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

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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

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