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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1956 volume:

INTRODUCTION Tattler Staff • • • THE 19 5 6 TATTLER Editor - in - Chief........................................................ Harry [.arson A-t Editor ................................................Ann Louise Forsbcrg .’holography .........................................Tlu Studio � t Holgesen Sales Managers .......................................... Donna Hanson, Joseph Siudzinski. Ross Bible. Helen I.eBel Printing ............................................... The senior boys I acuity Advisers ................................Mrs. L. Crosby, Mr. W. Cordano. Mr. Prcvctti Class Officers... President ................................................... Carol Hanson Viee - President ............................................ Joseph Siudzinski Secretary ....................................................Harry Larson Treasurer ........................................................... Ross Bible (lass Motto .......................................... Not finished, just begun” Class Colors ................................................... Silver and Red Class Flower Red Carnation THE 1 9 S 6 TATTLE R 3 Dedication.... We wish to dedicate the 1956 Tattler to the Mem-bers of the Wisconsin Association of the Deaf, as loyal a group of alumni as can be found anywhere. May we thus, in a small way, show our appreciation for the nice field trips they make possible each year, the gifts with which they enrich our program, their generous support of our bus fund, and the energy of their recent presidents, Mr. Horgen and Mr. Rasmus, so judiciously expended for us. THE 1956 TATTLER ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I Foreword . . . . Supt. William M. Milligan To the Graduating Class of 1956: I congratulate you. the graduates, upon the successful completion of the prescribed course of study. It gives me great pleasure to see you receive your diplomas, because I know that it has been through hard work and diligence that you have completed this task. We, who have watched your growth in wisdom and character during your school years, know that you will continue to achieve new goals. The good habit established such as punctuality, industry and loyalty are always admirable traits. I am sure that your parents, friends and the entire school staff join me in wishing for each member of this class the very best wishes for health, wealth and happiness. A D M I I ST RAT IO N 6mKm rr H E 1956 TATTLER ■■ State Administration. .. HON. WALTER J. KOHLER Governor GEORGE E. WATSON St ate Superintendent or Public Instruction FRANK V. POWELL Director, Bureau for Handicapped Children', Department of Public Instruction SAMUEL D. MILESKY Stat� : Supervisor, Bi read eon IIANMCA PPKD CHILDREN, DEPARTMENT of Public Ixstri th� n School Administration First row, J to r: Mr. Andrew B.iran, Mrs. Adeline (Joff, Mrs. Ruth Fassbender, Mr. Robert Wescott, Mrs. Beverly Wagner, Mr. William M. Milligan, Superintendent, Mrs. Phyllis Marks, Mr. Wayne White. Mr. Albert Hooper. Mr. Paul Hallman. Second row, 1 to r: Mrs. Lena Wright, Miss Pearl Helminak, Mrs. Margaret Rosencrnns, Mrs. Winnifred Hooper, Mrs. Hazel Root. Mrs. Ruth Cavanaugh, Miss Edna Redenius, Mrs. Margaret Lipps, Mrs. Harriet Pierson. Mrs. Herminu Kline, Mr. Alvin Severson. Third row, 1 to r: Mr. August Kastner, Miss Crete Thompson, Miss Joy Erickscn. Mrs. Hester Jones. Miss Clara tierke. Mrs. Emma Watemtr � «•., Mm. De-lores Wilkinson, Mrs. Elsie Redenius, Mrs, Elsie Metger, Mr. Cury Collat'd, Mr. Edmund Waterstrect. Academic and Vocational Staff rim tvw, i to r: .Mr. Philip Boat, Mrs. Frederick Neesam, Mr. Donald Marks. Laura Crosby. Mr. Bud Wilber. Miss Edith Matteaon. Miss Mary Williams. Mrs. Evelyn Gant. Mr. John Gant. Mr SSSS, Mr A ™ . ie?SuDte“kne n C“m'r m- Mi B'uUh T°™. M M h� XT. X- l™ Cany, Mr., Beulah Saxe. Mi.. M.rv.l ElM 'IJ w'SiL '. T T A «T Mn- H.,.„ Thomas. M™. Urn GRADUATES ! rt !0! THE 1 9 S 6 TATTLER Janet Louise Beall Janesville “Queenie” till yon nay her wind nil. on her work! ’Tin mre her heart i che where. Cirl Scout ‘48-MU; Basketball '4l� -'56; G. A. A. Award T� I and '55; W and Pin 54; Girls' Lit. Scy. Lib. ’54-'56; Art Award 52; Cheerleader '53 '56. Ross DuFae Bible “Rose” Downing: “ fi iff n't ray that reboot war fun; It doer neem better, now if' done. Boy Scout ’48 '49; Basketball ’50-'63; Football K|. S5; Basketball and Foot'all Awards 51; Baseball' 66.'56; Boys' LiL Scy. Asst. Lib. 'F� 3-'54; Class Trcas. '55-'66; In chance of Canteen '6-1-'60. Alice Marie Fitch “Fish” Pell Lake She like to donee, rhe liken to ru im; In fort, the liken wort every whim. Girl Scout 'l$-'49; Basketball T.2-'5G; May Queen's Court of Honor '50; G. A. A. Award '51 and '63. THE 1956 TATTLER Ann Louise Forsberg Pepin “Annie” n Hand of a n nr tint. Faithful, too; Someday ay way find her In u-ho's who. Girl Scout '47-’49; Basketball '48-'66; May Queen’ Court of Honor ’50 and '52: G. A. A. Award '61 and '65; G. A. A. Troll . ’52-'5rt; W and Pin 54: Baseball Cupt-’52-’53; Capt. of Basktcbal). Softball, Tumbling '58-’56: Girls’ Lit. Scy. Troas. 64-’55: Homecoming Queen’ Court of Honor '51; Monitor 53-'54: In. charge of Canteen 54-'56; Tattler Art Editor ‘56; Prom Queen ’56, Linda Alice Gibson “Susie Q.” Beloit Hoy nrr bothersome. I know; I don't mind heiny bothered, thmujh. Girl Scout M7-M9; G. A. A. W mid Pin '54: Volleyball Copt. '54; Tumbling (’apt. '52-'63; Basketball ’52-’56; Cheerleader 54-’56. Richard Henry Graikowski “Dick” Berlin This i uy stems quieter than the r t. Hut he nluviys tries to do hin best. Boy Scout MS-’SO; Football 52-’56: Baiketball '5t-'65; Ba;� t� ball ‘65; In charge of Canteen ’55-’56. 12 B«C RVC ■■■«■■! IHE 1 9 5 6 TATTLER Carol Janet Hanson Arcadia She nmilrn at many, Junt for fun; Hut N'f nil know There ie only one. “Cal • Girl Scout ’47-'4'J; Basketball '4K-'5 � ; May Queen 60; G. A. A Award 51 and ’55; MW and Pb 54; (;. A. A. Pros, Volleyball Cant. 52-’53; Ba-k-ti nil CapL '64- ’56: llomccomirn: Queen's Court of Honor ‘53; Homecoming Queen ’55; Cheerleader ’6S� 66; Ctrl ' l.iL Scy. See. '55-'5d: Claw Vice-Pre . 54-‘55; Claw Pre� . 56-'5d; In charier of Canteen 55-'6 i; Improvement Award ’66. Donna Ruth Hanson “8110™ '’ Beloit “'Tin true. I'm not to eery full, But I'd rather he tutnaJI Than not at alL Girl Scout G. A. A. Awnrd 51; Ba ketla'l 51; Girls' Lit. Scy. Asst. Lib. '5:i-’61. Leon Vernon Klein “The Iowan” Janesville “.■If tiw -n hr may term a little nliy. lint alter all, heV a pretty good guy Football '5l-’55; Basel all 7 5-'5tt; In charier of Cante-n '5|. 55. Harry Oscar Larson, Jr. Superior “Sonny” THE 1056 TATTLE R 13 The wtijitrr of tnont any honk. Hr' n right to hm e that brainy took. Football •58- 5; Basketball ’53- 56; Baseball 55-’66; Class Sw. 51-' ! : Boys Lit. Sec. 55-'66; Book Club ’55-’56; Bock Contest Award '55; Monitor 55- 56; In charge of Cnnt.vm S! -'S6; Editor in chief of Tattler ’St ; Prom Kim: ’5'i; Hon r St'ldont Helen Ann LeBel “Dimples” Bayfield “.t mighty good houoektepcr Helen it, lint. )! bote determined rc all know thi Girls’ Lit.. Scy. Asat. Lib. '63-'5l: Improvement Award 65. Shirley Louise Miller “Merry Sunshine” Monroe 'Shr put her trouble in a bor; Then itx on the lid and am Girl Scout 'iS-’-td; G. A. A. Award '51 and 55; W” and Pin ’54: Softball CapL ’63; Rusk tbull Capt. ’53; Badminton Capt. ’54; Tennis CapL '5-i; G. A. A. Vice-Pres. ’56-’56; May Queen’s Court of Honor ’60 and ’52; Girls' Lit. Scy. Lib. T� 3-’54; Lit. Scy. Vfcp-Prc . ’54-’55; Lit. Scy. Pres. 55-’56; In charge «:f Canteen S5-’56. u THE 1 9 S 6 TATTLER Charles Edward Riegert “Chuck” Suring Iti � � v i)i book do lie: Thru ttrr at rant, anil no am I. Boy Scout ’Ut-'BO; Football ’61-’B5; Football Copt ’SB; Second All American Footoall Award ’51; Basket, u'l ’61-’54; Baseball ’55-’5G; Boys’ Lit. Scy. ('.n Indian 7 1 a5; Lit Scy. Pres. '55-’BO,. Robert John Ruosch Bob Edgcrtion lull tliil I do mom' Why art yon huighingf Bov Scoot ’47-’!'': Bn-kethnll and Football Manager ’W-’Bd; Class Vice-Proa. ‘58-'54; In charge of Canteen ’55 56. Joseph Francis Siudzinski “Joe” Milwaukee “l.atr hour� aren't good for one. So the old nayinff i oe ; Hut th { 'it all r’ght for two. Jot myn; And U'r oil gu � hr knowi. Basket hull ’52-’5h; Football 'B2-’55; Baseball ’55-’5C; Boys’ Lit, Scy. Lib. ’54-’55; Lit. Scy. Vice-Pros. 55-’56; Class Treas. ‘54-'.r 5; Class Vice-Pros. ’55-‘Bb; In charge of Canteen ’54-’55. THE 1956 TATTLER IS Class Advisor MISS EDITH MATTESON 16 Baccalaureate Service School Auditorium June 10, 1956 9:00 o’clock I n vocation Doxology .................................................. Led by Shirley Miller Sermon ...................................................... Rev. Martin Kosclv Benediction Commencement Exercises School Auditorium June 10, 1956 2:00 o'clock Prelude Music................. Presentation of Colors........ Processional ................. Invocation ................... Solo: My Task ................ Welcome ...................... Solo: Phe Twenty-Third Pslam Address ...................... Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates-.................. Presentation of American Legion and Auxiliary Awards Special Awards Presentation of Senior Awards ................ Mrs. (� len Wills ...................... Boy Scouts ................Mrs. Glen Wilis .............Rev. Martin Kosclie Sung by Miss Virginia klcvcn Sigtuid by Pm nun {abiolo .................... Carol I lanson Cla?x President . Sling by Miss V irginia Klcvcn Signed by Harry I Mr Mm ............. Dr. Robert Krisina .-t (. Prof. of Audiology at Northu at 'm University ................ W. M. Milligan Honor Student Girls' Athletics Boys’ Athletics Activities Journalism Citizenship Rev. Martin Kosclu .. Mrs. Glen Wills Benediction Recessional THE 1956 TATTLER 17 Class History The (1 M of 1956, from the beginning, ho been n very Ivgv on© and, as the years went by, it grew larger and Inrger when students transferred from other schools to our . For this reason, as long as we ran remember, the class has been divided into two sections. Carol Hanson will tell about the history of her section and Helen I.eBel will tell about hers. The first member of Carol's present class to be enrolled was a mischievous, little follow with a round face and blond hair who came In 1940. He felt at home immediately, because he had an older sister here. Chnrles is n good-natured, broad-shouldered lad and u fine athlete, one of our best basketball and football player . There was one time In his early teens when he wished he knew more about plumbing and work in a body shop. Two years later Carol came with the same smile on her chuhby, freckled face that we see today. She seldom got in trouble in the dormitory or in school. Therefore she was deeply hurt one day when Shirley signed Shame! Shame! to her for some reason or other. In a flash she came forth with a right to Shirley's nose. Thi year she has been president of the Senior class and of the O. A. A. and was elected Homecoming Queen. In the fall of 1946 when the other pupils came by K« , car and train, a now lad. a shy, quiet fellow came flying to the Lake l awn airstrip with his father. It was Richard Craikowski who had left the Marshfield Day School after four years there. When he arrived at our school and saw so mnny husky athletic fallows,he was afraid, but he soon learned that he had nothing to fear from the older boys. He ha made much progress here. In the fall of 1947 Linda and Ann Ixiuise arrived and entered Mrs. Stewart’ class. Ann was a tall slender girl with lovely blond hair. She had attended the IotCrosse Day School before her mother decided to send her here. When she saw the big buildings on her arrival, she thought she had come to a college her cousin attended. However, on entering the girls' dormitory and seeing girls of nil ages, she was relieved. She ha l cen a very busy, capable young lady here and was elected prom queen this year. Linda was an nctiv© little miss until T. V. came to WSD. She hnd spent several years at the Lnphnm School in Madison. She will never forget her first night here. Several of the little girls took advantage of the supervisor's absence for a moment and jumped up and down on their beds. They were caught in the act, but all tried to avoid being punished by blaming Linda who was new. This really made Linda nngry and she gave one more good jump before she scrambled under the covers. When Linda l n’t watching T. V., you can find her busy with her stamp collection. In 1952. a tall blond lad from Milwaukee joined the class. Many student took him for John Goetz. He had graduates! from the eighth grade at St John’s School for the Deaf in Milwaukee and wanted to take up high school work here. Like Chnrles. our Joe is an all an all around athlete. The fall of 1953 completed our class when a wavy- haired lad moved to Janesville with hi parent . He hnd formerly lived in lown and atended school at Council Bluffs. Hi name is Leon Klein and he is a quiet chap. When he first came, he wan shocked at the poor condition of xome of the building und is glad to see improvement on the way. Last came Harry. Strangely enough, he hnd never heard of thi school until some of hi schoolmate at Superior decided to make a change. On hi first day here, he went out for football. He was nuprined to nee the children signing and vowed he wouldn’t use the sign language. He' a great reader, a good athlete, an earnest student and an all nround good fellow. Helen was brought to school by her parents, when she wan five. She wan n nhy little lady and wan afraid when the little girls crowded around and watched her no closely. Minn Kinolf wan very fond of Helen and gave her coins sometime . Helen like the idea. So when other girl ’ parents came, she (continued on page 61) Address of Welcome liy Ga ol Aa vio t Mr. Powell, Superintendent Milligan, our teachers, staff members, parents and friends: We, the class of 1956, wish to welcome you to thc� e, the 85th commencement exercises of the Wisconsin for the Deaf. We are very glad that o many of you have joined u on thi day, o important to U(L We senior girl feel ourselves fortunate to have lived in the remodelled Ariadna Hall our last year. All of the room in this building are beautiful, a symphony of color. We arc sure that when the boys’ buildings are completed, they will be as lovely as Ariadna Hall. As building after building is improved, we will be more and more proud of our school. Our class motto. Not finished, just begun.” shows that we wnnt to loam more and more when we leave WSD. We know that we will never top learning, but we feel it is our duty to go onward a fast a we can. It is hard for u to believe that tomorrow we have to go forth to meet life’s buttle . May we all look to God to help us meet the difficulties in our future. Our school days are over and we want to give our sincere thanks for the kindness and patience of our superintendent, teachers and counselors. We wish to express thanks to everyone who has helped u during our school years. We hop© you will all feel that we arc worthwhile young people who will become good citizens. We bid you farewell, but not good-bye forever. 18 ■THE 1956 TATTLER Class Prophecy Rif tAo'l'Uf JloA'iOit 2056 is the year. One would wonder how anyone could still Ik livlnt after having graduated n century ago. That’s the part which I'll have to explain before we go along. The “thing” that affected tin face of the earth occurred some time during the year 1968. Two f my former classmates were on a vacation In Florida n.ur Miami, and while exploring the K-erqlnd � just for fun, they accidentally discovered the long lost fountain of youth, which Ponce de Lean longed to find, but never did. Well, those two lucky gold strikers bought he land surrounding the X and sold and sold the magic wo er, until the word of the greut find spread across the wide, wide world. Thousands and thousands of per pie came to buy the magic water. Many of them aett'o I there and lived off the land. The place got so big that industries moved in. It rates with the largest cities in the world and is known as Kic'cin after its founders. WSD graduates of 1956. Boy! It surely f_ els good to think about mv t'd ug • und have the feeling that I'm still young in everything, but the mind . While th nking cf this, it occurred to me that it would he fun to find out how the rest of my graduating mates were getting along. 1 thought it over ami decided to pay each of them a visit. I called my wife to get th t twelve children dressed up for the journey (one thing I lik? about that water, is that I cun ke_ p my children forever. They never seem to grow up.) We left Superior for Minneapolis and arrive I there five minutes later in our Zotomobilc. Everything looked clean as a whistle. As you knew the only industries in the whole Twin Cities were the flour mills. There we came upon the Zep-Zup Cereal Co. I’d h?ard it's s.u p p o s e d to pep up any one who eats it. Also the company was owned ly some deaf people, so wv went in. We didn't have much trouble getting information on where the presidents ffice was. as most of the workers were like mysoT. There, as we went in, two figures stood before a huge picture window over-looking the plant. In a spilt second I recognized these two familar figures, whose first names began with ”J '. I sneaked up and tapped them on the shoulders. They turn'd around suddenly, and boy! you should have seen their faces then. We surely were glad to see each other again. After a good visit, we were on our way through Minnesota, across the Dakota Plains, and finally, we stopped at a large hotel in the Black Hills with a view looking out on ML Rushmore. as we entered the dining room. 1 recognized one of my old classmates all settled down in the middle of his dinner. Boy! we certainly were glad to see each other. We joined him and ordered a light snack, and while we were there, we talked over old times just for the fun of it. Something that I must not forget to mention, is that old Bob had gotten a job as a sculptor only a few years after we graduated, and has worked in the Black Hills chipping out every president that ever was. I However, he hadn’t quite caught up to the present president right then.) Most folks around those parts think them thar hills should he changed to Ruosch’s Hills. Really he deserves the honor. Moat of my graduating mates lived quite a distance from each other, and the nearest ones from the Hills” that we hadn’t visited were down south, so it was south we wont. It had been only u short time before, when I received a letter from two of my class-malt's who wanted me to pay them n visit nt Hot Springs, Arkansas. We drove through three states in a mutter of minutes, before crossing the Arkansas border. As we wore nearing the city limits of Hot Springs, there ahead of us. my eyes cuught sight of a big sign, which read “Ye Old Kudiunuid Bath Hole. Under it. were the owners’ names, The Hanson Sisters” Without thinking, I knew that was the little set up, which Carol had written me about. I pulled the Zotomobile up to the main office. We got out and went in. There, behind a booth were the two Hanson girls talking. (I wouldn’t say sisters, hut over since their school days, they had alwuys stuck together, so they called themselves sisters.) They didn't recognize me nt first, but when I greeted them with our secret way of saying Hi”, they jumped un and over the booth. I wouldn’t dure say what they did. but my wife wus mad as n hornet. However before she could do anything, I explained who they were. We sat down and had a little chat about old times. Only a few years u tcr graduation, the sisters had gone down south and started a mud bath house. They had been very successful. It would take too long to tell about developments, which took place during the years when radium was combined with mud. Before we could say Jack Robinson a certain number of times, we were in the Capitol of the Nation. There we drove until we came upon the place whrrx one of the “Old Bunch worked. To get to the main entrance, nil we had to do was get on the UP” moving escalator. The doors opened automatically. A mechanical robot informer was on hand to help us. I told “it what I wanted.— In un instant, the gloss like window on its chest lighted up and two red words “Follow Me formed on iL It led us down a long corridor. As we were halfway down the hall, it stopped before a large door and turned around On its chest was the directive “Go in . The room was rather large and in it was n giant machine, if I ever sow one before. I later learned that it did printing work. It could make a hundred different books In it minute; also only one man was needed to handle iL And who was that man—none other than Ross Bible. We were glad to see each other after all those years. We conversed a short time, before we U fL Oh! Yes, the place where he worked was the United States Government Printing Department. Our next stop whs New York City. We were in side the city limits within a few moments. New York had grown, and it was the largest city in the world. To describe nil the wonderful n rw changes would Like a dog's age. hut just to give you un id«i—a lot of the skyscrapers would have made the former Empire State Building look like a toy, also the population was around twenty-five million. We drove along the Great White Way, until only a grasshopper's length ahead of us was the “Ultradancing Studios where one of the old gang worked. On our way in. (Continued on page 60) r h e 956 TATTLER fey Jlean Klein ■■■iiuuau The Class Will iaving been appointed legal advisor for the class of 1956, I have drawn up this will as directed by each member of the class. In talking over the situation with each one, I found that his or Iter possessions were so extensive that it was difficult to know just what should be spared. After careful consideration, however, decisions were made, and t sincerely hope that those who have received legacies will accept them in the spirit of friendliness with which they arc given. The following is the will: W e. the class of 1956, of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, in the city of Dclavan, in the County 01 Walworth, being of sound mind as always, and in much kinder mood than usual and nearing the end of our school days, do hereby make, establish and an-n uncc this as our last will and testament To our Superintendent and bis wife. Mr. and Mrs. William Milligan, we leave happy memories of our many years here together, and much gratitude for their kindness and understanding interest. We leave also to them a promise that we will try to live up to V. S. D.’s high standards in the future and a sincere wish that the school will continue to progress, in spite of the fact it is losing fifteen bright and shining lights. To the teachers we leave many, many thanks for their patience and ever willingness to help and a promise that we will strive to use what wc have learned to make a better world. Mir supervisors and all the other members of the W. S. I), staff deserve our thanks, and we give it to them whole-heartedly. To tile Juniors, who will so soon follow in our footsteps, we give and bequea t h our wisdom, all our school books, our examination and test questions, and any unfinished duties and a wish that they complete next year's work satisfactorily. Individually we bequeath the following to those we feel will profit most by them: Ross Bible leaves some of his interest in printing, but not all of it. to Jerry Noble, who iv sure to need it. Janet Beall did not scent inclined to part with anything, but she finally decided to leave her ability to do fancy work to Janet DeLap. Alice Fitch, her love of swimming to Diana Simon and her fondness of a good time to Betty Luebke. Ann Louise Forsberg, lo t art ability to Charlene Sjoquist and LaVonne Christopher- 5311, hoping that their rejMirt cards next year will show they are making good use of the gift. Linda Gibson, her stamps to Bernice LaFratta. who already has quite a collection. Richard Graikowski, his pride in knowing the names of all the important cities in W'is-« nsin to Ross Smith. Carol Hanson, her good cheer and pleasant ways to Inez Sandvick. Donna Hanson would like to leave her stature to Stanley Helgeson, but knowing that he will not accept it. she bequeaths her love of diving to Deanna Rabiola. (Continued on pace 61) The Seniors We Know Them Name Nickname W eakness Favorite Subject Favorite Pastime Favorite Sport Favorite Saving Hobby Pet Peeve Life Ambition Janet Beall Queenie Dales Reading Meeting Joe Swimming “Don't care” Crochelting The Dent! Housewife Ross Bible Rose Sleeping Arithmetic Fixing thing1 Team games “What for?’ Hunting Hurry and Flurry Printing Alice Fitch Fiah Ice Cream Pie Reading Movie star Magazines It depends on the seaso “Not your business” Traveling Doctor’s office Housewife Ann Forsbcrg Annie Ice Cream Algebra Drawing Basketball 1 don’t know Art Wasting- time Artist Undo Gibson Susie? Q Ice Cream and Popcorn Reading Watching TV Baseball “Oh yeah!” Collecting stamps Being lonesoni • Housewife Richard Graikowski Dick Cities of Wisconsin Geography Studying Maps nnd Population Bowling Why?” Collecting School paper Smoking and Drinkmg Carpentry or Farming Carol Hanson Cal Ice Cream Reading Reading Library book Basketball Help Home Decorating Waft'ng time Housewife Donna Hanson Tiny Talking Grammnr Reading Comics Swimming So what Collecting Stamps Nothing to do Business Work Leon Klein Iowan Bating Reading Traveling Track Impossible” Reading Funny book Wearing Overall Printing Hurry (.Arson Sonny Somethin); Special Journalism Reading Basketball What?' Collecting Books Getting ud at 6:30 A. M Draftsman Helen LeBel Dimples Quarrels Composition Bothering Girli Routing Don’t stand Collecting things for scrapbook Cleaning House Undecided Shirley Miller Merry Sunshine Popcorn Reading Watching TV Baseball Go away Collecting Stamps Sleeping Too long Housewife Charles Rioftert Chuck Madison Girls History Ploying Around Football ’’What for?” Fishing Getting up at 0:00 A. 1. Undecided Robert Ruosch Rob Kidding Journalism Sport Magazine Golfing Boring Fishing Wasting time Printing Joseph Siudzinski Joe Feaning girls Algebrn Sport Magazine Baseball Old News’ Collecting Sport Magazine Sm kuu and Drinking Undecided Senior High School Class of ’57 First row, 1 to r: Dolores Seidel, Jnnet Dolnp, Dwinn i Rahioln. Second row, 1 to r: Billy Evans, Leon Bengey, Stanley Hclgeiion. Larry Doherty, Dean Webb. Class of ’57 First row, I to r: Vivian Hurd, Pauline OUon. Betty l.uebke. Bernice LaFruttn. Second row, 1 to r: Ross Smith, Don DuBoi . Jerry Noble, Marvin Anderson, Alien Blnckmorc, Tom (loner. THE 1956 TATTLER Class of ’59 First row, I to r: IXnna Simon, Mary Ann Rndcnna, LiVonne Christophcrson, Charlene Sjoquist. Second row, 1 to r: Billy Reineck, Inez Sundvick, Betty Byrne, Sherman Lndd. Junior High School . . . . Eighth Grade First row. 1 to r: Kddie Szejna. Sue Hnnna. Kynh Nytraard, LeRoy Elmer. Second row, I to r: l arry Steinacker, Howard Challoncr, -Lee Frazier, Ted Myhrc, Jim Reineck. Seventh A ■-- II — First row, I to r: liurlean Smith. Bnrhnrn Cisxczon, Beverly Breese; Second row. I to r: Rita Wisniewski, Kuy Nelson. Murvin Huebner, Karen Morse, Sharon Smith. Seventh B First row. I to r: Ellen Hounman, Lulu Peck, Delores Mueller, JoAnn Wilcox; Second row, I to r: Gilbert Myhre, Melinda Eldred, Sandra Reed, Patricio Juki, John Reimann. Intermediate Department First row, I to r: Donald Ebon, Jerry Roby, Michael Schwobke, Ronald A meson, Richard Lubber , Judith Rasmus, Felice Nygaard, Merle Engeboae, Cheryl Berthplson, Patsy Peterson. Marilyn Keukauf. Jimmy Nfemeyer. Second row. I to r: Caroline Bujanowski, Knren Crandall. Sharon Anderson. JoAnn Gall. Betty Duncan. Royce Stenner. Da'e Ross. (Jail Thorn. Ellen WartinbtK , Kurl Nygaard, Edwin Waterstreet, Thomas Porter. Third row, I to r: Joan Smith, Knren Banuvez, Bruce Behrens, Janet Michaels, Thomas Freestone, Dale Ross, Bobby Witczak, Edwin Waachow, John Hesser, Gary Wescott, Edward Pomes, Eugene Robbins Tommy Williams. Fourth row, 1 to r: Arthur Nadlcr, Arvid Lundgren, Maureen Bald itch, Theda Immpga, Karen liuebner, Delores ltengel, Tom Blanco. David Klaus, Gloria Kulus, Rose Pierstorff, Donald Zeasmun, Dick Thomas. Fifth Row, I to r: Martin Huebner, Eugene Dyminski, Edward Crusher, Jack Harris, Eddie Blaney, Gary Falkirwicz. Llovd Ladd. Charles Butler. Steves Boettcher, Thomas Arbognsh. John Rabiola. Paul Spevacek. Primary Department Kirst Row, I to •: Dn.rny Uj Guvc. Paf.y Lange. David Higgle. Lucille Suhr. Charles Cooper, Lcsilc S ihr, Vaughn Ha!la la econd Rtw, I to r: Bjtc.j Wilkin-.on. David Klemme, Jeanatte Rcineck, Jack Kldred, Wally Ricgc. Dtck Gienc. Janet Qunne. Amtrew M em . .Mar} Ann Bar tor.. Third Raw, I to r: Jnt- P r J mm - I. h r. Byron Bur.tam. Rose Ann Schaitel, Randy Letkiewtci, Gary Suhr, Richard Conno'l. Allen llelmon. Fourth Row. I to r: Sandra Ritter, Tommy Muni ck. Gar Schleicher. Rose .lary Kl-ck. Kennith Witch. H jrtert Suhr. Sharon Lancaster. Robert Rctncck Fit yd Stnude. VOCATIONAL xa um uuin THE 1956 TATTLER Driver Training Kneeling 1 to r: Joseph Sindxinski, Jerry Noble, Donuld DuBoIb, Charles Riejfjrt, Al’en Rla kmtr liar-Harrv Larson, Ros Smith- S'andinj? I t-� r- Delores M'lller. Bernice LaKrottA. Janet Beall. Pauline Olson, Helen L«Bel, Betty I.uebke, Shirley Miller. Ann Louise Forsbery, Linda Gibson, Curol Hanson, Donnn Hanson, Tom Honor. Vivian Hurd, Marvin Anderson, Mr. Marks. Home Economics Left to ritcht: Bernice LaPratta, Pauline Olson. Vivian Hurd, Delorci, Seidel, Betty Luo kc?, Deanna Rabiolu, Janet Delap. the 1956 TATTLE R vvrrrsnvniwi 29 Printing I. to r: Charlc Riegert, Jowph Siudzinski, Rom Bible, Robert Ruonch, Mr. Cordano, Leon Klein. Grooming Stated. I to r: LaVonne Christophcrson. Charlene SjoquUt, Inez Sandvick, Mary Ann Badennn. Maurrcn Bablitch. Betty Byrne. Standing, I to r: Diana Simon, Mr . Knstncr. Carol Hanson. Linda Gibson. L to r: Carol Hanson, Ann Forsberjr, Shirley Miller. Janet Beall, Linda Gbfton. Typing Hrst row, I to r: Janet Brail, Alice Fitch. Donna Hanson, f -ond rew, 1 to r: Helen LeBcl, Ann Foreberg, Carol Hanson. Standing, 1 to r: Shirley Miller, Linda Gibson. THE 1956 TATTLER narnn 31 Advanced Woodworking Kneeling, I Cm «: ituWW � ‘ uumoiimi c.«s: I'.iUii.i', em«ui« ■?' StanJ iiif. I to r. hi ! R .i . k, I-arry Stein ckrr, Ji.u ttclu Ted M hr. LeRoy Elmer, Sherman Ladd. Crafts I tl r: l!r Yi� tl Luc‘‘rr . E tin i d Wntffitiwt, Royec Stenner . Standing I to r: m portotvDal Rm . Tom Frr tottt, Bobby Wtlernk. K.trl N'y nard, Edwin Was- chow. Mr. bun M.vrl . Merle En vboxr. 32 � B IHE 1956 TATTLER Shoe Repairing L to r: Arvid Lundgrcn. Jack Harris. Our Driver Training course is n recent addition and many girls and boys are glad to have the chance to take it. Mr. Marks is trying his best to send out students who will keep up the good record of deaf driv-crs in the state. Mrs. Oraf has been our Home Ec. teacher the past Cwo years. Besides puling on style shows showing a variety of garments, from skirts and blouses to formals, the girls have done very nice embroidering and crochetting. The girls are also becoming eff-cient cooks nnd have added tasty bits to mnny of our parties. Printing will always be a good trade for deaf men and we are proud of many of our alumni who hold responsible positions in this field - teaching at other state schools, on big city dailies nnd in small print shops. Mr. Cordano and the boys put out this Tattler and Wisconsin Times and do the job work for the school. Mrs. Kastner's coun e in grooming helps the girls present a better appearance themselves and also help members of thir families. The art program is basically a creative process. Mr. Prevetti emphasizes the importance of art as a reative and emotional outlet at the lower level. Continuing through an awakening to the limitless ex- periences that art training uffords. and the under standing of relationship of design and color in the intermediate years some of our students in high school havoc developed their talent and understanding in art so that they further their training after graduation. Typing is another new course at our school. Mr. Wilber offers this course to the Juniors nnd Seniors. Both boys and girls arc happy to have a chance to learn to type nnd several hnvc become quite proficient. The boys who take advanced woodworking with Mr. Best have very nice displays of furniture each year, from smaller pieces to coffo tables, desks and chests of drawers, in modern. French Provincial and Period styles. In Crafts Mr. Marks provides work in leather, wood, metal, plastics and drawing. The younger boys in his classes learn to work together and gain acceptance by the group. Crafts provide an atmosphere of activity where joyful learning takes place, i'heso lK ya also have attractive displays. Our shoe-repairing class is the manliest of all but some of our alumni have won much success in this field. ATHLETICS 341 E 1956 TATTLER 1955 Football First Row, 1 to r: Rom Bible. Marvin An-Joratn. manner. Second Row. ! to r: Leon Klein. Richard Graikow k� . Third Row. 1 to r: Ted Myhre, Sherman (.add, Rons Smith. Fourth Row. 1 to r: I ee Frazier, Lloyd laidd, Gilbert Myhre, Jerry Ncblc, Howard C h n 11 o n c r, Thomas Blanco. Fifth Row. I to r: Martin Hucbncr. Mnrvin Huebner. Larry Steinacker, Joe Siudzinski. Harry Lor-son. Charles Ricgert. Leon Bongey. Sixth Row, I to r: Conch Donald Marks, Stan Helgcson, Billy Kvans, Don DuBois. Coach Waldo Cordano. The 1955 gridion team coached by Waldo Cordano nnd his assistant Don Murks, on'inued its winning ways, fer the second consecutive year, though losing twelve out of the past year squad of twenty four fine lineman. The Hilltoppers ended the season with u healthy four wins, a loss and a tie. In the opening game, they battled South Beloit to a deadlock in the 90 degree weather. Rut they went on to overwhelm Kenosha St. Mary, 13 to 0; Northwestern Military nnd Naval Academy, 27 to 6; the Minnesota School fer the Deaf, 36 to 7; the Michigan School for the Deaf, R to 7; before losing a heart breaker to the National Champions, lllinios School for the Deaf, I I to 6 in ankle deep muddy field. Leading the Hilltoppers in scoring department was Billy Kvans. who came through with feur touchdowns and the Name number of conversion for w«ntv-eigbt tallies Second was Charles Ricgert with three and one for nineteen. Stanley Helge.ton, II ill topper's towering end and Pon DuBois, who played two different positions thru the season, had two each. The team had no “indivduar and played as a whole. WSI) once more w s named one of the ten top teams of the USA ronducted by Art Kruger, the nation's most authorized deaf sports editor. The Silent Worker also selected three WSD gridd -r for All Americans. They are: Don DuBois, on the second team as n tackle, Stan Helgcson on the second team as an end and Ross Smith, WSD'n triple threat buck on the honorable mention roll. Th • Hilltoppers with the coaches were invited with the Delavan H. S.V squad to the annual football banquet sponsored by the Rotary Club at the Methodist Church in tin late part of November. This coming football reason will have to do with- ut the services of six seniors, four of them are regulars: Joseph Siudxintki, Charles Riegert, Ross Bible. Harry Larson, Leon Klein and Richard Graikowski. Lot' of hard work will he required to fill their shoes, but if the newcomers have enough spirit for the game, everything will work out. THE 1956 TATTLER Varsity 35 Kneeling. I to r: Sherman Ladd. Robb Smith. Jim Re ineck, Billy Evan ; Standing, I to r: Mr. Cordano, JoBeph Siudzinaki,Stanley Helgeson. I eon Bongey, Harry Larson, Marvin Anderson. With eight lettermen returning to court, the WSD five hoped to have a pretty good reason, hut the odds were always agninat them. They lost the first six ct ntesta by a few points before getting the first taste of victory, then went on with the never say die spirit and came through with a eighty-twelve record. The team lost to the Madison Silcnta in the WSD tournament, but captured the third place by beaCing Rockford. Joseph Siudxinski and a honorary captain of the 1955-56 tram, was awarded a trophy for being selected as the all tournament guard. leading the team in tallies were Ross Smith. 1 ron Bongey and Stan Helgeson with 405. 360 and 335 points respectively. Those who will graduate or will 1 inelgible for the 1956-67 team are Joseph Siudxinski, Billy Evans. Harry I-arson and Ross Smith. Stan H«lgeson, 6 4 center and !.©on Bongey. 6 2 forward will carry most of the load next year, but will have to share with the tep prospects, Jim Rcincck, Loo Frazier, Sherman Ladd and some newcomers. THE SEASON'S RECORD WSD 47........................... Clinton 63 WSD 55___________________________ Delavan 67 WSD 6 Beloit Catholic 72 WSD 55 St. Benedict 72 WSD 50 Illinois Deaf 58 WSD 66 ........... Kenosha SL Mary 87 WSD 68........................... Muscoda 51 WSD 60 NW.MNA 77 WSD 66 Burlinton SL Mary 49 WSD 91 ............................. M iKCoda 68 WSD 38 Madison Silent 49 WSD 78 .............................. NWMNA 70 WSD 63_______________ Jefferson SL Johns 50 WSD 50 Kenosha St. Mary 76 WSD 18 __________________ Madison Silent 49 WSD 69 Beloit SL Mary 82 WSD 64 .................... SL Benedict 70 WSD 67 . .. ................... Delavan 73 WSD 55 Jefferson SL Johns 52 WSD 93 ---------------Burlington SL Mary 50 WSD 50---------------------. Madison Silent 58 WSD 82 ....................Rockford Silents 62 Junior Varsity •THE 1956 TATTLER 36 Kneeling, I to r: Howard Challoncr, Billy Rcineck. Eddie Sxcjna; Standing, 1 to r: Mr. Montoya, Lee Frazier, Marvinlluehner, Larry Steinacker, Ted Myhre, Tom Honor. Grade Team Kneeling. I to r: Merle Engebose. Dennis Ross. Karl Nyguard, Bobby Witexak, Edmund Waterstreet Standing. I to r: Martin Huebner, Eugene Dyminaki. John Kabioln, Dale Ross, Tom Freestone. Steve Boettcher. THE I 9 S 6 TATTLE RHUT 37 Varsity First row. I to r: Coach Don Mark (Standing). Eddie Hlamy, mgr.. Stanleyy Helge«on. Robs Bible. Sherman Ladd. Jchn Rabiola. mgr.. Amt Coach Waldo Cordano (standing). Second row. I to r: Joseph Siudxinaki, Don DuBoia, Harry Larson. Howard Challoner. I ron Bongey. Third row, 1 to r: Drm Webb. I .eon Kl.dn. Gilbert Myhre, Billy E.uit , Rosa Smith. Churlcs Riegert. .Junior Varsity Kneeling, I to r: Tom Blanco, Tom Freestone, LeRoy Elmer, Edmund Wutemtrect. Eddie Szejnn. Standing, 1 to r: John Rabiola, mgr., Paul Spcvacck. Jim Roineek. (inry Fnlkiewicx. l-nrry Steinacker. Lee Frazier, Lloyd Ladd, Conch Waldo Cordano. G. A. A. First row. I to r: Donna Hanson. Linda Gibson, Alice Fitch. Deanna Kabiola, Carol Hanson. Shirley Miller, Ann Forsberg, Janet Beall, Janet Delap, Delores Seidel. Second row I to r: Rita Wisniewski, Barbara Cisxczon, Bernice LaFratta, Vivian Hurd, Sandra Reed, Kyah Nygaard, Pauline Olson, Betty Lucbke, Lulu Belle Peck, Mrs. Ruth Blodgett. Third row I to r: Patty Jakl, LaVonne Christopherson, Mary Bndenna. Diana Simon. Betty Byrne, Charlene Sjoquiat, Harlean Smith, Sue Hanna. Fourth row, | to r: Beverly Breese, Maureen Babltch, Karen Huebner, Kay Nelson, Sharon Smith, Theda lmmega, Karen Morse. Cheerleaders A’ 3 THE 1956 TATTLE I. to r: Linda Gibson, Janet Bcail, Carol Hanacn. Deanna Rnbiola, Janet Delap. Cheerleaders B’ Kneeling, I to r: Inez Snndvick. Charlene Sjoqui«t, Mary Ann Badenna: Standing, Sue Manna. riars We Come rns swtlst ? Just picture Guests At Michigan Our Hive' Sorry Girls, Were Sating At Mich. School Homecoming Dance m I GlRLt SOME HOT DOG I ORGANIZATIONS . Ariadna Literary Society Fit ■ tow. 1 to r: At ■ B.. . t;� Cisxcxon. Si • ti l row, 1 to r : i 1 t' W!ikJ, t.inda t•; Tr -i row, I to r: I � • Sm. :,-k. Vivian Hur FiM.fi, row, I to r: K '■ ‘r«• Su« Hanna, Kyah Nyfaard. Mary Badenna. Shirley Miller. Deanna Kabiola, Carol Munson, Charlene Sjoquist, Jam-! mu « iirintopherson, Alice Fitch, Theda Immefta. Karen Huebner. Helen LeBtl. Diana Simon. Harlean Smith. Beverly Brese-i'nnna Hanson. M iller, Rosalie Pierstorff, Pauline Olson. Karen Morse. Sharon Smith. Maureen Bablitch. Betty l.uebke. Bernice LaFratu. Mou-man. JoAnn Wilcox, Melinda Eldred. Samira Keed. Kay Nelson. I elores Seidel. Betty Byrne, Janet Delap. Patricia Jak! I 0 a os H H H r m x ■THE Phoenix Literary Society First row, I to r: R- ns Bible, Dean Webb, Rill Evans, lx?on Bongey, Joseph Siudrinski, Clurlci Riegert, Marry I .arson. Don DuRois. Stanley liHgeson, Richard Craikowski, Robert Kuoaeh. Second row, I to r: David Klaus, Steve Boettcher, Tom Blanco, Leon Klein, R is Sm :h, Sherman Ladd, Allen Blackmor . Marvin Anderson, Jerry Noble, I arry Dr herty. Third r w I to r: liary Fa’kinw'c ., Eddi? Blnney, Tom Honer, Bill Relneck, Larry Steinacker, Howard Challoner, I.ee Frasier, Jim Reineek, Teddy Myhre, Mil ri Myhre, Martin Huebner. Fourth row, I to r: Tom Arbogash, Arvid I.undgren, Arthur Nadlur, Paul Spcvacek, John Rabiola, LeRoy Elmer, Edwani Sxejna, John Reinvrnn, Char'e Butler. Lloyd Ladd. Edward Crusher. Jack Harris, Stanley Dyminnki, Marvin H ie' ncr. 44« Girl Scout Troop No. I Kir t row, I to r: JoAnn Call. Sandra Mongol, Caroline Bujnnowski, Joan Smith, Judith Ranmua, Betty Duncan, Karen Banovez. Second row, I to r: Karon Crandall, Carol Brewster, Patsy Peterson, Delores Mengel, Gail Thron, Gloria Ktiltifl, Sharon Anderson, Murllyn Koukauf. Carol Bln khu. Janet Hermit Soy S out T oop No. 23 Hrat Row, I to r: David Klaus, Thomas Freestone, Paul spevack, lairry Doherty. Garv Falkiewlex, John Houser; second Kiw, 1 u r: Mr. Arturs M r. 'ter 1 •• r m porltr. Edwin Wntmirtet, Bobby Witczak. Bruce Behrens. Dale Row. Ro’,r ■ dinner Mr. Waldo Cord jno. Thirl Row. I to r: Dennis Ross. SUven Bo vtcber. L • yd Ladd. Eu an« D m'iuki. John Rabkln Thomas Blanco, Karl Xygaard. Fourth Row. I to r: Tom Arbogash, Donald Zrasman Edwin Watrhow. nr m nrd IU45 Bluebirds Seated, I to r: Jeanette Hcinrck, FV!ic Kygaard. Janri Qunno, Mary Ann Barton, Sandro Hi.tar. Roue-nnn Schnitcl, Jane Dyr , Cheryl Berthleson. Standing, I to r: Ellen Wartlnbee, Janet Michael , Roms Mary Kluck, Sharon I.uucaster. Book Club F'nt row, I to r: Judith Kostium, Ronald Ammon, Michael Sthwebke, Richurd Luebberr, Cheryl Berthel non, Barbara CI.tr.cxon. Ciiarlenc SjcquUt, Joan Smith. Janet Michaels. Second row, ! to r: latVomu Chrlstophcr.«on, Hnrlean Smith, Ine Sandviek, Melinda Eldred, Betty Byrne. Sandra Reed. Sue Hanna, LeRoy Elmer. Third row, I to r: Billy Evans. Carol Ilnmton, Harry Larson, Janet Delap, Deanna Kubiola, Larry D -herty, Mary Ann P”d mna, Gilbert My hr . Badgers First Row. I to r: Randy Uticwicx. Ronald Arneaon. Michael Schwcbke. Jack Eldred, Wally Rioee, Leo Greve. tS’ ii i .l° r: ray Wllliama, Jerry Rooy. Floyd Stade, Jimmy Niemeyer, Byron Bartram. Richard Connell, Gary Shur, Butch Wilkinson Thtrd Row. I to r: fagent Rcbbtna, Edward Domes, Gary Schleicher. Robert Reinfck. Donald Fben. Jimmy Luther, Gary Wenrott. Herbert Ruhr. H x A C T I V I T I E S 48 iirawnB '55 Homecoming Queen Queen Carol Hanson The big event each fall Is Homecoming. We had ours on October 8. Spirits were damped a little by rain, and the bonfire had to be cancelled for the second year. However, we were glad to welcome the Minnesota players and both squads went to see a game between the Delavnn and Burlington High Schools in the evening, while the girls went to a movie in town. As urfuat a large number of alumni and friends from Wisconsin and neighboring states, ns well as rooters for the Minnesota team were on hand. After the game eoffee and doughnuts were served in the rcreation room of the newly rebuilt and redecorated Ariadna Hall. Many alumni and local people were glad to go through the building. Most of the viators stayed for the dance, which took place in the auditorium, decorated in football and nutumnn motif. Danny Griebel’s band, from Klkhorn, furnished the music by courtesy of the American Federation Of Musicians. James Petrillo, president. Payment was made out of the National Recording Fund. The Homecoming Queen was Carol Hanson, a Senior at W. S. I). By a strange coincidence the Homecoming Queen at De'avan High School this foil was Carol Hansen and the two grls didn't oven know each other. The king was D Wayne Wrenor from the Minnesota school and attending couples were Deanna Kabiola, of Janesville, and George Keans of Middleton, and Vivian Hurd. Clinton, and Marry Anderson from Minnesota. THE 1956 TATTLER A Surprise Party for Supt. Milligan Tho birthday i nko receiving o much attention wm mud. and decorated to resemble n birthday curd and preaonted to Mr. Milligan on the stage. The refreshment were served buffet style and Mr. Milligan is heading the line. On March 15 the school auditorium was the scene of a surprise party in recognition of Mr. Milligan's I Oth year an superintendent here. The entiro nffair wu-. plnnneti and carried out by n student committee and every detail was worked out by the students themselves. It all began with u desire of the older girls and boys to show their appreciation to the Milligans for their many kindnesses, and fur having been included in the planning and enjoyment of no nmny social affairs. The girl baked rakes in their home economics clns . and in the snack kitchen of the remodelled girls’ dormitory. The boy helped with other arrangements. Together they planned tho entertain- ment, bought n calendar desk clock for Mr. Milligan and u corsage for Mrs. Miligan, and took care of the minutest details. Over HM older pupils and staff members were guest . It was with difficulty that Mr. Milligan was prevented from attending a big basketball game at Madison that night with Billie and Supt. Wilcman of the local high school but we are sure he wasn’t sorry. The committee which planned the affair was composed of the following: Carol Hanson, Janet Delap, Ann I-ouise Korsherg. Harr) Larson, Donald DuBios and Richard Graikowski. It was n big project for a group of teen-agers to undertake and carry through so successfully. HE I 9 S 6 TATTLER The Junior Prom of 1956 Bearer Vaughn Hulluda, Quwn Ann, King Haro1 ami Rearer Patty Lange Those gliding couples. THE 1956 TATTLER ■■H ■■■■■Hi 51 Prom The Castle and Bud Wilber’ Orchestra Harry 1-arson of Superior and Ann L. Fonberfr of I'epin reigned «x king and queen at our prom on Friday evening May 4. Both are � entor . “Fantasy Lind wn� thr theme arid’figures of Walt Disney's Seven Dwarf . Three Little Pigs, Big Bad Wolf. Donald Duck and thr three little ducks, under simulated trees laden with many colored balloons, shut off the dance floor. A mural of Walt Disney figures covered the Hose of the platform. Tinker Bell swung in a silver of thr platform. Tinker Bell swung in a silver cage over the renter of the «lnnco floor and Peter Pan was perched above one of the baskets. A life sixe figure of Snow White stood near the Stage The throne for king and queen, made to look like a cup from thr .Mad Hatter's tea party shimmered like nilver. A castle surrounded by a moat was situated next to the errheatra on the stage. Snowcapped mountains, with the moon above them, rose behind the castle. The decorations were made by the Juniors under Mr. William Prevctti, art Instructor. Mr. Coliard had charge of the lighting effects. Mrs. Graf and Mrs. Redenius were in charge of refreshments. Mr. Nee-sam was general chairman. Very fine music was furnished by Bud Wilber’s orchestra through the courtesy of the Recording Fund of the American Federation of Musicians. James C. Petrillo, President. The king ami queen were crowned by Mr. Milligan. Vaughn Haliada and Patty Lange carried the crowns on block velvet cushions. The Senior and their partners took port in the Grand March. After the dance, the Juniors and Seniors and chaperones enjoyed n post prom feed at the Lakeland restaurant in Delovnn. We think, nil in uil that the 11 56 prom was one of the best w« have ever had. Ariadna Hall Open House Inspecting the new swimming pool Watching TV in the club room THE 19S6 TATTLER UDUUBHMUDB S3 Ariadna Hall Open House A typical room in the now dormitory Fun in the recreation room 54 ram ■■ THE 1956 TATTLER Wisconsin Students At Gallaudet College I. lor: Milton Lea, Downing, Sophomore Claw; Evelyn Kamuchey. Milwaukee, Soohumore Claw; Delcnw Er-landaon, Mndixon. Preparatory Class; George Grant, Racine. Senior Class. This year Wisconsin was represented at Gallaudet College by four students, (ieorge Grant of Racine, who graduated at Deluvnn in 1951, received the degree of Bachelor or Art at the close of school in May. George hud received some of his early training at Su John's School at St. Francis, Wisconsin. His major interests are Physical Education and Printing. Milton Lee of Downing, who graduated here with the class of 1953 hns just finished his third year at Gallaudet and plans to return in fall. Ilia tnnjor in-terects are also Physical Education und Printing. Evelyn Kamurkcy of Milwaukee, a graduate of Lincoln High School, has also finished her third year nt Gallaudet and also plans to return. She in interested In Education. Delores Erlandson of the clo s of 56 at W.S.D. is from Madison. She has just completed her preparatory «� r and plans to return. Delores i interested In library work. ; JEX. Jg£ going some place? WHO1RE THEY PCR? Sillv Kids WONDER WEAT S IN ITI EXPECTING SOMEONE? hree In One Floor Sleepers HERS v-y-y GIRL HOODLUMS? Unto DQV JGJITSU1 THE 1956 TATTLE mmoM 57 Guess Who? ? ? OHISVELLX SHKMfOKdUIi MLSYfli RUCKLE 7XLU8AAJ1 fixsossxrx zjux XKBXUCiLLS Awwen on pagr 63 Calender of Events • • • • THE 1956 TATTLER September 6—WSD, here we come. 15 senior and 160 or so more! Girls slept hither and yon because new dormitory was not quite ready. 6—Bray Hall boys settled in Swiler Hall. Phcenix 1 boys in hospital, cause boys dorms are to underago face lifting . 6— Classes were assigned at one o’clock. IS new pupils and 2 new teachers. The older girls slept on the floor of the new dormitory'. lucky to have mattresses! Furniture late in arriving. 7— Woe Is us! All campuxed because of polio. No movies, no jaunts downtown for two weeks! First football practice—and oh! the boys were stiff and sore. 8— Football players complain ubout thistles. 9— New bed equipment arrives. 11—Donna Hanson and Alice Fitch are lust seniors to return. 15— A Hawaiian girl did some Hula dances for us. Surprised us by finger spelling to us. Senior girls were inspired to copy her (in private of course) 16— About 100 of us went to Madison to watch the Donkey game. A grand laugh! 17— First football gume of the season. It was the cheerleaders' turn to b« stiff and sore. What a day! The score was a tie, 0-0. 18— Lutherans meet new minister from Indiana, Rev. Kosche. 21—A program about Africa by Mrs. Alice Congdon’s missionary son-in-law and his wife. Very interesting! 25—WSD overwhelms Kenosha St. Marys by 13-0 on the enemy’s territory. L. Steinarker breaks thumb in game. 29—First meetings of Literary Societies held—election of officers. October 1—Our first dance! Everybody shy! 1—Brat NWMNA 27-6 here, for second triumph. 7— No homecomng bonfire-too wet, so some of us substituted a movie. 8— Homecoming! We won ugainst Minnesota by the score of 30-7. Easy! Our queen was Carol Hanson and what a queen! 10—Blue Monday for us all! Let down and tired from homecoming weekend! 17—Delavan Bees beat W. S. D. Bees 20-6 in night game. 20— Girls Literary Society meeting. 21— Oh boy! A trip to Michigan for the seniors and football team and a perfect day. Every one was excited! 22— We beat Michigan 8-7. Too close for comfort. 23— Farewell to our Michigan friends and back to our home state. 24— Another blue Monday—everyone tired from the eventful week-end. 25— Boys' Literary Society. 2d—Smaller boys move to first floor in Ariadna Hall from first floor of Phoenix Hall. Every one out of boys dormitories. 21 —The Illinois team beat us! A sad day for us! Tried to cheer our low spirits with evening dancing. November 1— Joy Erickson returns to W. S D. to work. 2-6—Teachers' Convention — home, one and all. 7— Three new pupils enroll. 8— Basketball practice begins; Who’s gonna make It? 15—W.S.D. eager lose first game to Clinton. 17— Literary societies meet. 18— W.S.D. loses heart breaker to local rivals, Delavan, 57-55. 19— New score board arrives! Watta beauty! 22- 27—Thanksgiving Vacation! Hurray! Home again! 28— Football players attend bgnquet sponsored by the Rotary Club of Delavan. 29— l ose close one to Beloit 72-68. December 2— SL Benedict’s Jr. Globetrotters down locals, 72-55. 9— First team travels to Illinois. 10—Result: ISD—58 WSD—50. 10—Pancake party in new girls’ recreation room. Mm! Delicious pancakes! ! ! IS—Box Social sponsored by the joint literary societies —beautiful boxes, and extravagant gentlemen netted us $70.00 for the bus fund. 10— All school Christmas dinner and party. Santa put on his appearance. Home for the Chritman holiday — all but five lucky boys who spent part of their holidays in Florida and Cuba. January 2—Happy New Year! All back from a joyous holiday with resolutions for a bigger and better year. Reviews underway! Ugh! More study! 6— Kenosha St. Marys downs WSD 89-64. 7— locals defeat Muscoda 60-51. 8— Still no snow! 14—Another pancake party In the recreation room of the girls’ dormtory. Yummy, yummy! 20— Most of us went home for the week-end to get a second wind for exams. 21— Point crazy locals smash Muscoda 91-68. 23— Mr. Exam paid his regular visit! 2 1—Mid-year dance in the recreation room. Janet Delap added zest to the party with her antics as a one-man-band. 27—Exams over! What a relief! Home letters and report cards. Everybody eager to know the results of his exams. THE 1956 TATTLER 59 30—The half way mark — Second semester began. February 1—Fc � r iary lnt a'ready? Where did January go? 3 Whole ch,.ol goes to three ring circua in Madison. Thanks to the W. A. D. •I WSD winn in two over limes, beat NWMNA 78-70. ■ EJgo Jefferson CYO 53-50. 0— New tubl • mates chosen. Some boys are lucky! “y—Kenosha SL Marys—77 W. S. D.—50. Too powrr- ful for ua! 10- Lose nguin- Madison 49 —W. S. I). 48. 14— The advanced group had a Valentine party — ur evening of cards, games and refreshments. 15— Tattler pictures taken. 17— WSD bomba Burlington 68-49. 18— Oh! Canteen light go on the blink. No robberies reported, though. 21— Woe to ua—lose to Dclavan 73—68. 24—Now high—wallop Burlington 93—69. 28- Boya Literary Society meeting. Big debate! 29— Poor game! - Madison silent beat us 50-38 28—The girls took advantage of leap year and took the boys to the movie. March 1— A group of Ariadna Literary Society girls dramatized “Blue Beard” for the March meeting! Horrors! ! ! 2— A repeat performance of Blue Beard at a special assembly. 3— The unnuul W. S. D. basketball tournament—the Milwaukee Silent curried off the Championship trophy. W. S. I), truiled in third place. 6— The W. S. D. girls basketball team defeated the Delavon High School girls in an exciting 22-21 score game. 7— C.R., H.L., R.B. lead Plain Kid to Bray Hall basketball tournament championship. II -An evening of cards in the receation room for the advanced boy and girls. Woe to the loner !! 13—The penalty for losing ut cards — Carol Hannon, Donald DuB is and Stanley Helgeson appeared at school in the'r “Sunday—go—to—meeting” clothes. 15— Surprise on Mr. Milligan! We really fooled him with u big party and gift in recognition of hi ten years here at W. S. D. Orchids to the boya and giris who e-ngineered the party. 16— Ann Foraberg gave a party for ten girls in the recreation room. 17— The advanced group enjoyed playing card in the recreation room of the girls dormitory. The wearing of the green was the fashion. 22- —Joint Literary S.ciety meeting The b.ya entertained the girls with a program and refreshment . Mr. Montoya gave a talk on the Southwest. Unique refreshment !! Cream puffs and cider!! I ave it to the boy . 23—Easter Vaction — one and all took off for home. Two lucky girls went South on a trip. 2 V— Literary societies hold final meetings. April 4—Dr. O. R. Rice, our Walworth county assemblyman, showed some Wisconsin centennial movies. (Dr. Rice is the brother of our school dentist. Dr. W. E. Rice) 7—The Reed Marionettes presented Pinocchio” in our assembly for the Delavon children and adults and our W. S. D. boy and girl . 9—Linda Gibson had a party in the recreation room for some of her friend and they all enjoyed it. 12—First baseball game of the season—Elkhorn won! 14—Senior Dinner Turkey and all the trimmings! Our thanks to Mr. and Mr . Milliagun for a fine evening. A community spirited group of “W. S. D. er ” had a booth at the community carnival under Mrs. Crosby’s supervision and realized $35 for thr Dclavan Community Council. 19-20—College Exam ! Three take them. 28—Another pancake party in the recreation room. Ros Smith and Helen LeBcl did the pancake job. A couple of girl did the dishes and it was a quite pile! May I—Small kids knocked at the door of the teachers’ rooms for it was May Basket Day. Zowee! Only five weeks of school! 4—The Royul Ball!! Harry Larson and Ann Forsberg resigned os king and queen. Beautiful gowns, dancing, picture taking, and eating out after the dance all udded up to a perfect evening. 1«1—Linda Gibson gave u farewell party for the Senior girl . 21— Review started, exam near! 22— Seniors and Junior have field day. Four Wisconsin Dells. 23— W. S. D. lose final game to Lake Geneva 9-0. 23— G.A.A. have picnic. 24— Style show held. G. A. A., basketball and football monograms awarded. 25— Baseball team go to see Braves—Redleg (night game.) 30— Memorial Day parade to Spring Grove Cemetery. Picnic at W. S. D. Game and fun ull day long. 31— All in school, but tired from Memorial Day parade and picnic. June 1—Last home letter . 4-6—Exams again! Everybody anxious to get home after graduation. 10—Graduation Day! and Au Revoir to the Senior . Blessings on thee. 60 rr H E 1956 TATTLER Class Prophecy Continued from page 18 I bumped into « lady. When I stopped to apologize, our faces met—and who should It he but Alice. We both let out a whoop. We certainly were glud to run ac ross each other. I was even more delighted, because it was she whom I was looking for. Old ‘’Fish was working as a dancing teacher. She was married to a fellow who was working there also, and they had ••even bairns. That was our last visit in the United States. I got information from the Bureau of Persons in the previous city und found out that the rest of the old gang were residing in other countries, so the next stop was in England. One thing that I want to tell you is that during tlie years, a superb kind of new metal hud been Invented. Nothing could bend it. With this, besides other things, un almost immeasurable bridge was ttiilt. It extended all the way across the broad Atlantic Ocean, from New York to London. It seems impossible, yet it was done. Over it, we went to London. There we arrived. One of those whom I sought was the president of one of the largest museums in the world. I followed the directions which I had picked up at the information bureau. We pussed Big Ben. went over the Tower Bridge, and saw old St. Paul's Cathedral. (It was a wonder how they hud managed to keep all of thus marvelous old landmarks all those years.) London hadn't changed much. Finally we approached our goal. There (n front of us, stood a museum, a stamp museum, the largest in the whole wide world. We went In. 1 told my wife to take the kids around, while I went to look for the curator. It was only a mutter of minutes before I found his office. I knocked. A light flashing Come in blinked on the door. I entered. There seated by a big glass desk, with various kinds of small fish swimming in its enclosed walls, was none other than Old Susan Q. Words can't describe how happy we were to meet each other again. Our actions spoke louder than words. We wished each other good luck, after u little chat. Then 1 went off, wondering where my wife had gone. Oh! Yes. Linda had yet to get her man, though she possessed every stamp that was ever printed. We drove over the recently built English Channel Bridge, und continued until we arrived in Paris. There, not too muny changes hud been made in the city. In fact the countries of the Old World, never seemed to want to mnke many changes. They believed they’d do better business with American tourists if they didn't. There were a lot of artists painting scenes that never seemed to become boring. Some how, u miracle happened. Guess what!— os we were going post the Eiffel Tower, my wife wanted to buy a picture of some sort, so I parked the Ztom . We got out and went up the street. There a slight way ahead was a small stand with oil paintings for sale. The owner, un artist, had his buck to us and was painting. I spoke to him, but he didn't seem to hear me. bo I went over and tapped him on the back. He turned around.—“well, blow me down snid I. It was not a man at nil, but good old Annie Forsberg. I never thought I’d see her a-gain. To tell how joyful we were to see each other would take too long. We hod a good causcrie and before we left, she gave my wife one of her master pieces. Ann was married to a French actor and she was just painting for the fun of it. We headed southwest towards Switzerland. The first big city we came to wus Geneva. It wus then called the Meeting Place for Peace . Going through the city, 1 spotted the pine© which I had on my mind. It was a medium-sized modem store. Overhead, hung an old fashioned wooden sign, which rend “Fromage”. In plain English it meant cheese. I entered alone, hoping to find the person I was looking for. Everywhere in the place was cheese, nothing but cheese. There was nobody in sight, as far as 1 could sec. I looked around a bit and suddenly I noticed some thing round moving behind u counter, on which cheese was placed. I edged toward what I thought whs n piece of cheese, but when I got near enough to learn the truth, I laughed out aloud. That piece of cheese wus the hair of the one 1 sought. She wus stooping down polishing the back of the counter. Yep. you guessed it. It was none other than Shirley. no question about it. We surely were glad to see each other. Again. I went through the same routine, as I’d gone through with the rest of the old bunch, whom I’d dropped in on. Before 1 left, Shirley gave me u huge piece of cheese for something to remember her by and un-other smaller one to eat. I don’t like to gossip about this, but old Cheese had yet to meet her prince charming. Next stop — Darkest Africa. Wo zoomed at top speed across France, drove through u tunnel cut in the Pyrenees, went over Spain and through another tunnel under the Rock of Gibraltar. Entering Africa, we continued to roar a-long, until we came to a small town named Lo Belton on the Congo River. 1 knew Just where to find the object of my search. From the name of the town I mentioned, you can easily see that I mean Helen, yep, good old “Dimples'’. Dimples , as she was called by friends was super duper glad to see me, ns she'd seen nor hair nor hide of a white man in an elephant’s age, though Durkest Africa was then no longer dark. She had been with the Africans so long, that I didn't reg onize her nt first when I entered the hospital which she had founded. The old girl loved hospitals so much, that after she graduated from u medical col lege, she came to Africa and started her own. The place became a small town and the hospital was something like the famous Mayo Clinic to the Africans. Here’s something that you huve to admire-— she's married and has seven little tots. We left after a short confab and headed for the southermost part of Africa, Capetown. There we met tfyo one and only—“the knower of all the cities in the world, including the populations” You are so right.—It was good old Gray-Cow-Ski . He was running u ferryato-plane, which went anywhere, any place, any time. I drove the Zotomobile on und in a moment, we were heading, at a thousand M.P.M. (Miles Per Minute) through the tame blue yonder for home-sweet-home —Superior. I talked to Dicky on the way and Sound that he had gone into that business, because he wanted to s« what all the cities he knew about really looked like. He didn't charge for the lift, as he was happy to Continued to page 61 THE 1956 TATTLER 61 The Class Will Continued from page 19 Harry Larson leaves his keen interest in his studies and his love of reading to be distributed among the juniors as needed. Somewili need more than others. His complaints he gives to Larry Doherty, who may dispose of them at will. Helen LeBel wishes so much to be rid of the habit of arguing and hopes Delores Seidel will accept it. Shirley Miller bequeaths her love of a joke to Vivian Hurd and her natural curly hair to Pauline Olson. Charles Riegert would like to have his touchdowns, made throughout the football sea-sons, go to the player who works most wholeheartedly for W.S.D. The coach shall decide. Robert Ruosch leaves his love of reading the sport sheet in the daily paper to Allen Blackmore, and the pleasure he takes in tcasmg the kids to Tom Honer. Joe Siudzinski leaves his slow gait to Marvin Anderson and his skill in numbers with Mr. Neesam to handout where necessary. I, Leon Klein, bequeath to Dean Webb my wrestling ability, to Donald DuBois, my wavy hair ami to George Evans a Remington shot gun. Besides these bequests wc leave our good wishes to all the other pupils at W.S.D. Pinally, we do hereby name and appoint a sole executor of this, our last will and testament. our class advisor. Miss Matteson. In witness whereof we, the class of 1956. have set our hand and seal on this tenth day of May, 1956. Witness: Miss Mary Williams _______________________ Class Prophecy Continued from page 60 add another city to ht« “seen them li«t”. P. S. Girl —- he wan atilt single. I didn't bother to take my little family to Rie-Irin to sc« Chucky and Leon. an we had gone there n week before to get a new supply of that youth water — was netting otd, you know. However, I might add that they’re married, that in — they're married to their youth water business. An for my self. I make regular runs to the moon, in my own private rocket for green cheese Some decades ago. I won the race to the moon, and there fore, being the first one to touch it, or you may say take a bite of it. it belong to me. Class History Continued from page 17 often anked them for money. However she soon learned not to une her winning smile and long brown curl that way. The next year our Shirley came. Her golden ringlet attracted much attention, then as now. When her parent left, she decided to run away but she did not get very far. Miss Glenore found her scaled at the foot of the girls’ slide and brought her back to the dormitory, where Mrs. Storey made her feel at home. Shirley was often tardy at school. The playground was such a pleasant place that it was hard to tear herself away. A year later a third little five-year-old curly head arrived, another brunette. Her name was Janet. Full of mischief, she led her teachers and supervisor a merry chase. One day she noticed that she had long eyelashes. She didn’t want to be different so she hid and cut them off. However, it wasn’t long before they grew hack again. The same fall n dainty little miss nnmed Donna came from Beloit. She like to tell stories of the old days. One of her favorites is a tale of how one of her classmates wrote a note to God complaining about her teacher and threw it out of an upstairs window, hoping that God would punish her teacher for scolding her. The same year Alice Fitch, n little tomboy, was glad to come here and join her three older brother and her sister at the school, she had heard so much about. Like her brothers. Alice is very athletic. She is also a good little actress and dancer. The class will never forget how she speared a goldfish in her teacher’s fish bowl und how she emptied the coffee from another teacher’s thermo bottle and filled It with water. Ross Bible came from Downing in 1941. He was a so quiet good boy. He was quite shocked when a classmate got into mischief, especially when he set the teacher's clock ahead. Time was passing very slowing and the boy was hungry. Wh� n the teacher left the room he set the clock ahead. When she returned and discovered the mischief, she punished the whole class-even poor innocent Ross. The same fall another little fellow entered. He had normal hearing until he was seven. His name was Robert and his home was in Kdgerton. To see him you would not believe that he such nn imp that he. made many teachers’ live miserable. Prepared Huddle o a Skunkie-Backride The old Victory Look Time Out For A Shot THE PLAIN KIDS (Bray Hall Champs) • • Autcuyuifdvi Answer to Rahim picture pa e. First row, 1 to r: Carol Hanson. Richard Graikowski, Ann Forshcrif. I.inda Gibson. Second row: I eon Klein, Donna Hannon, Shirley Miller. Charles Ricjrert- Third row; Ross Bible, Janet Reall. Joseph Siudzinnki, Helen I.eRcl. Fourth row: Alice Fitch. Harry Larson, Robert Ruosrh. FINIS