St Mary Preparatory High School - Eagle Yearbook (Orchard Lake, MI)

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THE SCHOLA CANTORUM The Schola Cantorum aims by its singing to praise the Most Holy Trinity in accordance with the words of the Preface: With whom, we pray Thee, ioin our voices also. In addition to its singing at liturgical, aca- demic and social functions, as well as television and radio programs, the Schola, by its record- ings of Polish Christmas Carols, helps to ac- quaint the American public with Polish Catholic culture at its finest. Officers: Director: Rev. H. Waraksa, Prefect: E. Pilat, Librarian: B. Orszewski, Public Rela- tions: M. Wendzikowski, Student Director: E. Fundalewicz. , W THE POLISH LITERARY SOCIETY The Polish Literary Society is the oldest so- ciety at Orchard Lake. Its purpose is to develop within its members a love and appreciation for Polish Culture. Thepurpose is attained by the yearly sponsoring and putting on of Polish plays and formal literary discussions. The most notable success of the past year was the mystery play which it staged for the Cardinal Wyszinski pro- test program at Orchard Lake. Officers: Moderator: Rev. S. Czopp, Presi- dent: R. Ceckowski, Vice-President: C. Kwiat- kowski: Secretary: T. Penszynski, Treasurer: L. Nowak, Sergeant at Arms: S. Lipinski. V i:t.: itillii U ., v ir.. W ...1 .'s is ' I I :11 -, . 'V . vig .:-. ' A i i i g.- . 'ww f r THE SACRED HEART SOCIETY Providing for the material needs of the two campus Chapels and the encouraging of stu- dents to frequent the Sacrament of Love are two of the main reasons for the existence of the Sacred Heart Society at Saint Mary's. All the members are also associates in the Apostle- ship of Prayer, and as such offer each day their prayers, works and sufferings in union with the intentions of the Holy Father. Officers: Moderator: Rev. A. OsciI'owicz, President: T. Plaweckig Vice-President: S. Lipin- ski, Secretary: E. Zaleskip Treasurer: A. ,Mar- cinko, Sergeant at Arms: G. Piekarski.

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ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEE Through the generous contributions of friends and alumni of Saint Mary's, the Scholarships of the Permanent Endowment Fund are awarded annually to deserving students attending one of the three educational institutes at Orchard Lake. More than fifty full and partial scholarships are now in force, aiding young men of limited finan- cial means to receive a higher education and prepare themselves for the priesthood. Officers: Chairman: Rt. Rev. Msgr. E. Szumal, Treasurer: Rev. E. Szczygiel, Secretary: Rev. F. Soika, Promotional Director: Dr. E. Dobskig Directors: Rev. E. Popielarz and Rev. J. Gabalski. THE EUCHARISTIC LEAGUE The Eucharistic League has a twofold pur- pose: reparation for oFfenses to Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist and the outpouring of love for the Blessed Sacrament on the part of the mem- bers ofthe League. To accomplish its aim, the League members take part in a Holy Hour every Thursday afternoon. In this way they express to their Model sincere thanks for the greatest Gift He gave to man: His own True Presence in this world. Officers: Moderator: Rev. J. Rybinski, Presi- dent: A. Demski, Vice-President: Z. Peszkowski, Secretary: E. Pil'at. OUR WAY QUARTERLY ln 1945, our Cht'opcy z Polski, after travel- ing through Siberia, Persia and lndia, finally made their way to Orchard Lake. Today the group is somewhat dispersed but yet it helps support the poor in Poland and the only Polish mission in North Rhodesia. In 1949, a little paper telling of all thiswas founded, today it still continues to serve as the bond of union among the members by bringing to them the latest news. Staff: Faculty Advisor: Rev. J. Gabalski, Editor: C. Skowronski, Associate Editors: B. Kaczmarczyk, T. Ramotowski and M. Kaminski.

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PITTSBURGH CLUB From the City of Steel Mills: The Pittsburgh Club introduced raw materials upon which the other clubs can improve. lt has introduced an associate membership, the publication of a newsletter, and in order to acquire a financial backbone, it has established a Permanent Scholarship Fund. The club is small and com- pact: it has contributed generously to Orchard Lake in proportion to its means. Officers: Moderator: Rev. F. Soika, President: M. Bienia, Vice-President: J. Katshir, Treasurer: S. Kasprzycki, Secretary: E. Bula, Sergeant at Arms: S. Redmerski. Y.. A . THE SEMIJNARY SODALITY A medal on a ribbon of blue sym- bolizes the n of Mary. From the very of the young men as mem- bers in through the daily beads, the weekly recitation of the and into the personal devotions the medal on its ribbon of blue the hearts of the Sodalists, a sym- o ardent devotion to the Mother of Moderator: Rev. A. Maksimik, Pre- . Penszynski, Vice Prefect: L. Novak, Sec- A., Hapanowicz, Treasurer: T. Ratai, nt at Arms: G. Smolka. THE CHICAGO S CLUB The Chicago Students both moral and financial support to Lake. One of its main activities is play during the Christmas season are home on vacation. This plans a trip to St. Joseph, hoping to foster stronger establish their reputa- tion in a new area Mid-West. OFficers- Rev. E. Skrocki, Presi- dent: T. Pfaweckl, Vice-President: E. Bloch, Treasurer: S. Dominick, Secretary: J. Murzyn.