Good Counsel High School - Counselor Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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OUR SCHOOL To loyal Counselites of the past, present, and future, Good Counseli' stands for the greatest Catholic High School in Chicago. The girls call it great, not because of its size, but because of its great attainment within such a short time. Four years ago, under the auspices of the Felician Sisters the portals of Good Counsel High were opened for the first time, to all young ladies desiring a thorough Catholic Educaftion. The purpose of the school is twofold: To train ideal Catholic women whose lives will be guided by catholic principles, and to impart a broad general culture. All Catholic Secondary Schools exist primarily to provide religious education and opportunities for spiritual enlightenment and growth. This ideal is kept constantly before 'the minds and in the hearts of the instructors and the stu- dents. The school aims to achieve the second ideal by teaching a limited number of standard subjects, permeated by t.he spirit of liberal culture. The buildings are set on the picturesque thirty-four acre CZIIIIIJUS bounded by Peterson, Crawford, ltogers and St. Louis Avenues. The Library and Reading ltooms are spacious, well lighted, and well ventilated. Students have access at any hour both to the general and departmental libraries. The Physics, Chemistry and Biology laboratories are equipped with all thc latest of modern apparatus. The scholastic standing is held Zllllllllg the highest. Good Counsel has been af- filiated with the Catholic Univesrsity ot' America for a nulnber of years. January 15th, 1930. the school has been accredited to the University of Illinois, and few months later it has been recognized by the State of Illinois. March ltlth. 1931 it re- ceived membership in the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. XVe can proudly say that it is the only Catholic High School in Chicago that received such remarkable recognitions at such an early age. XVe can readily see that the achievement of Good Counsel is really a develop- ment that has come through the zealous labor of the Felician Sisters and the loving cooperation of all the students, past and present. f May our Lord shower upon you, dear Alma Mater, an abundance of everlasting avors. Anna Putyra, '3l. 'CRL H1 S 4 w 1 2 Page Flffy One P eo X ' ,I Q' n 64 , , gg mm.--w---?... gc-.. ..g.c-.-., .O gy.. . fd- 1.1 xv. N EAram.:.'.37.134-5...mmi: .r.w. z,.z3n.L.,..,,.L10... ..... .4 --.H H.. .......,. ,.,X.,.qgl 50 5422- gf ,gba W ' ' ' W ' f-- ' ' 5 WJ- gr., '.A.j ,QQ4 a I r 1' ' -V--1 -- ' I ?.-3.1,-' . 45 . 1 - X . it -.'. 15 .' . jf.:-1.3,- ' ,. .' s l ,ly ...M ..

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Km G ':,.- A: as 5 0 't D74 C 0 U N s E L o P, 1931 5 activity. Hard Time Parties, Senior banquets, miscellaneous programs and biology trips, occupied a warm 11ook in our hearts. Earliest endeavors were directed to our school-paper entitled Counselia which has embodied the news of every month, and to the annual, which we consider our treasure chestf' Eagerly have we watched Old Father Time hurrying in a rapid pace for the last three years, but now-We were n-ot reconciled with the thought that within a few weeks we were to enter the castle and become participants in that memorable banquet-Fortune smiled upon us. After cracking the hard nut, texamsl the moment of graduation arrived. The Gates opened at the request of our Alma Mater! At last, our dreams are realities! We have reached our coveted goal. Stella Wierzbowska, '31. - Sophia Tymczyszyn, '31. OUR TRIBUTE Oh, Alma Mater to us so dear, We leave your portals with many a tear, Knowledge, sweet mem'ries and every strife Shall accompany us through our life. Four years we've spent within your walls And now, when voice of duty calls, We must with you forever part, But with a sad and doleful heart. Departing this day, we say, goodbye! To You dear Teachers of Good Counsel High, And our thanks, we extend most sincere, For the kind guidance every year. Your counsels, advices, shall always abide In our hearts, as if at your side, Grateful forever we shall be For what we are, and in the :future will be. Farewell, to you dear students we say, Who have been friends to us every day, Whose winsome smiles we'll never forget, Since the day we first have met. Once again we bid You all adieu! Promising to be ever loyal and trueg And incessantly cherished in our memory will be, Our Alma Mater, Our Dear G. C. Helen Brodkowicz '31 BEFORE THE SCHOOL ALTAR Dear school, beloved school, we, your faithful daughters declare that to you we owe all our success and love. We promise that we will not annihilate nor abate your noble ideals, and that we will not dissipate nor lessen the spiritual treasure heaped upon us. We assure you that we will not forsake nor denounce your guidance concealed within our hearts in luminous letters. Oh, dear school, we solemnly declare to stand by you, protect you, and serve you forever. Sylvia Kolanowska, '32. Page Fifty

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V S 0 5 3? . 'UAL C 0 U N S E L 0 rc 1931! 5 The Key to Success Through labor to rest, through combat to victory. Labor, whether mental or physical, is man's duty. Lt consists in some particular occupation throughout life. To some it seems a burden, to others it affords happl ness. Whatever it may be, depends upon the individual himself. There i-sl a partic ular mission in this world for every man to perform. The one who finds his work need not ask for other blessings because he has found his life's purpose. To ac complish it, he must labor continually with all the energies of his soul. The idle who are ignorant of the meaning of labor often ask themselves, XVhy should life all labor be? It is evident that people of this type merely .seek self-satisfaction. They do not see .the necessity of sacrifice and working in harmony- with their neighbor Their success may be temporary, butt in time all pleasure and frivolity will cease They resemble parasites who shirk duty and live on the labor of others. Helpless and prone to melancholy they become victims of fate. They realize their loss of true happiness. On the other hand, the industrious find labor the only source of happiness. Life is like a stormy sea threatening to devour the vessel representing man's labor. Unless they incessantly resist and conf-ront the raging billows, they will fail to reach the port-their destination. The difficulties of life do not weaken their 'arduous spirit but satrengthenl it. No matter in what sphere one's duty lies, it is never degrading Contentment consists mainly in lending their brethren a helping hand and perform ing their respective duties worthily. Thus, not only have they peace of conscience but become fond of daily work which banishes weariness of heart and establishes a reputation among friends. Labor is practically the motto of all those who strive to achieve success. The genius, just as the common workman, leads -a life of intense labor. Before the title Genius is assumed, many great' obstacles must be conquered. The thought of his missi-on makes him realize the necessity of becoming a subject of ridicule until the world recognizes his service. It is true that man's abilities differ, but everyone must develop the talents possessed, otherwise, he becomes stagnant. The benefits derived from labor are numerous. Labor aids in developing and strengthening characterg it develops self-conltrol, responsibility, perseverance and sincerity through which esteem and respect as a citizen 'and a reputable position in the world is gained. Through effort, zeal, assiduity and self-reliance, one reaches his goal in life. The world needs men of great forbearance and determination to main-tain its morale. Those who in some way have contributed to the progress of the nation, were not men so much of genius but men of conviction and enduring capacity for work. Edison and Ford through their inventions and Holmes through his justice, have added to the development and prosperity' of our country. It is not within the power of all men to make such immense contributions, but it is man S obligation to face all fortunes and misfortunes and not to neglect labor. The per formance of our daily tasks brings pleasure, skill and above all success which re sults in peace on earth and everlasting happiness in heaven. Anna Tomkowicz, '31 Page Fifty-two