Red Roue I 12 I ACADEMIC and VOCATIONAL Eleventh Grade Mr. Net-sum with a class in Algebra; they urr; sent-.m| lr ft to right—Athlcen Dahl, Pori Wiodmeycr, Ni col in n Perri, and Catherine Zick. Standing Phillip Plocur, Wayne White and Juinca tang. Tenth Grade l.eft to right: Marilyn Smith, Georae Grant, Ruth Tuinatrm. Robert Turluek, l-esetta Ten Eyck, with Mica Matteson. Ninth Grade Front row, left to right: Paul Rohloff, Joan S cjna, Adelaide Fuller. Clara Bongey. Back row: Donna Mae Milton. Jack Hathway, Alice Rietrert. Mrs. Crosby and Gloria Perhai. Eighth Grade Front row, left to right: Violet Erickson, Cattarinc Scharu. Betty Gorkowski, Betty Sanderson. Middle row: Jean Sharpe, Jean Jenkins. Janet Kiuck, Ann Harris. Back row: Alice Curry, Milton I.ee, Guy Kelly, Eugene Szcjna, Robert Sanderson, with Mr. Gant. Seventh Grade I eft to riitht: Marden© Karlin, Min Williams, 1-a-vonni Sampson, Lucille Rinser, Leonard Pawlow •kt. Bufora Hunter, Fnlotto Averill, Melvin Imst, Francis Thompson. Absent, Daniel I wis. Sixth Grade At left, front to rear: Warren Haroldson, Ruth Carlson, Medora Williams. Second row: Joy Krickxon, Walter Fidlcr. Third row: Billy Scherer, Saimi Bnkkila, Jack Miller. Fourth row: David Christianson. Jim Perhai, John Goetz, Italic Willmore. Mias Hobart is in the rear. Fifth B From left around the table: Robert Kuosch, Richard Graikowski, Donna Hanson, Delores Seidel, Mrs. Gant, Shirley Miller, Patricia Koehler, Janet Beall, Allen Blackmorc. This picture was taken in the library. Fifth C Loft to right: Larry Bos, Ross Bible, Charles Rio-«ert. Mrs. Williams, Alford Johnson, Donald Ko-blcake, Alice Fitch. Absent were Dorothea Schwebke and Helen LeBcl. Fifth A U;ft to right: Hetty Weeks, Mrs. Kelsey, Laura White, Delores Krlandson, Vivian Hurd, Nuncy Kleixt, Carol Hanson, liernice l-n Fratta, Ann Louise Forsberjf. Mann I-ee Debs and Linda Gibson were absent. Fourth Grade Seated, left to right: Dean Webb, l-arry Doherty, Deanl a Rabinla, Rosemary Kid red, Ixion Bongey, tyotff Tyvol. Standing: Donuld l uHois, Stanley Helgeson, Miss X resum. Lulnhrllc Peck, Elmer Krukowski, Leon-nrd Aiken, Pearl Thteme. Isidro Lianas was absent. Third Preparatory Front row, Ix ft to right: Rosalie Pierstorff, Harlcau Smith, Gloria Kuius, Carol Brewster, Paul Spcva-eek, Karen Morse, Knrl Nygaurd. Hack row, left to right: Marvin Huebner, Carol Weiss, Theda Immcga. Karen Huebner. Absent were John Rabiola, Richard Payne and Martin Huebner. Mrs. Pynn is the teacher. Second Grade l-eft to right: La Vonne Christopherson Gilbert Myhre, Mrs. Stewart, Betty Byrne, Delores Anderson, Ed. Sr.cjna, Louise Henderson. Charlene Sjoquist, Betty Luebke. William Reinick. Howard Runte and Duane Anderson were absent. First Preparatory to right: Ouml Bujanowski, Patsy Peterson Merle Eugebose, Cecil Lurge, Eugene Bobbin r William Perry, Beverly Breact . Edmund Water drert, Koyce Stenner, Snellen Johnson. Gail Throti Gary WcKWtt, Mnrilyn Reukuuf and Thomas Will mm Wert absent. Mr . Thomas Is the tenrh-r. ■ i First and Second Preparatory Left to right around the table: Robert Witczak. Edwin Wnschow, Thetla Immega, Tejuy Averill. Ronold Parks, Karen Huebner. Karl Nygnnrtl, Lloyd Olson, Carol Brewster, David Klaus. Miss Coburn l� the tenchrr. Third Grade Left to right: Ellen Housmun, Lee Nelson. Andy Nordby, l.arry horn, Eldon Wood, Jimmy Miller, Joann Wilcox. Jack Hanson and Roger Knutson were ubscnl. Mr. Wilber is in the foreground. Fourth Grade Manual Front row. left to right: Ruth Blodgett. Dougin.; Schmid, Jerry Noble. Middle row, Fred Webber. Robert Sand. Bonni' Copus. Bark row, Murvin Anderson. Claire lot horge, Mary l u Adams. Mr. Cameron Is standing in the rear. Third Grade Manual Front row, loft to right: Jerome Koszuba, Fetor Klundby, Franklin Dobbrntz, Violet Stamper. Second row, left to right: !� ick Melaas, Marion Iverson, Harold Freemen, James Eboneter. Third row, Ix onard Adamaki. Christine Goraki. Mr. Duick, Bruce Christianson, Charles Butler. Not in picture, Arvid LtUidpen. Physical Education Ted Myhre, Jim Heinick, Howard Challoner, Janet DeLap, Kyah Nygnurd, Sandra Reed. Melinda Kldred, Inez Sandwick with the instructor Mrs. Me Clcllan. Home Economics Mrs. Hagvrty and n class in cooking. left to right, Patricia Rise, Nicolina Pcrri, Athleen Dahl, Doris NViedmeyer and Catherine Zick. Personal Grooming Clara Bonfey is shown shampooing Gloria Perhai's hair. Alia Riegort is giving Joan Szcjna a facial as the instructor. Mr . Kaatncr, looks on. At the right Adelaide Fuller is giving Donna Milton a finger wave. Printing Uft to right: Raymond Wyman, Leonard Peacock, Imnrld Reinick and Harwood Burr with their instructor, Mr. Rood, gathered around the Miolilc cylinder press in the print shop. Woodworking l -ft to right: Daniel Lewis. Francis Thompson, Mr. Nogosrk. Melvin l.ast and 1-eonard Pawlowski. This is a corner of the machine wowlworkmg room. Sloyd Left to right: Eldon Wood, Jimmy Miller, Andy Nordby. Larry Dorn, Lee Nelson with their instructor, Mr. Prine. Art Jack Hath way, Wayne White, Patricia Rise. Marilyn Smith, Ruth Tuin« tn� with Mrs. Storey. I Mnnv(i°d Burr. II Leonard Peacock with hi- mother, III Raymond Wyniun. IV Donald Reinlck in the of his mother, V Patricia Rise with her brothers, VI Keith Richardson. Class History By Martvood Burr A the first “'49or” to enroll at this school, Marwood Buck” Burr was brought here by his father from Lancaster at the age of five in the fall of 1934. Mrs Hetxrl and Mrs. Baran. the small boys' supervisors then, tried to comfort this blond, wide-eyed, chubby little fellow who was awfully homesick, hut hr “had no use for the wimmen. loiter he was the pet of many older pupils who thought he was the cutest hoy at W. S. I . (How he has changed!) His first teacher was Mrs. Helen Thomas. He was often taken on demonstrations with Vinonn and Pauline Long ami Bernadine Hauser. Vinonn. Pauline and Bernadine, sitting in the audience, often made faces at the littlr fellow and teased him to make him laugh. Ever a giggler, he readily yielded and general merriment followed. The curly haired lass, the only member of the fair sex in this class of '49 to receive a diploma from the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, is Patricia “Patty” Rise, who enrolled at this school in 1956 at the age of six after withdrawing from the Paul Dinner school in Milwaukee. On the first day of school she did not mind when she found out that her parents had left her with the girls without letting her know. But several weeks later when they visited her, she refused to let them go and cried so hard when they left that her mother could hardly sleep all that night. Patricia grew up with two brothers and hud many boys for playmates. She has, therefore, been able to take the hard knocks of having so many boys for classmates. She was a great favorite of her first teacher, Mrs. Carrol, nee Miss Kathryn Dooley. A sturdy and well built little fellow came in 1930, but he didn't become one of the ,,’4!� ers until he was promoted to Mrs. Ellis' doss. It was Leonard “Junior Peacock, a native of Cuba City, Wisconsin. Before this curly haired lad entered this school, he and his mother were Invited to the home of Mrs. Arthur, a sister of former Superintendent Bray. After Leonard told Mr. Bray that he did not want to go to school, Mr. Bray gave him a pencil case, which helped persuade him to enter the next fall. 1 he first day of school found him ready for work with a pair of new overalls that he had insisted that his mother buy him before he came, but he was taken home in the middle of the year after he had been sick with whooping cough for six weeks. He remained at home until the fall of 1938, when he [29] wan put into Mm. Ellin' room. That year the third graders wore permitted to study homework every night from seven to eight o'clock. Ixronard noticed this and was very Jealous. He cried because he was very eager to study os his former classmates did. l.ator he was promoted to the third grade. That is how he became one of the 49 era . Isn't it strange that his love of learning and eagerness to study began so early? In 11)3? a Milwaukeean named Donald Kcinick (•ersuaded his father, who used to attend this school many years ago, to bring him here with his brother Wallace and his sister Shirley. He joined Mrs. Thomas' class and then was promoted to Mrs. Pynn’s class and thus joined the 49 cm . Language has been his Waterloo. As an eighth grader, he was asked to write an original sentence with the word “empty . He proudly went to the board and wrote this sentence, “My father is empty on his head meaning that his dad was bald. In sftorts, he wna a star basketball center and was given honorable mention as center on the I leaf All-American Team in 11 47 and 1948. He won the Frederick J. Nrcsani S|H rt mnn hip award in 194? and also a “W letter award. I.a t year he was elected Prom King and reigned with Marianna Harnden. a grad of 1948. at the Gypsy Caravan Prom. The year after Donald Kcinick enrolled, the two Richardson boys brought their little brother here from their native Arkansaw, Wisconsin. This little fellow was Keith Richardson, who became quite a favorite here. He has been on the football and basketball squads for at least three years and won the Frederick J. Neesam Sportsmanship award in 1948 and a W” letter award. He was elected King of the Southern Charm Prom in hi senior year and reigned with Nicolina Perri, a Junior. Hailing from Waukesha in 1944, Raymond Wyman, u slender, hard of hearing fellow, joined the 49crs” in the high school department. A self-styled disciple of Ichabod Crane, Raymond is also quite a Don Juan. When the member of this class had only four months left before graduation, another new member from Raymond’s home town, Waukesha, joined the class. This wavy haired. Jolly, hard of hearing fellow, Witlmin Tobin Hartig, very quickly mads many friends here and adapted himself to the ways of the school. Without him the class would not be complete. Class Will By Donald Rcinick We, the senior clnss of 1949 of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, being of sound mind, ami memory, and nearing the end of our life in this school, do hereby make, establish, ami announce this to lx our last will and testament. We hope that the one who are mentioned will make good use of the gifts which have been bequeathed to them. First: We promise our superintendent, Mr. Milligan, our principal, Mrs. Lowe, our teachers and our supervisors that we will try to do our best and try to live up to our high standards in the future, for what they have done for us. Second: The books that have been used by ua we leave to the Junior Clnss for regular study and we surely hope that they will do the best they can. Third: We make these individual bequests: Marwood Burr leaves his love of reading sjiorts to Wayne White, his fancy ties to Eugene Sic j no, his fondness of knowledge about Current Events to James lx ng, his sleek hair to Buford Hunter, his good judgment to Charles Riegvrt. and flirting with every girl at W. S. D. to Milton l-ee. Bill Hartig is willing his self confidence to Alice Riegert, his sweet smile to Marilyn Smith, his skill in flirtation to Philip Plocar, his good taste in clothes to Elmer Krukowskl, his brown wavy hair to Robert Sand, und his love of boxing to Miltoi Lee. Leonard Peacock bequeaths his great ambition to enter college to James Ixing, his ability to keep cool to Jack Hathway, his fondness of girls to Buford Hunter, his debating ability to Bob Sanderson, and his love of reading to John Goclx. Donald Rcinick leaves hi on e of humor to Athleen Dahl, his love of all ports to hi brother, Billy Kcinick. his love of outdoors to Ixonard Paw-lowski, his love of a farm to George Grant, his easy going way to Wayne White, his love of reading comic books to Helen LcBcl, und his ability to make friend to Daniel Lewis. Keith Richardson bequeaths his love of | orts to Jimmy Kcinick, his short, straight hair to Guy Kelly, his good judgment to Robert Turluck, his spend to Daniel Lewis, his interest in working to Eugene Szrjna, and hi fondness of business knowledge to Robert Sanderson. Patricia Rise leaves her love of Wayne White to nobody, her love of reading to Nicolina Perri, her lovely hair to Jean Jenkins, her modest ways to Violet Erickson, and her knowledge of numes of cars to Ruth Tuinutrn. Raymond Wyman desires to leave his love of argument to Melvin lj� st, his love of listening to the radio to Paul RohlolT. his famous “blah blah to Betty Gorkowski. his love of teasing kids to Jean Sharpe, his love of reading mystery stories to Robert Sand, his afternoon nap to Billy Scherer. —The Seniors [ 21 1 Class Prophecy By Raymond Wyman At the United States Mint in Denver, Colorado, at the end of June 19G0, I was granted a month’s vacation from my work. Soon after my graduation, I was fortunate enough to gel a position at the Mint through my nunt, who lived in Denver. In school when we studied about the mints, the thought struck me that someday I’d like to work in one, so you see why 1 say I was fortunate. It had been twenty years since I was East, so I decided to go back there. It was a nice day in Denver, when my wife and I left. We drove across the plains until wc came to Wichita. Kansas. We decided to spend the night in a tourist lodge there. When wc arrived at the lodge, 1 saw a face that was familiar to me. Then I noticed that it was Keith Richnnlson. The sign on the lodge read “Richardson's Tourist Lodge but I had not connected it with my old friend Keith. He and his wife had decided to go into that kind of business, and from all appearances had made a great success of it. We visited for a while before retiring. Needless to say our conversation drifted back to the old days at W. S. D. When I told Keith that I was on my way hack Cast, he made me promise to get all the information I could about our Alma Mater and let him know about it. The next morning we got up bright and early and 1 drove on through Kansas until we reached Kansas City. Missouri. There we stopped nt a restaurant, which was connected with a railroad depot. As wc were very hungry from traveling, we went in to get something to eat. When we got inside, I saw a short, heavy set man whom I thought I had seen before. It was Marwood Burr. He was traveling west for the summer and was going to stay in San Francisco. He is now a teacher at the Missouri School for the Deaf at Fulton. He was still single but was going to be married soon. After wc finished eating we went to a hotel for the night. The next morning I headed north for Iowa. We came within ten miles of Des Moines when my tiro suddenly went flat. Seeing a nearby farm house, 1 decided to go there for help. To my great surprise the name on the mailbox was Donald Rei-nlck. As I walked up to the house, just then Donald came in from the field and recognized me. It certainly seemed good to see another ’49er after all these years. He told me that he had over forty acres of corn on his farm. I told him that I had a flat tire, so he and his hired mnn came out with me to fix it. When he looked into the car, he said, “You told me that you would always he n bachelor.” I told him that os 1 grew older, I changed my mind. Later his wife Invited us to stay for supper and some supper it was! Athlccn makes a good farmer's wife. She can fry potatoes farmer style and that is the best way. After supper we drove to Des Moines nnd stayed for the night. The next day we started for Wisconsin. We drove until we reached Madison. I noticed a sign which read Wisconsin School for the lk af. This was a great surprise to me. The school had been moved to Madison, because the legislature decided that Madison was a l etter location for the school. After looking nt the school, which was very lovely, modern in every way, wc drove to Waukesha, where my folks live. Waukesha had not changed much, hut is now a suhurb of Milwaukee. It was too late thut night to get out and look around. The next morning my mother told me that a deaf lady lived across the street. My curiosity being a-roused 1 went over to see who she was. It was Mn . Wayne White. Her maiden name was Patricia Rise. Her husband owns five stores in town and they are living in a very beautiful home. This surprised me very much a we, who were in school with Wayne twenty years ago, thought thut he would be a farmer. After staying in Waukesha for nlmost n week we decided to drive to the ferry dock in Milwaukee. On the way in, we saw a man who was very richly dressed. It was William Hnrtig. He U now a millionaire, because he invented an airplane which runs on atomic energy. He doesn't even have to think about working for the rest of his life. Inspite of his prosperity, he remembered the old hunch and seemed glad to hear about those whom I had seen. We got the car on the ferry and sailed over to Michigan. After we reached Michigan, we continued our driving until we reached Mackinac Island. Wc hoarded a ferry to the island. On that island people can travel only by horse-cart because the roads arc too narrow. We left our car at a garage and rented a horse-cart and rode off to a cottage. When we arrived nt tho cottage. I saw a man sitting out on the lawn of the next cottage with his wife and little girl. At a second glance I noticed that it was Leonard Peacock. It didn’t take me long to get to him. He recognised me at once. He is now a coach and printing instructor at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf near Philadelphia. He has a summer cottage on Makinac Island and spends his summers there. After spending three weeks in our cottage, we drove to Chicago and took the American Air Line hack to Denver. It was a plane of the latest style, which could carry cars on it, so we, car and all, flew hack home. The trip was certainly worthwhile. Before leaving Denver, 1 had hoped that I would run across some of the 49ers, hut I didn’t dream that I would see them all. Back In '49 I knew thut our class was made up of good stuff, and it gives me great pleasure to know that they have all made good. [22] Written September 10, 1969 [ tz 1 A Strictly Confidential Report Name Nickname Weakness Favorite Pastime Favorite Saying Favorite Sport Favorite Subject Pet Peeve Life Ambition Marwood Burr Ruck The tall gal from Milwaukee Reading sport “1 know Rlisehall History and Geography Delays and too much talk A white collar job William Hurtig Tobin Hating and sleeping and Milwaukee beauties Flirting and boxing Chickrn Boxing Mechanical Drawing and Art Wine Gay women Music Draftsman Leonard Peacock Junior Arguing Testing out his journalistic ability “Well, you see!’’ Football Composition and Printing A coquette Undecided Donald Roinlck Don The walking Doll Tensing ami tolling white lies with a straight fnc� “See?” Basketball Algebra Drinking and smoking To be a farmer Keith Richardson Mickey Spaghetti Telling how he misaod that doer “Well Basketball Geography Messy things To own n business Patricia Riic Patti The farmer from the North Just talking to whoever is around 1 don’t care Swimming and Basketball Beading Winter To be a typist Raymond Wyman Ray Short girls Listening to the radio DO you know that •� Fishing Not any of ‘cm Crabby women To bo n printer ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS Football Squad Bottom row, left to right: J. Goetz. ! . Reinick, K. Richardson, J. Long, G. Kelly, V. Robinson, F. Thompson, G. Grant. Middle row, left to right: K. Szejna, B. Hunter. D. Lewis, J. Huthway, M. Lee, M. Lost. R. Sanderson. Top row, left to right: Coach Nogosek. I- Willmorv C. LnForge, K. Webber. W. Pidler. In the early nineties football was introduced among the boys. Because John Peterson, one of the boys, was killed in a game with Beloit College in 1893. football was forbidden. Throe years later Superintendent Sutler allowed the boys to play :� game with the Delavan High School. Some of the W. S. I), player were injured in this game. Consequently football was again banned. When Mr. Walker became superintendent, he permitted the boy to play if they hud their parents’ permission. Ever since then with the exception of the year, 1945, the boys have had teams and played other schools. According to Silas Phillips, of Deinvan. in the fall of 1905 his team was defeated in all games before playing Monroe High School, an undefeated team. Silos was the captain of this team. He and the players asked Mr. Miller, the Delavan High School coach at that time, to come and |Kdi h them up a week before they would play Monroe. He did so. While coaching, he thought that the game should be cancelled as he said that Monroe was strong and the W. S. I . team weak and no match for Monroe. However, the boys went to Monroe, without Mr. Miller. Both teams battled on even terms before a crowd of 2,000 fans. The result was u tie. This surprised many, including the pessimistic Mr. Miller. The next year Mr. Kcesam was made coach hen. During forty-one years of coaching, hi� boys played and defeated almost every high school team in Southern Wisconsin. On Thanksgiving Day in 1916 the boys played Waukesha High School, which claimed the High School Championship of Wisconsin. They were scheduled to play Gary. Indiuna. High School ut a big Elk benefit game, but Gory was unable to come so our boys substituted for them. Our team won. 13 to 1 to the surprise of all. When Mr, Neesam started to coach, the rule were changed to allow n forward pass. The correct way to throw it was learned in 1907 from Monroe High School, which was using it better than any college or university team at tha� time. They threw the ball so it spun on its long axis like a rifle bullet, not end over end a was first attempted. Our toys adopted this method. Mr. Anthony Nogosek was appointed coach in the fall of 1947 upon the retirement of Mr. Keesam. For the last few year W. S. D. has not had much success in football, because of the shortage of boys. I-a t fall W. S. D. lost all its scheduled games with the exception of the game with the Michigan School for the ! eaf. That was a 12-12 tie. —I-eonard Peacock [26] Basketball Bottom rcw, loft to right: J. Iluthwity, G. Kelly, P. Thompson, J. Long. G. Grant. Back row. left to rijrht: C. I-uForge. M. Lee, J. Goetz, fi. Szejnu, Coach Nogosek. Early In November the basketball squad started with only three lettermen back. They were James Long, a forward, Guy Kelly, a guard, and Francis Thompson, a center. Our coach lost Donald Rcinick. a senior, as forward, as he was not elijrible this season because the new rules of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association had reduced the age limit from 19 to 18. Six new men, who joined the basketball squad, were George Grant, Milton Lee, Jack Hath way, John Goetz and Eugene Sxejna. Next year all the above boys except Eugene Szcjna will be back. On February 12, we had a tournament for Wisconsin teams made up of deaf players. Teams from Madison, Milwaukee, Delavan and W. S. D. participated. In the opener Madison defeated Delavan. In the second game Milwaukee Silent overrun the “W. S. I . Badgers. . In the evening the W, S. D. Badgers” mnde a run away game against Delavan and in the finals Madison ended victorious against Milwaukee. The Madison Silents received the tournament trophy. The outstanding individuals and their respective positions were Harry Ellis, Madison and Wallace Keinick, Milwaukee, forwards; Albert Heckrr, Madison, center; Raymond Boettcher, Madison and Louis Vol pin testa, Milwaukee, guards. W. S. D. players, that received honorary mention, were Donald Reimck, Phillip Plocar, and Keith Richardson. The season’s record: W. S. D., 20..... .......... .... Sharon, 52 W. S. P., 40........................ Elkhom, 48 W. S. D.� 38 ................... Janesville, 53 W. S. D., 51 ...................... Clinton. 54 W. S. D., 41 .. Illinois School for the Deaf, 43 W. S. I)., 52 .................... Darien. 40 W. S. I ., 30 .......... South Beloit, 111., 54 W. S. ! .. 44...............Durand, III., 57 W. S. D.. 60.... . Darien, 67 W. S. I)., 24...............Milton Union, 42 W. S. I)., 43.....................Mukwonago, 59 W. S. I)., 36 .................. Janesville, 50 W. S. I)., 54 .......... South Beloit, IIL, 66 W. S. l ., 49 ............... Northwestern. 64 W. S. I)., S3 .................... Clinton. 73 W. S. P., 34 Northwestern, 49 W. S. D„ 40 .................... Mukwonago. 51 W. S. I)., 52 .......................Sharon, 67 State Deaf Tourney W. S, D„ 43...................... Milwaukee, 55 W. S. D„ 92 . ..................... Delavan, 37 —Keith Richardson I 27 ] School Organizations Bluebirds The girls from eight through eleven years of age belong to the Bluebirds. This organization promotes special activities, which should l e carried into every day life. The Bluebirds’ spcciul aim is to help others. These girls, when old enough, will be transferred into the Girl Scout group. The Bluebird meetings are held for an hour every Tuesday after school. This year the program consisted of regular meetings, and such activities as indoor and outdoor games, parties and hikes. The girls made scrap-books for our school hospital and gifts for their parents. They also contributed money to buy a doll, which was sent with other gifts to some needy children in Germany at Christinas time. The Bluebirds officers are as follows:—President, Ellen Houseman; Vice-president, Jo Ann Wilcox; Secretary, Deanna Rnbiola. The directors are Miss Hobart, Miss Coburn, and Mrs. Hagerty. Badgers Thirteen young boys were Badgers this year. The officers were: President, I-eon Bongcy; Vice-president, Larry Dorn; Secretary, .Stanley Helgeson. When the weather was favorable, the boys took hikes and played many outside games. Last fall a joint picnic was held with the Bluebirds at the Delavan Athletic Field. The boys and girls played baseball while the leaders prepared the picnic supper. The Badgers had their spring picnic at the Del-avnn Springs Park. They played games before supper and had lots of fun. During cold ami rainy days the Badgers played indoor games including various relays. They ulso worked on scrapliooks for our hospital. They made presents- for their parents before Christmas and cards for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. A Hallowe'en Party, a Red, White and Blue Party and an Easter Party were enjoyed during the year. The Badgers aim to be good, kind, and honest. They aim to be strong, too. They want to be Boy Scouts or Hilltopperti when they are twelve years old. The leaders this year were Mrs. Pyrin, Miss Neesam and Mrs. Stewart. The Junior Red Cross The Junior Red Cross of the Wisconsin School for the Pdaf mode a membership drive in the individual classes. Of the 181 pupils enrolled, 172 responded. Contributions were as follows; High School, $5.82; Intermediate and Primary, $f .22; Preparatory, $1.50. We were called upon by Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Sheldon, general chairmen of the Red Cross of Delavan, for contributions, such os favors for vurious holidays, for the hospitals of the state. These favors were made in the Art Department. Thirty large Hallowe'en cut outs were made by the Intermediate Classes. At Thanksgiving time a menu cover block print was designed ami printed. For New Year twelve place settings were made and decorated by a stencil. For our Vulcntinc project the Intermediate Classes made thirty bin! cut outs and fifty Easter menu covers. The Red Cross helps in time of trouble. Wo ore glad that we are helping a good cause. Mrs. Storey and Mrs. I-owe are directors of our Junior Red Cross. The Mixer Club The Mixer Club was organized this year by Sujier-intendont Milligan and Mr. and Mrs. Kustner for the purpose of teaching the advanced pupils different dances and how to play various games that promote friendly associations and character build- in . Since the club has lawn organized in November, the girls and boys have had two dunces at Hannan Hall ; have been to Walworth to bowl ; and have sjwnt several evenings playing curds and other games. At the organization of this new club, the Hollister Club was suspended. Phoenix Li ter ry Society The Phoenix Literary Society had a membership of thirty when school opened in September. Of this number four later dropped out. Election of officers it the September meeting resulted as follows: President. James Long; Vice-President, Juck Hnthway; Secretary, Raymond Wyman; Treasurer, Keith Richardson; Librarian, Guy Kelly. This year the hoy subscribed for Life magazine and the .Sunday Milwaukee Sentinel. The usuul brief programs were held followed by several lively business sessions, which taught the boys the rules of parliamentary procedure and helped them to develop poise and self-confidence. In March the boy planned a joint meeting with the members of the Ariadnu Literary Society as guests. Mr. Frank B. Sullivan, recently appointed Assistant Grand SecreturyTreasun-r of the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf, was invited to address the group. He gave an excellent rendition of the story of Enoch Arden. A committee was appointed to revise the constitution and by-laws. The numerous changes were acted upon at a meeting of the society on March 18 I 28] with final approval given at the April meeting, thus concluding the year's activities. Scouting at W. S. D. Boy Scout Troop 23 started the ’48-’49 school year activities with 27 hoys participating including 8 Tenderfoot candidates. The first outing was a trip to Lake Geneva on September 18th for the Boy Scout Camporcc. The day's program began with church services outdoors in a beautiful natural setting, a campfire clearing in a heavily wooded section of Camp OfTeld. After church the Scouts prepared their own dinner over a campfire. The afternoon was spent hiking through the woods and along the shores of Lake Geneva. The next major event was a I’ot l.uck supper and Court of Honor for all Scouters and Scouts in the Kastern District of the State Line Council. This was held In the W. S. D gym on September 30th. After these events the work of instructing the Tenderfoot Candidates began in earnest. Sessions on Scout Laws, on knot tiring, on wearing of the Scout uniform, and on first aid culminated with the Investiture Ceremony, held on Wednesday, April 0 in the assembly. At this time the Tenderfoot Candidates were awarded the coveted Tenderfoot Badge. All other Scouts were awarded their 11)41 Scout Cards. An overnight stay at Camp O{field climaxed the year's program. The Troop Committee was made up of Mr. W. M. Milligan, Chairman. Mr. H. C. Goff, Dr. W. K. Rice, and Mr. Nogosek. Girl Scouts Shortly after the opening of school a new girl Scout Troop was organized with Mrs. Gant, Mrs. Kelsey, and Mrs. Storey as leaders. During the mild fall weather the girls participated in hikes, outings, and a picnic nt the Springs. After that they settled down to preparing themselves to become Tenderfoot Scouts. Two meetings before Christmas were devoted to gift making. At an impressive investiture ceremony before the school assembly in January twenty three girls received their Girl Scout pins officially becoming Girl Scouts. March 12 is the birthday anniversary of Girl Scouting. At the meeting of that week our W. S. D. Troop observed the thirty seventh birthday of the Girl Scouts with n birthday cake and n talk on the history of Girl Scouting. I-atcr in March our Troop was entertained at a supper given by Troop IV of l clavan in their Girl Scout room. Our girls made new friends snd extended these friendships when they entertained Truop IV at a picnic in May at the Springs. During April and May the girl participated in several outings, including hikes, nature study activities, and outdoor games. On Saturday May 14 our Troop along with the other Delavan Troops attended an all day play day at Whitewater, where the girls met and joined in play activities with sister Scouts from several towns in Walworth County. The final meeting of the year was a “Cook-Out at the McClellan farm. The girls planned and cooked their own supper. The following girls served as Girl Scout officers for the year 1948-1949: Carol Hanson, Troop leader; Man- Lee Debs, Troop scribe; and Betty Weeks, troop treasurer. Many of the girls served efficiently and faithfully on various committees throughout the year. S. J. S. The “8. J. S. Club has been organized here since 1944, for the High School girls. The purpose of the S. J. S. Club is to provide recreation for the girls, and to help others by donating to funds and drives. On the first Tuesday of every month the girls have their regular meeting. The other Tuesdays are used for various activities, which include: —volley hall, howling, baseball, hiking, basketball, calisthenics and roller skating. The officers are ns follows: President Patricia Rip -; Secretary, Catherine Zick; Treasurer, Nico-lina Pcrri and Director of Sports, Doris Wiedmeyer. Mrs. Kastncr is director of the club. Ariadna Literary Society The Ariadna Literary Society is an organization for the older girls. It was started In 18fifi. and the name Ariadna was given to it in memory of Ariadna Chcxebro, the first deaf girl to receive education in Wisconsin. A meeting is 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 the exception of a few older girls in lower grades, arc eligible for membership in the society. This year there have been forty-one girls. The object of this society la to promote literary activities among the members and to have them learn how to conduct meetings according to parliamentary rule. Seasonal programs are arranged by the officers of the organization with their directors. This year in honor of the new members we had a picnic in the Whitewater City Park September 30th. On the 10th of May we sponsored a roller-skating party at the Inlet Rink and invited the Phoenix Literary Society. Our annual spring picnic was held at the Springs Park in Delavan May 17th. The officers of the Ariadnas for this school year were elected In September. They were as follows: President, Patricia Rise; Vice President, Delores Kubiak; Secretary. Catherine Zick; Treasurer, IV-loris KIstrom; Head Librarian. Lucille BiaAcr; Assistant Librarian, Betty Gorkowski; Historian, Clara Bongvy. Miss Matteson, Mrs. Stewart, and Mrs. Williams have served as directors. —C. Z. [29] Nuggets Dug Out by the ’49ers SEPTEMBER—6-—Good bye Mama! Good bye Pu-pa! Good bye Vacation! With bag and bnggugo we blew in to W. S. D. by train, bus, cor. 7—School opened with an enrollment of 185—beat record in year . Every '49er on hand. Ready to dig? 9 -First football practice. Boy donned their new uniform . 11— A “Mixer” in Hannan Hal)—firat social event of the year. 12— Tablcmatra chosen—great care taken so am not to mar our appetite . 13— At recea !.e etta Ten Eyck risked loaning her hike to Mr. Gant. He wasn't kidding—He can ride. 18—W. S. It.’ first football game of the senson. Lo t to Alumni, 7-6. How about that proverb, A good beginning makes a good ending”? Well, it opposite i� true, too, A bad beginning make a bad ending.” 20—With fond memories of I). Carlson, a 48 grad., we welcomed another Carlson, Ruth Carlson, from the Michigan School for the Deaf. 30—Wow! Some full day! The Ariadna Literary Society girls' picnic at Whitewater Park; a football game with Milton Union H. S. there; u pot luck supper and Court of Honor in our auditorium for Boy Scouts of W. S. D., Deluvan and other neighboring cities. OCTOBER —15—Good luck befell the Seniors. A trip to Jacksonville with our team for the I. S. D. Home-coming. 16— In spite of crossed fingers and cheers across the miles, we lost. 17— What n rare treat to wander among the log cabin at New Salem, Illinois, recalling Lincoln’ boyhood and manhood. Thi was the special privilege of the Senior girl and football •quad enroute from Jacksonville to Deiavan. 22— The night before Home-coming with hope high, Nicoliha a Home-coming (Jueen and Keith led the Snake dance round the bonfire. 23— Homecoming!—“Do unto other a they do to you. Well, that' what we did. The game wo a thriller! Result a tie. Alums glad to be back. A dance for the wind up. 29—A masquerade. Ann Harris a a Dutch girl and Paul RohlofT as a pretty young Mi walked off with first prixes. NOVEMBER—1—Poll in Deiavan open for public school and W. S. D. pupils. Twelfth, eleventh, and tenth grade took advantage of this fine opportunity to loam how to vote. 2—Wide eyed and open mouthed we were assembled in Hannan Hall getting the returns of the elec- tion. No, it can't be. “Ye , it’ true. Truman i winning! Some blue. Other hilariou . 3— One of the blearing of the year—Teacher ' Convention in Milwaukee. Seventy percent of the student body went home. 4— Basketball practice started. 8—A forerunner of winter. A few flukes of mow, II—Armistice Day! A short impromptu program at 11 o'clock in Cochrane Hall. 13— Old Badgers hoarded a 1948 Carry all for Milwaukee. Game with Milwauke Silent . Confession: They outdid u . 14— A snow storm! The real thing! Sleds, skates and akiis appear. 17—The envy of nil the boyB, Buford Hunter, who went north for a week of deer-hunting. 19— Wayne White and Keith Richardson left to try their luck at deer-hunting. 20— A thrilling game between Madison Silent and Old Badgers.—Turned out more thrilling for Madison than for W. S. D. 24— Many left to enjoy turkey with the home folk . 25— Thanksgiving Day! Poor George Grant! For day he’d been telling how much turkey he was going to c� t. Well, he spent the day in the hospital. 28—Back to the grind after the Thanksgiving vacation fun. DECEMBER—8—Steven Charles Duiek' birthday —Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Duick. II—W. S. I), basketball team loses to I. S. D. by three point . Thompson and Long rtar. 17— Open House for Seniors in the apartment of SupL and Mrs. Milligan. A lovely uffair! 19— Christmas banquet. An impressive gathering, The whole W. S. D. family including Mr. and Mrs. Powell. A fine meal followed by a suitable Christmas program. 20— Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!—all going home for the holidays. JANUARY—1—Happy New Year’ Good resolu-olutions to the right and to the left of us! 3—Rain! Sleet! Snow! But most of us back. 5— Hilltoppcr lost to South Beloit. One good resolution smashed. 7— Burr was grouchy. No wonder, he had a tooth extracted. We surmised Miss Milwaukee had ditched him. We've made other mistake . 8— Spring appeared. We tried to believe it would ■Uy. 9— Wyman dreaming again. Wore a towel instead of his scurf to breakfast. 15— News! Hvlltoppers did not win the W. S. D.-Durand game. Never mind about the score. 18— Our first victory, Hurrah! Darien defeated, 60- [31 ] 57. A thriller! 19—Alice Riegvrt weeping over the death of three mice in her room. For fear, sorrow, or joy? 24—The bi-annual bugbear. A always unwelcomed. Midyear exams. 26—A memorable event! A venison feast in Supt. and Mrs. Milligan’s apartment. Seniors and invited partners. Thanks to Keith’s brothers, for the venison nnd to Mrs. Milligan for the rest. 28— Exhausted but relieved. The question upper most in everyone's mind, 1 wonder if I will pass.” A dance in Hannan Hall to chaw the frowns away. 29— “Old Badgers rolled over Milton City team 68-47. 31—Second semester began with promises to do better. FEBRUARY 1—S. J. S. girls met. Topic under discussion: Clothes or Boys. 12— Great Expectations, but Madison won the championship at the tournament here. 14— Can we go or can't we?” This question fac d us till noon, when word came that cars nnd buses would be ready to take nil to Beloit to the circus in spite of the icy roads and sleet storm. Thanks to the Beloit Optimist Club, whose guests wc were; to Mr. Miiligun for not giving up, nnd to the careful drivers. Who sent that Valentine? After u 7 o'clock picnic supper we finished the day with a Valentine Tarty; no scarcity of Cupid's messages—a dance—refreshments. The end of a perfect day. 1 —At recess Phil slipped. Pretty hard on a head to fall over six feet on cement. 16—The powers that be made the purpose of recess plain—it’s not for romance only. In the spring a young man's fancy turns to love. Some just couldn't wait. I)o you need your thinking caps on to know who they were? 25—Bill Hartig appeared nnd kept the number of the '4Uers seven. 2C—Basketball between Badgers and Mndison Silent . Madison the victors again. MARCH -3-4—Busy days for the 49ers—assisting Dr. Williams in taking pictures for this Tattler. “A friend in need is a friend indeed. His kindness will never be forgotten. 5—A good time for all in Hannan Hall. Games and cards. 9—Regular polling system set up in assembly hall to elect a Prom King. No riots. Perfect order kept by a Keystone Cop. Keith Richardson received a plurality of votes. 11— Yellow sheet: Pat Rise A In shoe repairing. 12— The Mixer Club enjoyed bowling at Walworth. Girls Insist bowling bulls are partial. 17— All green on purpose. Joint meeting of the Phoenix and Ariadna Literary Societies. Speaker Mr. Sullivan of Chicago. 21—First day of spring ami it looked like it. 24—“Birth of Our Freedom” in film strips in Hannan Hall for the advanced group. Instructive. 29—Girls basketball game. Did you say tame? Well, it depends on who is talking. APRIL—1—April fool! No one escaped. 13—That wonderful feeling! Easter vacation started. 18— The beginning of the end. Many not back. 19— Bill Hartig elected to make necessary provisions for the new member of our school family, an Irish Setter that strayed from somewhere, we know not where. 21- —Final meeting of the Phoenix Green Literary Society—Fond farewells from the 49crs. 28—A few ‘chosen to teach sign at the Dclavan Community Council Carnival at the public school. Result—quite a Bum of money earned for the council—Public school pupils now using signs. 22— Dead line for handing in names for Ann Milligan's white bunnies. Snookums, suggested by Warren Hnroldson, and Lulu,” handed in by Joan Szcjna. chosen by Ann. Joan and Warren a wanted prizes. 27— Verdict of the nurse: Jack Miller has the mumps.” Just two days before the Prom. 28— A mistake—Jack's free. 29— The grand affair! The Prom! Hats off to the Juniors and Prom Committee. Theme:—Southern Charm. Can't find adjectives to fitly describe it. Tops!! Music by the orchestra from the School for the Blind superb. I.impers next day, especially among the girls. MAY—1—Who’s that knocking at the door? Hurry! Catch her! That was nice of Catty to hang him a May basket. 4-5—College entrance exams. An uphill climb. 10—A roller skating party at the Inlet Rink. Thanks to the Ariadnas. Rumps and tumbles galore. Who minds that? 17—A peck at Springs Park—a table full of good cats—The Ariadnas gathered around the hoard. 21—Hat off again to the Juniors and their sponsor —Junior-Senior Banquet a howling success. 30— Memorial Day—the usual March to the cemetery—picnic lunch on the lawn—relay races. 31— Banquet for State Supt. Callahan at take Lawn, Dclavan Lake—for us just to hear about. JUNE—5—Baccalaureate, fi—7—8—Those pesky exams again—But sec what’s ahead—That longed for vacation! 9—-The grand finale—Commencement. j0__All aboard for all parts of Wisconsin. I : 2 ]