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

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shorthand, typing, accounting Perfect copies, a mark of achievement, were attempted by seniors Patricia Mikolajczyk, Christine Sztaba, Michael Stadulski and Joseph Giera as they practiced proper placement on letter heads and other business forms in Typing II. Besides gaining experi- ence and competence, they also increased in speed and accuracy. Echoing through the corridors, the rhythm of the music from the typing room, the reviewing of Gregg forms and the clicking of the adding machine fascinated us while the per- sistent business students attempted to master the various skills. Those of us, who as freshmen anticipated a future in business, waited eagerly to be part of those bewildering classes. Finally, on our first day how strange and awkward we felt tapping the typewriter. Our fingers just would not hit the proper keys. Eventually, on learning the various business forms, we soon achieved our definite goal, 60 wpm. Then, a new code with curves, loops, hooks and lines be- came a part of our everyday language. Repetition of these forms proved helpful both in Shorthand I and Transcription. Accuracy and neatness were always essential in our letters. Bookkeeping, with its debits, credits and journals, at- tracted many of us who enjoyed working with numbers. This job training prepared us well for our careers in business. Proofreading a transcript for mailabiiity were senior stenogra- phers, Carol Wadino, Marlene Jaroma and Irene Zimny, who proved that they were well on their way to be excellent secretaries. Testing Carolyn Gustanski's speed in spelling and reading Gregg outlines from the board was Shorthand I student Lucille Pelc. 29

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We built skills The experts' rhythm drill was demonstrated by senior Jerome Cesulski to fellow-rookie typists, (clockwise) Barbara Koslowski, Aloysius Zielinski and Cynthia Kolodzieiczyk. Along with speed, efficiency was also of prime importance in Typing I. 28 As posting from the journal to the ledger accounts often cre- ated a problem, Edmund Czarnecki showed the correct procedure to perplexed bookkeepers, Geraldine Jankowski, Larry Puma and Carol Cybulski who listened intentty to the important points.

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In elective courses, our creativity Through constant practice, Beverly Dudek, Carole Kaminski, Ali- Christine Solowski accompanied them. As members of the Girls' cia Delfert and Barbara Forczak sang in perfect harmony whenever Glee club, they enjoyed taking part in many group activities. Singing in unison under the direction of Mr. Gerald Shirilla pro- vided many hours of pleasure for Glee club members. Back Row: Robert Pachla, Edward Kirpluk, Zbigniew Wrobel, Lucian Domin, Richard Dudzinski, Alex Adamski. Front Row: Timothy Warda, Don- ald Nawrocki, Michael Filipek, Dennis Biess, John Wolyniak, Law- rence Ranke. Richard Walerowicz accompanied the boys' group. For the Christmas assembly, the girls joined the male choraliers to produce a truly impressive presentation of the Nativity story. 30