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

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Taking time out from the many exciting activ- cussed future plans with Father Miotke. As a ities of graduation, Eugene Zajac seriously dis- counselor and friend. Father was always tops. I Interested in all our activities. Father Miot- her essay. Some of the other contestants were ke was pleased with Judith Ranke's trophy for Maryann Spanke, Chester Jarema, Marlene Ranke. 5

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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.

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Freshman year—a new and exciting experience awaited us as we entered school the first day. We saw many students who were just as timid as we were. To some of them we were immediately attracted; we formed many lasting friendships. The years passed and our harmonious relations multiplied. Dances, assemblies, the junior-senior banquet and the prom offered us numerous opportunities to work and frolic togeth- er. During the rehearsals for the operetta, we came in con- tact with new personalities who were destined to play roles in our lives as well as in the operetta. We worked together to make our every mutual effort a success and a memory. We will always recall these years for we liked each other. Happy Yuletide spirit was reflected by both Bernard Brach and Christine Szolonkiewicz as they admired Bernie's Christmas tie. Fun and laughter prevailed as some senior girls Birthdays called for a celebration with all its painted a picket fence for the Christmas float. trimmings, cake with candles, cokes and goodies. Friendly relations between teachers and stu- dents were reflected on the faces of a group of students who stopped to bid Sister M. Jerome farewell before the end of another school day.