St Hedwige High School - Victorian Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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VALEDICTORY The Senior Class of 1937 has reached the goal which they have greatly anticipated for the past four years. Now we are beginning a new life, one where we hope to gain success. Until today when perils and disappointments arose, we were guided and encouraged by our pastor, principal, teachers, and parents. After today, we must rely upon the education and advice we have received at St. Hed- wige High School. The question arises, Are we prepared to go forth and face the unknown world by ourselves ? Before attempting to answer this, let us go back and review the privileges we have received at this institution. Each day we had the opportunity to attend mass and ask Christ to bestow His graces upon us. In the class room we witnessed the untiring effort and self- sacrifice put forth by our dear pastor, principal, and teachers in helping us build an educational founda- tion lined with the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Char- ity, which will be so necessary for our future life as true Christian men and women. With the grace of God a.nd the knowledge and good example im- parted to us by all connected with St. Hedwige High School we are leaving tonight with both, a joy and regret. We feel happy that we have been successful and are now prepared to take another step towards greater accomplishments. Some perhaps will con- tinue to procure a higher education, but for most of us, our school days are over. Some will meet suc- cess quickly, while others will hesitate, but all of us will depend upon the advice and education re- ceived during the past four years to help us solve the difficulties of later life. I-Iowever, we regret that we cannot continue to spend our happy days in school. We will always cherish the memories of our friendships and asso- ciations. At this time we want to thank our pastor, principal, and teachers for the zeal and influence they put forth for the betterment of our youth. We also wish to express our deep appreciation to our parents for their self-sacrifice which made it possible for us to receive a Christian education. Without their aid and guidance, we would have been unable to attain our goal. In conclusion before we start upon life's great highway, encouraged by the advantages given us by our wonderful school, we pause to say Farewell to our pastor, principal, teacher, parents and friends. -Loretta Pilarska, '37. CLASS ESSAY THE NEED or RELIGION IN EDUCATION In a world filled with communism, materialism, and fatalism, there is a crying need of religious edu- cation for our youth, which must be brought to realize the important place religion has in the building of character and in strengthening of the wi . From the Vatican City has come a steady stream of messages urging all to battle against communism. This avowed enemy of liberty is creeping into our state schools and universities. It must be combatted. And the most certain method is to insert into the curriculums of our institutions of learning, that greatest of all subjects, religion. For religion is a force that will give our youth the courage and strength to withstand and repulse the charge of this newest scourge of mankind. History shows that nations which have given up the teachings of Christ present a tragic picture to- day. Now, America stands face to face with this same danger. The word of God has been re- placed by the deity of money. American business has degenerated into a cruel, heartless, system of money- Page Eighteen grabbing. Mercy has long been discarded in high financial circles. Co-mpetition has become so great that it is almost impossible for a person with Christian ethics to maintain the standard that has been set up. The financiers of tomorrow must be taught to break away from these vicious methods now in use and return to those which have made it possible for this country to become the richest and most powerful in the world. A study of religion will aid greatly in overcoming the materialistic outlook of our young people and insure for America contin- ued leadership among the nations. To accomplish these things we must work for the building of character. And the best character for us to model upon is that of Christ. If we can inject into our students, even in a small measure, the charity, love, sacrifice, obedience, humility and other virtues so exemplified in His life, we will have ful- filled the main purpose of religious education. With this accomplished, the world will become a finer, cleaner, and more enjoyable place to live in. -Stanley Gorski, '37. THE VICTORIAN

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FIRST GRADUATES, CLASS OF 1932 l ll'Sl IWW- l1'I'l 10 Viilllli ll..1'1'i1-1 lfllllitlli, l.lll'j' Nowak. .Xl:11'1l111 lb1':1,i11s, llolvn .l:1nowsk:1. xvillltiil Horny tAll's. lA'0nill'll l'i111-io1':11 :1l11l hl'Ullll'll li1lt'Z0l'OXX'Sli!l. Svvvllll run. li-fl l0l'lF-1'lllI l4Iliz:1lw1l1 .Xlllll'Xbll2lli. ll11'l1'11111- Sllllilllllil 4Sisl1-1' Nl, 4':lS1IIlil'il. l'.S.1'.l3 llilnls-::'111'1l lilysz, llvr- 111:111 ll:1il1- tilvw-:1s1-1173 l:::1l1vll1- I111koxysk:1. ll1bl1Hl'1ll1l liol1si:1k :1111l lie-ily l'1l':llllUlXYSliIl, 'lilllml VUW- lvlil lo Vlefllli Milla' l5lI1lZi1::4k:1. l.11viIlo ll--Ii11Sk:1 tklrs. AlilllllS Yairgolp .lohn liolln-1'. la-0 Zylowski. 1'c1'ili:1 .Is-z qhlrs. Al. W1-solowskil 111111 l1x-no .I:1ro11il:. fS1ll leads to success and prominence. His efforts were rewarded when in the year of 1936 the St. Hedwige's Lions grasped the City Championship of the City of South llend, having defeated Riley High School by a score of 14 to 6. Laurels and recognition came forth from all athletic leaders in South Bend, Chicago and vicinity. Perseverence of the boys and their coach brought prominence. Basketball. which was started in the second year of school's existence under the supervision of Rev. Casimir Witucki, C.S.C. and Mr. Clem Fiwek, as coach, was more fully developed under Mr. Janesheske's direction and coaching. St. Hedwige's also records into its pages the Annual High School week, which is the result of the INZIHX appeals made to our Polish populace, through the continuous efforts of Rev. Francis X. Luzny, C.S. C., who succeeded Rev. Gruza, as pastor of St. lledwige's Parish. The terrible depression. which not only brought poverty to many a home, also tended to ruin great and magnificent institutions of all kinds. St. Hedwige High School was likewise threatened. It became evident that one parish and only a few individuals of other Polish communities, could not under any cir- cumstances, uphold an institution of higher learning. The matter was then presented to the Polish Central Civic Committee, which is composed of representa- tives of fifty-eight Polish organizations of South llend and Mishawaka. The decision was made to 'l'IlE VICTORIAN give the responsibility of maintaining and develop- ing the Catholic High School, into the hands of the entire Polish population. Its downfall was not per- mitted. Plans were materialized when a High School board was formed, to which belong the following: Rev. Msgr. John W. Osadnik, Rev. Francis X. Luzny, C.S.C., Rev. Anthony Rozewicz, C.S.C., Rev. Boleslaus Sztuczko, C.S.C., Mr. John S. Huczkowski, Sr., Mrs. Antoinette Hon, Mr. B. P. Minczewski, Sr., Mr. An- drew Curzytek and Mr. Leo J. Chlebowski. It takes place the first week of May, and includes a financial campaign for the benefit of the school. Each parish pastor selects a subcommittee, which has charge of the drive for funds for the High School. The first drive was started May, 3, 1936, and was formally opened with a Polish Program, presented by the High School Student Body and Alumni of the school, commerating May 3, a memorable date in the history of Poland. This movement was marked witl1 a huge success, when at the end of the drive the Cen- tral Civic Committee collected nearly 352000, which was used toward the immediate improvement of the school. The St. Hedwige High Shool Board, Polish Cen- tral Civic Committee, faculty, Alumni and students are deeply grateful to all benefactors, whose names shall be written with gold letters in the history of the school. Page Sew-11lee1.

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CLASS POEMS Adieu! For four long years we toiled Until the pattern we planned is done. Our work has been so pleasant, Our goal is reached, and we must go on. It's over now: we enter fields both broad and new, Our eyes are shedding' many a bitter tear, And yet we feel happy that our work is through, And give our thanks to You, our Alma Mater dear. You have mapped the rocky way for us to take Which will lead us to success and happiness so true, But now, Alma Mater, we pause to bid farewell, And with a prayer in our hearts we must say, Adieu -Henry A. Labuzienski '37 W W Our Lady of Victory Our Lady of Victory, Our Patroness so dear With Thee in our hearts we know no fear For You, Dear Lady, have guided our lives And serenely helped us in all our strives. Look upon us from Thy throne above, With Thy sweet smile and heavenly love. Teach us how to seek His Heart That we may from Him never part. Before we leave these portals old, Thy mantle of blue-Oh! do enfold, For we do pledge our loyalty So keep us close to Thee-Our Lady of Victory. -Raymond Marnocha '37 MATKI NASZE Matko, matko kochana , co za slodkie znamie, Dziecko z miloscia czula kryje sie pod jej ramie, Syn w strapieniu przed matka swe serce otwiera, Kochajaca corka rowniei ust nie zawiera. Matenka szepnie, Hdziecko moje kochane , Wszelkie klopoty, troski, balsamem zalane W kolku rodzinnem, gdzie Matka Boia kroluje Milosc, zgoda, postep ustawicznie panuje. I nasza, Alma Mater, Marje wspominala, Cnote poboinosc prawdziwa, zawsze wpajala, W cierpieniach na Marje Zwycieska wskazywala Nie opuszczaj nas Matko, dziennie suplikowala. '-THE VICTORIAN Jak w Czestochowie spiewano, Pod Twoja Obrone Tak, by nas nie wodzono w smiertelna strone, Alma Mater,-Sztandar Marj i zachecala, Na ktorym, obrone, skromnosci, czystosc rysowala. J ako krolowe, patronke, gwiazde promienna Nasza nadzieje, otuche wieczna niezmienna Dzis kiedy naokol straszny upadek wiary, Matko, strzei nas i poboiny obyczaj stary. Dzis, wdzieczni, Alma Mater ze smutkiem Zegnamy, Prowadi Matko, niech blogoslawienstwo znamy, Prowadi, jako wiernych Alumnow Polskiej Szkoly, Do zajec i pracy co maja wielkie skaly. -Wladyslawa Dworecka. '37 Page Ninetee