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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1954 volume:

The 1954 Torch PUBLISHED BY THE SENIORS OF ST. LADISLAUS HIGH SCHOOL Hamtramck, Michigan 1 Luxuriant growth is fostered by a suitable environment. Among potent factors in the de- velopment, even of the frailest of plants, light plays an essential role. Encompassing the sanctuary of the soul with the light of glory, the grace of God radiates as the vital principle of growth in the supernatural life. In the light thereof, by a true education directed to a sublime end, youth prepares for Christian social living. With the budding of mental and physical forces, as well as through the nurturing of innate tendencies along the lines of grace, one is readied for perfect fruition in the framework of society in which man is placed. As a member of the state in the natural order, he may rise from temporal good, attain- ing to heights of full personal good in the Mystical Body, or the supernatural society. In this Year of Grace, which marks the Cen- tennial of the proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, the light of Mary's glory irradiates the earth. Assimilating its rap- ture, emitted in rays of hope and love of the noonday torch, —as Dante sings,—mankind is reborn in the spirit of Christ. Through conform- ity to Him by the twofold ideal of example and meditation, the Mother of Divine Grace be- speaks the true essence of Christian education. Elevated to supreme dominion as the world's one perfect woman, the Heavenly Mother of Mercy never fails to aid the weak in nature to grow in Christ. Throughout the course of this life, filled as it is with bedimming lapses, wan- ing fears, flickering hopes, and redeeming joys, the Queen of the Universe supports mankind with the divine energy of actual grace. In the streaming light of Mary's companion- ship and the wholesome atmosphere of student activity, Ladislites are challenged to buoyant growth through daily spiritual living. The pat- tern of their lives at St. Ladislaus High — as depicted on the cover and on each page of the 1954 Torch — seeks to mirror the peerless beauty of Mary's Immaculate nature, suffused with the golden gleam of grace. Intensifying the reflection of Our Lady's splendor of life which illumines the blue canopy of heavenly glory, they flood their environment with sun- beams of Divine Love. Mary Immaculate O Virgin Mother, daughter of thy Son! Created beings all in lowliness Surpassing, as in height above them all; Here thou to us. of charity and love. Art. as the noonday TORCH! 'Dante. Divine Comedy. Paradise. XXXIII. I ll) 4 0 3 Our Torch of Hope TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Mary Immaculate—Our Torch of Hope Foreword .......................................... 4 Reflected Radiance of the Heavenly Queen Administration .................................... 7 Seniors........................................... 17 Underclassmen .................................... 30 Broadening Horizons in the Light of Mary Activities........................................ 47 Sports............................................ 81 Mary-ly Along Life's Highway Conclusion ..................................... 100 Advertising ..................................... 101 6 Following the dedication ceremonies, the click of the candid cameraman finds His Eminence, Edward Cardinal Mooney and Father Majewski in close converse as to the growth of the parish. Addressing the par- ishioners in the course of the afternoon. Cardinal Mooney referred to Saint Ladis- laus High School as one of the largest in the archdiocese of Detroit. Teenage problems become pertinent mat- ter of the moment as Father Majewski, pas- tor, pauses once again to shepherd his flock of high school students. Seniors, drinking in their pastor's words of advice, are: Lorraine Borgula, Barbara Klewicki, Geraldine Matkowski, lulie Beras, the Rev- erend Pastor, Richard Dudek, Patricia Cies- lak, Raymond Winiarski, and Edward Velie. Assisting the pastor, seated at right, with the multiple spiritual duties are: the Rev- erend Eugene Kijek; standing. Reverend Lawrence Wnuk, and the Reverend Fran- cis J. Dolot. 7 To an Ardent Torchbearer of Wisdom and Faith. . . . —Father Anthony Majewski—who in prelude to the dawn of the Marian Centennial, has com- pleted the construction of a permanent church that Mary and her Divine Son might be the more fully enthroned in the hearts of the faith- ful. In high recognition of his flaming spirit of divine zeal, we, the eighteenth graduating class, in this significant year of 1954, dedicate this Torch. Throughout the course of thirty-two years Father Majewski's clarion call has repeatedly sounded the note of kindliness and self-sacrifice to young and old who desired to hear defined the nature of Eternal Truth. With vigilant guid- ance along their spiritual pilgrimage, as it were, he ministered to their religious and edu- cational needs by the unction of counsel and prayer, the renewal of strength through the Sacraments, and the light of the Gospel. Soon the early gleam of their faith broke into a brilliant glow, in the erection of the first church and school building. For the promotion of a harmonious and well-ordered development of Christ's ideal of goodness in the parish, our benevolent pastor centered his long-range goal on its youth in particular. As the first center of action wherein the knowledge of truth, in co- operation with divine grace and with favorable controlling attitudes, might produce Christian character, an elementary school was organized, followed by a two year commercial high school. The rapidly rising enrollment necessitated the establishment of a senior high school. The class of 1936 was the first to step from its doors. Following the full accreditation secured from the University of Michigan, St. Ladislaus High has risen to the status of one of the largest secondary schools in the Archdiocese. Regard for physical training as an additional effective means of maturing multiple poten- tialities in youth led to the expansion of the athletic program. As one of the smallest schools entered for competition in major sports in the Catholic League, the Greyhounds have clinched a football and basketball title, and several times that of a runner-up. At present, with the con- version of the former church building to gym and auditorium purposes, plans are being made for further recreational facilities. A guiding force, leading youth to exemplify that through cultural attainments derived phys- ically, intellectually, socially, and religiously, faith translated into action squares with the ideals of Christian democratic living—herein lies the spiritual vision of a devoted priest and our beloved pastor, Father Majewski. 8 I 1 Reverend Francis Dolot Reverend Eugene Kijek Reverend Lawrence Wnuk The virtue and motion of the sacred orbs, as mallet by the workman's hand, must needs by blessed movers be inspired. The heaven, made beauteous by so many luminaries. from the deep spirit, that moves its circling sphere . . . (Dante, Divine Comedy, Paradise. Ill, 127-131) Catholic education, with its bedrock philos- ophy and its supreme aim of giving glory to God, is a necessary factor in a complex chang- ing world. In an integrated program, moral training coordinates spiritual values with edu- cational objectives. Irradiated by the Eternal Son by virtue of his sacred ministry, the priests directs the high school students through religious instruction, in the building of a bulwark of spiritual objectives against the worldwide welter of confusion. With spiritual counsel, prayer, and the Sacraments, he sets youth aright as to the myriads of materialistic influences in the natural orbit of life. 10 Through the eternal miracle of the Mass and the Holy Eucharist—the center of Catholic wor- ship—the student forms habits, lifelong and fruitful, enabling him to penetrate even the dark and dismal insecurity of the future. After deeper meditations and clear focusing of the eyes of the soul at retreat and vocational guid- ance conferences, one or other may rise to Tally in his sphere of duty in a special way to the cause of Catholic Action. Above all, through the realization, infinitely precious, that from the celestial Fountainhead of Grace, the priest alone can bring sublimity to the soul. SISTER M. JEROME. B.S.E., M.A. PRINCIPAL Commercial Science Alerted to the magnitude of the crisis con- fronting education, our high school faculty, comprised of thirteen Sisters of St. Francis, whose motherhouse is in Sylvania, Ohio, stands ready to meet new challenges. Fortified by training in modern pedagogy and in spe- cialized fields at such widely recognized insti- tutions as the University of Michigan, Notre Dame, Fordham, the University of Minnesota, Loyola, De Paul, St. Louis, the University of Detroit, the College of St. Teresa, and the Cath- olic University of America, they seek to inte- grate in proper relation intelligent idealism and the acquisition of skills. Blending sacrifice and devotion, they guard the heritage of the Church and, in the name of Mary Immaculate, of the country which has remained under her patron- age since the days of the Revolution. From the conning tower of St. Ladislaus, our teachers direct the course of the students along the Marian Way by a program solidly grounded on divine principles. With patience and under- standing, they clarify and widen the mental horizons of youth confused by the loud rumble of materialism and the threatening thunder- claps of doubt and fear. Focusing rays of per- ennial influence, they implant, both in the weak and in the gifted, ideals which form the core of true Christian living. Thus, by realizing for us the freedom of discipline and the dignity of personality, they inspire us to seek greater vistas of hope and the true vision of grace— Mary. SISTER M. CLARICE. B.A. English, Latin. Ethics SISTER M. FLORIAN, B.A., M.S. Chemistry. General Science. SISTER M. De CHANTAL. B.A. Radiating Course Light Mathematics, Bible Latin, Sociology the Marian Way. . . A ■ V SISTER M. JULIANA, B.A. English, Ethics Richard Dudek Barbara Klewicki Valedictorian Salutatorian In the Glow of Honor The structure and the results of American education can be no better than its leadership. The present uneasiness of a war-weary people in an age which glories in material progress prompts the necessity of imbuing future po- tential leaders with a true perspective of the great realities of life. St. Ladislaus High School holds training for leadership as one of its foremost vital educa- tional objectives. Students are evaluated and recommended for honor awards on the basis of high scholastic rating, effective participation in student government, and earnest, whole-hearted participation in co-curricular activities. Barbara Klewicki, Richard Dudek, Leona Rodziewicz, Loretta Laslo, Ted Lasko, Joanne Szefi, Ger- aldine Gustanski, Irene Wiencus, Raymond Winiarski, and John Swol of the class of 1954 have blazoned the proud emblem of honor with high scholastic attainments over a period of four years. Two organizations with motives of advance- ment and service—Kiwanis International and the Rotary Club—annually recognize several Ladislites for scholastic achievement and lead- ership. The Rotarians realize their ideal of benevolence by the presentation of a beautiful watch. This year the gift of distinction was awarded to Barbara Klewicki. The Kiwanians presented an award of equal distinction, which was merited by Richard Dudek. In addition, the Kiwanis Club offers a student trip, with ex- penses fully paid, to Wolverine Boys State at Michigan State College. Recipient of the offer in 1954 was Donald Warda, a junior. 14 Donald Warda, St. Lad's 1954 Wolverine Boys State representative. HONOR SOCIETY officers and members, seated: Secretary Donald Warda, Geral- dine Gustanski, President Loretta Laslo, Jo- anne Szefi, Treasurer Ronald Szpont. Stand- ing: Richard Dudek, Vice-President Barbara Klewicki, Ted Lasko, Raymond Winiarski. 15 ROBERT KROL 9854 Dyar St. Ladislaus President 3-4; Treasurer 1; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Stu- dent Council 1-3-4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Honor Roll 1; Basketball 4; Junior Rotarian 4. JULIE BERAS 19728 Mackay St. Bartholomew Vice-President 3-4; Student Council 3-4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Gondoliers 3; Fortune Teller 4; Junior Achievement 2; Glee Club 3-4. Flooded with the golden gleam of challenge, we SENIORS set about to suffuse our future with Marian ideals of truth and beauty .... Senior Class Officers ROBERT KROL, President JULIE BERAS. Vice-President JOANNE USCILOWSKI, Secretary RICHARD SHARKEY Treasurer RICHARD SHARKEY 2315 Holmes St. Ladislaus Treasurer 4; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Student Council 4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Attend- ance 1-2-3; Football Manager 4; Basketball 2-3; L-Club 4; Junior Rotarian 4. JO ANN USCILOWSKI 13738 Gable Transfiguration Secretary 4; C.S.M.C. 1 -2-3-4; Student Council 4; Scroll 4; Student Government 4; Kind Lady 4. 16 DAVID AFFELDT 11325 McDougall St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Attendance 1. LORRAINE BORGULA 12079 Gallagher St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Gondoliers 3; Naughty Marietta 2; Fortune Teller 4; Kind Lady 4; Honor Roll 3; Honor Society 3; Quill and Scroll 4; Junior Achievement 3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4. RICHARD BRZEZINSKI 8525 Hollywood Our Lady Queen of Heaven C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4. EUGENE BISTRICK 12871 Dwyer Transfiguration C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Football 1; Student Council 2; Glee Club 3-4; Student Government 4; Kind Lady 4; For- tune Teller 4. - GAIL BUZYNSKI 5018 Caniff St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C.; Scroll 4; Student Govern- ment 4; Honor Roll 1-4; Honor So- ciety 1; Cheerleader 3; Junior Achievement 3. CHRISTINE BYDLOS 20120 Fleming St. Bartholomew C.S.M.C. 1-2-3 4; Scroll 2; Torch 4 MARY ANN CHOJNACKI 2149 Belmont St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Torch 4. I _ 1 PATRICIA CIESLAK 18693 Concord St. Louis the King C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4 Student Government 4; Gondoliers 4 Naughty Marietta 2; Honor Roll 3 Fortune Teller 4; Glee Club 2-3-4. RICHARD DUDEK 13282 Sparling Transfiguration Honor Roll 1-2-3-4; Student Council Treasurer 2. Sgt.-at-Arms 3, Presi- dent 4; Fortune Teller 4; C.S.M.C. 1 2 3 4; Torch 4; Scroll; Student Gov- ernment 4; L-Club 1-3-4; Football 1- 3-4; Co-captain 4; All City. All State; Glee Club 4; Valedictorian; Honor Society 1-2-3-4. SALLY ANN GABRYCH 13403 Bloom Transfiguration C.S.M.C. 2-3-4; Honor Roll 3; Junior Achievement 3; Torch 4. VICTORIA DOBRZYCKI 2327 Yemans St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3 4; Scroll 4; Attend- ance 1-2; Junior Achievement 3-4. r RONALD FURGAL 13433 Dwyer St. Augustine C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; L-Club 1-2-3-4; Football 3; Basket- ball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 2-3-4. DOROTHY GORECKI 5527 Canifi Our Lady Queen of Apostles C.S.M C. 1-2-3 4; Student Council 1- 2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Student Gov- ernment 4; Attendance 1-2-3-4. STEVE GRAFF 18840 Moenart St. Louis the King C.S.M.C. 4; Torch 4; Kind Lady 4. GERALDINE GUSTANSKI 3851 Commor Our Lady Queen of Apostles C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 3-4; Honor Roll 1-3-4; Honor Society 1-2- 3-4; Kind Lady 4; Gondoliers 3; Fortune Teller 4; Attendance 1-2-3; Torch Staff 4; Scroll 4; Junior Achievement 2. ELLENOR HENESEY 9143 Filer Resurrection C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Student Council 2- 3; Student Government 4; Honor Roll 1; Honor Society 1; Kind Lady 4; Junior Achievement 3-4. I ARTHUR JANKOWSKI 13424 Gable Transfiguration C.S.M.C. 3-4; Torch 4; Football 3; Basketball 3-4; Baseball 3-4; L-Club 4. WANDA KABAT 12293 McDougall Our Lady Help of Christians C.S.M.C. 1-2 3-4; Torch 4. JOAN JOZWIK 5612 Harold C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Junior Achievement 2. BARBARA KLEWICKI 2028 Trowbridge St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1 -2-3-4; Student Council 3- 4; Scroll 4; Student Government 4; Honor Roll 1-2-3-4; Honor Society 1- 2-3-4; Quill and Scroll 4; Junior Achievement 3. CAROLYN KLYKYLO 12032 Klinger Our Lady Help of Christians C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4. ROBERT J. XNEEBONE 8246 E. Hollywood Our Lady Queen of Heaven C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Junior Achievement 2. BARBARA KOLANOWSKI 12505 Gallagher St. Augustine C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Junior Achievement 3. DOLORES KROLEWSKI 3322 McLean Our Lady Help of Christians C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Glee Club 1. THADDEUS LASKO 2650 Whalen St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3 4; Student Council 2- 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Honor Roll 4; Honor Society 4. LORETTA LASLO 13526 Eureka St. Augustine Vice-President 1; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Student Council 1-2; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Honor Roll 1-4; Honor Society 1-4; Attendance 1-2-4. PATRICIA A. LENDA 11417 Charest Queen of Apostles C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Attendance 1. NICHOLAS J. MALINOWSKI 10584 Marne Our Lady Queen of Peace Treasurer 2-3; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Stu- dent Council 2-3-4; Torch 4; Football 1- 3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Captain 1- 2- 3-4; Baseball 2-3-4; L-Club 1-2-3-4. BARBARA LUBANSKI 2363 Casmere St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Honor Roll 3; Attendance 1-2-3-4; F.N.C. 2-3; Junior Achievement 3-4. RONALD MANSKY 2203 Quinn Our Lady Queen of Heaven C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Football 1. DONALD MARMOLICK 13137 Moran Our Lady Help of Christians C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4. GERALDINE MATKOWSKI 13271 Bloom Transfiguration C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Gondoliers 3; Naughty Marietta 2; Fortune Teller 4; Kind Lady 4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4. SALLY MILLER 2372 Whalen St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1 -2-3-4; Torch 4; Naughty Marietta 2; Fortune Teller 4; Glee Club 1-2-4. THOMAS MULARSKI 19224 Moenart St. Louis the King C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Honor Roll 1; Foot- ball 3-4; Baseball 4. ROBERT ORLOWSKY 6737 Covert Holy Name C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4. LEONARD MULARSKI 2237 Evaline St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Cheerleader 1-2; Junior Achievement 3; Football 4; L-Club 1-2-3-4. ROBERT PASTEWSKI 8645 Knodell Patronage of St. Joseph C.S.M.C. 1 -2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Attendance 1; Football 1-2-3-4. All-city 4. Captain 4; L Club 1-2-3-4, President 4. EDWIN PALKA 3905 Harold Our Lady Queen of Apostles C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Kind Lady 4. LAWRENCE OESTERL1NG 3969 Trowbridge St. Augustine C.S.M.C. 2-3-4; Student Council 2; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Fortune Teller 4; Basketball 2-3-4; Baseball 2-3-4; Glee Club 3-4; L Club 2-4. RAYMOND PIECHOCKI 5557 Caniff Our Lady Queen of Apostles C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Gondoliers 3; Fortune Teller 4; Glee Club 3-4. PATRICIA PIONTEK 19148 Conley St. Louis The King C.S.M.C. 2-3-4; Torch 4. iiv i GLORIA RELNART 12051 Klinger Our Lady Queen of Apostles C.S.M.C. 3-4. LEONA RODZIEWICZ 3013 Belmont St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Student Government 4; Gondoliers 3; Naugh- ty Marietta 2; Honor Society 1-3; Fortune Teller 4; Kind Lady 4; Jun- ior Achievement 3-4; Glee Club 1- 2-3-4. WALTER ROMAN 13475 Gable Transfiguration C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Student Council 3- 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Kind Lady 4; Junior Achievement 3. CASIMIR RYBAK 2151 Medbury St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Attendance Baseball 4. JO ANNE STANCZAK 3911 Yemans Our Lady Queen of Apostles C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Attend- ance 1; Cheerleader 2-3; Future Nurses 2. GERALD SIKORSKI 12021 Gallagher Our Lady Queen of Apostles C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Student Council 3- 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Football 3-4. JOHN SWOL 11524 Lumpkin St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Student Council 2- 3-4; Scroll 4; Student Government 4; Honor Roll 1; Honor Society 1. MARIAN TOMKIEWICZ 8996 Girardin Resurrection C.S.M.C. 3-4; Junior Achievement 3. JOANNE SZEFI 17184 Hasse St. Augustine C.S.M.C. 2-3-4; Student Council 3-4; Scroll 4; Student Government 4; Honor Roll 2-3-4; Honor Society 2- 3-4; Kind Lady 4; Quill and Scroll 4. EDWARD VELIE 8430 Lumpkin St. John Evangelist C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Gondoliers 3; For- tune Teller 4; Cheerleader 2-3-4; Junior Achievement 3-4; Glee Club 3-4. VALARIE WARNER 5033 Carpenter Transfiguration C.S.M.C. 1 -2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Junior Achievement 3. LORRAINE WOZNIAK 12876 Caldwell Transfiguration C.S.M.C. 1-2-3 4; Torch Achievement 2. Junior GERALDINE ZANDARSKI 3946 Eldridge Our Lady Queen of Apostles C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Torch 4; Attend- ance 1-2-3; Junior Achievement 2-3-4. RAYMOND WINIARSKI 2428 Casmere St. Ladislaus President 1-2; C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Stu- dent Council 1-2; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Fortune Teller 4; Honor Roll 1-2-3; Honor Society 1-2-3; Attendance 2; Kind Lady 4; Glee Club 4; Quill and Scroll 4. IRENE WIENCUS 12139 Fleming St. Ladislaus C.S.M.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Gondoliers 3; Naughty Marietta 2; Honor Roll 1-2-3; Honor Society 1-2-3; Attend- ance 1; Fortune Teller 4; Junior Achievement 3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4. VIRGINIA ZYCH 2347 Botsford St. Ladislaus C.S.MJ.C. 1-2-3-4; Scroll 4; Torch 4; Student Government 4; Attendance 3. Junior Class Officers Tempered by the steady flame of filial esteem and social grace, we JUNIORS strive to mirror Our Lady's resplendent pattern of life........ THOMAS SCHOENROCK, LORRAINE KONARZEWSKI. BARBARA RATAJ, ZYGMUNT GRZANKA, President Vice-President Secretary- Treasurer 30 SITTING—Caroline Matlenga, Christine Mularski. Theodore Rusenko. Gertrude Gordon. Amelia Antonucci. Ann Neu- bauer. STANDING—Deanna Belback, Ethel Janock. Lucille Tomaszewski. Donald Obrycki. Thomas Condon. Carl Koto- wicz. William Godlewski. Michael Para, Steve Prisby, Adrienne Kozek. Margaret Czmclak. Gloria Prysok. SITTING—Florence Fielek. Patricia Jaraczewski. Christine Masztakowski. Jennie Wielusz, Joan Lalka. Theresa Piepizyk, Hedwig Polakowski. STANDING First row: Beverly Hart- wig. Carol Banish. Donald Warda, John Surdock, Leonard Palys. Richard Majerowicz. Jean Janosky. Margaret Kawa. Second row: Thomas Chiesa. Robert Elgin. Daniel Holman. SITTING—Nancy Biess. Arlene Stockfish. Eugene Kurcab. Theresa Kujawa. James Dzieciolowski. Delphine Wisniewski. Rita Piszczek. STANDING—Barbara Misiura, John Pazderski, Elaine Markowski. Richard Zurowski, Raymond Zalewski. Daniel Sidorowicz. Betty Pluto. Clara Sobczynski. Leonard Lubanski. Jane Tylawski. 32 SITTING—Shirley Polus, Patricia Broski. Christine Mytkow- ski. Madeleine Richards. Joan Wegrzynowski. Joan Macie- jewski. Sylvia Engel. STANDING—Robert Otrompke, Edward Nowak. Marvin Tuzinowski. Steve Kopera. John Cech, Stanley Szymanski. Bernard Glappa. Elaine Banish. Joan Gudla, Irene Bartkowicz, Helen Obuchowski. In search of a panacea for the ills of the world, American history classes took to the Voice of Democracy contest. Top junior oratorical participants pre- senting their answers were Sylvia Engel, first place winner, and Ronald Szpont, runner-up. SITTING—Dolores Barbish. Janine Balicki, Shirley Pokladek. Elizabeth Lisiak. Christine Gumbko. Lucille Muzyk, Antoin- ette Gdula. STANDING—First row: Mary Ann Niedek. Con- stance Matuszewski. Elaine Winowiecki, Evelyn Pierce. Barbara Zacharias, Christine Chmielewski. Second row: Ronald Szpont. Leonard Kolodziejczyk. Conrad Kruszewski, Henry Shiner. Wallace Bielicki. Frank Kowalczyk. SITTING—Joan Mandziuk. Caroline Bielski, Jean Sierpien. Phyllis Raginia, Joan Idziak. Marjorie Grinds, Joan Conners. STANDING—First row: Jean Mandziuk, Rose Marie Wasung, Constance Kubiske, Carol Samoranski. Helen Milewski, Beverly Dombrowski. Second row: Conrad Modlinski, Ted Gish. Leonard Grabowski, Robert Postula. % John Swol gets firsthand information on a law career from City Attorney Chester Pierce. Sophomore Class Officers As heralds of Mary, in the glorious glow of sacrifice and staunch fealty, we SOPHOMORES pledge with steadfastness of purpose service to God and country........... ROBERT RACHAS, BETTY KAMINSKI, LORRAINE DOMZALSKI, RUDOLPH TARANSKI, President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer 35 SITTING—Louise Kotowicz. Barbara Stuba. Nancy Lorey, Mary Ann Zelmanski. STANDING—First row: Lorraine Felczak, Theresa Lebryk, Lottie Dec, Lorraine Hojnacki, Norma Szemyak. Second Row: Walter Bednarczyk. Carl Wojtas, Victor Szymanski, Donald Ziolkowski, Raymond Wlodkowski. Gerald Sulkay. SITTING— Edmunda Phillips. Janet Wiencus. Vera Graczyk. Dolores Karash. STANDING—First row: Diana Romanowski, Mary Ann Jaracz. Rosalie Cwanek. Sylvia Obrycki. Dolores Jankowski. Rosemarie Kenick. Second row: Ted Wrobel. Gerald Jablonski. Thomas Churilla. Lawrence Wilczynski, Gerald Gorecki. Paul Kaczkodan. Robert Dziwanowski. Marjorie Grinds. Evelyn Pierce, and Lorraine Konarzewski —girls, lockers, books, bells, and problems mixed in correct proportions make happy school days. SITTING—Edward Hartwig. Stanley Kowal. Edwin Borucki, Joan Potemski. Second row: Mary Ann Libiszewski, Janet Ronald Inda. STANDING First row: Lorraine Argasinski, Koskodan. Joseph Ochab. Donald Nowak. Robert Wojcik, Mary Ann Solnikowski. Helen Condon, Janice Paterson, Betty Zachwieja. 37 Freshman Class Officers DONALD GLENESKI, President BERNADINE DUDEK, Vice-President DOLORES BIN Treasurer JAMES SHARKEY Secretary We FRESHMEN join the ranks of Marian Cru- saders, that through high-mindedness in school spirit and devotion to duty, the flicker of our shadowy beginnings may grow into full light to shine before God and man........ SITTING — Casimir Kuwik Joanne Sieczkowski, Joanne Garczewski, Joan Guzek. Barbara Kacanowski, Judith Merchut. Robert Abratowski. STANDING John Krolewski. Patricia Galuszka. Sylvia Garry, Geraldine Oleksy, Jerome Lubanski, Cecilia Adamczyk, Rose Marie Hazuka, Christine Falkowski. Gerald Daszkiewicz. SITTING—Arlene Potychnok. Geraldine Milewski, Ann Pawlak. Patricia Puniskis. Marilyn Smolinski. Constance Gruszczynski. STANDING—Charles Shereda, Edward Lizew- ski, Geraldine Kopecz, Dennis Grace, Barbara Stopera, Robert Zrepsky, Gerald Socha. SITTING—Geraldine Sych, Patricia Wois, Barbara Wypy cha, Patricia Olszewski. Ann Kowalczyk. Lucille Wroblew- ski. STANDING—Ronald Piuscinski, Robert Sponkowski, Walter Klaft, Robert Sulczewski, Bernard Richards, Marvin Zapatoczny, Arthur Wisniewski, Eugene Tomaszewski, James Szpont. SITTING—Lorraine Wozniak. Rosanne Lentz. Helen Sibinski, Stella Olszewski. Lorraine Herec. Patricia Sponer. STANDING—First row: Chester Roman. Joan Prusiewicz. Diane Rokuski, Audrey Abrams. Patricia Widzinski. Marvin Warda. Second row: Rober Szychulski. Gerald Shirilla. Stanley Kwiatkowski. Thomas Kurzawa, Henry Traczynski. Thomas McGuire. Raymond Czuczko. One is good, . . . two are better, . . . but a full bus is the best, is the concensus of '55 Grid Co-captain John Cech and Tom Condon, All City, who not only bring action-packed play to grid and court, but to advance the ticket sales, also invite fans like Soph Joe Ochab and hoist in stray, wee freshies like Jimmie Sharkey to every game. SITTING Delphine Klopacz. Stella Olszewski. Mary Jane Bonday. Lorraine Darmofal. Joann Kozlowski. Jane Bieda. STANDING -First row: Genevieve Miga, Carolyn Hoza, Rita Chalupniczak. Elaine Kaminski. Patricia Fontair. Second row: Henry Hartfelder, Nor- bert Kendzierski. Arthur Kudla. Robert Golebiewski, Edward Guzek. Thomas Gacki. SITTING—Jean Niezabitowski. Geraldine Davin. Joyce Bolt. Dolores Hromada. Mary Jastrzebski. STANDING First row: Wanda Dumala. Delphine Halasa, Frances Fritz. Lorraine Chadzynski, Joan Wojcik. Marie Szewczyk. Second row: Kenneth Krawczyk. Henry Durda. Carl Krzyzak. Thomas Lendzion. Frank Rodziewicz. 41 SITTING—Theresa Lusiecki. Evelyn Wolff. Barbara Bruzek, Carol Walerski. BeKy Oprish. Marcia Socha. STANDING— Chester Bochniak. Gerald Gdula, Frank Zacharias. Louise Lukasik. Danis Jands, Harriett Matuszewski, Paul Leone, Ronald Pawenski, Thaddeus Jendrzejewski. SITTING—Caroline Michon. Rose Marie Kozowicz, Lorraine Chodacki. Barbara Lichota. Dorothy Loparec. Barbara Nowinski. Betty Bush. STANDING—Roger Pelc. Diane Book- er. Edward Kubit. Mary Ann Guzik, Carl Ciszewski. Dolores Cwiklowski, Leonaid Benskey. Joan Poczwa. Concentration is the long and short of it among the tallest and the smallest of the fresh- men. Leading on the honor roll, they also are tops in school spirit. Immediately before the encounter with the swooping De La Salle Pilots, Philip Chralowicz and John Krieger at the ath- letic bulletin board study another means of sporting the Greyhounds with a full fast ticket sale. SITTING—Theresa Grzanka. Mary Ann Sosnowski, Elaine Zelmanski, loan Kwiatkowski. Elizabeth Laske, Patricia Mazur. Lorraine Kushel. STANDING—Roger Gietek, Allen Borucki. Thomas Grubba, Raymond Slroinski, Steve Sha- koske, Paul Grubba, Norbert Chrzanowski. Charles Jacks. SITTING — Patricia Draganski. Loretta Osinski. Sophie Podlasek, Casimira Kosinski. Sandra Bonn, Marlene Skon- ieczny. Ann Sarul. STANDING—Eugene Milewski, Lawrence Sikorski, Diane Janiszewski. Joseph McKolay. Raymond Kozuch. Edward Pazdziora. Gerald Waldis. John Kreger. Valerie Sygit, Anthony Wojcikowski. SITTING — Marlene Tamow, Dolores Bartkowicz. Joan Mienaltowski. Antoinette Wdowiak, Virginia Thomas. Mary- ann Kosin. Veronica Sendacki. STANDING - Robert Rybinski. Stanley Stampor. James Maluchnik. Dolores Gagel. Philip Chralowicz, Shirley Spanski. Joseph Maciejewski, Alex Burke. SITTING Helen Kuranty. Judith Gorczyca. Mary Magic. Henrica Warminski. Geraldine Kruszewski. Carol Sowa, Rose Marie Hyso. STANDING—First row: Betty Gasperut, Nancy Potychnok. Geraldine Konopka, Christine Halasa, Delphine Szymanski. Jeanette Libiszewski. Loretta Krzyzak, Mary Jane Burzynski. Second row: Catherine Tresh. Sylvid Bugaj. Evelyn Pietraszkiewicz, Shirley Shedlock, Joar Winiarski. Dolores Felkowski, Joanne Kosalka. BJllING—Robert Lukasiewicz. Melvin Chrzanowski, Robert G lewski. Richard Chalupniczak. Gerald Dachnowski. Lawrence Gajewski. Bruce Grinds. STANDING—First row: Ronald Czekial. George Adamski. Frank Plizga, David Steplitus. Raymond Kujawa, Eugene Surdu. Roger Warda. Robert Mularski. Second row: Ralph Wojt. Casimir Piotrow- ski. John Vohs. Adam Bidock. Marvin Schultz. Richard Bukowiecki, John Kerutis. 45 ‘ W rm.M ‘TA-- JMk F -«1� • - I f«M K)| Ajei | jo jq§ji aqi m suozuo|-| Sumapecug In the spiritual realm, Ladislites have doubled for Mary in this Year of Grace. As a homage to Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, the students entered upon a three-day retreat February 15, 16, and 17. Again, the entire student body par- ticipated in a Day of Recollection, May 17. The exercises were conducted by the Reverend Monsignor John C. Ryan, director of the Con- fraternity of Christian Doctrine in the Arch- diocese. The liturgy plays a vital role in the life of every Catholic. Daily at 8:00 a.m. the students assemble to join at the Altar perpetuating Cal- vary, asking the most amiable Mother to be immolated with her Divine Son. The Reverend Anthony A. Majewski celebrates the Mass for the student body in the new Church. At the dedication ceremonies of the new St. Ladislaus Church, December 6, 1953, His Emi- nence Edward Cardinal Mooney of the Arch- diocese of Detroit, was assisted by the pastor, the Reverend A. A. Majewski and two native sons of the parish. The Reverend E. Obuchow- ski, foreground, and the Reverend Francis Maliszewski, right, are kneeling in the sanctu- ary with the Reverend Edward W. Bujak, back- ground, who intoned the litany. The rebirth of spiritual values was the theme of the sermon preached by the Most Reverend Allen J. Babcock, of the Diocese of Grand Rapids at the ceremony of the consecra- tion of the altars in the new church edifice. 48 Viewing the baptistry in the church of modern Romanesque archi- tecture may be seen the Reverend Eugene Kijek with a group of seniors: clockwise. Robert Pastewski, Leona Rodziewicz. Irene Wiencus, Nick Malinowski. Sally Miller, and Ronald Furgal. Mary-makers of Sister Mary Bede's geometry class enhanced the 3-D effect of their paper and plaster Marian models by the practical application of prayer, penance, and the practice of a particular virtue in their daily lives. An indication of the interest typical of the math students in the project dedicated to the Heavenly Queen is registered in the expressions of Stanley Kwiatkowski, Patricia Piontek, Thomas Kurzawa, Christine Bydlos and Theresa Lebryk. Close to the heart of the parish priest is the school. Father Eugene Kijek lends hours of guidance and assistance to St. Lad's students. Often around are Ray Winiarski and Lorraine Borgula. Thanksgiving time is generosity time. The Student Council engineers the annual clothing drive with Richard Cieslik. Rich- ard Dudek, Richard Gorecki, Donald Warda. John Surdock, Ronald Szpont, and Carl Kotowicz especially active. The Foreign Missions keep zealous Ladislites busy. Gerald Shirilla, John Cech. Barbara Gurdak, Leonard Mularski. Robert Rachas. and Janet Wiencus plan help for Bishop Sheen's charges. Bring cancelled stamps! Bring dimes! Pray for the world! Father Eugene Kijek's characteristic spiritual reminders are often thrown into the frothy pleasantries of conversation. Here they are welcomed by seniors Robert Krol. Gail Buzynski. Bob Glinka, Geraldine Gustanski. and Richard Brzezinski. Enfolded in the vivid color of garb and gown and en- veloped in the delicate fragrance of flowers and incense, St. Ladislaus High School students filed in a Maytime pro- cession to render homage to Mary Immaculate, petitioning the peace of God through ;he Mother of God. The solemn dedication of praise and prayer climaxed with the crowning by Loretta Laslo, a senior. Heading the senior, junior, sophomore, and freshman xanks were Loretta's attendants: Geraldine Gustanski, Leona Rodziewicz. Lorraine Borgula and Sally Miller. The Marian bulletin board is a wellspring of inspiration for students who. with the assistance of the faculty, arrange it with a varying theme each month. After Mass and after lunch, Ladislites pause much like Joan Jozwik, Ted Lasko, and David Affeldt to learn what Mary has to say in her guiding way. Shake JuUu Jxsac Gerald Shirilla, as the immortal Mark Antony in a sophomore version of Julius Caesar, mourns the assassinated body of Caesar while Norbert Kedzierski in the role of Brutus looks on disparagingly. Ronald Inda and Rudolph Taranski play citizen and servant, respectively. Junior enthusiasts John Surdock and Tom Chiesa win the assistance of Joan Wegrzynowski, Nancy Biess. Deanna Belback, and Theodora Rusenko as they plan a recording of a panel on the topic. The Rise of the American Novel. MU 5 fcYWr...-- ftWS JfiTEP MU Elaine Winowiecki and Ronald Furgal register American History students for voting. Madeleine Richards and Jennie Wielusz receive registration cards; while Ronald Szpont elucidates to Sylvia Engel; and Larry Oesterling, Constance Matuszewski. and Konarzewski study candidates' merits. What the Well-dressed Man Should Wear becomes the topic under discussion among these economic students. Casimir Rybak weighs the merits of John Swol's tie. Richard Dudek, Steve Graff, Raymond Piechocki, Eugene Bistrick, Joan Szefi, and Barbara Klewicki await their own classification. I Officer Leo J. Coughlin confers in a special session on the subject of teen age driving with members of the freshman panel: Helen Kuranty. Dennis Janda. Shirley Shedlock. Adam Bidock, and Melvin Chrzanowski. Ted Andrzejewski in explaining how to build a bird house has captured the interest of his fellow freshmen Betty Oprish. Frank Prizga, Jerome Lubanski, Sylvia Bugaj. and Lawrence Gajewski. Stanley Kwiatkowski declaims a literary gem before de- lighted sophomore auditors Sophie Wozniak. Rosanne Lentz. Thomas Kurzawa. Arthur Kudla. Theresa Lebryk and Mary Ann Libiszewski. To help students mature in the use of their mother tongue English. St. Lad's offers Latin, a powerful tool. Sophomores Robert Wojcik and Gerald Goretski polish up on those im- possible verbs. Norbert Kedzierski. Barbara Stuba. Wanda Dumala. and Rita Chalup- niczak tug at Caesar’s Gallic Wars. Latin I student Loretta Osiecki obliges with a drawing for a panel discussion. Ronald Piuscin8ki and Carol Michcn lead panelists Sophie Podlasek, Joan Winiarski, Antoinette Wdowiak, and George Waldis. The key to education is growth. Modem history provides avenues of research for avid students such as Robert Dziwanowski. Mary Ann Jaracz. Sylvia Obrycki, and Lawrence Wilczynski, and seated. Mary Ann Zelmanski and Victor Szydlowski. Wallace Bielicki points out the powers of Congress to a civics group. Shirley Pokladek. Jennie Wielusz. Donald Warda. Del- phine Wisniewski, Sylvia Engel, and Ronald Szpont drink in the facts that make for better citizens of the future. Knowing lies in doing for these students of general science. Marlene Skonieczny explains the principles of her homemade model of a steam engine to Jeannette Libiszewski. Edward Liszewski keeps Robert Gilewski informed, and Patricia Dragan- ski listens to Pat Mazur's analysis. Biology is an aid to the students appreciation of all life. Zygmunt Grzanka and Robert Krol make little wonders big on the screen as Geraldine Gustanski. Ronald Inda. Henry Hartfelder. and Loretta Laslo make ready for observations, comparisons, and drawings. 56 Mr. Jack Boetscher. efficiency expert from General Motors, knows all about jet propulsion. Patricia Cieslak. Richard Dudek, Joan Uscilowski. and Robert Orlowsky stand ready to assist at a student assembly. With John Swol and Florence Fielek, foreground, it's chemistry that rates. Getting exact results takes patient care. Raymond Piechocki and Nancy Biess compare results of one of those experiments. Evcey Uttctt th t uv write the c t cmc5 In fishlon. thought, conduct Income tax returns—Mr. J. Cronin gives the commercial students pointers on the know-how of filling them out. Business machines and all the angles of them—Lorraine Borgula at the adding machine. Dorothy Gorecki and Gail Buzynski at manual typewriters. Joanne Szefi and Sally Miller at the electric. Patricia Piontek at manuscript stapler, and Virginia Zych at mimeograph learn through experience. Here Shorthand I students. Helen Milewski. Barbara Rataj, Christine Mularski, Irene Bartkowicz. and Patricia Jara- czewski demonstrate how to study and do my homework. Production basis (seated) Gail Buzynski and Virginia Zych meet deadlines as Lorraine Borgula checks the accuracy, and Leona Rodziewicz accepts finished manuscript. I'll have the dictionary check that spelling further. says Barbara Kolanowski to transcription students Irene Antczak and Dorothy Gorecki. 59 Have you recorded this note? asks Thomas Mularski of Arthur Jankowski, while Joanne Szefi sits beside the desk preparing a bank deposit. Efficiency plus-will qualify Dorothy Gorecki to accept top secretarial post in an executive's office after graduation. .CLOS.HC THt LtDCC M Wf ilX- -. OLUMN Bs: . ’I' 4 I co THt ClOSINC tMl PftCPAMO � «C rXMftCS IN TMf Hi COLUMNS or TNC '• 60 Few subjects otter more rewarding results to pluggers than does mathematics. Marvin Warda seems to know what he is about, and Helen Sibinski is well on the road to victory. Donald Nowak and Lorraine Domzalski want to see things. And there's nothing like algebra to keep one busy . . . Jeanne Libiszewski, Marlene Skonieczny, Carol Sowa, Lorraine Kushel. Mary Katherine Magic, and Joan Mienaltowski race at the board with sharp Dolores Gagel. Judith Merchut, Roger Warda. and Shirley Shedlock on deck to bag errors. 61 Librarian Florence Fielek shows interested fellow juniors how she processes a book. Mary Ann Niedek. Beverly Dombrowski. Elaine Winowiecki. and Rose Marie Wasung recognize efficiency when they see it. These lassies give joyful evidence that nursing is ever the rewarding profession. Miss C. Petrilli of the St. Francis School of Nursing convenes with St. Lad's senior girls for a pleasant afternoon. Lorraine Wozniak. Victoria Dobrzycki. Eileen Piotrowski. '53. Sally Gabrych. Wanda Wilk, '52. Wanda Kabat. Patricia Piontek. Joan Wilk. '52. Madeline Sikora. 53, and Elaine Kuligowski, '53. mingle in a happy- family style. RICHARD CIESLIK RICHARD SHARKEY The Ham'.ramck Student Safety Commission, a committee of seven sponsors and students representing elementary and high schools of the city were led by President Richard Cieslik. The student commission worked jointly with the adult commission on problems of patroling dangerous cross-sections, parking and making adults and students safety conscious. ROBERT KROL The Rotary Club of Hamtramck afforded Robert Krol and Richard Sharkey. Junior Rotarians. the opportunity to meet with businessmen of the city and to hear guest speakers at their weekly luncheons. Both rotarians garnered much from this experience. 63 THE SCROLL STAFF Editor-in-Chief ........... Barbara Klewicki Managing Editor......................Lorraine Borgula Sports Editor.........................Kenneth Kapcia Associate Sports Editors.......Richard Dudek, Ronald Furgal Feature Editors.....Joanne Szefi, Joan Jozwik Headline Editors...........Barbara Lubanski Geraldine Gustanski Copy Editors................Patricia Cieslak, Sally Gabrych Exchange Editor............Leona Rodriewicz Advisers..............Sister Thomas a Kempis, Sister Rose From her desk as the base of operations. Editor-in-Chief Barbara Klewicki gives the last dispatches to News Editor Gail Buzynski as to the setting up of the dummy. Headline Editor Barbara Lubanski shares in the prepara- tion of the materials for the printer, cutting up the galley proofs into separate articles and fitting them into exact position in the dummy. After a discussion with L-Club Veep Dick Dudek. seated left, on the A-l conditioning of A:hletes. the encouragement of unsung heroes, and the possible championships in view, sportwhirl re- porter Kenneth Kapcia. of the Scroll staff, con- venes to compare notes with Sports Reporters Nick Malinowski and Ronald Furgal standing. That effort and talent, like tradition, are power- ful allies of a student publication every adviser learns in a short while. As a result of superior journalistic and creative achievement, seven seniors have attained recognition in the Quill and Scroll, international honor society. Deliber- ating over a student's editorial with Barbara Klewicki, seated, are Raymond Winiarski. Ken- neth Kapcia. Joanne Szefi, Richard Dudek. Lor- raine Borgula, and Leona Rodziewicz. 65 From editor to typist, beginner's hur- dles present no difficulty for the Scroll Staff headed by Barbara Klewicki. cen- ter. As an efficient organizer, at fre- quent intervals she explains details relative to the layouts, headlines, ad- vertising, and such like to staff heads Robert Rutkowski. advertising; Kenneth Kapcia. sports; Robert Kneebone, busi- ness manager; seated. Lorraine Borgula, managing editor; and Gail Buzynski, news. THE TORCH STAFF Aware of the limited number ol pushbutton methods for successful writing, St. Lad's Torch staff seeks out the grist for its mill in reading, in comparison of idea, and in per- severance. The efficiency experts pooling their genius for the school's annual include: Sports Editor Nick Malinowski, Editor in-Chief Ray Winiarski. Class Editor Geraldine Mat- kowski. seated at right, is flanked by Associate Editors Valarie Warner and Julie Beras. Editor-in-Chief..............Raymond Winiarski Associate Editors ........... Valarie Warner, Julie Beras Class Editors ............... Marilyn Budnick, Irene Antczak Sports Editor................ Nick Malinowski Associate Sports Editors.....Kenneth Kapcia, Robert Pastewski, Ronald Furgal Art Editors........... Irene Wiencus, Barbara 66 Lubanski, Geraldine Matkowski Advertising Manager.............. Robert Krol Asst. Advertising Managers ............. Robert Rutkowski, Edwin Palka, Steve Graff Circulation Managers ............ Edward Velie, Walter Roman Business Manager...............Richard Dudek Advisers ...................... Sister M. Rose, Sister M. Blandina Personable Editor-in-Chief Raymond Winiarski. seated, captivates Associate Editors Julie Beras and Valerie Warner with his burn- ing desire to adopt the Marian theme for the 1954 Torch. Typically, Advertising Manager Robert Krol nods in approval. Tickling the typewriter for the Torch as- signments, nimble-fingered Typist Dolores Krolewski receives suggestions from Organ- izations Editor Ted Lasko and Copy Editor Joan Uscilowski. Students enjoy after-school hours together in dance and song, with—of course—the pause that refreshes. 68 It's melody on the wing anytime for Sally Miller. Christine Cmielewski, Lucille Tomaszewski. and Thomas Schoenrock; and Gerald Shirilla who give evidence that glee club hours are their happiest. Student Council Following the candlelight ceremonies of the Student Council organization. Sister M. Jerome, principal, congratulates the newly-elected officers: left to right. Vice- President Barbara Klewicki, President Richard Dudek. Secretary Betty Pluto, and Treasurer Walter Roman. With a modicum of aplomb. Student Council President Richard Dudek ex- plains to the school's governing corps that the elements of government are not inborn but can be competently de- veloped through a setting resembling ultimate citizenship. Agreeing to draw- ing up a participations program to this effect are: clockwise. Joanne Szefi, Ken- neth Kapcia. Julie Beras. the president, Walter Roman, and Richard Cieslik. KIND LADY By Edward Chodorov CAST OF CHARACTERS . Eleanore Henesey ... Eugene Bistrick Raymond Winiarski ... Leona Rodziewicz ... Joan Uscilowski ...... Edwin Palka ...... Ted Sulesky Mr. Foster ............................... Walter Roman Ada ............... Mary Herries .......................... Lorraine Borgula Doctor ............. Lucy Weston ..................... Geraldine Matkowski Mr. Edwards ........ Rose ....................................... Joanne Szeli Mrs. Edwards ...... Phyllis Glenning ................... Geraldine Gustanski Aggie Edwards ...... Peter Santard ............................... Steve Graff Gustav Rosenberg Henry Abbott ............................ Kenneth Kapcia Butler ............ I’ll warrant we'll have to take you off your job, Aggie, and put you back in school, to learn some manners. . . . . takes out cigarette, taps it against the case, looks at case again, then puts it in his pocket—as if it had come from there. Well, now that the cat's out of the bag. I'm from the bank. Foster's the name. I think it's grand. Phyllis, we must get one Merry Christmas. Rose. I had an appointment for four o'clock. of this fellow's things sometime. Cootchie— cootchie—coo. I'm crazy about that record Ain't it nice. Ada? What are you doing here? Who—who are you? Troubetzkoi and the cast pose in contrast to the agita- tion of This is dreadful-dreadful. What's to be done? Through the forest wild and free, Ever dancing, none can be Sounds our Magyar melody; Half 80 menY 08 are we We have a home 'neath the forest shades. Excellency: The prospect of being your bride drove me to Never any other have we! suicide. I threw myself into the river before writing this. THE FORTUNE TELLER By Victor Herbert CAST OF CHARACTERS FRESCO COUNT BEREZOWSKI 1st AGENT John Pazderski 2nd AGENT Eugene Kurcab 3rd AGENT Robert Elgin LT. TIMAR Eugene Bistrick LT. ALMIR WANDA Geraldine Matkowski VERA Patricia Cieslak IRMA Christine Chmielewski. Lucille Tomaszewski CAPTAIN LADISLAUS Gerald Shirilla SANDOR MUSETTE Sally Miller BORIS .. Edward Velie VANINKA MME. POMPON BALLERINA Patricia Jaraczewski Pow'r mysterious, joy delirious. Let them try to escape if they can. And here, my little soul. mate, is the proof you have been awaiting. Juche! with leap and bound. Ho! dance .... to music's sound! No infantree in sooth are we. But cavalry Livonian But now we ride no steed astride For cause utilitarian. 74 Playing while they're gaily singing, Hi! Ola! Hi! Ola! Juche! With heel and toe, my fair lady. Come now, let's have a Spanish air! Presto!—and a St. Lad choralier is transformed into a Livonian Hussar. ''On to the battery, ride! Follow me and you will all be grace- ful!—Try to imitate my style. Student Government V3 Mayor Albert Zak, Student Mayor Barbara Klewicki, and Secre- tary Dorothy Gorecki. Seated: Student Safety Director Richard Dudek. Standing: Safety Director Wil- liam Malinowski, Radioman Stanley Jerzykowski. Fire Chief Henry Kanar. HAMTRAMCK COMMON COUNCIL. Seated: Students Ray- mond Winiarski. Leona Rodziewicz, President Loretta Laslo, Ted Lasko, Geraldine Matkowski. Standing: Council Mem- bers Frank Matulewicz, Stephen Wrobel, President Mrs. Julia Rooks, Henry Kozak, John Wojtylo. Safety Director William Malinowski, Student Police Chief Edward Velie, and Acting Chief Walter Bieksza. ■ City Clerk Walter Gajewski, Sludent Clerk Lorraine Borgula. Fire Chief Henry Kanar pointing Student Chief Gerald Sikorski. LANSING Front view of State Capitol at Lansing. Patricia Piontek snaps Christine Bydlos, Ronald Szpont. Margaret Czmolak. Robert Rutkowski. and Sieve Graff at one of the memorials at side of Capitol It's a climb to the Capitol! Christine Bydlos, Patricia Piontek, Margaret Czmolak. Ronald Szpont. Robert Rutkowski. Rob- ert Orlow8ky, and Steve Graff. At the Stevens T. Mason Building after lunch .—stooping: Jean Mandziuk. Theresa Piep- rzyk, Joan Mandziuk. Standing: Elaine Win owiecki. Patricia Jaraczewski, John Surdock, Helen Obuchowski, Madeleine Richards. y Reading an inscription on memorial stone near Capitol—Patricia Piontek. Ronald Szpont, Margaret Czmolak, Raymond Winiarski. ■ i - A WASHINGTON, D.C. All aboard for Washington, D.C. Front: Barbara Kclanowski. Irene Antczak. Geraldine Zandarski. Patricia Lenda, Joan Jozwik, Gail Buzynski. In the top well: Lorraine Borgula, Leona Rodziewicz, Ger- aldine Gustanski, Victoria DobrzyckL Coach reserved—Men only! Front: Edward Velie, Kenneth Kapcia, Casimir Rybak. Center: Thomas Mularski, Gerald Sikorski, Richard Cieslik, Rev. Eugene Kijek. Robert Rutkowski, John Swol. Ray Win- iarski. Leonard Mularski. Rear: Robert Pastewski. Nick Malinowski, Richard Sharkey. Park in front of U. S. Capitol. Seated: Victoria Dobrzycki, Loretta Laslo, Irene Antczak. Barbara Kolanowski, Leona Rodziewicz, Geraldine Gustanski. Joan Jozwik. Geraldine Zandarski. Patricia Lenda. Lorraine Borgula. Gail Buzynski. Joanne Szefi. Geraldine Gustanski. Standing: Richard Sharkey. Nick Malinowski. Thomas Mularski, John Swol. Gerald Sikorski. Richard Cieslik. Sister M. Germaine. Sister M. Rufina. Rev. Eugene Kijek, Robert Pastewski. Raymond Winiarski, Casimir Rybak. Kenneth Kapcia, Edward Velie. Leonard Mularski, Robert Rutkowski. Robert Pastewski admires Abra- ham Lincoln, the white man in a black night at the Lincoln Memor- ial. Windsor Park Hotel—confusion of rooms ended up in eviction. Boys tired from night trip and full day of sight- seeing set up temporary quarters in the corridors. Kenneth Kapcia, Nick Malinowski, and Gerald Sikorski. Main entrance to the Franciscan Monastery. Following the sleek convertible bearing the Queen and her Court in the parade which moved along Joseph Campau Avenue to the Keyworth Stadium, the small try. sizzling with zest, swing along in hope of victory for the SLH Greyhounds. Homecoming Her Majesty Queen Julie Beras and her escort, Ronald Mansky. take a closer view okaffairs after the crown- ing ceremonies at the half by Mayor Albert J. Zak of the city of Hamtramck. Color Day takes on a gay flare with streamers, festooning, and posters made by Greyhound fans. William Godlewski's flaming float gets a toning in scarlet and gray by seniors Barbara Klewicki. Lorraine Borgula. Sally Gabrych, Car- olyn Klykylo; rear row, Dorothy Gorecki. Geraldine Gustan- ske. Barbara Lubanski to the approval of Jo Ann Uscilowski, the Queen's fair attendant Pent up emotions such as perceived in front row rooters Edwin Borucki, sr.. Marion Siatczynski. '48. and Waldo Kaminski. '53, repeatedly gave rise to explosive gusto from action-packed rooters at the Dad's Day game. School spirit is ne'er at a standstill with the Varsity and the JV cheerleading squad sparking the fireworks display at every game. The Varsity rooters, headed by golden voiced Edward Velie, right, are: Norbert Kedzierski; left to right. Nancy Biess, Joan Konarzewski. Lorraine Konarzewski, Constance Matuszewski, and Deanna Belback. Nor is there tough sledding for the younger sophomore-studded JV set whose virile and frolick- ing cavortings are as varied as the inconstant colors of the sea. Freshmen boys: Gerald Dach- nowski. John Kreger. Casimir Kuwik, Anthony Wojcikowski; girls: Dolores Felkowski, Patricia Sponer, Geraldine Davin. Louise Kotowicz. Mar- lene Tarnow, and Harriet Matuszewski. Cheerleaders 81 EAST SIDE AND CATHOLIC LEAGUE 82 The merry ring of fame and glory, playing on the words first and one bears a precious connotation to Greyhound fans of St. Ladislaus High, which has graduated Steve Gromek and Ted Kazanski to the majors and where baseball has become the most popular sport. For the FIRST time in the history of the school, the Varsity baseball nine has captured the East Side title—the FIRST baseball championship since its entry into the League in 1939. The 1954 champions are the FIRST scarlet and gray diamondeers to annex the diadem of the FIRST Division in the Catholic League. In his FIRST season as coach of St. Lad's, Mr. Arthur May is the FIRST Ladislite to build a baseball dynasty and to lead a Greyhound club to a distinctive fray for the divisional crown. Never a league winner, the dougty nine was the FIRST team in the loop to throttle unde- feated River Rouge Lourdes High at the U. of D. Field, which was out to complete the triple crown, having seized the '54 prep champion- ships in football and basketbalL .... And all this by the woeful fate of o-n-e, score: 2-1. 83 CHAMPIONS Sandlot Slate We Opponent They 2 Hamtramck 4 3 De La Salle 1 10 St. Ambrose 4 6 St. Joseph 1 3 St. Anthony 0 7 St. Stanislaus 6 0 St. Catherine 3 10 Servite 1 2 St. Joseph 0 2 Lourdes 1 SITTING—David Steplitus, Robert Lukasiewicz, Lawrence Oester- ling, Leonard Grabowski, Donald Obrycki, Edwin Borucki. Donald Glinka. Carl Kotowicz. Raymond Wlodkowski. STANDING— Rev. Francis Dolot, Athletic Director. Marvin Schultz, Arthur Jankowski. Leonard Grabowski. Leonard Lubanski, Thomas Mularski. Robert Rachas. Steve Prisby, Ronald Furgal, Nick Malinowski, Coach Arthur May Greyhounds Take Catholic League Championship 84 Before Umpire lohn Coulter finally called the game, due to wet grounds, Carl Kotowicz scored the Greyhounds' second run on the next pitch as Nick Malinowski doubled to the left field corner. Old man weather had a hand in stopping St. Ladislaus High's bid for its First Division Baseball diadem. Shortstop Carl Kotowicz slides safely into third where he finds JTim Langiness keyed to receive the ball. A moment later, the rainstorm halted the game. 3 0. with one out in the top of the third inning, in favor of the Greyhounds. Donald Glinka Nick Malinowski Third Base Tom Mularski Right Field Jayvee Diamond Deers Make Debut FIRST ROW: Davis Steplitus. Robert Lukasiewicz, Jerry Lubanski. Donald Nowak, Gerald Socha, Frank Rodziewicz. SECOND ROW: Coach Ronald Lucas. Raymond Wlodkow- ski. Roger Pelc. Carl Wotjas. Joseph Ochab, Kenneth Krawczyk. THIRD ROW: Steve Shakoske, Marvin Schultz. Robert Rachas. Thomas Churilla. Left fielder Bob Rachas comes home with the winning run against St. Anthony. We 5 7 5 0 5 7 0 Opponent Hazel Park Hamtramck East Detroit Femdale East Detroit Hamtramck Femdale They 0 1 0 2 6 1 8 ✓ Athletic Mentors Father Dolot and Arthur May. as well as the team, felt no discomfort on the nippy day in the Neighborhood Field as Catcher Don Obrycki warmed up to blast off a four-run rally in the sixth inning, between short and third. Ron Furgal's turn at bat helped to freeze the St. Ambrose Cavaliers, 10-4. Lawrence Oesterling Second Base Ronald Furgal Pitcher 87 Pilots at the Sports Helm With championships won by the footballers, JV hoopsters, and sandlotters, L-Club President Robert Pastewski, who took the office with a close run-off, has no misgivings as to an ath- lete's worth. Bob, seated at left smiles com- placently upon the presentation of the Jaworski trophy, at right, to the dynamic athletic director, the Reverend Francis J. Dolot. The cup was captured in the traditional rivalry between the Greyhounds and the Broncos. Other officers: Vice-president Richard Dudek, seated at right; standing, Sergeant-at-arms Nick Malinowski; Secretary Ronald Furgal; Treasurer Donald Glinka; Senior Class President Robert Krol. SITTING—First row: Thomas Schoenrock, Tom Condon, John Cech, Tom Mularski. Gerald Siworski, Donald Gleneski. Robert Pastewski. Richard Dudek. Marvin Tuzinowski. Leonard, student manager. Second row: Ray Zalewski. Alfred Legumina, Nick Malinowski. Carl Kotowicz. Zygmunt Grzanka, Edwin Borucki. Steve Prisby, Arthur Jankowski. Frank Rodziewicz. Lawrence Wilczynski. STANDING—Coach Ed Kukorowski, William Godlew- ski, Eugene Kurcab, Daniel Sidorowicz. Stanley Kwiatkowski, Kenneth Krawczyk, Robert Elgin. Stanley Szymanski, Carl Wojtas, Leonard Kolodziejczyk, Frank Zacharias. Student Manager Rich- ard Sharkey, Athletic Director Rev. Francis J. Dolot. Center Jerry Sikorski and Co-captain Bob Pastewski (29) confer with Mary in prayer, asking for slrength and a fair victory. Undermanned Grid Squad Sophomore Edwin Borucki. power-packed halfback who gained 117 yards through the season's hard rushes, with speed and determination again strikes forward to a sizeable 10-yard gain against St. Joseph's Blue Jays for another first down. Fleetfooted scatback Nick Malinowski spurts through a gap- ing hole for a TD in a battle with St. Stanislaus in which the Greyhounds, stampeding the Broncos. 43-0. captured the Jaworski trophy. THOMAS MULARSKI Right Guard 6' 1 — 205 lbs. NICK MALINOWSKI Right Half 5' JO — 170 lbs. GERALD SIKORSKI Center S' 11 — 165 lbs. Weathers Crucial Days Deftly averting a fumble, speedy halfback Malinowski reels off 25 yards in the skirmish with St. Stanislaus. 1 The streamlined Greyhound gridders showed no glitter in their scoring record. Their 43-0 victory in the Homecoming Game with St. Stanislaus Broncos, however, highlighted the season, giving the Ladislites claim to the Jaworski trophy for the second year. With another victory over Servite, 20-13, they closed the season with a 2-5 record. Co-captain Robert Pastewski and Richard Dudek are awarded the coveted Jaworski trophy by Mrs. Julia Rooks, President of the Hamtramck Council. St. Ladislaus parishioner Mr. Thomas Kostera looks on with satisfaction. The Grey- hounds overwhelmed the Broncos, 43-0. Never-say-die tackle John Cech, grim-faced and de- termined, leads a powerful interference for ball-toter Tom Condon in the battle with St. Anthony Teutons. 92 Linebacker Tom Schoenrock (14) breaks up the St. Stanislaus interference while Marv Tuzinowski hauls down the Bronco ball carrier. Tom Mularski moves in to give timely assistance. I t After repeated penetra’.ions through the Blue Jay defense, steam-rolling fullback Zig Grzanka is brought down by three St. Joseph's gridders. Coach Dan Dalsando's serious explanation to Father Dolot pin points the method where- by his charges mancged to secure second place in the Catholic League First Division. Dedicating their sports year to Mary, the athletes put confidence in prayer, as well as in their physical prowess. Cage Captain Nick Malinowski, center foreground, pauses with the Lads to forward a brief message of petition to their Patroness. Student Man- agers John Cech and Carl Kotowicz. right background, make sure with their athletic director and their mentor that all the boys are in : Larry Oesterling. Tom Condon. Edwin Borucki. Bob Rachas. Bernard Glappa. Bob Furgal. and Art Jankowski. With a 9-3 record, the Greyhound Varsity cagers wound up in a second place in the First Division of the Catholic League. Tom Condon, the first St. Ladislaus junior to merit an All-City and All-State Honorable Mention berth, filled the center slot. In the opening round of the State Tournament, the Greyhound hoopsters defeated the St. Stanislaus Broncos, but dropped the District finals to the St. Florian Lancers, their intra-city rival. Bob Kozaren, former cage star and present Reserve basketball coach, shows true form as he hooks for two points in the thriller which the Varsity dropped to the Alumni. Tom Condon guards Kozaren as Larry Oesterling moves in for a possible rebound. With Captain Nick Malinowski and Sophomore Bob Rachas screening off the opposition, cage star Condon buckets two points against St. Ambrose. Greyhound Varsity Proves RONALD FURGAL 5' ll Forward Forward Art Jankowski snares a loose ball as Tom Condon (18) moves in to give prompt assistance. NICK MALINOWSKI 5' 10 Captain, Guard ROBERT KROL 5 11 Forward Rangy Tom Condon (18), tipping the ball in the direction ol Don Glinka (IS), sets up the first plate against De La Salle. Bob Krol (17) eagerly follows the flight of the bell. 97 We Opponent They 42 St. Joseph 48 41 De La Salle 52 46 St. Catherine 41 50 Servite 29 40 St. Stanislaus 33 41 St. Ambrose 35 42 St. Joseph 40 44 De La Salle 55 57 St. Catherine 44 57 Servite 53 50 St. Ambrose 39 52 St. Stanislaus 36 37 Hamtramck 61 CO CD Hazel Park 67 38 Alumni 52 Non-league games Bob Krol (22) and Larry Oesterling, extreme right, are on the alert to close in for a possible rebound as Tom Condon with a flying leap sinks 2 more valuable points against St. Joseph's. SITTING—Coach Daniel Dalsando, Thomas Condon, Donald Cech, student manager, Carl Kotowicz, student manager, Glinka. Nick Malinowski. Lawrence Oesterling, Robert Krol, Bernard Glappa, Robert Rachas. Arthur Jankowski. Ronald Rev. Francis Dolot, Athletic Director. STANDING—John Furgal, Donald Obrycki, Ronald Lucas, publicity manager. Varsity Hoop Parade Jayvee Hoop Parade SITTING Robert Kozaren. Coach. Robert Elgin. Marvin Schultz. Daniel Sidorowicz. Robert Lukasiewicz, Leonard Grabcwski. Rev. Francis Dolot. Athletic Director. STANDING—John Cech. student manager, Donald Sharkey. Frank Kowalczyk. Rudolph Taranski, Philip Chralowicz, Arthur Kudla. William Godlewski. Dennis Grace, Joseph Ochab, Carl Kotowicz, student manager. Jayvee Hoopsters Annex We Opponent They 35 St. Joseph 24 33 De La Salle 42 39 St. Catherine 28 . 31 Servite 27 47 St. Stanislaus 42 44 St. Ambrose 25 32 St. Joseph 29 48 De La Salle 34 38 St. Catherine 18 56 Servite 33 33 St. Stanislaus 32 28 St. Ambrose 18 Captain Nick Malinowski drops back to the floor after driving in for a two-point lay-up against St. Ambrose. Bob Krol and Tom Condon follow the ball's flight through the hoop. ' [M — ‘ I East Side Crown The key to the world's future lies in the trail ing of youth. If a God-fearing people is to aris out of an educational system, there must be its learning process one basic factor which he a permeating influence on all the other branchf of knowledge. In view of the fact that God an democracy are inseparable, the Church stanc ever ready to guard the sacred heritage freedom. The soul of education is the education of th soul. Through a four-year program of soun social principles, indelibly stamped with wi dom and truth, we Catholic high school grad ates are duly prepared as true Christians an future citizens to uphold the red, white, an blue of American ideals. Pointing to the foot of the Cross, Mary In maculate maps our course. Under her guidanc in the full light of the lamp of faith, charity, an sacrifice, we intensify our perception of tl sovereign rights of God and of our neighbo Along life's highway, distinctly marked by th spiritual signposts of study, work, and pray and, regulated by moral traffic laws, we folio through with clear vision. With the laudab ambitions of the young, in true fulfillment our Christian vocation, we strive beyond mui dane limits to reach into the skyways of supe natural happiness—through Mary. Mary-ly Along Life’s Highway Take the Telephone Company, for example. Anyone who works for Michigan Bell will tell you it’s every- thing a girl could want in a job. First, you don’t need any experience. You learn your job on the job, and earn a good salary while learning. Raises arc regular and frequent. Your in- come is steady—you can always count on it—and you get annual vacations with pay. Another nice thing about telephone work is that you’ll associate with people your own age, just out of school, too. You’ll work in clean, bright, pleasant surroundings. Whether you prefer to start as a tele- phone operator, a teller or a clerk, you’ll find oppor- tunities for advancement. We’d like to tell you more about these and other interesting telephone jobs. Visit us soon, won’t you? 101 MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY “A FRIENDLY PLACE TO WORK” Patrons Reverend A. A. Majewski Reverend F. J. Dolot Reverend E. A. Rijek Reverend L. Wnuk Miss Rosemarie Agacinski Lorraine Argasinski Mrs. V. Argasinski Nick Alex Mr. and Mrs. C. Antc ak Barbara and Joan Mr. and Mrs. T. Rarhish SLH Baseball Club 54 SLH Girls’ Basketball Team Mr. and Mrs. F. Baslik Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beras Betty and Joan ’55 Bev-Maryann-Margie BKM—The Varsity Cheerleaders ‘•Birdie’’ Frank M. Blaska Mr. and Mrs. J. Borgula Mr. and Mrs. S. Borgula The Boys from Nortown Mr. and Mrs. John Brock Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bud nick Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bydlos Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bydlos Carol and Elaine Caroline and Christine Lorraine Chadzynski The SLH Choralicrs Chris and Irene Mr. and Mrs. W. Cicslak Iom and Helen Condon Mrs. Darmofal Dollie—Helen— Jane Norl)ert J. Domanski Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Draganski Mr. Richard Draganski George Dryer R. Dudek—R. Pastcwski ’53 V. Gridiron co-Captains William Duke Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dzieciolowski Gene Dziewit Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D ikowski Elaine and Rose Marie John Elloscn Mr. and Mrs. A. F.lwart Frank—Grudge and the Brownie Wednesday Antoinette and Jean Gdula Mr. and Mis. Theodore Gnrecki Vera Grai vk Daniel L:ikas ek Mr. and Mrs. A. Gnatowski (Gridiron Subs 53 Mr. and Mrs. E. Hart wig Delphine Halasa Audrey Abrams Pal Homicz Ronald I tula Mr. and Mrs. T. Jaraczewski Mr. and Mrs. 1). Jastr ebski Mr. and Mrs. F. Javcllo Regina J avello Jean and Caroline Jean and Ethel Joan and Hedtly '55 Jo and Jerry Mrs. M. Jozwik Junior Class Officers Mr. and Mrs. Rolcslaus Rabat Mr. and Mrs. A1 Ralinowski Waller Raminski, ’53 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ranar Mr. and Mrs. Win. Kane Mr. and Mrs. Jos. S. Rapcia John Rasclio Michael and Helen Rempisty Mr. and Mrs. George Rcrcitis Jean Rolanowski Mr. and Mrs. M. Rolanowski Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rotlarck August Rott Ratherine Rott Mr. and Mrs. Rowal John and Lottie Roziarz Renneth Rrawczyk Mrs. M. Rrawczyk Eleanor Rustowski Mr. and Mrs. Mike Laslo Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Lenda L-Club of St. Ladislaus High F. X. Linegman Betty Lisiak Mr. and Mrs. I.. Luhanski The Luckies Lynn—Gloria—Pat Doris Ann Majerowicz Mr. and Mrs. M. Majko Mr. and Mrs. William R. Majewski Walter J. Makos Mrs. E. Malinowski Stanley E. Mansky Marie—Bernie—Gerry and Jan Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Markowski Mr. and Mrs. G. Merrelli Mr. and Mrs. Cass Michalski Jos. M. Mleczko Mr and Mrs. M. Mularski Mr. and Mrs. Niedek Mr. S. Nowicki I.en Pal s and Bob Postula Walter Pelc l.ottie Peterman Mr ami Mrs. Ben Piontek 102 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Piontek Mr. and Mrs. L. Piotrowski C. A. Plcwa Mrs. Peter Plcwa William J. Pluto Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pokladck Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pol us Joan Potemski and Dkinc Rokuski Mrs. H. Protrowski Louise Protrowski Mr. and Mrs. Przebienda Mr. and Mrs. Ptaszck Andrew Quartuccio Phyllis Raginia Hoi) Rataje ak Mr. and Mrs. A. Rclnart '53 Reserve Cagers Rosie and Amelia Mrs. Mary Rul cl Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sadlocka SLH Scarlcttes Senior Class Officers Mr. and Mrs. Steve Shed lock Mr. and Mrs. A. Sikorski Mrs. Helen Sikorski Mr. and Mrs. Ixo Slazinski Mr. and Mrs. George Smolinski Sophomore Boys of Room 319 Sophomore Girls of Room 319 Mr. and Mrs. H. Solnikowski Sophomore Class Officers Richard Sponkowski St. Louis Florist Albert J. Stocker Mrs. H. Sulkay Edward Szachta Mr. and Mrs. Walter Szajawinski Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tarnow Teles Insurance Agency Tom—Lulus—Boh Edward Trclla '53 '53 Varsity Basketball '53 Varsity Football Team Virg—Anna—Mary Ann Mr. and Mrs. George Wadowski Mr. and Mrs. Warner and Family Bernard Wilezynski Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Winiarski Mr. and Mrs. Wlodkowski Mr. and Mrs. J. Wojcikowski Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wojtowicz Norman D. Wojtowicz Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wozniak Mr. and Mrs. Stella Zacharias Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Zandarski Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Ziolc Mr. and Mrs. John Zych Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zych Patrons 103 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1954 ★ Motor City Seat Cover Company ★ 11941 Jos. Campau New Martha Washington Bakery 10335 Jos. Campau Homtramck, Mich. Spisz Cleaners 2301 CASMERE TO. 9-3770 HENDRYKS' JEWELRY Watches—Clocks—Diamonds SILVER—APPLIANCES Phonographs'—Wire ond Tope Recorders 9539 Jos. Campau jr 1-9518 TW. 1-0999 KOSINSKI HARDWARE Sherwin-Williams. Valspar. Acme Boydell, Moc-o-Loc, Sapolin Paints 11819-23 Conant Hamtramck 12 WA. 1-5370 Joseph J. Przywara EXCLUSIVE INTERIOR DECORATOR Carry-out Service Nino's Restaurant and Pizzeria Spaghetti—Ravioli—Pixxa Pie Chicken—Steoks—Chops 1 1657 Jos. Compau TO. 7-9337 Congratulations to tlio Senior Class of 1954 Resources over $50,000,000.00 BANK OF COMMERCE Jos. Campau at Caniff 104 MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF 1954 HAMPOL FINER FOODS 1 1325 Jos. Campau Hamtramck Michigan TR. 3-8100 WARNER AMBULANCE SERVICE 8625 Jos Campau WA. 1-5370 JOSEPH J. PRYZWARA EXCLUSIVE INTERIOR DECORATOR Jerry Wandolowski and his orchestra Music for all Occasions DAILY CREAMERY COMPANY YOUR BABY'S HEALTH IS OUR NATION'S WEALTH! Telephone: TR. 5-8900 3301 Holbrook Detroit CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1954 Resources over $49,000,000 BANK OF COMMERCE 105 JOS. CAMPAU at CANIFF Member of Federal Insurance Corporation ANN'S 12001 Sobicski Towing Service—Motor Tune-up—Muffler and Broke Service LaSALLE SUPER SERVICE Compliments of Cal Connell Cadillac Company 12330 Jos Campau 5937 EAST OUTER DRIVE TW 3-5100 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 DUNNS SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF 1954 WALTER BIELSKI Custom Tailor and Cleaner 12037 Jos Campau Dial: TO. 8-4787 WA. 4-4209 8987 Mr. Elliott J O P MARKET 106 P. Stefanski and J. Borgula, Proprietors TR. 2-1471 Relax in Comfort MARTHA WASHINGTON THEATRE Martha Manteuffel, Proprietor 10315 Jos. Campau Hamtramck 12, Michigan TR. 2-7165 TR. 1-6168 Federal Furniture Company Felicia Winogrocki, Proprietor 9823 Jo . Campau Detroit 12, Mich. Galonzka Music Center Pianos—Excelsior Accordion. Tope Recorders—Radios—Music Phonographs—Records—Lessons 9531 JOS CAMPAU Compliments of HARRISON BROTHERS MEN'S and BOY'S SPORTSWEAR VA. 2-9231 Britone Photo Service FILMS and CAMERAS 9106 Kercheval HENDRYKS' JEWELRY Best Wishes ! Watches, Clocks, Diamonds, Silver, Appliances Dr. A. M. Kaluzynski 9539 Jos. Campau TR. 1-9518 DENTIST 107 ... only the beginning Ever stop to think what the world was like before electricity became everybody’s ser- vant? It’s difficult to picture! Electric power serves so faithfully we just take it for granted. Edison’s incandescent lamp, heralding the birth of modern electric service, finally became more than a dream 75 years ago. To help turn this dream into reality, other men provided the finances Edison needed. Their joint achievement is an example of how financial risk-taking and individual ingenuity combine to the benefit of all people. But our present way of living is only the beginning. Electricity promises for the future still greater marvels and better service. It requires men and women with many skills to provide this service. If you would like to work with such people why not get in touch with Edison’s Employment Office? THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY 2000 Second Avenue, Detroit 26, Michigan DR. W. J. SONSARA CHIROPRACTOR X-Ray Service 6305 CHene St. 9319 Jos. Compou Detroit Homtromck WALT'S MARKET Open Seven Doys—9 o.m. to 10 p.m. 11805 MT. ELLIOTT Shopping Center Soda Fountain-School Supplies Greeting Cords—Condy—Tobacco RELIGIOUS ARTICLES 2860 East 7 Mile Road at Conant LENDZON'S 5c to $5.00 Stores, Inc. BEST WISHES OF SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF 1954 MOTHERS’ and TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATUM Reverend F. Dolot Chaplain Mrs. H. Kozak President Mrs. C. Sondy Vice-President Mrs. M. Bodziak Secretary Mrs. E. Skibinski Treasurer Mrs. V. Giera Chairman CONGRATULATIONS 1 TR. 3-8360 HUB MEN'S SHOP SPORTSWEAR Winckowski Funeral Home 9401 Jas. Compou Ave. 109 2601 Zinow TO. 7-9642 Compliments of . . . VIRGIE'S GROCERIES Dr. Martin A. Rosensweet MONEY ORDERS OPTOMETRIST Joseph Pasternak Proprietor 10033 Jos. Compoti TR. 1-2220 WALTER J. GAJEWSKI SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF 1954 CITY CLERK Stanley Jozwick CONGRATULATIONS COMPLIMENTS TO THE SENIOR CLASS TO THE CLASS OF 1954 from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mularski A FRIEND Felicitations from: Phone: TW. 1-1233 11405 CHAREST ST. Falcon's Confectionery Cash Cr Carry Wholesale Fruit Co. Walter J. Hyso Proprietor 3317 Caniff Hamtramck, Mich. TO 7-2290-98 Day £r Night Service John Jurkiewicz and Sons FUNERAL DIRECTORS Compliments of 2396 Caniff Avenue Corner Brombach Hamtramck 12, Mich. no JULIA ROOKS BEST WISHES PIOTROWSKI and LEMKE SUCCESS TO THE GRADUATES ! Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Uscilowski Tony Gosik Radio Shop Radio fir Television—All Work Guaranteed Phone: WA 1-0569 8909 HELEN AVE. DETROIT 1 I GORDON INSURANCE AGENCY (Gordon Realty Co.) 8325 Van Dyke Ave., Detroit 13, Mich. 'Fast Cr Courteous Insurance Service —WA. 1-0121 Compliments of A FRIEND KOSINSKI HARDWARE ELECTRICAL and PLUMBING SUPPLIES Boydcll, Acme, Mac-o-lac, Sapolin Paints 11819-23 Conont Ave. TW. 1 -0999 EDWARD BORUCKI Constable 2246 Edwin TR. 1-7595 111 POPP’S PACKING CO. Filipiak’s Dry Goods Great Lakes Meat Products Ladies', Men's and Children's 2100 Carpenter READY-TO-WEAR Detroit 12 Michigan 3630 Coniff at Conant TR. 5-6704 Felix Confectionery CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1954 Ice Cream—Carry-outs from Magazines—School Supplies—Toys COFFEE TIME 2209 CANIFF TO. 6-9467 8504 JOS. CAMPAU TW. 2-9771 Sunny Side Bakery Food Mkt, Inc. CAMPAU DRUG CO. Complete Line of Baked Goods—They ore GOOD CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS FINE TOILETRIES ond COSMETICS Birthdays—Anniversaries—Weddings 5422-5428 East McNichols Detroit 12 9742 Jos. Campou TR. 5-3022 SHOPPER’S MARKET 19807 Van Dyke, near Outer Dr. Det. 34, Mich. Dee's Sport Shop and Hardware Complete Line of Sports Weor—Sporting Goods—Teom Equipment 18054 Mt. Elliott TW. 1-5477 Dolecki Brothers TW 3-5566 112 Compliments of . . . Ed's Bump and Paint Shop TW. 1-9613 1 1606 Conant Corner Cosmere ATLAS BOTTLING CO. Quality Beverages c - COMPLIMENTS OF HAMTRAMCK CREDIT BUREAU BEST OF LUCK TO THE GRADUATES! St. Ladislaus Choir 12170 Conant Avenue (near Carpenter) TW. 2-3838 TARNAS CLEANERS and TAILORS 3011 CANIFF TW. 2-4132 ED MALCZEWSKI CHOICE MEATS ond GROCERIES 1 1535 Fleming TO. 5-0109 TW. 2-9695 THREE STAR CAFE Dancing Every Friday and Saturday 11902 Jos. Compou Hamtramck, Mich. STELL'S GIFT SHOP CARDS—CERAMICS CHILDREN'S WEAR 4826 East Seven Mile Road BERNICE’S DRY GOODS Open Sundays and Holidays 9:00 to 12:00 WE GIVE S H GREEN STAMPS ■Qy 8435 Mt. Elliott WA. 1-7668 113 Congratulations to the Senior Class of 1954 TW. 1-9609 TR 2-9284 TW 2-9691 WHITEY'S AMERICAN Friendly Service BAKERY a Specializing in TIRES, BATTERIES Wedding and Birthday Cakes ACCESSORIES 9 6415 Chene Don't Fuss or Cuss—Call Us 5531 McNichols 4012 East Eight Mile BEST WISHES, CLASS OF 1954 ALTAR SOCIETY Reverend A. A. Majewski Mrs. H. Lewandowski..... Mrs. S. Palta .......... Mrs. R. Krolikowski..... Mrs. A. Shoenrock....... Mrs. A. Filipek......... Mrs. A. Gawronski....... Mrs. C. Chwilka ........ ..............Chaplain ............ President ... First Vice-President Second Vice-President .. Third Vice-President ... Recording Secretary ... Financial Secretary .............Treasurer 114 MAZUR BROTHERS 9401 Conant TR 3-3773 Home Appliances Television Furniture TIRES by DAYTON 115 FUEL OIL TO. 8-8338 BEST WISHES FROM Gugala Camera Shop CAMERAS—PROJECTORS—MOVIES—FILMS Dr. F. T. Cyman and Jos. F. Gugala 11417 Jos. Campau Hamtramck 12 SUCCESS TO THE F. J. Cyman, M.D. CLASS OF '54 Compliments of Michael J. Mozola PRESTON'S MARKET 5237 East Seven Mile Road SERVING DETROIT -and Detroit serves the world! 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 Company 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 Consolidated Gas Company 116 Serving 750,000 customers in Michigan Tel. TW. 3-0380 Chopin Jewelry Company Diamonds—Watches—Jewelry Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing William Malicki 1322 Seven Mile Tel. TW. 1-0443 Kenora Radio and Appliance Complete Record Department 11651 CONANT Hamtramck, Mich. Margolis Furniture Company 9130 Jos. CAMPAU 5560 CHENE STREET Compliments of . . . FIRE HOUSE No. 2 Hamtramck Fire Department Unit Two Conant Cr Commor You Will Find It At FROMMS 10326 Jos. Campau TR. 1-0326 SWIFOTO FIRST FOR FINE PHOTO FINISHING SERVICE Fi Ims—Cameros—Suppl ies Best ivishes from ... GEN. WLADYSLAW SIKORSKI POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN VETERANS, Post No. 10 11824 JOS. CAMPAU AVENUE and LADIES' AUXILIARY CHAPTER No 10 TW. 2-0033 ANTHONY WYS0CKI FUNERAL HOME 12500 McDougall TR. 5-1740 SLOAN’S SMART WEARING APPAREL for Women, Misses, ond Juniors 9421 Jos. Campau 117 The Best Lurk SAM and WALTERS SAM OLEJNICZAK, President THADDEUS OLEJNICZAK, Sec'y 3407 Caniff TW. 1-1200 TR. 5-5321 TR. 5-5351 Compliments of . . . ACME AUTO SERVICE STABLING CLEANERS Gcnerol Repairing—Collision Service 4831 Eost Seven Mile TW. 3-7465 Geo. B. Rizzotto 9826 Lumpkin Detroit 12, Mich. Detroit 34, Mich. Johnny’s Barber Shop CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1954 13813 Bloom Street Mr. and Mrs. C. Chojnacki Jakubowski's Confectionery Dr. W. J. Sonsara, Chiropractor DRY GOODS 18641 Mound Detroit 34, Michigan TO. 8-7899 1 1413 Jos. Compou HAMTRAMCK LUMBER COMPANY A Complete Builders' Service Lumber — Millwork — Roofing - - Masons' Plastering Materials Office and Yard: 2410 DENTON, Hamtromck Telephone: TR. 5-1845 Branch Yard: ACORN LUMBER CO. 17277 Michigan Ave., Dearborn Telephone: LU. 1-2358 118 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Senior Class of 1954 PEOPLES STATE BANK ESTABLISHED 1909 JOS. CAMPAU at HOLBROOK COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Pytell Agency, Inc. REAL ESTATE ond INSURANCE TOwnsend 8-8682 11427 Jos Campau Ave. Hamtramck 12 TW. 1-6662 STORM'S VELVA DIP ICE CREAM COMPANY 19953 Conont Avenue Detroit 34 Molotky Super Service PHONE: TO 6-9308 Compliments of Martha Washington Sweet Shop Jos. Compou and Casmere Hamtramck Compliments of . . . B. KWASNY MARKET TW. 1-9761 6046 Charles St. Fleming 11715 FLEMING HAMTRAMCK MICHIGAN 119 ENROLL NOW! Jobs owoiting groduote Comptometer Operators at excellent pay. After a short course, 10-12 weeks, you, too, can quolify. New day and eve- ning classes forming each week. Individual in- structions. Free lifetime plocement service to graduates ! The Comptometer School 333 State St., Room 214, Detroit WO. 3-5050 321 Hubbard Bldg., Pontiac FE. 2-1671 9253 Jos. Campau, corner Holbrook SHAPIRO BROTHERS FLORSHEIM SHOES FOR MEN AND WOMEN Compliments of . . . HOLMES HOTEL 2699 HOLMES CYLLS' FLORAL SHOP Since 1934 Anywhere by Telegraph — Artistry in Flowers Telephone: TO 8-4775 2615 CANIFF HAMTRAMCK, MICHIGAN May The Best of Luck Be More For the Class of “54” Telephone: TO 8-9865 IRENE'S BEAUTY SHOP 2120 CANIFF HAMTRAMCK 120 Telephone: TO 2-6072 UNITED CASKET CO. 8904-06 Sf. Aubin Detroit Success to the class of 1954 TW. 1-1818 Whitehouse Cleaners and Dyers Mr. and Mrs. William Hencsey 11410 Jos. Compau Detroit 12 Michigon POLISH VILLAGE CAFE Woody Pontiac Sales, Inc. E Olesinski, Proprietor Winner of Pontiac Motor Better Dealer Award 12115 JOS. CAMPAU TW 1-1600 12140 Jos. Campau Hamtramck 12 Michigan JOHN GARBAC Sales Manager Phone: YA. 2-2036 EDWARD V. MONAHAN. INC. 395 Eastlawn Avenue 121 DETROIT 15 MICHIGAN The Best of Luck to the Seniors of 1954 BUTTER EGGS CHEESE DILL PICKLES I FISH HORSERADISH VEAL BEEF ---- , spr.« 'r.TS w« io”' B,'ad 7 PORK n’B Z r � K ----------- LAMB CANNED MEATS SMOKED MEATS QUAKER PRODUCE WHOLESALE MEATS - PRODUCE 3303 Caniff TW. 1-9100 or TW. 1-0380 122 J. J. ELECTRIC CO. WHITE EAGLE, Inc. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING Residential—Commercial Industrial Wiring LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING 19682 Buffalo Detroit 34 2925 EVALINE 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 BEST WISHES FROM A FRIEND A FRIEND BEST OF LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 1954 Johnson Milk Company (Milk Depots) 3300 Caniff VI. 1-2090 123 TW- 2-9788 Granville Slusher, Prop. GRAN’S SUNOCO SERVICE Six Mile-Mound Roads ROAD SERVICE - MOTOR TUNE-UP SODALITY OF OUR LADY SAINT LADISLAUS PARISH Dolores Szalanski Prefect Irene Romanski Vice-Prefect Loretta Onisko Secretary Margie Klimek Treasurer Loretta Barwienski Recording Secretary Reverend E. Kijek Chaplain TR. 1-5507 Steve Gromek BOWLWOOD RECREATION OPEN BOWLING AT ALL TIMES CONANT THEATRE 12027 Conant WILLIAM SZYPERLSKI, Proprietor 124 GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 1954 TR. 5-5275 We Bring New York To You DAY'S FASHIONS E. J. Hcbda Dance £r Music Studio Dresses—Coats—Fur Coats—Suits Blouses—Skirts—Sportswear 5748 Michigan TA. 6-9631 Sweaters—Lingerie—Hosiery 9450 Jos. Campau Hamtramck 12, Mich. Monte Korn Insurance Agency Metropolitan Television SALES AND SERVICE 301 Jos. Compau Holbrook Building TW. 3-2110 19014 Conont Near Seven Mile Rd. SUCCESSI TR. 1-3870 AMERICAN PASTRY SHOPPE MOTOR CITY SEAT ORDERS TAKEN FOR WEDDINGS COVER PARTIES AND ALL OCCASIONS 10038 Jos Campau Hamtramck OAZA BAKERIES HOT BREAD EVERY HOUR LASKE'S SODA BAR LIGHT LUNCHES—HAMBURGERS 9639 Jos. Compou 1 1843 Jos. Compau 2357 Coniff Congratulations From Frank and Joe's STAN'S MARKET GROCERIES- -WINE 402 East State Fair Between John R Oakland 6087 Grondy WA. 3-9823 125 Zyg and Wanda Gulaszewski SUCCESS TO THE GRADUATES OF 1954 GROCERIES—MEATS and BEER from 12000 Sobieski Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sharkey TO. 6-9475 Mike Szwast Confectionery TW. 1-9332 Office Hrs.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment Dr. Ignastius Phardel, D.C. X-Ray Fluoroscopy—Skin Disease Asthma Rheumatism, Sciatica, Arthritis 1840 CANIFF 4639 EAST SEVEN MILE ROAD DR. A. J. PARADZINSKI Sweetland Confectionery “HOME OF HOME-MADE MILK CHOCOLATES 10209 Jos. Compou Avenue KAY'S FOOD SHOP 2847 E. 7-Mile Rd. TW. 2-7592 FRESH BREAD—TWICE DAILY CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS Phone: TRinity 5-8327 Leo J. Miller Funeral Director 9222 Jos. Compou Ave. Hamtramck 12 Choice Fresh Lunch Meats Office TR 1-6106 Res. UN 1-1730 Dr. Benjamin C. Stein FOOT SPECIALIST Congratulations to the Class of '54 CONANT PHOTO STUDIO We Specialize In Tuesday and Saturday 9:30 to 6:00 Monday-Thursdoy-Friday 9:30 to 9:00 9621 Jos. Compou Hamtramck 12, Mich. Weddings, Portraits, Children Photos Copying, Enlarging, Colored, elc. TW 3-2854 11942 Conont Ave. 126 @® B ©DO, COAL COKE DEPT. WA 1-8900 FUEL OIL DEPT. WA 1-5550 STOKER COAL DEPT. WA 1-5554 Stoker — Oil Burner Det. WA 1-8920 WITH BEST WISHES... DAILY CREAMERY COMPANY THE FINEST IN MEN'S CLOTHES YOUR BABY'S HEALTH IS OUR NATION'S WEALTH! Telephone: TR. 5-8900 3301 Holbrook Detroit 127 1e +luU €6wab6s BQOtheas. in i4m A%1 % ffhAu M f «H aHA