St Ladislaus High School - Torch Yearbook (Hamtramck, MI)

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insiqrm of distinction Joseph Szymanski, Salutatoria» Lillian Szydlowski, Valedictorian As society constantly grows more complex, the need for leadership becomes greater. leaders must be trained. St. l tdislaus High School strives to evaluate its leaders and recognizes them with the insignia of rank or honor. An earnest desire to render service to others, wholesome en- thusiasm and efficiency in extra-curricular activities, stu- dent participation in governing their own affairs, to- gether with an exceptional scholastic record arc its high standards of attainment. Six seniors of the 1953 graduating class have emblazoned the escutcheon of honor with highest scholastic standing for four years, further embellishing it with a high rating in personality, such as initiative, industry, accuracy, de- pendability, cooperation, courtesy and neatness. In view of successful achievement towards college, bus- iness. or a profession, two clubs with international ob- jectives honor several Ladislitcs, outstanding in academic attainments and leadership. The Rotary Club applies its ideal of service to worthy enterprise by the presentation of a beautiful watch. The representative senior girl, receiving the award, was Lillian Szydlowski. The Kiwanis International, devoted to the principle of service and advancement, also makes its award of a like valuable gift. The senior boy. deserving of the distinction, was Joseph Szymanski. Also, the Kiwanians offer a stu- dent trip, with expenses fully paid, to Wolverine Boys State at Michigan State College. Richard Dudck, a junior, received the benefit thereof. RELIGION ENGLISH MAT-HEMATIC TYPEWRITING Ql.' 'OOKKEEPTm 5 fONOMICS Seated Dolores Domanski, Eugenia Kolanowski; standing. Arlene Engeh Harriet Ciecieiski. Eugenia Ciesiclski. Lillian Szydlowski,