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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1952 volume:

The Tattler 1952 Swilcr Hall Published by the Graduating Class of 1952 Wisconsin School for the Deaf Delavan, Wisconsin Foreword To tin Class of 195-The Centennial Class May 1 congratulate you, the members, of the centennial class 0 the Wisconsin School for the Deaf upon your graduation. It gives a great deal of pleasure to your friends to sec you receive your diplomas because they know that it has been through hard work and constant effort that you have reached your goal. Keing members of the centennial class you are joining a large group of graduates that have preceded you and gone on to a fuller and richer life. 1 am sure that as you leave this school you will he a credit te your parents, to the school, and to your-sclves. With you go my very best wishes for success. Cordially yours. Dedication Annie Einolf 1876 to 1947 The Class of 1952 wishes too dedicate this Tattler to Miss Annie Kitiolf. girl’s supervisor at W. S. I), from 1900 to 1947. She lived at this school most of her life. Everyone who had been a pupil here under her supervision will never forget her kindness and her sweet smile. I .it t lc children and even the older girls thought the world of her. They spoke about her to their parents when they were at home during vacations or week-ends. Miss Annie Einolf was like a mother to everyone here even though she had no children of her own. She had a strong feeling oi sympathy for small children who had no extra things such as stockings, anklets. shoe laces or candy. She bought these things with her own money and gave them to the pupils. Every Sunda she put her own perfume on the little girl’s handerchieves before they went to church. Every night children would race to give her a good nite kiss. They also went to her with their little confidences when she was not on duty. Older girls regarded her as their grandmother and they, too. often went down to see her and to talk with her on Sundays. In loving memory, we dedicate the 1952 Tattler to her. WALTER KOHLER, JR dovcrnor GEORGE E. WATSON State Superintendent of Public 1 nut ruction FRANK V. POWELL Director, Bureau for Hatulicapped Children, Department of Public hint ruction William M. MiHican Superintendent Dora H. Lowe Principal Graduates CLARA BONGEY Milwaukkk Smiling a nd happy and ha lot or paint. With her a monitor, there’ no flirting with hoy . Class trow. 12; Ariadna Lit. Scy. prea. 12; Lit Scy. treat. 12; S. J. S. prea. 11; G. A. A. vicevprea. 11, 12; Bnakcthall capt. 11; Monitor 11; Rcirional Scholastic Art Award 10, 12; Rep. of Student Int. at Gallnudet 12. JACK HATH WAY Dnl'SMAN Our honor, cluaa prtaident twice in truceeraion. An nil nround guy with plenty of iiyyrciotion Class pres. 11, 12; Phoenix Lit. Scy. vico-pres. 9, 10; Lit Scy. pres 11, 12; Assistant Scoutmaster 11; Football 8. 9, 10, 11; Basketball 8, 9, 10; Basketball capt 10; Sportmanship Award 10; Prom Kinp 12; Monitor 10. GLORIA PERU A1 Sotbuor Shining hlnck hair, a nice girl to know. A right thorp dremcr from head to toe. Class treat. 11; G. A. A. treat. 11, 12; Ariadna Lit. Scy. treas 11; S. J. S. treas. 11, 12; S. J. S. vice-pres. 11; Basketball capt. 12; Cheerleader 11, 12; Monitor 11; Prom Queen 12; Rep. of Student Int. at Gallnudet 12. ALICE KIEGERT Spring Bubbling d� ir with laughter •md fun. With never ii worry fur lemon undone Cltn vice-prct. 12; Monitor 12. PAUL ROHLOFF IlOMA .-t better typint itt reboot can't it found. And if you need help, hr'n nure to be around. Class nee. 12: Phoonix Lit. Scy. vicr-pr . 12; Monitor 9. 10. 11. JOAN SZKJNA MlLWAirtaS Ye , 'tin true, Joan in not tall. Hut trvanure oft eothe in packages nmall. Claw vice-pre . 11; Ariadna Lit. Scy. vice-pres. 11; Lit. Jcy pres. 12; S. J. S. pres. 12; G. A. A. pres. 12; Basketball capt. 12; Monitor 11; Home-Coroinc Qnsen 11. Class Color Red and White Class Motto In Ourselves the Future Lies Class Flower Roses Class Officers Jack Hathway, President Alice Riegert, Vice-president Paul Rohloff, Secretary Clara Bongey, Treasurer Class History By Clara Bon gey and Gloria Perhai How important is thr number SEVEN! Our week ban seven tny� ; Rome was built on Seven hills; we road of the Seven churches in the New Testament; wv « stars in the constellation, Orion, give light to the World; in geography we study about the Seven Sean; frequently we hear of the Seven Wonder of the world; in Egypt there were seven year of plenty followed by seven years of famine; the Israelites marched around Jericho seven times before its walls fell; and now you are ol� out to learn of the most important SEVEN at the Wisconsin School for the I eaf, at the present time, the seven graduates of 1952. Yes, we are SEVEN, and we hail from various parts of the stat j. A a seventh grade we were two times seven, but the other wven have deserted u . Clara Bongey, «lorin Perhai and Jack Mathway have traveled along together from thr preparatory class, which means they have been classmate for the past fourteen year . The present seven in the class have been working together for five years. As we usually full in line alphabetically, the members of the class will be presented this way: Clara Bongoy hails from Milwaukee and had uttended the Paul Blnner School in that city for two years before enrolling nt W. S. I . The September of 1938 her father, Here her brother Iron is now in the seventh grade. It did who was formerly a pupil ut this school, brought her hen with her sister Jenny, who was then attending th- school, not tak-.’ long for (Mara to get adjusted ah she knew the ign language and had lived with the deaf all her life. As a child she frequently went to the doctor for a shot as she was very frail. You'd ne ?r guess it now, as she looks equal to a bout with Joe U uis. In her early school days she was often seen sitting in a circle of little girls, telling them stories. She is a success at sports and made a good student monitor. She was one of the representative to go to Gallaudct College to the Student Institute. Jack Hathway landed the January' of 1937, but later attended Paul Binner, then returned in 1938. When his father first brought him to school, he parked his car r'ght by the totem pole, which was near the Phoenix Hall Dormitory. Jack had always associated totem poles with Indians, so thought he had been brought to an Indian camp. His father, who was deaf, assured him this was not so; but not until Jack went to the office and saw several of the other children, was he convinced. Jack has made a line record in athletics, as a scout leader, in the printing office and in art. Santa Claus, with his reindeer, that apiK nrs out in front of Swiler Hall ut Christmas time is some of his handiwork. The attractive place cards at the Junior. Senior Banquet and many decorations for the Junior Prom of 1951 were of his designing. Many leisure hours he has s|ient in handicraft. Hi home is in Big Bend. In 1939 a thin, timid little miss, who answers to the name of Donna Mm Milton, entered; and it was not so easy for her to fit into her new home as she had never seen people signing before. She had lost her hearing suddenly while in the kindergarten in Walworth, her home town, and didn’t know what to makr of the new strange world she hud been thrust into. No one could induce her to say one word. Then one night shr missing. While the police, watchman, and supervisor were making the search for her, she was brought back by her father. Well, there la nothing quite about Donna now. PerhapK she is making up for lost time. Her grades in reading and English have been very good. She has read more BOOKS than anyone else in the class. The supervisors praise her work as a monitor this year. And as a lip-reader, she is superfine. In the fall of 1937 a little black-haired girl came all the way from Superior to get her education here. Even though she hud a sister, who was a senior ut the school, shr wept a good share of the time all the first year. Fear seemed to be at the bottom of this. A haircut at thp beauty parlor tears, in fact she shied ut every move, until she became real well acquainted. Shr has excelled in mathematics, and physical education; but her record shows that in the average of all studies, academical and vocational together, she ranks first in the class. This is why she was chosen as a representative to the first Student Institute at Gal-laudet College. By a plurality of votes the student body elected her Prom Queen for 1952. Her brother, Jim Perhai. who is now in the ninth grade will have to hump to make a record as good as hers. Another member of the class who hails from the far North is Alice Riegert. Her people are farmers in Suring. She came in 1938, but did not join Clara, Jack and Gloria until 1940. Alice likes a good time and so- that she has it. As n little girl she was tall and thin and wore glasses with stronger lens, as her sight was very poor. It is much better now, and she tip the scales at one hundred and fifty. She also hus a brother in this Achool, who is in the eighth grade. The newest member of the das is Paul Rohloff, who entered school and our class in 1947. Bi-fore his enrollment here, he had attened a parochial achool in Oconomowoc. Having only a slight loss of hearing and being accustomed to hearing school surroundings, it has not been easy for him to make the adjustment in a school for the deaf, but he has stuck it out and will receive a diploma June 8th. Hi normal speech and ability to hear has often made him the go between the hearing and the deaf His specialties are typing and printing. As to vocabulary- words, the rest of the class have never heard of, have appeared daily in ihs paragraphs on the board. Last but not least, let us introduce u short, chubby round-faced girl, whose home is in Milwaukee, Joan Szejna. In 1938 when the entered school for the first time, she was a tiny girl and was chubbier than she is now. She found no difficulty in getting adjusted us all the members of her family of six are deaf and all have attended this school. One brother, Eddie, will be here for several years to come. Joanhas always been a very popular girl, owing to her even disposition, and she always has a good word for everyone. The fact that she has worked downtown after school nights and on Saturdays for the same lady for the past five years is proof of her faithfulness and ability as a house keeper. In tumbling and other gym stunts she excels. This, her senior year, she has been president of the Ariadna Literary Society, the S. J. S. and the G. A. A. and in 1950 was voted llornceoming Queen. And now as the members of the class of 1952 are about to take seven different roads may we all keep In mind our motto. In ourselves the Future Lies.” With these weapons motto. In Ourselves the Future Lies. With these weapons: fortitude, patience, interest in what we arc doing, cooperation, dependability, courtesy, and gratitude, these •even, we go forth to meet life’s battles. Class Will By Donna Mae Milton We, the class of 1952. of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, located in the beautiful city of Dclavan. in the county of Walworth, in the state of Wisconsin, after many hours, and days, tuid weeks, and months of consideration, do hereby declare this to bo our lost will and testament. It is our sincere hope that the fond ones who have been hcrln remembered will appreciate and make good use of these valuable and cherished gifts we are bestowing upon them. To Superintendent Milligan, our principal Mrs. Lowe, our teachers, and our supervisors we give our since rr thanks for the kindness they have shown when the way seemed hard and for their patience with our short comings and for their over-ready interest always. The class hos unanimously agreed to leave to the class of 1053 al the headaches that accompany the work on the Tattler, our fun and numerous laughs, and the gray hairs, which the responsibility of bring Seniors, brings. Now for our individual bequests: Clara Bongcy, Alice Riegert, Gloria Perhai, and Joan Szcjnn leave their roquish brothers to the teachers, hoping they will be able to make them toe the murk. Clara also leave her beautiful legible hand-writing to Violet Erickson, her heavy curly hair to Lucille Rlasei. her skill in beauty culture to Saimi Hakkuli, her extreme orderliness to Marvu I rb . Gloria Perhai has finally consented to let part of her ability to look on the bright side of life go to I eannu Rabiola, her trim figure to Pat Koehler, her grace on the dance floor to Betty Gorkowski, her magic understanding of algebra to all failures in it, and she leaves him. oh! no. she doesn't, she keeps him all to herself. Joan Szojnn wills her ambition, that has enabled her to keep a steady job for the past six years, to Francis Thompson, her closet full of lovely clothes to the coming classes in sewing for their style shows, her success us ticket seller at game to Marlene Schroeder, her high heeled shoes to Betty Sanderson- and her know how in swimming to Eddie Stahl. Alice Riegert wills her enquetish was to Betty Weeks, her style to Linda Gibson, her dally pur-chuse of candy bars to Walter Fidlor, her knowledge of farming to Ann Harris, and her numerous earring to Violet Erickson. Jack Hnthwuy leaves his skill in handicraft to Jim Perhai, his unusual success in art to liavid Christianson, way with the girls to Milton law, his clownish hats to David Ijconunl. and hi affection to Ann. Paul Rohloff wills his flirtations eyes to Eddie .Stahl, his nickname. “Pis Wee , to Bob Sandcriton, his black shiny hair and long eye lashes to John Goetz, and Ills public Bchonl ideas to Francis Thompson and Bv ird Hunter. Now, whnt have we to leave those that must continue to trudge along the weary way? Janet Kluck should like to read more books, so I will leave my fondness of reading to her. My report cards have several A's in English- so I’ll leave my language ability to Jean Jenkins, my weekend trips to Howard Thorpe. The thick wall between me and mathematics had better lie destroyed. Mr, Neessm I'm sure will agree with me to this point. Given in sound mind this eighteenth day of May 1952. Witnesses: Walls, Clock Address of Welcome By Jack Hath wav Mr. Powell, Supt, Milligan. Mr . Lowe, Teachers, classmates, parents and friends: In behalf of the graduating class of 1952 it gives me great pleasure to extend to you a hearty welcome to these eighty-second annual commencement exercise of the Wisconsin School for the l eaf. Today we an celebrating, not only our commencement, but the 100th anniversary of this school. We on truly glad to have you here to share this greot occasion with us. Your presence shows your interest in us and in our school and we highly appreciate it Our dns motto, In ourselves the future lies, is helping us to realize the rcsponsiblity we have as we leave W. S. I)., whore we have been sheltered anil cared for, to enter a world whose problems are the greatest It hos ever known. We have been advised to go forth feeling that each one of us is a spoke In the wheel of our country’ progress, each one has an important place to fill. It is hard for us to believe that by tomorrow, wc will have en-this new life. Now and then a little fear enters our thought as we look ahead) but the thrill of having completed our school-course out weighs it. Our school has stressed the necessity of work, to be interested in our work, to Ik courteous, co-operative and dependable. Every report card that is sent home following u six week period indicates how every pupil rates 111 these inportant character traits. To be sure, the school does not neglect the three R's and other subjects, including a trade, which we are sure will prove beneficial. With this preparatory training we must not Ik? afruid but go forth with courage and confidence that if we do our part, we will find our right place, ami truly prove that we an spokes in the wheel of Univeral progress. As our motto says. In ourselves the future lies. We feel very grateful indeed to all of you who have had part in helping us roach this goal. We ask God's blessing on our beloved W. S. D. and on all who nerve It in anyway. Again let me say that you urc all most sincerely welcome. Baccalaureate Service School Auditorium June 8. 1952 10:00 o’ clock Processional I nvocation Solo “() Master Let me Walk with Thee Sung by Mrs. II P- McClellan Sermon Benediction Signed by (iloria Perhai Alice Riegerf Commencement Exercises School Auditorium June 8.1952 2:30 o’clock Prelude Music Modjeska Martin Presentation f Color Processional ....................... Modjeska Martin Invocation ...................... Rev. Joseph Steers Solo “My Task”...............Sung by Virginia Klevin Welcome Address Signed by Clara Bongcx .... lack Hathwav. Class President Interpreted b Paul Rohlofl Delavan Public Shook Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates W. M. Milligan. Superintendent Presentation of Awards.......The American Legion Solo “A Perfect Day” .... Sung by Virginia Klcvcn Signed l loan Szejna Recessional Benediction . . The Seniors As We Know Them Name Wtoknes Pet Peeve Favor! to Pastime Hobby Favorite Sport Favorite Saying Favorite Subject Life Ambition Clara Bongey Coke and potato chips Getting up early Reading comica Letter writing Baseball and Raaketball That' not true History Be a housewife Jack Hath way Teasing the girls Going to bed by 9:30 Skiing Crafts Football Boxing und Golfing All right good idea Algebra and Printing To own a business Gloria Perhai Meyerltis Shot and June bug Making people laugh Rending jokes A variety About time Algebra Undecided Alice Riegert Receiving lettor ami a good time Shota Eating and corresponding Letter writing Dancing and bowling That’s awful S Typing Typist Paul Rohloff That wonderful girl Regulariti Stooping Stamp collecting Swimming skating and bowling I don’t like it Social Studies and Literature Printer Jonn Szejna Corresponding Homework Just keeping on with her work Crocheting Ail What did you say? Journalism Re a housewife Academic and Organizations Our First School 100 Years Ago This was first school for the deaf in Wisconsin. W. S. I), is 100 years old this year, hence, the Centennial. It is located west of Delavnn on Highway 11. Cla s of 195 Front row, Irft to rijrht—Mr. Nir am, A. Harris. J. Kluck. B. Gorkowski. J. Jenkins and B. Sanderson Second row—V. Erickson. M. Schroeder, M. Berlin, C. Scharu and M Lee. Cla s of 1954 Front row. left to rijrht—B Hunter, L. Blatter and � . Meyer. Bark row—II. Thnr|ie. Mina Matteson, F. Thompson, and It. Sanderson. Class of 1955 Front row, left to rijrht—W. Haroldson. K. Stahl. J. Erickson and It. Carlson. Second row—W Fidler, I . Erlandson, I . Leonard and J. Pcrhai. Third row—L. Willmorc, I). Christianson, B. Scherer und Mrs. Crosby. Iiighth A Sitting, left to rijrht—L. White, C. Hanson, C. Itoijre-rt, S. Bakkila and L. Gibson, Stand—It. Graikowskl, A. Forsberjr. K. Knudson, M. I� ebft and Mias Mary Williams. Eighth B Left to right—11. Bible, L. Boa, I). Schwcbke, II. ItuoAch, H. LcBel, S. Miller, B. LuFrattn. Mr . Williams, J. Brail anti A. Fitch. Seventh A Front row, left to right—I. Llano , A. Hlackmore. K. Rabiola, L. Tyvol on«l P. Thit me. Second row—L. Bon gey, B. Evan , S. Helguaon ami W. Smith. Third row—L. Doherty, D. Seidel, D. DuBoi and Mr. John Gant. Seventh B Left to right—Mrs. Cordano, B Weeks, J. Yankus. S. Liberty, I). Anderson, P. Koehler, D. Gauthier, J. Meagher. V. Hurd and D. Wrhb. Sixth Grade I .eft to right—T. Honor, T. Wright, L. Nel on, K. Koschcin, A. Nordby, J. Miller Miss Hobart, C. La-Forge. J. Noble and L. Alderman. Fifth A Front row, left to right—K. Sxejnu. K. Reinick, I . Na.Hvall. (� . Myhre, B. Byrne, C. Sjoqumt, R Flint ami R. Knutson. Bark row—Mr , Gant. S. Hathaway and I). Ander non. Fifth B I-eft to right-—L. Henderson, P. Nickense, L Dorn, L Peck, R. Krerowicz, E. Rlancy, B. Hannon, I� . Muller, Mr . Kelsey, H. Freeman and J. Wilcox. Fourth Grade Left to right—K. Nyaurd, Mr Wilbur, S. Reed, I-Elmer, T. Mvhre, L. Frazer, M. Kid red, I. Sandwiek. J. Reinick. J. 1'i-l.ap. H. Challoner, L. Ladd and L Stdnacker. Third Grade Front row, left to right—S. Hanna, R. Rabiola. R. Wisniewski, M. Huebner, T. Wright, A. Nalder, J. Wright and J. Novak. Rack row- Mia Towne, H. Smith, G. Kulus. K. Nelson, K. Morse. M Huebn-r and P Spevacek. Second Grade l.eft to right—L . Klaus, Mrs. Stewart, B. Cisxczon, L. Ijidd, Karl Nygoard, H. Piertorff, T. Imnn-gu. B. Btrsw, C. Brewster, B. Nelson. K. Hucbner, L. Olson and C. Weiss. First Grade Front row, left to right—M. Reukauf, J. Gull. P. Peterson. C. Bujanowski, S. Johnson, B. Duncan ami G. Thorn. Back row—Mrs. Zimmerman, J. Hermit. M. Engr-bose, E. Waterstreet, K. Stenner and J. Smith. Third Preparatory Front row, left to right—B. Perry, T. Williams. T. Porter, G. Wrscott and B. Burtram. Buck row—R. Behrens, R. Witczak. I� . Zeasmun, E. W use how and E. Robbins. Mrs. Pynn is u teacher. Second Preparatory Left—J. Eldred, A. lx , C. Berthelson, H. Suhr and G. Schleicher. Right—R. Kluck, J. Luther, J. Niemeyer, Mrs. Kling ensmith, R. Connell, PL Wurtinbee and M. Schwebke. First Preparatory Front row, left to right—R. Aroeson, B. Begg . E. Doems, R. Reinick. F. Stoude. J. Relnick, R. Utkie-wicx and G. Suhr. Rack row—D. Eben, R. Schaitel, J. Pleskstcheck and Mrs. Thomas. Fourth A Manual Front row, left to right—M. Iverson, V. Stamper, and H. Christiansen. Second row—J. Ebeneter, I). Kobleske and D. Melaas. Third row—F. Uobbrutz. C. Bulter and Mr. Cameron Fourth B Manual .. Front row, left to right—A. l.undgren. J. Kaaxuba and a Goraki. Second row—J. Harris, A. Sayles and B. Harris. Third row—R. Payne, H. Runte and Mr. I-'uick. Hilltoppers Front row, left to right—C. Bulter, J. Kaszuba, A. l.undgren, D. Mela.ts and J. Novak. Second row—R. Payne. H. Runte, F. Dobbralz, J Harris. K. Blaney, H. Freeman and J. Ebenter. ’Hurd row—J. Reimann, B. Harris, B. Christiansen, P. Klundby, B. Harmon and R. Krerowicx. Boy Scouts Front ro,w, left to right—P. PuBois, U Poherty, L. Dorn, B. Evans, M. lx-e. L. Bongey. [). Nasvall and Scoutmaster Mr. Wilbur. Second row—T. Honer, W. Smith, L. Krazor, II. Challoner, K. Rasrhein und L. Stelnacker. Third row—R. Flint, T. Wright, T. Myhre, B. Rein-ick, L. Ladd and A. Sadler. Fourth row—S. Helgeson. I. l.lanu.s. R. Knutson, G. Myhre and P. Spevacek. Girl Scouts Front row. left to right—A. Sayles, P. Muller, C. Sjoquist, J. Wilcox. C. Weiss and P. Anderson. Second row—S. Hathaway, B. Nelson. B. Byrne. B. l.ubklc. M. Iverson and L. Peck. BalSpers Front row, left to right—I). Klaus. E. Wat rstreet. T. Wright, J. Wright, I). Zoauntn, L. Elmer, R. Stenner and K. Nygaard. Back row—M. Engeboso, M. Huebner, L Ladd. el. Szejna. M. Huebner, J. Rabiola. J. Reinick and L. Olson. Bluebirds First row, left to right—C. Brewster, B. Ctatezan, G. Thom, M. Reukauf, P. Peterson and B. Punean. Second row—C. Bujanowski, R. Wisniewski. R. Pier-stoff, T. Immega, S. Johnson and J. Gall. Third row—J. Brendt, J. Delap. K. Nelson. S. Hanna, H. Smith and J. Smith. Fourth row—K. Huebner. G. Kulus, B. Bresee, K. Morse, M Eldrcd, K. Nygaard, S. Reed and I. Sandwich. Ariadna Literary Society Front row, lt-ft to right—U. Rabiola, I.. Tyvol, B 'aFrotta, D. Milton, B. Sanderson, J. Stejna. C. Bongey, J. Erickson, 1 . Erlundson, A. Fitch, I . Gibson and A. Forsborg. Second row—I . White, S. Bakkila, R. Carlson, J. Kluck, A. Riegert, G. Perhni, A. Harris, B. Gorkow Hki, L. Blaxer, C. Schara and 1 . Schwebke. Third row—S. Mill«r, V. Hurd, M. Berlin, B. Weeks, M. Debt, J. Jenkins, C. Hannon. H. LeBel, S. Liberty. V. Erickson and C. Gorski. Fourth row—V. Stamper, P. Koehler, M. Schroednr, K. Knudscn, P.Thirmc, l . Seidel, D. Anderson. L H«ul non, P. Nickense and S. Hathaway. Phoenix Literary Society Front row, left to right—L. Doherty, E. Stuhl, R. Bible, I). Christianson, P. Rohloff, J. Hathway, M. Ixt. G. Meyer, W. Fidler, I. Liana , and P. Klundby Se ond row—R. Sanderson, J. Noble, R. Ruosch, C. la Forge, I). Gauthier, J. Perha� , A. Bluckmore, K. Graikowski, D. Leonard, D. Kobleske, J. Yankus and A. Nordby. Third row -F. Dobbratz,, F. Thompson, B. Hunter, C. Riegert, H. Scherer, I-. Bos, S. Helgoson, L. Nelson, D. DuBois, L. Bongey and W. Smith Fourth row—H. Thorpe, K. Raschein, J. Millar. S. Hl'niT, B. Evans, I). Webb, L. Alderman, W Haroidaor J. Meagher and L. Willmore. Mixer Club Front row, left to right—U. Carlaci, E. Stahl, D. Milton, P. Rohloff, J. Erickson. M. Lee, G. Porhai. G. Meyer, M Sehroeder and W. T-dler. Second row —R. Sanderson, J. Sxejna, F. Thompso.-, i . Schara. J. Perhni, C. Bongey, B. Scherer. A. Riegert, P. l onord and •! Kiuck. Third row—M. Berlin, B. Hunter, V. Frickso.s, J. Yankus. J. Jenkins. W. Haroldson, A. Harris J. Huthway, L. Blaxer and C. LaForge. Fourth row—B. Sanderson. P. Christianson. P. E� --Inndson, H. Thorpe, B. Gorkowski, I Willmore and Mr. A. Kartnei. S. J. s. Front row, left to right—P. Milton, B. Sanderson. J. Szcjna, G. Perhai and J. Kluck. Second row—V. Erickson, L. Blnser, C. Bongey. •V. Riegert, M. Berlin and M. Schrnedei Third row—Mrs. Kastner, A. Harris, J. Jenl.ins, H. Gorkowski and C. Schara. Organizations Ariadna Literary Society Ariadna Literary Society, thi- oldnst organization for the girls, was named in memory of Ariadna Chrsehoro, the first deaf «irl in this state to receive an education. The object of this organisation is to promote interest 11 literary activities A meeting is held at eight o’clock the third Thursday evening every month except in January ami May. The girls from the sixth grade up and a few of the older from the lower grades nrr eligible for membership. On Octeber second the membra honor'd th nw blood with a picnic at Juncville after a tour to Tollman Museum and the.School for the Visual Handicapped. The 1951 52 officers are: President, Joan Szejna; Vice-president, Betty Sanderson; Secretary, Donna Mae Milton; Treasurer, Clnra Bongev; Librarian, Joy Erickson; Assist ant Ubrarinn, Alice Fitch; Historian, Delores Krlundson. Miss Mntteson, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Hagerty an the directors. Mioenix Literary Society The Phoenix Literary Society, an organization for tin hoys, had a membership of forty-six this school year Elec tion ofofficers ut the first meeting resulted as follows; Jack Muthwny, president; Paul Bohloff. vice-president; Milton Lee, secretary; David Christianson, treasurer; Gilbert Meyer, librarian; Ross Bible, assistant librarian; John Gootx and Walter Fidler, custodians. The object of this organisation is to promote interest in literary activities, to develop poi e and self confidence, and to learn to run meetings according to parliumentary proccdure . In December the mombors planned a joint meeting with the members of the Ariadna Literary Society as guests. In March there was another joint- meeting, and the h;f h-light of thi meeting was u reading of 4,yuo Vadis” by Mr. Neesam. Mr. Noesam. Mr. Cameron and Mr. Cordano are the directors. Badgers The boy from nine through eleven years old are members of the Badgers. This club prepares them to be future Boy Scouts. The club met once a week after school. During cold and rainy days the Badgers played indoor game , and during warm days they met outdoors. I-n t fall there was a joint picnic with the Bluebirds on the Drlavan Athletic Field. Thi year’s officers wore: President, Martin Huenbcr, Vicn-Prmddent, Marvin Htienber, Secretary, Jim Keinick. Tin leaders were Mni. Stewart and Mr . Klingensmith. S. J. S. t luh S. J. S. Club i a club for the girls from the tenth grade and up. This meet every Wednesday after school. Meet mg i and |Hirt activities are taken in turns. Mr . Kastner is the advisor. This year’s officer an- a follows: Joan Sxcjna. President; Betty Sanderson, Vice-president; Donna Mdton, Secretary; Gloria Perhai, Treasurer, and Janet Kluck. «|Hirts director. Sport activitic included hikes, bowling and a burn dunce. Boy Scouts Boy Scout Troop 23 began thi year activities with a membership of 23 including � tenderfoot candidates. Mr. Wilber I in his third year as Scoutmaster. Mr. Kastnei and Mr. Best are assistant scoutmasters. Mdton 1-ec was Senior Patrol Under. Patrol 1 vendors were Loon Bongey, Stan toy Helgeson nn lairry Dorn. Urry Doherty is the secretary. Besides thcactivitie . in a windy day in March the Boy Scouts went to Neoaam Athletic Field and learned to start a fire. There was on assembly program - - the annual invest-itune for Tenderfoot Scouts and advancement recognition for the other Scouts in the troop. C� irl Scouts This year Girl Scout Troop 1 had fifteen member . Ellen Housenuin was patrol leader; Charlene Sjoquist, assistant patrol leader; Lnvnne Chri«tO|ihcraon, scribe, and Joan Wilcox, treasurer. Regular meeting were held on Thursdays after school with their leaders, Mr . Kdiscy, Miss Town, and Mr . Coniuno. The meeting wore devoted to handicrafts, group games, picnics and hike . In May the troop staged a puppet show in the assembly. I Ik Mixer Ciuli The Mixer Club in an um|uc club for it has no officers. Any student either from the ninth grade up or nt least eighteen year old from the lower grades i given nn mber-ship. The object of this club i to learn to be good mixer . It meets once a month and carries on many social activities such as playing card , exchanging gifts, dancing, etc. Mr. August Kastner is the advisor. Bluebirds Hill toppers Bluebirds are the Stepping stone to Girl Scouts. Their ways are ideals which should be carried on Into their erery day life. This year twenty-six girls from eight through eleven years old were Bluebints. Their officers were: 1'rcSldent, Janet DeLap; Vice-president, Sandra Reed; .Secretary, ln s Sandwick. Mrs. Thomas, Mrs, Zimmerman and Miss Hobart were the directors. They meet every Tuesday after school. Beanie meetings, on the pleasant days in the fall and spring, there were hikes, picnics and outdoor game . There were two joint picnics with th Badgers held at the IXdavan Athletic field. They played games and the Bluebirds prepared the lunch. The club elected James Ebneter as leader, and Harold Freeman as scribe. The activities were entirely recreational and divided into three seasonal groups. Autumn Highlights: The club chose side and played touch footbulI. Whenever weather was inclement, they resorted to Indoor games. Winter Highlights: The members participated In chines checkers and chess matches. Some played cards riddle and man-o'-war” games. Some went coasting downhill on sleds and some went tobogganing. Spring Highlights: The boy chose sides and played soft ballgames. Some participated in relay games, hiking and hit and run games. Football Front row, left to right—Conch .Mr. Cordono, C. Rlegert, D. Christianson, F. Thompson, M. I-ee. D. PuBoIh. B. Scherer and Am. Coach Mr Knstner. Second rov -J Perhai, I,. Bos. G. Meyer, A. Blackmore and XV. Fidler. Third row—C, lj� Forge. R. Graikowski. D, Gauthier, R. Bible and I). Nasvall. Fourth row—J. Meagher, R. Sanderson, R. Payne, 1 . Leonard and Mgr. J. Hathway. w. s. D. 6 Alumni 6 w. s. D. 11 N. W. M. N. A. 20 w.s. I). IS Hononegah 33 w.s. D, 12 Burlington St. Mary 14 w. s. D. 7 Michigan Deaf 26 w. s. D. 0 Illinois Deaf 25 Basket Ball Vais.it v Front row, left to ri ht—Caoch Mr. Cordano, J. Goetz, M. I.ec, D. U-onurd. C. ftieyert and I . Christian son. Buck row—I). huBois, C. I-aFnryc, B. Scherer, L. Bo and G. Meyer. SEASON RECORD •W.S.D. •18 South Beloit 48 W.SfD. 30 Milwaukee Silents 55 W.S. D. 52 Del a van H.S. 63 W. S. D. 52 Harlem H.S. 59 YV. S. D. 45 Madison Silents 49 YV. S. D. •17 Rockford Silents 43 YV. S. D. 28 Northwestern M.N.A. 41 W. S. I). 38 Milwaukee Silents 57 YV. S. D. 80 Sharon H.S. 40 W. s. D. 45 Illinois School Deaf 59 YV. S. D. 38 South Beloit H.S. 45 YV. S. D. 72 Darien H.S. 50 YV. S. I). 48 Northwestern M.N.A. 56 YV. S. I). 74 Darien 63 YV. S. I). 49 Harlem H.S. 80 YV. S. I). 51 Delavan H.S. 75 YV. S. 1). 52 Sharon H.S. 4 1 YV. S. D. 51 Madison Silents 51 Wisconsin State Tournament YV. S. D. 38 Milwaukee Silents 52 W.S. D. 56 Alumni 58 Junior Varsity ■ ■ fly ' . ' n ■� Wh Mr Kantner. J. Mraxher, W. Harotdson, S. HolffCAon. I.. Hungry, A Nordby. Hack row—U. Bible, A Blnckmorc, M Anderson. L. Nelson and R. Graikowski. SEASON RECORD W. S. D. 30 South Beloit 50 W. S. D. 34 Del a van H.S. 40 W. S. D. 38 Harlem H.S. 44 W. S. D. 31 Rockford Silents 28 W.S. D. 16 Northwestern M.N.A. 26 W. S. D. 34 Sharon H.S. 11 w. s. i . 26 Illinois School Deaf 32 W. S. D. 26 South Beloit H.S. 16 W. S. D. 47 Darien H.S. 30 W. S. D. 48 Northwestern M.N.A. 39 W. s. D. 58 Darien H.S. 35 V. S. D. 22 Harlem H.S. 53 V. S. I). 40 Delavan H.S. 41 w. s. D. 53 Sharon H.S. 22 W. S. D. 38 Alumni 27 G. A. A Front row loft to right—C. Hanson, C. Sjoquilt, J. Beall, S. Miller, G. Perhai. J. Sxejna, C. Bongey. V. Erickson, A. Harris, L Tyvol and I). Schwebke. Second row—It. Eriandson, A. Fitch, R. Carlson, P. Koehler, A. Forxborg, C. Schara, B. Sanderson and K. Knudsan. Third row—J. Jenkins, B. LaFratta, B. Byrne J. Erickson, l� . Anderson, l� . Seidel. I). Kabiola B. I.euhke und P. Thieme. The officers of GAA elected for 1951 52 were: Joan Szejnu, president; Clara Bongey, vice-president; Gloria Perhai, treasurer; Catty Schara, secretary. There were thirty members this year. For the first time n tennis tournament was played. Twenty girls played in this tournament. Carol Hanson was the winner, with Gloria Perhai runner-up. Donna Hanson and Ann Forsberg and Rosemary Kid red also moved well up on the ladder. In the Vollyhall Tournament the CHEERS won by taking three games and losing none. On the winning team were Joy Erickson, captain, Ann Forsberg, Dot Schwebke, Karen Knudsen, Delores Seidel, Donna Hanson. Betty Byrne and Delores Anderson. The Basketball Tournament was most exciting with the CHEERS winning this tournament, too. The players on this team were Joy Erickson, capt., Clara Bongey, Gloria Perhai, Shirley Miller, Carol Hanson, Karen Knudsen, Delores Seidel, Isris Tyvol and Janet Beall. Also new this year was our Badminton Tournament held in April. Play Day was held April 19th. Three different schools were invited to Join us in swimming contests, volleyball, basketball and stunts. The theme this was an Indian Pow-Wow. Six Tribes competed for honors. The special GAA awards for high points for 1950 51 were: a GAA Pin to Ruth Tuinstra for outstanding work in athletic, and W's to Clara Bongey, Joy Erickson, Alice Fitch, Janet Kluck, Shirley Miller, Gloria Perhai, Joan Szcjna and Pearl Thieme Tlu May Queen of 1951 was crowned by the 1950 Queen, Carol Hanson. Back row, left to right —Carol Hanson, Queen Menu tin Rabiolu, Delores Seidel. Front row,—Loi Tyvol and Pearl Thieme. Calendar of our Senior Year SEPTEMBER— 4—Big Day - School studnets. - 184 enrolled, including 30 new 6—Football practice. Ow! All boy got tiff. 8—Joy E. and Betty S. were bitten by a dog. 12— First meeting of Ariadna Literary Society. 13— Fire alarm in Cochrane Hall - only n bell test by Mr. Collard. 14—First senior class meeting in Mis William ' room to elect class officer . 16—First football game with Alumni • Tie. 20—Teachers and officers went for a picnic after visiting the Industrial School for Girl at Oregon. No school. 12—Ricgort were called home because of their mother's illness. 22— Football with Northwestern - Last. 23— Harry Dawe, killed in an nuto accident at 2 A M. 25—Seniors went ot Edgorton ot attend the Dawe funeral. 28—First moating of S. J. S. 27—Walker Hall hud a fir drill. OCTOBER— NO ,.l ,au0W£0] 1—Alice Riegert spilled ink, not milk. School for the Visually Handicapped in Janevillc. Picnic supper - Lots of fun. 2—Girls’ Literary Society visited Tallman House and 4—S. J. S. went out to Plew’s cafe. Blascr, the new members, was a guest. 9—G. A. A. had a picnic to the Me Clclian farm. 11—All saw the movie, Uncle Tom’s Cabins”. Returned in tear . 14— Seniors advised by Mr. Robert Horgan, an alumnus. 15— Two new boys. More boys than girl - (Bad!) 17—Play, “Six Robbens - Author of this book was here - Wonderful? 18— Pep meeting at 3:30 in chapel. 19— Girls got up early to give football player a big farewell. 20— Our team at Flint, Mishigan. Poor girls had to be impatient nwait to cross their fingers, hoping that we would win the game down there. 21— Sad news for W. S. D. We lost by the score, 28 to 7. 22— Seniors had a class picture taken. Juniors ordered their class rings. 23— Hurrah! At 9:56 the sun came out. No sun for a whole week. 28—Illinois team arrived at 2:30. Parade on the campus. Had a big bonfire that evening. 27—Homecoming game and dance. A big crowd but n sad score -25 to 0!!! 29—Blue Monday 31—No school iMvause of Teachers' Convention. NOVEMBER— 1—New station wagon 3— First snow fall . 4— Everyone back at school. 5— Sad news. Miss Anna Einolf died suddenly. 8—Boy started shoveling snow. yping class had a short movie. 8—Funeral of Miss Annie Einolf Miss Mattcson lost her car key but found it after going to Darien to get her 2nd set of car key . 10—Alice Riegert lost one of her shoes in the dark at thr movio hut found it 10 minutes later. 12—Most of u attended the wrestling match. Gypsy Joe was there. Three minutes of silence for Armistice Day. 14—Happy Birthday, Mrs. Milligan. 17—Football players and coaches went to Madison to see football game. Wisconsin won over Iowa 20—Thanksgiving Vavntion 22— Everyone ate and ate. Poor Turkeys! Thanksgiving Day 23— Those who stayed here, during vacation were invited to Miss Redenius' home for cards and a snack. 25—Returned to school safely even though there was a snow storm. 27— Joan Szcjna is one year older. First basketball game with Alumni—Won. 28— The Perhais had teeth pulled. Visitors from orthwestern University. S. J. S. had a Barn Dance. Partner . Fun! ! 29— Jack Huthway had a tooth pulled. 30— Basketball with South Beloit—Won ugain! DECEMBER— 2— Senior cass had a meeting in regard to rehabilitation with Mr. Horgen. 3— Football players banqueted at Methodist Church. 7— Seniors accompanied basketball team to I. S. D. 8— Score: Illinois 60-Wisconsin 45. 9— Returned to school with long faces, but glad to be home again. Tired? 10— Employees had a Christmas party. Exchange of gifts. Thomas Hopkins Gullaudt’s Birthday. 11— Mixer Club hud a Christmas party. Exchange of gifu. Very nice. 13—Joint meeting of literary societies. Very nice signing! 15— 10 below aero. Burr! 16— 17—Christmas banquet and home going. Merry Christmas to you all. JANUARY— l, 1952—Happy New Year to all! 2 Made any resolutions? 3 -Review started for mid-year exama. 4 Mixer Club played ••500 . 3--Shots for immunization. Ouch! Du Hot broke the needle. Senior girls had their picture taken. I id you break the camera? 12—Senior boys had their, too. Wonder if they made themselves handsomer. 17 -Spring-like weather. Ttmpurature-45 degree aliove zero. 21 -Senator Taft Ktop|n d ut W. 8. I� . to shake hands with girl and boy . 23 Mr. Mid-year Kxominution arrived 25- Mill-year Frolic u examination were over. 26— Clara Bongey and Gloria Perhai left for Washington. I). C. to attend the Student Institute ut Gallaudet Collette. 28 Raby itirl, Joan Kay. joined the family of Mr. and Mr . Gary Collard FEBRUARY— 2 - Ground Hot? Day. Did he Bee hln shudow? 3— Clara and Gloria returned to W S. I). Tired hut happy from the long trip. 6—Second Immunization shots. Ouch! 14— Valentine Party - Boxes of candy? 15— Basketball here with Faculty. A big luuttb! Varsitv team won otiily. 18—Boya went to Beloit college to wc basketball game with Carroll College. 18—Winter again • More mow after weeks of fine sunny day . Wow! 21— Seven pupils had their tonsils out at W. S. D. Hospital 22— Washington’s Tea party for officers and supervisor . 23— After basketball game with Madison, players, cheerleaders ond ticket and candy sellers were invited to the Christianson Cafe. 26—31 were sick with flu. Poor nurses had to work hard. 29—Leap year day—Did any of v u girl ask boys to get married? MARCH— 1—Big day—Tournament Milwaukee got a trophy. W. S. D. in the fourth place. 6— Several girls and hoys helped Milligans with the mailing for Red Cross. 7— Many went to Milwaukee to watch Harlem Globetrot- ters basketball game. 10— Helped Milligan with Red Cross 11— Girls won the basketball games with the Delavan High School. 12 Vote for Prom Queen. Perhai was chosen. 15—Finally had a dunce for n long time. 17— Faculty Ten Party—Hostess by senior girls. 18— Girls played hnxkrtbull with Klkhorn High School, won two games. 19— S. J. S. went bowling and had fun. 20— Joint meeting of Lit. Societies. M. Nresitm gave a wonderful talk of Quo Vadis. 22 -Volley liall for the advanced group was xjtoniiorcd by Mr. Weuc.ott. 24— Senior dinner—Cooked by senior girl . Invited senior boys, Mr . Mary and Miss Helcminiuk. 25— Girls went to Klkhorn to play basketball. Won both games. 27— Gov. Warren gave W. S. D. pupils u big greeting. 28— Intermediate group had u spring party. 29 Games and playing curds were held for the advanced group. Ex-GdV. Slassen gave a quick halt to W. S. D. APRIL— 1—Lookout for Primary election in Wisconsin. Taft won. 9 Knitter Vacation started. Most of them wont home. 15—Back to school, because vacation ended. 17—Lit. Soc. Meeting. 19— Play Day for G. A. A. 25—Junior Prom The theme was “Show Rout . Pretty. 1— College examination 2- College examination. Had you a headache? 3- Seniors Imd u nupixir with Miss William 4— Negroes from Arkansas sang in our auditorium 6— Betty Sanderson had a birthday party with 10 girls. 7— Girl saw the movie, “Flesh and Fury . 8— Then boys saw the same movie. 13—Phoenix Lit. Soc. invited girls to the roller skate rink. Enjoyed iL 15—Seniors gave the Mixer Club a surprise party. I.ot of fun. 17— Junior and Senior Banquet and some plays were given. 18— Some Catholic hod their First Holy Communion 20—Alice Ricgert is one year older. 30 -Memorial Day—No school Hurrah! Clara Bongey had a bad luck as she had dislocated elbow and sprained ankle. JUNK— 1— Many Lutheran had their confirmation. 2— Senior Dinner at Mr. Milligan apartment 4—Senior ’ Sneak Day—Destination ocrel! 7—Pupils puck up thin clothe . 8—GRADUATION Autographs Autograph Autographs WISCONSIN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Delavan, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Waltku Konujt, Jb, Governor Gkorgr E. Watson, Superintendent Kka.vk V. PowfXL, Mrector Officers Wu.uam M. Mime an. Superintendent Vera Wrsoott. Secretary Elaie Redenius, Matron William Graff, Auditor La An Whitfcml, StenograjHirr Phyllia Boyce. Strnoffrnpher Garfield Collard, Chief Engineer Harley Kittleson, Farm Forrmnn Teachers and Counselors Mbs. I ora Lowe, Principal Beat. Philip A.,. B Cameron. Duncan A., B. A. Cavanaugh. Ruth {xmlnno, Waldo., B. A. Cordano, Margaret J., B. S. Cnwby, Ijium L„ B. S. E. Puick. Charlca P., B. A.. M. A. Gant, Evelyn F., M A. Gant, John R.. M. A. Hagerty, Engm S., B. A Hobart, Marvel C. Kaatner, August C. Kaatner. Selma Kelsey, Martha L. Klingenunith, Maxine, B. S. Marks, Donald T., B. S. Mutteaon, Edith L. Me Clellan, Elizabeth R., B. A. Metzger, Elalo Mueller, Bertha Neesam, Fred J., B. S. Pierson. Harriet Pynn, Gertrude L. Redenius, Bertha Redenius. Edna 1. Root, Hazel Stewart, Avia W. Storey, Jessie S., B. S. Thomas, Helen W. Towne, Beulah. B. A. Weaeott, Robert Wilbur. Edward C.. B. E. Williams, Helen P„ B. A. Williams, Mary E. Zimmerman, Margaret J.t B. E. Mr. Andy Baran Mr. Hirto Mr . Brewer Mr. Brewer Mias Gerke Mr . Heater Jones Mr. Clifford Mooney Mr. Henry Schmidt Employees Mr. Severson . Mr . Goff MiM Alice Flint Mr. Cavanaugh Mr. Kuglitsch Mr. Frailer Miaa Pearl Hdminiak Mrs. Ruth Fawbcnder Mrs. Roaecrans Medical Staff Mr. Woodard Mrs. Hod tel Mrs. Uteach Mr. S- Smith Mis. Madge I’otaw Madge Uotaw Mr. Forget Hanson Mr. Irving Rrcndt Either R. Rurcham, R. N„ Head Surer Margaret Lippi, Sun H. J. Kenney. M. D. Neal F. Crowe. M. D. T. L. Jacobson, M. I). R. S. Galgano, M. D. W. E. Rice. 1 . D. S.