St Joseph High School - Magnet Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1948 volume:

. The Senior Class ST. JQSEPH HIGH SCHGGL SAGINAW, MICHIGAN presents THE MA GNET 1948 ff be educated in C Mitt. With our one Vocation, to be Christlike, in our minds and with pride of fulfillment in our hearts, we, the Catholic youth of today and the Catholic workers of tomorrow present to you the 1948 St. Joseph High School Annual. Enfolded in this cherished volume you will find a resume of all the efforts, ideas, attitudes and the habits that are demanded for Christ-like living in our American Democratic society and which we, as Josephites, have faithfully and appreciatively adopted. The seed of this Christ-like vocation being implanted in us by our many Catholic educators, we nursed it up to become our predominant aim in life to come, through the reading of Catholic periodicals, in the meetings of our Blessed Mother's Sodality and by uniting with Christ in prayer, our studies, social activities and athletic contests. It is our wish that in recording these past few years of our Catholic education of St. Joseph, we will recall pleasant memories, loyal experiences, and a deep sense of pride and yearning in the hearts of many. To you, from us, the 1948 Magnet. - Sallman's Head of Christ Courtesy of Krieble and Bates l'l7!967'61!67' people happen to be, whatever they are doing they may AMERICAN YOUTH MARCI-IES FORWARD Children in cz Ccztholic School xhoillcl acquire the icieczf, the czttititciet, cmd the hczhitf that they need for life in Society with C hriftf' To you, the American youth, the class of '48 hereby dedicates its annual, The Magnet. The world is yours and yours it is to work with. Use the Christ- like principles inculcated throughout your Catholic education toward making the world a better place in which to live. You, the Christian boy andthe Christian girl of today, must strive to imitate the true Catholic ideals of Democratic living inorder to establish a secure unity and a lasting peace throughout the world. Labor to the best advantage with Christ at your side and in so doing promote for the future- better men for better times. Our Church There if 0121 y Ccztbolicimz and the Catholic Clazzrfb that if of C larist, the C bmah that if H is Nlyytiml Body? A scene in St. Joseph Church at the close of the annual High School Reireci given by Rev. Kieren OIHCIFCI. The emrevzce of Goefif Kivzgaiom if lI77i07Z . . . mziofz with Cbfi.f1f. : -BETTER MEN FOR BETTER TIMES His Holiness Pope Pius XII Our Bishop, Most Reverend William F. Murphy has more than once proven himself to be a true leader and cr devoted apostle of Christ by taking an active interest in the numerous spiritual and social problems ot his diocese and the world. lt is men of his superb religious qualities that will serve to save. the universe from the dire havoc of paganism and its influences. Their faith leucbef them to love all men and to ferfue the poor :md zfbe mfferivzg ar afflicted memberf 0 f Our Leade i Pope Pius XII, visible head of the Catholic Church today is an outstand- ing example of the heroic principles established by Christ here on earth, and a formidable leader whom we should strive to imitate in our every thought, word and action. the lVIy.f!icTlll Bflfliy of CZ77'zfIi.'i Most Reverend Bishop William F, Murphy ff' - s 1 , fy, 5E- K ,. N, W Q i, ' J.: Y '37 N, , Y iff ,M :-,ii si-55' v fx wi .L IL? ,M Q'-. 1 , 1 , inf ,mg 1 T? 4.-T' FH EEE! 353 w L. v. . B. 2 S i Going therefore, teach ye all mztiom' -teaching them i0 ohferzfe all thingy ll'hfIZJ'0E'lf61 I have fomwmzded yozzj OUR PASTOR VERY REVEREND MONSIGNOR HAROLD J. BOLTON A goal if attlzimzble, lm! it if :zlmimzble only tbrozzgla flee cletermzz af 65:01 tr of all imlizficlzml men. Priestly, energetic,thoughtful, aggressive, scholarly, learned: these are o few of many traits which characterize our beloved pastor, Monsignor Harold J. Bolton. Under his guidance St. Joseph Parish has prospered and expanded very much during the post two years. Among his achievements are the remodeling of the convent, the further development of the hot-lunch program, the expansion of the Guaclelupe Center Clinic and the resurfacing of the Church floor. He has given his time and efforts freely toward the bettering of St. Joseph. His teaching, his guidance, and his living have set the pattern for a Christian and more Christ-like life. OUR PRIESTS, OUR TEACI-IERS, OUR FRIENDS . . . Reverend Robert G. Smith Reverend Thomas R. Horton Reverend Theodore E. l.aMarre Very Reverend Monsignor Harold J. Bolton Pastor, Superintendent, Spiritual Director Reverend Robert G. Smith Assistant Pastor, Religion, Civics, Sociology Reverend Theodore LaMarre Assistant Pastor, Religion, Athletic Director Reverend Thomas R. Horton Religion Sister M. Euphemia Principal, Senior Adviser, English, Typing, Latin, Magnet Staff Sister M. Bernard History, English, Vocational Guidance Committee - Sister M. Benedict Freshmen Adviser, Religion, Mathematics, Commercial Geography, Library, Eucharistic Committee Sister M. Perpetua Sophomore Adviser, English, History, Latin, Our Lady Committee Sister M. DeLellis Junior Advisor, Stenography, Typing, Social Arts, Religion, Bookkeeping, English, Glee Club, Publicity Committee, Student Council Director Director Sister M. Aquilina Science, Mathematics, Apostolic Committee Altar Boys, Sodality Moderator Sister M. Eloysa Glee Club, Choir Music Director, Catholic Truth Committee Miss Edwina Nelson School Nurse, Health Director Mr. Joseph Stelter Football Coach Mr. Thomas DePrekeI Basketball Coach Mr. Lynden McDonell Baseball Coach x, x n X1 3' a MY' v st ,A X, 5:53, 1 S is rt. w gg, f.,. Wwiifk 23 S . :H 1. -r....:-- : . u max.-n ' 6 t m ,- ,:,:-.. :::. Q, IEW. iz:-.:f,,g, -:5 - L E gms. A ffl! R '-122535 fwgyims 1, Mx w 1 :z . 'BE E Q? g. A E' S Wfbfzi we Cfribofir .s'lf1de111.f .mnzd for, wha! we .ffrizfe fo acmlzzpfisb, flue mation zzeedi. I17e have the trzztb, llve lrzztb c'011cfer1zi12g Cbriyl and H im crzzcifieri, that trnlb liglm' our way in .fealrlv for all other l1f'z1tlv, ' MUSIC H KEY TO THEIR HEARTS St. Joseph Music Department presented two Music Graduates from the Class of 1948, Kathleen Berghoff and Dolores Colmus. The Graduation recital, directed by Sister M. Eloysa, was presented June 2. Very Reverend Monsignor H. J. Bolton awarded the diplomas. PROGRAM Invention No. VIII .... ...... B och and Frothingham Piano I and II, Dolores Colmus, Kathleen Berghott Polichinellee ............. Rachmaninoff Kathleen Berghott Allegro Movement from Mozart's Sonata II and Grieg's Concerto in A-flat ,... . Kathleen Berghoff Chopin's Etude in E Op. I0 No. 3, Sonata in G maior . . . . Haydn Dolores Colmus Liebestraurn . ..... . Liszt Dolores Colmus Blue Danube Waltz .......... . Strauss Arranged by Schultz and Evler Piano I-- Kathleen Berghott Piano II - Dolores Colmus Standing: Dolores Colmus. Sitting: Kathleen Berghoft UNITED WE FACE THE WORLD CLASS OFFICERS MARY KATHRYN JOHN EZOP MAC DONALD Great men mmf be of lofty The nzildext ma-ruler: mul the Qflaffffe-U Sodalify, '45, '46, '47, '48 Glee Club, '47, '48 Sfuclenl Council, '47 Class Secretary, '48 Sports, '46, '47, '48 Magnet Staff, '48 gentler! heart. Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Class Presideni, '48 Class Secretary, '46 Commiifee Chairman, '47 Library Club, '46, '48 Glee Club, '47, '48 Honorary Councilman, '48 DOTSINA PACKARD 8 ANTHONY A happy .rmile goes -with GEMBROWSKI bflpily fluff' He .rtrzndr for all lisa! ix loyal Sodalify, '45, '46, '47, '48 Class Vice-President, '48 Library Club, '45, '46, '47 Sfudenf Council, '45, '46 Library Secretary, '47 Cheerleader, '47 Glee Club, '47, '48 and just. Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Sodalily Vice-Prefeci, '48 Commiflee Chairman, '47 Class Presidenf, '46 Class Treasurer, '48 Sports, '45, '46, '47, '48 Glee Club, '47, '48 Class Motto - Our One Vocation to be Christlike. Class Patron - Blessed Virgin Mary. Class Color - Blue and White. Class Flower - White Rose. THEY CONSTITUTE THE Cl-IRISTLIKE IDEALS . . . KATHLEEN BERGHOFF Her :mile if alwayx ready to :hed its rays. Valedictorian Scdolity, '45, '46, '47, '48 Student Council, '45, '46, '47, '48 Glee Club, '47, '48 Honorary Police Chief, '48 EDWARD BOGAR The gentle mimi ix known by gentle deeds. Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Sports, '45, '46, '47, '48 Student Council, '48 RALPH BRANDI Fair word: never hurt the tongue. Sodulity, '45, '46, '47, '48 Committee Chairman, '47 Class Vice-President, '46 Class Treasurer, '47 Student Council, '45, '46 Glee Club, '47, '48 Magnet Staff, '48 Honorary City Clerk, '48 RICHARD BRICAULT Virtue ix hold. but goarluesx fleffer fearful. Sadality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Sodality Treasurer, '48 Student Council, '47 Cheerleader, '47, '48 Magnet Staff, '48 Glee Club, '47, '48 Honorary Councilman, '48 Associate Editor of Yearbook, '48 14 Wt ,EE 'iff ,',.f1 41.1, -'lf-1' 1 73 , 'A ,f f'N J if 1 ',' I gl UDY CASLAREZ Her virtue: exceed her height. Sodcllity, '45, '46, '47, '48 Glee Club, '47, '48 f 1 L , K ffli'7l!9f'.f7.f 'J X ff ' MARY JANE CIVELLO Zflrid the merry heart maketh d cheerful countenance. sodomy, 45, '46, '47, '48 Cheerleader, '47, '48 Glee Club, '48 Student Council, '48 Bonfire Queen's Attendant, '48 DOLORES COLMUS Nothing if impossible to a zwillizzg heart. Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Student Council, '45, '48 Library, '45 Class Vice-President, '45 Honorary Justice of Peace, '48 Magnet Staff, '48 Yearbook Staff, '48 Glee Club, '47, '48 FLOYD GABRISH Wire men, my nothing in rfarzgerour timeJ. Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Sports, '45, '46, '47, '48 Student Council, '47, '48 ,I 1 FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE FUTURE WORLD . . . LEO GEMBROWSKI Love truth and pardon error Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '43 Class President, '47 Sports, '45, '46, '47, '48 Co-Captain Football Team, '48 Glee Club, '47, '48 Magnet Staff, '48 BEN GONZALES Promise is mort given when the leaxt ix raid. Sodality, '48 Sports, '48 Magnet Staff, '48 Student Council, '48 FRANK GONZALES The mirror of all courtesy. sodomy, '46, '47, 'Aa Sports, '46, '47, '48 Acolyte, '46, '47, '48 Acolyte Vice President, '48 GERALD HIGGINS Wit am! wifrlom are horn with a man. Sodality, '46, '47, '48 Sports, '46, '47, '48 Yearbook Staff, '48 BONNIE LOU HOFFMAN 'She take: life as it comet and Jmiler ax it pa.fJe.v. Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Glee Club, '47, '48 Student Council, '48 Magnet Staff, '48 Yearbook Staff, '48 Bonfire Queen's Attendant, '48 RICHARD JOZWIAK Many receive adviteg only the wire proht hy it. Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Class Secretary, '45 Associate Editor of Magnet, '48 Yearbook Co-Editor, '48 Delegate to Press Conference, '48 Student Council Treasurer, '46 Student Council, '45, '46, '47 Glee Club, '47, '48 l F f ATHLEEN LAUNDRA Something attempted always romething done, Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Glee Club, '47, '48 Library, '45, '46, '47 Honorary Councilman, '48 Delegate to Press Conference, '48 Library President, '47 Library Secretary, '46 Student Council, '45, '46 Co-Editor of Yearbook, '48 Co-Editor of Magnet, '48 RAPHAEL MICHALSKI He it not only witty in him- Jelf hut ix the came that wit iJ in other men. Salutatorian Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '45 Co-Editor of Magnet, '48 Associate Editor of Yearbook, '48 Sports, '46, '47, '48 Student Council, '47 Glee Club, '47, '48 I5 7, , EY w31flf'L FORM THE Nucleous gl 1 fl 'l 1' 1 ,-fQflJ' f f. 0 fl V. 472 ,f fly' . L ,fj,1fl' 4 ,lf If l il gf FLORlAN MROZINSKI An all-around good fellow. Soclclity, '45, '46, '47, '43 Class President, '45 Student Council, '47 spores, '45, '46, '47 Glee Club, '47, '48 COLLEEN O'BRIEN Her eyex are :fart of twilight fair, one sees 11 pool of ftriemlxhip there. sodomy, '45, '46, '47, '48 Student Council, '45, '46, '47, '48 Glee Club, '47, '48 Class Treasurer, '45 Class Secretory, '47 Student Council President, '48 Student Council Secretary, '47 Bonfire Queen, '48 CHESTER PAWLIK He .rays little, but to the purpo.re. Vice-President of Student Council, '48 Student Council, '47, '48 Sports, '45, '46, '47, '48 Glee Club, '47 CHARLES PICKELMANN Speech it great, hut .filezzce tr greater. Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Student Council, '48 Sports, '45, '46 I6 MARIE PIETRZAK She tloex great thingy in 11 :mall -way. Soclalify Secretary, '48 Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Library, '45, '46, '47, '48 Student Council, '45, '46 Committee Chairman, '47 Glee Club, '47, '48 Magnet Stuff, '48 Yearbook Staff, '48 u l ll. rj ,l I lf ',v , L, ,elf l'if'1+ ' HELEN REYES Knowle1lge it darzgerour un- leu it goes haml-in-haw! with 4 desire to do good. Sodollty, '45, '46, '47, '48 Glee Club, '47, '48 Library Club, '45, '46, '47 Student Council, '45, '46 Cheerleader, '46, '47 Committee Chairman, '47 Magnet Stuff, '48 Yearbook Staff, '48 ANITA RICO Her uwy: are u'ay.r of plea.rant1ze.rr. Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Student Council,'45, '46, '47, '48 Glee Club, '48 DALE SAGE 1 kneel. Now weak! I rise how full ofpoz1'er. Sodcxlity, '45, '46, '47, '48 Student Council, '46, '47 Sports, '46, '47, '48 LlLLlAN SEMAN Friem1J are horn -not made. Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Glee Club, '48 Magnet Staff, '48 Yecirbdbk Staff ,'48 ij' JEROME SLASKI A light heart liver long. Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Student Council, '48 Magnet Business Manager, '48 Yearbook Stuff, '48' Glee Club, '47, '48 JOHN SOPCAK Truth is truth, to the em! of recleonitzgf' Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Sodality Prefect, '48 Glee Club, '47, '48 Class Vice-President, '47 Honorary Fire Chief, '48 Yearbook Staff, '48 Committee Chairman, '47 OF A CI-IRISTLIKE WORLD ALBERT SOTO Great thoughtx some from the heart. Sodality, '46, '47, '48 Acolyte, '46, '47 Glee Club, '48 Sports, '46, '47, '48 Magnet Staff, '48 Yearbook Staff, '48 LOUIS VESCIO Honor lie: in honert toil. Sodality, '45, '46, '47, '48 Associate Editor of Magnet, '48 Yearbook Staff, '48 Acolyte, '45, '46, '47, '48 Acolyte President, '48 Sports, '46, '47, '48 JACK WADE .Me1z of few words are the best men. Soddlity, '45, '46, '47, '48 Student Council, '47, '48 KATHLEEN WEBER her work, sodumy, '45, '46, '47, '48 Glee Club, '47, '48 N 4 , Student Council, '48 by True to her frienrls and 'I7 is Q9lii,ElQq1:rgV5w9'SSQl9l'2l-iff' ?5Z 'l 'i', ' 'i'EEvie :srmiif'kf-is-1425 1 me 575 133: M V X :rig Z fi ' Q 315 it P? Sxiwie mf TBI 5 f z at urns: firm ge wxaigi-Mmgiaigig Left to right: Very Reverend Monsignor Harold J. Bolton, Raphael Michalski, Kathleen Berghoff Very Reverend Monsignor Harold J. Bolton presents the honor awards for the year of 1948 to Kathleen Berghofli, Valedictorian, and Raphael Michalski, Salutatoricm. Others receiving honorable mention are: Marie Pietrzak, Louis Vescio, Dolores Colmus, Richard Bricault, John Ezop, Kathleen Laundra, John Sopcak, Anthony Gembrowski and Ralph Brandi. HONOR COMES ONLY WITI-l HARD WORK Patricia Federico, James Hammond This space being set aside for honoring our yearbook winners, we present Patricia Federico and James Hammond who collected fifty-four and seventy-two dollars, respectively. Without their earnest efforts, along with the rest of the school this publication would not have been possible. A note of thanks to every one who has contributed so generously to this project. rg - '- QW? if B512 Arches of the Years . . Gleaming intensely with precious iewels of memories in the light of previous years, the treasure which we cherish so deeply was chosen the rarest of collec- tions by the Senior Graduating Class of 1948. Each stone shown more brightly than the other as we reached for success in the future. Enthusiastically, we obtained the first gem as Freshmen. It was tiny, sparkling, and bright with spiritual and social activities. With the consent of the upperclassmen, we won the title of true Josephites on Initiation Day. Games, dances, the organizations to which we belonged, participation in the Animated Rosary and other events, especially our first Retreat were the amethysts, rubies and emeralds that we now hold safely within our memories. We began our Sophomore year eager to increase the contents of our treasure with larger and more exquisite findings. Leo Gembrowski, Chester Pawlik, Albert Soto, John Ezop, Gerald Higgins, Louis Vescio, Edward Bogar, Florian Mrozinski were football heroes and the whole class was proud of them. A most beautiful gem was found by Ronald Kryszak who left for the seminary to be a priest of God. An exception was made and gold was found in the midst of our collection. In fact, the results ofthe retreat were far more valuable than gold. Now, we were Juniors, having an enormous display of gems from which we would select the most valuable - Leo Gembrowski, President, John Sopcak, Vice- President, Colleen O'Brien, Secretary, and Ralph Brandi, Treasurer, to guide us through the year. As in previous years everyone was interested in sports, - boys and girls alike. The Glee Club won fame and admiration with their various selections at the Christmas Play and Passion Play. On May 18, we traveled to the Islands of Hawaii and found great success in preparing speeches, decorations and making all the arrangements for the Prom. With realization that we had one more Retreat to attend, we prepared seriously for the future. The diamond, the most precious of gems was found -it was the completion of our wealth-our Senior year. Its brilliance reflected on our minds as we elected class officers: President, Mary Katherine MacDonald, Vice-President, Donna Packard, Secretary, John Ezop, Treasurer, Anthony Gembrowski. Their manage- ment helped to make our social events great successes. The Freshmen Initiation was the first occasion entirely directed by Seniors. The party was a great success and we owe it all the the fact that we dared to be different. As in previous years, when paddles were the sensation of the evening, we proved a mild, refined sort of program could be iust as successful. Colleen O'Brien reigned over the Bonfire Ball. New polka steps were introduced at various dances. Seniors taking the lead in the proiects of the Student Council and the Sodality, were a great influ- ence on the underclassmen. The religious fervor exhibited by the Seniors at Mass and their manifestations of faith were carried over into the Retreat-each making this Retreat as if it truly might be his last. Not being too successful in sports, our athletes always put up a good battle. Gradually our thoughts turned more and more toward Graduation Day. Sapphire blue and pearl white were chosen as class colors complimenting our heavenly iewel - the Blessed Virgin who was selected as class patron. The radio broadcast on Christian Marriage brought the spirit of the class out on top. Catholic Press Month was observed by a panel discussion on Catholic periodicals. Some of the girls visited Marywood, Grand Rapids, and were present at the reception of candidates to the Dominican Order. Class night and reception of our diplomas were first a dream, then a reality, now a memory. Our treasure is completed. Each jewel completely surpassing the other in size and distinction-harmoniously blending their color and beauty to form lasting memories. Yet, to the Seniors the last gem slightly predominates-the others having lost their sheen in the course of time. Thus, we have learned that with Christian principles we shall step forward to conquer the world, with one vocation to be Christlike. The individuals shall be forgotten, but the treasure will shine forever in our lives. -Marie Pietrzak, '48 an A V , 4 , . 4 , 1 ,,., Y. NA , sv' 1., , , L ffm M ,..f: X sihs : r ,AUX yay : .:, A: if, - 'si -,M X xx., X mf ' WY? 1 . ,Y 311 Ar .lik XY' X i X X X izxagim SN - W Q gg X 1 x K W x?S's15l X ms X 5 1 X X , x X X X Y X is X -'-5 ' X xx Q ' Xa X fl :Q X 1 is? Q , gf f ,E X N fd My 1,-X . ' -X xXx ' x 3 if-'W X 1 li ' L X: X w K..X1 ,W-Nagy 'X 1 I 1 1, I .53 X .-.. X 5 XX A x iw Y N QU X Qi ,ff fi UVTEX 'V' 'iff Q N421 N , ,Xm gg, Wi 225, K 1 F7 L mT'!!:3ZE if? if Q f Q51-f ff- fx A R X I X X X 'K Tw 97+ XX- XXX XX , 5 1? ff , 1 t ,bl 4-is If 5 ,iw ff .Mm -X JW., That they may be one IU' Thou, Father, ill Me mzd I in Tbee, that 11110 llvey may be one in u5. ' R. Bostwick A. Kusba J. Nowuczyk E. Silva L. Casarez T. Laundra W. O'Brien O. Surian -vw. N, A-w T. Cieszlak J. Escaleru P. Federico G. Hagen M. Hildalgo B. Martinez H. McDonnell P. McDonnell J. McMall J. Miller J. Ognisanti J. Passariello P. Pasternak F. Perez J. Pickelmann B. Vargas A. Verduzco N. Vescio J. Wade W. Yule ST. JOSEPH FAMILY The Jolly Juniors have taken the lead both in cur- ricular and extra-curricular activities. Some of their accomplishments are working whole-heartedly to win the yearbook drive for the fourth consecutive year, and to strike the top for the P.T.O. membership drive. A big hand for the Juniors who won the title of intra- mural champs, and who made the Junior-Senior Ban- quet and Prom an outstanding event. Officers for the class were Thomas Laundra, President, Jerome Miller, Vice-President. Olympia Suricm, Secretary and William Yule, Treasurer. - Standing, left to right: Thomas Laundra, Jerome Miller, William Yule, Olympia 1 Allore W. Brandel A. Barella A. Ceia R. Ceia Ezop M. Favara I. Fila R. M. Gaber M. Gabrish Hernandez J. Jozwiak N. Kennedy J. Konieczka G. Kryszak Midcalf J. Moriarty R. Nellett L. Novak B. Nowacyzk Prueter T. Sikorski D. Smith J. Soria I. Susalski 32 E 2 . Dupuis P. Eychas B. Colmus R. Donahue K, Dubay R J. Galonska D. Greanya M. Guevera L. Hagen J. Hammond J. LeRoux C. Marshall P. Martinez J. McDannell R, Metevia P. Paramo P. Paramo M. L. Parks S. Parks B. Pawlik J. Syed J. Tutera R. Wachowicz P. Wuikowski UNITED WITI-l CHRIST Leading the Sophomores to the top in every school activity, we have Donald Smith, President, Donald Greanya, Vice-President, Nancy Kennedy, Secretary, and Sally Parks, Treasurer. Their biggest achievement was standing on top in the Bishops' War Relief Drive for which they collected 535. A hand of applause for their hard work in the year- book drive elven though they did not win. They showed their true and loyal spirit. Standing, left to right: Nancy Kennedy, Donald Greanya, Sally Parks Sitting: Donald Smith 23 1. i .5 E. Barnett L. Bawolski T. Bennett W. Bohman S. Bostwick J. Duperon D. Dupuis R. Dupuis T. Dupuis M. Espinoza B. Hagen P. Hagen M. Hernandez R. Hernandez J. Kocis P. Lewandowski B. Maxwell A. Martinez J. McDugal P Meo A. Neuerberg E. Nowaczyk R. Novak M. E. Packard P. Packard A. Romero R. Ruytz F. Rychel J. Sage F. Santino M. l.. Solomon J. Sullivan D. Tafoya F. Vargas J. Verduzco Cl-IRISTLIKE ACTION The greenest of saplings, sometimes develops into the strongest of trees. Such is the case of the Freshies, who by their cooperation at initiation, showed signs of developing into true Josephites. Their colors were shown when the class turned out seven candidates for cheerleaders, also when they took such a great interest in the yearbook drive with their slogan song set to the tune of Sidewalks Of New York. Leading the class were James Sullivan, President, Rita Mrozinski, Vice- President, Clarence Davis, Secretary and Cornelius Monroe, Treasurer. 24 ,X R. Bunker S. Cardinal I. Castanon J. Civello C. Davis S, Espinoza J. Foley C. Garcia T. Gonzales A. Guevara N. Kwiatkowski C. Laundro M. L. LaVigne S. LeRoux M, Losecka R, Midose E. Miklosovic C. Monroe K. Moriarty R. Mrozinski M. Panico F. Petricevic B. Pickelmann S. Pluto L. Rocha J. Schultz D. Seman J. Silva P. Smith G. Solomon A. Wade D. Webber B. Wizner Standing, left to right: Rita A Mrozinski, Cornelius Monroe, Clarence FRIENDS WE KNEW SO WELL . Friefzdfhip if the Jhadow of the evwzifzg, which Jtrefzglhem with the .rettifzg mn of life. FRIENDLY ADVICE When going gets tough Put yourself on your knees before Christ, Keep your head up, Keep your eye on Christ. - Father O'Horu. ,J . -15-: ,W wang? - 55,5 1 'W , wiv iw' w ,Ki- if KEN ous is w F' SEQ' Www ,Manuva- .. 1' 1 A ' ' -- f N- .L -- x vs ww? A, Q1 -. , ., b ' 'T' W . - -- ' 'rdf W- mg-1--vpkw-f'ww,5x ' EJ' ix wx cf if W- -' ' ' it . - ww gfs,gg6:N:..h :jr-gy Qi- NE'S , Q ci ici' if 0116 in -wlvicb nz en A goo 10513 . A . lrzut one mzotber, co-operate with one mzolber mir! iucre 1,'i1'tz1e.'j aye then' social IF YOU LOVE MARY Religion if 100 i77ZLlJ01'l6I1ZZ for human welfare to be Zreiztecl in iz mere 77 t1cce.fJ01'y to life :mil living. Our l.ady's Sodality of St. Joseph has played a promi- nent part both in spiritual and social activities. Presiding officers of the year were: John Sopcak, Pre- fectg Anthony Gembrowski, Vice-Prefect, Marie Pietrzak, Secretary, Richard Bricault, Treasurer. Due to the many proiects undertaken so ably by the various committees, the year was successful. Our Lady's Committee, under Carmen Hoffman' sponsored the Ani- mated Rosary and the Crowning of the Blessed Virgin to promote devotion to Our Lady. The Publicity Committee driectecl by William O'Brien, publicized latest Sodality news and social entertainment through clever bulletin board dis- plays. Under the guidance of Russell Bostwick, the Apostolic Committee fulfilled its purpose through the instructions ,they rendered to less fortunate Catholic students not attending Catholic schools. The Vocational Guidance Committee with Josephine Escalera as its leader, devoted its time to analyz- ing vocations and aiding the students to follow their voca- tion. All activities relating to devotion to Christ in the Blessed Sacrament was the work of the Eucharistic Com- mittee headed by Joyce Pickelmann. A special feature ob- served by all high school students was the Golden Mass. The Catholic Truth Committee under the direction of Nick Vescio promoted reading of Catholic periodicals and books. Seated, left to right: Joyce Pickelmann, Russell Bostwick, Josephine Escalera, Anthony Gen-ibrowski, Marie Pietrzak, John Sopcak, Richard Bricault, Carmen Hoffman, Nick Vescio, William O'Brien . YOU LOVE CHRIST 1 Standing, left to right: Richard Briccult, Marie Pietrzuk, Josephine Escalercx, John Sopcczk, Anihony Gembrowski O MARY, WE CROWN TI-IEE . 29 THEY ALWAYS ACT l l Standing, left to right: John Sopcak, Marie Pietrzak, Raphael Michalski, Kathleen Laundra, Richard Bricault The second annual Passion Play, Radio Reporter in Jerusalem, as directed by Reverend Robert G. Smith, was successfully presented on March 21-22 by an all-school cast. The more important characters included: Raphael Michalski, reporter, Louis Vescio, Christ, Ralph Brandi, Dale Sage, and Richard Jozwiak, Pharisees, Nick Vescio, Judas, Dolores Colmus, Blessed Virgin Mary, Kathleen Laundra, and Marie Pietrzak, Old Women, Olympia Surian, Martha, Chester Pawlik, St. John, Thomas Laundra, Peter, John Ezop, Caiphas, Anthony Gembrowski, Pilate, Gerald Higgins, Herod, Richard Bricault and John Sopcak, lsraelites, Albert Soto, High Priest, Anthony Kusba and Robert Midose, Thieves, Leo Gembrowski, Philip, Jerome Slaski, Matthew, and Frank Gonzales, James the Less. The Glee Club under the direction of Sisters M. Eloysa and De Lellis sang Theodore Dubois' Third Word and Adoramus Te Christe. Mary Lou LaVigne, '50, was the soloist. Seated, left to right: Kathleen Weber, Lillian Seman, Mary Jane Civello, Mary Kathryn MacDonald, Colleen O'Brien, Judy Casarez, Bonnie lou Hoffman. Standing, left to right: Anita Rica, Dolores Colmus, Kathleen Berghotf, Marie Pietrzalx, Kathleen Laundra, Donna Packard, Helen Reyes . . AND SING FOR CHRIST First row, left to right: Susan Kushion, Frances Perez, Caroline Rocha, Lillian Seman, Bonnie Lou Hoffman, Olympia Surian, Judy Casarez, Joyce Pickelmann, Patricia Federico, Mary Jane Civello, Esther Silva, Beatrice Martinez, Anita Rico. Second row, left to right: Donna Pack- ard, Edward Seman, Manual Hildalgo, Jerome Slaski, Dolores Soltysiak, Helen Reyes, Josephine Ognisanti, Colleen O'Brien, Mary Kathryn MacDonald, Kathleen Weber, Russell Bostwick, Richard Bricault, James McMall, Beatrice Vargas. Third row, standing, left to right: Albert Soto, Theresa Cieszlak, Kathleen Laundra, Nicholas Vescio, William O'Brien, Hazen McDonnell, Patrick McDonnell, Richard Jozwiak, Thomas Laundra, Robert Bonk, Jerome Miller, Rose Nowaczyk, Mary Naples, John Passariello. GLEE CLUB The St. Joseph Glee Club, in its fourth consecutive year of existence, is comprised ot 53 Senior and Junior selected voices. It is under the direction ot Sisters M. Eloysa and Delellis, and has been making extraordinary progress. The Glee Club has learned such choice numbers as: The Song of Peace, The Mother Goose Opera, a fine selection of Christmas carols and numerous rounds. E - On January 20, the Glee Club sang for the Senior girls' Radio Broadcast: Goin' Home, Adoramus Te Christe and Mother Beloved. They did some Christmas caroling and sang at Midnight Mass. On March 19, Monsignor's Feastday, they entertained with two special songs written especially for and dedicated to Monsignor. The Glee Club brought to life, in song, the stories of Mother Goose by presenting the Mother Goose Opera. The nursery rhymes were set to such classical tunes taken from the Opera Carmen, and Tales from Hoffman. 31 Seated left to right Olympia Surian Secretary: Chester Pawlik, Vice-President: Mary Lou Parks, Treasurer. Standing Colleen O'Brien, President LED BY THE CHURCH THEY GUIDE OUR SCHOOL . STUDENT COUNCIL For a more united St. Joseph is the new motto of the Student Council which was organized eleven years ago, September TO, 1937. The maior projects for this year were Courtesy Week, March 23-28 and the for- mation of an ushers group which directed all the assemblies, plays and programs. The organization assisted in helping the students develop stronger characters and better discipline. Colleen O'Brien, President was assisted by Chester Pawlik, Vice-President, Olympia Surian, Secretary, and Mary Lou Parks, Treasurer. The Student Council Direc- tor was Sister M. DeLellis. Christian Education -- Through Christian Books Catholic publications are the most powerful weapons for truth, therefore, the work of the Library Club is vital. lt has done a magnificent job in this line. This Club, under the guidance of Sister M. Benedict, and the leadership of Susan Kushion, President, Dolores Soltysiak, Vice-President, Nancy Kennedy, Secretary, and Anna Borrello, Treas- urer, have met with a very successful year. The outstanding proiects undertaken were: Vocation Week, Catholic Book Week and Catholic Press Month. The Library staff consisted of thirteen active members: Joyce Picklemann, Josephine Escalera, Beatrice Vargas, Patricia Eychas, Patricia Packard, Patricia Smith, Ann Neuerburg, Jacqueline Sage, Sally Bostwick, Rita Mrozinski, Mary Lou Solomon, Kathleen Moriarty, and Mary Ellen Packard. LIBRARY cLuB . Seated, left to right: Kathleen Moriarty, Rita Mrozinski, Patricia Smith, Patricia Eychas, Sally Bostwick, Beatrice Vargas, Jacqueline Sage. Standing, left to right: Mary Lou Solomon, Mary Ellen Packard, Jose- phine Escalera, Patricia Packard, Joyce Pickelmann, Anna Borrello, Dolores Soltysiak, Nancy Kennedy, Susan Kushion, Ann Marie Neuerberg. A. Sono vy Lo 'n Ike s Ahoy' Me lxmrtxew dz-up -anchor' to write another chapter in Oi' f' that the ship's very busy patch: f X The c-' K newly K X k. iev' '- As the with St. ' . ur pi' K Q5 mv 'W ill for xwl 3 I 5 ft ggrx. S . 1 xx ,. , .- .G ,gr ,xv . D., - .X X Sub MLK fl':.l'.. The Magnet S11 JosEPH H1GH , Saginaw, Miggdgan ' Loms Slaskx, John Hoffmana 411, f-bfislc zi Sch :ml .f url 102122 2111? V. 12 impurtzmt . Nfrtiw- 'rho 1, 'E amd Spreading Christ's Kingdom Through the Students' Pen A competent staff and the cooperation of everyone brought about tive successful issues of the school paper, The Magnet. The publications of '47 and '48 were in the capable hands of co-editors Kathleen Laundra and Raphael Michalski and associate editors Richard Jozwiak and Louis Vescio. In various editorials and features the editorial policy throughout the year was based on the Senior class motto, Our One Vocation-To Be Christlikef' Other members of the stat? included Editorial Department: Richard Bricault, Helen Reyes, Ben Gonzales, Dolores Colmus, Leo Gembrowski, Albert Soto, Marie Pietrzak and Ralph Brandi, Busi- ness Department: Jerome Slaski, John Ezop, Lillian Seman, and Bonnie Lou Hoffman. The Yearbook Staff under the co-editorship of Kathleen Laundra and Richard Jozwiak put all they had into planning pages, writing copy, and setting up pictures. Our sincere thanks go to Sister M. Euphemia, director of both publications, who worked diligently to help us meet dead- lines and make our projects a success, also to the staff for their interest and cooperation shown in this project. MAGN ET STAFF . Seated, left to right: Dolores Colmus, Helen Reyes, Marie Pietrzak, Richard Bricault, Raphael Michalski, Kathleen Laundra. Standing left to right: Lillian Seman, Gerald Higgins, Ralph Brandi, Kathleen Berghoff, John Sopcalc, Jerome Slaski, Louis Vescio, Richard Jozwiak Freshmen Initiation. Mrs. J. Looby, Mrs. S. Kwiatkowski. Kathleen Laundra, Richard Jozwiak. September October 36 7 9 18 19 26 28 8 12 12 14 16-17 18 18 22 22 Senior Girls' Religion Class. Bonfire Queen, Colleen O'Brienp Attendants, Bonnie Lou Hoffman, Mary Jane Civello. Seated, left to right: Ralph Brandi, Kathleen Berghoff, Kathleen Laundra. Standing, left to right: John Sopcak, Mary Kathryn MacDonald, Richard Bricault, Dolores Colmus. CALENDAR Dolores Kusba leaves for Marywood School Opened 30 Class Elections initiation 31 First Football Dance First Football Game November 1 Senior Girls First Religion Class with Father 2 Horton 6 Animated Rosary 6 First Issue of the Magnet 7-3-9 Rosary Radio Skit 'li Teachers Convention-Free Days 9414 Death of Agatha Boensch 15 Father Hickey leaves for Rome 24 First Sodality Meeting 26 Hot Dog Sale 27-28 Enjoying Magnet: Carmen Hoffman, Olympia S Manual Hildalgo, Nicholas Vescio. Animated Rosary: Charles Pickelmann, Kathleen W Dale Sage, Judy Casarez. Honored Acolytes: Frank Gonzales, Louis Vescio Mr. Brink visits School for Farewell Seniors Choose Class Patron, Colors, Motto, and Flower Editors leave for Milwaukee Press Conference Cafeteria Opens Senior Graduation Pictures Taken Bonfire Queen and Attendants Elected Entire Student Body Pictures Taken Homecoming Game and Dance Brother Eymard speaks on Vocations Catholic Book Week Seniors Measurements for Caps and Gowns General Motors Previews of Progress Confirmation Thanksgiving-Free days December 1 1 3 8 8 19 Dec. 19 - Jan. 6 23 16 January 15 20 22 26-27-28 February 1-28 4 9 9 9 11 15 16-23 23-28 HIGHLIGHTS OF '47 -- '48 Hearing Test Student Day Seniors Take Kuder Preference Test Feast of the Immaculate Conception Holy Day-Free day Sodality Reception First Basketball Game Christmas Vacation Christmas Caroling-Seniors Visit and Sing for Bishop Murphy. Defeat St. Mary's lBasketballD 45-52 Juniors sponsor movie Girl of the Limberlostn Senior Radio Broadcast First Semester Exams Begin Retreat-Father K. O'Hara, Carmelite Order Catholic Press Month Beginning of Second Semester Monsignor Bolton Reveals Honor Students Magnet and Yearbook Staff Luncheon Pre-Lenten Dance Last Senior Edition of Magnet Senior Altar Boys Honored Opening of Yearbook Drive-Gallants Courtesy Week March Mar. 29 April May June 8. 21- 21- Apr. Basketball Tournaments Vocation Week Senior Girls visit Marywood-See Reception Monsignor's Feast Day-Free day Junior Edition of the Magnet Holy Week Passion Play fRadio Reporter in Jerusalemi Easter Sunday Easter Vacation Sodality Rally Annex Fire Movie: Silver Stallion Coronation of the Blessed Ascension Thursday-Free ovie: Melody for Three anquet and Prom earbook circulated Memorial Day Bishop's Anniversary Baccalaureate Sunday Graduation Music Recital Class Night Senior Day of Recollection Last Day of School Graduation Summer Vacation Begins ors Take Kuder Preference Test: Seated, Ben Gonzales, Anita Rico, Jack Wade. Standing: Ralph Brandi. Virgin Gallants for Yearbook Drive. Retreat-Father K OHara Prelenten Dance - New Step. Studying for Exams. Carmelite Order 4 Q., ,f J , '52 T? 1, If 4 Nw 1 ww ' 44 .' V X rfifxgs. 1 X' wvif., in f, , 5 .5 J 8 H' . QQ4M.P- . 'A' ?3 '!. ,,, -3 . , N 4 Wvwavmmhskl-,KQV AVAGMMQN 1 ,. ,,. WL . 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' ,M CQAC J Joseph Stelter Thomas De-Prekel Lynden McDonnell They are kept aware nt every cringe of the proeeff of relation between what they me teezclazng and the nctzmlitiex of clnil y exixfenee, and thnx recognize at all timer the contznnity between life in the Clll.lIf1'007I7 and life ozmidef' TRUE MAKERS OF HARDY MEN Looking back over the field of athletics this year, St. Joseph has many reasons to be proud. We must not, however, overlook the all-important factor-those who were responsible forthe success ofthe Buccanneers. Father LaMarre, our director of athletics, along with the noble assistance of Mr. Joseph Stelter, football coach, Mr. Thomas DePrekle, basketball coach, Mr. Lynn McDonnell, '41, baseball coach and assistant coaches Mr. Angelo Naples and Mr. Leo Foley, '45, who so ably coached the iunior varsity squads. The Athletic Association with Cyril Koski, President, Harold Laundra, Vice-Presidentp John Brandi, Secretary, Edward McDonnell, Treasurer, helped to put athletics at St. Joseph on the same level with the other schools. We thank you for your tireless efforts in boosting St. Joseph Athletic program and we sincerely hope that your progress will continue in the years to come. Standing, left to right: Sally Bostwick, Phyllis Meo, Eleanor Miklosovic, Mary Lou LaVigne, Sandra Cardinal, Patricia Packard Kneeling: Richard Bricault, Mary Jane Civello. THEY CHEEREDFOR THE BUCS With ye - - - ah Bucs, seven freshmen tried out for cheerleaders for the foot- ball season: Rita Mrozinski, Eleanor Miklosovic, Mary Lou LaVigne, Sandra Cardi- nal, Patty Packard, Phyllis Meo and Thomas Bennett. Under the direction of Helen Reyes, and Richard Bricault, Mary Jane Civello, Olympia Surian and the new freshmen were taught the essentials of good cheer- leading, new yells and motions. In a short time the cheerleaders were ready for a tryout at St. Mary, Bay City football game. Their first appearance proved to everyone their good qualities of cheering. With basketball season approaching Richard Bricault, a Senior, gave up cheering and played the game as forward. Mary Jane Civello, also a Senior, left the cheering squad and left her place for Sally Bosfwick, a Freshman. NI s . , , 2 4. . is ff. . , . , f:1',11e'2P , . g . .. ,., :iii ., ' La .z I, M . If W ,K 1, T W K ,H P 3' S 3 g,:3gQ'Qg, f J,-fi 5 3 QQ.. W f js , :ii 15 E 'H - Vw sQa..' ' 2 - , x. , , , ,:::,,: - z T W. Q as i 'T r fi 5 iilfi... . ,., Ui .. E-'5 '.a3vs'---. ee Eafwiig- ' Qvnz, ziggy- ft - jg wed M fu stai r f , A -, wt-W - sz as -2 .g fgiz r ' 'SS if . :'. V . f if. , 4 -is em, EIT .fs ' . -7 5 4' .fQ.t'Nis'mav . ' Thomas Laundra Robert Bonk FOOTBALL HONORS Thomas Laundra, '49, was chosen most valuable player of the 1947 Bucca- neer Football squad while Robert Bonk, '49, was selected as a guard on the All Valley Parochial Football team. Both boys were outstanding in league com- petition and were invaluable to the '47 grid squad. x SOTO nm ior Gridsters Battles of The Gridiron Although featuring a fast charging line, the Buccaneer gridsters of '47 were unable to keep on the tracks long enough to win more than two of the seven scheduled football games. Lack of spirit plus menacing injuries proved to outweight talent and experience as the Bucs were trounced into 5th place when they failed to coordinate against equal if not tougher competition. lt was only against the cellar dwellers, Bay City, St. Mary and St. James that the Bucs were able to connect and pour it on with respective scores of 32-0 and 36-0. SS. Peter and Paul and St. Mary, Saginaw, rated by the local paper as the teams to beat, did iust that with respective scores of 20-'I2 and 'I4-7, but only after trying and tense moments, did the Buccaneers take an impressive lead in both games. The second half in the Midget clash proved to be too much for the maize and blue who faltered under a McColgan-Kruske air attack while fumbles marred the St. Mary game as the Bucs powered their way across the field six times only to lose it within the five-yard line. St. Andrew fthe Valley Championsj silenced all hopes for the title when they literally ran all over the Buccaneers who could not even manage to gain one first down, losing 44-0. Lack of team spirit was blamed for this defeat. Crippled, the Bucs ventured against a powerful Bay City, St. Joseph eleven November 2, only to get beaten solidly again by the score of 41-7. Big guns in the Buccaneer forward wall were Ray Michalski and co-captain Leo Gembrowski, vicious tackles, Bob KAII-Valleyl Bonk, Ed Bogar and Mike Guevera at the guards and Frank Gonzales, Jerry Higgins and co-captain Al Soto at the flanks. Tom Laundra fMost Valuablej handled the Center chores most of the time with Jerome Miller helping him. Raul Ceia and Ben Gonzales were used as utility men on the line and displayed sparking de- fense work. The scoring threats in the backfield were led by John Passariello and the Sullivan brothers, Jim and Dick. Harold Prueter and Tony Gembrowski rounded out the other slots and played splendid defensive games. 43 FOOTBALL . . . First row: William Yule, Russell Bostwick, Harold Preuter, Raul Ceja, Julian Soria. Second row: Floyd Gabrish, John Passariello, Albert Soto, Gerald Higgins, Raphael Michalski, Anthony Gembrowski, William O'Brien. Third row: Richard Sullivan, James Sullivan, Robert Bonk, Leo Gembrowski, Coach Joseph Stelter, Edward Bogar, Louis Vescio, Thomas Laundra. Cooperation With Authority Brought Success Seated, left to right: Dale Sage, John Passariello, Julian Soria, Raphael Michalski, Harold Preuter, Leo Casarez. Standing, left to right: Thomas Launclra, John Ezop, Chester Pawlik, Albert Soto, William O'Brien. 44 BASEBALL The 1948 Baseball season at St. Joseph is considered an uphill battle as only a few letter- men of last year return to the coaching instruc- tions of Lynn McDonnell. McDonneIl's main problem will be to produce batting power and strong pitching talent. With fine moundsmen as Tom Looloy and Roy Dunn gone through graduation, the pitching chores will rest on the shoulders of Al Soto, another regular, and Dale Sage both righthanders. The infield will be shifted around and with serious practice can become one of the best in the league. Infield candidates will be Frank Gonzales, John Ezop, Leo Casarez, Bill O'Brien, Jim Nowaczyk, Tony Kusloa, Jerry Higgins and Ben Gonzales. The out- field will be strong as all the regulars are return- ing. They are Ray Michalski, John Passariello, Dale Sage and rookies Manuel Hildalgo, Tom Laundra, and Floyd Gabrish. BASKETBALL St. Joseph Basketball squad of '48, although placing sixth in the VPL race, were right in the midst of the fireworks all the way to end a somewhat successful season. Under the new coaching reins of Tom DePrekel, St. Mary alumnus, the Bucs combined a handful of small and semi-experienced players into a well balanced, fast fighting team. Feature games produced by the Buccaneers were with Saginaw, St. Mary, St. Andrew, and SS. Peter and Paul. Paving the way for the Buccaneers was forward, Al Soto, three-year letterman, who devel- oped into an outstanding ball player, specializing on defense and the backboards. He played his best games against the league leaders and pitched in with a total of 124 points for the season. Paired at the other starting forward position was Bill O'Brien, lanky Junior who showed his value through his fine floor play. His point total for the season was 78. John Passariello, starring Junior guard and also a three-year letterman, added speed to the squad. Although plagued with an off-season, he showed occasional signs of his scoring ability, totaling 147 for the season. Julian Soria, a pint-sized Sophomore, came up with some excellent floor play and some deadly accuracy on his shots to clinch the other guard berth. He scored 98 points. Thomas Laundra, husky center, standing only six feet, one, proved his worth by outiumping and outfighting taller opponents under the backboards. He was one of the main scoring threats also, notching 137 points for the year. The Reserves were headed by two Seniors, Floyd Gabrish and Chester Pawlik, who saw limited action but did well. Michael Guevara, Leo Casarez, and Cooper Orosco showed through their play that they will have something to say about who starts next year. After notching three consecutive non-league games, the Bucs dropped their first VPL game against St. Pete's 53-31, but came back to trounce Saginaw, St. Mary, 52-45. All title hopes were dismissed as the blue and gold lost two straight to Saginaw, St. Andrew, the last being a 25-21 thriller. After being set back by Bay City, St. James, 33-30, the Buccaneers gave SS. Peter and Paul a run for their money falling on the short end ofa 45-36 score. Producing such a good show- ing against the champions raised the hopes of the Buc rooters but again they fell on the job as they dropped the next two, to Bay City, St. Joseph and Saginaw, St. Mary to slump into 6th place. The District Tournament, March 4, 1948, the Buccaneers again suffered defeat at the hands of Saginaw, St. Mary, 45-37. The Seniors played their last game for St. Joseph with Al Soto notch- ing 16 points to lead the Bucs. Julian Soria, Mike Guevera, Cooper Orozco, Thomas Laundra, William O'Brien, John Passariello, Chester Pawlik, Albert Soto, Floyd Garbrish, Leo Casarez. Coach DePrekeI. OUR LOYAL SUPPORTER Very Reverend Msgr. Harold J. Bolton Rev. Father J. D. Kenny Rev. Father R. E. Fitzpatrick Rev. Father C. Burkhardt Rev. Father H. Eickholt QQQQ Rev. Rev. Rev Rev Rev Cut Special Friends Allore, Mr. Elmer Albosta Hardware American News Company Anderson's Book Store Ann Urban-Perkin's Tavern Bancroft Hotel Becmer Shell Service Bernhardt's Bill's Shoe Repair-Wm. Rychel Case. W. L. 81 Company Chapman's Beverages Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Diaz, Frank Grocery Diebel Shoe Repair Dupuis, Mrs. Joseph Fame Laundry-H. F. 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Gabrish, Edward Gabrish, Floyd Galonska, Joan Garcia, Anthony Gembrowski, Anthony Gembrowski, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gembrowski, Leo Gonzale s, Frank Gasaynie, Kalel Granville's Shoes H Haley, Ruth Harrigan, Mary Ellen Harris Locker Plant, Inc. Heavenrich's Store Henderson, Mr. Higgins, Higgins, Mr. C. S. Miss Hester Hoerner, Mrs. Louis Hoff, Walter, Dairy Hoffman, Carmen J Jerry's Food Market Jiminez, Blanche C. Jaime, Isabel M. Jochen Shoe Store Johnny's Self-Serve Market IP Jozwiak, Joan Jozwiak, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Jozwiak, Mr. and Mrs. George Jozwiak, Mr. Richard K Keller, Mary Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Wm., Sr. Looby, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Looby, Thomas Lopez, Jesse Lopez, J. Lopez, Manuel M MacDonald, Mrs. Bessie MacDonald, Jean A. MacDonald, Mary K. MacDonald Neil Mariscal, Mrs. Mary Martinez, Beatrice Martinez, Petra Marz, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Maytag Appliance Uack Kissanei McCarty, Justin F. McDonnell, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Mclean, Robert S. Merry Market Mautner 8. Krause Meza, Mamie Michalski, Ray Michigan Painting 81 Decorating Midose, Mr. and Mrs. A. Miller, Delphine Monroe, Cornelius Mrozinski, Florian Mrozinski, Mrs. Norton Mueller Brothers Myckowiak, Mr. and Mrs. Ed N Naples, Theresa Naples, Sam Nellett, Robert J. Nellett, Wanda New Era Potato Chips iRalph Kunitserj Nolish, Dr. Philip Northern Drug Store Nowaczyk, Mrs. John Nowaczyk, Mr. and Mrs. John O O'Brien, Colleen O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ognisanti, Josephine Orris, Doctor Ortega, Daniel P Pace Music Company Packard, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Parks, Joseph E. O Passariello, Fritz Passariello, Sam Pasternak, Paul Pawlik, Chester Peterson, Mary Ruth Pickelmann, Mrs. W. Plante, Mr. and Mrs. A. Potter Street Hardware Co. Princing 8. Brennan Pharmacy R Redmond, Mr. and Mrs. John Redmond, Margaret Reyes, Helen Rico, Anita Riska, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rocha, Mrs. Caroline Rocha, Joe Rogalski, Lois S Sage, Dale Sage, Jacqueline Saginaw Folding Chair Co, Sales, Mr. and Mrs. C. 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