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

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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.

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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.

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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.