High-resolution, full color images available online
Search, browse, read, and print yearbook pages
View college, high school, and military yearbooks
Browse our digital annual library spanning centuries
Support the schools in our program by subscribing
Privacy, as we do not track users or sell information
Page 33 text:
“
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 ]
”
Page 34 text:
“
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 ]
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.
