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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1957 volume:

BADGER ECHOES Presents In This Our Lives 1957 FOREWORD ; i : i : I i I I � I Congratulations upon your Graduation. May I add my best wishes for your continued health, wealth, and happiness. I know that all of you will be a credit to your school, your parents and your friends. May God's blessings be with you always, in your chosen fields of endeavor. W. M. Milligan [2] DEDICA TION We, of the Senior Class of 1957. welcome this opportunity to express gratitude to our Superintendent Mr. William Milligan, by dedicating this, our first issue of Badger Echoes to him. All through our school lives he has been ever mindful of our welfare. Both he and Mrs. Milligan by their wise guidance and loving devotion to those entrusted to their care have endeared themselves to us. Ann, Bill and Mary have grown up with us; and they. too. have contributed much to our happiness. Memories of the many kindness of all the family we cherish and carry away with us, and we wish them Godspeed. The First Scene Entering School Synopsis of Events September 3— School opens 4— Classen begin at 1:00 P. M. 36 new pupils ami 5 new teachers. I). DuBois, J. and B. Roineck are late. 5— Football practice begins and OW! 0 V! the boys are stiff. 7— New furniture arrives for boys' dorms. Table mates chosen. Did you get your friend? 12—Phoenix literary Society meeting to elect new officers. Seniors’ first meeting for election of officers. 16—John Reimonn returns from trip to Europe. 18—T. Horn-r gives birthday potty to senior boys. 20—Ariadna Literary Society meeting to elect new officers. 26—A pig got loose. What u chase it led around the farm! Boys finally caught It. 29—An entertainment program for WAD Education Benefit Fund. October 1— Mr. Best resigns to go to Milwaukee Pius. Mr. Stuuber is the new shop teacher. Many have flu. 2— New desks und mirror arrive for Bray Hull. D. Webb noticed that Miss W.’s belt was inside out. Funny, thought he never looked at teachers! 8— Hurrah! a new bright yellow school bus, a ’56 Dodge arrives. New tables and chair arrive for new boys' dorm . 5— WSD players and Senior giri depart for Minnesota. Pupils yell Good Luck!” 6— O Boy! WSD spoils Minn. Homecoming, 19 - 0. 8«i pupils go to sec Moby Dick. Some go roller skating. 10— Burr!! Better get out your winter things. 11— Our badly needed rain came, first since school opens. D. DuBois leaves for Colorado with B. Evans’ father for elk hunting. 12— Columbus Day—what a change In 464 years! 16—WSD B team defeated by Walworth, 20 to 7. 20— HOMECOMING! 350 deaf visitors and alumni from all o Vsr. WSD lost to Michigan, 19 to 13. Homecoming King and Queen are B. Evans and J. Delap. Eh— Mich, boys leave 1 hr , late beoause of heavy fog. 22—WSD 'B loses to D.H.S., 7 to 0. 24— J. DeLop's birthday party given also for D. Rabinla and P. Olson at Mrs. McClellan's farm. 26— Football players, L. Doherty ami Mr. and Mrs. Larson go to Illinois School for the Deaf. They visited the Capitol of Illinois. 27— Disappointment! WSD loses to III., 28 to 12. 28— On way home, the boys visit Lincoln's home and tomb. 31—Kids go home for teachers’ convention. 22 stay here. November 1— Remaining Kids go for n bus ride around Dela-vun lake to Elkhorn and back. 2— Some see “While the City Sleeps”, and others go to roller rink. 6— Basketbull practice starts. 15—B. Evans, R. Smith, D. Webb, L. Frazier and k Stcinackcr go hunting d«r in Northern Wis. No bags, however. 20—Pupils go home for Thanksgiving Vacation. 22—lake Cornua freezes ov early this year. 25— First snow falls. 20— Pupils back from vacation, a couple pounds heavier. Three pupil stay here during vacation. December 6—A good rain, but Mr. Weatherman says this is win tor. 6— More rain. Visitors from Lawrence College. Appleton, Wisconsin. 7— Burr! The weather is very cold! 8— Snow! Two inches. 9—A beautiful Sunday! Movie about Columbus in the cha|M l. 12—More snow. Four inches at 5 o’clock, 6 inches by 8:80 and stop at 9:00 A. M. with 6 inches of snow. 15 A 16—Youngsters visit Tinytown, a miniature village near Mulcwonago. 17—Senior boys attack D. DuBois at 10:45 P. M. They give him a spanking. It is his birthday. 20—A beautiful morning outdoors. The tree are covered with ice. Christmas banquet and homegoing. Good bye and Merry Christmas. [5] January 1—Happy New Year. Any new resolutions? 8 10—Many go ice skating. 11— L. Doherty skates for the first time in his life. Anyway he’s learning and there are no broken bones. 13—Senior moating with Mr. Horgen. 15— Seniors call meeting concerning the yearbook. 16— Rev. taismau speaks in Hannan Hall and will speak on the first Wednesday of every' month from now on inxtead of the first Sunday. 26—End of reviews—Exams U just around the comer, did you study hard???? 28—EXAMS! ! Did you make them? ? ? ? February 6— New tablemates choaen—did you chocwe your sweetheart? 7— Many pupils wntch the story of Helen Keller on Television. 12— A big scare! A boy turns on the fine alarm in Bray Hall, but no fire. False alarm. 13— Rev. Leismnn speaks about St. Valentine, Lincoln and Washington in Hannan Hall. 14— Valentine Day! Girls get valentine candy from their sweethearts. 15— Pupils go to Shrine Circus at Madison. 17— Eight WSD pupils win prizes in the skating carnival held in Deluvan. L. Frazier, L. Ladd, I. Sandvick, M. Eldred, S. Reed, J. Gail. S. Mengel and W. Riege. 28—GAA basketball game at Hannan Hall. J. De-Lap’s team wins over M. Radennn’s team. March 1— Wow! About 70 pupils go home. 2— Some go to Rockford to see C. A. A. D. basketball tourney. Milwaukee wins first place. 7—Some seniors start to sell Rntiyer Echo ticket . 9—The Annual WSD basketball tournament. Milwaukee Silents get first place for eight straight years WSD trnils in second place. 12— Voting Day for prom royalty. L. Bongey is our King and Queen is D. Rabiola. 13— Bw. taisman speaks. 14— Seniors meet with Employment Service. 17—St. Patrick Day. Pupils w'enr green. A Cross Country Run its staged by I). DuBoU’ loam and L. Doherty's teum. (P.S. D. DuBois won.) 21— Joint Literary Society Meeting. Mr. (.arson gives “Rniipaccini’s Daughter” which held everybody spellbound till the end. 22— Older boys help with Civil Defense in carrying equipment. 24—Boys go on 10 mile hike. 28—Boxing results—B. Evans, a black shiner. L Steinackor shares the honor of having one, too. 30—Many go to roller skating rink. April 1— -April Fool Day! How many times wvsro you fooled? 2— L. Doherty has two cysts removed. 3— Snow falls nt night. 7—Many see ''Battle Hymn at local theater. •11—Five Seniors and Mr. Corduno go up to Columbus for the cuts for Badger Echoes. 12—Pupils go home for Easter Vacation. HAPPY EASTER 22—Gloom! School begins—Who it late? May 3-5—Senior boys camp out at Lfekc Geneva at Big Foot State Park. 10-12—Boy Scouts camp at Camp Borg. Lake Genova. 17— Springtime in Paris. the most original prom ever held. The seniors and their partners eat out at the Arizona Inn. 10—Two ans baptized and nineteen ore confirmed at Delavnn Lutheran Church. 30—Decoration Day. June 2— Lutherans have picnic at Springs Park. L. Doherty J. Rasmus and D. Seidel wins prizes at a spelldown cm Bible Quiz. 3- 7—Exams!!!!! The finals till next year. Good tack. 3—L. Doherty was injured when a cart ran over him and pinned him to the ground. Anyway he lived to do his exams. y—Graduation Day. 9-10—Homegoing. Home, Sweet Home. [6] Administration State Administration WILLIAM M. MILLIGAN SVf MNTKNDKNT GEORGE E. WATSON State Superintendent op Public Instruction SAMUEL D. MILESKY State Supervisor, Bureau for Handicapped Children, Depart-ment op Public Instruction JOHN W. MELCHER Director. Bureau for Handicapped Children, Department of Public Instruction VERNON THOMSON Governor [8] The Administrative Staff I ft to right. First row: Mr. White. Mr. Wescott, Mrs. Cavanaugh, Mrs. Root, Mrs. Metzger, Supt. Milligan, Miss Rodeniufl, Mrs. Kline, Mrs. Goff, Mrs. Graff, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Klein. Mrs. Redenius; Second row: Mr. Frazier, Mr. Wate rat root, Mr. Baran, Mrs. Beswick, Mrs. Votaw, Mrs. Rosencrana, Miss Helminiak, Miss Erickson, Mrs. Pierson, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Derka; Third row: Mrs. Fanbender, Mrs. Hoelzel, Mrs. Hooper. Miss Gerke, Mr . Cong don, Mrs. Waterstreet, Mrs. Richter, Mr. Severson, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Collard. Thank you, members of the Administrative Staff, who have in various ways contributed much to our comfort and enjoyment, in our sojourn here. As we take flight, we realize more fully how important each of your tasks is. May each one of us, too. fill his and her niche as well. [9] Our Directors Loft Co right. First row: Mr. Uraon. Mm. Union. Mr. Cord no, Mrs. Williams, Superintendent Mil-UKnn. Mr. Hoick, Mr. Cameron. Mrs. Kastner, Mr. Neesam; Second row: Mia. Stows rt, Mm. Croaby, Mm. Cant. Mm. Sate. Mrs. Blodgett, Mr . Bobolt. Mrs. Curry. Mr. SUuber. Mm. Taylor; Thin! row: Mr. Marks. Mim Williams, Mr . Thomas. Mrs. Jamieson, Mrs. Kelsey. Mim Hobart, Mr. Cant. Mr. Wilber. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you. our directors in the many Acts of our school drama, the length of which has l cen over ten years for most of us. Your patience, good influence and training will long he remembered, and we trust will be reflected by us in our future walks of life. May you go on with your good work. LEON FRANCIS BONGEY Jr. Milwaukee Han't try to convince him; he ha hi own ideas. LARRY KENT DOHERTY Frederick Success may he a tong way off; hut he's got long legs. JANET SUSAN DELAP Dclavan A wkix in readin’, 'ritin’, and O, let's lean out the ‘rith-metic. GEORGE WILLIAM EVANS M iddleton . o more study when hunting season is here; Ah! wasn't he lucky to get such a dear! [12] ■� STANLEY C. HEIGESON Valder Hr make as many friend aa his doe baskets” DEANNA MAY FABIOLA Janesville “Her heart in like the meon; always the game man in it.’ DELORES RAE SEIDEL LaCrosse A girl with a flare for art. EAN DONAVAN WEBB Menomonic f{ kin he went: he did in-iced, t instead of a fish, he caught MARVIN GENE ANDERSON Arjryle ”Hf nays that tunny other great men have red hair, too.” THOMAS OTTO HONER Richland Center “Why worry f Why hurry? Didn't the tortoise get there first?” DONALD FRED DUBOIS New Richmond .l swell i tl unth a ready smile. VIVIAN MAXINE HURD Clinton •7 know, but I just can’t think of it.” ALLEN EUGENE BLACKMORE Beloit tf it’s fun. I’ll do it.” [14] BERNICE JULIA LAFRATTA Waukesha ‘Serenely pleasant. never complaining; Sow don't you change in the yearn remaining PAULINE FLORENCE OLSON Janesville Mild manner and a gentle heart. 1 5? Vi i BETTY MAY LUEDKE Racine She'a not to quiet at al e terms. Hark! ju l hear that giggle. JEROME THOMAS NOBLE Milwaukee A word from nur whiz on the da tier floor, fiance and i’ll doner with you, study and you’ll study alone'. ROSS OWEN SMITH Chippewa Fall ‘The name is common, hut not the guy when it come to football. [16] Echoes Staff Class Officers Editors Stanley Helgeson Art Larry Doherty Janet DeLap Deanna Rabioia President Photography . The Studio of Helgesen Vice President . . George Evans Assistants Betty Luebke Secretary Bernice l-a Fratta Jerome Noble Thomas Honer Treasurer Subscriptions . . . . Dean Webb .... Pauline Olson Allen Blackmore Class Motto .... . Hands that work, minds that think Ross Smith and hearts that George Evans love. Printing Business Printing . . Marvin Anderson Class Colors . . . . Donald DuBois Faculty Advisors Class Flower . . . Mr. Gant Mrs. Larson Mr. Neesam Class Advisor .. Miss Williams Coordinator .... [16] ■ .iff- ibhp • .V'-'M' 1 _________________———— Our Auditorium Commencement Exercises School Auditorium June 9, 1957 2:00 o’ clock Prelude Music............Mrs. Carl Bliss Presentation of Colors.......Boy Scouts Processional.............Mrs. Carl Bliss Invocation............Rev. Joseph Steen Solo: Lord’s Prayer...................... Sung by Mrs. Joseph Zoeller Signed by Janet Delap Address of Welcome .... Deanna Rabiola Class President Solo: Thank God fora Garden.............. Sung by Mrs. Joseph Zoeller Signed by Leon Bongey Commencement Address .................... Mr. Charles Wileman Superintendent. Delavan Schools Presentation of American Legion and Auxiliary Awards Presentation of Senior Awards............ Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates Mr. W. M. Milligan Superintendent Benediction .......... Rev. Joseph Steen Recessional..............Mrs. Carl Bliss [17] Baccalaureate Service School Auditorium June 9, 1957 9:30 o’clock Processional...............Mrs. Carl Bliss Invocation Doxology...........led by Donald Du Bois Sermon.............Rev. Bernard Kassilke Benediction Address of Welcome Mr. Mdcher, Superintendent MiUigan. toucher, classmates, pn routs und friends: We, the class of 1957, wish to welcome you to the 8 th commencement exorcise at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf. This is a hlippy and memorable hour for us, who nix in the graduating class. It is hard to believe that this is our Inst day at school and that tomorrow we shall start a now life. We hope we shall be able to measure up to the new responsibilities that will fnco us. We will never forget what the school hua done for us and we all appreciate it and will retain pleasant memories of the happy times w« had here. This school has given us the opportunity of securing a good education to make us bettor citizens of our wonderful country. We are very grateful to all who have helped us Our class motto, “Hands that work, minds that think and hearts that love tolls what we believe should bo the aim of everyone and wo shall endeavor to live up to it. In behalf of my class, let me say again that you are most welcome here this aftrmoon. Deanna Rubiola, president Class History by Dean Webb Being the first one to enroll at WSD, the task of writing out our class history nntu rally falls upon me, and I delight in this as I’d like to tell you many of my classmates, reactions to school when they came here. A very skinny and hlnnde boy came here in the fall of 1941, (that’s me). Friends brought my mother and me here ns that friend had n deaf son who attends this school. My reactions were non-commitn! as I did not yet realize what school meant. I was a alow learner but thanks to WSD, I improved inter. In 1941, Man-in Anderson enrolled. He came from Waldwick, and was so lorvwome that he cried hia eyes out and later developed a habit of playing with a toy car all by himself and did not associate much. I'm glad to say he outgrew that habit and associates well now. Two girja came that year, they were Vivian Hurd and Bernice La Fratto. Vivian made other girls here very envious of her long curls but Bernice was not liked very much as she stuck out her tongue whenever she had the chance. But she- soon learned not to do that. Three more joined our class the fall of 1942. Jerry Noble, like most of us, was scared when he came here. He told himself that he would newr, never be bad again so that his parents would not bring him to this jail. He thought that WSD was a jail, imagine that !! Jerry had colds and had to remain at the hospital and while there he met Don Du Bois. Don Du Bois was a newcomer that year, too. He hailed from New Richmond. Upon his arrival, he promptly hid in the bam we have on our campus and when his parents were going to depart, Don ran to the car and locked all the doors. His parents were shocked hut a supervisor got Don out by bribery of a candy bar. then Don got used to WSD ami liked to play. Allen Black more nl o came In 1942, a very chubby cute bid. He felt a small among tin large building that he cried when his parents departed for Beloit. One advantage of being young, a child soon forgrt and presently Allen found a lot to do on the playground. More wore even added to our fast growing class ns in the full of 1913, Ixxm Bongey, Stanley Hclcgson and Deanna Rabiola wore the newcomers. Leon took the puzzlement in his stride as he already wtos an expert signer l� ecauH of hiB two «kaf waters, and father. Stan was less fortunate, however, ns he was shy. He wept when his parents left but soon wag inquisitive about the sign language. Supervisors fell under Deanna’s spell as she was a model child nnd always tried to bo good all the time. She hud long braids at that time, Then in 1943 a tired mother dragged a towhead tomboy into the campus, nnd when a crowd of curious girl� gathered, she surprised them by signing, where’s Betty”, who was her cousin in this school that time. The mother was also deaf. She enjoyed WSD tmmcndounly as she thought it was n piny ground hut when it was time to go to bed, she raised Cain until allowed to have a bed next to Betty’s. That girl was Janet Delap. Following Thanksgiving vacation in 1947, a hard-of-hearing boy whose name was Lorry Doherty enrolled. His aunt came with him all the way from Iowa. He attended a public school there nnd he considered coming here an exciting experience. The first word in the sign language he learned was “Iowa”. In the following years, he has endeared himself to many who know him by his kindmsw nnd willingness. Delores Seidel came here from La Crosse with her parents in 1948. She used to attend a ‘lay school there and knew Ann Forsberg so when Delores saw Ann, she was not too scared nt WSD. That same year, Betty Lucbke enrolled here. Her father ami she came from up north, Weyauwega, Wls. Her first impression of WSD was that she thought it was a hospital and of course she was scared. But soon she was engaged in playing with other . Two enme in 1950 and joined the doss. Bill Kvans came from Middleton. Ho was a friendly lad and associated well almost from the start. He even showed an ability to play football that time and now is one of our strong workhorses in football. Ho also was a ladies’ man from the start and all through the years he continually had a girl n his arm. Tom Honor wag the other. His hometown was at Richland Center and he uacd to attend Day School nt Milwaukee and picked up the sign language there so when he came here, he got by pretty well despite his shyness. The fall of 1952 was the year when Ross Smith, a handsome sturdy hoy, came with his sister from Chippewa Falls. He, like many of u? used to attend a day school before coming here. He showed much interest in sports and contributed much to WSD’s records. Our “Johnny-come-lately” was Pauline Olson, n quiet typo, who enrolled late in December of 1953. For business reasons her family moved to Janesvile from lows. Wo learned later that Pauline is not quiet ALWAYS. Now, in ull we total 18. in our graduation year. Through tho rnnny yearn, we all have shared memories of various chilaish exploit , the horrors of being caught and punished but we all shared tender memories, too. The memories of May Basket Day. Memorial Day and thousand other times which we rtiured and which will come back in mind as we go on in life. A phase of our lives had bean lived out here at WSD and this is not the ending, only the beginning. Class Will by Janet DeLap We, the olass of 1957, of tho Wisconsin School for the Deaf, in the city of Ddavan, in tho County of Walworth, being sound of body as always, and in doubt as to our soundness of mind, do hereby make, establish, and announce this aa our FIRST will and testament of our lifetime but tho last for the school's lifetime. First, our everlasting gratitude and thanks to Superintksident Milligan and his wife for their putience. discipline, and help in making us what we are now, from the troublesome, headstrong children who enrolled long ago. It is with regrets that many of us will see you Ittnve WSD but we have, will us, many found memories of our school days with you. To the atu f ami houMr.jtarcnta, our humble thanks and final understanding for your constant lectures and spanking. We would bo worse if it had not been lor you. It is because of us that you had ulcers, wept for lost causes, began to become bald from constant hair-tearing demonstrations, but wr do seriously hope and wish to exeel your high standards in life. Well done, kind guides and friends. Teacher . tho objects of our grumbling, outbursts and mean tricks, we never realized now important a part you have played in our lives. We are sure that your lctwons and lectures will come back in time to h 9p us. So we arc remembering you in our will. To the preparatory teach rs, once ours, we wish to will you a fifteen year supply of candy to bribe the children with. Once kids, we all love bribes! To the intermediate teacher , our sorrowful understanding of problems in pupils' puppy-love. So we feel you can make uaa of our present, a supply of aspirin. To the high school teacher, individually, because they have been with us in the last few years almost constantly. To Muu William , a huge bottle of red ink os you nearly hav© none left after correcting our language. Mrs. Croabu—a bottle of “Happiness Pills , wc have caused her to be vory miserable. Mr. Gant—a book on How to Tell Jokes”. We love your techinque of teaching but we think the other classes should work more. Mr. Necaam— an adding machine to ease his homework. Mr. Wilber—a box of erasers with chains attachment for the typing room. It was often that we found our pockets cluttered with erase rs from the room. Mrs. Gant—an automatic blackboard washer and dryer. We sure found a lot to do during the five minutes devoted to cleaning the blackboard. Now, from each of us, we wish to bequeath to the remaining WSD boy ami girl with some of our abilities to hrtp them out nnrt some unfortunate will receive some of our Habits that we’d like to gel rid of. Please accept our gifts with the spirit of friendliness in which they are given. To the Class of 59, we sincerely hope that all of you will work and graduate from here with honors and make WSD proud of you. DEANNA RABIOLA wills her love and understanding of music to SANDRA REED, she hop© to see Sandra a “real cool jitterbug in the near future. DELORES SEIDEL gives SOME of her artistic flair to BEVERLY BREESE in hop© that she could be able to help out with future prom decorations. GEORGE EVANS comes to the conclusion that be wishes to dedicate his skill in hunting to a begin-m-r, KYAH SYGAARD. I.EON BONGEY is determined thnt he will sacrifice his manners nnd courtesy to BILL RED NICK. Make good use of them, Bill. LARRY DOHERTY wills his picture taking hobby and his camera to JUDITH RASMUS nnd his willingness to work to LE ROY ELMER. STANLEY HELGESON wills his extreme height (in hope he may shorten his) to THOMAS BLANCO. Atta boy, you can mow ’am down now at basketball. DEAN WEBB wills his knowledge in love nnd romance and assortment of love books (nnd not his girls.) to LEE FRAXIEli who he feels needs it. VIVIAN HURD gladly wills her memory to a methodical girls, CHARLENE SJOQUIST. BERNICE LA FRATTA gives her slimness to KAREN KALZY to ease her diet. PAULINE OLSON wills her quietness to a very lively girl. INEZ SANDVICK. BETTY LVEBKE wills her ability to keep things in order to MELINDA ELDRED in hope she will make the best use of it. ROSS SMITH very kindly give his football ability to a beginner already showing promise, EDDIE SZENJA. ALLEN BLACK MORE gives, with no remorse, his habit at talking to SUE HANNA. JERRY NOBLE, in a thunderous tone, wills his booming voice to a quiet type, JIM REINECK. Jerry likes to keep Bray Hall very lively and noisy, remember Jim? TOM HONER buries his hatchet and wills his favorite study of sport to ARTHUR NADLER. MARVIN ANDERSON present his job to SHARON SMITH, an avid listener. . .IXJNALD DU BOIS wills his wonderful cheerful personality to HOWARD CHALLONER. Lucky Boy! And I, JANET DELAP, after much consideration. have come to a conclusion that 1 will give my love of reading hooks to KAREN BANOV EX in hope she will make use of it. This will, being read and approved by nil of us, is declared to be effective no later than June 10 and upon this day, this will shall be afflxid and scaled. Witness: MISS MARY WILLIAMS [19] Class Prophecy by Larry Doherty After nineteen years as a photographer at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf. 1 decided to take a cross-country tour to visit my classmutes. I was married and had two lovely daughters. School w as out for the summer so I started making plans. Janet, my sister, was coming along with me. She isn't really my sister, but during our school days we called each other brother and sister. The habit just stuck with us. Wt)|( Janet was a teacher here for fourteen yuan and had twelve sets of twins and the author of popular selling book- Cheaper By Two Dozen . Now Janet doesn’t have twelve sets of twins all her own. Half of them were adopted. Janet and I both started the following week. My •Idost daughter and Janet’s oldest sets of twins were coming along. The others all were sent to a summer camp. All of us, who were going, piled into my new 7«� Dodge station wagon and head-on! for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As all women have been down through the ages. Jnnet wanted to stop off at a filling station to clean up before we visited the Bongey—Helgeson Baseball School. Both boys wore also pro busebaH players for the Bravos. Leon was married to a girl from Illinois and hud a son in with the B'aves. Stan was not so lucky. He had two daughters and was niarried to a girl from Oklahoma. We all went over to Stan’s ranch-stylo house and stayed there overnight. The next day was the final day of the World Series. Milwaukee was playing Japan, (at the lust word, world , fits in the World Scries) at any rutc, Milwaukee won for the thirteenth straight time. That night we stayed at l.con’8. The World Series nrc now played in the summer. The following day we were on our way. Wo crossed lake Michigan by a great bridge. On our way to Detroit, Mich., it was raining cats and dogs. But, with the wonders of glass, all highways and main cities were gloss-domed. At Detroit we looked up Ross, who was one of the world’s most famous pro-football players of all time. He was married to a Michigan girl and three sons who played football. We spent the extra day at Detroit and stayed overnight at Ross’ place. Since Ross was off from foot-1 all he cornu oolng with us. That dfcy we were well on our way. Ross and his ddest boy went with us. I was wotting quite a load, but my soft - heart was like butter. Late that afternoon we were in New York City. I turned the car over to Ross ns he was often in N. Y. C. In New York City wo looked up Deanna, a married teacher, who modeled Italian clothes for Life. Her husband was an interpreter on the Ed Sullivan Show and her son and daughter were at Summer Camp. There was a full house that night. We all stayed at Deanna’s and two days afterwards we started for Miami., Fla. At Miami, Fla.. Delores, world famous artist, was very glad to sec Ross. Ross decided to stay then return to Detroit, so we stayed for a day, and then after a day’s visit we started on our way. With carefull timing we got in Dallas, Texas July 3rd. It was now 1970, two hundred years after the Declaration of Independence and a great celebration was going on. So we quickly looked up Allen. Allen spent the next several days there. And to our sur- prised we found Bill who flew in from Denver, Colorado. So Bill then returned to his home with us. July 4th was a big day! Allen was a DeSoto auto dealer and had four kids. Bill was a bachelor and a game warden in Colorado. We all stayed in Dallas for a few more days and then were on our way to Phoenix, Arizona, with a new passenger. Bill. The following day wte were at Phoenix and looked up the Noble School of Dancing. Jerry was very glad to see us and showed us how to dunce some fancy steps. Jerry was married to a Mexican girl. After a night's stay, wc started for Los Angeles, California. We have traveled nearly clear around the country and hadn't stayed at any motel so we decided after our visit in lx� Angeles that We would stay at n motel. It wtas noon when we were nt IAngeles and had dinner with Pauline. With a television - phone in my car. it was a movie producer for the 20th Century Fox. Pauline took up some art us a hobby and whs a housewife with two boys. That afternoon we visited Disneyland. Half way to San Francisco I got a motel for the night to please everyone. It was now late in July and our tour was half over. Time was running short. The next morning we paid a short visit to Betty. She was n housewife also with four children. Betty wanted us to stay, but we couldn’t. Wc drove right an through Oregon to Seattle. Washington, to see Marvin and his famous fish Hatchery, also. He was a famous fisherman and was married. At lost some woman accepted the job of cleaning his fish. That's how his famous hatchery came about. After having dinner nt Seattle we started eastward to Denver, Colorado, Bill’s home. He showed us around his place in the woods. He � tut a great sportsman also. The next morning, the second week in August, wc hooded for St. Paul, Minn., to look up Bernice, u famous artist, and Vivian, a fast typist in a large firm. Bernice was over at Vivian's place so we stayed there the entire afternoon. The next morning we went into northern Wisconsin, Uvc? most welcome sight of all our tour. Wc then headed for the largest dairy farm in the world run by Don. We spend the entire day there also and enjoyed it very much. Well, here at last, we were in Wisconsin after two months’ traveling and still had more to sox and visit. Driving on to Madison the following day we stop pod at a large printing shop run by Dean. Wc stayed there till late in the afternoon, ami then went to got a motel. It was a hard choice as there were so many beautiful motels in Madison. The next day we visited the Wisconsin Dells and ran into Tom. Tom was not, as wo all thought, a minister, but became n farmer and raised all sorts of fruit and vegetables. After our little, tour of the Wisconsin Dells, we went out to his place. He had a lovely wife who graduated from the school in later years and had four lovely kids. At last! Delavan! The most wonderful littlo town in the whole U. S. A. From n small of 4,000 when we graduated in ’67 to 100,000 now. We tumid toward WSD, which was now in the heart of iKdavan. The next day Janet and I started to settle k� wn for a couple of weeks. Then of all questions, Janet asked, Brother dear, where wBJ we go in ’81? [20] Sophomore Class I ft to right, First row: Inez Sandvick, Sue Hanna, I tVonne ChriNtophorxon. Charlene SJonuint; Second row: Billy Reineck, Mary Ann Rudenna, Betty Byrne, Diana Simon, Sherman I.add. Freshman Class Left to right, Kirat Row: Larry Stcinacker, Kynh Nygnard. LeRoy Elmer. Harlean Smith; Second Row: Ed ward Szejnu, Ted Myhre, 1-ee Frazier, Jim Reineck, Howard Chalioner. [22] Eighth Grade Class I-oft to right, First Row: Judith Rasmus, BarbaraCiszczon, Lulu Pock, Rita Wisniewski, Delores Mueller, Beverly Breaco; Second Row: Karen Morse, Sharon Smith, Ellen lfousmnn. JoAnn Wilcox, Tom Blanco, Theda Immoga, Arthur Nadler; Third Row: Roy Marantic, Kay Nelson, John Rcimann, Gilbert Myhro, Edward Crusher, Marvin Huebner. Seventh Grade Class Left to right. First Row: Carol Brewster, Karen Huebner, Patricia Jakl, Melinda Eldred, Maureen Ba-blitrh; Second Row: IJoyd I.add. John Rabiola, Sandra. Reed, Paul Spevocek; Third Row: Joan Andrea, Karen Kaley, Martin Huebner, Steven Boettcher, Harry Jascor. nny yil ; yle iimka. Schcicho, Robert Sharon Andrtioii. ,, . r. Ul,ai?. fr,,cr Ferry; Fouilb row: Sandro Mm«rl. Jo .u Call, k...e Ann Sehailrl. Carol llla kh� . .. P0 ® KhoiS Fifth row: DHty Duncan. Karen llanuvre, R..w |ury Muck. Denim Koo. Ca«l Tbrott. Ko.al.r I irrainrbb I.Drn artinbrc. Sulk row: William Perry. Tom Preeaioo . Janet M.rharU, Hubert Suhr. Demur Day. At� «d l.uni!«ren.David Klaua. Karl Nyiaord, I nly Coo� wr. lanrt Permit. Rarlura Ewrr. Robert Watciak; .Small row llrtare ilrhrrtia, h dm 11 ml airratrcrt. iVlore. Menget. Joan .Smith. Clone................| !• brent, hdtnimd arrrMrcrt, Del ore Mengei. Joan Smith, Clorio Kviltia: Eight row: Did Thomar. John Heater. Drnnit (laik. Donald Zeu.unan, Toni Porter. Cary F alkie ‘e . Dale Ro � . Kufrnc Dymimkt. Kdwin Watrhow, Tom ArbogaAh, Royer Intermediate Classes Primary Classes Wit right, Plrat row: Allen Collim. Charier Cooper, Vaughan Hallada. Saril Ford. Jran Harvey. KennetS Foote Denn‘« f.ow An } Fatty l.aree. Danny Hoffman, Mary Ann llarion, Iso Grave, David Ric«le. L� « U Suhr, Cealie uhr Thud row: Allen HrimML Jark P.ldred, Jrtnettr Rcinrck. Dirk Girt . Cary Suhr, Wallace Rote. Anil Jar. Fourth row: Torn Murdock. Charier Kluiman. Eileen t',reman, Sharon l.anratirr, Jane Dyre. Richard Connell, David Klein [24] Vocational Printing Uft to rijfht: Marvin Anderson. Dean Webb, Don DuBoio, Rosa Smith, Allan Blnckmoi . Stanley ltd Kttton, Leon Bouieey. Bill Evans. Typing First Row, seated: Rosa Smith; Second row: Betty Luebke, Larry Doherty; Third row: Deanna RabJoIn, Bernice I.u Frntta. Janet Dr Iaip; Standing: Mr. Wilber, Ix � n Bongey , Stanley Hrlgeiton. Jerry Noble Vivian Hurd. [26] to right: Lorry Doherty, Itninnii Kahioln. Pe in: Mra.Ijir.son. Janet Pe Lap. Homemaking I .eft to right: Sue Hanna, Mary Ann Ilaiionnu, Diana Simon, Betty Byrne. LaVonne Chriatopheraon, Hurlean Smith, Kyah Nygaarti, Charlene Sjo |ui t. [27] Grooming Ixift to right: Betty Luchko, Iktrniw Iji Frattu. Paulino Olson, Deanna Rabiola, Vivian Hurt!, Delores Seidel. Wood working I cft to right: Gary Falkiouicx, Eugene Dyminski,Billy Perry, Dennis Glark, Jolm Hanr, Edward Crusher, Tom Arbogo h, Zoasman- Bruce Behren.Amd I.undgrcn. Loft to right: Gloria Kulua, Rosalie Piers toff, Clara Blaahku, Janet Bcrodt, Mia Hrlminiak, .Sandra Mcngel, Delores Mongol. I i ! Crafts Left to right. Sitting: Jerry Roby. Lyle II ink , Ronald A meson, Michael Schwobke; Standing: Dennis Rom, Mr. Donald Marks. I I I « I I [29] Ironing I-eft to right: Bill Reinock, Sue Hanna, Deanna Rnbiola, Betty Byrne, Charlene Sjoquist at wheel, Mr. Don Marks, Instructor, Diana Simon, La Vonno C hristopherson, Inez Sandvick, Mary Ann Badenna, Sherman Ladd. I eft to right: Mrs. Hoelzol, Rita Wisniewski. Jo Ann Wilcox, Lulu Peck, Dolores Mueller Driver Training [30] _A_ Athletics G. A. A. to rich!. first row: Karon Crandall. Barbara Cissexon. Charlene Sjoqaist, La Von no Christophrr-•on. Judith Rasmus, Janet I)e Up. Deanna RabloU.IVlorc Scidri, Harloan Smith, Patricia Jakl. Mr Blodgott; Second row: Beverly Breese, Mary Ann Badenna, Diana Simon. Gloria Kulus. Delores Men-kH. Betty Byrne, Jnn And'ea- $aiulrn Rood. Kyah Nygoard, Kay Nelson, Sue Honda; Third row: Tatty Peterson. Gail Thorn. Karon Banovrx, Karon Morec. Sharon Smith. Vivian Hurd. Jo Ann - Smith. Theda Immqsi. Mauntu Babhtch. Ine Snndviek.Betty I.uehke; Fourth row: Janet Brondt, Karon Kaley. Carol Brewster, Carol Bujoovskl, Lulu Peek Marilyn Rcuknuf, Rosalie Pioratorff, Karon Hueb-nor, Betty Duncan. Jo Anne Gall. Janet DcUp, President of G. A. A., 1956. Was member of G. A. A., 1952-57. Received her W and “G. A. A. pin in 1965. Captain of Basketball, Volleyball and Tennis in lor.n. Dnumin Rabiola, Via President of G. A. A.. 1955. Received her “W” and “O. A. A. pin and Captain’s star in 1955. Member of G. A. A., 1952-57. Captain of Rnskctbull, Softttnll, Badminton, and Tennis, 1955. Delore Seidel, TreaHuror of G. A. A., 1954-56. Received her W and ‘G. A. A- pin in 1955. Misnlior of Basketball, Volleyball, Softball and Badminton. Captain of Tennis tdam, 1956. G. A. A.. 1952-57. Vivian Hurd, G. A. A., 1952-57. Volleyball. Basketball. Tennis. Scoter for Basket ball. Volleyball and softball. W” and G. A. A. pin, 1957. Pauline Olson, G. A. A., 1952-57. “G. A. A. pin and “W , 1957 Softball,, Badminton, Volleyball and Basketball. Betty Lucbke, G. A. A., 1952-57. W and ”G. A. A.” pin, 1955. Volleyball, Softball, Tumbling and Basketbnll. 1 [32] Football I ft to right, First row: Gilbert Myhre Msrvia Huebner. Stanley Helgeson, Billy Evan , I-eon Bongey, Larry Steinackcr, Sherman laidd. Second row: Billy Keinock. Eugene Dyminski, Ted Myhre, Edward Szejnn. l cc Fraxicr, Howard Challoncr. Third row: John Rabiola, Tom Blanco, Gary Falkiewicz. Paul Spevaock. Martin Huebner, Steven Boettcher, Roy Marcielle. Twenty-six candidate including 12 lettermen reported to Head Coach Waldo Cordano at the opening of the pigskin season. Mr. Donald Marks and Mr. Robert Wescott were assistant coaches. All of the coaches have done a great job on training the WSD squad. Tho record of the football season of 1956 was two victories against five losses. The first football game of the season was against Burlington St. Mary and WSD lost the first game, 12-0, because the linemen wore inexperienced as Burlington made two touchdowns in the first half, but in the second half WSD improved and both teams played nip and tuck. The second game was the most exciting game of the football season against Clinton High School and WSD edged thorn by one point, 13 12. With a few seconds Icit a Clinton end scored a touchdown to make 13-12, but the extra point was blocked by WSD linebacker, Sherman Ludd. He was promptly acclaimed as a hero. Billy Evans, halfback, made all points for WSD. Kenosha St. Mury was strong in line and had good backs so that they downed WSD, 20-7. Billy Evans made seven points for WSD again. The WSD Hilltoppers took a 300 mile trek to the Minnesota School for tho I caf at Faribault. WSD whipped MSD, 19-0. Billy Evans, the work horse. scored all the points again. Fumble recoveries helped Beloit Catholic High School roll up an early lead to securo a victory over WSD, 24-20. Beloit led 24-0 at the end of the third quarter, but WSD found out their weakness on passing defense. Stan Helgcson, end. scored his first touchdown of the season. Next Billy Evans scored two touchdown and extra points to give a close score 24-20. WSD had a good chance to rally, but the time halted them. There 'as a big Homocoming game between WSD and the Michigan School for the Deaf, Flint. MSD upset WSD, 19-13. Again Bill Evans scored twelve point and Gilbert Myhre got the extra point . In the last game of the season against Illinois School for tho Deaf at Jacksonville, the powerful ISD Tigers whipped WSD, 26 to 12. Billy Evans mad a touchdown nnd Leon Bongey, quarterback, scored his first touchdown of the season. Tht Silent Worker nnd The Fmt selected two WSD gridders for All-Americans. Thoy are Billy Evung on tho second team as a left halfback and Stan Helgcson on the third team and on the honorable mention roll respectively as a right end. This coming football season WSD will lose four regulars, Billy Evans, Stan Helgeson. Leon Bongey and Gilbert Myhre. — H Varsity Kneeling. 1a ft to right: Lloyd Ladd. Sherman I.add; Standing, Left to right: Marvin Huobnnr, lx� n Bongey. Stanle Hclgeson. I ee Frazier and Jim Reincck. I ! I The 19S6-57 basketball season started early in | November with four lettormen back. WSD lost thre | good players Inst year. Mr. Cordano had been hand! | capped with material because of the few boys available. The record of the season was fair. It was eight wins and fourteen lofutes. They faced many strong teams, and lost mostly by a few points. The team defeated the alumni at the WSD tournament. and captured the d'cond place by losing to the stronger Milwaukee Silent Club, the runner up of the A.A.A.H. Center Stan Hclgeson was awarded an All Star trophy and Loon Bongcy and Rosa Smith were honored for honomhle mentions. Those who will graduate from the 1956-57 team, are I .con Bongey, 6’ 2 and Stanley Hclgeson. 6’6”. Jim Roincck, Sherman Ladd and lx Frazier have been showing promise to take up the big role next year. WE Season’s Record THEY 70 Waterford H. S. 46 48 Clinton H.S. 47 49 St. John's Military Academy 54 63 Beloit Catholic H.S. 66 67 Kenosha St. Mary's 90 53 HI. School for the l� oaf 68 70 Deinvan H. S. 72 57 Milwaukee St. Benedict 69 61 Burlington St, Mary S3 53 Northwestern Military and Naval Academy 66 59 Beloit Catholic H. S. 93 47 St. John’s Military Academy 50 51 Kenosha, St Mary 75 71 Northwestern Military and Naval Academy 79 68 Williams Hay II. S. 29 51 Muscoda H. S. 46 76 Muscoda 11. S. 74 54 Burlington St. Mary’s 57 70 Helavan H. S. 72 78 Milwaukee St. Benedict 60 83 Alumni 52 44 Milwaukee Silent Club 75 [34] Junior Varsity Left to riffht, First Row: Edward Sxejna, Lloyd Ladd, Martin Huebncr, Howard Challoncr, Tom Blanco, John Rahinlu'; Second Row: Mr. Cordano, Tom Frcontonc, Roy Murceillr, Gary KalkJewiez, IxRoy Elmer, Paul Spevacflk. mirr. Grade School Loft to right, First row: Dcnnhi Rosi Kdmund Wotrmtreet, John Hosser, Hurl Nygaard. Merle Enge-boor; Second row: Mr. Weacott, Roycc S tenner, Boh Witczak, Tom Porter, Leman Lay, Bruoc Behrens, Steven Boettcher. [35] Varsity to rirfit. Front row: Tom Honor, mjrr; Tom Blnnco, l,oon Ronjrcy, Ross Smith, Bill Evans, Sher-, Load, Edward Crusher, mirr; Second row: Waldo Oordano, SS’t co� tch, Howard Challoner, Ixr-• ritzier, Stan Hclgcson, Larry Stein acker. Jim Reineck, Eddie Szejna, lH n Marks, Head Coach. Junior Varsity Ixdt to risrht. Front row: Edwunl Crusher, mtrr, Edmund Waterstreet, Royce Stenner, Dennis Ross, Bruce Rehrena, Karl Nygaard, Tom Freestone, David Klus, mgr; Herbert Larson, couch, John Hes ser, John Ruhiola, Donald Zeasman, Paul Spevnck, Marvin Huebner. Gary Fnlkiewicz. [36] Ariadna Literary Society Ijtii lo n«hi. £ir� i row: Karen ( ramtall. Patty I’etcrwn, M«r Ann lladruoa. Ilarlraii Srniih, Vivian llutd. IVInrn SfiiH, lanvt Ik Lap. Drauna KafeoU. Omrirnr Sj.iqui.l. Judith Ki.mu.. Caroline Hujanowaki: Second tow: l.uiu I'cch. Marilyn Reu kaui. Sua U nrt«� k . lUrkaia C iwr on, Betty Duncan, Drlorr Mudlrr Rrinl Dtmr. l.aVnnur ruin. Roulir Pwrtlolf, Jo Annr I.all. | ait!u r Olwtn, He mice l.aKraita: Tlnril row Carol llrrwtirr. fanrl Hr mill. Sue Hanna. Call Tkrim. kairn Mur� e, Mmriifi Smith, Klim lluuMnan, Betty l.urlikr. jo Annr Sn.nh, Theda Immrca. jo Ann Wikoi, Kay NrlaOftl I ourlh true: Manrrrn KaMitch, Inr Satiilvkk. Mrlmda Kldted. P.itnda Jahl. Kurm lluitniri. Clona Kutu. Kuril Kale). De lore. Mrncrl, Diana Simon, Brti Ilyrne, jnnn Andrea. SamDa Meed, KyaJi Nxaard. Phoenix Literary Society auMfi • HIM H •••■•• MM| . inilM nrr, jllll 1HHU, lltfl l.llVl Crmbcf, Jim Kcinnk. 1V4 M hr« Si v n I'.ixmlirr, U.iuM Diilbui AK rnl Ihn.) KUu- [38] Girl Scout Troop No. I left to right. Pint row: Mr . Saxe, Sharon Anderson, Karen Banov® , Felice Nygaard. Mr . Curry; Second row: Janet Duane, Joy Ann Rasmus, Mr . Jamieson. Francine Ferry, Cheryl Berthelesen. Nicole O' l tkiry; Third row: Janet Michaels, Barbara Eaaers, Sharon Ucngd, ll’iw Mary Kluck, Judy Copper, Ellen Wartinlw Carol BlaHhkn, RoM mnri Schaitel. Boy Scout Troop No. 23 l«ft to right. First mw: Dennis Rom, Tom Freestone, Mr. I .arson, Edwin Waachow, John Hewer, Owy Fnlkiewicx; Second row: Byron Bartram, Jerry Koby. Merle Engeboee, Bobby Witcxok, Tom Portw, Royce Stcnner, Bruce Behrens; Third row: Karl Nyganrd, Hubert Suhr, Tom Blanco, Edmund Water-street, Harry Joacor, Pule Ross, Tom Arhognah, John Rabinla; Fourth row: Mr. Marks, Lloyd Ladd, Steven Boettcher, Donald Zeosman, Pnul Spevaock, Mr. Cordano. Bluebirds Left to right. First row : Mis Hobart, Patty Lunge. Annitn Juseor, Jeanette Reineck, Mury Ann Barton, Mrs. KcJjfcy. Second row: Mrs. Bohol k, Eileen Eiseman, Sharon Lancaster. Jam Dyrs, Mrs. Thomas. Badgers Left to right, First row: Mm. I-a raon, Jimmy Luther, Cary Suhr, Cary Schleicher, Randy Letkiewicz, Eugene Robbins, Mrs. Taylor. Second row: Mrs. Stewart, Ronald A meson, Richard Connell, Jack Eldred, Lyle Minks, Danny Hoffman, I.eo Grove, Vaugh Hulladu. Mr. Duick, Third row: Donald Eben, Gary Wcscott, Wally Riege, Robert Rcineck, James Niemoyer, Michuel Schwobke, Butch Wilkinson, Allen Hclgcson; Fourth row: Tommy Williams. John Klusman, Tommy Murdock, John Kaley, Don-ni Day, Charles Klusman. Dick Thomas, William Perry, Floyd Staube. im • 5K. Bray Hall Dormitory Scenes [42] Scenes from A Pioneer's Christmas given by Phoenix and Ariadna Literary Societies Skating on the Mill Pond A new recreation [43] Homecoming Queen lA ft to right. First row: Bernice LaFratta, Delores Siedd. Second row! Peanna Robiola, Queen Janet IfeLap, Vivian Hurd. Senior Prom King and Queen Bearer Jean Harvey, Quron Peanna Rnbiok, King l � n Bongey and bearer Pennis Yanket [44] [45] [46] Who’s Who from Wisconsin at Gallaudet College Washington, D. C. Left to right: Harry Larson, Preparatory; Delores Erlandson, Freshman; Milton 1-ee. Junior. brft to risrht, Kncclins: Don DuBois, Deanna Rabiola, Vivian Hurd. Bernice LaFratta, Betty I.uebke Pauline Olson. Janet DeUp, Delores Seidel. Dean Webb; Standing: Bill Evan . Leon Bongey. Allen Hlackmore, Jerry Noble, Larry Doherty, Marvin Anderson, Ross Smith, Tom Honcr, Stanley Hclge n. Farewell [48] Special thanks lo those who have helped financially by subscribing, and to all who have helped in numerous other ways. The Seniors