St Casimir High School - Casmirecho Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 11 of the 1959 volume:

OASMIRETTE Volume XV. N0. 4 St. fasimir High Schcol - Deiruil. Mich. . June. 1959 Downward: Donald Okon Presidentj Magna Cum L;ulde: ngry Ann XViIczewski. U3refecd Cum Laude; Louise Sumpter, CIass Treasured Cum Laude; Ernestine Koch SchooI Treasured Magna Cum Laude; Christine Novak LSchool Secretary Magna Cum Laude; Laurence Skorzke Srudent RelationH Scholastic Society; Sophie VUojna C1ass Secretary1 Scholastic SW ciety; Victor Sochocki, Scholastic Society: judith Zimski, Cum Laude; Nlargaret Makowiec, Scholastic Society. See p4 2L Page 2 CASMIRETTE JUNK. 193? OUR HONOR STUDENTS 03. D DONALD OKON President Don. :1 bright O K 0 N Very respectful and loving clean fun. A NIAGNA CUiVl LAUDE is his suture, At U of D he'll aspire for more. He Willi settle for no loss, Than to replace JOHN FOSTER DULLES. MARY ANN WILCZEWSKI A Sodalily Prefect full of charm There is no one she would harm; Earned a CUM LAUDE without fuss, Just a personality plus, plus, plus! Sladonnn College '- hcr inspiration. Teaching profession - her aspiration. LOUISE SUMPTER A clam treasurer, 1 scholarship lass Madonna College falls within her class. A capable CUM LAUDE grad. Tell us how many can heat that! ERNESTINE KOCH Lovely Ernie. she's so tall. A real athlete who love; ball. A conscientious treasurer of top'qunlity class. A daily communictmt at Holy Nlass. A MAGNA CUNI l.AUDE? Yes. yes. yes: CHRISTINE NOVAK A High School Secretary, oh so sweet iKindly Christine can't he beat. Earning .1. MAGNA she knows books by cover, As U of D will soon diseover. LAURENCE SKOTZKE W'e know a buddy whose name is Scurry, A great spirit in a small body. Now he's head of Student Relations, Some day heill head the UNITED NATIONS. SOPHIE WOJNA Sophie. an able Class Secretary, Loves art that is culinary, Whenever the Seniors .1 party would make, Scholarly Sophie presented a cake. VICTOR SOCHOCKI His name is Slim,' He holds math in esteem. But somebody always munches On his delicious lunches. W'hen Slim is out of vision, His sandwich disappears XVith mathematical precision. JUDITH ZINISKI Judy's a girl thats really clever, And knows how to handle every lever. A CUM LAUDE Nliss with loads of talent, She finds idleness repelentt MARGARET MAKOWIEC , hilargc is simply - indescribable, T Shegs most friendly and really' - reliable. v . Has ah'originalsense of humor Combined with? seriousness that deed L-her-honotr ' - . ' ' G r a d u a t 1 o II By Edgar A. Guest This is the day your father looked for; Day mothers cooked for. This their dream mission; Since your birth tion. This the waited: Day when you have. graduated. VOUI' SClYCd and and this their their one ambi- ior which tllcyK'c day In that cap and gown youire wear- ing. At you staring. Theirs the joy, while they are living, You alone have power of giving. Day of days! On you depending. Your commencement. theirs the ending. now with pride they're As you stand there, and are hearing Friends and loved one gladly cheer- ing, From the way youfve toiled and striven Come to them iven. Should you fail them some tomor- row Just as days would be their sorrow. the pride yoqu Even in your cradle sleeping, You had this day in your keeping. Now from school as youire depart- ing. And the task of life are starting Give them joy and Fail them never Keep their pride in you forever. Dear Graduates, Godspeed to you, dear Fifty- Niners, as you have so often called yourselves. May your future path be less tugged than that of the '59ers who have gone the Alaskan Wlay. The ideals of your 53m Mater have been deeply impressed upon your youthful minds and hearts. Keep them and cherish them dear- ly. Make every effort not to do any- thing that would disgrace your school or hurt the Church. MAy your graduation he a perfect commencement of a future, replete with happiness and abundance of Divine blessings. Sister M. Amelberga, Principal Sincerely, GRADUATES COLLEGES Sixteen graduates. out of Ihll'lV- C H OOSE seven will pursue higher education in the subsequent scholastic year. Deanna lVliarka. Louise Sumpter, hlary Ann lVilczewslti have been admitted to h'ladonna College. -- Louise Sumpter awarded a scholarship to that institute after taking .1 competitive examination. Earl Hatty, Donald Okon. Vic- tor Sochocki. and Christine Novak are yearnin for learnin. at the Univ- ersity of Detroit. Patrick Ficek and Joe Szewczyk have submitted application forms to Highland Park Junior College. while Rudy Diaz will strive to dev- elop his artistic ability at Commer- cial Artist School, Detroit. Following the footsteps of Flo- rence Nightingale are iVleri Lepo- rowslci and Arlene Rizner who will train at Shapero School of Nursing and Goldberg School respectively. Victoria Cassar. Clara Smith. E- rika Merkler, land Margaret Nlako- wiec. will advance their clerical skills at Burroughs Training Center. was BACCALAUREATE SERVICES SLATED FOR JUNE 7th Diplomas certifying graduation of thirty-seven Seniors will be pre- sented June 7th, The academic pro- cessional and rccessional matches will be highlighted by the presence of an honorary guard. Baccalaureate services will be held at the 10:00 oiclock Mass with Rev. E. NIaisel as celebrant. Com- mencement address will be render- ed by Rev. J. Kubik, professor at Orchard Lake. After receiving the diplomas, the graduates will consccrate themselves to the Mother of God. JOB ABILITY TESTED The Michigan Employment A- gency tested the seniors relative to each oneis possibility for future jobs. The tests included general arithmetic, determing similiarities of objects, and manual efficiency. Mr. Hammer, head of the M. E. A., counselled each senior individu- ally and reported the results of test findings. Class of ,59 is grateful to Sister Amelberga, Principal, for this op- portunity and to the M.EA. for rendering this service. J Line, 1959 CLASS VICTORIA CASSAR Vickyfs clmhes are always near A real dressy girl You'll have to meet; A prim lirclc lady is this miss. XVlio likes everything Just like this! MERI LEPOROWSKI Crafty and clever in lxer own way Mcri will always be; But to the needy or those who ail. Slic will be a Niglitringalc. KATHLEEN MALONEY A shy and sweet, kindly miss Lives 3 life full of bliss; She does her chores off and on. Showering kindness on every one. ERIKA NIARKLER Wlant a roal friend? Erika will stick with you to the end. Reserve and tact are her traits, XVhatcver She does is really great. DEANNA MIARKA XVllen you want a friendly smile Give Deanne a little trial: There isnit a person in the class XVho didift get hlep From this congenial lass. CASMIRETTE - maul EWZYM1EE$X5H SANTOS CAMPOS Now Saint is truly up to the bat. Sure he knows where he's at. The ball is thrown but he misses; He strikes only those balls That he wishes. HENRY CHMAJ Hank is known better as Jakcii; But as you know Jake is 3 fake : Ever ready to lend a hand, He holds tht class at his command; No better Joe in any land. CLYDE CLICK Clyde, the owner of FURIOUS FURRY XVill get you places in a hurry; IF you date and get there, You,ll have plenty Of time to SPARE! RUDY DIAZ Rudy is one of smaller beings, But small packages carry good things. In social affairs he does his part. And decorates dance halls W7ith his art. PATRICK FICEK A guy thaiis really cool, Believe me, brother, Pat's no fool. He bows to this lady and that And then plays hard to get? Page 4 MOTTO: Second Best Is Never Good Enough MALELEINE OPERHALL Midge. a dark-hmred girl With b'iillinnt elves. Is a good choosch Fussy. But wise. ROSE PYONK Rose really isnl too tall But that doesn't matter at all; Always quiet as we see. Shin be kind to you and me. ARLETTE RIZNER krletrcis a girl that-s verv well known If youie in need of a friendly loan. A generous heart. a helping hand Arlene will always lend. CLARA SMITH Clara is a girl chaff. rather shy But she always greets you with a pleasant HP; XWhether she goes to dance or party In four years of school She was NEVER TARDY!!! STACEY XVISKA Stacey has a winning smile Just sit and watch her for a while: She s always dressed up clean and neat, Shefs the girl thatis got the beat. CASMIRETTE June, 1959 PATRON: St. joseph FRANK GODEK Our wherv there's joy and laughter You don't knuw what 1165 after. You really have to rank To please Mr. Frank. DANIEL HARTMAN Dan is a man who-s on the beam. A .59 CadiHm: is his dream. Just wait .1 littlc And soon you'll soc. Mr. Hartman. the MANAGER 0; At. LQ p. EARL HATTY Earl, Earl, quite a guy Loves his PIZZA. my, 0, my! U. of. D. will got wind of this And there will end his DAYS OF BLISS ROBERT KOCIAN A friendlv chap with a heart of gold XVill never leave any one in the cold. Loyal and true to Buddy Clyde. Sticks through thick and thin at his Slde. Reliable, manly at his post, He rendera service where it's needed most. W'ALTER POLAKOWSKI XVaHy is a guy. full of whim and vigor Likes girls much as you can figurci You often hear his ha! ha! ha! Or if you're privileged - His cha! cha! Chaf A friend in need and a friend in deed, Heys the nices: guy You want to meet June, 1959 FLOWER: TEA ROSE PETER RAKOWSKI Pete. Pete, always neat Hes :1 guy that's Hep t0 the boar! Helpful and friendly with the boys. He seems to be the women's choice. CHARLES WHITE Captain of the bowling team Russ is always on the beam. VViLh his camera click. click, click. Russ will always to the trick. II: one,s in trouble now and tlmn Russ is the willing service 111:1!1 . RICHARD SULECKI Richie, Richie, quite a gent, To the bank hels always sent. He does his good deed for the day, A J. P, Morgan in his own way . RONALD PINKOS Ronnie just loves his drums. He doesxft care about what comes. Alma NIater, we sing Thee a song of praise Remembering happy days We pledge Thee our loyalty. Alma Mater, we think of the friends we,ve made. COLORS: RED AND XVHITE GREGORY ROlVlPS Auraxive :1nd kiznl. As good as vou can Emil Fine lad? You butt I just put W'XSKA r lici-ir illow ycu near you know he's always near; A cuning smile on lllG fase Tells you that his 58 Ford won Another fu ll race. jOSEPH SZEWCZYK 100.5 a man. very tall. You will never see him fall: At school he does his work. W'e know Joe. Hcis no jerk! Calm, cool. collected. He likes to beat And on WTl-xeni Skins'v Build up the heat. Together we worked and played United in Thee. All hail, all hail, our colors are flying above All hail, all hail, we honor the school that we love, Page6 CASMIRETTE NOSTALGIC REMENISCENCES by Santos Campos 59 Listen Grad, do you remember when you and I first entered our high school? Graduation seemed so very far away. As a matter of fact it seemed as if it would take a lifetime to graduate. Remember how we wondered why the Seniors looked so sad at Com- mencement time? It reminded me of the time my grandfather said good-bye at the train depot to my uncle, who was on his way to Korea. The thought lingered in my mind for quite a while. Those Seniors were not sending a son off to war . . . They were getting out of school!! They should be smiling and full of joy. The fascinating, adventurous world awaited them. I won,t be sad when I leave school? we repeated time and again in the last three years. It seems funny now. We are Seniors, nearing graduation and we too hate to go. Will we forget that freshman year when we wonderei what is was all about? That first Get Acquainted Dancew when we were forced to dance with our senior partner and trembled from fear of stepping over her shoes? Our knees knocked and our teeth chartered. We barely could pronounce our names. Our teachers complimented us for being so well dressed for the occasion, but we felt as if in a straight jacket. Remember? Or that awful feeling in the pit of our stomach when we failed to do out assignment or didtft study for the test? Or when we were caught cheat- ing any time? Will we ever forget how scarei we were when we played our first basketball game before a crowd? How we almost died when we were asked to make a public appearance at an assembly? How we never knew what to say when we were introduced to a stranger, and even more so, if we were to make the introduction? Or how embarrassed and scared we were when we first asked a girl for a date? How awkward we felt when we carried Sisters, books? How we felt when caught smoking in the tjohn ? How proud and happy we were when we received the smallest reward for something? How we were secretly happy when teachers rea cognized our work or had given us publicity in the Casmirette? How about the various speakers for numerous occasions? Good old- fashioned movies? Assemblies and glee club rehearsals? Shakesperean dramas in English classes? Panels and symposia in history classes? Broken tubes and barometers in Physics classes? Those non-proportional dia- grams in drafting classes? Will, we forget them too? Foremostly, our beautiful Senior Play, the coveted Ring Day, the breath taking Senior Ball, the fascinating ilIcicle Folly? the enjoyable Skip Day, Walled Lake excursion. What about the educational trips to Lansing, Greenfield Village, Historical Museum, D. B. 1., Ford Plant, Detroit Science Fair. Symphonies at Ford Auditorium? Rackham Build- ing? Library? How abotu the annual retreats? May Crowning Proces- sions? Monthly dedications to the Sacred Heart? This and much more is now only a memory, Somehow, somewhere within the recess of our minds and hearts we, graduates, are carrying out a nostalgic feeling for days gone by. UNDERCLASSMEN EXTEND GOOD WILL WISHES by Diane Mazur June 1959 marks a birth of a reach their desired goals. Others will go out and meet the world with a brisk handshake and a look of de- termination on their faces as they new kind of life for our seniors. They will no longer be seen walk- ing down the halls of St. Casimir High School, giving everyone a quick helloi9 as they hurry to their classes. Some might be walking down the halls of a college, getting the higher knowledge necessary to add their number to the working po- pulation. To each and every one of you. we. the juniors, wish happiness and a rich, full like that will bring honor to your God, your name, your classmates, and the graduat- ing class of 1959 of St. Casimir High School. 7 , June7 1959 Congratulations graduates! And here's wish for you That all your hopes And plans work out The way you want them to. Sophomores TO MY BROTHER PAT, THE GRAD Spring, with its freshness and buoyancy is a time of bustling and feverish activity. One of the prin- cipal events of the season, of course, is graduation. And so St. Casimir will send its thirty-seven Seniors into the world where dangers lurk on every road. 1, your freshman brother, pray and hope that you will choose the right path and ulti- mately attain your covered goal - whatever it may be. -- Gerald Ficek '62 THANK YOU Mrs. Theresa Fullan, alumna, has graciously donated an Album of the Standard Records of W o r l d 'i 5 Greatest Music. These symphonic classics of im- mortal composers carry illustrations and musical commentary by out- standing authorities. The school gratefully ledges the valuable gift. acknow- We Will Always Remember by Linda Owens i62 June 7 -- Does this particular date mean anything to you? It cer- tainly does to the student body of Saint Casimir High. To the gra- duates of 59 it is a day of honor and glory; to the remaining stu- dents it is a day of sorrow and loss. 0:1 that day our seniors with their diplomas will leave S.C.H. never to return. In the past year they have set fine examples for all of us and we have sincerely appre- ciated their help. They have aided tremendously in all activities and social events and have helped us to differentiate right from wrong. Their graduation, on June 7, will be their first step in the long jour- ney toward adulthood. As they step forth into the world as young men and women of to- morrow, we wish them success and express our best wishes for their future years. E T . T. E R 11 M m e m e Q o E CAS June, 1959 Womento GLEE CLUB RING DAY GRADUATES BALL TRIP TO LANSING C A s M I R E T T E June. 1959 FOOTSTEPS . . . A COMIN AND GOIN WTTH NOBODY W'ALKIN' STRANGE LIGHTS . . . BLOOD CURDLIN' SCREAMS . . . Thrilling memories from the PANTHERS CLAW -- an evening 0f fun in a creepy old house on the coast of Maine The cast: Sophie Wojna, Ernestine Koch, Christine Novak. Wally Polakowski, Mary Ann Wilczewski, Henry Chmaj. Clyde Click, Santos Campos FPANTHER'J, Deanna Miarka7 Donald Okon, Earl Hatty: Louise Sumpter, Arlette Rizner, Pat: Ficek. Bob Kocian, Ronald Pinkos. Joe Szewczyk. Jerry Wiska. Stage crew: Gregory Ramps. Laurence Skotzke; Charles White Hmt in pictureh June. 1959 CASMIRETTE MEMORIES FOREVER As we look at the calendar we can see that June is here. The final days of our school year are slowly coming to a close. Everybody is look- ing forward to the day when the bell will sound off for the last time!!! The Seniors will end their stay and remaining classes will advance to new positions. by Steve Eckels l62 Now for a moment let us recall a few memories from the year just gone by. During its course, we watched intensly the Ctesents and the Flames battling on the court. Our assemblies were wonderfully conducted and the Senior play was a big hit. We enjoyed listening and speaking to the distinguished guest speakers who were present. And of these we had a goodly number thanks to the efforts of our good Principal. We attended the dances and enjoyed the many movies shown to us. We watched curiously as the Seniors did the grand march at the Senior Ball. Then the May procession became a fitting and beautiful memory for the Seniors to carry with them. For the Graduating Class this is all over; never to be forgotten. Their four years are up and they now go out to face the world. But for the rest of us. we'll be back at school next year to whip it up! ' ON THIS DAY 0H, BEAUTIFUL MOTHER . . . Queenls CourtzE. Merkler, C. Novak, A. Rizner, M. Wilczewski lPte- fectl, E. Koch, D.Miarka. R. Pyonk. Guard of Honor: D. Okon, W. Pola- kowski, E. Hatty. H. Chmaj. Good-bye, dear Grads, and donlt forget us. We,re going to miss you heaps! C A S M I R E T T E June, 1959 NEVER When the science teacher speaks Of breakage and of leaks And experiments start to hiss Do we admit who started this? Never! When we learn how France was run And who crushed Napoleon Do we think of Wellington? Confusing him with Hamilton? Never! In Sociology classes, so interesting, , . . Comes Jakes endless questioning: Do we tire and get hardened VJishing that he never started Never! When English tells of ladies fair, And why June days are so tare, Does our attention stray from there! To that certain maiden dear? Never! Do we quake and shake with fright Fearful of that dreadful plight, When at morning or at night Report cards reach our parents. sight? Neverl! But to change the tone 3 mite- Were the school hurt by some Wight, Would we greet that with delight And go without a fight? Never! Will we forget our buddies near And 5. C., our school most dear, Will we our hearts from S.C. sever? By the great hornspoon? Never! CLASS 1959 GRADUATES' ACROSTIC by Marge Makowiec ,59 if for the Sisters who worked for us each day, is for the trouble we gave them all the way. is for the Church we attended on Fridays, is for anxiety we caused being tardy. is for students? a courtesy rank . . . is for idiosyncrasies of each and every crank. is for Mary, choice, is for initiative needed for each course, is for Room 205 we leave to the junior Class! the Socialists: THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING by Judy Zimski 59 We, who are about to venture along the highway of life. realize that a solid cultural foundation has been laid for us over the years, upon which we should build our future. The enriching experiences we have shared along spiritual. academic and social lines we treasure dearly. Classroom instruction. educational trips, retreats, May Crownings, baseball and basketball games. dances and skating parties e all these are now pleasant memories. And even those experiences that seemed bitter in their own day, catty a tinge of sweet- ness now because we see them in true perspective which we lacked at the time. ' Some of us will go to college to further our education; some into the nurses training field; others into the field of engineering and science. Still others will aim at different professions or careers. No matter what field of work we pursue, our graduation will mark the beginning of self- direction? And self-direction means ability to tap sources, glean and re- cognize facts, make deductions, draw conclusions, and learn to accept the consequences for ones actions. Second best is never good enough? was our class motto. It is the hope of every graduate that we, Class 1959, will prove ourselves top quality people - good for God, good for country, good for society - because in the wrds of St. Francis, we lishall pass this way but once?7 EDITOR'S LAMENT They find fault with the editor, The stuff we write is rot; The paper is about as peppy As a cemetery lot. The paper shows poor management; The jokes they say are stale; The uppetclassmen holler The lowerclassmen wail. But when th papet7s printed And the issue is on file, If someone didnjt get one -- You can hear them yell a mile! If we print jokes, people say we are silly, 1? we donlt they say we are serious. If we donlt print contributions, We donlt appreciate geniusll If we do, the paper is filled with junk! If we clip things from other papers, XVe are too lazy to write ourselves. If we doxfr we are stuck on our own stuff. Now, like as not, some will say, Vile swiped this from some other paper - And XVE DID! Thanks. NODAHI. RECIPE FOR A DIPLOMA cups of Nlath teaspoon of General Science cup of Chemistry cup of physics cups of Religion cups of English cups of Drafting cups of History cups of Commercial teaspoon of Foreign Language cups of Minor ingredients Elubs, and Activities IQ uromNNA-cx-L-v-v- Put ingredients on table. Mix Math and General Science and one of major subjects into large bowl. Fold Chemistry into mixture. Beat thoroughly. Sift remaining major subjects with Clubs and add to wa- ter. Simmer whole mixture in large pot over low flame, Remowe from stove and beat with electric or hand beater adding English, History and Commercial alternately. Season with Activities. Pour into greased pans iprepared before handl. Bake in oven for 4 years. Remove and cool. Sprinkle awards and honors. SLICK TRICK Slippery ice, very thin; Pretty girl tumbled in. Saw a boy upon the bank -- Gave 3 shriek, and then she sank. Boy on bank heard her shout, Jumped right in - helped her out. Now hels hers -- very nice; But she had to break the ice. -Laugh Book Magazine