Louisiana State School for the Deaf

The New YearA flower unblown: a Book unread: A tree with fruit unharrested: A Path untrod: a House whose roo?ns Lack yet the heart's divine perfumes: This is the Year that for you waits Beyond Tomorrow's mystic gates.

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January 1968

ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Lloyd V. Funchcss, Superintendent

Mr. Claude S. Gulbranson, Principal Mr. Ben Phillips, Assistant Principal Mrs. Ruth Caion, Secretary

Col. Jlmmie Wax. Executive AssistantMrs. Madeline Pnurciau, Accountant

Miss Sandra Dupuis, Stenographer

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Mrs. Mildred Alexander, Supervising TeacherMrs. Abna AlexanderMrs. Patricia BrouEsardMiss Mrrie Curt isMiss Linda DavisMiss Carrie Fowler

LOWER SCHOOL

Mrs. Eugenia Ford, Supervising TeacherMrs. Margaret AtkinsMrs Kcriena DlsV)CP?aMrs. Barbara KrnftMrs. Dorothy LeFoauxMrs. Eileen Lopez

Mr. NM1 Doucttte, Supervising Teach?r Mrs. Gayle Deville Mrs. Anna Doucette Mrs. Addie Gill

MIDDLE SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

Mr. Jerome Freeman. Supervising Teacher Mr. Richard Iian;:s Mrs. Maiclr. Corbett Mr. John Deville Mrs. Helen Freeman

Mrs. Jan HarpMiss Diane HensleyMis. Linda JacksonMrs. Linda RobertsMrs. Mary Wegner

Mrs. Inez PrattMrs. Kolsom Smith

Mrs Violet TateMrs. Karen Vanri

Mrs. Leslie WheelerMrs. Patricia WUson

Mrs. Thelma MyersMrs. Marguerite Slovens

Mrs. Mae Wilton

Mr. Harvey GrcmlllionMiss Lorraine Holcombe

Mr. Max HayMr. Bart WlUon

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Mr. L. Arlie Gray. Supervising Teacher Mrs Lena Barron, Foods Mrs. Jean Bolts. Commercial Education Mr. Herman BroUbwrd. Woodworking Mr. Edward E. Corbett, Jr.. Graphic Arts

Mr. L. Arlle Gray. Shoe RepairingMrs. LnV>ra Guillory, Clothing

Mr. Medford W. Magill, UpholsteringMrs. Mildred Keynaud, Dry Cleaning

Mr. Joiin Shipman

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Mrs. Anna Gremlilion

SOCIAL EDUCATION

Mr John Lopcz. Counselor Mrs. Ida Mae LeJeune. Head Cottage Parent, Preparatory Mrs Bess Biggs. Head Cottage Parent, Girls Mr. Joel Lc« Tarver. Head Cottage Parent. Boys

MEDICAL STAFF

Dr. J. A. Thorn, III. M. D., School Physician Dr. Colin A. McHardy. DOS., School Dentist Mrs. Frances Ferris, llcr.d Nurse

SERVICESMr. D. Rltchie, Building Maintenance Superintendent

Mrs. Sara Goode, DietitianMr. Clarence Coston, Custodial Supervisor

Mrs. Annie Bell Labbc, Laundry SupervisorMr. James E. Jackson. Stock Clerk

The Pelican is a school magazine devoted to the interests and activities of the Louisiana State School for the Deaf, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is to be published monthly during the school year, October to May, inclusive, by the Louisiana State School for the Deaf. Entered as second class matter September 26, 1921 at the Post Office at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879.The purpose of the publication is: (1) To inform parents of our pupils what is being done in the school and what the leading educators of this special type of education are thinking. (2) To offer opportunities for teaching printing. (3) To encourage composition and reading among our pupils.

Pelica Vol. 88 No. 4 January, 1968

Prep. School'sChristmasProgram

BY MRS. JAN HARP PREPARATORY SCHOOL TEACHER

Cliri.sl inns is n time for /mi.

/f'.s a li(ip])>i time for eren/o/ic.

These words were heard and seen amid the l'i:n. frolic, festivities, and fren/y of tin- Christinas Season as the eurtains parted to 11 veal tlie .S'Jnl/f.s (•. irf .So H ii (/x o| ('/in.sf j);ri.s. tin1 second an 1 " ; al Preparatory Sehool Christina-- Pioprai i held Friday. De^emhi r !.">. in tin- :•< 'ho' 1 ,uymnasiuin.

Throughout the program, all of the dreams and wishes of little hoys and .Uirls eanie alive on the sti'.i^e through the eostunu'S. nuisie, danein 1 '. and an­

tics of our "little ones." Then with the .' ouncls of reindeer paws came the host si;_;hl ;.n 1 sound of all Santa Claus. Tin- twinkling fingers of Sally Cedotal and Dennis Dawson. our masters of ceremony, fairly flew as they adeptly narrated the program. The narration which was written in rhyme was not only presented orally with supplemen­ tation l\v fingerspelling, hut was also projected above the action on the stage via an overhead projector.

Immediately following the program, everyone was invited to the Candy Cane Lane Ba/.aar which emitted the delicious aroma ot cakes, candy, hot dogs, and such, plus the hypnoti/ing ef­ fect of our games of chance. This af­ forded an opportunity for the large gathering of pupils, parents, teachers

Children ran wake an.v show Mifrossful.

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and friends to have some relaxation and pleasure before beginning their tiring trip homeward.

Even though this was a concerted ef­ fort of the entire Preparatory School, it was the added cooperation of the pa­ rents that actually made it a success. We do appreciate this. A special '"thanks" is in order for Mrs. Paul Du- hon and Mrs. Earl Smith, two of our parents, who provided unequaled as­ sistance.

The proceeds from last year's proj­ ect were used to buy an overhead pro­ jector, playroom toys and miscellaneous school supplies. This year's project, be­ ing equally successful, will again help us to supplement our allocated finances

ami provide some additional enrich­ ment needs for our department. It is projects like these that provide the pro­ ceeds in order that Christmas might come, it not everyday, then on the days when it is needed most.

And ulio should appear \\ith fight liny n-'m-

Unlocking the Myiitiirms uf l.niHjunijnWHO:

WHOSE: WHAT:

VerbWHAT: WHOM:

WHOSE: WHOM: WHAT:

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There are several ways to write a correct sentence involving a certain incident. There are, likewise, many wrong ways to write this same sen­ tence. It is well known to everyone concerned with the education of the deaf that most deaf children are prone to choose one of the wrong ways to write their sentences.

This substantiates the well known fact that language and composition

are the most difficult subjects for the deaf child to master, and for that matter, for many normal children as well.

The normal child has one advan­ tage over the child with impaired hearing that weighs heavily in his favor. He hears language spoken practically all his waking hours, and this reinforcement aids him in learn­ ing correct language usage. The hearing impaired child "hears" only what he reads and one can hardlv

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expect him to have his eyes glued to a written or printed page all the time.

Of all the devices used to teach straight language to the deaf, the so- called Fitzgerald Key is the most widely known and used. The Fitz­ gerald Key is not new. it has been in use for many years. There have been other methods devised, some have run their course and disappeared, and some are still in use by educators who prefer them over all otht r methods. As matters now stand, the Fit/.gerald Key appears to be the most popular method.

With the thought in mind that the parents of our children are interest­ ed in their children's progress, and desirous of helping, this series of ar­ ticles dealing with the FITZC'.ERALD KEY i- being prepared. The "key" is not difficult to understand if one will take the time to study it. When the children are at home parents can reintoive the learning exper­ iences the children have had in school by spending some tiir.e with the chil­ dren and helping them lit their words into the pattern provided by the "key."

The real value of the "key ' is re- ali/ed when the child has memori/ed it to the point where his words will automatically fall into the patterns pro­ vided by the "key." During the early stages of learning to construct good sentences it will naturally be necessary for the child to have the "key" before him, and in time as the "key" be­ comes fixed in his mind, this will no longer he necessary. In its place will be correct sentences, straight language patterns that will form the basis for further development later on.

The Fit/gerahl Key. depicted in part in the heading of this article, is the

method used in teaching language at our school. In subsequent articles the "key" will be expanded and explained. The part shown above is adequate to start with, it provides for a complete subject, a complete object all that is needed to construct the most rudimen­ tary sentences.

For the young children who are just beginni ig to learn to put words to­ gether to make sentences, that part of the "key" shown in the heading of this article is sufficient. In use, the "key"' is placed across the top of the paper on which sentences are written and the child is taught to construct his sentence according to the pattern provided by the "key." He learns to think straight an 1 to use straight language.

At this juncture it is very important to impress the child with the use of pronouns in place of nouns. Let us as­ sume that the child is writing a series of sentences all related to one particu­ lar thought normally we would be writing a paragraph. Although the writ­ ing of a paragraph is something that the very young child will not learn un­ til later, foundations for this learning can be established by seeing that a noun (common or proper) is used in the first sentence and a pronoun used in subsequent sentences that pertain in thought to the first one. The use of pro­ nouns for nouns in a paragraph is one of the most easily forgotten principles of straight language by the deaf. By keeping the young child aware of this, trouble with it in later years will be avoided.

Let us start with a very young child who is just beginning to learn to ex­ press his thoughts in simple sentences consisting of a subject, a verb (predi-

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cate), and possibly an object. For this purpose only the first three columns of the "key" are necessary.

Take a sheet of lined writing paper and rule it into three columns. Label these columns like the heading of this article. The first column is for the sub­ ject: the second column is for the verb (predicate); and the third column is for the object (if there is one).

For the present we will use only the symbol for the verb. ( ~ verb). We are now ready to construct our first sentence using only the first two col­ umns. Let's make our first sentence a simple one such as John jumped. By looking at our "key" we note that the first column contains the word "who" which in this sentence is John. So, we place John in that column. The verb in our sentence is jumped. Place this un­ der the symbol for the verb in the sec­ ond column. Now look at the result, a sentence containing a subject and a verb in their right order.

Give the child a list of nouns, pro­ nouns, and verbs, all jumbled up. Have him construct sentences with them. Keep at it until he does it right every time.

After the child has mastered this form of sentence construction we can proceed to what we know as a complete sentence: one containing a complete subject, a complete predicate, and a complete object. For this we will need the third column.

Start out with a sentence such as Man/ /iri.s three sisters. The subject Aforiy goes in the first column, the pre­ dicate (verb) has goes in the second column, and the object (of the verb) three sisters goes in the third column. For practice give the child the subject

and verb and have him supply the ob­ ject, or give him any two of the ele­ ments of a complete sentence and have him supply the third. Encourage him to write his own sentences, remember­ ing to use pronouns for nouns if the sentences are related to each other.

The parents who will take the time to study and understand the Fit/.gerald Key, and to help their children with it when they are at home, are reinforcing the learning experiences of the school in such a manner that only success in language learning can be the result.

Grammar in a Nutshell!

Three little words you often see are

Articles A. An. and The

A Noun is the name of anything, as

School. Garden. Hoop or Swing

Adjectives tell the kind ot Noun as

Great, Small. Pretty. White 1 or Brown

Instead of Nouns the Pronouns '-lands

Her head. His face. Your arm

Verbs tell of something being done

To Read. Count. Run. Jump or Laugh

How things are done the Adverbs tell.

As Slowly, Quickly. III. or Well.

Conjunctions join (he words together.

As men And women, wind Or weather

The Preposition stands before a Noun.

As In or Through a door.

The Interjection shows surprise.

As Oh, how pretty! Ah 1 how wise'

They are called Nine Parts of Speech,

That reading, writing, speaking teach.

Reprinted from The Wisconsin Times.

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Interests of the PrincipalBY CLAUDE S. GULBRANSON

We have come up with what we feel to be an appropriate name for this column. Because all that happens in our school is of direct concern and in­ terest to the principal, we feel justified in our si-lection of this column heading. Each month we will endeavor to convey to our readers matters of interest and concern that it is felt should l>e brought to your attention.

—— and of the staff — As the newyear begins, I cannot help but reflect a little about the past year for a mo­ ment or two longer before lunging headlong into the unknown that lies ahead. Much has happened since we arrived in Louisiana in midsummer. Much has happened that will be reflect­ ed in what is to come. Many friends and acquaintances have been made that have enriched our lives. Before the spirit of Christmas becomes too dim, I want to thank all the members of our school family for their assistance and encouragement and, at the same time, challenge all of us to raise our sights higher and higher in our expectations of what our students can achieve. Pa­ rents, likewise are urged to assist us in our work by their continued encour­ agement and cooperation.

——and of the parents — Howthoughtful are you parents? Are you

really concerned about the many people

on our campus into whose hands you

place your children'.' Do you really give

enough thought to the amount of work and worry involved in our attempts to meet the needs of your children as they

are growing up? The answer to the first question is that most of our parents are, indeed, thoughtful the majority of the time. And, yes, I think they are also concerned about our faculty and staff and the needs of their children. But even the best of us are thoughtless from time to time in different ways. Particu­ lar reference is made to a practice of some parents that is causing us no little concern when it occurs. This has to do with the picking up of their child when he is to go home, and sometimes when they are returned to the campus.

Our cottage parents are vitally con­ cerned and do worry about the children in their charge as if they were their own. Some thoughtless parents do, from time to time, cause needless worry on the part of cottage parents by picking up their child and not telling the cot- age parents he is being taken. This also refers to the occasional parent tak­ ing their child out of P.E. class without permission from the principal's office. The latest incident occurred the other night and for more than an hour, sev­ eral persons on campus became in­ volved in a search, with much time and effort and worry expended before it was finally determined that the mother had picked up the child and told no one. Naturally, there was much relief when this was found out, but we cannot help but think what the reaction of that pa­ rent would be if we were as thoughtless in regard to the welfare of her child. This practice occurs too often, hence this notice to bring it to your attention.

We reali/.e that anyone can make a

mistake or do a thoughtless act, but

when it concerns the children you place

in our hands, it takes on greater mean-

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ing. We would ask you parents to please take the necessary couple of extra min­ utes to properly notify the cottage pa­ rent on duty that the child is being tak­ en home. This also refers to the times when your child is returned to the campus from home. Be sure the cottage parent on duty knows when you return your child.

We take our job seriously and will do our best to care for your child while he is at LSSD, but we must have the cooperation and thought fulness of our parents to do what needs to be done in the best interest of vour child.

FROM THE EDITOR OF THE

Books on DeafnessBy Gallaudet Bookstore

A new list of current books on deal- ness has been compiled by Mr. Alan Meltxer, manager of the Gallaudet Col­ lege Bookstore. The books (hat are cur­ rently in use and available from the bookstore are listed.

A copy of the list may be obtained by writing to:

Gallaudet College BookstoreKendall GreenWashington, D.C. -J0002

Thanks!The school wishes to acknowledge,

with thanks, the receipt of a gift of

money to be used to buy reading books for the Preparatory School library. The donors arc a group of ladies from the Literary and Civic Workshop, a Baton R-mrv civic organization. Mrs. J. I). Smith and Mrs. Thomas Jackson, mem­ bers of this workshop, visited our school i.i December and presented us with a check for this worthwhile purpose.

Mr. and Mrs. Bart Wilson LSSD-LTA Delegates

Mr. and Mrs. Bart Wilson represent­ ed the LSSD unit of the Louisiana Teachers Association at the LTA's con­ vention in Bossier City. Louisiana on November 20-22. They attended the meetings of the House of Delegates and the Special Education section. They also heard the speeches of Mr. William J. Dodd, Superintendent of the State Department of Education and Mr. C. C. Adcock. Lieutenant-Governor who represented Governor .John J. McKeith- en. They reported that the convention was very profitable for both of them and the LSSD-LTA unit.

Plans of Model High School To Be Drawn Up in D.C.

A plan tor establishment ol a Model Secondary School for the Deaf will !>< drafted by a nine-member coordinating committee announced by the Depart­ ment of Health. Education, and Wel­ fare.

Dr. Paul A. Miller. Assistant Secre­ tary for Education, said the school will provide special education for deaf stu­ dents who live primarily in the District of Columbia and nearby States.

The federally-supported school will be created under the Model Secondary

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School for the Deaf Act (P.L. 89-G94 >.An additional purpose of the Act is

to provide an exemplary secondary s ?hool program to stimulate the devel­ opment of similar programs through­ out the nation. The proposed plan will includ: day and residential facilities.

Members of the Committee represent the Department, the National Advisory Committee on Education of the Deaf and Gallaudct College, a federally-:-'im­ ported institutitin of higher education for the deaf in Washington. D.C.

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tage parent at LSSD for the past six years, died on December 9,I!"i7. Burial si i\ ices took place in Eunice. Louisiana.

.MKS. KIXilNALl) I). UOiilN- SON. mother of Mrs. Sara C. Cioode. dietician, passed away on December 2H. 1%7. She was buned in Salem Cemetery in Athens. Louisiana.

Former LSSI) Teacher Writes a Book

A 2(KS-page volume entitli d Dc«/ Per­ sons in Pro/t'.-i.sioiiH/ Kiup/oi/nu'/if . by Alan B. Ciammatte, chairman of the Business Administration Department of Gallaudet College, is now available from Ci :.r!es C. Tiiomas, Pul)lisher, Springfield, Illinois. I( costs $12.75 a copy.

The now book is directed toward re­ habilitation counselors, social workers, and educators. It n ports on-the-job ex-

periences of 87 profoundly deaf people ."- ucressfully employed in professions which require communication with co- workers who have normal hearing.

The book describes the selection of. (raining for, and entiy into professional careers as experienced by the workers. Chosen from throughout the United States, they were studied intensively during interviews with them and with colleagues. They had been employed fi:r three or more years in occupations classified as professional, technical, or kindred; 94 per cent attended and 70 per cent were graduated from college.

Employment and communication are the main topics, but attention is also given to the education and attitudes of deaf persons.

Prof. Crammatte, a graduate of Gal- laudet College, holds his M.A. from The American University and is en­ gaged in doctoral studies at the Univer­ sity of Maryland. He was a former teacher at LSSI) during 1937-3!).

Generous Thoughts

The Senior Class of 1!)(!7 helped the Class of 19(>8 get off to a good start last spring when they served Sl'tlO.OO to the empty treasury of the Junior Class. The Senior Class of liMiS is indebted to the genero­ sity of the Class of 19(17.

As last year's Senior Class set up an example to show that kind- lies . can make others feel good, th" present Senior Class plans to folio .v their example by helping this year's Junior Class.

ROCKY MII.I.KH CLASSSKCHKTAUY

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OIR VISITORS FROM FLORIDA — In Decemher. tin- school was privileged to have nine teachers from the Florida School for the Deaf at St. Augustine visit our school. They were here to get a first-hand look at our instructional program. Mr. Kdward L. Scouten, our former principal, now in Florida, sent them here with the express purpose of seeing the Visible Knglish program in operation. They will he in a position now to assist Mr. Scouten inaugurate this same program in their school. It is always a distinct pleasure to have visi­ tors from other schools for the deaf. In the photo at left, the teachers are (from left to right): Mr. John Lloyd, a teacher in the Middle School: Mr. Lee McCartl. supervising teach­ er in the t'pper School; Miss Ruth C'ie^ielski. a teacher in the Preparatory School; and. Miss Jo Faye Luck, supervising teacher in the Preparatory School. The photo at right shows (from left to right) Mr. Joel lloff. assistant principal: Mr. Rohert (ireeiumim. a teacher in the t'pper School: Mrs. F.dna Kerr, a teacher in tlv- Middle School: Mrs. Marge Ilaine.s. a teacher in the Middle School: and, Mrs. Kleanor Reidellierger, a teacher in tin- Middle School.

SoftoolPennsylvania

Did you know that Pennsylvania is known as the Quaker State? Well, that makes me wonder how Pennsy­ lvania was established,

The Indians in Pennsylvania, before white men came, were the Olgonkia tribes. They lived near the Delaware River. Other Olgonkia Indians came to Pennsylvania from the south. They settled this land along the Delaware

River and in the Wyoming Valley.In 1(509, the Dutch claimed Penn­

sylvania. Henry Hudson anchored the Half Moon in Delaware Bay. The Dutch traders followed after Hudson's visit.

In 1(543, Governor Johan Print/, of New Sweden built New Gottenburg on Tinicum Island. Some of the early log cabins still stand.

In 1(555, Dutch troops under the direction of Governor Peter Stuvvesant of New Amsterdam captured the Swed­ ish colony. They held it until the Bri­ tish, under the Duke of York, seized it in 1(544.

William Penn introduced Pennsy­ lvania's second period of cololnization. The Knglish King, Charles II. owed Admiral Sir William Penn, the father

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of W. Penn, S '0.000. Charles gave Wil­ liam a tyrant of all (he land west of the Delaware River between 40 and 4'5 north latitude extending west for 5 . Penn name:! this territory Sylvan- ni:i. The King changed the name to Pennsylvania in honor of Admiral Pern. William Penn, a Quaker, wanted Pennsylvania as a place where his fello.v Quakers could live. People of other faiths could have religious free­ dom and the right of self-government. They settled in many towns including Morion. Hardford and Radman. The Welsh tried to keep their language and customs, but in a few years they adopt­ ed the ways of their new homeland.

In 1682, Penn and his Quakers landed within a few days. Penn made a treaty with the Delaware tribe to purchase a grant of land from them. He made the pact and paid for the land. Penn and Tamminered, Chief of the Delaware tribe, exchanged wampum belts made under the famous Shackamaxon Elm in Philadelphia.

Penn drafted Pennsylvania's first con­ stitution, the Frame of Government, in April, 1682. The assembly approved the second Frame of Government in 1683. Penn returned to England in 1684. He delegated his executive powers to the Upper Houses during his absence. Trou­ ble developed in both houses of the legislature. The Upper Houses had the power to originate laws and members of the Lower House did not like it. Sir Penn appointed Captain John Blackwell as a single deputy governor. Blackwell resigned in 1690 and the executive power returned to the Upper Houses.

Penn stayed in England. William and

Mary succeded James II after the

revolution of 168K. They suspected

Penn because he had been friendly with James II. King William had Penn arrested several times. In 1693, Penn convinced the English government of his loyalty and was freed. Penn sug­ gested in 16% that the Pennsylvania assembly change the constitution mak­ ing it possible for both houses of the legislature to originate laws. Penn re­ turned to Pennsylvania in 1699 and he drew up the Charter of Privileges. The assembly approved this document in 1701. Penn again returned to England in 1701 and he died there in 1718.

This is the history of how Pennsyl­ vania was established.

Sharon Miller U-II

Contrasting a Soda Fountain And a Hotel Dining Room

The service rendered at a soda foun­ tain and in a hotel dining room are very different. At a soda fountain, the soda jerk will ask you what you want. Do not be surprised if he does not dis­ play perfect manners. Your order is usually some small drink or dish. At the soda fountain, people dress very ca­ sually as if they were at home. On the other hand, service in a hotel dining room is quite different. The dinner- ware on which your food is served is much more expensive than that at a soda fountain. The waiters are much more dignified and polite. The food you receive at a hotel dining room is usu­ ally a well-balanced meal. The service at a soda fountain and the service at a hotel dining room are very different, but we cannot do without either one.

Jim Hynes U-IH

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No Man Is Wholly Fearless

No man is wholly fearless. One must have some moments of fear in his life. One of the greatest fears in life is death. Nobody wants to die and that's why no man is wholly fearless. If a man is wholly fearless he is very, very ab­ normal or perhaps he is from outer space. This statement will always re­ main in our minds, "No man is wholly fearless."

Murtina IJieiivemi U-HI

The Principal Is an Important Administrative Officer

The principal is an important ad­ ministrative officer. He helps the new pupils get registered and settled in a new class. He tries to get what the school needs such as supplies and teachers. When he goes to meetings and other such gatherings, he is a represen­ tative of L.S.S.D. and a good one at that. He tries to improve the school as much as he can. He also tries to im­ prove the pupil's education. A ship needs a captain and a school needs a principal.

Gary Gill U-III

American Sugar Company

One morning my daddy wanted me to visit a sugar factory. He and I went to New Orleans. I looked at a large building. My daddy told me all about the sugar bin. My daddy talked to a man. This man showed me around up­ stairs and I looked at many machines and other things. After the tour, he and I walked downstairs and I saw mv

daddy. I had a lot of fun visiting at this factory. This visit was one of my most exciting moments.

Jack Alien New U-5B

Contrasting Radio and TelevisionOIT> of the differences between the

radio and television is that the radio gives only sound with no pictures while television gives a picture and sound combined. Television may also present some captioned iilms. Another differ­ ence is that the radio presents only news, sports, weather, music and and other events. Television gives almost everything that the radio does plus programs. Television is good for all deaf people because they can see the characters while the radio may be good for hearing and hard of hearing people. Theiv are many differences between the radio and U-le vision, but it seems that television has more outstanding features.

(larlan Wavne .Milleru-v

An Important Person I Know

Here I am going to write about an important person Mr. Edward L. Scouten. My chief reason for writing about him is that he introduced the Ro­ chester Method at LSSD. We have real­ ly learned a lot through fingiTspelling especially g<-od English. There were many schools for the deal all over the Unite;! States that ranked better than Louisiana. Louisiana was almost last i'i rank. Since Mr. Scouten has im­ proved our school, Louisiana is now on" of the five top-ranking schools. We

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are really .grateful to him. We wish he could have stayed a little longer. lie is a valuable person. Xow the Florida School for the Deal is so lucky to have him. Xow, look at Florida: it will be one of the six top ranking schools in a few years.

Mary Walker U-II

The Most Exciting Moment of My Life

One ot the most exciting moments of my life was when I .not a letter from my parents. I was very happy that my daddy bought a new television set. After Easter, Damn, \Viilie and 1 could hardly wait to see it. It was very pretty. I askc-d my mother if the old television set was broken, ll was changed for a new television set. I dusted it with a rag every morning. Sometimes I put shiny wax on it. 1 enjoyed watching this beautiful television set all summer.

List' Ann Kraemer U-5B

Exploring With Richard E. ByrdRichard Evelyn Byrd was an Ameri­

can Hear Admiral and he was an ex­ plorer of Antarctica and the Arctic-. Richard asked me il I would like to explore- with him. I said I would love to. We left early in the morning in the year of 1925. Our first task was explor­ ing the Antarctica by flying over it. We set out on our expedition in 192S with an aircraft to fly to the South Pole. Byrd. Brent Balchen as chief pilot and I flew to South Pole. I was scared to death because I had never ridden in ai aircraft before. Everything looked so tiny from above. Later Richard and

I took up many scientific research proj­ ects. These included studies of meteors, cosmic rays, weather, geography, the earth's magnetism and seismograph studies of Antarctica's ice caps. Byrd and I manned an advance base for most ot one winter. He described his experi­ ence in his book, Alone. Byrd was in I he service in World War II, while I was learning about the other countries. Byrd and I made our second flight to the South Pole. Again we took charge of the U.S. Antarctica program for the international Geographical Year of 1957 and 1958. We visited Antarctica in 1955 and l!)5'.i and saw Little America estab­ lished. Then we flew over the South Pole to;- a third time. Byrd and I work­ ed on plans for future Antarctica explo­ ration until Byrd's death. I was left alone all sad when Byrd died. I will always remember the explorations we made together before his death.

Bobbie Sue Gill U-IA

An Important Person I Know

An important person in my family is my grandfather. He is a policeman. He has many responsibilities for city laws and traffic 1 laws. He always looks after his people. I know he has had more res­ ponsibilities than any other policeman during his 10 years of service. He has been working for about 10 years to look after his people. My grandfather is great::!

Barbara Terro U-II

An J'nportant Person I Know

I am writing about an important per­ son my mother. The main reason for

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writing about her is because I think she is wonderful for taking care of a deaf child, which is me. She still takes care of me everywhere we go. She helps me to dress nicely, and to show others that deaf children are just like other children. She also helps me to have nice manners and to be polite to others. She teaches me household duties such as: making the beds, folding cloth­ es, picking the toys up and drying the dishes. I am glad I have a mother like her. I have also learned lots of other things from her. My mother is, indeed, very important to me.

Katherinc Hebert U-II

Comparing and Contrasting College Football and High School Football

Some people don't believe there are any differences between college and high school football. Anyway, I think there are many differences between the two. Many people like to watch a football game. If you go to a college game, you will see more people than at a high school game. Sometimes the place is so crowded that you don't have a place to sit. At a high school game, you can always find a place to sit. A high school game does have many people but not as many as they have at a college game. College football players are much larger and stronger than high school players. College football can be seen on television, while high school games cannot be seen on television. These are the reasons why I think col­ lege and high school football are dif­ ferent.

College football and high school foot­

ball, are the same in some ways. Both the college and high school football players usually have their games at night. They both go to different colleges or schools once a week to play football. They use the sur.e rules when they play football. Both college and high school teams win some games and lose some games. Colleges and high schools both have cheerleaders and pep squads. These are the reasons why I think college and high school football are alike.

Mavis Templet U-IH

The Helen Keller StoryMy classmates and I talked about

HrliM Keller. My teacher. Mrs. Free­ man, discussed Helen's childhood and how she became handicapped.

Helen's full name is Helen Adams Keller. She was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama and was a normal, healthy baby. When she was two years old. .slu- had a serious illness and became deaf and blind. She forgot how to talk. When she became older, she went to Boston, Massachusetts. Her parents asked the Perkins Institution for the Blind to help her. In 1887 Anne Sullivan came to see Helen for a while. Anne taught her how to spell doll. She learned words quickly. She came to know many things. She wrote and read in Braille. She now has her name in many encyclope­ dias and books. She is very smart. She is 87 years old and is still alive. She is in Alabama now. Helen Keller is a good example of how successful a handicapped person can be.

Mary Myres U-6

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Hardwood Notes

Basketball .started with a bang for the boys but has turned into a dull thud >ince Christinas because of the flu but;. The girls team i.s still in there trying, but unsuccessful as yet.

The boys have much bettor balance and depth this year with four boys

each at the guard and forward posi­ tions of about equal ability. Larry Le- Bert, Alien Graham. Norman Walker, and Leroy Breaux are all alternating at the two guard slots while Melvin Royer. .lack New. Houston Moss, and Randy Graham are trading time as for­ wards. Big Wayne Miller has an iron­ clad grip on the starting center berth and Chuck Barber, Clyde Castleberry. and Glenn Castleberry are battling for the tenth man position on the team.

The flu bug has taken its toll with both the boys and girls teams as we have not played a game since Christ-

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mas with either team intact. The boys have had three or more players missing in the line-up for each of our last three games and the girls have had at least two missing.

Wayne Miller is leading the boys' scoring parade with a IfUJ average in five games. Actually he played less than half of another game which cut his average down some. Earline Le- Blanc leads the girls witli an 8.8 aver­ age in five games followed by Mary Walker with a 4.2 average.

BOYSLSSD 52 Clinton 43 LSSD 40 Poydras 39 CHSPC51 LSSD 47 Jackson <>3- LSSD 25 Pride 72 LSSD 48 Jackson 58 LSSD 50

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GIRLSClinton 31 LSSD 22 Poydras 49 LSSD 21CHSPC53 LSSD 21Jackson 38 LSSD 28 Jackson 55 LSSD 31

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Deaf Motorists—Good DriversTo a person with a hearing loss, as

with any person with a handicap or dis­ ability, the ability to drive is a real achievement and an accomplishment leading for freedom and independence. It might be his most feasible means of transportation. More important, where driving ability is a necessary requisite to employment, it might represent the difference between economic security and abject dependence.

Do the deaf make safe drivers? This is

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the type of question that irritates rhe­ toricians. One mi;,ht ask conversely, do sale drivers have accidents? So do many hearing people. Deaf persons are human and as individuals, they are subject to the same human frailties as their hearing brothers.

If they must be judged as a group, however, a general conclusion can be drawn that their driving records are most often commendable and that deaf drivers are le>s accident-prone than other motorists. This is the conclusion reached by traffic safety professionals citing traffic statistics of one form or another.

The deaf are licensed to drive in ev­ ery state if otherwise qualified. Never- thele-s. hardly a year goes by without UK> contusing issue being raised by some legislator over their ability to drive well. This coniu>ion stems from the clouded and conflicting public image of deaf people and the need for a better community understanding of deafness by the hearing world. In their defense, it can be pointed out that there is no important reason why they should not make safe drivers. Their chief handicap is their inability to communicate. Since driving is W , visual, and since proper seeing habits and well developed per­ ception of potential driving hazards are highly prevalent in deaf drivers, the entire driving community could well emulate their driving records and safety techniques.

Vision, not hearing, is the most vital driving faculty. As someone suggested, decisions and reactions are safer when they are based on "rear view mirror driving." An understanding of this axiom will help assure that tested, qual-

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ified drivers, despite hearing impair­

ments, are not deprived of the freedom

and pleasure of driving, or the fluidity

of movement that is necessary for earning a livelihood. Reprinted from The Ohio Chronicle

MarriagesMiss Linda Ann Foreman, daughter

of Air. and Airs. Willard Foreman, of I«-ifayette. was married to Air. Richard Landry on .July 2!Mh.

Air. & Mrs. Angelo Fala/./.o's o' ly daughter. Alary Alice, was wedded to Mr. Fat Moore on August 12.

Miss deraldine Thihodeaux ('(55) and Mr. Cleveland V. Cormier ('(\(\) were married on August 12.

Miss Luella Brand (7>1) and Mr. Theodore Franklin ('45) were wedded on August 2<>th.

Miss Faye Warren, daughter of the late Mr. Lawrence Warren and Mrs. Mildred Reynaud, was married to Mr. Ray Kling on September 11.

Aliss Ann Trahan ('(i7). daughter of Sidney and (Jessie (Broussard) was married to Air. Woody Thompson (T>7) in St. Agnes Catholic Church last Sep­ tember 2:5.

Miss Leora Klledge ('<>!) was mar­

ried to Air. Donald Cupit Oil) last

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Safe Driving Tips for Deaf Motorists

Authorities have found that the deaf and hard of hearing are excellent drivers, and that they have developed keener eyesight and reaction time to

compensate for deafness. A few years ago an analysis was made of the driv­ ing records of hard-of-hearing drivers. It was found they registered far fewer accidents than the national average.

The experts recommend these safe­ ty tips to deaf motorist:

(Jetting out of the way of emergency vehicles: Deaf drivers should stop when they see other vehicles stop­ ped for any reason.

Special equipment for the car: An outside rear- -iew mirror should be placed on the driver's side of the car. A mirror on both sides is ideal. Spe­ cial "buzzers" are also available to amplify the sound of the turn-signal flasher.

Concentrate only on driving: Do not take your eyes off the road to search for an unfamiliar address. Let your passengers do this.

Intersections: Slow up at all inter­ sections, even if you have the right of way. You can not rely upon the blast of a horn to warn you of an approaching car.

Drive defensively: Assume that the other driver always has the right of way. A good defense is your best offense.

AN ANNOUNCEMENTThe Board of Directors of the

Louisiana Association of the Deaf, Inc. met in Lafayette on January 27. T.MiS. They announced that the plans for the 1%«) LAD Conven­ tion in Lafayette is in full swing. Details to be published later.

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The Unknown Teacher A TRIBUTE

NU WHAT of teaching? Ah, there you have the worst paid, and the best rewarded, of all the vocations. Dare not enter unless you love it. For the vast majority ot men and women it has no promise of wealth or lame, but they, to whom it is

dear for its own sake, are among the nobility of mankind.

I sing the praise of the unknown teacher. Great generals win campaigns, but it is the unknown soldier who wins the war.

Famous educators plan systems of pedagogy, but it is the unknown teacher who delivers and guides the young. He lives in ob­ scurity and contends with hardship. For him no trumpets blare, no chariots wait, no golden decorations are decreed. Hi 1 keeps the watch along the borders of darkness and makes the attack on the trenches of ignorance and folly. Patient in his daily duty, he strives to conquer the evil powers which are enemies of youth. He awakens sleeping spirits. He quickens the indolent, encourages the eager, and steadies the unstable. He communicates his own joy in learning and shares with boys and girls the best treasures of his mind. He lights many candles which, in later years, will shine back to cheer him. This is his reward.

Knowledge may be gained trom books, but the love of knowl­ edge is transmitted only by personal contact. No one has deserved better of the republic- than the unknown teacher. No one is n < r worthy to be enrolled in a democratic aristocrat's', "king of himself and servant of mankind."

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SECOND SEMESTER—1967-1968

JANUARY

22—Second Semester BeginsCatechism, Catholic Center, 4 P.M.

23—Y-Teen Meeting, 4 P.M.26—Report Cards Mailed Home

Mason-Dixon Tournament, A Y-Teen Club Evening Outing

27—Movie: Dawn Patrol (Captioned Film) Mason-Dixon Tournament, A

29—Catechism, Catholic Center, 4 P.M.30—Y-Teen Meeting, 4 P.M.

Basketball, Pride, 6:30 P.M., H

FEBRUARY

2—Progress Reports Due Basketball, Poydras, A

3—Movies: Golden Earrings and Motor Mania, (Captioned Films)

4—Movie: Beaver Valley, Prep. A (Captioned Film)

5—Catechism, Catholic Center, 4 P.M.

6—Y-Teen Meeting, 4 P.M.Basketball, Clinton, A

9—Key Club Evening OutingBasketball, CHSPC, 6:30 P.M., H

11—Senior Class Movie: When Come­ dy Was Kintf

12—Catechism, Catholic Center, 4 P.M.13—Y-Teen Meeting, 4 P.M.14—Valentine Dny16—Y-Teen Club Evening Outing

Key Club Evening Outing17—Movie: Follow the Hunter

(Captioned Film)19—Catechism, Catholic Center, 4 P.M.20—Y-Teen Meeting, 4 P.M.21—Middle School Assembly, 8:15 A.M.23—Mardi Gras Party (Y-Teen &

Key Club)24—Movie: Forty Pounds of Trouble

(Captioned Film)25—Movie: Dumbo, Prep. A

(Captioned Film)25—-Catechism, Catholic Center, 4 P.M. 27—Mardi Gras Day

Y-Teen Meeting, 4 P.M.

QUOTATION WORTH QUOTING

As soon as the child has acquired freedom of thought in English, through manual spelling, and has received training in speech, he will find himself mentally articulating, thinking the oral forms of whatever words he spells or reads, —Zcnas Freeman Westervelt

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The Pelican StaffEDITOREDITOR, THE LITTLE PELICAN CIRCULATION MANAGER .

Edward E. Ccrbett, Jr.Mrs. Jan Harp

. Harvey J. GremillionPRINTERS ..... Charles Barber, Clyde Castleberry, Evelyn Cheramie, Dale Clostio, Brent Cormier, Thomas Crowley, Leroy Des- hotel, Glen Deville, Pamela Franklin, Gary Gill, Alien Graham, Randall Gra­ ham, Larry Hebert, Jimmy Hynes, Larry LeBert, Earline LeBlanc, Ric-Olin Lyles. Rocky Miller, Garlan Miller, George Mock, Houston Moss, Brenda Oglesbee, Melvin Royer, Norman Walker, and Mike Wilkinson.