St Joseph High School - Torch Yearbook (Bay City, MI)

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CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1945, of St. Ioseph High School, Bay City, Michigan, having com- pleted four years of hard labor, and being of sound mind and big heart do establish this as our last will and testament. We, hereby bequeth our most cherished possessions with the desire that they will be well guarded and protected. To Sister Mary Mildred, our most esteemed principal and home room teacher. we leave our gratitude for her patience and kindness. To Sister Rose Carlita, our Economics and Bookkeeping teacher we leave sincere hope that she receives more intelligent answers from her classes next year. To Sister Mary Clarice, our Civics teacher, we leave our appreciation for her many hours of patient toil. To Sister Mary Isabel, Sister Mary Angelique, Sister Mary Veritas, Mrs. Iohnson, Mr. Hebert, Mrs. Byrnes, Miss Randall, Mr. O'Toole, we leave the pride of ever having known such a class. As a member of the Class of 1945. I, Jack Alarie, leave my ability to argue to Fred Bosco. l. Lorna Ancel. leave my studious attitude to my brother, Kenneth. He can use it. I, Ieanne Baker, bequeath my front seat to Bob McCoy. l, Bill Baker, leave to make room for the Class of '46. I, Shirley Bates, bequeath my ninth hour record to anyone who has never stayed. I, Matthew Bosco, bequeath my ability to make tardy excuses to Iohn Clifford. I. Lorraine Bourdlaies, leave my steady nerves to Richard Bartkowiak. I, Marjorie Boyce, leave my shining Monday-morning personality to Ray Knoblauch. I, Donald Campbell, leave my school-girl complexion to Dick Talaga. I, Mary Ann Cauchy, leave my French motions to Paul Suchodolski. I, Nanette Crete, leave my giggle to Mary Briggs. I, Frank Danak, leave my fancy nicknames to Leonard Beson. l. Donald Dulude. leave my ability to get into trouble to Gene Gatza. I, Catherine Gerard, leave my quiet ways to lim Brennan. I. Gloria Gillard, leave my place on the dance floor at noon to Marion Woods. l, Iosephine Grundas, bequeath my job as chauifer to my sister Frances. I, Virginia Ionkis, leave my attendance record to Francis MacMillan. l, Aileen Kasper. bequeath my tall slimness to Colleen Bracht. l, Arlene Klida, leave my mania to spill ink to Violet Metevia. I, Shirley LaPan. leave my shining personality to Dolores Maples. I, Florine LeClair, leave my lustrous black hair to Virginia Posluzny. I, Beverly Maples, leave my calorie list to Mary Lou Bergevin. Doris Martin, leave my ability to pout to Gordon Martin. Gloria Martin, leave my powerful right to Adele Brisson. Leonard Martin. leave my way with the women to some shy freshman. Donald Metevia, bequeath my job as student manager to anyone capable of handling it. Germaine Mullins, leave my taste for bananna splits to my sister Pat. Fred Orr, leave my ability to tease to Donald Skinner. Eileen Periard, leave my shyness to Marion Skinner. Ierry Plachta. leave my habit of chain smoking to anyone who can get the cigarettes. Alma Reed, bequeath my great height to Mary Ann Foldie. Patricia Reed, leave my seat on the school bus to someone who always has to stand. Rita Rioux, leave my quiet ways to anyone who likes peace and quiet. Betty Rivard, leave my long dark hair to Marie Buczek. Charles Rupp, bequeath my curly locks to some poor girl with straight hair. Marjorie Schmidt. as Editor ot the Torch. leave a lot of hard work to some unsuspecting Iunior. Elaine Smerdon, bequeath my collection of class rings to Pat Duso. Patricia Sullivan, bequeath my Irish temper to any Frenchman who wants it. Michael Supernant, bequeath my great height to anyone who likes to see above the crowd. Wesley Tacey, bequeath my Florida Episode to anyone who likes to travel. Iacquelyn Urban. leave my position on the cheer- leaders' squad to anyone with a strong voice. Louis Verellen, leave my mania to qo to the movies to someone with a larger allowance. Marjorie Welch, bequeath my ability for getting caught to Betty Guire.

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SELECTED MEMORIES o f Nineteen Hundred Forty-four and Forty-five Annual Retreat' February 7, 8, 9. Retreat Masier The Reverend T. F. Curry, O. M. I. Omit Day' February 18, Silvcr Valley. May Procession and Crowning of Our Blessed Mother, Queen of May May 6, SZ. Ioseph Church, Mistress of Ceremoniesn Nanette Crete, Preiect. Assistant-Francis MacMillan, Co-Preiect. Queen--Doris Martin, Court oi Honor Marjorie Welch, Patricia Reed, Eileen Periard, Rita Ricux. Sermon' The Reverend George Vincent, C. S. Sp. Iunior-Senior Banquet -May 22, St. Ioseph Auditoruvn. Alumni Dance-- May 24, Doc Logan's Orchestra, St. I:seph Auditorium. Iunior-Senior Prom- May 29. Wenonah Hotel Ballroovn. Senior Reception for Parents and Friends --VV Iune 3, St. I:seph Auditorium. Day of Recollection-V Iune 8. The Reverend Ligucri Nugent, C. Ss. R., in charge. Commencement Day-Iune 10. Baccalaureate Mass, 8 a. m., St. Ioseph Church. Sermon The Reverend George Vincent, C. S. Sp. Breakfast-Our Lady's Hall. Commencement Exercises- 3:30 p. m., St. Ioseph Church. 5 S L llzll XXX! VIH H Sgt t. s 3

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CLASS PROPI-IECY TEN YEARS FROM TODAY' WE SEE: lack Alarie-managing his own chain of bowling alleys known as Alarie's A1leys. Lorna Ancel-in a pair ot wear-ever shoes ushering at the Bay Theatre. Ieanne Baker-singing on the radio. William Baker-replacing General Eisenhower. Shirley Bates-head supervisor ot the Mercy Hospital Nursing Stati. Matthew Bosco-selling bananas with zippers on them in his iruit house. Lorraine Bourdlaies-drawing pictures for an art magazine. Marjorie Boyce-working in a Bomber plant. lRosie the Biveter.J Donald Campbell-the man ol the hour, with his daily newspaper column, We, the People.' Mary Ann Cauchy-head primadonna at the Metropolitan Opera House. Nanette Crete-as a court reporter taking dictation at two hundred iiity words a minute. Frank Danakebuilding wingless airplanes to be used on the desert. Donald Dulude-hanging upside down trying to get a picture oi the inside of Fujiama. Catherine Gerard-the leading alto ot the Banks' Opera Players . Gloria Gillard-owner oi the Mother Hubbard's Cupboard . a hot dog stand. Iosephine Grundas-driving the Munger Special , a daily excursion bus from Bay City to Munger Virginia Ionkis-managing an exclusive winter resort at Lagoon Beach. Aileen Kasper--traveling with a U. S. O. Unit in Berlin. Arlene Klida-exploring the wilds of South America with her faithful friend and companion, Gogo the elephant. Shirley LaPan-as star reporter of the Higginsville Times, Circulation 121. Florine LeClair-managing a Super Market. Her slogan is Eye it, Buy it, and Try it. Beverly Maples-chief naval architect at the Kaiser Shipyards. Doris Martin-the new assistant manager of the Professional Pharmacy. Gloria Martinfestablishing a Pel-Mar Restaurant in Tampa, Florida. Leonard Martin-a dashing young playboy, playing polo in the international tournaments. Donald Metevia-changing tires on his new Ford. Germaine Mullins-in New York City as secretary to Mayor LaGuardia the is still Mayorl. Frederick Orr-the great pianist. Eileen Periard-the renowned chemist, assisting Mr. Hebert as instructor at St. Ioseph High School Gerald Plachta-the toast oi Broadway. writing music lor all Broadway productions. Rita Hioux-teaching the kindergarden of an Indian Mission. Alma Reed-on a debate team, arguing on The price oi rice in China. Patricia Reed-who has just written a book entitled Inside South America. Betty Rivard-still working in the bakery. Charles Rupp-head operator of Pierre's Beauty Salon. Marjorie Schmidt-modernizing the Nursing industry by her invention ot a mechanical thermometer Elaine Smerdon-known throughout the world ior her beautiful collection of rings. Patricia Sullivan-teaching the natives of North Alrica. Michael Supernant-delivering tan mail to Frank Sinatra. Philip Taber-drawing cartoons for the Walt Disney Studio. Wesley Tacey-making Bay City lamous as his home town. Tacey the Pig Skin Maqnet. Iacquelyn Urban-teaching the kindergarden in the Little Red Schoolhouse. Louis Verellen-favorite crooner of the day. Marjorie Welch-head waitress at the Washington Candy Store.