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

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Ariadna Literary Society In 1866 a Literary Society for the older Kiri of this school was started. It was given the name, Ariadnn, in memory of Ariadna CHesebro, the first deaf girl in Wix-conain to receive an education. This organization meets at t igh o’clock the third Thursday evening of each school month except January and May, Membership is given only to the girls from the sixth grade- up and to a few of the older girla in the lower grades. Forty-six girls were eligible for that privilege this year. To promote literary activities among the members ami to huve them learn how to conduct meetings according to parliamentary rule is the object of this society. Programs are arranged by the officers of the organization with their directors. On October II we honored the new members with a picnic at Riverside Park in Janesville. The officers for this school year elected in September were as follows, President, Athleen Dahl; Vice-President, Ruth Tuinstra; Secretary, l setta TehEyck; Treasurer, Clara Bongey; Head Librarian, Catherine Schara; Historian, Betty Sanderson. Mrs. Willians, Miss Matteson and Mrs. Hagert.y were dirvctors-in-charge. Boy Scouts Boy Scout Troop 23 began UOfJ-’GO activities with a membership of 26 including 0 Tenderfoot candidates. Mr. Wilber, in hi second year as Scoutmaster, hod Mr. Knstucr and Mr. Cooper as assistants. Jack Hathway was Senior Patrol Leader. Patrol U-aders were Milton I-ee, Walter Fidler and Robert Ituosch. The year’s activities, in addition to the usual advancement program of learning for Tenderfcet. Second Class and First Class Scouts, included a trip to the Gold Rush Camporoe at Camp Offield, I.ake Geneva, in the full. The next big event was the participation in the Merit Budge Show at |j ke Geneva on March 31st and April 1st. There our Scouts distinguished themselves in u wood carving exhibit which brought them a second prize in the standard rating out of 23 units competing. The final big event of the year—the annual spring week-end camping trip at Cump Offield—rounded out a year of fun and learning. The Scouts also put on two assembly programs during the year: the first, a humorous skit on ramp life demonstrated camping skills, the second program was the annual investiture for Tenderfoot Scouts and advancement recognition for the other Scouts in the troop. Troop 23 looks backward at '49-' 0 with pride, and looks forward to 50-Til with high expectations. Girl Scouts There are several Girl Scout troops in Delnvan. Our W. S. I). Girl Scout troop was the first one organized and Is therefore known as Dclavun Troop I. The troop cele- brates its birthday in January. This year our troop had thirteen members: Ronnie Copus, Rosemary Eldred, I-ouisc Henderson, Ellen Hous-mun, Marion Iverson, Betty I.uobke, Lulu Belle Peek, Deanna Rabiola, Violet Stamper, I’earl Thieme, I is Tyvol, Carol Wiess, and Joan Wilcox. Ixda Tyvol was Troop Ix uder; ! cunna Rabiola, Troop Treasurer; and I’earl Thieme was Troop Scribe. Regular meetings were held on Thursdays ufter school with Mis, Gant, Mr . Kelsey, and Mrs. Harris as lenders. In October the girl of Troop I were hostesses at a Round Up of all Delnvan Girl Scouts and Brownies During the fall the new girls, aided by the old members, learned the Girl Scout Uwr and Promise. In January the new girls received their pins in an impressive investiture service in the assembly. The meetings throughout the year were devoted to handicrafts, parties, group games, outdoor meetings, hikes, and a cook out in May. S. J. S. Club The I’hoenix Literary Society, which is one of the older girls here for six year . Mrs. Kastner is the advisor of the S. J. S. Club. Girls from the tenth grade and up can be members. The club meets every Wednesday after school. The meetings and sports activities are alternated. Officers of the Club for the year of l!)49-’50 were ns follows: President, I oris Wiedmcyer; Vice-President, Ruth Tuinstra; Secretary, Lcsettu Ten Eyck; Treasurer, Nlcolina Pcrri; Sports Director, Ruth Tuinstra. Outstanding activities this yeur included hikes, bowling parties and a buffet supper and bingo party. The girls planned and prepared the buffet supper and invited their partners, Mr. and Mrs. Milligan ami Mrs. Ix»we. This year has been a very happy one. Phoenix Literary Society The Phoenix Literary Society, which is one of the oldest organizations in school, has a membership of thirty-eight boys. The society holds regular meetings on the third Thursday of every month except in January umi May. The officers of the society are: Milton l«cc President; Jack Hathway, Vice President; Wayne White, Secretory; Francis Thompson, Treasurer; Leonard Pawlowski Librarian; Robert Sand, Assistant Librarian; and Guy Kelly. Custodian. The boy subscribed for Life magazine, The Milwaukee Journal, and the Janesville Daily Gazette for their reading ix om in Bray Hall. The object of the society is to teach the boys how to develop | oise and self confidence on the platform. Business meetings are conducted according to Roberts’ Rules of Order. The literary programs, especially debate wore enjoyed by the member of the society this year. In March a joint meeting with the members of Ariadna Literary Society wus held in Hannan Hull under the auspices of the boys. Mr. (.conurd Warshawsky, of the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf, Oak Park. Illinois was Invited to [22]

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Activities PHOENIX LITERARY SOCIETY ARIADNA LITERARY SOCIETY vm r s s NILLTOP1 I'M' HOY SCOUTS ■mOKL SCOUTS ■ I lift BADGERS [21]

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apeak to the member of both societies. The theme for hm interesting talk were: The Man Who Could Not 1,0 0, “The Tell-Tale Heart and The Romance of u Busy Broker. The director of the Phoenix Literary Society were Messrs Marvin Rood, Duncan Cameron, and Fred Necsam. Badgers Boy in our school from nine to twelve year old arc Badger . There wore fourteen Hadjrcra this year. The Badger meetings were held Tuesday after school. On the pleasant day of the fall and spring the meeting wi re outdoor . The boy enjoyed hiking, games. Nature Study and baseball. On cold or stormy day the Badger met in large room at school. Thr Badgers made and wrapped Christmas present . They made scrap books, valentines, kites, paper toys, KasUr caids, Mothers' Day cards and May-basket . They had parties for Hallowe’en, Valentine ' Day ami other -|H.-ial day . The Badgers had lots of fun at the picnic with the Bluebird in October und in May. Howard Challoner, Loo Frasier, Martin and Marvin lluobncr. Lloyd Ol on, Isidro Llanos, Ted Myhrc, Arvid l.undgTvn, John Rahiola, James and William Keinlck, Paul Spovacek, Larry Steinacher und Eddie Szajttn were Badgers thi year. Mr . .Storey. Mr . I’ynn and Mr . Stewart were the Bndger leader . The officer were: President, William Reinick; Vice-President, Howard Cholloner; Secretary' Eddie Szejna. Bluebirds Thi year seventeen girl from eight through eleven year were Bluebird . Their officer were: Pre ident, Charlene Sjnquifft; Vice-President, 1-aVnnnc Chri topher- on; Sec notary, Betty Byrne. Bluebird way are fun and they are ideal which should be carried on into each member’s every day life. Some of these way are: helping others, being obedient, being courteous und trying to make other happy. Bluebirds want to lm honest, kind. true. indu triou , loyal and cheerful. They want to become Girl Scout when they are twelve. At the beginning of the year, each Bluebird made u book for herself which contain the Bluebird law , promines und the name of all member and officers. A part of the year’ program consisted of outdoor activities such ns hike , picnic and outdoor games. Two joint picnic with the Badgers wore held at the Delavun Atheletic Field. They played gumes and the leaders prepared the lunch. For indoor activities the Bluebird had regular mooting , played game and worked on their scrap book for the hospital. They made Christmas gift for their parents and card for Valentine’s Day. Al o during the year, Hallowe’en, Valentine and Easter parties were enjoyed. Mr . Thomas, Mik Towne and Mias Hobart were the director . [ 23 ]