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

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A Clipping from The Light That' Never Failed Centuries seem to have gone by, since I have left ther portals of Dear G. C., and yet, when I reflect, it is only ten years,-years that have borne their fruit. The duties connected with my office as editor-in-chief of The Light That Never Failed take up so much of my time and at'tention that I have lost track of my classmates who have during these years taken up thei-r respective careers in this busy world. It was fate therefore that attended me on this memorable day in 1941. I came to the office Monday morning as usual, ready 'to' begin the routine of the day. The .secretary was summoned to bring the reports to be published on the tenth anniversary of the alumni of 1931. Among these, l find news of the Old Good Coun- sel Alumni. Oh, what cherished memories revive! Piorrgetting all the responsibility and worry of my office, with a fluttering heart I read and live over my school days. This is what I find: Mrs. Rodney Platt, former Miss Virginia Konopa, will enstertain the President of G. C. University and his wife at a din11er, Wednesday, July 15th, at her residence in goalie Forest. The president and Mrs. Platt's husband were once fellow students at 'a e. An exhibition of Miss Cecilia Ryba's paintings is now shown at the Fine Art In- s-titute. Her recently completed picture of Our Lady of America, has greatly added to her already established reputation. Sister Mary Agneta, O. S. F. tformerly Susan Miotkel was awarded first prize for a dissertation written as a parti-al fulfillment of the requirements for a Ph. D. degree. It was proclaimed a work of unique value in the educational field. The article will appear in the current educational magazines. -Sunday, July 12th, Miss Rose Przybyla will make her stage debut at the Palace Theatre, playing a part in Mother's Best P-al. She is also scheduled to play the leading role in Life's Trial two weeks from now. Miss Rose has already dis- tinguished herself with her unusual talent in the dramatic world. At a recent Teachers' Conference, Miss Stephania Krauklis proposed the in- troduction for experiment the method of the Unit Teaching in secondary schools. As principal in the Normal School, Miss Krauklis has directed her efforts toward the organization and improvement of the curriculum in High Schpols. Mr. and Mrs. Kazmierczak announce the departure of their daughter, Henrietta, on a tour to Europe to complete her education. Miss Kaimierczak received a schol- :rrship for a post graduate course in Europe 'last month at the University of Chicago. Illinois' champion typist, Miss Praxeda Bederska, will act as private secretary to Mr. Stein, president of the new Silk Corponation. A noted Parisian designer acknowledged Miss Marie Smulka's style in modeling dresses and hats far superior to her own. She -offers to pay her passage to Europe if Marie consents to work for her. The appearance of a noted soloist, Miss Violet Kaczmaryn, alumni of 1931, will be a special feature in the annual concert of Good Counsel. She will grace the oc- casion with two selections, Ave Maria and Beautiful Night. Miss Anna Putyra, graduate of Chicago Physical Culture School, is now a teach- er of athletics at her Alma Mater. She is doing splendid work. The girls have won the third annual championship in basketball in succession. The Women's Polish Association headed by Mrs. Badczynska, former Miss Helen Brodkowicz, is making preparations for tnhe reception of the Polish Consul. A ban- quet will be held in his honor at, Mrs. Badczynska's residence. Among fthe celebrated musicians of today, is Miss Anna Wych, pianist and founder of the Ann Conservatory of Music. She is now touring in Europe and giv- ing concert programs. A list of books suggested as an indispensible reference in the school libraries may be obtained upon request fron1 Miss Stella Wierzbowska, head librarian at XVashington, D. C. Dartmouth, Wisconsin's finest hotel, was opened June 21, under the manage- ment of Madame Sophia Tymczyszyn. If you are looking for hospitality, dine and room here. .... if g.ffQQggl..+15E 'ig , Cixi, 51 - A .XXX hw. X -1 l. Eiiiiil- ' iv' Q er Page Fifty nine up 4 7'

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C! gfvkac 0 UN s EL 0 1L,1931,gq Seniors' Farewell To the members of the Faculty, we bid farewell. lt is your arduous task which is crowned by joy and satisfaction. Your untiring efforts and motherly guidance, we will always cherish, as our dearest treasure. Our future successes and joys are the harvest which you have planted. Everyone of us tremble, as we are about to leave, and enter alone upon the path of life without the kindly guidance and wisdom which from our Alma Mater we have always known. Although far off shall we be in a distant land, our thoughts shall be with our Dear Alma Mater to whom we owe all. We extend our most sincere thanks to you for your whole-hearted interest and untiring patience and efforts in directing our steps safely on our road to the Castle of Virtue and NVisdom.,' May your labors be blessed with abundant fruit, and may the souls you will guide and minister to in 'the future be your joy and consolation, here below, and in heaven, your beautiful and everlasting crown. Once more we bid You, sweet farewell with the hope that this departure may not last forever. Class of '31. A TRIBUTE T0 JOSEPHINE K. Dear pal, we missed you so, your absence left our spirits low. VVe pondered on why couldn't necessity wait, until you had finished your last year with us. But such is life and we can be thankful for the three years spent with you. In our thoughts you were here, doing what we chanced to do, saying what we said and making merry with us. Any occasional news of you brought us joy. We hoped and prayed for your success and still hope and pray that it is yours and ever will be. SENIOR'S LITERARY CIRCLE Praxeda Bederska ........................................ ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Helen Brodkowicz ............ .................... C HARLES DICKENS Violet Kaczmaryn ................ ........ R OBERT BROWNING Henrietta Kaimierczak ....... ................ B OOTSH TARKINGTON Clara Kolaciriska ........... .............................. C ANON SHEEHAN Virginia Konopa ........ ....,..... M ARY ROBERTS RINEHART Stephania Krauklis ........ .......... J AMES RUSSELL LOWELL Susan Miotke ......,.............. ............... T HOMAS CARLYLE Josephine Piorkowska ..... ............... M ARK TWAIN Rose Przybyla ............ ........ C HRISTINE FABER Anna Putyra ..... ............ .I OSEPH CONRAD Cecilia Ryba ......... ....... E DGAR ALLAN POE Sophia Sawicka ...... ...................... B RET HARTE Marie Smulka .......... ................................... S IR WALTER SCOVI' T Anna Tomkowicz ....... ............................................................ O 'HENRY Sophia Tymczyszyn ...... ....... H ENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOVV Stella Wierzbowska ..... ................................................. C HARLES LAMB Anna Wych ................. ............................................. A LFRED TENNYSON Page Fifty-eight

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. it-CCUALC 0 U N s EL o R,1931,g Miss Josephine Piorkowska is now a graduate and registered nurse at St. Mary's Hospital. :She does her work cheerfully and conscientiously rendering thereby real service to the doctors and the patients. Justice above all were the constantly repeated words of Miss Anna Tomko- wicz at the trial of a woman whose offence was defending her children fr-om a cruel father. Miss Anna voiced her defense of the accused so logically and affectively that the jury were won over and issued a verdict of acquital. Science has finally broadened the knowledge of vitamins. Miss Sophia Sawicka embodied her five years experimentation and study of this substance in a book Vi- tamins and Their Value to Man. As I put aside this report, thousands of thoughts rapidly crowd my min-d. In a kaleidoscopic fashion, these personages and the various incidents associated with their schooll career move before me. Commencement day, in particular, is imprinted deeply in my memory. I can hear once more eighteen girlish voices in unison promising that the light of virtue and wis-dom, that Alma Mater imparted to them, would ever remain a living power within them. Yes, they have promised then to follow n-0 other path to success but the one illumined by that light. And I am hap- py, for they have been true to their Alma Mater and to themselves. Clara Kolacifiska, '31. ADIEU! Our High School career has already reached its end. We have completed an- other phase of life's work-work which we assure you was not always easily ac- complished. Yet all was not hardship, for pleasure was found in all our tasks. The previous years spent at Good Counsel were like dreams so brief in length. Our Freshmen days seem but yesterday. In that year we did many idiotic things, but then, so did a multitude of other Freshies. The school curriculum and rules affected us like the sea monsters -affected the people of old. In our Sophomore and Junior year we were already well aware of the methods and rules of the High School. We began more serious work, but we have striven to enjoy immensely the school outings, parties and other amusements. Through these years we shared in defeats, pleasures and triumphs. Our thoughts and interests were considered as one. But the day of our departure from these wonders marks a great change in our life. All of us are now seriously considering the future, for we must all leave G. C. Our training in the service for life has reached its conclusion. The time has now come when we must leave and bid Farewell. We are com- pelled to sever the ties of friendship that have bound us closely for four years. Though we may never see one another again, that feeling of true friendship, sym- pathy and love will never, never cease. Adieu,' we say to our former days at our Alma. Mater, to all our friends old and new. Adieu to our dear teachers and instructors who have worked and striven daily for our benefit. You have encouraged us on to higher endeavors and stronger efforts. You understood our wants and have aided and directed us to the hidden? treasures which we are to take to the Castle of Virtue and Wisdom, that is into ie. As the High School gates now close behind us, we cast our last Farewell to all whom we left behind. We hope that those who will follow us shall find joy and success in 'all their achievements. Whether the future finds us in a pleasant environment, or on the thorny road of life, we will always bear in mind the dear days at Goodg Counsel. We will often think of our instructors who led the way and gave us the key to the treasures which we take as our heritage into the world today. We will also remember all the plea- sant incidents which happened during our presence. We also bid a sweet good-bye to all our dear schoolmates with whom we associated for such a long time. Never will we forget their smiling faces. Deep and lasting regret fills our hearts, that all this had reached its goal so soon. With confused feelings for the past, stand before us co-ntemplations for the future which have enticed us forward and allowed us to stand before the golden gates of the Castle of Virtue and Wisdom. Henrietta Kaimierczak, '31, Page Sixty