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

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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.

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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!