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

Text from Pages 1 - 46 of the 1945 volume:

ishcd by the SENIOR CLASS of L O O H CH SJ g Hm Gm WM Ru Hm Wu SD A C T S pub v$ Lunar... ' W ... 4WW. mm wan m g M Wm 4m. w W Dedication XVe. the SENIORS. are thankful for the boys in the uhiform of our country h thankful thqfv there are AMERICANS who are willing I'Jgiue up their homes to fight so that cldsSes like ours may continue to graduate and to rake their places in a democratic society. To these. we. the Class of 1945 dedicate this CASMIRECHO JIEZQWQWMW - Rev. Edward Maisel Rev. Victor Dominas Rev. Stephen Rojewski Sister Mary Hugolina Princ1p 1; instructor in Latin Sister Mary Anatolia Instructor 1h Mathematics and Religion Sister Mary Bozene Instructor in Music and Eng- lish Sister Mary Benvenuta Instructor in History English Sister Mary Clarence Instructor in English Church History Sister Mary . Instructor in Polish Religion Mary Instructor in Science Mathematics Sister Mary Erminilda Instructor in Commercial Studies Rev. Peter Wyrzykowski Coach Athletics Mrs. Edith Coy Instructor Nutrition Mrs. Madolin Dickinson Instructor Health ; i , E 3 f i A g $ Frnnvis - ,rvm ,JHJA - St. Casim Class TYF erF -- xior 'vr r-vtt . rmirrfte Prmdncrinn 4 'DET'IE A. FTUP'XRL'. - st. 3$wxyen - Intr . BF -L:53t1V111 tar Poarr --- ---- 30d Crns S c ,0; Cumm' p71 a9 5. v: 1?. r V Manama... .. j 1 1 11 . Emmi r hm Tut 57' MW, .90 Cwuh Y'Fmirvcho Lu: ----- ---- CFCU Us T.' LACITOY r'15'0. Club --------A Tihrary Stuff ....... fr. Red Trovs S it b e; eg Er: 25- Qgggggg:2- 3- 11- 17- Ngvember: 22- Decegber: 28-29- mg: 231 28- 31- Sem'or Diary Alma Mater opens portals to forty-eight proud, confident Seniors. Class Officers elected to guide us through forthcoming year. After a week ,of frenzied campaigning, High School officers elected by school vote. We make our choice of well-earned class rings. Seniors sponsor Hello Dance , first social event-of school year. Evening is highlighted by farewell party for Raymond Bartkowski, first of our class to leave for service. Raymond Bartkowski leaves for Navy. We don blue Jeans and straw hats for gala Barn Dance. Following the dance, we attend a small farewell party for Anthony Michno, second Senior to be inducted. Six prominent Casmirette Staff members attend Press Conference at Art Institute. In the midst of our Christmas Vacation, we have our graduation pictures taken. ' Tom WojnoWski leaves for Navy. The night of nights, our Prom. All formalhwe attend-the memor- able affair at the Crystaleallroom. Catholic Guild presents The Miser , for which the Seniors had reserved seats. Our Class rings are blessed at Ring Day celebration which we. as Juniors, originated. A never-to-be forgotten ,farewell party is sponsored for Stanley Sienkowski and Eugene Wloch, two of our best loved friends. Truly a loss to the Casmirette production staff. Through sleet and rain, we make our way to get a last glimpse of Stanley and Eugene leaving for the Army from M. C. Depot. A proud day indeed, as we present Sr. Mary Hugoline with our $400 Memorial Gift. Seniors attend Catholic Guilds inspiring Lenten Attraction, Behold the Man . Chester Janeczko inducted into Army. Performances of class play Conquered greeted by thunderous ap- plause. This in addition to congratulation was ample reward to the cast for the time and work involved. Seniors sponsor Spring Frolic , first post Lenten Dance. Peter Pawluszka leaves for Navy. Off to Belle Isle, for the annual outing, which ihcluded the usual bike riding aha canoe-tipping. Examinations. All the Joy of living suspended for the time. Commencement Week. Senior Class Day - Honors Night. . Graduation Exercises- we close our books on the last chapter of our High School days. er vwavwmemst . :mmqurrszi'ii :w- h . Bewildered, befuddled, bedecked and beguiling, 57 new freebies passed through 1941-42 the open doors of St. Caeimir and deposited themselves, tablet and pencils, in - the two classes assigned to them. It wasn't long before we all became acquaint- ed, and the next few weeks found everyone dashing thither end yon for books, classrooms and lost friends. There are moments in one's life that are never forgotten. Initiation is such a moment in our dairy. However, we soon forget our embarassing experiences, and settled down to a period of solid studying relieved only by a few days of freedom. At Christmas time, our first social affair, we did ourselves proud as hosts and hostesses to the whole high school at the annual Christmas party. And what with basketball and baseball; the dances and skating parties, the year came to an end all too soon. l ' September found us with a brand new title of Sophisticated Sophomores. There 1942-43 were only 41 of us left including 3 new girls. By heritage we enjoyed doing to .- othera what they had done to us, anti the Initiation was a side eISlitting success. Frequent sirens andlpereisted air raid drills made us war oon'cioue and we threw ourselves into every bond and red cross drive. The only time we didn't make a fuss about staying after school was when we had an after-nchool dance sponsored by the Juniors. The final exams rolled around inevetably, end we said So long for awhile . 1943-41. After a blissful end carefree summer we returned known to all as Juniors. Our - ranks had increased to 50. We were ready to fill the responsible positions for another busy year in the Alma Meters glorious history. There were difficult studies to mes- ter, club meeting to organize, dances to sponsor, but we made the grade. Remember, the way Shekeapeer'e Merchant of Venice , broadened our literary mind? The way our daily conversation was spiced with velences, equations and elements? Haw pleased the girls were when notes passed to each other could not be deciphered wh'en caught be-, cause of the girls' peculiar shorthand ? Remember the wienie toast at River Rouge, the Velem tine Dance, and the many knocks and bumps received from rour Skating Parties; ourwintroduction of Ring Day, and as a climax the Junior - Senior Banquet? Remember? How could we forget. Again June rolled around and we bade farewell to the Senior class and looked forward to occupying their seats next year. ' With a certain pride and yet with sadness 48 dignified Seniors entered the belle 1944-45 of St. Casimir for the last time. However the heavy schedule of studies and ac- e tivitiee left us little time to brood. . Editing the Casmirette was a monthly duty, but by endless efforts of oin- staff we did all in power to make it a success. Choosing the class rings was one of our great pleasures. Following soon after in the way of pleasures was the taking of our pictures at Mazur Studio in cape and togas. The Prom Committee made elaborate and successful plane for the annual Senior From, which was held at the Crystal Ballroom of the Book Cadillac and will be treasured in the memories of each Senior in the years to come. I t A lasting tie of friendship between the Juniors and Seniors came from the lovely Ring Day the letter prepared for us. It has left unforgetable memories with'ue. ' Conquered was selected as the Senior Play. After weeks of rehearsal the play was presented to the audience that received it with en enthusiasm which fulfilled ell expecta- tions. The year was climaxed with the Junior - Senior Banquet and for once we set back and let others do the work. On June 10th with tearful eyes the Seniors received their diplomas and - we graduated. t ' Thus ends our class history. We-naw stand on the threshold of a new life, so full of adventure and yet so uncertain. Already five boys have gone to fight for our country and most of the remaining boys will enter soon. The girls too, in various ways will work to bring a lasting peace to a changing world. In planning for tomorrow, however, let us not forget yesterday's memoriee----me- mories of our youth which will come back to us in moments of loneliness. Therefore, we, the class of 1945, are deeply appreciative of our Alma Meter and in parting we borrow words from J. Whitcomb Riley's A Parting Guest -- Thenkr-So fine a time! : x WW jQ ' Q7, . rm w, u. Sarnnhxk .'. Koplckw, h f '1 Y. J . .Ri-Prng Ham, 1 . ?m19kn ' Sec L ; u, rsfhmn Ly A '1 pm awn! SDPHDHDR ES g1; W ' 41h7 M E M Wme E B Eq NV ? vyifh milkiwwawk 5: I WHMHN , AU . g---;.---J 9 Ci 97991 3211113109999 9993119: 899 Smmsgf qtN. 6! Wmmmn .h ,. . e W DlHHlUD Wm On April 8, after three successive mdtinees and following an evening per- formance, the curtain fell with applause and acclaim on the Seniors' produc- tion of William Poeder's CONQUEPED . The play concefned a midwestern family: Warren Trude tL. Brudzinskii a wealthy business man, with atheistic convictions refused to give his consent to the erection of a Catholic church in the neighborhood. Despite the effortse of Mr. Brandon tL. Oleszkowiczi, the young attorney, in love with Warren's, sister, Dorothy tD. Turki, Warren persists in his decision. His little son Junior tT. Ozogi is afflicted-with spinal menigitis, Which every scientific and medical effort of Dr. Norman tB. Jankowiaki.fails to cure. Under the ten- der care of a capable and efficient Catholic nurse, Miss Mary Reilly tV. Pecki whom Warren highly respects and trusts, the child develops a leve for the In-i fant Jesus. The plot thickens as Mrs. Van Ellsworth tV. Turowskii, a social butterfly schemingly designs a plan against Miss Reilly, with the hope thet she may be able to have her dismissed by Warren. During a Corpus Christi procesSion, the crippled child pleadingly invokes God's mercy and is miraculously cured. Warren's pride is conquered; the Se;- ibr triumphs over him, he becomes a Catholic. His high regard and affection for Miss Reilly culminates in adorable devotion, love and marriage. It's been a thrill to watch V. Peck and L. Brudzinski, the leading char- acters, evolve this deeply religious plot and the delightful romance connect- ed with it; F. Dudka 1n the role of the maid; R. Wiliams in that of Mr. Grant Conley; and A. Maksym, the consciehtious butler, added much to the interest and success of the play. The characters of the cast created much admirable comment and enthusias- tic approval from the appreciative audiences. CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS ON THIS SUPERB PLAY 1 wWw mmu Fm! 'vp O Adpi JBK'Q law'y '..;k$3?gHWtf;Wva . SENIOR ATAPDS: Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Religion Award Scholarship Awards Activities and Service Awards Athletics Award Perfect Attendance Award Commercial Attainment Certificates Glee Club Awards HOHOF CLASS MERIT CUP: Honor Students--tota1 number VAFSITY LETTEFS: Basketball Baseball INTRAKURAL TROPHIES: Boys' Basketball Girls' Basketball LOYALTY ATAPDS: Way this book like a friena, bechme more Valuable as the years go by. .3 tin, .1 ifsckrwhsgf ... ... er 9 .iffa iE D$tggiv4EEtf 1,