St Ladislaus High School - Torch Yearbook (Hamtramck, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1953 volume:

1 the toRch Editor-in-chief John Konarski pauses in pensive mood to view yearbook certificates of merit. John is a man of Torch business, who with untiring zeal and endless hours, surmounted in- numerable obstacles before completion of the book. Also, he submitted the largest quota of yearbook ads of any student in the history of St. Ladislaus High School. Editor............................................................ John Konarski Business Manager....................................................Joseph Silo Associate Editors...................................Arlene Engel, Patricia Laslo Art Editors..................Patricia Adamc ak, Daniel Ziemniak, Frank Lebryk Copy Editors..............Angeline Stuba, Lorraine Polchowski, Eleanor Felczak Class Editors................... .Virginia Maziarz, Elaine Kuligowski, Eugenia Kolanowski, Joan Wilk Sports Editors............Walter Kaminski, John Rachvanski, George Siatczynski, Joseph Szymanski Organization Editors.............. Harriet Cicsiclski, Madeline Sikora, Christine Rokuski. Phyllis Malach, Lillian Szydlowski Ad Managers...................Dolores Cicsiclski, Madeline Sikora, Joan Lendzion, Ernest Chiesa, Robert Czajkowski Circulation Manager ...........................................Ixjonard Pogoda Assistant Circulation Managers.............Ronald Komorek, Leo Sikorski, John Piescinski, Joan Brys, Joan Pawlicki, Jean Madej Typists.....................Mary Ann Bartkowicz. Betty Bugaj, Barbara Burczyk, Elaine Gorzelski, Dorothy Kruszewski, Richard Sponkowski Moderators.......................................Sister M. Agneta, Sister M. Rose 2 The ideal of perfection may l e emulated by meant of a true education which is wholly directed to mini sublime end. With the protecting force of a religione training, a Catholic high school undent is endowed for a more generous fulfillment of the Gospel. To observe the Word means to make Jesus Christ the center of one's life. The search for the ideal pre- supposes a readiness, through humble consecration, to accept the challenge of spiritual combat against sin and Satan ami the world. Also, it implies, through sincere devotion. the taking on of the character peculiar to the knight whose highest purpose on earth is expressed by his lord of lords. I base gisen you an example, that as I have done to you. so do you also.” blending religion and chivalry, a graduate of St. Ijdislaus High School strikingly parallels the gentle Galahad of Arthurian romance, who is the perfect conception of a Christian knight- errant. Into a world of lights ami shadows. Iioth venture on a quest with lofty aims. When pre- paring for his spiritual errantry, the medieval chevalier passed through ihe stages of page ami squire. Meanwhile, he incorporated into his conduct the chivalric code with its moral qualifica- tions of fidelity, courage, justice, and courtesy. By the same token, during a four-year period of training, the ijulislite waxes strong in what it fine, nolile. clean, and staunch. Come the happiest day of the candidates' young lives with its solemn, sacred ceremony of highest honor. In the Middle Ages, it oftentimes was conferred hy a patron-knight or hy a lady, also the symbol of all that was nohlc and fair. The investiture of the knight, preceded hy the Christian symlioUsm of the vigil of arms, strict fast, and the vigil liefore the altar is renewed in the vigilant study, self-discipline, and prayer which an anient senior must undertake to prepare for graduation. At length, he receives the diploma—a silent memorial of his entering upon a constraining world. Again, the ceremony liears echo of the complete consecration to unselfish aims by the feudal Vnight when lie received the accolade, or dubbing with three strokes of the flat of the sword on the shoulder, proclaiming faithfulness, courage, and justice in the glorious cause of the Church. To the senior almut to Ivctake himself on the Wings of clemency and courtesy, the scarlet and grey school colors on his diploma take on an added meaning. I lie glowing scarlet shimmers in reminiscence of the medieval knight's mantle teceivcd at investiture, symliolical of the sacrifice that need lie made for God and his Church. The silver gray threads represent the sterling steel fiber of character which must remain taut and firm in I he course of onslaught of evil. The young knight Galahad, in search of the Holy Grail, followed without yielding in the footsteps of his Divine Leader. He coursed along, through highland and woodland, in endless pursuit of his spiritual object. Oblivious of the silence of the cad. green mountains and the frenried song of the wind, he followed over meadow and dale, until he found the Holy Vessel whose heavenly fragrance broke forth through the rustling forest or nival court. Hearkening to the whispered persuasion of the plain-song of achievement, and to live eternal music of his lofty ideal, the St. I.adislaus High School senior, with inimitable enthusiasm, pursues the trail of higfiest spiritual adventure. With mirth and song, the knightly troubadour of Cod. on lonely road or desert, brings joy and calm to bulleted mankind. Amidst the sunlight of peace and the frown of foreboding skies, lie oft must joust with the moods and beauties of the changing world. In this volume the reader will pursue the course of training of a modern Galahad whose r t of far-reaching influence for good in the world at large, in dulcet divine tefrain. mellows shadowy hills of lime. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Page Title Page...................................................... 1 Staff .......................................................... 2 Foreword ....................................................... 4 Contents ....................................................... 7 MARSHALS IN COMMAND: Administration..............................10 To a Gallant Champion of the Truth Other Galahads 2‘outh's Exemplars of Ideals RANKS OF CHIVALRY: Student Body..............................14 Seniors: Knights Loyal and Maidens Fair Juniors: Squires Sophomores: Younger Devoted Attendants Freshmen: Pages TRAINING FOR KNIGHTHOOD: Classes and Activities...............39 Scholastic— Masters of Achievement Scribes and Artisans Torch—Of Ideals and Memories Scroll—The Power of the Pen Senior Class Play—Off to a Colorful Start Glee Club—Minstrels of Mirth and Song Social— Student Council: Sergeants of the Lists Student Trips: In the Spirit of Knight-errantry Junior-Senior Prom: Phantoms of Rhapsody Spiritual— In Spiritual Retreat Athletic— Cheer Leaders: High-spirited Heralds Coaches: Valiant Makers of Men Football: Greyhounds on the Field of Combat Basketball: Men of the Hardwood Court Baseball: The Glory of the Diamond Quest CONCLUSION: Godspeed...............................91 ADVERTISING ........................................92 7 .... to a QAllAnt champion op the tRuth who by virtue of his sacred ministry graced the Church with years, teeming with firm and intrepid zeal, we, the seventeenth graduating class, dedicate this Torch. Thirty-one years ago. Father Anthony Majewski envisioned a stronghold of Truth in our community. In the throes of doubt and protest, he set out as the perfect Knight, to realize his vision. Before long, the church and the school build- ings of St. Ladislaus loomed as embattlemcnts of Faith silhouetted against the sky. From the outset, he sought—as Arthur of old—to extend a kindly directive which might best benefit the souls and minds of men. As pastor, in order to develop a strong moral fiber in the parish, he centered his paternal interest on the youth in particular. By meeting their multiple problems and demands through the erection of an elementary school, followed by a two year commercial high school, he laid the foundation for a sound Catholic society. Its permanence was insured by a senior high school, made incumbent by the rapidly rising enrollment. The first class of St. Ladislaus High School seniors graduated in 19 56. Follow- ing the full accreditation secured from the University of Michigan, an advance- ment was made which gave St. Ladislaus the prestige as one of the most repre- sentative in the Archdiocese of Detroit. The fact that as in the days of chivalry, sports, if properly directed, also make for character training, was borne .out in the expansion of the athletic program. The school was entered for competition in major sports in the Catholic League. Though one of the smallest schools in the League, it once rode the crest of a football championship and that of runner-up, several times. At present, the fruits of our pastor’s labors are climaxed in the construction of a permanent church. Already, as it is nearing completion, students are looking forward to the conversion of the former building for gym and auditorium pur- poses. With a program providing the education of the whole man, intellectually, spiritually, socially, and physically, students arc prepared as capable citizens to serve God and country. Truly, of Father Majewski it may be said, that this precious endowment, together with the buildings, serves as a monumental tribute to the fact that his thirty-one years as a key figure in the parish arc a panorama of achievement. 8 Reverenti A. A. Majewski. Pastor 9 ADdlfNISCKACKHl Reverend Francis Dolot What arc Ye? Galahads? . . . men with strength and the will to right the wrong’d . . . (Holy Grail, 1. 306) Spiritual growth is an integral part of the whole educational development. Throughout the course of moral training, the priest is a benedic- tion to the students. In the religion classes at St. Ladislaus, the liegeman of Christ presents the time-proved standards of Catholic morality. Our high school youth, at the crossroads of life, eagerly accepts the spiritual vassalage. It fortifies itself with the effective means of charac- ter-training through the Sacraments, vocational guidance, spiritual advice, and general conferen- ces made available by each parish priest who com- prises our faculty. As another Galahad, by sur- veillance and example from pulpit, classroom, gym, gridiron, and baseball diamond, he stresses the need for vitalizing religious truths in daily life. Thus, in building a conscience for the right fulfillment of social, civil, and religious duties, St. Ladislaus High School strives to develop in its students an unflinching fealty to the Lord of Hosts, in time as in eternity. and othec qalAhAds That so . . . the vision may be seen By thee anti those, and all tlic world, be heal'd. (Holy Grail, 11. 127-8) Sister M. Jerome. B.S.E., M.A. Principal Commercial Physics .... youth’s exempts of ideals At no time can Catholic education better serve the nation and make it all the Church intends it to be than in an economic crisis. In the after- math of war, human society is in the throes of a decisive reconstruction. Our high school teaching stalf, comprised of thirteen Sisters of St. Francis, whose mot her house is in Sylvania, Ohio, is fully aware of the funda- mental changes necessary in secondary education to meet the emergency. Cognizant, also, of the de- mands and dangers of the high speed, stream- lined period of material progress, they enrich the curriculum with organized courses of study whence arc derived cultural values, as well as scientific and technical skills for joyous living. From widely recognized institutions, such as the Universities of Michigan and Minnesota, they come, primed in the methods and techniques of modern pedagogy, and prepared by preservice and in-service training in specialized fields. Their academic and professional qualifications broadened in Catholic colleges and universities, such as the University of Detroit, Notre Dame, Fordham, St. Louis, Loyola, De Paul, the College of St. Teresa, and the Catholic University of America, our exemplars imprint their fruitful teaching with the chivalrous character of Christ- ian ideals and moral knowledge. As co-workers of Christ and followers of St. Francis, inspired by the most sublime ideal of peace, they develop in their daily apostolate the moral integrity of fu- ture God-fearing and God-loving citizens. Sister M. Agncta, B.A. English Ethics Sister M. Bede, B.S.E., MS. Mathematics Music Church History Sister M. Berenice, B.S. Mathematics Ethics Sister M. Blanche Stenography Ethics Sister M. Florian, B.A.. M S. Sister M. Germaine. B.A. Sister Jane Frances, B.S.E. Sister M. Rose. B.S.E., M.A. Chemistry General Science American History Sociology Latin English Bible Sociology WALTER KAMINSKI St. Ladislaus President 1-2-3-4; Football 1-2-3, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 12-3-4; Baseball 2-3- 4; L-Club 2-3-4; Student Coun- cil 2-3-4; C.S.M.C. 1 -2-3-4; So- dality 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Student Government 4. LILLIAN SZYDLOWSKI Transfiguration Vice-President 3-4; Honor Roll 1- 2-3-4; Student Council 3-4; Honor Society 3-4; C.S.M.C. 1- 2- 3-4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Student Gov- ernment 4; Ghost of the Air 4; Junior Achievement 3; M.C. Re- porter 3-4. CHRISTINE ROKUSKI St. Ignatius Secretary 4; Student Council Sec- retary 3-4; CJS.M.C. 1, Secretary 2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Student Government 4; Naughty Marietta 3; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 2-3-4. JOHN RADWANSKI St. I.adislaus Treasurer 4; Football S-4; P.as- ketlnll 1 2-3: Co-Captain 4; I, Club 2-3-4; Student Council 4; C.S.M.C. I-2-3-4: Sodality 1-2- 3-4: Torch 4; Scroll 4; Sports Reporter 4. seniors..... our knights LoyaL and maidens faiR insiqrm of distinction Joseph Szymanski, Salutatoria� Lillian Szydlowski, Valedictorian As society constantly grows more complex, the need for leadership becomes greater. leaders must be trained. St. l tdislaus High School strives to evaluate its leaders and recognizes them with the insignia of rank or honor. An earnest desire to render service to others, wholesome en- thusiasm and efficiency in extra-curricular activities, stu- dent participation in governing their own affairs, to- gether with an exceptional scholastic record arc its high standards of attainment. Six seniors of the 1953 graduating class have emblazoned the escutcheon of honor with highest scholastic standing for four years, further embellishing it with a high rating in personality, such as initiative, industry, accuracy, de- pendability, cooperation, courtesy and neatness. In view of successful achievement towards college, bus- iness. or a profession, two clubs with international ob- jectives honor several Ladislitcs, outstanding in academic attainments and leadership. The Rotary Club applies its ideal of service to worthy enterprise by the presentation of a beautiful watch. The representative senior girl, receiving the award, was Lillian Szydlowski. The Kiwanis International, devoted to the principle of service and advancement, also makes its award of a like valuable gift. The senior boy. deserving of the distinction, was Joseph Szymanski. Also, the Kiwanians offer a stu- dent trip, with expenses fully paid, to Wolverine Boys State at Michigan State College. Richard Dudck, a junior, received the benefit thereof. RELIGION ENGLISH MAT-HEMATIC TYPEWRITING Ql.' 'OOKKEEPTm 5 fONOMICS Seated Dolores Domanski, Eugenia Kolanowski; standing. Arlene Engeh Harriet Ciecieiski. Eugenia Ciesiclski. Lillian Szydlowski, GERALDINE ABRATOWSKI PATRICIA ADAMCZAK LOUISE ADAMSKI St. Augustine St. Augustine St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3- Honor Roll 2-3: C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Secretary 1; C.S.M.C. 12-3-4; So- 4. Sodality 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Stu- dality 1 -2-3-4; Scroll 4. dent Government 4. RICHARD ARANOWSKI Transfiguration Football 3-4; Cheerleader 1-2-3: L-Club 3-4; Student Council 2- 3 4; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4: Sodality I- 2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Treasur- er 3; Music Master 3; Ghost of he Air 4; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 4; Junior Achievement 4. “so many and famous names ’... (Holy Grail, 1. 363) MARY ANN BARTKOWICZ St. I.adislaus C.S.MC. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Student Gov- ernment 4; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 4. DONALD BRUZDEWICZ Transfiguration Student Council 2; C.S.M.C. 1- 2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Student Government 4; Ghost of the Air 4; Glee Club 4. JOAN BRYS St. Ladislaus C.S M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Torch 4; Scroll 4 ;Naughty Marietta 3; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 2-3-4; F.N.C. 3-4. BETTY BUGAJ Resurrection C.S.M.C. 1-2 3 4; Sodality 1-2 4; F.N.C. 3-4; T orch 4. BARBARA ANN BURCZYK Immaculate Conception Honor Roll 3; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1'2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll LORRAINE CENDROWSKI Immaculate Conception C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2 3- ERNEST CHIESA St. Ladislaus Football 1-2-3. Co-Captain 4; All-City 4; Basketball Manager 3: Baseball 3-4; L-Club 1-2-3 4; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sotlality 1-2-3 4; Student Council 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4. EUGENIA CIECIERSKI St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1 -2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Honor Roll 1-2-3-4; Honor Society 3-4; Attendance 3; Naughty Marietta 3; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 3 4. “ .. BRiQht eyes of famiLiAP fRiends,”... (Holy Grail, 1. G88) LORES CIESIELSKI t. Louis the King • M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sotlality 1-2-3- Scroll 4; Torch 4. HARRIET CIESIELSKI St. Ladislaus Attendance 3: Torch 4; Scroll Editor-in-Chicf 4; Honor Roll I-2-3-4; Honor Society 3-4; C.S. M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Quill and Scroll 4; Student Gov- ernment 4; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 4; Ghost of the Air 4. ROBERT CZAJKOWSKI St. Ladislaus Football Manager 4; Basketball Manager 4; L-Club 4; C S.M.C. 4; Sodality 4. DOLORES DOMANSKI St. Raymond Honor Roll 1 -2-3-4; Honor So- ciety 3-4; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3 4; So- tlality 1 -2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Vice-President 2; Student Council 2-3. Vice President 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Student Gov- ernment 4; Glee Club 2. THADDEUS DUMALA St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1 -2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3 SYLVIA DZIERBICKI Our Lady Queen of Apostles CS.M.C. 4: Sodality 4; F.N.C. 4; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 4. LORETTA ELGIN St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Student Council 4; F.N.C. 3; Ghost of the Air 4. ARLENE ENGEL Transfiguration Honor Roll 1-2-3-4: Attendance 1-2-3-4; Honor Society 3-4; C.S. M.C. 1-2-S-4; Sodality 1-2-3 4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Student Government 4; Ghost of the Air 4; Naughty Marietta 3; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 1-2-3 4. “some tRue, some Light, But eveRy one ELEANOR FELCZAK St. Ladislaus Attendance 1 -2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; So- dality 1-2-3-4. WILLIAM FRANKOWSKI Our Lady Help of Christians Student Council 3-4; C-SM.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1 -2-3-4; Scroll 4; Music Master 3; Naughty Ma- rietta 3; Glee Club 3. ROBERT GOLEBIEWSKI St. Ladislaus Football 1-3-4; L-Club 3-4; C. S-M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 12-3-4; Music Master 3; Ghost of the Air 4; Glee Club 3; Scroll 4; Wolverine Boys State 3. ELAINE GORZELSKI Queen ol Apostles CS.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4. 20 DONALD HRAMIEC St. Ladislaus Football 1-2-4; Basketball 12; L-Club 2-3 4; Sodality 1-2-3 4; CS.M.C. 1-2 3 4; Torch 4. JACOB JASKULA St. Ladislaus Basketball Manager 4; I.-Club 4; C3.M.C. 1 -2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3 4; Naughty Marietta 3; Gondo- liers 4; Glee Club 2-3 4. MARILYN KARCZEWSKI St. Ladislaus CS.M.C. 1-2-3 4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Torch 4; Junior Achievement 3-4. RAYMOND KARGOL St. Raymond CS.M.C 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3 4; Student Government 4. stamp’d with the image of the king,’’... (Holy Grail, 11. 26-27) PATRICIA KEITZ St. Lawrence Torch 4; CS.M.C. 1-2-3 4; Sod- ality 1-2-3-4; F.N.C. 4. EUGENIA KOLANOWSKI St. Augustine Honor Roll 1-2-3-4; Honor Soci- ety 3-4; C.S.M.C. 1 -2-3-4; Sodal- ity 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Student Gov- ernment 4. RONALD KOMOREX T ransfiguration Football 4; L-Club 4; CS.M.C. 3-4; Sodality 3-4. JOHN KONARSKI St. Ladislaus Attendance 1-2-3; Basketball 3; CS.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Torch Editor 4; Scroll 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Student Gov- ernment 4. DONALD KOTULA Our Lady Help of Christians Football 2-3-4: Baseball 1-2-3-4; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Glee Club 1-2; L-Club 1-2-3 4; Student Council 2. RICHARD KOWALEWSKI Our Lady Queen of Aftoslles Attendance 2-3: C.S.M.C. 1-2-3- 4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Stu- dent Government 4; Ghost of the Air 4; Naughty Marietta 3; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 3-4; Ju- nior Achievement 4. SHIRLEY KRASINSKI SI. Augustine C.S.M.C. 1-2 3 4: Sodality 1-2-3 4: F.N'.C. 3: Student Govern- ment 4. DOROTHY KRUSZEWSKI Our Lady Queen of Heaven C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Naughty Marietta 3: Gondo- liers 4; Glee Club 2-3-4. ‘and mighty Reverent tt our qraco ” ... (Holy Grail. I. 702) ELAINE KULIGOWSKI PATRICIA LASLO FRANK LEBRYK JOAN LENDZION Transfiguration C.S.M.C. 2-3-4; Sodality 2-3-4; F.N'.C. 3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Naughty Marietta 3; Glee Club St. Augustine Honor 1-2-3; Attendance 3; C.S. M.C. 1 -2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Student Gov- ernment 4; Ghost of the Air 4. Our Lady Help of Christians Football 3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; L Club 1-2-3-4; Student Council 3-4; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1- 2-3-4; Torch 4; Student Govern- ment 4. St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 12-3-4; Sociality 1-2 4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Naugl Marietta 3; Gondoliers 4; G Club 2-3-4. DANIEL LUKASZEK St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Ghost of the Air 4; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 2-3-4; Scroll 4. GENEVIEVE MADE! St. Louis the King Attendance 1-2; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3 4; Sodality I -2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Student Government 4; Ghost of the Air 4; Junior Achievement 4. PHYLLIS MALACH Resurrection C.S.M.C. 2-3-4; Sodality 2-3 4; F.N.C. 4; Torch 4; Scroll 4. VIRGINIA MAZIARZ Our Lady Help of Christians Honor Roll 3: Attendance 1-2-3; C.S.M.C. 12-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Torch 4. “BeautifuL in the Light of hoLiness”... (Holy Grail, 1. 105) PATRICIA MICHALSKI St. Ladislaus Utcndancc 1-2-3; CJS.M.C. 1-2- 3-4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Naughty Marietta 3; Glee Club 2-3. JEROME MOLESKI Our Lady Help of Christians CSM.C. I-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Basketball 3. CASIMIR MUTER St .Ladislaus Basketball 2-3; Student Council 2: C.S.M.C. 1-2-3 4; Sodality 1- 2-3-4; Naughty Marietta 3; Gon- doliers 4; Glee Club 2-3-4; Jun- ior Achievement 4. JOSEPH NOWAK Transfiguration Cheerleader 1; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3- 4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Naughty Marietta 3; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 2-3, Secretary 4. GERALD PAWENSKI St. l.adistaus Basketball 2-3: CS.M.C. 1-2-3- 4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Glee Club 2. JOAN PAWLICKI Our Lady Queen of A bos ties CS.M.C. 1-2-3-4: Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Torch 4; Glee Club 2. JOHN P1ESCINSKI St. Bartholomew Football 4; L-Club 4; Student Council 4; CS.M.C. 1-2-3-4; So- dality 1 -2-3-4; Torch 4; Stroll 4; Naughty Marietta 3; Gondo- liers 4; Glee Club 3-4. EILEEN PIETROWSKl St. I.adislaus CS.M.C. I -2-3-4; Sodality 1-2- 4; Naughty Marietta 3; G1 Club 3. “and knowing eveRy honest face of theiRS.” ... (Holy Grail, 11. 578-79) EDWARD PLIZGA St. Ladislaus Honor Roll 3: Attendance 1; Football 2-4; L-Club 2-4; C.S. M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Student Council 3-4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Gondo- liers 4; Glee Club 4; Junior Achievement 4. LEONARD POGODA St. Augustine Football 2-3-4; Basketball Score Keeper 3-4: L-Club 2-3-4; C.S. M.C. 1-2-3 4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Student Gov- ernment 4. LORRAINE POLCHOWSKI St. Ladislaus CS.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1- 2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4. EDWARD SENKOWSK! St. Ladislaus Football 3-4; Basketball 1; L- Club 3-4; CS.M.C. 1-2 3-4; So- dality 1-2-3-4; Naughty Marietta 3; Glee Club 3. ROBERT SHEPP St. Ladislaus Football 3-4; Basketball Mana- fr 4; L-Club 3 4; C.S.M.C. 1-2- 4; Sodality 1-2-3-4. GEORGE SIATCZYNSKI St. I.adislaus Football 1-2-3 4; Basketball 1-2- 3, Co-Captain 4; L-Club 1-2-3- 4; C.S.M.C. 1 -2-3-4; Sodality 1- 2-3-4; Torch 4. MADELINE SIKORA Transfiguration Attendance 3; Secretary 3; Stu- dent Council 2-3-4; C.S.M.C. 1-2- 3-4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Student Government 4; Naughty Marietta 3; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 3-4. LEO SIKORSKI Our Lady Queen of Apostles Basketball 3: Cheerleader I; C. S.M.C. 1-2-3 4; Sociality 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Student Government 4; Naughty Marietta 3; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 3-4; Torch 4 . “and each made joy of eithep.”... (Holy Grail, 1. 638) JOSEPH SITO St. Ladislaus Attendance 1-2-3-4; Student Council 4; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; So- dality 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Music Master 3; Ghost of the Air 4; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 4. GERALD SLEDZINSKI St. Ladislaus Attendance 1; Cheerleader 2-3; Student Council 3-4; CjS.M.C. 1- 2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Naughty Marietta 3; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 3-4; Student Government 4. GLORIA SMIGELS St. Augustine C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Torch 4. ALFREDA SMOLARSKI Our Lady Queen of Apostles Honor Roll 2-3; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3- 4; Sodality 1-2-3 4; Junior Ach- ievement 3. RICHARD SPONKOWSKI Transfiguration Football 3-4; Basketball 3-4; Baseball 3-4; L-Club 3-4; C.S. M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-23-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Student Gov- ernment 4; Junior Kotarian 4. ANGELINE STUBA Transfiguration Honor Roll 3; Attendance 3; Student Council 3-4; C.S..M.C. 1- 2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; F.N.C. 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Stu- dent Government 4. JOSEPH SZYMANSKI St. Ladislaus Honor Roll 2-3; Attendance 1-2- 3-4; Football Manager 4; Basket- ball 3-4; L-Club 3-4; Student Council 2-3-4; CS.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Honor Society 3; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Student Government 4; Naughty Mariet- ta 3: Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 3-4; Junior Achievement 4; Jun- ior Kotarian 4. JOAN SZYTEL St. ladislaus Attendance 1 -2-3-4; C-S.M.C. 1- 2-3-4; Sodality 12-3-4; F.N.C. 3. “qo£ make thee good 7.. (Holy Grail, 1. 136) JOSEPH TOMASZEWSKI Our Lady Queen of Apostles Football 3-4; L-Club 3-4; Stu- dent Council 2; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3- 4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Naughty Marietta 3; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 3-4. EDWARD TRELLA St. Bartholomew Football 1-2-3; Baseball 1-2; L- Club 1-2 3 4; CS.M.C. 1-2 3 4; Sodality 1-2-3-4; Naughty Mari- etta 3; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 2-3-4. JEROME TYRANSKI St. Louis the King Treasurer 2; Basketball 3; Base- ball 2-3-4; L-Club 2-3-4; Student Council 2-3-4; CS.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2 3-4; Scroll 4; Quill and Scroll 3-4; Sports Reporter CORRINE VALENTINE Our Lady Queen of A post It Honor Roll 2-3; Attendance 1 Secretary 2: Student Council 1 CS.M.C 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-S 3-4; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 1 4. ROSE VIERIK St. Augustine C.S.M.C. 1-2-3 4; Sodality 1-2- 3-4; Scroll 4; Honor Roll 1. CONSTANCE WEBERSKI St. Bartholomew Cheerleader 3-4; Student Coun- cil 2-3; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; SodaUtv 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Ghost of the Air 4; Naughty Marietta 3; Gondoliers 4; Glee Club 2-3- JOAN WILK St. Thomas the Apostle Honor Roll 2; Secretary 1; C.S. M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3 4; F.N.C. 2-3. Treasurer 4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Ghost of the Air 4. EDWARD WINIARSKI St. l.adislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Torch 4; Junior Achievement 34. 4. that qooPLy company,” saip i______________________________________________________ (Holy Grail, 1. 432) RONALD ZAWICKI St. Augustine CS.M.C. 1 -2-3-4; Sooality 1-2-3- 4; Naughty Marietta 3; Gondo- liers 4; Glee Club 3-4. ICHARD WISHAW Our I.ady Queen of Apostles :.S M.C. 3-4; Sodality 3-4; Stu- ent Council 4. JOHN WONTKOWSKI Transfiguration C.S..M.C. 1-2-3 4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Glee Club 4; Gondoliers 4; Scroll 4; Torch. ADRIAN ZELENY Our Lady Queen of Apostles CS.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Junior Achievement 3-4. DANIEL ZIEMNIAK St. Ladislaus CS.M.C. 12-3-4; Sodality 1-2-3- 4; Torch 4; Scroll 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Student Government 4; Junior Aichicvement 3. juniors_____ Akin to squiRes, we pledge to emelAzon Robert Krol_____ Julie Bcras..... Agnes Chudy.... Nick Malinowski .....President Vice-President _____Secretary ____Treasurer Golden dreams of noble possibilities arise before us juniors as we recognize the personal worth and the marked accomplishments of a senior. With due honor and reverent imitation, we aspire after the high standards set before us. I.ike squires, realizing that every privilege implies responsibilities, we aspirants to graduation do not rest content in the mere picking of the crumbs of learning. Rather, as faithful followers, we strive to gain ascendancy in mental accomplish- ments and in the social graces exercised in the well-directed round of school activities. 28 the shieLd of faith with gLopy Row 1-Patricia Lenda, Mary Ann Chojnacki, Dorothy Gorccki. Gail Buzynski, Leona Rodziewicz Row 2—Irene Aniczak. Marian Tom- kiewicz, Eleanor Hcnescy. Valarie Warner, Joanne Stanczak Row 3-Robert Rutkowski, Joseph Ku- piec, Richard Cieslik. Tetl Sulesky, Lawrence Osterling. Man-in Zywicki Row 4—Cordon Gictck, Robert Krol, Arthur Jankowski, Donald Laskow- ski Row 1—Marilyn Rudnick, Albin Lubi- arz, John Klcbba, Helen Matusz, Rolx-rt Ruszkiewicz, Ronald Furgal Row 2—Roljcrt Kncclx� nc, Edward Abratowski, Valera Dcinsko. Gerald Sikorski. Joanne Szefi, Barbara Kol anowski. Dolores Javello, Edwin Pal- ka. Geraldine Gustanski. John Swol, Christine Bydlos, Ronald Molotky 29 Row 1—Leonard Mularski, Patricia Laslo, Geraldine Zendarski, Theresa Kcmpisty, Raymond Winiarski. Row 2—Irene Wiencus. Victoria Dobr- zycki, Patricia Piontek, RoIkti Or- lowsky, Wanda Rabat, Richard Dudek, Raymond Piechocki, Eugene Bistrick, Barbara Lubanski, Donald Glinka, Jo Ann Uscilowski, Carolyn Klykylo Row 3—Theodore Lasko, Richard Brze- zinski Row 1—Lorraine Wozniak, Sally Mil- ler, Patricia Cicslak, Joan Jozwik Row 2—Virginia Zych. Geraldine Mai- kowski, Dolores Krolewski. Sally Gabrych, Barbara Klcwicki Row S-Donald Marmolick, Edward Velic, Richard Sharkey, Rolx;rt Pas- tewski. David Affcldt, Kenneth Ka- pcia, Walter Roman. Casimir Rybak Row 4—Thomas Mularski. Ronald Mansky 30 sophomoRes...... as younqeR devoted attendants, John Ccch........ Sylvia Engel .... Barbara Rataj----- Zygmunt Gr anka .....President Vice-President .....Secretary ... .Treasurer We, high-spirited sophomores, like the younger squires of yore, lead busy lives. The care of our unrestraint, is. however, an enthusiasm of an unselfish kind. Among the unlimited activities, we engage in lively conversation at social gatherings or in refined moods of speech at council meetings and assemblies. Ac- cording to the pattern of the medieval cupbearer, as we prepare the hall for our annual dance, we amiably share in witty converse and deftly wait on the many guests, moulding our conduct to all the refinements of civility. With the great energy and independence characteristic of the physical hardi- hood of chivalric times, our sophomore boys participate in feats of sport at indi- vidual contests and at tournaments, from whence the scarlet and gray oftimes furls in victory. 31 our ideaL Row 1—Betty Pluto. Anne Ncwbaucr, Barbara Misiura, Genevieve Drag. Gloria Prysok. (instance Kubiskc Row 2—John Surdock. Thomas Chiesa. Raymond Zalewski. Robert Otromp- kc. Myron Wawrysz, Wallace Bicl- ick i. Fred Magic Row 3—Elaine Winowiccki, Lucille Tomas ewski, Theresa Pieprzyk, Betty Lisiak. Adriene Kozek, Mar- garet Kawa is to seRve qo6 an6 man Row I—Margaret Czmolak. Joan Ijlka, Deanna Bclbcck, Marjorie Grinols. Sylvia Engel. Row 2—Joan Konarzcwski. Rose Marie Laskowski, Christine Gumko, Theresa Kujawa. Carol Banish. Nancy Biess. Irene Bartkowicz. Row 3—Daniel Masko. Daniel Holman. Edward Bielak, Zygmunt Grzanka, Conrad Kruszcwski, I-conanl Lubanski. James Dzieciolowski. Ted Gish. 32 with QR ce and couRtesy Row I—Christine Masztakowski, Janinc Halicki. Joan Mandziuk, Florence Fielck Row 2—Ronald Kwialkowski, Daniel Sidorowicz. Leonard Grabowski, Francis Kowalczyk, Richard Zurawski, Conrad Modi inski Row 3—Dolores Barbish. Beverly Hart- wig, Theodora Rusenko. Joan Gdula, Jean Janosky Row I—Hcdwig Polakowski, Delphine Wisniewski, Carol Samoranski. Joan Wegrzynowski. Joan Mike. Row 2—Madeleine Richards. Wanda Sheldon. Christine Mularski, Elaine Zatkoff, Shtrlcy Pok- ladek. Christine Mytkowski. Dolores Ruszkiewicz. Row S-Leonard Wisz, Richard Mejerowicz, Stanley Szyinanski. Steve Prisby. Marvin Tuzinowski. Anthony Piwko. Leonard Palys. 33 Row 1—Rose Marie Wasung. James Clause. Rol ert Postula. Donald Varda, Rosemarie Kozlowski, Beverly Doinbrowski. Row 2—Caroline Bielski. Jennie Wielusz. Phvllis Raginia, Virginia Zalcwski, Lorraine Konarzew- ski. Row 3—Amelia Antonucci. Robert Elgin. Donald Koral, Jean Sierpicn, Patricia Jaraezewski, Joseph Custanski, Mary Ann Niedek, Donald Curyla, Barbara acharias. Row 1—Rita Piszczek. F.laine Markowski. Caroline Mailenga. Arlcen Stockfish. Helen Obnehowski, Evelyn Pierce. Row 2—Elaine Banish. Joan Maciejcwska. Antoinette Gdula, Gertrude Gordon. Joan Idziak, Lucille Muzyk. Row 3—John Pazderski. Aloysius Keena. Donald Obruki. Ronald Tarnowski, Bernard Glappa. Henry Shiner. Carl Kotowicz. Thomas Schocnrock. Eugene Kurcab. 34 fReshmen Edwin Borucki.......................................President Lorraine Domzalski ............................Vice-President Wanda Lasko.........................................Secretary James Srpont........................................Treasurer Row 1—Wanda Lasko. Shirley Tofil, Joanne Koz- lowski, Loretta Pruczynski, Joan Potemski. Mary Jane Bonday Row 2—Rita Chalupnitzak. Carolyn Hoza, Mary Jane Sass, Nancy Ix rcy Row 3—Robert Dziwanowski. Rolx-rt Szychulski. Larry Nagel. Robert Racltas Raymond Czucko, John Fitzgibbons, Ted Wrobel, Thomas Lend Row 1-Donald Nowak, James Szpont, Genevieve Miga. Rosalie Cwanek, Mary Ann Nowak. Row 2—Paul Kaczkodon, Diane Luszczyk, Mary Ann Jaracz. Diane Rokuski, Lorraine Fclczak, Diane Ro- manowski, Lottie Dec. Row 3—Thomas Kubiak, Rudolph Taranski, Marvin Warda, Rolx-rt Kend ierski. Edwin Borucki, Ken- neth Kopacki. Donald Schuller. Row 1—Walter Bcdnarczyk. Joseph Hcjl. F.li al c(h Kaminski, I.orrainc Domzalski, Joan I’rusicw- icz, Aurelia Mustalfa, Theresa Lebryk. Row 2—Frank Rodziewicz. Robert Wojcik. Rolxrrt Fraukowiak, Roberta Francis, Lorraine Darmofal. Maryann Libiszewski, Betty .achwicja. Row 3—Ralph Zandarski, Ronald Inda. Ronald Tvborowski, Alfred Yonkowski, Lawrence Wilczyn- ski, Thomas Churilla, Joseph I'ictras kiewicz, David Miclcarek, yginunt Baranowski. as pages, schooled in chivalpy, Row 1—Joyce Bolt. Joan Malck, Barbara Daniels, Henrietta Baranowski. Row 2—Janet Wicncus, Wanda Dumala. Frances Fritz, Joan Wojcik. Nonna Jean Szemyak, Joan Napiewocki. Row 3—Stanley Kwiatkowski, Walter Oshcnsky, Norman Chornenki, Ted Solak, Mary Ann Solnikowski, Helen Condon. Row I—Maryann Zalmanski, Jcanctle Koskodon. Janice Peterson. Jane Bicda. Patricia Widzinski, Delphine Lubiarz, Delphine Halaso. Row 2—Walter Zaydel, Marie Szewcryk, Sylvia Obrycki, Carol Siracki, Lorraine Chadzinski, Patricia Sponcr. Rolxrrt Klein. Row 3—Kenneth Krawczyk. Gerald Gorecki, David Patrick. Ronald Fields, Donald Koltonowicz, Joseph Kwiatkowski. Arthur Kudla. Victor Szydlowski. we stRive to qrow high-minded Row 1— F.dward Hartwig. Gerald Stilkcy, Lawrence Hubert, Robert Krygicr. Row 2—David Mielcarek. Delphine Klopacz. Sophie Wo niak. Louise Kotowicz. Alfred Jaworow- ski. Ixon Pikarski. Row 3—Joanne Mielcarek, Betty Spisz. Lorraine Pictrowski. Helen Goryl, Lorraine Argas- inski. Helen Sibinski, Stella Ols cwska. Row I—Ronald Gorzclski, Geraldine Davin. Ed- munds Phillips. Donald Gor clski Row 2—Jean Nie abitowski. Audrey Abrams. Eugene Polakicwicz, Carolyn Hoza, Barbara Stubs Row 3—Ronald Malck. Barbara Gurdok. Tho- mas Kurzswa. Patricia Kopytek, Edmund Pris- by, Mary Jastrebski in devotion to 6uty Row 1—Annette Braniecki. Ann Wilfong. Dolores Hromada, Ilene Bowman, Rosemarie Kcnick, Carol- ine Marcinek Row 2—Stanley Kowal, Chester Roman, Carl Zawadzki, Henry Durda, Gerald Shirilla, Carl Wojtas. CHASO€fcS of . Younger scribes. Beverly Dombrowski. Donald Warda, and Lucille Tomaszewski learn that «heirs is a world of figures, lilllc changed essenlially from «hat of medieval times. Freshman pages learn to grapple with algebraic symbolism very much as really as the page of yore learned to manage horse and sword. What would «he scribe of feudal days have given to know shorthand as do these lassies—Dolores Krolcwski, Lor- etta Laslo, Patricia Cicslak, Joan Jozwik, and Geraldine Gusta nski? Fully aware of the business world's exacting demands in both quality and quantity of work. Conrad Kruszcwski, Richard Wishaw. Dorothy Kruszcwski. and Christine Gum- bko discuss problems of l ookkecping. I.co Sikorski, Joan Pawlicki. Arlene Engel. Joseph Szvmanski. and Walter Kaminski strive for accuracy in answering questions on the U. S. individual income tax returns. Magic! The microphone placed lengthwise in front of a plastic, slatted screen yields lilting music, but,lo and behold,no music issues forth when the microphone was placed upright. Learning through doing—that was the goal of of the economics class—the builders of tomorrow. The picture shows the result of cooperation of various companies with student requests. Left to right. Richard Cicslik, Daniel Lukasrck. Joan 1'awlicki, Edward Trclla. Christine Rokuski and George Siatezynski check | ostal rates in various parts of the U. S. Transcribers Mary Ann Bartkowicz and Louise Adamski demonstrate their ability to read rapidly and type rapidly. Christine Rokuski asks Frank Lebryk to double check her letter for perfection, which comes only from the mastery of English and typewriting style. More scribes and more science, and the iiersonality the knight-to-be is being formed carefully, lovingly, Sally Gabrych, Kenneth Kapcia, Leonard Palys, and He Obuchowski examine minutely some of the marvels creation. Unlike the page of yesteryear. Aurelia MustalTa, Mary Ann Zelmanski. Chester Roman. Lorraine Darmofal, and Law- rence Hubert revel in the store of scientific facts garnered from general science classes. Medicine—a field in which medieval science can best be studied—may be what Ted Lasko has in mind for the fu- ture as Agnes Chudy deftly helps in preliminary steps of experimenting. History, mankind's most benevolent teacher, passes on to Iter diligent scholar lessons of chivalry that must be kept alive. Christine Mularski. John Pazdcrski. Robert Elgin. Elaine Banish, and Patricia Jaraczcwski prove themsclvc apt students. As the knight of old went forth into his world with the shield of faith and banner of good purpose, students at St. I.adislaus. grounded in principles of good citizenship go forth into modern society. ------------0--------------—Id. Joe Nowak. Madeleine Sikora, and l.eonard Pogoda take lessons in efficiency. art of typing are Joan Brys, Eleanor Felcrak, id Angcline Stuba. No danger of a. brush- junior English students use audio-visual aids to cor- relate speech with literature. In a closer study of the relation of the voice to personality. Raymond Winiarski. •'technician.' center, convenes with a speech group for a wire recording of Marc Connolly's Green Pastures.” Seated. Valerie Warner, Joanne Szcfi. and Victoria Dobr y- cki; standing. Edward Palka and John Swol. 49 Preparing for a panel on American local colorists, junior English students exhibit the esteem and power of elab- orate and effective speech, akin to that of the medieval fighting men. Chair- man of the group. Eugene Histrick, seated, portrays the deepest interest by absorption in the dictionary where- as Jo Ann L'scilowski, Virginia Zych, Julie Heras, and Eleanor Henesy spend hours at source material. The spirit of the Bard of Avon shares its universal appeal with Jean Madcj, Elaine Kuligowski, Joan Pawlicki, John Piescinski, and Ronald Zawicki as they lend car to Macbeth.” Freshman pages learn that Literature opens illimitable avenues of enjoyable vicarious experience. Nancy I.orcy, Joan Malck. Lorraine Argasinski. Rudolph Taranski, Elizalrcth Kaminski, and 'I'cd Wrobel delight in selections from the class reading list, a pastime quite unknown to the page of long ago. 50 Sophomores J. Gustanski. J. Pazderski. G. Gordon. L. Muzyk, and E. Kureal), standing, temporarily muse in a new spiritual clime. From the regular routine of the Sacraments, they turn to the study and vigorous discussion of the Bible in observance of its 500th anniversary. Elaine Markowski leads a group discussion of Tennyson’s Idylls of the KingVhkh with its literary pureness, beauty. an l force aids in molding th,c minds of listening scribes. Rosemarie Wasting. Robert Elgin. Joan Mandziuk, Jennie Wiclusz. Madeleine Richards, and Thomas Schoenrock. 51 Young Latin scribes call upon Caesar of Rome for lessons in history and syntax. Anthony Piwko, Rol cri Postula. Deanna Balback. Madeleine Richards. Valerie Warner, and Shirley Pokladek pause for the camera. WITHOUT THE LIFE THERE II - V I -- - HI 1«, m ' .. 1 «■ . « At • «MT.if I urn '• ■ Ctr. At ir.n 1 or i Si, -• '• ,! •« At 1% 6 K 0 tL H p Modern pages find in Ijtin conjugations and declensions daily encounters and skirmishes quite as challenging as those of yore. Edwin Borucki. Rol crt Szychulski. Stanley Kwiatkowski, Marie Szewczyk, Barbara Gurdak, Marvin Warda, Joyce Bolt. Lorraine Dom alski, and Edmunda Phillips enjoy the daily plunge. | f t The TORCH-of ideals and memories The feminine touch adds to the overall picture ot student life as associate editors L. Laslo and A. Engel confer with class editors, left to right. E. Kolanowski. J. Wilk. 1’. Keilz. Betty Bugaj. and P. Malach on my- riads of ideas for the 10.'� 3 Torch. J. Pawlicki completes the mailing list and 1). Cicsiclski. the advertising lay- outs for the final section of the hook. Sports writers Waldo Kaminski. Kenneth Kapeia. John Radwanski. and Jerome Tyranski check the files closely with assistant editor Ar- lene F.ngel for the statistics and the review of Greyhound athletic his- tory. The editor-in-chief sires up the progress of his assistants, deluged with problems of layouts, body copy. ails, and picture cropping as work on the ycarliook goes into full swing. Standing, left to right: B. Burezyk. J. S vmanski. L. Pol- chowski, G. Madej. V. Maziarz. and J. Konarski. editor. Seated, arc E. Fclczak, J. Ixndzion. typ- ists, and F. Gorzelski. In defense of the literary standards of creative writing, these six seniors thrill in wielding their pens as swords. For success in maintaining the recognized status of our high school publications, through their superior work, the membership of the following journalists has been accepted for the international honorary society. Quill and Scroll: John Konarski, Lillian Szydlowski, Arlene Engel, Eugenia Kolanowski, Harriet Cicsielski, and Daniel Ziera niak. Business manager Joseph Sito who pays the tab for the Torch realizes how many lives and activi- ties are telescoped into the cover of the ycarlxx k as he examines the long mailing list with Ronald Komorck. Copy editor Eugenia Kolan- owski, also an exj crt typist, relieves the editors of the burden by her assistance with the mailing. the scRoLL -fRom pen to pRinteR Ace staff writer Jerome Tyranski, center, uses the sports desk as home base for complete coverage of athletic events. His impartiality and accuracy in sports page write-ups about Grey- hound favorites and fair play result from conference held with the upper echelon, standing, left, news editor. Daniel Zicmniak. associate editor. Arlene Engel, and extreme right, editor-in- chief. Harriet Ciesiclski. Editor-in-Chief.............Harriet Cicsielski Managing Editor..................Arlene Engel Associate Editors............Gerald Slcdzinski, Joseph Szymanski Sports Editor............................Jerome Tyranski Associate Sports Editors....Walter Kaminski, Frank I ebryk, John Radwanski Feature Editors............Patricia Adamczak, Edward Plizga News Editor..............................Daniel Zicmniak Headline Editors............Dolores Domanski, Lillian Szydlowski 57 Copy Editor................Eugenia Kolanow'ski Exchange Editor..................Joan Lcndzion Senior Staff........i.......Constance Wcbcrski, Maryann Bartkowicz, William Frankowski,, John Wontkowski, Joan Wilk, Patricia Las- lo, Madeline Sikora, Louise Adamski, Christine Rokuski, Alfreda Smolarski. Reporters............John Piescinski, Richard Sponkowski, Joan Szytel, Dolores Cicsielski, Angeline Stuba, Leonard Pogoda, Corrine Valentine, Robert Golcbiewski Adviser...............Sister Thomas a Kempis After having deliberated a layout for the front page, news editor Daniel Ziemniak explains the importance of the story length, picture placement— and even hazards of short deadlines- to tyro .staff writers Madeline Sikora and Joan Wilk, D. Cicsiclski. Dolores Doinanski, Another finished product! John Konarski.g extreme right, supersalesman of the advertis- ing staff, fondly gives the brainchild of the Scroll staff the once over l cforc assisting business manager Daniel Lukaszek and circu- lation managers Leo Sikorski and Joseph Sitoj with the distribution. Editor-in-chief Harriet Ciesiclski. center, who knows her business from story lead to printed page, smiles at having readied another issue. Nerves are no longer tense as copy has been read and galley proofs—the first printed form of news stories—checked. Having been headlined by Lillian Szydlowski, extreme left, they must be made to fit. They usually do. Others assisting are: feature editor. Patricia Adamezak, the editor. Arlene Engel, managing editor, and Patricia Laslo, staff writer. I'm Holmes, the detective—no relation to Sherlock off to A COLORfllL StARt TICKET RETI'RNS—Leonard Pogoda checks ‘'ticker-tape returns ADVERTISING—There is a light and human side to Agnes Chudy with Phyllis Malach to determine the home room pace-setters in and Gerald Shirilla as they set up multi-colored posters for the the drive. mystery play. Senior Thespians during rehearsal of the first act. Here they arc. Chief, to New York, so they were.’ they were buyin’ a ticket the ghost of the air By Robert S. Clair Cast of Characters Thomas Watson. Pres., station KUX. .Richard Kowalevski Jane Jackson, office worker.............Harriet Ciesielski Gordon Mowbray, the announcer...............Joseph Sito Fred Denny, self-styled comedian.......Daniel J.ukaszek Betty Mack, a songbird......................Gene Madej Hester Jinks, piano accompanist.............Joan Wilk Aunty Baird, kiddies narrator.........Lillian Szydlowski Richard Travers, hopeful announcer. Richard Aranowski Jasper Holmes, detective...............Robert Golebiewski Lucilc La Roy. Station vocalist ............Arlene Engel Madame Zenia, seer......... ................Loretta Elgin Bing Bellamy, Lucilc's lover.......... Donald Bruzdewicz Iris Blaine, mysterious figure..............Patricia Laslo Mary Malone, Holmes’ assistant.........Connie Weberski 60 Director of the play. Miss Peggy Van Camp, gives a few last minute reminders to the group. I thought so all along and now I have proof I “That’s you, now Richard. Hurry and announce the next number.” “Oh, no you don't. We’ve got you this time. Mr. Fred Dennyt You murdered Gordon Mowbrav.” You're under arrest! I'll take that, if you don’t mind.” We’re called gondolieri Bui that's a vagary. Our mandolins tuning We. lazily, lazily, strum , Tra. la, la, la. la. la, la! minstReLs of miRth a A gavotte perform sedately. GONDOLIERS By Gilbert and Sullivan CAST OF CHARACTERS FIAMETTA Arlene Engel GIULIA................... ANTONIO MARCO PALMIERI ........ GIUSEPPE PALMIERI ....... (.JANETTA................ TESSA ................... THE DUKE OF PLAZA-TORO THE DUCHESS OF PLAZA-TORO CASILDA ................. LUIZ .................... DON ALHAMBRA ............ INEZ..................... CONTADINE, GONDOLIERS.... ..Geraldine Matkowski ........Edward Plizga ........Casimir Muter Joseph Szyrnanski .... Christine Rokuski Mary Ann Bartkoivicz ... Richard Kowalcwski .. Constance Weber ski .....Sylvia Dzierbicki ....John Wontkowski ......Daniel L.ukaszek .... Harriet Ciesielski ................Chorus From the sunny Spanish shore' Two kings of undue pride bereft who act in perfect unity. We, in sincerity, Wish them prosperity . Bridegroom and bride! To uphold the two watchwords of a knight. Honor and Courtesy, a functioning Student Council at St. I.adislaus gives worthy example of the individual's power for good. William Frankowski, Richard Dudek, Richard Wishaw, and Robert Krol report for duty. In no less measure than that of the ancient keepers of the lists, arc our Student Council Officers entrusted with maintaining order. The slogan Loyalty to Duty” embla- zons their service in the hall, church, and school, at func- tions and assemblies. Officers who gallantly furl, as it were, the scarlet and gray in true color arc President Richard Aranowski, Vice-President Dolores Domanski. treasurer James Dzieciolowski, Secretary Barbara Klcw- gg icki, and Sergeant-at-arms Richard Dudek. As lx rrainc Borgula receives the charter for Domain Plastic Company from Mr. M. C. Patter- son, she l caiiis with a surge of satisfaction. Her charter denotes that Junior Achievement, the national organisation which teaches teen-agers how to set up an organisation and does so by- allowing them to run it, has declared that she can confidently anticipate success in any business venture. L. D. Aydclottc entrances chairman Father Kijck. Arlene Engel, and Mary Ann Bartkow- icz with his faultless impersonation of Abe Lincoln. Mr. Art Curtis and S. Rulasky of the Industrial Center Kiwanis Club take credit for sponsoring the program. John Konarski, standing , Angclinc Stuba, and Daniel Ziemniak, assist Lillian Szydolw- ski, center, prepare a speech to convince the State Senate Judiciary Committee to pass Senator Ryan's Bill No. 1098 aimed against obsenc literature. Safety it shall be! Barbara Burczyk, Edward Trella, and John Picscinski examine the Certifi- cate of Safety while John Wontkowski and Genevieve Madej enjoy commenting on the story of safety. Rcchecking the day's overflowing book circulation, as- sistant librarians. Adrienne Kozck anti Florence Fielck, afliirm that the library is an oasis in the life of a St. I dislaus student. Because school assemblies can widen the student’s horizon, they arc a co-curricular activity at St. Ladislaus. Father F. Kijek. Edward PJizga, and John Konarski with floures- cent lights as Mr. Herb Bumpus and Mr. Steve Czamecki of the Michigan Bell Telephone Company direct. ■■Ksa i in the spiRit of knight-eRRAntcy In zestful anticipation, Shirley Krasinski and Joint Kon- arski pause momentarily to study the cast-bound train schedule to the two cities most Americans want to sec. Together with fifty carefree seniors, accompanied by Sisters M. Florian, Blandina. and Rose. ntir ... i� A side entrance to the capital, with a flourish. Mount Vernon beckons to the host of S. L. H. visitors. Photographer Leonard Pogoda caught'’ the majestic silence of the living memorial of knightly brotherhood. 68 By elevator and stairs, we climbed 555 ft., reaching the peak of tribute to a true knight of American ideals. Filled with deeper appreciation of Am- erica the Beautiful, radiant seniors of '53 wend their way homeward from the White House. And all ihc dim rich city, roof by roof. Tower after tower, spire beyond spire. By grove, and garden-lawn, and rushing brook. Climbs to the mighty hall ...” (Holy Grail, 11. 228-231) Up coming citizens pose before the capital, with Fathers Dolot and Kijek, Sisters Rufina and Germaine, and Hamtramck State Representative Chester Wozniak highlighting. c Y lAnsinG Jk On prancing steeds, with lance and shining sword, these chivalrous knights and ladies fair of court and realm gather about Governor G. Mennen Williams’ desk in his office at Lansing. Towering into skies so blue . . . Public Safety is Hamtramck's aim as in- mhents. standing-left to right Safety Dir- tor Martin Dulapa, Police Chief William wicki. and Fire Chief Henry Kanar discuss ans with their understudies. John Konarski. nest Chiesa and Leo Sikorski. IwntRamck Arlene F.ngcl. secretary, and Student Mayor Edward Pli ga inspect an official document with Mayor Albert Zak's assistance. The Council advises the Student Common Council— Leonard Pogoda. Dorothy Krus ewski. Lillian S ydlowski. President Eugenia Kolanowski. Harriet Ciesiclski. and Daniel Ziemniak on the Ghost Town” problem. Standing , Treasurer Walter Bednarski and City Clerk Walter Gajewski smile ap- provingly as Walter Kaminski proposes no Saturday work while Richard Kowalcwski notifies the Council. Could i( be that Frank Kargol, right, found insufficient for the evening the excitement thereof, and so arranged for an unconventional diversion? It is, indeed, fortunate that he was accompanied by handyman Jerry Tyranski, a man of gusto, and two obliging lovelies. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM: Enchanted by the rippling rhythms of In- Field in the fesitve P.N.A. Hall, knights and squires in formal attire vanish in the swirl of billowy pastels . . . white-crested froth of senior damsels . . . fragrance of corsages . . . frivolous movement of merri- ment ... an essence that will last forever. Victoria Dobrzycki, junior, and William Frankowski. senior, in a rendezvous of mirth . . . phantoms of Rhapsody me Moved lo missionary activity of ben- evolence. the Catholic Student Mission Crusaders. Jean Madej. Harriet Ciesiel- ski, Mary Ann Solnikowski, Robert Szychulski, Joseph Sito, and Barbara Stuba pack cancelled stamps and maga- zines for the foreign missions. The stronghold in the life of the modern knight is his parish church. From it the knight reaches out to the world, having learned that the drama of life to l c lived successfully must be lived in Christlike lo c. Proudly. Father Majewski points ont the new St. Ladislaus bulwark. REFLECTION — The friendly priest in the ancient cathedral helped keep awake the eyes of a postulant to knighthood, during the nightly Vigil of prayer. During the annual retreat. Father John Jazowski, M. I. C., with spiritual counsel keeps Ladislitcs' souls astir. Welcoming Father’s arrangement for private consultation arc Joan Brys, Patricia Laslo, Richard Wishaw, and Leo Sikorski. in spiRituaL RetReat ADORATION Attuned to the spiritual excellence of retreat, the Choraliers sing with mystic rapture the Mass of the Angels and l)r. Seitz’s Ave Maria.” They also break into hymns of praise ljcforc retreat exercises, under the direction of Joan Lendzion, assistant parish organist. She is also the Glee Club accompanist. 74 Reserve rooters: Louise Kotowicz, Geraldine Davin. Robert Kendzierski, Deanna Belback, Con- stance Matuszewski, Norman Chomenki salaam the opponents. hiqh-spiRitefc heRALds Richard Cieslik with his chccrlcading cohort, is the spark in the barrel of Greyhound victory. Kneeling: Nancy Biess. Lorraine Konarzewski. Joan Konarzewski. Joan Stanezak. Constance Weberski, Gail Buzynski. Standing: Richard Cieslik, Edward Velic, Edward Abratowski. Amidst a wave of thunderous cheering and a fiesta of color, confetti, and song. Christine Roktiski with her retinue of four lovelies reigned supreme as queen of the First Annual Homecoming game ltctween St. Ladislaus and Dc I .a Salic. At the half, with pennants gallantly flying and jubilant cheers swelling the stadium, she was crowned hy Mayor Albert J. Zak of Hamiramck. I.cft to right: Eleanor Fclc ak. Patricia Adamc ak. the Mayor, the queen. William Frankowski. her escort. Constance Weberski, and Mary Ann Rartkowicz. a touRnament teUs a pictuResque taLe The powerhouse blocking of Ernest C hies a. '30. John Cech, ’37. and Marvin 1 uzinowski, 27, enabled Dick Sponkowski to score against the Broncos. . 78 v Liant rrukeRS of men 79 Father Majewski display the Coodfellow tro- phy. another tourney prize in our sports hall of fame, awarded for spirit and sportsmanship in grid city mythical title competition. Amid smit- ing winds and blustering rain in the classic tilt between St. Ladislaus and St. Florian High, the Greyhounds leaped to victory, dismounting the I-inccrs, 16-7. Top center. Father Dolot. athletic director, flanked by co-captains Walter Kamin- ski and F.rncsi Chiesa. Coach—Daniel Dalsando Coach—Edward Kukorowski B.S.E. JOSEPH TOMASZEWSKI 61 ”-155 lbs. Right End greyhounds on the fieLd of comBat Row 1—Ronald I.uras. Thomas Condon, Frank Lebryic, Aranowski, John Cech, Ixonard Wisz, Edwin Borucki, Donald Kotula. Walter Kaminski, Ernest Chicsa, John Donald Hramicc, Thomas Mularski, Thomas Schocn- Radwanski, Richard Pastewski, Richard Dudek. Rev. rock. Edward Senkowski. Joseph S ymanski, Manager. L. Matvsiak. Athletic Director. Row 4—Leonard Pogoda. Marvin Tuzinowski, Robert Row 2—Ed. Kukorowski, Coach. Gerald Sikorski, Carl Shcpp, Rol crt Borowy, Robert S ymanski, Ted Solak, Koiowicz Ronald Chojnacki, George Siatc ynski, Zyg- John Piescinski. munt Gr anka. Richard Sponkowski, Daniel Lukaszck, Row 5—Edward Pli ga. Nick Malinowski, Ronald Komo- Dan Dalsando. Line Coach. rek, Conrad Kruszcwski, Ray Zaleski, Bernard Glappa. Row 3—Rol crt Czajkowski, Student Manager. Richard Joseph Tomas ewski, Rol crt Rachas. Row 6—Ronald Durda, Wallace Bielicki, Ronald Furgal. QRi66eRS in Battle array 81 ROBERT SHEPP 5 10”—204 lbs. I-cft Tackle St. Lad's foremost ath All City, second tear All State honorable men GEORGE SIATCZYNSKI 5’10’’—160 lbs. I.eft Half Co-Captain '51 EDWARD SENKOWSK1 5W-155 11� . Center And clashed . . . and l ore them down, And broke thro all. and in the strength of this Come victor. (Holy C.rail, 1. 478) OBERT GOLEMBIEWSKI 6‘5 —185 lbs. Right Tackle Under Referee Joel Mason's clear eye. Ed Borucki brings down Ron Hempal of St. Stanislaus for another loss. St. Lad’s cap- tured the Jaworski trophy. 18-12. arc JOHN RADWANSKI 6‘2”-175 lbs. Center DONALD HRAM1EC 5’H”—159 11� . Quarterback WALTER KAMINSKI 5’8 —152 11� . Right Half Co-Captain '52 heRoes RICHARD SPONKOWSKI 6’—160 11� . Right Half All City Honorable Mention FOOTBALL SCORES Won: 2 Tie: 1 Lost: 4 Pet. .286 ST. LADISLAUS 19 ST. STANISLAUS 13 ST. LADISLAUS 7 ST.JOSEPH 13 ST. LADISLAUS 16 ST. FLORI AN 7 DONALD KOTULA y V’-m lbs. Right Guard All City, second team VICtORS they All LEONARD POGODA 5'10 —225 lbs. Right Tackle ERNEST CHI ESA 5V-I80 lbs. Right Guard Co-Captain ’52 All City All State, second team 83 . ST. LADISLAUS 14 ST. ANTHONY 27 ST. LADISLAUS 8 SERVITE 8 FRANK LEBRYK 6-190 lbs. Right Tackle ST. LADISLAUS 7 DE LA SALLE 28 ST. LADISLAUS 7 HAMTRAMCK 18 aLonq the Lines of victoRy They We De LaSALLE 49 48 HAZEL PARK 55 60 ST. ANTHONY 28 24 MONROE C. C. 39 65 ALPENA C. C. 69 43 ST. JOSEPH 35 56 ST. STANISLAUS 40 48 SERVITE 40 56 ST. JOSEPH 30 47 CATHOLIC CENTRAL 65 52 ST. ANTHONY 50 58 ST. STANISLAUS 50 56 SERVITE 42 69 De LaSALLE 45 37 HA.MTRA.MCK 59 36 ST. PAUL 48 31 LUTHERAN 55 46 798 803 Won: 9 Lost: 8 Pet. 529 men of the hARftwooC) couRt Row 1—Robert Rachas, Nick Malinow- ski. Lawrence Osterling, John Rad- wanski, co-captain. George Siatezynski, co-captain. Richard Sponkowski, Joseph Szymanski, Walter Kaminski. Row 2—Reverenti F. Dolot. athletic director. Coach Dan Dalsando, Ted Kazanski, assistant coach, Ronald Clio- jnacki, Donald Hramiec, Thomas Con- don. Jerome Tyranski, Robert Shepp, manager, Rol)ert Czajkowski. manager. 84 Sports Scril c, Jerome Tyranski GEORGE SI AT CZYN SKI Co-Captain '5S. Guard 85 the couRt Besieged With the possibility of an East Side Division basketball championship in view, dynamic Dan Dalsando, in grim determination, alerts co-captains John Radwanski and George Siat- czynski of All City and ‘BlitzKid fame to the threatening tactics of the swooping De La Salle Pilots. Battling for the Greyhound supremacy over De La Salle, high-flying Dick Sponkowski (23) sinks a jump shot. Displaying the spang- les of court fame again, George Siatczynski, coming up from the rear, deftly covers the rebound. In a dramatic finale, pace- making Radwanski daz- zles would-be defensemen with gaining 2 of 3 trail- ing points. Tom Condon (18) assists on the re- bound. the qLory of the 6iamon6 quest aLonq the Lines of victoRy ST. PAUL SERVITE HAMIRAMCK ST. STANISLAUS SERVITE ST. JOSEPH Dc LaSALLE ST. ANTHONY ST. JOSEPH ST. ANTHONY Dc LaSALLE ST. PAUL HAMTRAMCK They We 1 8 4 17 4 0 5 2 0 17 Row I—Dan Dalsando. coach. Nick Malinowski. Leonard Grabowski, Edwin Borucki, Donald Glinka. Walter Kaminski, Richard Sponkowski, Donald Ohrycki. Carl Kotowicz. Rev. F. Dolot. Athletic director. Row 2-ZygmuntGrzanka, Joseph Caparatta. assistant coach. Steve Prisbv. Donald Curyla, John Radwanski, Jerome Tyranski, Frank Lehryk. Leonard Luhanski, Ronald Ftirgal, Arthur Jan- kowski, John Cecil, manager. As the shadows of graduation linger, we seniors-new knights and damoiscllcs— in the spring-charm of our lives, set out in quest of the beautiful in the treasured | land of noble achievement. Steeled in the spirit of true faith and donned with the sword of charity and the breastplate of justice, we depart from St. Ladislaus High, our fortress of Christian training. Astride the steed of time, we wend our way eagerly along the path of ideal endeavor, canopied by the blue sky of hope. When ominous skies bedim our course or honorable exploit streaks with sunlight our pattern of life, we will seek out the uplifting spires of our alma mater. Meanwhile, with paeans of praise and song of contentment, with other Galahads we will pursue our quest, molding our lives into gay poems. FELICITATIONS and BEST WISHES GRADUATING CLASS of 1953 to the GRADUATING CLASS of 1953 from THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EDWARD POLAKOWSKI.................President JOAN BANISH..................Vice-President MARY NOWAK........................Secretary MICHAEL PALKA.....................Treasurer 90 V St. Francis Hospital ACCREDITED, NON-SECTARIAN SCHOOL OF NURSING Registered with the STATE BOARD OF NURSE EXAMINERS IN MICHIGAN Requirement: FOUR YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL Conducted by THE SISTERS OF SAINT FRANCIS Affiliated with the UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT 91 FALCON SHOW BAR and RECREATION ENTERTAINMENT and DANCING NIGHTLY Phone: TW. 3-2323 19901 Van Dyke Detroit ENROLL NOW! Jobs owaiting graduate Comptometer Operators at excellent poy. After a short course, 10-12 weeks, you, too, can qualify. New doy ond eve- ning classes forming each week. Individual in- structions. Free lifetime placement service to graduates ! The Comptometer School 333 State St., Room 214, Detroit WO. 3-5050 321 Hubbard Bldg., Pontiac FE. 2-1671 Phone: TO. 7-6767 A. SKONIECZNY BAKERY 2321 Caniff Homtromck 12, Mich. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1953 From MR. and MRS. RALPH KEITZ BEST WISHES AND SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF 1953 ML EDWARD BORUCKI Constable DAILY CREAMERY COMPANY YOUR BABY'S HEALTH IS OUR NATION'S WEALTH I Telephone: TR. 5-8900 3301 Holbrook Detroit 2246 Edwin TR. 1-7595 92 RADZISZEWSKI PHARMACY 9311 Jos. Compou Avenue ot Holbrook Diol TR. 1-4655 Homtromck We Serve Only the Best TO. 6-9826 POLISH VILLAGE CAFE Eddie Olesinski, Proprietor 12115 Jos. Compou Homtromck 12 Towing Service—Motor Tune-up—Muffler ond Broke Service LaSALLE SUPER SERVICE 5937 EAST OUTER DRIVE FELICITATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1953 from Mr. and Mrs. Marian Kuligowski Best Wishes of Success to the Class of 9 53 Mothers’ and Teachers’ Association REVEREND F. DOLOT Chaplain MRS. E. CYLL President MRS. C. SONDY Vice-President MRS. V. GIERA Secretary MRS. S. HORODNICKI Treasurer MRS. H. LASKE Chairman SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF 1953 CONSTABLE JOHN DEMSKI TR. 1-3629 2293 POLAND POLKA BAKERIES ROLLS—PASTRIES Wedding and Party Cokes Our Specialty 9834 Conont TR. 1-5665 93 WHITE EAGLE, INC. Laundry - Dry Cleaning 2925 EVALINE TRINITY 5-6790 Tashmoo 5-4351 Wholesale and Retail JOHN MATEJA COMPANY CHURCH GOODS - RELIGIOUS ARTICLES MISSION GOODS and SCHOOL SUPPLIES 5629 Michigan Avenue near Junction Detroit 10, Michigan Compliments of V. MONAHAN General Contractor 94 TW. 1-1700 SUCCCSS TO THE CLASS OF 1953 EDMUND TYSZKA REAL ESTATE • • HAMPOL FINER FOODS Mortgages Land Contracts • • 11325 JOS. CAMPAU 20510 VAN DYKE Hamtramck Michigan DETROIT 34 MICHIGAN Compliments of TRinity 2-8563 Greeting Cords WONDER BAZAAR Martha Washington Sweet Shop Social ond Commercial Printing Statuaries, Rosaries, Medals, Pictures, Chains Best Wishes from . . . . A FRIEND 95 KOSINSKI HARDWARE ELECTRICAL and PLUMBING SUPPLIES Boydell, Acme, Mac-o-lac, Sapolin Paints 11819-23 Conant Ave. TW. 1 -0999 NORTHEASTERN BAKERY Cakes—Pies—Pastries—Bread We Cater to Weddings and Parties 5102 E. McNichols TW. 2-2603 ZIEMNIAK GROCERY 11501 LUMPKIN Phone: TO. 7-5190 Detroit Phone: TRinity 5-8327 Leo J. Miller Funeral Director 9222 Jos. Compou Ave. Homtromck 12 Compliments of Henry R. Kozak, Councilman TO. 8-8137 Res. TW. 3-1756 Filipiak’s Dry Goods Ladies', Men's and Children's READY-TO-WEAR 3630 Caniff at Conant TR. 5-6704 KITTY'S BEAUTY SALON Josephine (Jo) Kotulski, Prop. TR. 5-5935 EXCLUSIVE HAIR STYLING 9535 Jos. Compou (Upstairs) cor. Norwalk MUSIC Cr CASPER SERVICE MOBIL GAS—MOTOR TUNE-UP Mufflers Installed 11300 Conant ot Coniff TW. 2-9819 TR. 1-3870 AMERICAN PASTRY SHOPPE ORDERS TAKEN FOR WEDDINGS PARTIES AND ALL OCCASIONS 10038 Jos Campau Hamtramck Compliments of FRANK KULICK Monoger Homtromck Division of AAA Club 11474 Jos Compau FO. 6-4700 Residence Phone TO. 5-0294 WALTER DROP Cemetery Monuments and Markers 2679 Caniff Ave. Homtromck CANIFF-BUFFALO BAR Mr. and Mrs. Cosimer Rutkowski, Props. FINE WINES—BEER—LIQUOR—HOT DOGS TW. 1-9589 550 7Coniff at Buffolo BRONCO PRINTING 18410 GALLAGHER TW. 1-7151 DEANNA DRAPERY We Specialize in Custom-made Traverse Draperies and Slip Covers—TR. 5-7948 9532 Jos. Campau Stephen T. Bardy Best Wishes to the Graduating Class A. A. FOOD STORE 11331 Van Dyke Alex Adomczak, Prop. £®M, § ®DIL COAL COKE DEPT. WA 1-8900 STOKER COAL DEPT. WA 1-5554 FUEL OIL DEPT. WA 1-5550 Stoker — Oil Burner Del. WA 1-8920 97 Success From . . . SINGER SEWING CENTER TR. 3-3132 9737 Jos Compou DR. W. J. SONSARA CHIROPRACTOR X-Ray Service 6305 Chenc St. 9319 Jos. Compou Detroit Homtromck TR. 1-2563 We Deliver NEW WHITE STAR MARKET Helen and John J. Krzeminski, Props. 9223 Jos. Campau Ave. Homtromck 12 TO. 8-7899 WITKOWSKI'S —Two Friendly Stores— 9319 Jos Campau 6305 Chene IF IT'S A WITKOWSKI SUIT - IT MUST FIT ALEX A. KROT FUNERAL HOME John J. Franczak, Manager 2687 Caniff Detroit 12 Michigan Clarence R. Krajenke ★ KRAJENKE BUICK SALES, INC. 11620 Jos Campau Ave. TW. 1-2700 ★ Detroit Michigan JARA BROTHERS i 1 1357 Conont Ave. WHOLESALE CANDY and TOBACCO 11357 Conont Ave. Homtromck 12 HAMTRAMCK CREDIT BUREAU 9216 Jos. Campau—TR. 3-4433 Wc Collect Private Debts Anywhere in the U.S.A. WA. 1-1669 Pick-up—Deliver EXCELSIOR CLEANERS TAILORS Retoil ond Wholesale Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing, Fur Work 8617 Von Dyke Detroit 13 ■ BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 53 DR. F. T. C. 98 SUCCESS! MOTOR CITY SEAT COVER MILLER HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING CO. FURNACE and BOILER CLEANING, REPAIRING POTS, GRATES, PIPES, COAL, OIL and GAS HEATING Days: TO. 8-7810 -Nights TO. 9-7427 Licensed Healing Contrador No. 5549 2256 Caniff Ave. Hamtramck 12 Martha Washington Bakery 10335 JOS. CAMPAU ST. LOUIS BLUE BAR John Kutnieski, Proprietor Detroit 12, Michigan 6202 Charles TW. 1-9856 SWIFT Cleaners and Dyers Wc Opcrotc Our Own Plant—Fast Service Main Plant 19735 Conant TW. 3-1601 Branch 19548 Schoenherr LA. 7-2340 TO. 6-9475 Mike Sxwast Confectionery 1836 CANIFF INDUSTRIAL Furniture Mfg. Company MANUFACTURERS OF CHURCH and INSTITUTIONAL FURNITURE IRENE'S BEAUTY SHOP Phone: TO. 8-9865 TW. 1-9020 17910 Van Dyke 2120 Caniff Hamtramck 99 DUNNS Custom Tailor and Cleaner 12037 Jos Campau Dial: TO. 8-4787 BEST WISHES from St. Ladislaus Senior Choir President John Klimek Treasurer John Lubonski Compliments ond Best Wishes To The Closs of 1953 NUMBER 2 FIRE HOUSE 19807 Van Dyke, near Outer Drive Detroit 34, Mich. DEE’S SPORT SHOP AND HARDWARE Complete Line of SPORTS WEAR - SPORTING GOODS - TEAM EQUIPMENT Dolecki Brothers TWinbrook 3-5566 SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF 1953 WALTER BIELSKI Councilman Fromm’s Hardware J. S. CONFECTIONERY NOTIONS—FOUNTAIN SERVICE—FILMS 100 CONGRATULATIONS and SUCCESS ALBERT J. ZAK Mayor City off Hamtramck WILK’S BEER STORE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS □ BEER AND WINE TO TAKE OUT GROCERIES AND MEATS □ OF 1953 MR. and MRS. S. STUBA UNITED CASKET 7575 Miller Ave. WA. 1-8071 Detroit, Michigan COMPANY f ROSELAND FLORIST Phone: TR. 2-6072 CORSAGES and FUNERAL DESIGNS 11647 Jos. Compou Hamtramck 12 8904-06 St. Aubin Detroit 101 SSf raenac vst CHEESE V ,1 � • PORK DILL PICKLES K- I'? mSUf X LAMB FISH XpW CANNED MEATS HORSERADISH SMOKED MEATS QUAKER PRODUCE Wholesale Meats - Produce 3303 CANIFF TW. 1-9100 or TW. 1-0880 Good Wishes From a Patron ARTHUR DesROSIERS IN APPRECIATION . . . To all the advertisers who have contributed towards the success of the 1953 Torch, the Editors wish to express sincere gratitude 102 what next ? It’s a pretty important decision, young lady— choosing the right job. You’ll want to work in pleasant surround- ings—in light and airy offices with modern equipment. And now that you’re out of school, you’ll expect to meet new friends where you work —young people you'll like and with whom you can enjoy your leisure time. (And how about a vacation with pay?) Then there’s the matter of a paycheck—it’ll he nice to count on a steady income, a salary that’s good from the start and keeps getting better with regular increases. There’s a job like this waiting for you at the telephone company! You might want to be a telephone operator or a teller, a cashier or a clerk —those are just some of the many interesting jobs Michigan Bell has for bright young high school graduates like yourself. And there’s a chance to advance in all of them. You don’t need experience to get a telephone job, and you’ll earn a good salary, even while you’re learning. What next? Why not visit Michigan Bells Employment Office? We’ll be looking for you! MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY “A Friendly Place to Work” 1365 CASS AVENUE, DETROIT 104 SAMUL CASMERE Real Estate Your Neighborhood Office —Insurance 19120 Conan� at 7 Mile TW. 2-5200 (opposite Cunningham's) Silver's Wholesale Grocery 2649 Caniff T0- 8-3515 HAMTRAMCK LUMBER COMPANY 2440 DENTON A COMPLETE BUILDERS' SERVICE LUMBER - MILLWORK - ROOFING MASONS - PLASTERING MATERIALS BRONCO PRINTING COMPANY 18410 Gallagher Ave. Detroit 34 Office and Yard — 2410 Denton Hamtramck — TR. 5-1845 • BRANCH YARD Acorn Lumber Company, Dearborn 12722 Michigan - LU. 1-2358 Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1953 ATLAS BOTTLING COMPANY CHESLEY INDUSTRIES QUALITY BEVERAGES 12170 Conant Ave. TW. 2-3838 7731 LYNDON Sylvester Natalie Furlepa near Carpenter TR. 1-0434 Phone: TR. 5-2847 Detroit, Mich. Frank A. Lubinski GROCERY and MEAT MARKET BEER AND WINE TO TAKE OUT 2076 Trowbridge Hamtramck The Alexander Lubinski Ins. Agency Your Shield of Protection Casualty—Fire—Hospitoliiotion—Life—Polio 2728 Yemans Ave. Hamtramck 12 105 SODALITY OF OUR LADY - OFFICERS Wanda Borowski .. Irene Ostrowski.... Dolores Szalanski . Irene Cybulski..... Dolores Dradzinski Reverend E. Kijek . .............Prefect ........Vice-Prefect ...........Secretary ...........Treasurer Recording Secretary ............Chaplain Teis. LU. 1-1611 or LU. 1-1232 Established 1922 A. MATEJA and SONS COMPANY CHURCH GOODS - RELIGIOUS ARTICLES 7844 Michigan Avenue Detroit 10, Michigan PETER'S MARKET PETER BRYK, Proprietor Jakubowski's Confectionery and Dry Goods 18641 Mound Rood TV . 1-8884 M. JACOB SONS Bottles—Jars—Closures—Wholesale 2903 Beoubien TE. 3-4081 GOOD LUCK TO THE GRADUATES OF 1953 MR. and MRS. MALACH OAZA BAKERIES EIGHT STORES We Bake Hot Bread Every Hour Market: TW. 2-1021 Res.: TW. 1-0714 Compliments of . . . B. KWASNY MARKET GROCERIES—MEATS—BEER—WINE TW. 1-9761 6046 Charles St. 106 The products of Detroit’s industrial plants are shipped to the four corners of the earth. Automobiles, adding machines, kitchen ranges, bearings and bolts and thousands of other products from Detroit plants serve the needs of people all over the world. And your Gas Com- pany serves the needs of Detroit’s people and plants. Dependable natural gas provides comforts and conveniences for community homes, essential fuel for industry and commerce. Michigan Consolidated Gas Company is proud of its service to Detroit and other Michigan communities. Michigan Consoi.ioatkd Gas Company Serving 750,000 customers in Michigan MARTHA WASHINGTON THEATRE Martha Manteuffel, Proprietor 10315 JOS. CAMPAU HAMTRAMCK, MICHIGAN Congratulations and Best Wishes from THE ALTAR SOCIETY Mrs. Helen Lewandowski........................................ President Mrs. Sophie Patla..................................First Vice-President Mrs. Regina Krolikowski...........................Second Vice-President Mrs. Anne Schoenrock...............................Third Vice-President Mrs. Ann Filipek..................................................Minute Secretary Mrs. Angeline Gawronski........................................Financial Secretary Mrs. Catherine Chwilka ........................................Treasurer 107 � SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF 1953 MR. and MRS. L. CIESIELSKI HENDRYKS' JEWELRY Wotches, Clocks, Diamonds, Silver, Appliances EXPERT REPAIRS 9539 Jos. Campau TR. 1-9518 C. C. WHOLESALE GORDON INSURANCE AGENCY Fruits and Vegetables Quality First—Service Always (Gordon Realty Co.) 8325 Von Dyke Ave., Detroit 13, Mich. 3317 CANIFF TW. 1-1233 Fast Courteous Insurance Service —WA. 1-0121 To Beautify the Exterior of Your Home . . . of Your Office Building of your Church ... of your School Use One of Mother Nature’s Finest ★ For Perpetual Beauty ★ For Economy of Upkeep ★ For Everlasting Durability BUILDING STONES Our 85 Years' of Experience as Dealers in Fine Building Stones is Available to You at No Cost . . . We wholeheartedly Solicit Your Inquiries. MEIER CUT STONE COMPANY SERVICE SINCE 1865 9664 French Road at Gratiot, Detroit, Michigan WAlnut 1-3343 SUCCESS AND BEST WISHES HARBOR LIGHTS BAR Compliments of BETTER MADE POTATO CHIPS 19447 Mound Road 9235 Jos. Compou TR. 3-4849 108 FALCON PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS Thad. A. Komorek, Ph.G. TELEPHONE TW. 2-3541 6103 Charles Corner Dwyer DETROIT MICHIGAN CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1953 Resources over $49,000,000 BANK OF COMMERCE JOS. CAMPAU at CANIFF Member of Federal Insurance Corporation St. Ladislaus Rosary Society MRS. ANN LUTY...........................................President MRS. ANGELINE DRAG.................................Vice-President MRS. TROJNASKI..............................Second Vice-president MRS. LEOCADIA JAMENS........................................Mmute Secretary MRS. ALEXANDRA ROKICKA..................................Financial Secretary MRS. HELEN LEWANDOWSKI..................................Treasurer 109 CYLLS' FLORAL SHOP Since 1934 Anywhere by Telegraph — Artistry in Flowers Telephone: TO 8-4775 2615 CANIFF HAMTRAMCK, MICHIGAN MODERN MENS SHOP 9253 Jos. Compou, corner Holbrook ! ARROW SHIRTS SHAPIRO BROTHERS 9704 Jos. Compou TR. 2-8771 FLORSHEIM SHOES FOR MEN AND WOMEN TO. 7-9619 2357 Caniff POP'S SODA BAR We Serve Seoltest Ice Cream HAMBURGS and HOT DOGS E. T. Smorczewski Proprietor , Compliments of A FRIEND MARGOLIS FURNITURE CO. 5560 Chcnc Street 9130 Jo . Campau WA. 1-9756 TR. 1-1500 TIME TO INSURE—PHONE TR. 3-9109-10 PYTLAK INSURANCE AGENCY (Evening Dl. 1-2595) 1 2750 Caniff Ave. Hamtramck TOwnserid 7-2290 98 Day and Night Service JOHN JURKIEWICZ SONS Funeral Directors 2396 Caniff Avenue, cor. Brombach Hamtramck 12, Mich. no [ SAND'S DRUG COMPANY Beer ond Wine We Deliver PRESCRIPTIONS J M MARKET TO. 8-3537 LOLA VALLEY PARK 12015 Jos. Compou Homtramck, Mich. 1 5620 Lola Drive KE. 2-4095 Compliments of . . . KORN INSURANCE AGENCY FAIRPORT CLEANERS WALTER'S CLEANERS AND TAILORS Cleaning, Pressing, Dyeing, Repairs, Alterations j 2750 CANIFF 13000 E. Seven Mile 2114 Caniff Venice 9-5685 TO. 8-2093 Compliments of . . . Compliments of . . . HOLMES HOTEL MOSTEK PAINT and GLASS 2699 HOLMES 11818 JOS. CAMPAU HAMTRAMCK CITY COMMON COUNCIL JULIA ROOKS WALTER BIELSKI HENRY R. KOZAK FRANK MATULEWICZ JOHN E. WOJTYLO WALTER J. GAJEWSKI City Clerk WALTER BEDNARSKI in With Best Wishes . . . DAVE STOBER MEN'S LATEST STYLES AT lOOOO JOS CAMPAU near YEMANS DISTINCTIVE STYLING FOR MEN Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Senior Class of 1953 PEOPLES STATE BANK ESTABLISHED 1909 JOS. CAMPAU at HOLBROOK COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation St. Ladislaus Ushers Club OFFICERS JOHN KMIEC......... EDWARD BIELECKI.... WALTER J. GAJEWSKI .. STANLEY KMIEC...... CHARLES GRINDA..... RICHARD KOWALCZYK ........President ...Vice-President ........Treasurer ........Secretary Sergeant-at-Arms Sergeant-at-Arms sqdvaboinv Mm-