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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
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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
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