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

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St. Ladislaus High School Title Page Foreword Table of Contents Dedication Togetherness Academics Activities Sports Friendship Student Life Senior Directory Index Patrons Advertisements QA 1 2 3 4 6 10 32 54 80 108 124 130 135 138

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We liked our school life here at Our high school days were a part of life's journey which we will never forget. At St. Lad's threshold, we found many new friends in our teachers and classmates, and together we traveled through four wonderful years. Together we hiked up Academic avenue, solving scientific mysteries and mathe- matics problems, reliving the beginnings of a civilization and the development of a democracy, appreciating the culture of fine arts. Together we merrily danced down Social lane, celebrating holidays, giving an operetta, organizing clubs. Together we stormed Sports street, advancing to the semi- final tournament rounds at U of D, to capture the district championship in basketball, and proudly rearing all-city all-state stars. Together we tread Heaven-Bound boulevard, sharing in the daily sacrifice of the Mass, studying and practicing our faith, loving our Creator more each day. Yes, together we traveled through St. Lad's, and now as we are ready to begin on another of life's journeys, we can sincerely say, We liked it here, we liked each other.

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Father Miotke, in appreciation we dedicate this Torch Assistance in blessing the Advent wreath was given to Father Miotke by Mary Ann Romeo, Diane Cieslak, James Sabelsky and John Dobkowski. Among the memories John Gutowski will take with him, are those of Skippy, Father Miotke's cute little dog. Skippy was everyone's good pal. Graduates Cynthia Chester, Gerald Frederick, Carolyn Kaczmarek and Charles Pycz paused a moment to have Father Miotke autograph their yearbooks. They were proud to be able to include Father as one of their closest and truest friends, remembering all he did for them. Guidance, friendship, understanding—the three things an adolescent needs most, these we Ladislites received from Father Edward J. Miotke, our pastor. He showed his sacer- dotal wisdom and experience by counseling us, preparing us to make the right decision at the crossroads of life. He was a pal to us, routing at all the games, planning activities, chaperoning our dances. He understood us and our problems. He had a kind, gentle way of penetrating a teen's heart, a teen's soul and of discovering and resolving the problems we ourselves did not recognize. This was our Father Miotke, a father to five hundred teenagers away from home. He was our spiritual and social director, leading us to our sanctification by making us real Catholics. To try to repay you. Father, would be next to impossible for you have rendered invaluable service to us. Therefore, as an expression of gratitude, we dedicate this book to you, who have generously and lovingly dedicated your life to us.