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

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NOT FROM BOOKS ALONE was training garnered. Speech work involved the use of telephones by (front row) Seniors Ronald Gajewski, Marcella Rosochacki, Virginia Makowski, Edward Sobieski, Alfred Cybulski, Dolores Sadzinski, Arthur Pieper, James Grubba and Ronald Gansior. SCHOOL'S OUT, happy thought, and the brain weary students headed for home. Ilene Borisenko led the way. ALL ABOARD FOR HOME! The thaw and the ice cream cones in- dicated spring was near and then the real vocation would come. BUSSES WERE UNPREDICTABLE. One day, they met the group; the next, teenagers waited indefinitely or were passed up by overcrowded ones. 5

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This Was Oh how we hated to get up in the morning! After dressing, we rushed madly to get the bus on time. Once we reached school, the pace slowed a bit. We went to Mass, to our lockers and to classes. If we were prepared, we didn't mind class time; otherwise, we watched the clock nervously lest the teacher should be inspired to call on us. The dismissal bell was always welcome. AFTER THE DIN OF THE ALARM died out, Carol Rosochacki resorted to the mirror which paid compliments to the fair lady even this early in the morning. A QUICK CUP OF JAVA did the trick most mornings for Carol Rosochacki when there were a few minutes to spare. In a race with the clock, break- fast went by the board. OFF TO SCHOOL it was each morning, most often with friends who had called along the way. We carried books, of course. Some of us really did study though teachers didn't always believe it. A TRAFFIC JAM was the usual order of the day, especially after Mass. There were two other entrances but who felt like walking extra steps when they would eventually get in if they waited long enough. THOSE PRECIOUS LAST MINUTES at the lockers before the class bell rang could not be replaced. That was time for dates, gossip, pranks, exchange of assignments, almost anything. SERIOUS BUSINESS, these studies ap- peared to be. It seemed hardly possible that teenagers could be so absorbed in lessons. These students were. The candid shot proved it. 4

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We Present This Torch to You MAY HAVE YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE, was heard over the public address system whenever Sister M. Jerome made an announcement. Sometimes it was a word of commendation, at other times of correction. AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES were presented to Sister M. Jerome by Miss Irene Ignaczak, one of the first graduates. A testimonial dinner commemorating 30 years of teaching at St. Ladislaus ended as an alumni reunion. Thirty years of unflagging interest and dedication to the youth of St. Ladislaus merits special recognition. During those three decades you were first and foremost the devoted guide and teacher. Even now, when you hold the dual position of the principalship of both the elementary and the high school, you teach at least one class in order to keep in closer con- tact with the students. Your exceptional kindness and gentle persuasiveness won for you respect and appreciation. St. Ladislaus High's growth, development and expansion are a tribute to you. In the school's silver anniversary, you hold the unique place of being its principal for 22% years. During that time you expanded the curriculum from the basic college preparatory and commercial courses to include spe- cialized interests like drafting, arts and crafts, clothing, journalism and glee club. The Glee Club has gained an enviable reputation for superior presentations of operettas by Gilbert and Sullivan and Victor Herbert. From an enrollment of scarcely a 100, the number has risen to 539. This represents only a percentage of those who seek admission. For your faithful service to the youth of St. Ladislaus, we, the Silver Jubilee class, dedicate this yearbook.