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

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was our privilege at every step The Reverend Andrew Nieckarz In offering special Masses for the intention of the student body. Father Nieckarz often assisted Father Miotke as deacon. To help out the Booster club, Thomas Paciorek, Ronald Rogowski, Thomas Cienciera purchased their Christmas trees from Father Krajewski who gave a helping hand. Reverend Joseph Krajewski, Athletic Director

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Our priests did much more than take care of our spiritual needs. They were our friends. Just to keep in contact with us, our pastor. Father Edward Miotke, and his dog Skippy were seen strolling casually around the campus taking time out to stop and chat. To improve the atmosphere for our schoolwork, he constantly sought ways of remodeling the building. To encourage frequent reception of the Sacraments, the priests were in the confessionals every morning. Besides, they sponsored a retreat and offered Masses for us. Special feastdays were marked with the celebration of Sol- emn High Mass or processions as the occasion demanded. As a result, we were well versed in the liturgy of the Church. Besides caring for our spiritual welfare. Father Miotke appointed Father Joseph Krajewski athletic director to super- vise our sports program. In addition, he set up a counseling service, especially available to the seniors. Priestly guidance The Reverend Edward J. Miotke, Pastor From the pulpit Ladislites received weekly instructions from Father Miotke who devoted much time to problems of teenagers. Proud of the excellent cage season. Father Miotke accepts the Class B District Championship trophy from Captain John Pociorek. 12

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Requests for transcripts of credit for prospective college stu- dents accumulated on the desk of Sister M. Jerome, B.S.E., M.A., principal. She dispatched these in addition to regular office work, teaching Typing II and overseeing the elementary school. Our faculty aided our wills, minds, Of the many professions existing today, none is so diver- sified nor so interesting as that of a teacher. At Lad's our teachers did everything from preparing a luncheon for hungry debaters to planning and making the old lady's shoe ' Throughout our school days, numerous activities provided opportunities galore for us to work together with our teachers and to really get to know them. Homecoming revealed them as the world's most adept and most efficient carnation producers. The Christmas float showed their imagination and creative skills as carpenters, painters and landscapists. Viewing the El Cid production proved them to be critics of the movie world. The trip to Lansing found them playing the roles of explorer, tourist and guide. At the junior- senior banquet our teachers were not only program arrangers but also chief cooks and bottle washers! New Moon uncovered their talents as directors and musicians as well as make-up artists, costume designers and first class stage hands. Along with being Jacks-of-all-trades, the Sisters and Mr. Shirilla were real pals to each and every student. Rem- iniscing through our high school days, we will never for- get our teachers and all the many wonderful hours of fun and excitement we were so fortunate to share with them. By constructing the geometric figures needed for the following day's work. Sister M. Brendan, B.A., math teacher, mapped her strategy for Geometry but not for General Moth, Algebra and Bible classes. Drilling her advanced shorthand students by dictat- ing letters at various speeds was part of the rou- tine Sister M. Blanche, B.S.E., followed each day. She also taught Typing I and II and Church History. 14