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

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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

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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

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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