St Benedict High School - Benedictum Yearbook (Highland Park, MI)

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0,65 LJ Ol' . i Hy lJONAI.I7 ciRONlN, lfttfxwczus CiARDlNliR, lD0l.OllES KOWALSKI, AND Uraomziz illAlKiAl2l ln reviewing our days at St. liencdict Iligh, we look back to recall many happy memories. As we reminisce over these past liour years that we spent here, we have come to the conclusion that the time has flown only too quickly. l'iIRESlIlXlliNZ ln September I9-13, we, a group of bet wildered lireshmen, entered the halls of St. Benedict l ligh School lor the iirst time. VVe felt somewhat uneasy walking past the upper-classmen with our stacks ol' new textbooks. 'lihe subjects that seemed so foreign and remote now were a reality as we struggled with Latin translations and algebraic problems. Football, basketball, skating parties, and dances were a major part of this veir t . Somiotxtottusz Upon entering our second year of high school we carried with us little knowledge of the future. Could it be true that this was to be the toughest test of our high school career? Ur was this merely a legend handed down lirom year to year to deceive the up and coming, inexperienced freshmen? Much to our dismay we discovered the former statement one of truth rathei than that ol' legendary degree. 'lulius Caesar would have cursed the day he wrote about Roman lmperialism in Ciaul il' he had been able to listen in on one of our many lfnglish interpretations of his Latin writings. ln October ol' this same year both Sophomore classes enjoyed a weiner roast at Palmer Park. Our sophomore year will always remain memorable. IIIINIORSI Our junior year brought with it the realif fation that we were at last oi' some importance in our school. lirom the very lirst day of school, we began to launch our campaign to make this year's junior4Senior Prom the most memorable one St. Benis had ever wit- nessed. With hcartlelt enthusiasm we aimed to put across this important alliair and that of the juniorASenior Ilan- quet which was to be a separate celebration in the parish hall. Our time was taken up with the planning ol. skat' ing parties and dances, the proceeds ol' which went into our fund for the success ol' these two events. Vile began with selling Christmas cards and as a result made im pressive figures in our bank book. Our combined eilorts made it possible for our class to have the prom at the VVardell-Sheraton. Wliiit with football and basketball games to hold our interest the junior year passed swilitly and proved itself the most pleasant year we had yet experienced. SEN1ons: We accepted the title Seniors with the realization that bellore long our high school days would be mere memories. As the months passed we participated in various class activities including our liriday night dances and a skating party. Perhaps, everyone will agree that the highlight oi' the winter was our very successlul toboggan party. As the year was passing only too quickly, we tried to make the most ol' the last liew months. ln the spring our wonderful play, l.!Yl'Cl'lllL'V and Old l acc, became our greatest interest. VVe looked eagerly forward to the day of Commencement but also with a hidden sorrow in our hearts. The thought that soon we would be part of St. Benedictis history brought unashamed tears to our eyes, and we lielt, with a pang ol' regret, that our school days were ended forever. llowever, we have one consolation. VVe can always remember that last year in school as the most enjoyable one we had ever experienced. During these memorable years ol' our high school career, we have formed within our souls a greater devo' tion towards Cod and a keener outlook lor our unknon n liuture. hloulding our characters was the chiel' duty ol' our teachers and they have completed this obligation with unequalled skill. Our today is gone, our tomorrow is here. hlay these tomorrows be full ol' the golden promise which a well-spent lille will reap.

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2 f LSCAU cwdkcla warcb NAZARE'I'I'I SCHOLARSHIP ELDA IMIARIE SLISALLA ELDA MARIE SUSALLA THOMAS MILLEN Maxima cum laude Magna cum laude FOR EXCELLENCE ATHLETICS HISTORY THOMAS IMIILLEN ELIJA INIARIE SLISALLA RAYMOND YAKSIOII CITIZENSHIP LANGUAGE IJURIS BODAHY lXIAI,IREliN O'RvAN PAUL KCDRIDLY COMMERCIAL MATHEMATICS LILLIAN CCJKESA I-IQIIOIVIAS lx'IILLEN RAYMOND YAKSIOII ENGLISH RELIGION ELIJA IMIARIE SusAI,I.A 'THOMAS RIILLEN SCIENCE ELIIA RIARIE SusAI.r.A PERFECT ATTENDANCE ELIZABETH Kama IVIAUREEN CDIRYAN 0l'l0I KO! SENIORS: Lillian Cokesa, Yola Dugas, Eleanor Ilorclan, Dolores Ann Kowalski, Dnlores Kowalski, Thomax Millen, Maureen O'Ryan, Elda Susalla. JUNIORSZ Rernicc Carr, Leon Castagna, Beverly Grix, Kanunan Hayclen, Richard Lamb, Rena Lombardi, Eileen INIaeIntyrc, Rose Mary AIeLaughlin, Thomas Manley, Mary Helen Martin, Richard Murray, Estelle Sniatkowslci. SOPI IOMURES: Iunc Schncicler. FRESIHX'lENg Dorothy Daley, Kathleen Hall, Virginia Ilunkele, Patricia McCarthy, Sandra lXIaeII1tyre, -lean Sugrue, Joan Ten-Icy, james Turrin, Rosita Veronesi.

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olilddt MA all 35tCl.l'l'lel'lt By THERESA BRENNAN, DIANE LEQUIEP., AND THOMAS McCoLLoM We, the undersigned Class of 1947, of St. Benedict High School, being mindful of the uncertainties of this life, and being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare, this document to be our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all wills and codicils heretofore made by us. Mary jean Antior leaves her space on the Church parking lot to james Galletti. After four l.ong years, she'll hunt another. Mary Louise Basso wills her ever-present car keys to Gina Digirolamo. Polished nightly, they'll shine brightly. Geraldine Battersby bequeathes her post in Mother's office to Maureen Korth. Maintain the high office standards, Maureen. Donald Baur wishes to leave his calmness and alertness while driving to Donald Corby. This will do away with your numerous driving tickets. Catherine Beer leaves her piano arrangement of Stardust to Mary Helen Martin. She's Carmen Cavallero of the Class of f'47. Ruth Ann Bernhart leaves her extreme height to Charles Lozen. Little, but easy to find. Doris Bodary leaves her charming personality to Bernice Carr. Always willing to laugh and smile. Keep it up, Doris! Theresa Brennan merely leaves. Sighs she, At last, ease. -lean and Joan Clem leave their duplicated tardy excuses to the Daniels Sisters. You've the makings of a real bonfire here, girls. Charles Camilleri bequeathes his jet-propelled model airplane to Bernard Bondy. You'll be able to visit me in the altitudes. Lillian Cokesa leaves her husky, weighted stadium boots to Mary Logan. Ah! You're well prepared for Byrd's expedition after graduation. Eva Conlin leaves her formula for getting into hot H20 to Eileen Maclntyre. 'fVariety is the spice of life, is her maxim. Vincent Cooke would l.ike to bequeath to his friend, Charles Rozman, his unique and masterful bowling form. No fair using a lady's bowling ball. Donald Cronin relinquishes his Giant Size bottle of Vaseline Hair Tonic to Richard Murray. Also that trusty toothless comb. Angela Daum wills her outstanding success in Commercial Classes to Joan Seward. Also included-her many miles of used typewriter ribbon. Fay Deseillier leaves her St. Vincent's class ring to Dolores Butler. Alma Mater, Alma Mater, Hail! Yola Dugas leaves an extra set of water colors and an old artist's smock to Patricia Donahue. An artist in our midst! Charles Duma, the Arena Gardens Skating Star, wishes to bestow on his intimate associate, Edward Brown, his precision built roller skates. Good transportation, eh? Eugene Foss wishes to leave his last year's hunting license to Raymond Bezy. I didn't get my money's worth out of it. William Foy wills his Five O'Clock Shadow to Francis Murray. He'll be able to save his money by refusing to buy razor blades. Frances Gardiner wills her daring feats in winter sports to Morine Adams. Ford's Field, Palmer Park, and all points North, for Frances. Betty Guthrie leaves her long, devoted years to English to Agnes Brennan. Use this knowledge wisely, Agnes, for it took her twelve years to acquire this masterly skill. Patricia Halloran leaves her ability to read story books during class to Julia Kiba. Her trick: Sitting behind someone with broad shoulders. Elizabeth Harris leaves those breath-taking, death-defying motorcycle rides to Betty Chapman. Are you game, Betty? Patricia Hart leaves that reserved seat at Sam's to Jayne Van Poppelin. With this goes that mounting coke bill, too. Peter Hewitt bestows on his friend, George Rogers, his poetic and artistic talents. He can make a living while I make a fortune. June Hill bequeathes her demure demeanor and quiet voice to Victoria Zamojski. Silence speaks for itself. Eleanor jordan wills her sympathetic and understanding nature to Lois Barnhart. A friend in need is a friend indeed. Marie Kamosis wills her capacity as keeper and disciplinarian of the library to Estelle Sniatkowski. An iron hand in a velvet glove. Margaret Kane leaves her big league baseball, talent to William Bourg. A homer every time. Phyllis Kavanaugh wills her frequent glances at the clock during class to Annabelle Spoke. Elizabeth Kerr leaves her Bobby Sherwood record, Elk's Parade, to Leo Castagna. Lots of mileage on it yet. Page thirty Paul Karoly delivers to his friend, Bob Gustafson, his photo- graphic ingenuity. Included: All old burnt-out Hash bulbs. Dolores Kowalski bequeathes her long trips on the Six-Mile bus to Agnes Hall. Also my outdated bus cards of the past four years. Dolores Ann Kowalski wills her hard work and success in all selling projects to Kamman Hayden. Our Best Saleswoman. Leona Kutasivich leaves her history handbook to Richard Ederer. All notes automatically become yours. Henrietta LaBreche wills her 7-10 splits at Palmer Park Bowling Alley to Beverly Grix. What about that time you forgot to let go of the ball, Henrietta? Anna Lagarde leaves those daily sprints to and from school to Josephine Halloran. Lightning and Anna - synonymous. Diane LeQuier leaves her aptitude for science to Frank Gessler. Unhnished homework, too, Frank. Vincent Longo confers on Francis Millen, his precise timing that enables him to get to school at the last possible minute. Ah, no more tardy slips. Marion Lynch leaves all broken violin strings to Rose Mary McLaughlin. Included are the nightly hours of grueling practice. Thomas McCollom leaves William Soloy his numerous ice skating abilities. No fair skating on your ankles. Patricia McGovern bequeathes her willingness to lend her money to Iudith Lanfear. Ask her dad about this, Iudy. Catherine McQuade, our Southern representative, leaves her Vriginia drawl to Dorothy Haslock. Matilda Mignacca wills her loud, boisterous actions to equally loud, boisterous Margaret Kelly. Silence is golden. Thomas Millen relinquishes his title of the Huskiest Senior to Donald Bushor. 'Long may he reign! Marilyn Miller wills her Patrick Henry method of delivering eloquent declamations to Charles Thomas. Ida Morelli leaves her fine Florida tan to Evelyn Haddad. Our lucky senior, who left us for a while. Florida, here we comel Agnes O'Neill bequeathes her ever-present smile fo Mary Siciliana. Pepsodent sure does its work, doesn't it, Nancy? Marilyn O'Reilly leaves her ability to be seen, coming, and going to Florence Capanda. Could it be that green coat, RedT Maureen O'Ryan bequeathes her deep-rooted love of the Classics to Bernadette Kelly. Our little songbird - Maureen. Helen Pochovich leaves her troublesome loafers to Francoise Paradise. Look under the last seat in the Study Hall, Francoise. Charles Potts wills his f'suction at Big Bear Market to Larry Buckley. Maybe you'll get a raise within the next year. Lena Recchia leaves her twinkling eyes to Mary Morelli, and her little jokes to Betty Fogarty. Keep them twinkling, Lena. Catherine Rentfrow leaves her mystifying questions and the equally mystifying answers she gets to Mary Miska. Never mind. Cathy, theyill clear up, someday. Theresa Ricci wills her faithful specs to Richard Barr. They've given good service, as witnessed by her report cards. Gloria Rochelle leaves her aversion to the male population to Betty Cronk. Can't stand 'em, she says. Allan Roe leaves his masterful command of English grammar to Frank Valko. You'll like those straight A report cards, next year. Mary lane Spoke wills her dog-eared brief chart in shorthand to Rena Lombardi. Dianne Stockman leaves her can of sugar at Carl's to Frances Martin. Mr. Carl's pet? Elda Susalla leaves her fiawless grammar in Lavender and Old Lace to Charles Gallagher, that striving Thespian. George Taggart leaves all his unprepared history homework to Richard Lamb. You'll have lots of time after school, anyway. Theresa Tulius wills her naturall.y blond tresses to janet Brasi. She doesn't use the formula for peroxide, either. Christine Valko leaves her completely disarming and un- expected witticisms to Barbara Young. A source of spontaneous laughter is Chris. Gerald Keecho Wilhelm would like to leave Michael Battersby his talent for speaking distinctly, clearly, and Huently while reciting. Raymond Yaksich wishes to surrender his daily task of The Tolling of the Bells for the change of classes to Tom Manley. You'll have to step faster, Tom. We, the lawyers of the Class of '47, hereby set our seal upon the above document. We also wish to extend to the lawyers of the Class of '48 all our time, patience and ingenuity, and we sincerely hope that your senior year will be as happy as ours.