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

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Summary of School Activities fContinued from Page Twenty-Eighty Discussion contest that terminated the years' program of Rotary for high school men. wRIxNGLEias SOCIETY Edward Szaulewicz also represented the South Bend Catholic High School at the Ca- tholic Oratorical Contest, an annual feature of the Wranglers Society at the University of Notre Dame. . LEO WALLISI-I. PLAYS The members of the Dramatic Circle to which every student yearns to belong dis- played their eminent acting ability on Decem- ber 2 in honor of Reverend Francis Luzny's feast day. It was the Polish skit Fools are Born, and not Made presenting the Misses Loretta Starczewski, Joan Markowski, Bertha Budzinski, Alvin Borkowski, Henrietta Lew- inski, Loretta Ruszkowski, and Edwin Kapsa that began the school's stage performance for the '38 and '39 school year. In order to enlighten the school's friends of the Catholic students' talents, the student body presented an English play, Nancy's Tea Room, on January 16, 1939. The main char- acters were: Misses Loretta Gorka, Alvina Borkowski, Gertrude Chelminiak, and Mr. Ed- ward Szaulewicz. Supporting this cast were: Misses Verna Fras, Joan Markowski, and Loretta Ruszkowskig the Messrs. Emanuel Gon- deck, Eugene Niedbalski, Edwin Kapsa, Roman Kowalski, Joseph Chelminiak, Edward Van- DeVValle, and couples of various classes com- prising the dancing group. The Victorian The last public appearance was given on the sixteenth and eighteenth of April when a Polish comedy with Poland's folk dances was staged. In One of Us Must Get Married the Misses Lbretta Gorka, and Alvina Borkow- ski, the Messrs. Edwin Kapsa, and Modest Wendowski supplied the wit of the play. THE JUNIOR ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS LEAGUE Representing the South Bend Catholic High School at meetings of the Junior Anti-Tuber- culosis League every month either in the Court House or in some local high school were the retiring Senior, Gertrude Chelminiak and Vir- ginia Slott who will be the Senior representa- tive's successor and who in turn will be re- placed by Edwin Kapsa, now, Junior repre- sentative. These zealous workers' duty was and will be to stimulate the interest among the stu- dents in their respective schools to various activities sponsored by the association. Thus, this standard was kept in view when the Christmas Seal speech contest was undertaken, and we were proud to see that Gertrude Chel- miniak received third place in the county finals. LORETTA RUSZKOWSKI -O.. T0 THE GRADUATE You stand at the door of your dreams With the tasks of school well done, And may these happy dreams come true Every - Single - One. MARY DEMSKI '40 Page Twenty-Nine

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Summary of School. Activities YOUNG AMERICA ON THE AIR The Young America on the Air, a program for young students has been quite successful during the past season. This short memoran- dum, therefore, is to inform you of the memo- ries which will linger on in our memories for- ever and a day. Our iirst program was in October, it consisted of a discussion on elec- tions of the senior class officers, football play- ers, the first game of the season, our new coach, and the initiation of the new students into South Bend Catholic High. The par- ticipants of this program were the following: Misses Loretta Ruszkowski, Irene Lepkowski, Lauretta Lewinski, Messrs. Edward Szaulewicz, Roma.n'Kowalski, John Torzewski, and Joseph Wisniewski. Another interesting program in which the Seniors participated was on the twelfth of November. This program was in honor of the war heroes, living and deceased, who served their country and gave up their lives for a worthwhile cause. These participants were: Misses Jean Gaszewski, Loretta Star- czewski, Esther Pajakowski, Leo Wallish, Ken- neth Oshinski, Joseph Hartwick, and Roman Kowalski. The next program was held on Thanks- giving Day, to give thanks for all the good and blessings received. Students who took part were: Misses Gladys Nowak, Jean Szuba, Virginia Rozewicz, Henry Gudynowski, Modest VVendowski, and Leo Wallish. The program on December tenth was dedi- cated to Christmas in many lands. Par- ticipant in this program was Miss Mary Jane Poore who spoke on Christmas in France. Page Twenty-Eight On December 24, the students of the Senior Class sang carols and Christmas greetings were extended by Virginia Rozewicz, Loretta Starczewski, Lauretta Lewinski, and Edward Szaulewicz. The students sang to the accom- paniment of Cecile Rozploch. The program for January 21 was dedicated to Sister Pauline Agnes, C. R. in honor of her feast day. A student from each class ex- pressed greetings. They were: Freshman- Phyllis Rozewiczg Sophomorefiildwin Kapsa, Junior-Loretta Gorkag and the Senior was Edward Szaulewicz. This was the last of the programs. Thanks were extended to Schlcsser Dairy Products for giving us the opportunity of being on the air, also to Sister Catherine, C. R. for preparing the talks rendered at the programs. GERTRUDE NOWAKOWSKI and Y. KIELTON ROTARY CLUB Upon the invitation of the Rotary Club of South Bend, two Senior boys, as in the previ- ous year, were fortunate to participate in the Rotary Club gatherings held each Wednesday noon at the Oliver Hotel. At each of these meetings a lunch was served and a prominent business man or professionalist delivered an interesting and educational talk, or some other intellectual and beneficial program was con- ducted. Patriotism was and is being kept alive. At these weekly meetings, Leo Wallish represented the South Bend Catholic High School during the first semester, during the second-half year Edward Szaulewicz was the representative, who took part in the Rotary The Victorian

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Tribute to Our Parents Here we are, standing on the threshold of life, bent on going into some profession, hav- ing certain ambitions and goals to attain. To whom should we be grateful for giving us the opportunity to let our dreams come true? To you, our dear parents who have sacrificed, saved, and struggled to give us our education. But to you, the parents of the students finish- ing South Bend Catholic High goes a two-fold honor. You have gained for yourself the grace of God for partaking in such a beautiful and beneficial catholic program by sending your O Beautiful La O loving mother to you we pray, For your help and guidance every day. We place our wishes before your throne, Almost all are answered before they're shown. O holy lady thou art our queen Most just and loving thou has been. Thou reignest forever in this domain T'is you who relieve us mortals from pain. T'was through the prayer we said to you That now we have our new high school. boy and girl to a Catholic school to keep them in a good sound environment. You have at- tained more love and respect from our chil- dren who were able to grow spiritually, men- tally and physically in a catholic atmosphere. Therefore, we the Class of 1939 of South Bend Catholic High School dedicate The Victorian to you, our dear parents. May God bless you throughout your years, and may you receive the kingdom of heaven for your gallant sacrifices for us, your thankful children. LAURETTA LEWINSKI '39 dy of Victory O Lady of Victory we love thee well Never oh never our love lor thee to sell. Ours is the Mother of Victory Ours is the Queen of Peace Ours is the True Lady Viceroy Whose reign will never cease. We thank thee dearest Mother Never was there another Who did and obtained for us what you do, Our eternal and grateful tribute to you. ANITA SLOMINSKI '40 Let Us Waltz Along As We Say Good-Bye I just can't wait till the Senior Prom! exclaimed many of our high school students: and today it is a memory of a past realized. Busily engaged in study and preparation for other activities which neared the end of the school year, time passed quickly and the thrill- ing day was witnessed. It was the evening of the third of May, when the moon shone bright in the clear sky which was dotted with numerous stars, that the gentlemen gathered with their ladies in the beautiful and spacious ballroom, Palais Royale, with the intention of spending pleasant moments that will serve as memories and an experience to be reviewed in the future. Ob- serving all, it was evident that plenty of time was devoted in meeting the confusion of fuss- ing with the stiff collars, dressing of hair, and other undertakings which might have deprived one of the neatest appearance. When almost everyone was present, the music of Myron Walz rang through the ballroom and a tinkling joy penetrated the heart of each that was about to glide over the glossy iioor amidst Page Thirty the perfumed air via the corsages. After the waltzes were in swing, the striking colors of gowns appeared more beautiful with the formal dress of black and white. As the eve- ning progressed, everyone felt only the pleas- ant atmosphere and it seemed as if we were in Wonderland. Seeking the opportunity to add value and weight to the character of the affair all participants enacted the finest spirit of sociability and good conduct. It was now time for the Grand March at the head of which was the king and queen of the prom namely, Edmund Dulcet and Irene Lepkowski, two marvelous seniors whose friendliness, industriousness, an d appealing qualities had won them that honor. Right then and there it was time to waltz good-night and just as the echo of the har- monious music gradually faded way, so did the ladies and gentlemen who were homeward- bound, ready to indulge in the pleasant wand- erings of another dream. AL CIESIELSKI The Victorian