St Casimir High School - Casmirecho Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1943 volume:

C asmirecho Published by w THE SENIOR CLASS OF ST. CASIMIR HIGH SCHOOL Page One FOREWORD THERE IS NO TRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL 80 ELO- QUENT AND GENUINE AS THE LOVING AND LASTING REMEMBRANCE OF THE JOYFUL DAYS SPENT IN IT. STILL, IN YEARS TO COME SOMETHING WILL PASS OUT OF YOUR LIFE; THEN IT WILL BE THE TIME TO REMEMBER THE GLAMOUR OF YOUTH, THE TIME FOR A REMINISCENT SlGH--THEN MAY THIS BOOK BE A FLICK OF SUNSHINE IN DARK HOURS, BRINGlNG BACK MEMORIES OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL DAYS DEDICATION WE, THE CLASS OF '43, DEDICATE THIS CASMIRECHO TO OUR CLASS PATRON, THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS, WHO IS THE GUIDANCE OF COURAGE IN THIS STRUGGLE FOR VIC- TORY AND TO OUR DEAR PRINCIPAL, SISTER MARY VALENCIA, .WHOSE EN- COURAGEMENT AND NOBLE EXAMPLES WILL BE A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION IN YEARS TO COME. Page three FACULTY REV. EDWARD MAISEL REV. PETER WYRZYKOWSKI SISTER MARY VALENCIA SISTER MARY BENVENUTA SISTER MARY ANATOLIA SISTER MARY RITA MeceoseoD SISTER MARY BONFILIA SISTER MARY LILIOSE SISTER MARY ELECTA SISTER MARY SYBILLE SISTER MARY ERMINILDA SISTER MARY CAJETANE SISTER MARY LAUDINE SISTER MARY ANGELA SISTER MARY SERAPHIC . SISTER MARY BOZENE SISTER MARY DOSITHEA MISS VIOLA BLACK MISS DOROTHY HARDING, RN. NORMAN S. KOWALCZYK PTesident WWW WKW ; H ELEN A. KOWALEWSKA S ecretary CLASS PATRON Sacred Heart of Jesus CLASS COLORS Red and White . A W 2W ?Zxxxyv ? K 2 7W kg a, . WK ' xw; LEONA C. EWALD Vice President STANLEY A. KOZLOWICZ T7'ea3urw CLASS MOTTO For God and Country CLASS FLOWER American Beauty Rose VIRGINIA M. BUCHOLTZ Assumption uThere is not one moment without some duty? Glee Club, 1-2-3; Commercial Club, .4; Treasurer, 2; Siudent Council, 4; CasmireNe Editor, .4; Red Cross, 3-4; Honor Student, 1-2-3-4. ROBERT P. DIEDERICH - St. Joseph 2H9 is most powerful who has himself in his power. Glee Club, 4. LILLlAN M. MANKA Sf. Cosimir Life without laughing is a dreary blanchy Basketball, 2-4; Glee Club, 1-2-3,- Commercial Club, 4; Polish Club, 2; Red Cross, 3-4. RUPERT F. DUS - - Sf. Casimir 2A smile is the whisper of a laugh? Vice-Presidenf, 3; Glee Club, 4; Polish Club, 3; library Club, 4; Science Club, 3. W 9;,51041 uiv $3, m LE NA C. EWALD Assumption You will never find a gentler, more kind friend. Secretary, 2; Vice President, 1-4; Presiden'l, 3; Glee Club, 1-2-3; Commercial Club, 4; Cusimerette Staff, 4,- Red Cross, 3-4; Honor Student, 1-2; Usher, 3. FABIAN S. DZIELINSKI Assumption HThe future is always a fairylomd t0 the young? Science Club, 3; Polish Club, 1-2; Debating Club, 4. GENEVIEVE A. GARBACZ Assumption 14Sweet, silent and rhetoric of persuad- ing eyes? Glee Club, 1-2-3; Vice President, 2-3; Red Cross, 3-4; Commercial Club, Honor Student, 1-2-3; Usher, 3. M EDMUND A. GROCHOWSKI - St. Stephens 41Nothz'ng great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm. Glee Club, 2; Debating Club, 4; Secreiory of Stu- dent Council, 4; Treasurer, 2; Honor Student, 2- 6mm Page seven HELEN A. HART Assumption A friend to all, what more can we say. Lib arian, 1; Glee Club, 1-2-3; Commercial Club, 4; Cross, 3-4; Polish Club, 1-2; Usher, 3; Casimir- fie off. 4W 57.214425 EMENT V. GRZYWACZ St. Francis 11What we learn with pleasm'e we never forget? President, 1; Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Baseball, 2-3-4; Studenf Council President, 4; Basketball Captain, 3-4; Polish Club, 1-2-3; Physical Fitness Instructor, 4; Secretary, 3; Debating Club, 4. BERNICE S. HOWITT St. Cunegundis Simplicity of chm'acter is no hind- 7'ance t0 subtlety of intellect. Glee Club, 1-2; Commercial Club, 4; Red Cross, 3-4. JOHN A. JAKUBOWICZ St. Andrews Vt is impious in a good man to be sad? Science Club, 3; Debating Club, 4; Polish IClub, 1- 2-3; Glee Club, 1-2-3-4. VIRGINIA A. BROZDZIEWSKI - St. Casimir HVirtue, modesty and truth are the guardian angels of wowwmfy Basketball, 1-2-4; Glee Club, 1-2-3; Commercial Club, 4; Polish Club, 2; Red Cross, 3-4; Casimireffe Staff, 4. MARVIN D. KUJAWA - St. Francis 11The wisest man may learn something from the humblest peasant? Glee Club,' 2; Polish Club, 2; Science Club, 4; Honor Studenf, 2-4; President of C.S.M.C., 4. REGINA V. MECH - Assumption A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure. Glee Club, 1-2-3; Commercial Club, 4; Red Cross, 3-4; Polish Club, 1-2; Assisfanf Librarian, 1; Cas- mireHe Staff, 4. CASIMIR J. LEWICKI - St. Casimir Good nature is the proper soil upon which virtue grows? Glee Club, 1-4; Debating Club, 4; Baseball, 2-3-4. ll V GENEVIEVE M. NARUSZEWICZ, St. Casimir UWe can do anything we want if we stick to it long enough? President, 1; Cheerleader, 3-4; Polish Club, 2; Honor Student, 2; Basketball, 1-2-4; Glee Club, 1-2-4. ; 2 O REGIEALD J. OSTROWSKI - St. Francis 2'Faint not, the miles to heaven are short and few? Glee Club, 1-2; Polish Club, 1-2; Debating Club, 4; Baseball, 2-3-4; Science Club, 3. ESTHERIR. NYKEL - - St. Andrews Her petite body lodged a mighty mindf' Glee Club, 1-2-3; Commercial Club, 4; Red Cross, 3-4; Polish Club, 2; Honor Student, 2-3; Usher, 3. DOMINIC P. PIETRZYK - St. Casimir The temple of our purest thoughts is silence. Glee Club, 1-2-4; Debafin Club, 4; Baseball, 2-3- 4; ience CW? I , WV . LORETTA L. KOCHANSKI 5:. Cosimir You can bear anything, if it iswft your own fault? Basketball, 1-2-4; Glee Club, 1-2-3; Girls' Basket- ball Manager, 4; Commercial Club, 4; Polish Club, 2,- Red Cross, 3-4. JOSEPH S. KIJEWSKI Sf. Casimir 11Knowledge, like religion must be ex- perienced in order to be known. Glee Club, 1; Cheerleader, 1-2-3; Student Manager, 4; Basketball, 4; Baseball, 4. 51321-5 ;2 f- l' 1?; .1; DOROTHY S. KLONOWSKI St. Francis 11Blushes are the rainbows of mod- estyX, Glee Club, 1-2-3; Commercial Club, 4; Treasurer, 1-2-3; Red Cross, 3-4; War Board, 4; Polish Club, 1-2; Usher, 3. EDWARD A. KOCIEMBA Assumption nThis world belongs to the energeticf, Glee Club, 1-2; Polish Club, 1-2-3; Science Club, 3; Debating Club, 4; Baseball, 2-3-4. 509W m Page eleven Page twelve V GENEVIEVE M. KWIATKOWSKI Assumption gThe daintiest lass, make the and most sweet? Glee Club, 1-2; Red Cross, 3-4; Commercial Club, 4; Casmirene Staff, 4; Usher, 3. NORMAN S. KOWALCZYK , - St. Andrews Wisdom and goodness are twin bov'nW Vice President, 1-2; President, 3-4; Vice President Polish Club, 2; Basketball, 2-3-4; President Po'ish Club, 3; Baseball, 2-3-4; Debating Club, 4; Honor Student, 1-2-3-4; Secretary Holy Name, 2; P013511 Club, 1-2-3; Physical Fitness Instructor, 4. HELEN A. KOWALEWSKI - Sf. Casimir Be not merely good, but be good for something? Cheerleader, 2-3-4; Honor Sfudent, 2; Red Cross, 3-4; Secretary, 2-3-4; Casmiretfe Staff, 4; Baske'- ball, 1-2-4; Bell Ringer, 2-3-4; Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Cheerleader Captain, 4; Commercial Club, .4; Pol- ish Club, 2; Vice President, 1; Girls' Intramural Manager, 4. STANLEY A. KOZLOWICZ - St. Casimir He that liveth forever, never fears dyingW President, 2; Honor Student, 2; Treasurer, 4; Holy Name Monitor, 3; Holy Name President, .4; Glee Club, 2; Intramural Manager, 4; Baseball, 2-3; Orchestra, 1-2-3-4; Science Club, 4. ELIZABETH J. PARPART Assumption Wf at 1$rst you dmit succeed, try, and tTy again? Glee Club, 3; Basketball, 4; Red Cross, 3-4; Dra- matic Club, 4; War Board, 4. LEONARD M. PRZYBYLSKI St. Francis Wise men say nothing in dangerous tzmes. Science Club, 3-4,- Polish Club, 3. GENEVIEVE A. PIETRASZEK - Assumption A quiet mind is richer than a crown? Commercial Club, 4; Glee Club, 3; Casmiretfe Staff, 4; Red Cross, 3-4. NORBERT E. SWINKOWSKI - St. Francis One cannot always be a hero, but one can always be a man.u Polish Club, 1-2-3,- Basketball, 2-3-4,- Baseball, 4; Physical Fitness Instructor, 4; Debating Club, .1. Page thirteen RITA A. PRZEKOP - - St. Casimir HA constant swing bubbling over with laughter? Glee Club, 1-2-3; Cheerleader, 2-3-4; Commercial Club, 4; Casmirene Staff, 4; Red Cross, 3-4. STANLEY J. TUROWSKI Assumption The useful and the beautiful are never separated. Glee Club, 1-2; Polish Club, 1-2-3; Science Club, 3; Debating Club, 4; Baseball, 2-3-4. '0 75a A W JOAN P. RYCHLINSKI St. Casimir 11Active, attractive and true? Orchestra, 1-2-3; Glee Club Player, 1-2; Casmirette Staff, 4; Usher, 3; Red Cross, 3-4; Commercial Club, 4. M CHESTER A. TYL St. Francis 2Strength of mind is exercise, not rest? Polish Club, 1-2; Debating Club, 4; Glee Club, 1-2; Baseball, 2-3; Science Club, 3. Page fourteen HELEN H. SAROSIEK - - St. Casimir A true friend is forever a friend. Basketball, 2-4; Casmirene Staff, 4; Glee Club, 1-2,- Commercial Club, 4; Red ross, 3-4. LEONARD W. WYDERKO St. Stephens All good things come in small pack- ages? Debating CIub, 4; Polish Club, 1-3; Glee Club, 4; Basketball, 4; Science Club, 3. GERTRUDE J. WOZNIAK Assumption A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men? Glee Club, 1-2-3,- Commercial Club, 4; PolishsClub, JOSEPH A. WYTRWAL - St. Andrew Not one fair scene 07' kindly smile can this fond heamt forget. President of War Board, 4; Treasurer, 3; Glee Cth, 'l. Page fifteen V Class History One bright sunny day of September, 1939, sixty-three of us young hopefuls, armed with an eighth grade diploma and a gener- ous dose of ambition, assembled at the portals of St. Casimir High School. Shy at the beginning, we gradually became acquainted with our new teachers, friends, and surroundings of the abode, which for four ensuing years was to be the place of our pursuit of educa- tion. For the first time we have been exposed to such intricate and mysterious subjects as Latin and Algebra, fortunately with no dis- astrous results. Eye and bye we came in closer contact with the upper classmen by participating in the various school activities. The inevitable initiation found us expectedly unprepared. To this day we can still feel the sting of it! We contributed a number to the Christmas program; however, how disappointed we were to f nd out that our alleged histrionic talent was just an allusion. How well we remember the after-school dances, at which some of us took lessons in dancing very seriously. Owing to our reputation as actors, we were engaged as stage hands for the annual Senior Play. The Com- mencement Week found us eager as ever to honor the departing Seniors by contributing to the combined program of the other classes. A trip- to Belle Isle and our first year in high school comes to an end. . . . Toute passe. On September 9, we again returned less enthusiastic, however, but with a taint of sophistication. In addition to our decrease in zest and zeal we also suffered a drop in number. That year we had the honor of having Sister Valencia as our homeroom teacher for two weeks, due to the illness of our beloved Sister Cajetan. Oh! sweet revenge. Never have we experienced the sensation to the full until we initiated the Freshmen. Months, weeks, days went flying by, the monotonous succession of class periods broken by occasional school assemblies, programs, dances, and other school activities. That year we were the honorable recipients of the Merit Cup. Once again the school ended with the usual ttmajowkait at Belle Isle. . Toute passe. After a blissful and carefree summer we again returned in the fall to resume our studies. That year our social activities had grown fuller. We had the privilege of attending the Senior Prom and of sponsoring the Senior-Junior Banquet and the Senior Breakfast. Some of us were honored by being permitted to take an active part in the Senior Play. We were a jolly crowd, full of innocent mischief Page sixteen V and fun, and thus we acquired nicknames such as uJ. JP, Warsa- Vinaf, ttGoo G003, ttCiotkaf, Porky? Professor? ttSteamboat, ttSlug, and many others. Because of the countryis entrance into war, many new activities were introduced, among which knitting for the soldiers became very popular with the girls. For the first time we were admitted to the publications room and allowed to print the June issue of the Casmirette. Due to the war, we were unable to have a May Day, and we had to forego the trip to Belle Isle. Again summer rolled by. . . . Toute passe. September 10, 1942, forty serious-minded students, invested with the title and privileges of Seniors, appeared once more at the por- tals of St. Casimir High to travel the last mile leading to the much coveted trophy, the diploma. October brought the happy and color- ful Initiation Party sponsored by the Sophomores. November will be long remembered for the unusual Barn Dance given by the Jun- iors. The realistic decorations in natural hay were conducive to gayety tta lali country style. The unforgettable feature of the affair was Grochowskits dance with Oscar, a stuffed dummy, the mascot for the day. We spent the last Christmas together by exchanging gifts and cards, and with greetings on our lips we embarked on our long vacation of three weeks. Many of us worked, thus aiding the war effort by supplying help that was so badly needed. Returning to school after the holidays, we found our class rings ready to wear. In January there was a change in the program. Physical Fitness was introduced. On February 13, we held our Senior Prom at the Masonic Temple in the Crystal Ballroom. The chief attraction of the evening was a lifesize statue of our Blessed Mother, installed in a niche and beautifully decorated with palms, white flowers, and white vigil lights. Ray Gorrell and his orchestra dedicated many tunes to the armed forces and to us Seniors. The climax of the eve- ning was the Grand March, made impressive by the beautiful gowns of the girls and the evening dress of the gentlemen. We shall never forget the after-prom party given by Helen Hartis parents. T0 the music of the radio we danced way till the wee hours of the morning after partaking of a delicious midnight'snack. In March the cast for the Senior Play, uFor Peteis Sake, was chosen. In April we trotted t0 the photographeris to have our pictures taken. After the function was over we called it a day and tiskippedit all classes, resolving to suffer the consequences the following day. Thus ends our class history. We can truthfully say that while other graduating classes added prestige to the school, we gave it class and distinction. Page seventeen V The Last Will and Testament of the Class of '43 of the CITY OF DETROIT, COMMONWEALTH OF MICHIGAN, being of sound mind and memory, do. make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows: First: To our PARENTS, we bequeath our fondest and sincerest devotion and gratitude for their encouragement, their generosity and their unselfish self-sacrifice. Second: To the REVEREND PASTOR and ASSISTANngwe be- queath our heartiest thanks and appreciation for their interest in our welfare. Third: To the FACULTY, we bequeath most sincerely our trib- ute, our fidelity for their unstinted sacrifice, for their untiring zeal and effort in molding us into upright men and women. Fourth: T0 the JUNIORS, our successors, We donate our class- room, our honorable positions, our dignified attitudes, our ingenu- ity in conducting class meetings, our American History notes, our short cuts to the solving of intricate mathematical problems, and our assortment of gym shoes, sweaters, and various other parapher- nalia accumulated in the lockers. Fifth: Individually: I, Joseph Kijewski, bequeath my love for arguments to Bernard Wojciechowski. I, Rita Przekop, leave my perpetual giggles and silly vocal noises to Dorothy Kulpia. I, Reginald Ostrowski, bequeath my power to avoid the girlst smiles to Anthony Leszczynski. I, Virginia Drozdzewski, leave my name, Peaches, to anyone who hasntt enough ration points. I, Norbert Swinkowski, leave my ability to say the right thing at the right time to B. Franuszewicz. I, Helen Sarosiek, leave my gift of gab to Wanda Tobiczyk. I, Bernice Hewitt, leave my elastic expressions to Irene Wie- techa. I, Rupert Dus, leave my pugilistic ability to Raymond Tadejew- ski. Page eighteen I, Leonard Przybylski, bequeath my golden silence to anyone Who is able to change it into a diamond. I, Chester Tyl, the only sheik at present, leave my romantic power to Ozog. I, Marvin Kujawa, bequeath my mathematics skill to Stanley Ko- sinski. I, Leona Ewald, leave my tthappy-go-lucky attitude to Theresa Shwartz. I, Leonard Wyderko, baby and infant of the class, bequeath my bottle and milk to the one who has the hungriest look in the school. I, Joan Rychlinski, bequeath to Verna Bizon my desire to please others and my ability to make friends. I, Virginia Bucholtz, resign my editorial office to the one Who has the most leisure time after school. I, Genevieve Kwiatkowski, bequeath my sweetness to anyone who is in need of it. 1, Don Pietrzyk, bequeath my ability to chew gum, Which in turn helps my brain to function properly, to R. Waslawski. We, Edward Kociemba and Stanley Turowski, leave the vague' idea that school is a place to study to ttPeppertt and Tepper. 1, Stanley Kozlowicz, bequeath my even temper and charming manners t0 Leonard Lewandowski. 1, Norman Kowalczyk, leave to Gerry Matej my good humor, a ray of sunshine in our classroom. I, Lillian Manka, leave my twelve years of joy to the one Who deserves it. 1, Bob Diederich, leave my Southern drawl to Mary Diederich. I, Loretta K'ochanski, leave my dominating personality to Euge- nia Kosla. I, Joseph Wytrwal, hand down my dramatic ability to imperson- ate females, and my patriotic zeal to Chester Janeczko. t 1, Jean Garbacz, transmit my neatness and accuracy in typing to Josephine Dus. I, Edward Grochowski, leave my Oxfordian accent to next yearts Senior English Class. I, Fabian Dzielinski, leave my P. D. with Sister Seraphic to Jane Domzal. Page nineteen I, Dorothy Klonowski, leave my blushes and coy personality to F. Dutka and C. Lachowska. I, Genevieve Naruszewicz, leave my tomboyish character to Do- lores Gondek. 1, Regina Mach, leave my simplicity to Helen Sabat. I, Genevieve Pietrasiek, leave my sensitiveness to Virginia Peck. I, John Jakubowicz, leave the motto, qOnly the best blades keep their temper? to whoever loses his. I, Betty Parpart, leave my shuffle walk to Dolores Kronkowski. I, Gertrude W0zniak,1eave my trunkful of jokes to Marjorie Brock. I, Esther Nykiel, leave all my gobs t0 the Sophs. I, Clement Grzywacz, leave my athletic fame to Leonard Olesz- kowicz. 1, Helen Hart, leave my housewifely duties in the Senior Class to L. Grabowska. I, Casimir Lewicki, leave my physique to Frank Przetkopt. 1, Helen Kowalewski, leave my superiority complex to Elaine Maczkowski. In testimony thereby and thereof, we, the SENIORS 0f ,43, clos- ing up our fountain pens, sign and seal our last Will and testament, this sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. Signed: The Class of 1943. Notary Public: ttYa Hoodift His Stooge: ttMoron. Witnesses: The Moon lady, ttPrincess of Elf' Page twenty The Senior Review VIRGINIA M. BUCHOLTZ ...... , ........................................... beirgeb Very often is heard saying: bOh, gOOdnessW Could sit and read all day. Eats potato chips and still retains her slender figure. Aspires to be a city editor. ROBERT P. DIEDERICH ........................................................ bBob Speaks with a Southern drawl. Hails from Illinois. Is the proud possessor of black, curly hair. Aspires to be a professional football player. VIRGINIA A. DROZDZEWSKI .. .................................... uPeaches Tells others to nspeak for themselves? Finds pleasure in dancing. Always quarrels When playing basketball. Aspires to be a WAAC. RUPERT F. DUS ...................................................................... bFats Continually pleads: HNot guilty! Has that certain it? Always is certain to have a good time. Aspires to be a prison warden. LEONA C. EWALD .................................................................. bLeeb Likes to say n1'11 murder youV Has the ability to Win friends. Is always caught chewing gum. Aspires to be a Sonja Henieb, on roller-skates. FABIAN S. DZIELINSKI ...................................................... bJelly Hopes to overcome his shyness. Strives to fulfill Sister Seraphicbs confidence in him. Though not dynamic, he possesses a personality. Aspires to be a glamour boy. GENEVIEVE A. GARBACZ .................................................. bGeneby Constantly says: HGo bwaylb Usually found doing handwork. Is always seen eating cookies. Aspires to be a housewife. Page 'twenty-one EDMUND A. GROCHOWSKI ................................................ bPres Seems to know his lessons without studying. Is a walking dictionary. Creates a sensation by his witty remarks. Aspires to be a sheik. HELEN A. HART .............................................................. bKansas Generally shouts: bYe gods? Can always be found in the girlsb wash room. Is very fond of parties. Aspires to be a finger-printer. CLEMENT V. GRZYWACZ .................................................... bSamb Has executive ability. Is the star of the basketball team. Is always on the stage. Aspires to be a foreign correspondent. BERNICE S. HOWITT .................................................... bGOO G00 When angry, shouts: Oh, nuts! Is noted for her facial expressions. Appears in many parish plays. Aspires to be a nurse. JOHN A. JAKUB'OWICZ ........................................................ bJ.J.,b Possesses a beautiful black mustache. Has a very fine baritone voice. Has dictative qualities. Aspires to be an aristocrat. LORETTA L. KOCHANSKI .............................................. Stapes Always can be heard saying: Pm telling you? Loves to play basketball. Is a good actress. Aspires to be a debutante. JOSEPH S. KIJEWSKI .............................................. ,. ...... bLardy Has the gift of gab. Resembles Mr. Five by Five. Knows how to cook. Aspires to be an orator. Page twenfy-two DOROTHY S. KLONOWSKI ................................................ Chub Frequently exclaims: ttYou devil! Never becomes angry When teased about her figure. Is always seen teasing the boys. Aspires to be a famous prima donna. EDWARD A. KOCIEMBA .................................................. ttSpeed Wonders Why he always receives unexcused absences. Has a cool manner. Says wise cracks at the most opportune moments. Aspires to be a boxer. HELEN A. KOWALEWSKI ................................................ ttTubby Is an enthusiastic basketball fan. Can always be seen drinking Pepsits. Was the faithful bell-ringer for three years. Aspires to be a G-Woman. STANLEY A. KOZLOWICZ ......................... ttSteamboat Can always be depended upon. Is an excellent swimmer. Gets along amicably With the nuns. Aspires to be a priest. GENEVIEVE M. KWIATKOWSKI .................................. ttSleepy Spends her evenings writing letters. Has an unusual hobby of borrowing money. Is constantly found daydreaming. Aspires to be a soldierts sweetheart. NORMAN S. KOWALCZYK. .............................................. Fatswy Has the talent of telling parables. Carries a great head on his shoulders. Is the perfect gentleman. Aspires to be the President Of the United States. LILLIAN M. MANKA .................................................. ttShanghaib Favorite expression is By rights. Adores Double Chocolate Sundaes. Is constantly waiting for letters. Aspires to be a WAAC. Page twenty-three MARVIN D. KUJAWA .................................. uCharlie McCarthy Can do wonderful bird imitations. Dreams up impossible situations. Is the owner of a delicately tipped nose. Aspires to be a mathematician. REGINA V, MECH .............................................................. bReggie Is seen but seldom heard. Goes to movies quite frequently. Is the proud owner of a fur coat. Aspires to be a secretary. CASIMIR J. LEWICKI .......................................................... Lefty Owns innumerable bow ties. Is seldom heard. Still has the hope of gaining height. Aspires to be a Senator. GENEVIEVE M. NARUSZEWICZ .................................... bBreeze Always seems to be making telephone calls. Likes to argue. Is famous for her selling technique. Aspires to be an artist. REGINALD J. OSTROWSKI ............................................ bReggie Possesses a very fair complexion. Has latent possibilities. Has devilish qualities under his quiet nature. Aspires to be a General, ESTHER R. NYKEL ...................... ., .................................... bDuffy Is very talented in shorthand. Has begun to enjoy herself at parties. Is the possessor of a very quiet voice. Aspires to be a chief telephone operator. DOMINIC P. PIETRZYK ........................................................ Donb' Always looks sleepy. Is a champion gum-chewer. Revolutionizes physics With his theories. Aspires to be a chemist. Page fwenty-four ELIZABETH J. PARPART ................................................ hBetty Has a very unusual laugh. Generally exclaims: HYou make me hsmiac Is constantly on the move. Aspires to be a nurse. ,',! LEONARD M. PRZYBYLSKI ................................................ Slugh Has artistic ability. Passes his time making model planes. Is the possessor of a very low voice. Aspires to be a professor. GENEVIEVE A. PIETRASZEK ...................................... hPepper Is always seen eating a candy bar. Likes to read and go to the movies. Wishes her hair would grow. Aspires to be a defense worker. NORBERT E. SWINK'OWSKI .......................................... hSWinksh Is always in an argument. Cannot leave a girl alone. Always seems to be in debt. Aspires to be a politician. RITA A. PRZEKOP .................................................... Przekopkw Is well known for her giggles. For 7 years has faithfully performed errands for the nuns. Is always busy lending loose leaf sheets to the boys. Aspires to be an actress. STANLEY J. TUROWSKI .................................................... Turk Is full of life even though his father is in the undertaking business. Found his queen in the Junior class. Is cool, calm, and collected. JOAN P. RYCHLINSKI ........................................................ hDolly Is well knOWn for her piano-playing ability. Addresses everyone with hHey there, chumV Likes a well-planned wardrobe. Aspires to be a concert pianist. Page twenty-five V CHESTER A. TYL .................................................................. Chet Always seems to be in trouble. Owns a number of zoot suits. Has as his pet saying: were going steady. Aspires to be a jitterbug. HELEN H. SAROSIEK ........................................................ Stammers: uWell, ah- Is a movie fiend. Loathes candy. Aspires to be a stenographer. LEONARD W. WYDERKO .................................................... qulab Always exclaims: I wouldnbt talk if I were you! Adds humor to the class. Is a hit With the girls. Aspires to be a siX-footer. GERTRUDE J. WOZNIAK .................................................. bGertie Is always heard telling jokes. Hates to be called bGertrude. Occupies her spare time in bowling alleys. Aspires to be a bowling champion. JOSEPH A. WYTRWAL ...................................................... bPorky Is very effeminate. Constantly makes people laugh. Talks with great rapidity. Aspires to be a dramatist. Page twenty-six The Senior Catalogue Seniors in Song Observed from the Grand Stand, where the Faculty and Students watched the Seniors march in review, they have been found to bear close resemblance to the titles of the following songs: Susy, Little Susy ...................................................... Loretta Kochanski uFor Me and My Gal ................................................ Clement Grzywacz ttYoutd Be So Nice to Come Home To ............ Virginia Drozdzewski ttDipsy Doodleh .................................................................... Rita Przekop ttThat Old Black Magic .......................................... Stanley Kozlowicz Happy in Love .................................................................... Chester Tyl Therets 3 Ray of Sunshine ............................................ Esther Nykel ttMurder, He Says? .............................................................. Betty Parpart HI Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen ...... Stanley Turowski Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Co. B,' ...................... Fabian Dzielinski ttHe Wears a Pair of Silver Wings ; ................... Leonard Przybylski uI Threw a Kiss in the Ocean .............................. Dorothy Klonowski ttJersey Bouncet, ............................. Edmund Grochowski ttDearly Beloved ............................................................ Joan Rychlinski ttPlease Think of Me ......................... '. .......................... Bernice Hewitt ttMr. Five by Fivet' ........................................................ Casimir Lewicki Show Me the Way to Go Home ............................ Edward Kociemba tTm Getting Tired So I Can Sleepttt .................... Norbert Swinkowski uThe Man on the Flying Trapeze .......................... Dominic Pietrzyk ttScatterbrain .............................................................. Gertrude Wozniak ttMoonlight Becomes You ...................................... Genevieve Garbacz ttPrince Charming ........................................................ Marvin' Kujawa Touch of Texas .......................................................... John Jakubowicz Pm Nobodyts Darling .............................................. Leonard Wyderko Old Oaken Bucket ...................................................... Joseph Kijewski HWhen I Was a Lady .................................................. Helen Sarosiek ttYankee Doodlett ........................................................ Norman Kowalczyk Page twenty-seven Last Rose of Summer .............................................. Virginia Bucholtz Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep .......................... Robert Diederich ttJeanie With the Light Brown Hair ................ Genevieve Pietraszek ttPretty Minkatt .................................................................... Lillian Manka uTha'ds, Sabotageh .................................................................. Rupert Dus ttSilver Threads Among the Goldh ...................................... Helen Hart ttThe Farmer in the Dellt' ............................................ Joseph Wytrwal ttIn the Prison Cell I Sitt, ...................................... Reginald Ostrowski ttThe Breeze and I ............................................ Genevieve Naruszewicz ttPerphilia ............................................................................ Regina Mech ttSmile A Whileh .................................................................... Leona Ewald ttMy Bonnie Lies Over the Oceanh ................ Genevieve KWiatkowski Embraceable Yout, ................................................ Helen Kowalewski Page twenty-eighf Senior Library Standing side by side on the shelves-w Daddy Long Legst, .................................................... Stanley Kozlowicz Call of the Wild .................................................... Edward Kociemba The Pathfinder .......................................................... Stanley Turowski ttBlack Thunder ..................................................... Norbert Swinkowski ttPride and Prejudicett ................................................ Clement Grzywacz ttSentimental Tommyt, .......................................... ,7 ................ Chester Tyl Way of All Flesh .................................................... Fabian Dzielinski ttYoung Revolutionist ................................................. Joseph Kijewski ttShadows on the Rockh ................................................ John Jakubowicz ttPuddtnhead Wilsonh .............................................. Reginald Ostrowski ttGreat Expectations .............................................................. Rupert Dus ttOld Curiosity Shop ............................................ Edmund Grochowski ttFar From the Madding Crowd ................................ Robert Diederich Dark Horsw .................................................................. Casimir Lewicki ttGone With the Wind ...................................... Genevieve Naruszewicz ttForever Freeh ............................................................ Gertrude Wozniak Saturdayts Childtt ...................................................... Virginia Bucholtz ttWith Malice Toward Noneh .................................. Norman Kowalczyk ttHurricane,, ........................................................................ Betty Parpart uScarlet Pimpernel t ...................................................... Joseph Wytrwal ttBright Heritage,, ................................................................ Esther Nykel ttThe Yearling't ............................................................ Leonard Wyderko Mrs. Wiggs 0f the Cabbage Patch .................................. Helen Hart Much Ado About Nothing .................................. u Helen Kowalewski ttBambih .............................................................. Genevieve Kwiatkowski Sally and Her Kitchen ........................................ Dorothy Klonowski nSky HostessH ........................................................ Virginia Drozdzewski ttvOne of Ourst ........................................................ Genevieve Pietraszek ttCome ahd Get 1th ...................................................... Loretta Kochanski ttDelilah,, ................................. g ............................................ Lillian Manka Page twenty-nine V HNeutral Ground ............................................................ Bernice Howitt Man s Hop e ........................ ,, .................................. Genevieve Garbacz Happy Landingf ............................................................ Marvin Kujawa Slippy Landing .......................................................... Dominic Pietrzyk Fanny by Gaslight ............................................................ Leona Ewald Dear Enemy, .................................................................. Helen Sarosiek HSaratoga Trunk, ................................................................ Rita Przekop P1roceed, Sergeant Lamw .................................. Leonard Przybylski Mississippi Belly .......................................................... Joan Rychlinski The Constant Nymph , Regina Mech Page thirty How Do You Feel About Graduation? Virginia Drozdziewski: Pm sorry one way, but in another way Itm not. Virginia Bucholtz: Glad, yet so sorry. Helen Kowalewski: Sorry to leave these halls of memories, and maybe I shall return in the future. Dorothy KIODOWSIkil Though parting is hard, I shall always have the memories of happy and fearful hours tucked away in the corner of my heart. Gertrude Wozniak: The long-awaited day is finally here, but I'm sorry to have it come. Helen Sarosiek: Glad to leave school, but dread thinking of go- ing to work. Genevieve Narusewicz: Swell idea, and best thing that ever happened to me. Genevieve Pietraszek: Itll sure miss it. Bernice Howitt: All good things must come to an end, Leona Ewald: A happy day that carries much sorrow. Genevieve Garbacz: A day long to be remembered. Loretta Kochanski: Fm sorry to go even after twelve years. Regina Mech: I won't miss school, but I will miss my classmates. Helen Hart: I shall always treasure these days I spent here at St. Casimirls and forever keep them in my heart. I shall miss all my classmates, superiors, friends and even those horrible hours waiting for a test. Rita Przekop: Oh, I just hate to leave the school and the faculty. Lillian Manka: Those days are gone forever. Elizabeth Parpart: I'm sorry to leave here, even after being here for two years. Joan Rychlinski: Parting is such sweet sorrow. Genevieve Kwiatkowski: Glad to leave it now, but will probably miss it soon. Esther Nykel: To graduate is to step out into the world alone; for you have no one except your parents to guide you. You leave the faculty and classmates and they are the ones With whom I shall regret to part. Page thirly-one V Joseph Wytrwalz To tell you the truth, I really dont know. At times I am glad that Itm graduating and at times Pm not. John Jakubowicz: Brings me that much closer to the Army. Stanley Kozlowicz: All good things must come to an end. Joseph Kijewski: I wish I could start my Senior year over again. Clement Grzywacz: Sorry to see my days at St. Casimirts com- ing to an end, but there is a greater job to be done, the task of Winning this war. I intend to do my share in the job. Edward Grochowski: It sure was swell while it lasted. Chester Tyll: IIll be glad to graduate, but I Will miss the class. My experience here should help me get into the Observation Corp. tNo reflection on the girlsJ Casimir Lewioki: Iim sorry it must come to an end, but Fm look- ing forward to a very promising future in the Army. Stanley Turowski: I guess it Will be pretty good to get out of school, but PM miss the class. Leonard Przybylski: Itd like to get away, I guess. Norbert Swinkowski: I dontt. Rupert Dus: I shall be sorry to leave, but glad to be able to par- ticipate in my share of Winning this war. Dominic Pietrzyk: I know PM miss my classmates. Marvin Kujawa: Pm glad to know my work wasnit in vain. Fabian Dzielinski: It feels good to be able to graduate, even if it is only once. Robert Diederich: Good. Reginald Ostrowski: Now, I can join the Navy. Edward Kociemba: Graduating is sadness, also happiness. Norman Kowalczyk: Fm at a loss of words, when it comes to ex- pressing my sentiment. Leonard Wyderko: It just doesnit seem possible. Page thirty-two Juniors ROOM 303 President, W. Tobiczyk Vice President, T. HeIminski Secretary, l. Wasilewski Treasurer, J. Bus ROOM 305 President, E. Kosla Vice President, B. Woiciechowski Secretory, J. Horozaniecko Treasurer, Margaret Brock Matei Cieplak Fidrich Grabowski Phillips Czyzewski Kulpa Nulepa Saba? Bizon Ksiazek ?S;wp; rppo Niedzwiecku Pawlowicz Szymunski Raniszewski Brock Wypiiewski Fronczck Kilian Diederich Horozaniecku E. Kosla PzrzwszoKz rmPww W orr Wieiecha Garbek Zaborski Naruszewicz Kraszewski Domzal Franuszewicz Ozog WoiCFechowski Kosinski Lewandowski Page thirly-three Sophomores ROOM 301 President, E. Maczkowski Vice President, T. Sikora Secretary, D. Turk Treasurer, V. Turowski Turowski Slowik Kosinski Martins Chorzelewski Robaczynski Peck Gondek Gawecki Joeton Jankowiak PPPPKPPTFVP Page thirty-four pwr ?mmw 6F ROOM 307 President, 5. Strenkowski Vice President, F. Dutka Secretory, F. Rolecka Treasurer, H. Wodkowski Szelc Madeiu Michno Waslowski Percha Wloch Williams Maksym Oleszkowicz Pawluszka Durecka u FW 09?KUU?P Skowronski Zawacki . Kieda Kronkowski Lyskawa Sluzynski Prbyfulski Lachowski Pachucki Natkowski Lewandowski Freshmen ROOM 206 President, F. Helminski Vice President, 5. Dudka Secretary, M.' Jankowiak Treasurer, A. Jokubus ROOM 201 President, D. Malczynsko Vice President, J. Bieniek Secretary, T. Grzywacz Treasurer, R. Nalepa Karankiewicz Gurbus Chludzinska Kopcak Shootko Bok Jakubiuk Rumpa Pazymies Kielczewska $teciak Kaminska Kanclorz Wasilewska Kopicko Grzeluk Przekop Zakobielski Ostrowski korrk o?ppmwywpprPo M. g m;o;n;w$rw?p+kF Tadaiewski Sarosiek Przybylski Galecki Przepiora Plagens Betkowska Cichostemska Ciolek Crivelli Grygier Horger . Ju rewicz Karwacki Kwiatkowska Mazuchowska Moryc Polka Percha 30$??Kpprnforp:csnFP Puwlowska Przytulska Shay Schwartz Cudnik Stankiewicz Stawiarska Welker Waligorska Woiciechowska Zaborska Ardunowski Diederich Hull Page thirty-five xgs-Augq; 960d xx x x x K x NW $; K x z W - : 2in xx K 'U 0 CD 0 ... :l' E. $ 9' CD m D The school publishes a monthly paper, entitled Casmirette, con- taining news pertaining to school activities. The paper is an excellent outlet for budding journalistic dnd artistic talent. The crowning achieve- ment of the staFf is the annual. the Cosmirecho, in the production of which the following staff members collaborated: Editor ...................................................................... Virginia Bucholtz Assistant Editor ................................................... Helen Kowalewski Business Manager.... .................................. Joan Rychlinski Sports Editor .................................. ...... Clement Grzywacz Artist ................................................................ ....Jeon Kwiatkowski Typist ............................................ Helen Sarosiek - Jean Pietraszek Assistants ...................... Helen Hart - Regina Mech - Leona Ewold Page thirty-eight Page thirty-nine Girls' Varsity Outstanding Sen- ior members of the Varsity were: Cap- tain Loretta Koch- anski, Helen Kowa- Iewski, Virginia Dro- zdzewski, Jean Na- ruszewicz, L i I I i a n Manka, Helen Sor- osivek, and Betty Parporf, Coached by Rev. P. Wyrzykowski, The team achieved Third place in 1he Junior C.Y.O. W 4 WM WWW Page fo rfy Girls' Physical Fitness The girls meet once a week for 30 minutes, a special haIf-hour session being held forfhose who aspire to join the WAAC's in the future. WM ; Leaders fggggf To meet the demands of wor-time program mapped for the schools, physical fitness exercises were intro- duced in the second semester. Under the able leadership of N. Swinkowski, C. Grzywocz, J. Kiiewski, and N. Kowolczyk, the boys meet four times a week for half-hour periods. The pro- gram likewise includes hikes and gym- nastics in open air. Wrestling Page forty-three Basketball Built around three veterans, Captain Sam Grzywacz, Norm Kowalczyk and Norb Swinkowski, the team went through the regular schedule without very much success, but they climaer the season by Winning the Area Championship, thereby show- ing the true colors of St. Casimir teams, better known as the Redskins. In the Area Tournament the Redskins had to con tend With such opponents as St. Cecilia, a first division en- trant, All Saints, and the powerful St. Hedwig Five. Those WhO carried the brunt of the Redskin attack throughout the season and Who comprised the St. Casimir Five, are as follows: Points Captain Sam Grzywacz, Sr. ............................ 136 Norm Kowalczyk, Sr. ...................................... 114 Norb Swinkowski, Sr. Len Wyderko, Sr. Page forfy-four Page f0 rty-five Page forty-six First Aid Required of all Seniors, the First Aid Course was en- joyed by the boys as well as by the girls. The accom- panying snapshots show that the gen- tlemen are able to respond well in time of emergency. Patrons REV. E. MAISEL MR. AND MRS A. MECH REV. A. DOMINUS MR. AND MRS. DIEDRICH REV. P. WYRZYKOWSKI MR. AND MRS. DUS FRANK OLSZEWSKI CAFE MR AND MRS. DZIELINSKI PADDOCK DRUG co. MR. AND MRS. GRZYWACZ MR. AND MRS. s. BUCHOLTZ MR. AND MRS. JAKUBOWICZ MR. AND MRS. J. EWALD MR. AND MRS; KUJAWA MR. AND MRS. F. KOWALEWSKI MR. AND MRS. LEWICKI MR. AND MRS. L. SAROSIEK MR. AND MRS. NARUSZEWICZ MR. A. PIETRASZEK MR. AND MRS. OSTROWSKI MR. AND MRS. J. HART MR. AND MRS. NYKEL MR. AND MRS. F. KOCHANSKI MR. AND MRS. PIETRZYK MR. AND MRS. B. MANKA MR. AND MRS. J. KIJEWSKJ; MRS. M. RYCHLINSKI . MR. AND MRS. E. KOCIEMBA MR. AND MRS. A. PRZEKOP MR. AND MRS. KWIATKOWSKI MR. AND MRS. WYDERKO MR. AND MRS. KOWALCZYK MR. AND MRS. s. GARBACZ MR. AND MRS. KOZLOWICZ MR. AND MRS. s. KLONOWSKI MR. AND MRS. PARPART MR. AND MRS. A. DROZDZEWSKI MR. AND MRS. PRZYBYLSKI MR. A. WOZNlAK MR. AND MRS. SWINKOWSKI MR. AND MRS. J. CIESLINSKI MR. AND MRS. TUROWSKI MR. AND MRS. w. GROCHOWSKI MR. AND MRS. TYL MR. AND MRS. WYTRWAL Page foriy-seven Acknowledgement WE TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK REV. E. RUCINSKI, WHO UNSELFISHLY OFFERED HIS SERVICES AND TOOK ALL THE PICTURES THAT APPEAR 1N TH1S BOOK, WITH THE EX- CEPTION OF THE SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE PANELS. GOD BLESS YOU, FATHER. WE A R E D E E P L Y G R A T E F U L TO YOU. Page forfy-eighf