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

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s g ' K 5 C Ulte C O U N S is L 0 11, 1931 5 g xx'-ig? , lf' ' a3'exQ'4'-V The End of the Path ,I 'Q A Q .-, Q It We, the class of 1931, after fo11r years of strenuous labor, have reached that longed for goal, namely, the Castle of Virtue and NVisdom, which opened to us the golden gates of life. It is the end, and yet, it is the beginning. For many years, we have been gradually preparing to climb the rugged path that would lead us into the Castle of Virtue and VVisdom, but we did not realize that we would stand at its por- tals so soon. Childish pursuits in early years did not allow us to think of the fu- ture that was to contain many tiresome nights of study, endless days of indefatigable work and frequent failures. We did not imagine ourselves as grown-ups' and guests .'n the Castle of Virtue and Wisdom which we were determined to reach. When we grew older and assumed the work in the grades, the responsibilities of the future seemed vague. It was only on our en-trance into high school, that we under- stood the full meaning of success in life. Here, our thoughts, our actions, our en- vironment, influenced our development as intelligent young ladies. We realized also, that every opportunity which we had for education must be eagerly grasped that we may be prepared to meet the demands of life. Our experiences have constantly been greater, and through them we attained success. We were taught by our vir- tuous teache-rs to surmount the obstacles we had met, and to perform the tasks which were set before us. At times, we could not recollect why so much stress was laid upon this moral duty, but now, we know that, what we then regarded as drudg- ery was an absolute essential? part of our training. If we measure the merry moments together, the parties and social affai-rs, and the friendships that have grown up as a result of our association with each other, the time in these four years has quickly passed by. These pleasant days make us forget the arduous ones we have had. Dear friends, many are the motives which prompt us in our thanks for the fact that we are here. What our experiences both successful and unsuccessful have been, we will forever keep in memory. What our education has been to us, and what it will give us in the future, we ask you to judge by our achievements. But, we would be uniust, if we ourselves took all the glory for these successful accomplishments. Honor is due to our kind parents, dear teachers, friends and relatives who were so keenly interested in, and concerned with both our failures and successes. Little do we see how much our parents have denied themselves, and what this heroic sacri- fice has cost them. Then, too, profound respect is due to our teachers who helped us in our difficultiesyand who for four years have been our best friends and ad- visors, keenly feeling our victories and defeats. Allow us then to thank you sincerely and gratefully, our dear parents, teachers and friends for your sacrifice, effort, encouragement and advice which has aided us in o11r journey to where we now stand at, the gates of the Castle of Virtue and NVis- dom. Violet Kaczmaryn, '3l. Page Fifty-sim

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0nward and Upward The class of '31 has selected Onward and Upward as the beacon light to guide them safely within the portals of the Castle of Virtue and VVisdom. There, in the dim horizon, stands the Castle of Wisdom in all its majestic splen- dor. The entrrtance is heavily barred. Only those who continue onward through difficulty and adversity and upward with faith in the Almighty can emerge success- fully, after all barriers have been removed. During the years that have elaps-ed we have been adequately provided for, edu- cated and guided spiritually. In these, we have found comfort and happiness and above all God's blessing. In return, what do we give? After careful reflection, we admit with candor, Comparatively little. These by-gone years are but the yesterdays of today. Time crept upon us, and S0011 we will be left chiefly to our own resources. VVhether one continues life's work in life consecrated to God, in the state of matrimony, or in the performance of some useful labor in single blessedness, she will select the career that to her in- dividual mind will promote the greatest happiness here and hereafter. NVith Onward and Upward as our motto, we cannot fail to find peace and con- tentment that is the compensation for service well rendered. Neither can we fail to feel the satisfaction of accomplishment that penetrates one's very soul. We con- tinue onward in the execution of the work that makes for the progress of civili- zation. Onward, in the treatment of our fellowmen as one creation of the Almighty to another, for the perfection of mind and matter. Onward, to have the ability to look upon past mistakes not as regrettable instances, but as ta precaution for future actions. Upward, to make realism out of idealism and to have the power and cour- age to say that we would live it over in the same way. - As ag further assurance of success, we graduates, assert that an ideal in woman- hood should be maintained. We have selected the finest possible ideal and model, the Blessed Mary Mother of Good Counsel. Her perfection cannot be reached, for we are beings prone to err, but we can become like Her in many respects. If we re- member the morals instilled in our hearts and minds and the strengthening of the foundation of the religious principles at Good Counsel High School, it will aid in averting moral danger, and help us to reacxh our ideal and serve God as Mary did. Onward and Upward -is our ideal and watchword. If the ideal be not at- tained, at least, merit for the arduous effort put forth in striving fofr its attainment counterbalances the sacrifice and serves as an inducement for the furtherance of fortitude. Through the imitation of our ideal, self-sacrifice, and the desire to ac- complish what is expected of one, you cannot help but prove too great a force for the indomitable barriers of the Castle of Virtue and Wisdom and enter triumphantly. Admission has been granted us, but stop we must not, nay,-we must not even tarry. lt is but another achievement in the course of life time. Others will soon take our places here, and we must ever continue Onward and Upward. Virginia Konopa, '31. - - -.- . ff-.--1 1 , . , ..:: .... .......... v .mm .,... .... ' if 31 .'.'.viiq 'Alf-f N', ..,. .... , , ...... . .... ...... .... V H 1.9 ,.,. x 'QA f j, : ja , 1 . 6 - :L i 'Y G fm I X Zi: Eau vtv- 1 5' is-L,, J Page Fifty flue ,-

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Cur Library Here, live the dead, and speak the immortal. Every student of G. C. is well acquainted with this quotation because of his frequent visit to the library. Though located on the second' floor, it is not deprived of its daily guests. Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen .... all, find it a valuable source of information and regard it as a solemn chamber in which one can take counsel of all that has been wise, great, and glorious amongst our predecessors. The library, consisting of eleven thousand volumes, is always at the disposal of the students as well as' the faculty. The installation of the standard catalog sys- tem was completed the previous year, thus, rendering adequate service to the stu- dent body. The encyclopedia case, located in the south-eastern corner of the library, is constantly at -the mercy of the girls. R-arely is a book left unnoticed or untouched. Above these, are the -religion books with ample information' fort their readers. The history pupils take great interest in the history reference books, the ancient as well as the modern, which seem to obliterate their uncertainties and reveal the heroic deeds of our ancestors. Books of literature, rhetoric and grammar constitute the English section. Shakespeare with his dramas, Tennyson with his poems, Newman with his essays, and Scott with his novels open manifold avenues in the field of life. Fiction affords pleasure and occasionally eases the weary minds. The language department consists of books on Polish, French, Spanish, Italian and German. Latin and Greek, though dead languages, continue to live in the minds of thea Latin schol- ars who take pleasure in translating it. Books on the sciences as, Mathematics, Biol- ogy, Botany, Physiology, Physics and Chemistry, are not lacking. The rack with its latest editions of popular educational magazines, serves as a special supplement to the students. Last, but the mostly used, are the dictionaries. The scene in the library at noon, after class hours and particularly before examinations, reminds one of a swarm of busy bees in a hive. The most suggestive of these is the whispering equivalent to the buzzing of these little creatures. To the book-lovers, the library is a place of contentment and joy. It is a para- dise of delights wherein are contained those things' that inform the mind, stimulate the understanding, and uplift the soul. The advantages it offers are endless and priceless. Many moments of leisure, contemplation, and meditation are spent amidst these silent companions. They eagerly await us daily that we may digest the knowl- edge they offer and make it a part of ourselves. Diligently perusing these books, we fully realize Bacon's statement: Reading maketh a wise mang Writing a ready mang Conference a full man. This quotation strengthens the necessity of a library. Constant reading improves correspondence and produces eloquent speakers. Co- operation with these thousands of immortal friends, guides us on the road to pros- perity in our select profession. I love my books! they are companions dear, Sterling in worth, in friendship most sincereg Here talk I with the wise in ages gone, And with the nobly gifted in our own: If love, joy, laughter, sorrow, please my mind, Love, joy, laughter, grief, in my book I find. Stella Wierzbowska, '31. I J Y L H yn.. ..L-L steam. ,lsl LLM.- ...L l .-.Ll . . .221 aa. 2 the . ...... z'.:1:4:.:.a -asf li.'.4ffi.L.? 'gha- xk '.. :nw V- w 1,7 er Page Fifty seven 9 f A.. V