South Bend Catholic High School - Victorian Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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Class Will and Testament VVe, the Class of '39, who are destined to leave you physically, heartily aspire to be- queath our dearest individual traits to you, good Juniors. Lucille Nowakowski bequeaths her uncom- mon handwriting to Roman Pajakowskig her ease in making excuses to Edward Trok. Virginia Rozewicz Wills her accomplish- ment in writing Polish to Clarence Grzesk and Virginia Oshinski. Edmund Dulcet wills his popularity with the Freshmen to Emil Klosinskig his football ability to Walter Trzopg his height to Alfred Tajkowski. Irene Lepkowski Wills her dilatory tendency to Alvina Borkowski and Olga Nowak. Lucille Maternowski wills her big eyes to Martha Czerniak and Olga Slesinski. Henry Gudynowski wills his typing laurels to Stanley Klota. Esther Pajakowski wills her obstinacy to Ben Zalasg her nonchalance to Esther Morenc. Jean Szuba bequeaths her argumentative ability to Joseph Powicki and Virginia Kar- bowski. Joseph NVisniewski wills his ability to handle a car to Lucian Szymanskig his per- manent wave to Justyn Soleta. Loretta Starczeski wills her art of danc- ing to Anita Slominski and Irvin Zielinski. Mary Jane Poore wills her dignity to Loretta Gorka. Aloysius Ciesielski wills his ambition to be in school early each morning to Eugene Luzny and Clyde Heintzleman. Gertrude Chelminiak bequeaths her oratori- cal ability to Bernice Piaseckig her literature note book to Leona Jeziorski. Page Twenty-Six Loretta Lewinski wills her cheerful disposi- tion to Mary Demskeg her cheering throat to Joan Markowski. John Torzewski wills his power to rule to Edward Gadacz. Sylvia Sosinski bequeaths her punctuality to Irvin Gorski. Gladys Nowak wills her exactness in apply- ing cosmetics to Joan Przestwor and Genevieve Olejniczak. Leo Wallish wills his vocal powers of mak- ing soap box orations to Stanley Kandzierski and Matt Rutkowski. Yolanda Kielton bequeaths her speed in shorthand and rapid transcription to Jeanette Kusmierzg her biology notes to Alice Pianow- ski. Geraldyne Rybicki Wills her capability of riding a bicycle to Dorothy Grzeszczyk and Tillie Zarembka. Modest VVendowski wills his ability to avoid payment for admits to Louis Buda. Gertrude Nowakowski wills her dignified gait to Marie Manuszak. Wanda Liwosz bequeaths her modified voice to Virginia Slott and Henrietta Lewinski. Roman Kowalski Wills his timid disposition to Joseph Marshallg his skill at working Chemistry equations to Stanley Cegielski. Gertrude Hazinski wills her height to Hen- rietta Kowalski and Alex Wcisel. Jane Kujawa leaves her domestic skill to Barbara Jankowskig her quiet Ways to Antoi- nette Sokoloski. Edward Szaulewicz wills his ability to dance the Polka to Sylvester Kolberg his The Victorian

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The Romance of The Thirty Ninera Too soon has the summer vacation ended, but knowing that we were to enter high school, somehow it made a difference--- And, so cn September 7, 1935 one hundred and sixty am- bitious students gaily paced their way toward a long, white, wooden building, the St. Hed- wige High School, which they humbly chose as their laboratory of attaining a true, Ca- tholic education thai was to lay the founda- tion for their future life. On that day about fifty graduating students from our four respec- tive Polish parishes were able to Hnd this Ca- tholic institution that was to further the edu- cation which they had been receiving in the elementary schools. Wife thank God that He had given us the opportunity and helped us find our true goal. . Recognizing our frail condition and timidity upon entering school, our dear upper-classmen decided to promote and assure our sociability and cooperation with the rest of the school by means 'of holding a Freshmen Initiation Day which concluded with a matinee enter- tainment. Under the splendid care and guid- ance of our sponsors, Sister Danielita and Sister Alice Marie, we showed our qualifica- tions by studying diligently and earnestly sup- porting the various school activities. To widen our interest in the Polish literature and his- tory, Polish clubs were organized namely, the Kosciuszko Club and Conrad Club. It wasn't long before we witnessed the final examina- tions, and with the happy news of our promo- tion to the sophomore grade, we anxiously awaited our second year. The happy faces that appeared the follow- ing year in September still were smiling how- ever, their number was slightly decreased. This year we were fortunate in having as sponsor, Sr. M. Agneta, who enormously strenghtened our characters through her re- The Victorian liglous teachings. Acquaintecl with the school. we became more active by participating in dramatics. A Polish play titled, VVithout Mother's Blessing, went off with great suc- cess. As our sophomore year climaxed, every- one within the school experienced a sad loss, the replacement of the Hcly Cross teachers by those of Resurrection. It was our principal and great pioneeress, Sr. M. Severina whose hard and patient work everywhere and every- time turned the spark of the school's existence into a fiame, and we felt her change. Through her efforts the Poles cf South Bend were given more recognition and authority. However, in our Junior year we greeted our new succeeding principal, Sr. Pauline Agnes and the Resurrection Sisters whose kindness and solicitude we realized at once. We con- tinued cur class studies with the ambitions that become Juniors, and we made strides and efforts in all classes and school activities. Gertrude Chelminiak brought our class glory by winning first prize in the Anti-Tuberculosis oratorical contest. At last our final year had come, and it came with elating news that a spacious and well equipped building was granted to the Poles of South Bend to replace the former St. Hedwige High School. Our heart and soul craved for great things. We plunged into studies, we resolved to be the most alert classg we followed instructions, and in all we proudly stood as one. The interest of the whole school was at heart, and in all instances we deemed it necessary to be what was expected of us dignified Seniors. As the year ebbed into eternity we yearned to stop its rapid flow, but so goes each year and ours is finished. ZENOBIA ORSZULAK JEAN GASZEWSKI EDWARD SZAULEYVICZ Page Twenty-Five

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Class Will and Testament ff'ontinued from Page Twenty-Sixl dramatic skill to Chester Migasg his humor to Clarence Grzesk. Genevieve Strozewski bequeaths her ability to collect class dues to Irene Szymanowski. Zenobia Orszulak wills her natural curly hair to Lucille Guzickig her silence to Bertha Budzinski. Edward Kush wills his shyness to Dorothy Wegner and his art of drawing to Benjamin Zalas. Cecile Rozploch bequeaths her impetuous temper and tardiness to Helene Chelminiak and Melvina Pierzynski. Kenneth Oshinski wills his musical talent to Leonard Campanale. Jean Gaszewski bequeaths her ability to conceal her inner feelings to Dorothy Kurek and Esther Kopinski. E55 ADIEU Many a day we toiled hard, And now at last that we must part We thank you Alma Mater dear For as our guide, you kept us near. You taught us how to lead our lives And to succeed in all our strifes, Through your kindness we learned a Way That we can follow day by day. In our work you were our aid But before these moments fade, We won't fail you, hold no fear, Kind Adieu, Alma Mater, Dear! LORETTA STARCZEWSKI '39 The Victorian Joseph Hartwick wills his Civics Note Book to Marshall Stoughton. Loretta Ruszkowski wills her desire to hear concerts to Clara Ewaldg her quiet disposition to Emanuel Gondeck. To the Juniors as a whole we transmit the cherished and condign name of dignified Sen- iors and the honor to hold Hrst place in school. To the Sophomore-s, our Sister Class, we bequeath our ambition to study, and to the Freshmen our school spiritg to the faculty our promise to remain alert and faithful to their instructions. LORETTA RUSZKOWSKI SYLVIA SOSINSKI MARY JANE POORE LUCILLE MATERNOWSKI Senior Class of '39 SSD WS FAREWELL On the way, the world to face And leaving us today Starting for some other place Alone to make your way, I wish that I could write And tell what's in my heart But I cannot tonight When Seniors and Juniors part. Our hearts are swelled with joy VVe wish them all success To every girl and boy God's luck and happiness. These days we will remember Tonight we say goodby To every Senior member Of South Bend Catholic High. ANITA SLOMINSKI '40 Page Twenty-Seven I