Southwestern High School - Prospector Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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THE PRESlDENT'S ADDRESS By LOUIS NAGY Faculty Members, Classmates, and Friends: Today, regardless of all the strife about us, we are living in a democratic country where all men are considered equal. There is no better example of a spirit of equality and friendliness than that shown here at Southwestern. Now we have to venture out from this security into a world about which we know only too little. The spirit in which we enter into things plays a very important part in the results. We can look to the future in either of two ways-We may consider it with doubt and fear, an attitude that will generally cause much grief and possible failure, on the other hand we may look expectantly to things to come, determined and unafraid. With feelings such as these we may rest assured that we are moving in the right direction toward happiness and success. It is very difficult to express the happiness I have experienced in serving as your class presi- dent. This position was easy to fill because of the whole-hearted co-operation of the class and the ready assistance of the faculty, particularly Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Dolan, our sponsors. And now, though I must say farewell, it is my earnest wish that somewhere, sometime, in the near future we may all meet again. CLASS HISTCRY By BETTY GREEN and TONY FoREs1 Four years ago, in January, 1937, we first walked through these doors and gazed, awed, at the countless rooms and the endless halls. How would we ever find our way about? Well, we did get lost at first, but soon we knew where we were going, or thought we did! Finally we lost the title freshiel', and became full-fledged sophomores, at which time we began really to enter the spirit of our school. We joined clubs and became interested in what our sports teams were doing. fContinued on page forty-twoj

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X. f S ,Q X SSW 4 N X Q XSS. X 5 M. W Q W' 7 iw' ? ' MEMBERS OF THE 12A CLASS 'r ALBERT GEORGE VARGA Morley, Camera Club, Young Men's Club, President, Prospector Staff, Adver- .. . tising Assistant, Business Manager, Quill and Scroll Society, President, Senior Ways and Means Committee, Business. HENRY CARL VARGO Morley, Varsity Tennis Team, Chess Club, Letter Men's Club, Michigan State. MARION DOROTHY VELTIGIAN Cary, Senior Make-Up Committee, Beauty Culture. JOSEPH F. VERES sf X Q it s W' . fi Q X :Es .Sf if ' - I . , .:- S N s S A . st wi' I X 3 X Q. e 1 XS? Page Twelve . Ca ry , Busi ness. EVELYN M. VERESH McMillan, Junior Girl Reserves, Secretary, Vice-President, Junior Journalism, Associate Editor, Library Club, Vice-President, President, Girls' Dramatic Club, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Girls' Fencing Squad, Treasurer, Captain, , . Senior Class, Vice-President, Salutatorian, National Honor Society, Secretary, Senior Play. ESTHER ASTIG VOSGERCHIAN X s 'iff . ,,w.a Cary, Prospector Salesman, Varsity Hockey Team, Student Manager, Intramural SK Q3 iw 1 , . Basketball' Senior Pla Make U Committee Swimmin Te m Armuli lub , .,., , v A D A: Q C1 i t C , 1 Treasurer, Rapid Writers Club, Business Institute. . . sYRoN wma: Wilson, Intramural Baseball, Intramural Basketball, Pattern Maker. EARL WILLIAMSON Wilson, Ticket Salesman, Varsity Swimming Team, Captain, Castra Caesaris, Letter Men's Club, Senior Class, Treasurer, Senior Play, Albion College. BETTY WITZ Hunter, Beauty Culture. DONALD ZAGAROLI VIOLET ZAGAROLI NAFE A ALLEY DONALD ANNETT MARCELLA E . , , B RTRAND, JAMES FERGUSON, JAMES HAMMOND, OSCAR KOVACICH, FRANK NAKI, CLARA PALUCH, JAMES PASCARELLA, CHARLES E. WHITE, BOB WYATT THE PICK AND SPADE THE CLASS OF JANUARY, 1941, has taken this spade as a symbol of its untiring effort in meeting problems and digging its way out of them. Keeping this bright symbol ever before us, we will use it to build a secure foundation for our future life. As representative of the class of January, 1941, I present this spade, with confidence that it will spur you to dig deeply for the treasures which it will reveal. SHIRLEY LANGLEY. A GREAT HONOR has been bestowed upon me in giving me the opportunity to accept this spade, which has long been one of the symbols of Southwesternls courage and strength. It is to you, the seniors, I now look with admiration. I hope that our class may uphold the high and successful standards which you have established. Again I say that our class is proud of our association with you, the energetic and ambitious senior class of january, 1941. ROBERT ROCHESKA. FOR YEARS PAST, a student has been chosen to present this pick to you, the oncoming seniors. The class of January, 1941, has bestowed this privilege upon me for which I am greatly honored. As we go out into this world of turmoil we shall always look back upon our days with pleas- ant reminiscences, at this school where we found both friendship and knowledge. Accept this pick on behalf of this graduating class and above all uphold the high ideals which this instrument represents. IRA KORKIGIAN. BEING PRIVILEGED IN ACCEPTING this memorial pick, I do so with a heart filled with inspiration to carry on the fine work which your predecessors and you have accomplished. By bestowing upon us this traditional implement, which we recognized as a symbol of high standards, I, in behalf of my fellow students, the juniors, extend to you in return the heartiest wishes for success in this perpetually revolving world. CECELIA MITORAY.

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THE VALEDICTORY By BETTY ANN DANTO Parents, Teachers, and Classmates: Another stage in our journey through life has been completed by our class, this day. To us it appears to be the most important stage and rightfully so. Let us pause a moment and reflect upon those points we have already passed in our journey thus far: FirstAAdvancement through infancy and early childhood under the benevolent protection of our beloved parents until we reached school age. Second-In harmony with educational principles under scientific supervision, we entered elementary school and our first material contact with our fellow man. Finally-Entrance into high school and the gradual approach to maturity, aided by a steady advancement in education as a basis for our future lives. Thus summarizing the progress we have made in this period of time, we can readily see that it must be classi- fied only as a foundation, and that which follows subsequently requires even greater effort and clearer thinking. If we have the will to succeed, coupled with the ability to grasp the opportunities that may present themselves, we shall ultimately meet with success, irrespective of the field of endeavor that we choose, and shall find that a successful, happy, and useful life has been lived. Some of us in following this course may even leave 'ffootsteps on the sands of timefy As we proceed let us keep our ambitions under constant control so that at no time shall we selfishly transgress upon the rights of others, always remembering-ffTo do unto others as you would have them do unto you,l7 and always endeavoring to make this a better world in which to live. THE SALUTATORY It is indeed an honor to welcome you, my fellow students, on this momentous occasion. This is the last time that we assemble here as a class and I feel sure this meeting will be one that we'll never forget. Since this is our last meeting as a senior record, it is fitting and proper to show our grati- tude to the faculty members, our parents, and our friends, who have done so much toward helping us reach our goalfcommencementl Words cannot express our heartfelt thanks. Though we depart we shall often think of the enjoyment received from entering into school affairs, and the pleasure We found by participating in clubs, sports, and social activities. I sincerely wish each and every one of you success in whatever field you have chosen. As for what lies ahead of us-that is for the future and our class prophets to tell. However- HWe have gone this farg we shall go farther. MEMORIES AND S Our four most happy high school years Have fled by much too fast, And thereis no doubt that many tears Will be shed now they're past. As freshies green we entered school, Its customs strange and new, With care we followed every rule Lest wrong things we might do. At last had come our Senior year More quickly than we thought, It's brought us many memories dear Too precious to be bought. Page Fourteen By jovcrz COMPEAU PECULATION The time has come for all to part And now we say goodbye, But there is a pain in every heart We really want to cry. Tomorrow many things will change 'Twill be a sad. sad day. Out in a world so very strange, Our best friends wend their way. The road of life, we must confess, Is steep and hard to climb. So we wish each one great success, With hopes for futures fine.