St Mary Preparatory High School - Eagle Yearbook (Orchard Lake, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 214 of the 1947 volume:

Ylae fagle N' eteen For S V I X Rm?-RICHH CEDTEDHIHL-5? OUR Tnbvs PHTRGHHGE Published by the Students of SS CYRIL 8: METHODIUS SEMINARY SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE SAINT MARY'S PREPARATORY DEDI x T seems to us that the Providence of Almighty God so opportunely directed the happenings of the world, that the very same Mary Immaculate is the Special Patroness of these great United States, whose loyal citizens we are proud to be, the Heavenly Queen of Cath- olic Poland, Whose rich cultural heritage we share, and the Faithful Protectoress of our dear Alma Mater, whose grateful sons we are thankful to be. Beholding this Inspiring Ideal of all that which is most dear to us, we com- memorate Our Lady in this small volume by dedicating ourselves to Her-the Im- maculate Conception. 'QTIUH HE graduates of this year have the unique honor of completing their academic preparations in the scholastic 1946-1947, a year that marks the cente- nary of the Immaculate Conception as Patroness of the United States. We of Saint Mary's gloriously rejoice that the One Person Who was born into this world free of Original Sin serves as a Guiding Light for the great and noble ideal of our school, which tends to har- monize the treasures of the C ath olic Church, as permeating through the cul- tures of America and Poland. THEl947EAGLE Editor ......A,A,Y....,. Associzltc Iicliturs I.it61'Zl1'j' Iicliturs Sports liflitcrrs Husi11e5s P110tUg'1'Zl1Jl1j' .,..A Alt ...,.., AY,,,, .,,Y,,,,,,,,.,,, Staff Meutm's,. 3 STAFF 'AC XYalte1' bl. Ziexulm If Stanley lhzysiak 2 joseph Grzelak S' Stanislaus Piorkmvski Z Robert Kraszewski Stanley Schinski 1 -Ioseph XYnlczak ffuhu Rai-coczy 1 l 1'zu1cis Hunger L .XIIHICJIIY Kusuik f ICug'e11C Knzmierczak 1 Paul Ifimlcl L Qluscplm Smutuik -Tmsepll Placek -Ikmlm Lcwkw KQV, vVZllCI'iZlIl 'IZl.SillSki. S.T.D. ROY. Hvnry ilxliflillfl, PILL. fx C T NCT A CT LX C T -X C T THE 1947 EAGLE I5 the Drama of Saint Ma1'y's - The School Saint Mary - Its Patroness :Al PROLOGUE f Board of Trustees Acluiiuistrative Council K Faculty I al l f iJ1'Cll!12L11Cll ll . . . College Graduates L l,I'CIJE11'21tO1'y Graduates Ill . . .Xctivities TY . . Athletics Y . . lu Himoreiu Mariae EPILOGUE FLM Q 'LN FP , V, 1-' Q' 'V Q- ' X523 , X Act I Board of Trustees :xdl11il1iSt1'IclliVC Council Faculty His Eminence Edward Cardinal mooney A ARCHBISHOP OF DETROIT Chairman of the Board of 'Trustees Eight 'A' i' 'lr ak The Eagle His Excellency most Reverend Stephen S. Woznicki AUXILIARY BISHOP OF' DETROIT Forty Seven 'A' 'A' 'A' uk Nine T nhe Right Reverend Uonsignor Edward J. Szumal RECTOR AND PRESIDENT en 1' if ak -Af The Eagle BUHRD of TRUSTEES Urchard Lake Institutions of Learning SS, Cyril and Methodius Seminary Saint Ma1'y's College Saint Marys High School His Eminence Edward Cardinal Mooney 1 . . Detroit, Michigan Right Reverend Adalbert Zadala Detroit, Michigan Reverend Vincent Borkowicz . Detroit, Michigan Reverend Paul Frydrych . . . Dayton, Ohio Reverend Francis Kasprowicz . Trenton, New Jersey Reverend Boleslaus Milinkiewicz Detroit, Michigan Reverend john Oszajca . . . Clinton, Massachusetts Reverend Ladislaus Sikora , Salem, Massachusetts Reverend Peter Walkowiak , Hamtramck, Michigan Reverend james Wroblewski . Mr. Joseph Kania ...., Honorable Arthur Koscinski . Mr. Chester Kozdroj . . . Mr. Frank Schemanske . Dr. Peter Warren . . . Buffalo, New York Chicago, Illinois Detroit, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Lakewood, Ohio Right Reverend Edward J. Szumal, Rector and President Reverend Alexander A. Cendrowski, Treasurer Reverend Edward D. Popielarz, Secretary Forty Seven 'A' if uk 'A' Eleven Wee Hdmini tl-atiale Council The Administrative council plays a truly important role in the affairs of Saint Mary's. Consisting of men holding key-positions, it acts as a counselling board to the Right Reverend Rector. The broad representation to be found in the Council affords it at all times an excellent and complete perspective of the state of the institution. In consequence of its many observations and sug- gestions, important changes and improvements are continually made in the spiritual, scholastic and athletic fields of Saint Mary's. The Administrative Council stands as the ever-vigilant eye guiding the expansion and progress made by the oldest Polish Institution of Higher Learning in America. Reverend Joseph Rybiriski Vice-Rector Reverend Wallace Filipowicz Vice-President Reverend Edward Popielarz Secretary Reverend Alexander Cendrowski Treasurer Reverend Ferdinand Sojka Registrar Reverend Constantine Cyran Seminary Dean Reverend Andrew VVotta Preparatory Dean Reverend Ladislaus Janiga Director of Activities Reverend Anthony Maksimik Spiritual Director My Dear Graduates : Hlnitium Sapientiae Timor Dominiw - True wisdom is founded on the fear of the Lord. - Such is the motto of St. lVlary's, and in parting I place it in your trust that it serve as both guide and inspiration for your entire life. The truth of this motto becomes tangibly and tragically obvious in view of the condition of todayis World full of chaos and confusion brought about by those who do not fear the Lord, viz. materialists, atheists, communists, etc. St. Mary's endeavored to make of you God-fearing men - HHomines timentes Dominumn - because only when a reverential fear of the Lord becomes the lodestone of inspirations and projects, can man contribute to the real progress of humanity. Codfs Wisdom is reflected in the Works of the man who fears Him. lt is his guide in everything he does. The Creator alone knows best what is good for humanity. And only that man who walks with reverence and humility in the light of Godis Wisdom can be considered qualified to lead his fellowmen to that good which can be attained on earth. uTimentes Dominurni'-God-fearing men-are the unaturall' enemies of those Whoido not fear the Lord. Collaboration with these is tantamount to a conscious and heinous betrayal of the Lord. Let your lives, therefore, unfold themselves over the paths of the careers that you have chosen. But Whether your span of life is long or short, be, I pray God, always God-fearing men -- HHomines timentes Dominumv. - ' 2 olfwignor agznma Forty Seven if -A' -A' if Fifteen The 5' cultq HE Faculty of Saint Mary's is composed princi- pally of men who themselves had received their undergraduate training here, who themselves had passed over the paths of education along which today they lead the many American boys of Polish descent who attend Orchard Lake. This excellent preparation adds greatly to the spirit of the institu- tion, and affords the members a better understanding of the students of Saint Mary's. Several of the others, on the other hand, have sought refuge at Orchard Lake from war-torn and enemy-infiltrated Poland. 'AC INCE the very first day that he came to Saint Mary's in the latter part of 1943 to take over the vacated position of Rector and President, Right Reverend Monsignor Edward Szumal has proceeded to inject into the execution of his duties in that re- sponsible post the energy, spirit and devotion which have so characterized his priestly life. His untiring efforts have brought great success and expansion to Saint Mary's, making it ever a greater and more im- portant American institution of higher learning. Reverend Joseph Rybinski, one of the oldest mem- bers of the Seminary Faculty in point of service, serves in the important dual capacity of Vice-Rector of the Institution and Dean of Discipline in the Seminary. Commanding a well-merited respect of all his students, Fr. Rybinski has been for years the in- spiring counsellor of hundreds of Ordinandi. Sixteen ir i' 'A' 'A' The majority of the members of the Faculty, having completed their philosophical and theological studies which led to their Ordination to the Holy Priesthood, were sent for post-graduate work and specialized training to the leading universities of Europe and America. Many pursued these courses in Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and Poland, while others remained in America, where they received their Doc- torates and Masters from such institutions of learn- ing as the Catholic University, Notre Dame, Mar- quette, Columbia, Michigan and Detroit. Reverend Wallace Filipowicz, who had pursued his graduate studies in Eastern European languages at Columbia University, is the VicePresident of the Institution and Dean of Studies in the College De- partment, in which capacity he exerts a paramount influence upon the numerous collegians. The many financial problems of the institution are most capably handled by Reverend Alexander Cen- drowski. Fr. Al, as he is popularly called on the campus, has faithfully served Saint Mary's since his Ordination in 1925. Dean of Studies in Seminary is amiable Reverend Constantine Cyran, a philosopher and theologian par excellence, and a faculty member at Orchard Lake since 1922. The Eagle Mr. Waldo Ashley, B. S. Rev. Francis Bardel, S. T. L. Rev. Aegidius Bartol, A. B. Dep. cf Physical Education Department of Polish Department of English Michigan State Normal College Tarnow Theological College Catholic University The Preparatory Department is efficiently headed by Reverend Andrew Wotta, who has held that responsible position for the last twenty years. Father Wotta also teaches Mathematics in the high school where his comprehensive method of instruction is long remembered by all his students. Secretary General of the Institution for the last eight years has been Reverend Edward Popielarz, whose effective guidance has successfully placed scores of candidates for the Priesthood into the various dioceses throughout the United States. Understand- ing, gracious and kind, Fr. Ed also heads the Pre- paratory Department of Religion. Reverend Ferdinand Sojka fills the post of Regis- trar, in which position he has distinguished himself as adept, precise and efficient. Besides this, he is professor of Latin in the College Department. Reverend Aegidius Bartol joined the St. Mary's faculty after completing his post-graduate work in English Literature at the Catholic University, and has ever since exerted at great literary influence on his many students through interesting and compre- hensive class lectures. Perhaps the most beloved member of the Faculty is Reverend John Buszek, a devoted teacher and a moulder of real gentlemen. Popular Father John is Rev. John Bogacz Rev. John Buszek, M. A. Rev. Alexander Cendrowski, A. B. Department of Polish Department of Natural Sciences Procurator and Treasurer St. Anselius Theological College Notre Dame University University of Detroit Catholic University Forty Seven ir 'A' 'lr ak Seventeen Rev. Constantine Cyran, S. T. D. Dr. Edward Dobski, M. D. R-ev, Wallace Filipowicz, M. A. Ph. D. School Physician Department of Polish Dellaffm-'ffllf Of Philosophy University of Michigan Columbia University Gregorian University the Spiritual Director of the Classics. A great ex-- ponent of the distinctive Spirit of St. Marys , he successfully serves as the Faculty Mentor for the student publication i'The Lake Oracle . A newcomer to the Faculty is Reverend Joseph Janiga, who this year began teaching Chemistry in the Prep Department after graduation from Catholic University. With the mention of competency, the name of Re- verend Ladislaus Janiga automatically makes its Way into the minds of all those who attended his Polish classes. Conjoining with his thorough explicatory method a unique system of practical application Um sound philosophy, he has been the guiding light of many students. To add, he holds the responsible position of Director of Extra-Curricular activities. Oft times referred to as Orchard Lake's Father Justin , Reverend Valerian Jasinski has been with the Department of Theology since 1939 when he came to America from Poland, several months before Germany's attack on that country. He has been ex- tremely active in patriotic and religious activities among the Polonia in America for the last eight years. 1 Rev. Joseph Janiga, A. B. Rev. Ladislaus Janiga, M. T. Rev. Valerian Jasinski, S. T. D. Department of Natural Sciences Department of Polish Department of Theology Catholic University Marquette University Gregorian University University of Detroit Jagiellonian University Jagiellonian University Eighleen if ir ir ik Th e Eagle Rev. Michael Koltuniak, A. B. Rt. Rev. Ladislaus Krzyiosiak, Rev. Joseph Kubik, M. A. Dep. of Classical Languages B. S. Department of Natural Sciences University of Michigan Spiritual Guidance University of Detroit University of Michigan Reverend Michael Koltuniak, who has been with St. Mary's for the last three years. is instructor in Latin and Greek, as well as the Dean of Men in the College Department. Reverend Joseph Kubik, Professor of Biology, is the affable Dean of Men in the lower division of the Prep Department, Where he is a tireless promoter of various student activities. Mr. Peter Lobaza is the beloved senior member of the Faculty. Associated with the Department of Polish, he affords his students a rich Polish cultural back-ground. The Spiritual Director of the Seminary, Reverend Anthony Maksimik, is indeed a profound Philosophy Professor, as Well as energetic Moderator of the Seminary Sodality. He is one of the oldest members of the Faculty, spending all of his years since Ordina- tion at Orchard Lake. Loving and paternal Reverend Francis Orlik has long served St. Mary's in many varied posts. He spe- cializes in English Composition and Rhetoric, and takes the leading hand in directing the Campus Mis- sion Crusade activities. Congenial school librarian, Reverend Andrew Pa- welczak is affiliated with the English Department of the College, Where his exacting instructions in Mr. Peter Lobaza, M. A. Rev. Anthony Maksimik, Ph. B. Rev. Francis Orlik, A. B. Department of Polish Department of Philosophy Department of English Lwow Teachers' College Appolinarius University University of Michigan Forty Seven ir 'A' uk 'A' Nineteen Rev. Andrew Pawelczak, A. B. Mr. Andrew Piwowarski, M. A. Rev. Edward Popielarz, Ph. B. Department of English Dep. cf Classical Languages Department of Religion Notre Dame University Jagiellonian University Catholic University University of Detroit Composition and Rhetoric are extremely popular with the students. 'Mr. Andrew Piwowarski, Professor of the Classics, is one of the original faculty men who were on the teaching staff when the institution was still located in Detroit. Reputed as the institutional chronicler, his tireless pen has produced a number of Latin verse compositions. Another Catholic University graduate and new member of the Faculty is Reverend John Rozak, Religion instructor and Athletic Director. Genial, understanding, Reverend Edward Skrocki possesses all the fine qualities of a highly esteemed and deeply devoted teacher. Most notable of these perfections is his unique aesthetic sense for literature, music and art. Full of verve and vitality, Reverend Joseph Swastek is the inspiring instructor of History. His endless research Work creates of him a veritable book-Worm, and much of his time is devoted to Polish-American historical activities, Unassuming and reserved Reverend Henry Torzala serves in the capacity of Dean of Men in the upper division of the Prep Department, while teaching Sociology and History of Philosophy in the College Department. Rev. John Rozak, S. T. L. Rev. Joseph Rybinski, S. T. D. Rev. Edward Skrocki, M. A. Department of Religion Department of Theology Department of English Catholic University University of Freiburg University of Detroit Twen ly ir 'ir if if University of Louvain The Eagle Rev. Ferdinand Sojka, M. A. Rev. Joseph Swastek, M. A. Rev. Henry Torzala., L. Ph. Dep. of Classical Languages Department of Social Sciences Department of Social Sciences University of Michigan Notre Dame University Catholic University Catholic University Angelican University Reverend Henry Waraksa, a graduate of the Detroit Institute of Music, is the industrious and successful director of the Music Department at St. Mary's. His Schola Cantorum has Won world-Wide acclaim and his Annual Spring Concerts have known extraordinary success. Reverend Francis Bardel, a popular Retreat Master, is the professor of Homiletics in the Theology Depart- nient. Recently ordained Reverend John Bogacz is in- structor of Polish in the Prep Department, where he is loyal in keeping alive the traditional songs and dances of his native Poland. A definite authority on the Psalms, as well as pro- found theologian, Reverend Adolph Tymczak is pro- fessor of Dogma in the Seminary Department. Rever- end Tymczak was formerly a professor at the Catholic University in Lublin, Poland. Mr. Waldo Ashley, who joined the Faculty last Fall, is the favorite and popular Instructor of Physical Education and Coach of Varsity Sports. Rev. Adolph Tymczak, Ph. D. S. T. D. Department of Theology Rev. Henry Waraksa., B. Mus. Department of Music Rev. Andrew Wotta., B. S. Department of Natural Sciences University of Lwow Pius X Institute University of Michigan Angellcan University Detroit Institute of Music University of Detroit Forty Seven 'k 'A' 'A' if Twenty One is .XL 1 , X + K2 1. x N I I I -- jx 1 - FN! N I I 1 N L W A I ff l ..-: X f X X z T g f I MQ ff 5 Act II Ordiuaudi College Graduates Preparatory Graduates F I D N ,Lt N D ' AUSE of our joy! Pray for us. Our joy is Christ, your Son. Our joy is the priesthood of your Son. The priesthood of Christianity owes so much of what it is to you, dear Mother of God! P Queen of angels, patriarchs, prophets, martyrs and priests! Pray for us. We need your prayers, We need your help. We the Alteri Christi, your other sons, beg you to help us carry on the work of your Son-to teach the Gospel, to baptize His redeemed children and to continue the flow of graces from His Sacrifice of the Cross-the Mass. Dear Mary, Mother of God-Our Mother! Pray for us! Twenty Four uk -A' -Af ak The Eagle Reverend Fllbert J. Flugustyn Diocese of Scranton 0 Queen of Heazfen, Most Holy Mary, we offer ourselves to Thy per- petual Honor aind Service. Reverend Leo L. Hulinski Archdiocese of Detroit Q? Gil VI 0 Twenty Five 1 W7 if K M 1 Mix Twenty Six Reverend PeterJ. Harewski Diocese of Providence O Sweetest Mother, in the Blood of Jesus Christ and in Thy intercession are all our hopes. Reverend Edwin F1.SzczygieI Archdiocese of Detroit Reverend Edward J. LUiIk Archdiocese of Detroit By Thine Immaculate Conception, O Mary, make our bodies pure and our spirits holy. Reverend Edward J. Zawodniak Diocese of Scranton 'Vw VI 0 Twenty Seven HE College Graduate stands humbly on Commencement Day before his Heavenly Mother, and in earnest prayer utters sincere gratefulness to Mary, his Immaculate patroness, for the gentle Guiding Hand She had placed and sustained on his timorous shoulder through the difficult years he had spent at Saint Mary's. Under Her faithful patronage and protection he passed those four years of spiritual progress, intellectual preparation and physical training to great personal advantage. He stands today at the treshold of tomorrow, and on the bright horizon of the future clearly views the sight of the Holy Vocation he had chosen. He realizes then that it was Mary, who had copiously shed enlightment to aid him in making the important decision. Deep thankfulness permeates his grateful heart as he suppliantly raises his eyes and whispers the ejaculation: Seat of Wisdom, Pray for us! 1- 'Ni F 'l'l Q11 'l'l -4 E CD J Q' l'1 I L5 I we 1+ 1+ 11- -4 F 1 CD f'l'l OJ CQ 5' Edwin Finthony Bakun Detroit, Michigan Blessed be the Holy ami Immacziiate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. michael Sebastian Danko Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania Twenty Nine P7 Thirty if 0 W it! Francis George Hunger Detroit. Michigan 0 Mary, Thou didst enter the world without staing do Thou obtain from God, that we may leave it without sin. Edward Louis Hazmierczak Buffalo, New York Eugene John I-iazmierczak South River. New Jersey To Thee, O Virgin Mother, who ICHSI never foiifflzefl by any spot of origi- nal or actual sin, we comnzenfl and entrust the purity of our hearts. martin michael Komosinski South Amboy, New Jersey 5' Kgs . ,X Zag, rg Thirly One W7 !z r ' fum Thirty Two Edward Frank Horalewski Toledo, Ohio Holy Mother, pierce us through In our hearts each wound rmew Of Our Sazziour crucified. lllalter Donald Kozlowski Toledo, Ohio Stanislaus Finthony hrzysiak Wilmington, Delaware Mary most sorrowful, Mother Christians, Pray for us. John Hloysius Kwok Chicago, Illinois Thirty Three Qrr 1 llhx Henry Victor Lex Buffalo, New York Sweez Heart of Mary, be our Salm tion. John Stanley michalak Omaha, Nebraska Thirty Four Vincent Joseph Uebus South Ambny, New Jersey 0 Heart most pure of the Blessed Virgin Mary, obtain for us from Jesus pure and humble hearts. Paul Edward Pindel Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Thirty Five Stanislaus lllilliam Piorkowski Forest City, Pennsylvania Holy Mary, Refuge of Sinners, pray without ceasing for as who have re- course to Thee. John Joseph Rakoczy River Rouge, Michigan 1 Mix Thirty Six Qri Stanislaus Edward Schinski Passaic, New Jersey Virgin most powerful and Mother of mercy, we consecrate ourselves to zflzine Immaculate Heart. Edward Frank Synowiak Buffalo, New York Thirty Seven X Qrr 1 Mix Thirty Eight John Flnthony Szamooki Webster, Massachusetts Vouchsaife that we may praise Thee, 0 Sacred Virging Give as strength against thine enemies. Hnthony Edward Zaleski South Amboy, New Jersey Hrthur Joseph Zaleski South Amboy. New Jersey Behold, O Vary of God, at Thy Feet zrretcherl sinners who have recourse to Thee, and zcho' trust in Thee. lllalter Joseph Ziemba Detroit, Michigan Thirty Nine Herbert Peter Zoromski Galloway, Wisconsin and after Thy Delivery, Pray for us qi AIL thou star of ocean, God's own mother blest, Ever sinless Virgin, Gate of heavenly rest. Oh! by Gabriel's Ave, Uttered long ago, Eva's name reversing 7 Stablish peace below. J Break the captiVe's fetters, 'F Light of blindness pour, V' All our ills expelling, 6 Every bliss implore. Wg K g Show thyself a Mother, Q May the Word divine, s 1 I Born for us thine Infant, 1 ' 1 , Hear our prayers through thine. 'uhm Forty -k ik -Af -k The Eagle Thou Who zfast a, Virgin before, in l Pamietaj S . Ilia q' get QXL'ZN'BIS' dz1S rok szkolny. P0 czterech latach p1'acy11ad6sz1a 611W1la roziqki. Ma111y 011115616 St. 1Xf1Zl.1'y'S - uasze kO1Cg'1L1111 Najiwietszej Marii Pa1111y. . Rozstauie to 1116 jest latwe. 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Umieri wypisab slowo po slowie, Co marzg w myilach, co w sercu noszg . .. Wszystko, co boli. co cieszy szczerze, A Co sam obaczg, co mi kto powie... Dumkg po dumce, slcrwo po slowie . .. 11 A czy ktbry z nas zaponmi kiedy 0 przepigknych, Wzruszajqcych 11oWel- kach Sienkiewicza? Zawsze chyba zablyinie nam Iza W oczach na wspoumie- nie o Janku Muzykancie, tym Wiejskim chlopczynie, kt6ry wszgdzie slyszal granie . . . Sosny, buki, brzeziny - Wszystko mu gralo, a skrzypce ipiewaly najpigkniej . . . jauko, kt6ry mia! duszg geniusza, a zgasl przedwczeiuie . . . Jauko, nad ktdrym szumizg, brzozy . . . Rzewnoid zawsze napehii serca nasze, gdy Wspomuimy Latarnika, polskiego Wygnahca, ktbry na obczyinie z placzem czytywal Pima Tadeusza, lub gdy wspomnimy o polskim Wygnaiicu na Mari- pozie, kt6ry m6WiI jgzykiem pro1'0k6W biblijnych . . . Putrament, Skawiiiski, Janko Muzykant p6jdQ z nami W Swiat na zawsze, by nam cizlgle przypomi- nad St. Mary's. Poza literature! Wspominad bqgdziemy takie polskq pieiii, kt6rg slyszeliimy rok rocznie W kaplicy, W audytorium, na radio i W wesolym kolendowaniu, chodzqc wieczorem od jednego budynku do drugiego. Wirtid nocnej ciszy... Sliczna Panienka . . . Lulajie, Iezuniu . . . Bracia, patrzcie jeno . . . i tyle, tyle inuych kolend, kt6re staly sig czgiciad naszego Zycia - Wszystkie one zostang z nami na zawsze. Nie zatrzg sig nam w pamigci mile echa pieini ludowych i studenckich: G6ra1u, czy ci nie ia1...Hej, idem w 1as...Rozkwita1y pa1ki...Krakowia- czek ci ja...jak szybko mijajq chwi1e...Dlugo i blogo Spiewad bgdziemy pieini, czule Wspominajzgc uczelnig, kt6ra Wlala W nasze serca te zlote melodie polskie, co - jak iwiat Swiatem bgdzie - poplynq, rzewnym lub junackim Forty Two 'k ak uk ir The Eagle eehenl Od bieguna do bieguna i, gdziekolwiek je uslyszymy, przyponma nam umilowane St. Mary's. Czesto zaa, rano i wiecz6r, nucie bedzierny slodkie zwrotki: Kiedy ranne wstajac zorze . . . i Wszystkie nasze dzienne sprawy . . . te pieini-1nodlitwy. kt6re codziennie przez cztery lata Spiewaliimy w kaplicy szkolnej rano i wiecz6r. One to czynily modlitwe nasza slodsza i goretsza, one to napawaly serca otucha i wiara. One tei czesto w przyszloici zwracae beda nasze myili do Orchard Lake, do naszej kaplicy ukocllanej. VVreszcie trzecia gldwna wiazanka wspomnien 0 St. Mary's sklada sie z naboienstwa do Patronki naszej szkoly, Najiwietszej Marii Panny. Nad Wszystkie inne naboienstwa, to czule przywiazanie do Marii Matki. najglebiej chyba wniklo nam w serca. Codziennie przeciei odmaWiali51ny rdianiecg do- rocznie braliimy udzial W naboienstwie nlajowynl i paidziernikowyrng Spie- waliemy rzewne staropolskie godzinkig sluchaliimy nauki i kazania 0 Naj- Swietszej Marii Pannie: naleieliimy do Sodalicji. A kt62 z nas ze wzruszenienl nie beclzie wspominal 0 tyln pieknyul zwy- czaju majowyln Spiewania pieini maryjnycll przy naszej Slicznej grocie? Sta- waliimy kolem przy Najiwietszej Panience, Patronce naszej, i ipiewaliimyi Chwalcie laki umajone . . . Czeicf Marii, czeici i chwala . . . Po gcirach, doli- nach rozlega sig dzwon . . . Witaj Swieta i Niepokalana . . . Te przeiliczne lnelodie zawsze echem swoim nosie nas beda w teczowa kraine wsponmien, gdzie grota kolegium Najiwietszej Panny zawsze W zieleni stae bedzie. Kolegium Najiw. Marii Fanny bylo dla nas przez cztery lata prawdziwa skarbnica najrzadszych klejnotciw i bogactw rnaryjnych. Skrzydlami aniola uczelnia nasza potrafila wznieie nas na wyiyny i stawie przed Matka Boia, dajac nam gorace, dzieciece przywiazanie do Dziewicy, majacej korone z sled- miu gwiazd. T0 tei kaidy posag, kaidy obraz Marii bedzie dla nas wiecznym wspomnieniem tej szkoly, kt6rej Patronka jest Najewietsza Panna. Z taka to wiazanka iywych i osobistych wspomnien opuszczamy Orchard Lake i ruszamy w Swiat. VVspomnienia te, proste i rzewne, serca nasze krzepie beda przez dlugie lata, skrzydla przypinae nam beda lotne, tak, ie ku niebu zawsze kierowae bedzielny svve zamiary. 'Wspomnienia te beda dla nas zawsze diwignia duszy . . . galezia. za kt6ra chwytae sie bedzie W razie znekania clusza nasza przez Cale iycie . . . owocexn, lct6ry1n posilae sie bedziemy do staroici . . . pieinia, kt6ra czesto zamieni sie w clziekczynna modlitwg idaca w niebo za to, Ze mieliinly to wielkie szczeicie nczye sig w kolegium pod wezwaniem i opieka Najiwietszej Marii Panny. Forty Se-.en if ak i' -k Forty Three , HE High School Graduate is proud that he is able to complete his preparatory training under the everwatchful eye of Our Lady in the Immaculate Conception, proud to tell everyone that he had attended Her School. Through the four years of his academic endeavor, he had con- stantly come to Her with all his difficulties and problems, because She was and always will be his Special Mother. It was to Her that, as a fledgling, he came seeking Her guidance and patronage, as he embarked upon what, at that time, seemed to him a new and hazardous scholastic journey in Her boarding schoolg it is to Her that today, as a young man standing on the threshold of his maturity, he comes to speak at Her Altar, resplendent on this joyous day in all its possible earthly grandeur, words of sincere gratitude and thanksgiving: Mother of Love and of Mercy, Pray for us! I 'H ' 'I 1 I' I' i 1 I' F r l N Forty Four -Af -Af -k -A' The EHQIG A Reverend Henry Torzala Class Master Praise forever be to Mary Immacu- late, the ever-Virgin Mother. Robert Russell Rednarski Hamtramck, Michigan N425 sv 241 IDQII Forty Five I hxx M Forty Six Raymond Carl Biegas Detroit, Michigan O Mary, Our Hope, Pray for us Edward Leonard Budzinski Hamtramck, Michigan Leopold LUojciech Ci8StOl:l Luck. Poland Mother of Love. of Sorrow, and of mercy, Pray for us. U Sigismund Francis Danielak Hamtramck, Michigan NL D, H Forty Seven 1 Forty Eight Q'-1' 44 Q e i :hmm i Francis Vincent Dziurak Brooklyn, New York Holy Mary, Deliver us from the pains of hell. Emil John Ewanovvicz Hamtramck, Michigan Edwin Stanislaus Galaszevvski Detroit, Michigan 0 Virgin Mary, Mother of jesus, make us saints. Raymond John Gill Chicago, Illinois YA ll-ll sxb Av Forty Nine 'ML ' Y Qrr Jerome Hnthony Grenzicki Detroit, Michigan 0 Mary, Virgin Mother of God, Pray to Jesus for us. Joseph Thomas Grzelak Detroit, Michigan lllitold Francis Hryniewicz Suffield, Connecticut 0 Mary, make us to live in God, with Cod, and for God. Jerome Leon Jablonski Detroit, Michigan 6 1111! sw!! lv Fifty One '57 ,I Fifty Two Raymond Joseph Hnybel Hamtramck, Michigan 0 Mary, Mother of Grace and Moth- er of Mercy, do Thou protect us from our enemies. Hrthur Robert Hoscinski Detroit, Michigan Flnthony Raymond Hosnik Detroit, Michigan Bless us, Mary Maiden mild. Robert'Richard Kraszevvski Dearborn, Michigan Ni l, il MIDI Fifty Three f W7 if K My 1 ui Fifty Four Stanislaus Casimir Hukulski Thou art Hamtramck, Michigan our Mother, 0 Virgin Mary: Keep us safe lest we ever offend Thy Dear Son. - Casimir Sebastian Kwiatkovvski Nowogr6dek, Poland i 1 i i 3 Raymond Joseph Lesinski Dearborn. Michigan Virgin Mary, Mother of Cod, inter- cede for us, that we may lay hold of they joys of eternal life. John Joseph Lewko Hazel Park, Michigan XQ , 4, Mill Fifty Five ,ng QV! Fifty Six 44 Q, s i Wim i Jerome Stephen Lukaszewski Detroit, Michigan 0 Queen of Heaven, 0 Sweetest Mother, in the Blood of jesus Christ and in Thy intercession are all our hopes. Stanislaus Edward mile-wski Detroit, Michigan John Joseph mirecki Garden City Park, New York Mother of goodness and mercy, we irnplore Thee, be ever mindful of our personal and spiritual safety. Stanislaus John Honievvicz New Britain, Connecticut 11 ll-DI X6 Av Fifty Seven Fifty Eight Wi 44 Q, V X 1 - l Wu! Joseph Flnthony Placek Detroit, Michigan 0 Mary most holy, do Thou obtain for us true sorrow for our sins, sin- cere amendment, and fidelity to God for the rest of our lives. Bernard John Poniatovvski Pinconning, Michigan Norbert Constantine Przezdziecki Wyandotte, Michigan Blessed art Thou, 0 Virgin Mary, by the Loral God most high, above all women upon the earth. Bernard Hdam Puczkowski Cleveland, Ohio 21 .2, IIII Fifty Nine Edward Francis Rogowski Detroit, Michigan Most high Queen of the universe, Mary ever Virgin, make intercession for our peace and salvation. Thaddeus Stanislaus Ramotovvski Chojnowek, Poland qv! 1 r Q 1 Sixty Vlorbert Joseph Romej Detroit, Michigan W e fly to Thy Patronage, 0 Holy M other of God, and deliver us always from all dangers. John Duane Sabiniewicz Toledo, Ohio NC Q, I+! Mill Sixty One r-...Q 44 Sixty Two Joseph John Smutnik Detroit, Michigan We proclaim Thee Blessed amo-ng women, 0 Immaculate Virgin and most compassionate Mother oy' Goal. Henry Herbert Sobocinski Detroit, Michigan michael Don Sordyl Pinconning, Michigan 0 Most Holy Mother, we desire to love and to honor Thee with all our hearts. Richard Thomas Szafranski , Detroit, Michigan E51 li-ll X Sixty Three f Sixty Four Wi if 6 'Wi im! ' Richard Erwin Szczodrovvski Garden City, Michigan 0 Dearest Mother, grant that we may be ever faithful anal grateful through- out our lives for your Motherly af- fection ancl intercession. John Joseph Tama Scranton, Pennsylvania Joseph Richard lllalczak Detroit, Michigan 0 Mother of Mercy, behold our mise- rkw and have pdy on zu, Thy chi- dren. Donald Ulilliam lllhalen Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania NL D, C1 lil!! Sixty Five W f QV! if 1 ui Sixty Six Stanislaus Flnthony llllodkowski Przytuly, Poland Most Holy Mary, we offer ourselves to Thy perpetual honor and service. QDURE as the snow, we say. - Ah! never flake Fell through the air One-tenth as fair As Mary's soul was made for Christ's dear sake. Virgin Immaculate, The whitest whiteness of the Alpine snows, Beside thy stainless spirit, dusky grows. Pure as the stars. Ah! never lovely night Wore in its diadem So pure a gem As that which fills the ages with its light. Virgin Immaculate, The peerless splendors of thy soul by far Outshine the glow of heaven's serenest star. ir -k The Eagle Forty Seven if -Af Wddriecjni e tehnq C ZUT Okz1.1v.11iedalekq pizyszloic rysujc xx' uiuyiulc IiEl5Zj'11l p1'zyjc11111e ' wspo111111c111a z ostatnich czterech lat. Przebleghiiiiy 1x'yz11acz011y kurs uauki i 6XYiCZCl:1 i dzii stajemy u progu szczesuej przyszloici. Nic: hyly to lata dla 119.5 za harclzo trudne, pouiewai Zycie uasze hylo 11120116 i uwy- godnione p0SwiQce11ia111i i1111ych. Myil 0 11ich hyla czesto W hiegu tygodni i miesiecy szkohiych - ale 111026: czasem uawet, xx'i1111ie sie dzii p1'zyznaje111y, calkowicie 0 nich zapo111i11aliS111y. Lecz radoic i szczgicie ch1ia dzisiejszego Obudza W sercach uaszych jakohy Z spokojuego letargu poczucia wdziecz- 11OSCi i podzigkowauia ty111 wszystkim, kterzy sie 11' jakikolwiek sposbb przy- czynili do l11'ZCCZyXViSt11iC11iZ3I. nam tej obecuej chwili t1'iL1111'fL1 i zwycigstwa --A tI'iL11'I1fU i zwyciestwa had trudimiciami 11a11kowy111i, had niebezpieczeiistwfi- 111i mlodoici, nad przeszkodami iwiata i had pokusami zlego. Padamy wiec pierw na kolana na golej ziemi przed naszym Stwdrczg Bogiem, i z glehi serca dziekujemy Mu za laski uiwigcajacce, dary L11HySh1 i zdolnoici, przebaczenia win i przestepstw. Blogoslawieiistwo Boga milo- siernego cloprowadzilo nas szczgiliwie do pierwszego okresu Zycia naszego. . . . O dzieki Ci, Panic, Za Twe hojne dary, za Twe dohrodziejstwa, ktdrym 11ie masz miary . . . U Ze moiemy dzii stanzic przed Swiatem i 11111 odwainie glosic nasze cze- iciowe Wtajemniczenie W jego dziwne i nieraz oblqkajzgce sposoby postcgpu i rozwoju zawdzieczamy na pierwszym miejscu uaszym drogim rodzicom, ktcmrzy, czesto Sami nie nlajzgc sposobnoici zyskania wyksztalcenia formal- nego, gorzgco postanowili w swych sercach, ie dzieci icl1 otrzymaje ten Zloty i drogocenuy szanc szkoly i naukig zawdzigczamy to naszym odwaiuym Ojcom i Matkom, kt6rzy dzielnie i meinie zwalczali dni trudnoici i czasy niedostatecznoici silnq wolg do pracy, i Wiary W Opatrznoic Boizgg zawdzig- czamy to naszym pieszczzgcym Tatusiom i Mamusiom, kt61'zy czestym po- SWiQCCI'liC111 i sa111ozapa1'cie111, nie zwaiajzgc na osobiste niewygody i przy- kroici, umoiliwili nam uczeszczac do najlepszej moiliwie szkoly. Dzieki takie i starszym braciom i siostrom, i innym krewnym, za ich wspomaga- mia materiahie i duchowe W czasach potrzeby i slaboici. Czesto ich slowa zachety dodawaly nam otuche i nowq, sile, by przezwycieiyc trudnoici Zycia i szkoly. Do kaidego wyraieuia slew wdzieczuoici 111115223 byc wlacczeni takie i ci niewyslawieui bohaterowie wy111agaj:g,cej i nudnej Iawy szkolnej - profe- sorowie. Rzeczywistnie szczeiliwi sie dzii czujemy, Ze mieliimy za naszych p1'zew6dcc3w i nauczycieh g1'O11O ksieiy i Swieckich, ktdrzy, przepojeni du- cl1em poiwiecenia 113 wiekszq chwale Boiq, 11iest1'udzenie pracowali nad 1121.- szym wyksztalceuiem duchownym, jako tei i LIITIYSIOXYXYII, calkowicie nie zwaiajqc na osobiste ofiary, ktdrych praca ich sie domagala. Nie dziwno wiec, ie zbierajq sie teraz 11' oczu naszych sloclkie Izy -- meskie lzy serdeczuej wdziecznoici i podziekowania. if ir Sixty Seven 5 Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow. Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time . . . A -Shakespeare. What is Tomorrow? What is Time? The Poet answers the baffling questions most appropriately by saying that, Tomorrow is a Grain of Sand in the infinite Desert of Time, and Time is a Drop of Water in the abysmal Ocean of Eternity . No phrase of words will ever fetter the escape of elusive Time, no thought of man will ever imprison the flight of capricious Time. And so the Poet sings -- Run, run, run, Ye fleeting Seconds, Time your movement onward beckonsg O, turn Ye not to look behind, Lest only Sorrow thou might find. E HAYE finished the preparatory stage of our scholastic training and intellectual development. Four years of Time have been spent in achieving this seemingly magnificent accomplishment. If today someone were to ask us why we had toiled so tirelessly in the fertile fields of know- ledge, plowing, planting, tilling and reaping, we would unhesitatingly answer. For the Future that lies before us - for Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Tomorrow is a Future . . . The Poet cants his Song . . . How enthralling and captivating is the Thought of the Future . . . And the Future is Tomorrowi . . . Tomorrow with all its promises and hopes, with all its cheer and happiness, with all its confidence and fearlessness . . . Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow . . . VVe have been prepared to enter into a difficult world of mental chaos and social confusion. VVe have been given the Christian Foundations upon which to build the better, the brighter World of Tomorrowg we have been given the Catholic Principles which to apply to our reforms and amend- ments. VVe have been taught that the grace of God is the Strength of the World, the Strength upon which we should lean. For the rest of our lives We shall begin each day knowing that our Almighty Creator will grant suf- ficient Grace, sufficient Strength of Soul, to meet every need and every emergency. The Divine Truths that Man is created in the image and likeness of God , that Man has a Soul which is iinmortalu, that All men are created equal , these no longer are mere objective dogmas - they have become obsessions with us, sacred obsessions with our Souls for which we are ready to lay down our lives, willing to pay the supreme sacrifice. Sixty Eight -Ar -lr 1' -k The Eagle On the bright horizon of the Future the Poet sights evil signs of unrest in the World, and he senses an impending Danger . . . There is disagreement among men- - not one of Thoughts or Emotions, not one of Philosophies or Sciences, but an irreconcilable disagreement of the Truth . . . Tomorrow there will be War . . . Tomorrow thei brave Knights of God will face the cowering Tyrant of Perdition . . . And Tomorrow there will be a battle at Armageddon . . . And Tomorrow . . . Our Catholic Education has given us more than mere knowledge - it has imbued us with a powerful and active Faith - a Faith which was first taught in a School two thousand years ago. That School was Christ's Schoolg the First College of Faith was Christ's College. Its enrollment was small - only twelve. And even of these one was not graduated into Eternal Happi- ness. The term was short - only three years. But the time was long enough for the Master to teach His Disciplines the most essential Truth of all Learning - Faith. Then He sent them into the world: K'Going, therefore, teach ye all nations, baptizing them . . . 'T Giving them Faith. And after the Master had taught His Lesson, He left the Earthg and His disciplines then compiled a syllabus of all His essential Teachings and called it their Creed -- the Apostles' Creed. And they began it with the Fundamental Truth -- lf be- lieve in God . . . All our knowledge is based upon this adamantine credo. Undoubtedly many others will match and even surpass us in knowledge of facts, in information about events. But none will approach us in Faith. The XVorld does not need our theoretical knowledge, our practical re- search, experimentation, and investigation - it has too much of these now. VVhat the World needs is our Faith. We must teach the World this Faithg we must teach the World the Charity which flows from Faithg we must teach the VVorld the Humility upon which Faith dependsg we must teach the Vtforld to repeat after us: I believe in God . . . H The world must learn to always say with the simplicity of Childhood, with the courage of Youth, with the conviction of Maturity, with Faith, and Hope, and Love, I believe in God . . . 'I And so the Poet ends his lay . . . Sing loudly, thy Song, Oh, Youth! Sing proudly, thy Song of Truth! Ring wide thy Tune to All, That me World may hear thy call! The Future brings with it glorious Victory for the Forces of Good . 4 . Tomorrowl there will be rejoicing in the Heavens above the Stars . . . And Tomorrow Faitsh will conqwer the World . . . And Tomorrow the Sun of Truth will shine upon a barren Earth . . . And men will see . . . Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow . . . Forty Seven -A' if -k -k Sixty Nme lLast Will and Testament LTHOUGH the physical weakness of the class of 1947 is very great in its last hours, its brain is phenomenally bright and active, therefore, whatever bequests it makes, although they may not seem the happiest or most precious selections to its beneficiaries, are made with the best of its judgment and discretion. The Class of 1947 of St. Maryls Preparatory, having come to the end of its long life in a peaceful and undisturbed state of what it has always been pleased to call mind, does, hereby, give, bequeath and devise all its wordly goods and possessions, with all the appurtenances and hereditaments thereunto belonging, as seemth wise and fitting in its judgment, without taking advise or counsel from anyone, and without being influenced in the least by past favors or disfavors, past kindness or unkindness, to the fol- lowing: TO THE ADMINISTRATION, we leave our indebtedness for the mani- fold sacrifices and perpetual endeavor with which they made St. Mary the great institution that it is today. TO OUR FACULTY OF SAINT MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL, we be- queath our visions, all in good and unmutilated condition. TO OUR BELOVED AND APPRECIATED DEAN OF MEN, we leave, not a thing of the past, but a promise for the future: that his guidance of us as boys today, may be the determining factor of us as men tomorrow. TO THE COMING SENIOIRS, we leave everything that goes with a fourth year man, but most of all sincere wishes of success in all your future undertakings. May God bless you All! TO ALL LOXVER CLASSMEN, we leave the following advice: In pro- mulgating your esoteric cogitations, or articulating your superficial senti- mentalities and amicable or psychological observations, beware of plati- tudinous ponderosity. Let your conversational communications possess a clarified conciseness, a compact comprehensibleness, coalescent consistency and a concatenated cogency. Eschew all conglomerations of flatulent garrulity, jejune babblement and asinine affections. Sedulously avoid all polysyllabic profundity, pompous prolixity, psit- taceous vacuity, ventriloquial verbosity and veniloquent vapidity. Shun all double-entendres, purient jocosity and pestiferous profanity, obscurant or apparent, and, above all, don't use big words. DEAR ALMA MATER, we now take leave of your humble but hal- lowed walls, wherein for the past four years we have received a training in the splendid harmony 'of three cultures: Catholic, American and Polish. As to our personal possessions, we leave the following: I, Bernie, leave all my bow ties, girlish sweaters, and my shaving mug. I, Edzki, leave my old razor blades and my worn-out book, How to Get Along with Girls . I I, Ray, leave all my toothaches and pains, and ability for killing time. I, Iszki, leave all my hours of daydreaming and unique way of blushing. I, Danny, leave my black pegs, cheerleading captaincy and marked pinochle cards. I, Brooklyn, leave one of my treasured possessions: the bark from the Tree that Grows in Brooklyn . of the C ass of ll 47 I, Moe, leave all my ambiguous defenses of Hamtramck and my col- lection of facts and figures about Little Poland. I, Gaga, leave my carpet sweeper and other household apparatusses. I, Giles, leave my aches and pains, voluminous excuses, glib tounge and ability of very often being excusibly absent from class. I, Mickey, leave all my piano Boogie arrangements together with my rendition of Rhapsody in Blue. I, joe G., leave my carbon copies of English notes. and wood-craft knack. I, Vetold, leave my paper business to some unfortunate oncoming Senior. I, jabby, leave my collection of Pepsi'l bottle caps and jug of cider. I, Archie, leave my Dentist excusesi' and my extraordinary ability for skipping Study Halls. I, Koz, leave my drags with Fathers I. A. Janiga and A. I. Wotta which should be used only when absolutely necessary. I, Krass, leave my secret formula on how to make Spam sandwiches after lights out to any Midnight Snack eater. I, Kuks, leave all my corny jokes, gags, and Polish puns. I, Lizzy, leave all my used up razor blades, five o'clock shadow and chemically prepared shaving lotions. I, Lefty, leave a managing share of the Senior-junior canteen with all the tricks of the trade. I, Luke, leave the seat cover from my chair, a Good Luck Rabbit's foot and my knack for Polish. I, Millie, leave my office as class president and all my hair shampoos, oils, tonics and wave sets. I, Johnnie M., leave my position on the Oracle to any prospective typists. I, Bomba, leave my book Reduce VVithout Exercise , and all my un- finished airplane models. I, joe P., leave my padded rocker and radio, plus all the latest magazines for pleasant hours of loafing. I, Ponie, leave my linoleum, and my Blue Chamberl' with all its secret panels for hiding food. I, Gus, leave my Amber Room and matching yellow and blue shoes. I, Puchie, leave my'old Worn-out alarm clock which always rings at four A. M. for any plugger. I, I, I, I, 1, I, pages I, I, Rum, leave my screeching violin and shattered nerves. Ruggles, leave my scientific data and ideas on perpetual motion. Norbie, leave my room, 2242 with its holey wallsi' and bookcase. Sabin, leave my Toledo newspapers, and my aromatic shaving lotions. joe S., leave my worn-out negatives and my knowledge of photography. Hank, leave the spaces between the lines of the Lake Oracle Prep and the three-legged card table with its cigarette burns. Shaeffer, leave all my pin curlers, hair nets and rusty bobby pins. Dixie, leave an Interlinear Translation of Virgil with all my own cor- rections and revisions. I, jack T., leave my broken chair and all my Ciiemisri-5' and Latin notes. I, Kaz, leave my undisputed priority of sitting near the Radiator. I, Joe W., leave some of my blondes, brunettes and readheads, plus all my corny jokes. , I, Don, leave my trombone, musical ability and my knack of getting up on time for chapel. 14nd New Zetlf bream . . . LOXYLY and steadily the Ship of Time sails across the Ocean of Eternity as lapping waves disturb the calm surface and stir mem- ories of long ago . . . XYe look into the future and see that following the tradition of the former Alumni, the Class of '47, after a decade of separation, arrived at their beloved Alma Mater for their Class Reunion. Boasting an innumerable amount of dignitaries in its ranks, the members of the class were greeted by the Most Reverend Joseph A. Placek, Ph.D., S. T. D., D. D., and Msgr. Stanley E. Milewski, D. D., LL. D., vice rector and Spiritual Director of the Seminary Department. Fathers Joseph Grzelak, Ph. D., and Anthony Iiosnik, M. S., were seen saying their breviary. As was known to all, they were heads of the Seminary and College of Sciences respectively. Seen from the rectory was Doctor Robert Iiraszewski performing his aquatic stunts in the adjoining lake. Mr. Kraszewski, besides being a noted obstetrician, was known internationally for his record breaking performances in the 1952 Olympics held at Detroit. Taking the place of the aging Father Wfotta, we find Rev. Emil Ewanovich, M. A., Dean of the High School Department. In the solitude of the St. Mary's Campus Chapel, we find Father Stanley C. Kukulski, IXLM.. thanking God for the safe trip he had from the deep African jungles coming to the reunion. In the Dental Department of the L'niversity of St. Mary, all were surprised to find Doctors Sigismund F, Danielak, Raymond C. Biegas and John Lewko on the teaching staff. Arriving from Poland by means of the newly constructed Atlantic tunnel, were Fathers Ciaston, liwiatkowski, and Ramatowski and Ishki Vlflodkowski, noted Polish comedian and author, who marvelled at this stupendous construction feat carried out by the internationally known constructing engineer, Jerome Jablonski. Edward Rogowski, D. Mus., accom- plished piano-accordianist, entertained the alumni with various musical arrange- ments. Among our Alumni in the medical field we find Dr. Richard Szczo- drowski, a well reputed surgeon and physician, inspecting the infirmary with Dr. Joseph Walczak, who presently is making out quite well as President of the Jolm Hopkins Medical Institute in Maryland. Leaving these two to discuss their problems, Dr. Stanley Noniewicz head of the New England State Medical Association made a thorough study of the various medical instruments. Mean- while, Dr. Edwin Galaszewski, Head of the College of Medicine at Grchard Lake, tried to impress the visiting physicians with the modernistic arrangement of the dispensary. In the spacious library, Dr. Raymond J. Gill, President of Loyola University in Chicago, is trying to find material to aid Arthur Koscinski, D. C. L., attorney and probate judge, solve a controversial matter pertinent to Judge Koscinskils profession. In the Dining Hall, Mr. Jerome Grenzicki, owner of the largest baking establishment in Detroit, is trying his luck at baking Seventy Two 'Ir i' 'lr 'A' The Eagle crepe suzzets, while Mr. Richard Szafranski, Metropolitan Opera singer, is helping Mickey pass the time away by giving him a vocal rendition of Carmen, Soon we hear someone preaching enthusiastically in the seminary chapel. There we observe Father Michael Sordyl, O. F. MV rehearsing the sermon he is to deliver at the evening services to be held for the Alumni. Father Bernard Poniatowski, pastor of St. Anne's church in Pinconning, Michigan, is there on hand also to give a few pointers in the art of Homiletics. Annoyed, but patient, Rt. Rev. Duane Sabiniewicz, chancellor of the Toledo diocese, tries to collect a few ideas for his after-dinner speech. In the guest room of the seminary building, His Excellency, Bishop john Mirecki, Ordinary of the Long Island Diocese, is counselling Father Francis Dziurak in the superintending of the diocesan schools. Presently, another bishop, His Excel- lency Donald Patrick NVhalen, Apostolic Delegate to the United States, entered into discussion about Catholic Action with Rev. John Tama, M. A., an active exponent of Catholic Action and editor of the pamphlet Catholic Action. Mr. Norbert Romej, Catholic statesman and author, was having an order taken for a tailored suit by Raymond Knybel, vice-president of the IL.. Hudson Co. Mr. Vetold Hryniewicz was occupied reading the latest stock quotations. Mr. Hryniewicz is a professional tobacco auctioneer. In an informal argument, Mr. Edward Budzinski, manager of the Cunningham Drug Association, is trying to explain to Mr. Norbert Przezdziecki, owner of the Swift and Armour Co., various effects of refrigeration on food. Our man about the campus , Mr. Joseph Smutnik, Hollywood photographer, is attempting to snap pictures of the newly constructed buildings and surrounding landscapes. In the sec- retary's office we find Mr. Robert Bednarski, Hamtramck City treasurer, and Raymond Lesinski, Detroit businessman and congressman, studying and ana- lyzing the school constitution. Mr. Henry Sobocinski, psychiatrist and inspec- tor of mental hospitals, received quite a surprise, when upon his arrival at the Alma Mater, Fr. Rector informed him that he has been appointed to St. Mary's University Medical Staff. Mr. Bernard Puczkowski, accountant, re- ceived a similar surprise. He has been accepted into the St. Mary's fold and appointed head accountant of the Institution. Unfortunately Dr. Jerome Lu- kaszewski wired that he would be late, since he was taking his final exam in Chiropody at Qxford University in England. And thus with the sound of the chiming bells, these forty two men can be seen approaching the chapel for the Angelus, reminiscing the days of old, when all were one, and one was all, when St. Mary's small as she was, offered each one a foundation in cultural values: Catholic, American and Polish. Now they begin to appreciate the endless efforts of their faculty in whose intention they fervently recite The Angelus. Forty Seven -lr if ik -k Seventy Three lu v Q If A mf.. Q2 f mmf at X w nr 'N v 67 if Act III QHE many activities which take place on the campus of Saint Mary's are ever thoroughly permeated with the spirit of jesus and Mary. Per Mariam ad Iesum is the guiding principle of the multiple academic and social pro- jects sponsored, because the student of St. Mary's perceives the necessity of Our Lady's kind aid and intercession in all his varied activities. It is to Her that all the boys dedicate their numerous undertakingsg it is for Her glory and honor that the St. Mary's lad takes part in the many extra-curri- cular organizations which flourish on the campus. Her love, mercy and kind- ness serve as the unshakable foundations of his faith for success, as he begs Her aid in the petition: Help of the Faithful, Pray for us. Seventy Six i' 'A' 'A' 'A' The Eagle T Samson, P. Narewski. M. Strum- ski Rev. A. Maksimik. The Sodality QHE Sodality of Our Lady, a religious confraternity founded in 19l7 for the purpose of fostering the many student devotions to our Heavenly Mother, was originally organ- ized by the students themselves and later in- corporated into the central organization, the Prima Primaria of Rome. One of the aims of this religious society is the cultivation of a sincere devotion to our Blessed Mother. The Sodalists believe that by increasing personal holiness on the one hand, and by studying contemporary social and economical problems together with effective ways and means to remedy them on the other, they can adequately prepare themselves to become Cath- olic leaders of the American Polonia. Under the loving patronage and inspiration of Our Lady they cannot fail, Further, their devo- tion to the Blessed Mother fosters and instills in them a deep-rooted fervor for Catholic life and all that it stands. These aims are realized by means of the Forty Seven 'k t ir 'A' regular last Saturday of the month Godzin- lci , which are distinctively Polish in melody and spirit, as well as special October and May Rosary devotions. During these months daily pilgrimages are made by the Sodalists to the Grotto of Our Lady where the many beautiful hymns in Her honor are sung by all. The acceptance of new members takes place on December Sth, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, during a very solemn and unctious ceremony. Aside from these various devotion- al exercises, periodic forums are held for the purpose of discussing a variety of contem- porary subjects. All three Departments, the Seminary, Col- lege and High School, despite the fact that they possess their own governing boards and other individual notes insofar as activities are concerned, are united mutually in attaining the ultimate end of the organization, an ardent and undying devotion to our Heavenly Moth- er, the patroness of our Institution. 5 . Seventy Seven J. Lukasik, F. Slota, S. Dorniak, C. Genecki, Father Koltuniak. Ufficem of the Sodalitim SEM I NA RY Rev. QX. Maksimik, BIO4lC1'H.tO1' Rev. P. Narewski, President M11 M. Strumski, Vice-Pres. Mr. .-X. Siedlecki, Secretary Mr. T. Samson, Treasurem' COLLEGE Rev. M. Koltuuiak, Moderator Mr. F. Slots., Prefcct Mr. C. Gcuecki, Vice-Prefect Hr. S. Dorniak, T1'easu1'e1' Mr. J. Lukasik, Secretary Rev. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. HIGH SCHOGL M. Koltuuiak, Moderator J A. Koinik, 1 refect I. Grzelak, Vice-Prefect R. Gill, Treasurer J. Placek, Secretary' A. Kosnik, J. Grzelak, Father Kol- tuniak, Rf. Gill, J. Placek. Standing: V. WVitk0, J. Masakowski, E. Szczech, W. Bazela. Sitting: Rev. Oscilowicz. E. Nowa- kowski. The Sacred Heart Society Rev. A. Oscilowicz, Moderator Mr. E. Nowakowski, President Mr. E. Szczech, Vice-President Mr. J. Masakowski, Secretary Mr. W. Bazela, Treasurer Mr. V. Witko, Sergeant-at-arms li league of the Sacred Heart, which is officially affiliated with the Apostleship of Prayer, was formally introduced to the stu- dents of St. Maryls in 1913. Since that time it has unfailingly endeavored to fill its apos- tolic office by uniting' the prayers and devo- tions of its members with those of all the Catholics throughout the world, for the spe- cial intention of the Holy Father. The society, which is composed exclusively of students in the Seminary, promotes broth- Forty Seven -A' if ak ik erly love among its fellow members by mak- ing them ever-conscious that every good deed and act performed on this earth will merit them innumerable treasures in heaven. ln or- der to realize its aims, the society encourages frequent Communion, without fail on each First Friday of the month, special First Friday Devotions and frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament, as those devotions of utmost im- portance. Seventy Nine Ylne fuclcariA tic league Rev. J. Rybinski, Moderator Rev. E. Wilk, President Rev. L. Kulinski, Vice-President Mr. E. Nowakowski, Secretary Mr. P. Macknitz, 'l'reasurer :I Eucharistic League was founded in the Seminary Department in 1922 through the initiative of the students. Reniembering the words of Pope Pius X, to renew everything in Christ, and also the motto of its founder Blessed Peter Eamard. Thy Eucharistic King'- dom Comef' the League encourages a regular Eiglfw ir uk i' 'lr voluntary manifestation of the devotion to Christ in the Blessed Sacrament during the Holy Hour on Thursday of each week. The devotional activity of this society is calculated to imbue the divinity student with the spirit of a true and unending love for the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. The Eagle E. Nowakowski, L. Kulinskl Rev J Rybinski, E. Wilk, P. M8CkDltZ The Poli lalitera q Society 1 Rev. J. Bogacz, Moderator Mr. I. Gabalski, President Mr. Z. Rydz, Vice-President Mr. A. Siedlecki, Secretary Mr. A. Balczun, Treasurer Mr. P. Pindel, Sergeant-at-arms WRQBABLY the oldest of all the societies instituted at St. Marys. the Polish Literary Society, founded in 1895, holds a special place in all the students' hearts. lt is truly a society with a special appeal to all who strive to ac- quaint themselves with the cultural back- grounds of their ancestors. Hy developing in the students a'deep and lasting interest in things Polish. it opens wide for them the por- tals to a one-thousand year old culture, rich J. Gabalski, A. Balczun, Rev. J. Bogacz. in literary masterpieces, song, dance and folk- lore. The organization has for its distinctive aim the arousing' and furtliering of an intimate friendship with the Polish master of belles- letters who have contributed so much to the rich deposits of our native Polish culture. It has endeavored to realize its ends by sponsor- ing numerous programs. theatrical presenta- tions, forums, debates, informal discussions, and the like. Orlik. Catholic Student! llliuion Crzwafde ntlli Mission society was organized in l9l9 by Msgr. l.adislaus L. lirzyzosiak. and Fathers Francis Orlik and l'aul B. Kan- naby. The aims ol this association, as out- lined by Rev. F. X. Orlik. co-founder and present moderator, are to awaken in the men of St. Mary's true apostolic zeal and a cer- tain consciousness of the many foreign Mis- sions which are being' conducted in the ills' tant lands of the world. So doing, the men of St. Mary's may contribute willfully their services in an apostolic union with the mis- sion priests for the propagation of the faith and for the greater glory ol God. For a D. Wegienek, J. Walczak, L. Osmia- lowski, Rev. F. Orlik, E. Nadolny. realization of these noble ends, the student Missioners, each year arranged an inspiring' program on Mission Sunday. at which a re- nowned Missioner is the guest speakeig Aside from this, brochures, newspapers and maga- zines containing' the varied Mission news and activities are widely circulated among the entire student body. :X pamphlet rack is maintained for the students, while trips to St. ,loseph Mercy Hospital in .Pontiac by two of its members are made regularly each week, to visit the patients and distribute a m o n g them Catholic reading material, thereby performing a meritorious corporal work of mercy. B. Garstka, A. Pazik, A. Balczun, J. Wenda, M. Strumski, Rev. F. ' ii btanding: R. Kennedy, S. Schinski, H Zoromski, A. Balczun, W. Ko- zlowski. blttmgz M. Komosinski, E. Kazmier- czak, E. Szczech, J. Michalak, E. Koralewski. Staden t ZI61-ary Staff HESE almost indispensible members of the student body rate words of praise for the countless hours of their recreational time which they have devoted in the interests of the students of the institution. The men pro- vide for the maintenance of order and a systematic circulation of the myriad of volumes which are to be found in our ex- tensive library. Faithful in tending' to both the reading room and circulation department, the Libra- ry Staff has unselfishly acquainted and as- sisted the students with the numerous ia- cilities of the library. Cheerful in disposi- tion, kind in manners, and prompt in the execution of their duties, these men have gained for themselves the respect and ap- preciation of the entire institution. Rev. A. Pawelczak, Librarian S. Zubrycki, Assistant Standing: J. Stawasz, J. Hrydziusz- ko C Markowski. Sitting A. Demski, Rev. M. Koltu- mak J. Okuniewski. Phi gamma Chi HIS Greek lettered fraternity signifying men of good cheer' was organized in l93O by Fr. Alexander Cendrowski. XYith the pro- motion of friendship and fellowship among its members heading the long list of objectives, the fraternity has been an important factor in the sponsoring' of social affairs for the collegians. Beginning' with the traditional Wee fake Oracle HE Lake Oracle, official student's pub- lication on the Orchard Lake Campus, has for its specific aim the instilling' of the Spirit of Saint Maryisu in the students by advocat- ing an extensive program of extra-curricular activities. Issued monthly the magazine re- Freshmen lnitiations, the program of activi- ties stretches from late September to early june and includes frequent Frat-Xites, as well as timely celebrations of the various holidays. The culminating point of the Phi Gamma Chi efforts comes with the presentation of the An- nual Yarsity Night in honor of St. Mary's athletes. views briefly the social, intellectual and ath- letic events of the schooland its organizations. Through feature articles, essays and poems, the Lake Oracle affords the entire student body a medium of self-expression and an out- let for creative literary work. Serowik D. John J. Mirecki C. Markowski. Standing: S. Milewski, E. Tomasz kiewicz, J. Hrydziuszko, H. Sobo cinski, A. Stawowy, J. Placek A Sitting: W. Ziemba, Rev. J. Buszek The Sclwla Can tv:-um Rev. Henry A. Waraksa, Director Mr. A. Pazik, P1-efect Mr. -I. Stawasz, Librarian Mr. E. Lechowski, Public Relations Mr. Jercha, Accompanist Mr. Gabalski, Student Director HE Schola Cantoruni in its present form, was organized in l938 and consists of 26 mem- bers advanced in Voice culture and sig'ht-read- ing of music. Specializing in Gregorian Chant. the Schola participates in the official litur- gical services held in the institution. Further. the group studies and renders liturgical poli- phonic and harmonic compositions of early and contemporary authors. Internationally known to the world for its Annual Christmas Broadcast over the Colum- bia net-work, the Schola presented its pro- gram this Noel season for the ninth consecu- tive year. ln addition to this it makes its ap- pearance at the Christmas musicale held on the St. Mary's Campus, as well as the Music Department's Spring Concert. Other appear- ances are also made, most important oi which is the Annual Pontifical Mass at the Detroit Cathedral on May 3rd, Queen of Poland Day. M 3 . Q ,ww 'ij lamps! Mi 'ff' K .Q -i1- I, , v In -':-' ,-:.ll ff-wwf ttll :-v- fs 3 1' , :., . Wifi! kmwg First Row: v. Nebus, A. Pazik, N. , W we l W' V f WM 'Q A S' Kowalewski, J. Dabrowski, J. Ga- 521 ' Q- 3 TM LL za sw, balski, S. Piorkowski. a I W W ' Second Row: A. Siedlecki, L. Ku- linski, E. Lechowski, P. Pindel, E. Kazmierczak, R. Kennedy, J. Jer- I cha., F. Slominski, E. Szczech, S. . 2 1 S Schinski, A. Czeslawski, Z. Rydz, E. Wilk. Third Row: N. Romej, J. Stawasz, D. Whalen, T. Hujar, R. Majew- ski, V. Hryniewicz, J. Placek. First Row: A. Fuchs, J. Czapski, E Gabalski, H. Kalinowski, J. VVi- niarz, J. Herman. Second Row: S. Jozwiak, R. Sadow- ski, H. Sobocinski, J. Placek, J Mirecki, H. Zalewski, D. Whalen v. Hryniewicz, J. Lewko, A. .mf godzinski. Third Row: D. Wegienek, B. Kacz- marczyk, J. Wojciechowski, J. Ja- kubowski, B. Poniatowski, J. Wal- czak, S. Milewski, R. Szafravnski E. Rogowski, J. Grenzicki. J Preparatory glee C7116 John R. Gabalski, Director CKOCNDED in 1942 by Nev. H. Xlaraksa as a concert performer, the Prep Glee Club was admitted to the ranks of a ful!- fledged campus organization in 1945. The Glee Club strives to inculcate into the curri- culum of the Prep students a bit of the fine arts of music, aiming thus to round out the cultural qualities of the St. Marfs students, ln this way both the performers and the audience are able to benefit from the rich treasures of vocal music. First Row: H. Sobocinski, R. Ste- fanczyk, R. Dabrowski, J. Szamoc- ki, B. Garstka, J. Jercha, A. Pazik, J. Kwak, M. Sukiennik, M. Rama- towski. Second Row: J. Stawasz, R. Sadow- ski, J. Placek, J. Gabalski, J. Kn- zlowski, L. Paula, E. Kasprzak, J. Beyer, R. Panczak, S. Dominik, F. Slominski, P. Macknitz, G. Oko- nowski, F. Bartnikowski. Third Row: B. Winslow, R. Majew- ski, S. Osinski, S. Malinowski, I. Wozniak, T, Hujar, E. Tomaszkie- wicz, D. Whalen. Practices are held regularly each week and the enthusiasm and interest manifested by the members always assures a Glee Club ap- pearance as a great success. A radio broad- cast at Christmas time over the local Pontiac station was added during the last year to the Clnlfs long list of public perfornianceis, chief among' which are: the Mission Rally, Christmas Mnsicale, Spring Concert, and Senior Gaudeamus. Schola Cantorum, Orchestra, Prep Glee Club, Polish Dancers. THE CONCERT MUSICAL GROUPS: The Symphonia 0rclueA tra Rev. Henry A. Waraksa, Director l-Ili history of the Symphonic Orchestra runs parallel with the history of St. Mary's. From the earliest days of founding in the late nineteenth century to the present day, music has ever played an important role in the lives of the Orchard Lake students. Presently consisting of thirty-five member:-, the Symphonic Orchestra holds rehearsals every Monday evening at which classical and contemporary composers are studied and in- terpreted. The many institutional programs are made more entertaining' by the appear-- ance of this instrumental group. The acme of its music efforts comes with the annual Spring Concert at which it is the featured attraction. lYhen we recall the Orchestra of several years back and then view that of today. we cannot help but be amazed at the progress which has been made and the degree of per- fection which has been reached by this group. lt now affords the opportunity for students well advanced in music to further develop their ability in group playing, as well as pro- vides for them the occasion to appear as artistic soloists. Witaszek. Standing: J. Jablonski. E. Walda Rev. J. Bogaez, J. Banowskl Z Kneeling: S. Piekarski, M. Kamm ski, S. Wlodkowski, R. Gleyf Standing: J. Zrada, A. Kramarzg E. Kordasiewicz, S. Krzysiak. Sitting: Rev. J. Buszek, H. Bogdan. The f'luiladeQelaia C1416 lS club which is one of the most active on the campus was recently reorg'anized in l943. The organization had been originally founded by the members of this old eastern city in l927 and later extended its membership to New Jersey and Delaware. The specific aims of this organization are the strengthen- ing of the bonds of friendship and good-will among its members and the issuance of ma- terial aid to needy individuals of the Club. The Scran ton Club HE Scranton Club, founded in l925, has time and again manifested its fundamental aim to unite the members into a closely co- operating' group through religious and intel- lectual exercises. as well as through a pro- gram of theatrical productions. The organi- zation has sponsored a number of diversified activities for the realization of these fraternal aims. S. Piorkowski. Standing: J. Masakowski, J. Tama, Sitting: A. Augustyn, E. Zawodnlak OASTING the privilege of being pre- curricular activities. Presenting plays during w,- lewski. ski, H. Lex. we auffdzv cw U k!g'VER since the founding in l9l9, the Buffalo Club has continued to exert an influ- ence of good will among its members and to awaken an effective willingness among the Polonia in Buffalo to aid morally and finan- cially their Alma Mater. The club effectively proceeded to accomplish this titanic task, in spite of the fact that it had but a limited num- ber of members listed on its roster. In co- operation with the Polish immigrant students resident on our campus they successfully pre- sented in Buffalo during the Christmas Holi- days the traditional Polish 'Jaselkaf' C The Chicago C7116 Standing: J. Boruszewski, G. Kowa Sitting: E. Kazmierczak, J. Gabal the Christmas and summer recesses, the Club this year added to its program the tradi- tional Polish custom of Christmas Eve NKO- lendowanien. Through their sincere efforts the Chicago Polonia has become more closely acquainted with St. Marys and the men it produces. sently recognized as one of the most active clubs on the campus, the Chicago Club, faith- ful to its motto of Cooperation and Unity , has not only made several tangible contribu- tions to the institution at large, but likewise has lended a helping hand to several extra- fb Standing: A. Balczun, S. Orlikie- wicz, J. Pawelski. Sitting: Rev. E. Skrocki, E. Nowa- kowski. The Seminariam J. Gabalski W. Tomecki F. Slominski E. Nowakowski H. Bogdan Ninety Masakowski Wenda Wozniak Kordasiewicz Leehowski 'A' W, Maslowski A. Balczun J. Pawelski A. Kramarz C. Zarzycki H. Krysinski S. Zubrycki 'k Siedlecki Wodziak Strumski Szczech Kennedy Ostrowski Hallas uk Garstka, Mac knitz Rydz Pazik W. Bazela J. Kozlowski V. Witko T. Samson E. Hussak 'A' A Czeslawski C. Gajewski J. Dabrowski A, Kotz B. Kosicki J. Jercha The Eagle Podborny S. Smolinski S. Orlikiewicz Z. Markowski J. Slota C. L. E. Forty Seven Malinowski Redwick Roeschke Szczerba Wilk Garbarczyk Kasprzak The Col egiana B. VVii1slow Truszczynski Boruszewski . Wasik J. A. Herman F. Zywicki Demski Bartnikowski N. R, Borowski Stawasz Hrydziuszko Kucharski B. S. Tamilowski Zrafda Filmanski Bryk R- W. Dykas Gleba NiCBWiCZ E- R. Majewski Dorniak J. W. Wasielewski A. -A' f if if Nine-iv Dorf Samulski Foltman Brys Nabozny Rafalko Kulik One Prep junio:-A R. Stosio B. Masluk P. Szlesinski E. Szatkowski E. Waslawski C. Zalewski Slawinski Radziewicz Paciorek Polanski Nowosielski Panczak Grzeszkowiak Dabrowski Kruszka. Gazdecki Maida, Macielak J. M. J. J. R. S. R. Zadala, Ciemniak Szuba Beyer Borowski Cydzik Brancheau E, Polanski M. Piwowar J. Molenda G. Kulczycki E. Sikorski Wozniak Stefanczyk Szczepaniak Skavlski Wegienek J ankowski Czerwinski Bobrnski J agodzinski Cislo Glowacki Ninety Two ir dl' il' 'k The EGQIG Szymanski Skowronski Staszel De Vore Leszczewicz Michalik Beyer Kulesa Malkowski Okula Zaleski Andrews Maliszewski R. E. A. W. F. J. Dabrowski Mrozinski Stawowy Turton Paczkowski Wojciechowski Szczodrowski Gratowski Paciorek Kucharczyk Osinski Osmialowski Prep Soplwmol-eA Winiarz Czerniawski Dominik Skorupski Lyczkowski Mistor Lada J anowicz Kleinsmith Kaczmarczyk Gregovich Forty Seven 'A' al' i' if NWGW Three Prep ?reAlnmen C. Sic R. Bulas E, Ciolek A. Rusch A. Jagodzinski E. Gabalski J. Tychulski Ninety Four Kus Lezuchowski Pacewicz Kozakiewicz Olekszyk uk Gurzynski Kolito Zajdel Kowalczyk Serowik Sikora J akuszyk Sikora. Topik Zegarowski Fuchs Cibor Zalewski Paula Kuebe Kowalewski Czapski Scheff 'A' if 'k I' J akubowski Strzempek Plankey Bar Gniech Kuligowski Cichecki The Eagle R. B. R. S. H. T. Fo Broda Przybocki Detloff Walentynowicz Kalinowski Zbikowski rty Seven wasasmw Smolak Klimek Michniak Latwinski Buchow Feczura Druszkowski Kasprzak Konik ir Walawender Borkowski Kaminski Baniowski Golebiowski Swastek ul' Szumlinski Nadolny Kruczyk Norkiewicz Gamalski 'A' Prep ?reAlcmen Kckosinski M. Kus Wasielewski Z. Nietubyc Matkowski E, VVajda Dokowski J. Derecki Tokarski M. Dubis Shveida, Ertman -k Ninety Five bear fender 9513, We 6eg to remain ?orea7er and ever Sincerely and Hn 0 mally 'lfour . . . 5 New 'N,,a' , 43,53,Mw l Q WW WWW , xiii, f wa 4' was y x 5 3 Q f 5 The College gl-aduatw! bvwn C'ampuA lamw . . . GQDIFE at Saint Mary's is indeed ideal for the lad who wishes to enjoy his school days while studying and playing. Each month of the school year brings with it new social activities, new athletic pastimes, and new academic endeavors. Thus, the student is never idle-his time is always taken up in prayer, study and play. The scholastic curriculum and daily program are so arranged as to develop in the young man to the highest possible degree his spiritual, intellectual and athletic virtues. In the following pages we would like to present a general prospectus of how that is done . . . One Hundred Two 'k 'A' if The Eagle at St. Marys 49 of 121 'J ,Af-9 , I2 !3 iftf 50 1 ' 2 ,fqs i Septemhr 23' 30 'I ' :J iz 'V ,H fail ,mv 4 U: mor li students school calendar begins with the beautiful month of September. lt the stu- dent is a new arrival, boarding-school life has a strangeness, which begins to disappear as rapidly as he meets his new classmates and becomes acquainted with the school's old-timers -the upper classmen. He soon learns there is no time for lonesomeness. First classes and Orientation Vfeek introduce him intimately to Saint Maryys and life on its campus. Varsity football sends out its call to those interested. while intra-mural competition in softball, ten- nis, and handball offers others less rugged oc-- cupations for free moments. The afternoons free from classes are spent in hiking' around the near- by lakes and in viewing the beau- tiful surrounding scenery of the W-'f country-side, while each day of K X., September's Indian Summer is seen to close with entrancingly exquisite scenes of a sunset over Orchard Lake. I WWNWMMW ' f ., .,:, as oc 4513 I 9 Y J za lylzpdk lg If 2 C 0 ar 2' 22 I7 .r 2:73, 32513557 4104055 Qs the days grow cooler October finds the trees shedding their foliage, while the student of St. Mary's sheds his bashfulness and back- wardness. By this time all are one big happy family. Various club activities are organized and class officers are elected. At St. Ma1'y's October is a time of intensive spiritual activity -four days of this month are set aside for the annual retreat, rosary services to our Lady are held each evening, and the Mission Society sponsors its annual rally on the last Sunday of the month. In his free time the outdoor type of boy continues to take his hikes into the various districts around and about Orchard Lake, and the sports-minded lad continues to take part in intra-mural football, softball, volley ball and soccer. Varsity football games of the Detroit Catholic League, of which St. Mary,s Prep is a member, are played each Sunday afternoon. The picture of life at St. Mary's would not be complete With- , X. N out the traditional fresh- H- - 'Qi men initiations, which are formally brought to an end ' ' M. at the annual rollicking Halloween f'Gaudeamus , a 5 -'f 'term which the boy of St. Mary's soon learns to use in speaking of his parties. W ,fwfirri fir I N QEF' Q23 1 . 4 545-' H iff!!! H 6 , w,,,, 0 em er QHE month of November opens with the feast of All Saints', a free day in the calendar of a St. Mary's student. XYith the approach of the year's first cold days, our student now more often seeks the warm refuge of the large club and play rooms where he engages in games of table tennis, billiards, chess, checkers, do- minoes, and the like. The football season is officially closed, but the call goes out for bas- ketball practices, which immediately proceed with full speed ahead. Varsity and reserve teams are chosen to represent St. Mary's in the Detroit Catholic League. All, players and fans alike, anxiously await the first game of the sea- son. The last Thursday of this month is Thanksgiving Day. The stu- A f, dent who lives in Detroit or I 'ui vicinity spends this day at homeg while others pass the Z afternoon in the near-by 'E towns. November's closing ': ' N , sees the approach of Advent, T and with that approach the J student's eyes are turned anx- , ' E iously to thoughts of the 4 foreshadowed Christmas sea- son. N' U I 2 J 2 Q5 Q' f , 15ecem6er 6 v af I1 7 1 'N-,,v,,at,a ' C,5EFTliX it is the first snow of winter that ushers in the last month of the year-cold De- cember. On the eighth day of this month, the Virgin Mary. Patroness of the School, is espe- cially honored in her feast of the Immaculate Conception. On that day. the student, a new sodalist, is received into Our Lady's Sodality at beautiful and impressive services held in the students' chapel. December also finds the an- nual English Oratorical Contests taking place, for the preparation of which the student has devoted much time. The sports program is not neglected, for the basketball season is officially opened, and the gymnasium rocks in cadence with the loud cheers sent forth from the stu- dents' lusty lungs. The middle of the month finds the student planning his annual Christmas recess. An annual Village Get-Togethery' takes ' ff place and the Glee Club presents l X its radio broadcast of traditional Polish Kolendy. December at 4 Orchard Lake becomes history Q with the annual Jaselka , at which the Faculty and students ff break the Oplatek , and wish each other a Merry Christmas. On the morrow of the Iaselka the student bids farewell and de- parts to spend his Christmas at home. S 1 J .1 vi' . - , in If V 41 5. in 2 fl, tl 2 Sill' Q-ls-N ll if anna 9f'7'Tr If iff If 25:5 ZF. . 2,25 H S AV fy-10,5 0 ff J ITH the ring of Happy New Year greetings still filling the air, the student returns to St. Mary's in January to continue his scho- lastic endeavors. Time is still found for fun. The lake, now completely frozen, affords the student unlimited space, if he is an ice-skating or hockey enthusiast. Basketball followers or- ganize class teams, and intra-mural competi- tion is begun. Each snow fall calls for shovel- ling and provides the ammunition for the cam- pus suow ball fights. The book worm passes his time in reading, while others turn their at- tention to ping pong, pool, checkers, or other games, stamp clubs and model airplane clubs flourish. But the extra-curricular activities cease near the end of the n1onth,when all begin F theirlprep- ,Q aration s -S fo r t h e - fateful 'T january 'ef X xl ' ff fe A semes t e r :Qf---- - exanuna- '- -+-':: - tions. Fl QUP A5 8 1 35. ?e6l'udl'lf 23 24 2 gEBRUARY sees the beginning of the sec- ond and final semester. The student once more takes up his interrupted extra-curricular acti- vities as he makes the best use of the ice and snow. In the gyinnasiuin, basketball enthu- siasm reaches its peak as the Catholic League competition coines to a close and the intra- mural League enters its final championship play-offs. In the open, sunny afternoons of February find the student out on hikes, or tak- ing part in what inight be his last chance for snow ball fights, ice-skating, or hockey. The club room still finds its enthu- -I siasts, and the student clubs work + jects. Traditional for the stu- ' dent of St. Maryis in the inonth X W of February is the annual Pre- L e n t e n f'Gaudeamus,', which takes place on Shrove Tuesday, 5 the Polish f'Paczki Day. feverishly at their respective pro- X , ' F ' In Kd 5 4' E is Q2 iaaiimifiv it , March 1:3 IZ!! 25 26 17 E annual Forty Hours' Devotion intro- duces March to the student of St. Mary's. The spirit of Lent predominates during this time and already Easter is viewed with gleeful anti- cipation, March 19th, St. josephis Day, is a highlight in the school year, for it marks Founderls Day in memory of Reverend Joseph Dabrowski, the founder of St. Mary's. The State Basketball Tournaments take up the first three week-ends and the student travels to all games giving his team all possible vocal support. VVith the melting of snow and the coming of V spring on March Zlst, balls. bats and gloves are dug out of dusty trunks and put to good use as the first outdoor baseball practices be- ing V gl gin. 'J 1 W fo 23' ig If ,ff I2 7 2: 2? 23 Ir f O flu' l'l 'E -effxg 26 QI-IE budding trees, the fruit blossoms in the orchards, the blooming flowers-all give April the spirit of new life, new activity. Holy l.Yeek and Easter pass quickly in the beautiful spring season. The annual Polish Oratorical Contest takes place during this month, thus putting an end to the many days spent in prep- aration for the big event. Varsity baseball practices continue on a full speed aheadi' basis and the first game takes place near the end of the month. The student spends his afternoons playing intra-mural baseball, softball and volley ball. A more daring stu- . dent ventures to the Lake, where he takes the, first dip of the year, and usu- ally comes to the conclu- 1 , f l fs f- -f,- N--'A ,Z X f.'Lg'f,nf, sion that April Waters are ,J :Ni 15. too cold for swimming. F,QlJ. I4 17 q7.229 4 fa ' 292 ?l5f.-,ff 24 a ,IZ 0217.2 31 5, 278 lXN' 3rd, Queen of Poland Day, coin- inences the activities of this gay inonth. The Music Department holds its annual Spring Concert with the Orchestra. Glee Club, and other inusical groups participating. The Sodal- ity sponsors its beautiful Mothei s Day Pro- grani on the second Sunday of the month, while the traditional Varsity Night, honoring the athletes of St. Mary's, is presented on the fol- lowing Sunday. Class excursions and Senior outings add gaiety and enjoyment to the quickly fleeting days. The last hikes of the school year are taken while the seniors busily address coin- niencenient invitations. May devotions to Our Lady are held each evening and the beautiful Grotto is the scene of frequent student visits. Baseball still predoniinates in the sports picture with swinnning, tennis, softball, and handball -all finding their ardent adherents. Beautiful May passes away 'Q with all the oth- 7 X er nieinories on X ,, Memorial Day, Q when the animal S ff:- Sports F i e l cl Q , Z Meet is held. ,,. ,:,.f,.. 1' 6 -leg llhe .1-QZ a ii iigmj f 5' lTH june we come to the end of another school year. The few days of classes which remain in this month are spent in sincere prep- arations for the final semester examinations. Hours are spent in packing, as conflicting sen- timents of glee and sorrow pass through the heart of the student. The gala Senior Farewell Gaudeamus, traditionally sponsored by the .lun- ior Class, takes place on the last night spent at St. Mary's. lYith the dawn of the next day, Seniors' hearts beat quickly at the very thought of Graduation Day, their last day at St. Maryls, and the Commencement Exercises at which His Eminence Edward Cardinal Mooney will dis- tribute the diplomas. To the solemn :strains of Pomp and Cl1'CiL1111St3.1'1C6U the graduates march to the Campus Auditorium. Soon everything is over. Final good-byes are saidg sometimes a few manly tears are shed, and then all go their way-home. Another school year at St. Mary's has been successful- ly completed- another ten in o n t h s have been written in- to the history of St. lVIary'S. . rl ' Mijn 1? ffl' i C -f . A ., I.: N '- i Q-it-V' we ,312 . y s my M gag , .353 ff 1 iii? I ' A :i ff ' 11:1 i - ZF? ' fi- tm. Lis on W Qs? fi . e fix awake 5 . Qi I ii aff Qi . . .. Kgfil QWQVQ A ver ,,.. K, f I Lf: in M X 4' A -' hr., A A ff Act IV , O the athlete of Saint Mary's, Our Blessed Lady has a special and ad- ditional significance, for it is under Her banner that he gloriously blazes the fame of Her Holy Name on the gridiron, court or diamond. Her very Name covers his uniform as he takes part in athletic contestg his team is identified as the St. Mary's teamg he is proud to play for both Saint Mary and Saint Mary's. In victory or defeat he is guided by the highest principles of sports- manship because his team is the Mary team. It is to Her that he addresses his heart-felt petition for aid and assistance in the prayer: Queen of Victory, Pray for us. One Sixteen ir 'A' 'A' -k The Eagle THE ATHLETIC BOARD Rex A. Wotta, Mr. Waldo Ashley, Rev J. Rozak, Rev. A. Cendrowski. Htlaletic Control Drawing aside the curtain, let us take you behind the scenes and introduce you to the men who make athletics a reality here at St. Mary's, the men who make possible the success of each sport event by their efficient management and planning. Of prime importance is the Athletic Board, com- posed of Rev. A. Wotta, Rev. A. Cendrowski, Rev. J. Rozak, Athletic Director and Mr, Waldo Ashley, Coach. The brains behind athletics at St. Mary's, these men in addition to dictating the rules of eligi- bility, also act as an advisory board, which decides matters of policy and prepares the schedules for the numerous athletic contests. Long before the fans may thrill at the sign of a speedy quarterback dashing down the side-lines for a touchdown, long before a victory can come with the sinking of a last-minute goal, long before a winning home-run can go out of the ball-park, this group of ambitious men are devoting their efforts to the promotion of sports at St. Mary's. The very important job which must be started long before the boys can take to the gridiron, court, or baseball diamond. namely, conditioning and train- ing, is capably handled by Head Coach Waldo Ashley. The boys must learn the fundamentals of the sports, the importance of teamwork and sports- manship, and Coach Ashley has done this work admirably. He has under his wing the College Basketball team, as well as the High School Foot- ball, Basketball, Baseball and Track teams. In his work with the Prep Basketball squad the coach is ably assisted by Mr. J. Wenda. ' Athletics have always played an important role in life here at St. Mary's. The Administration, real- izing how important sports are in training' boys to become alert, quick-minded and upright citizens, have incorporated into the academic schedule a well-balanced program of interscholastic and intra- mural athletic competition. THE ATHLETIC STAFF ! Standing: J. Zrada V. Nebus, S M1 lewskig Sitting: Mr. J Wenda Re J. Rozak, Mr. Waldo Ashley Head Coach Waldo Ashley Co-Captain Frank Skalski Captain Joseph Walczak The P ep ?oot6 ll Sea on September 4th saw the St. Mary's Eaglets open their '46 gridiron season. More than eighty enthu- siastic candidates reported for the first practice session from which three full tea-ms were finally selected. Though the boys were minus eight Senior lettermen, anxious substitutes were there to fill their berths. They worked long and hard getting themselves into shape and, though being a com- paratively light team, they aimed to capture the Catholic League's First Division East Side Title. They suffered a great blow, however, when compli- cations which arose in the league, forced St. Mary's to withdraw as league member in football for this c season. The scheduled games were played, never- theless, but with a non-league value. The difficult task of moulding a championship team was placed into the capable hands of the new Varsity Coach Mr. Waldo Ashley. True athletic glory covers his sports career both as coach and player. A graduate of Michigan State Normal, where he won Varsity letters in football and basketball, Coach Ashley came to St. Maryls after occupying coaching positions at Keego Harbor and later at Pontiac High School. At both schools he compiled impressive records while repeatedly producing cham- pionship teams in the three major sports: football, basketball and baseball. THE FOOTBALL SQUAD IN CALISTHENICS w'W -- 'W' ww 'f ' -MM 'NN'fM r-rW- ' '-vs riomwa-----'M'- Mel- 'M'N'- '-'rm' 'eiwm Noni ' 'iuwimmmnali-wmWnm r First Row: R. Szczodrowski, F. Macielak, E. Glowacki, F. Skalski, Coach W. Ashley, J. Walczak, L. Lesinski, E. Waslawski, F. Jagodzinski. Second Row: J. Skowronski, J. Grzelak, S. Noniewicz, J. Tama, P. Paciorek, F. Wozniak, D. Skorupski, R. Stosio. Third Row: J. Molenda, E. Grzeszkowiak, A. Koscinski, E. Sikorski, J. Gazdecki, P. Kruszka, A. Tylutki. Fourth Row: Z. Witaszek, J. Sabiniewicz, M. Piwowar, R. K1-aszewski, R.. Knybel, E. Szatkowski, P. Szlesinski, R. Beyer. Un the gridiron The St. Mary's liaglets opened their '46 gridiron season at De La Salle Field in Detroit against a powerful St. Anthonfs eleven. The Teutons, pre-season favorites, scored once in the first quarter and again in the second quar- ter to go out in front 13-0. The second half played in heavy rain saw the ball see-saw back and forth without any scoring. lt was 48 minutes of rough and tumble football in which the boys showed that they could give and take. Next taking on the towering and hard driv- ing St. Catherine eleven, the Eaglets stoutly and determinedly stopped drive after drive until, with only thirty seconds left to the half, One Twenty 'lr if if if a St. Catherinels pass into the end zone paid off for a tally. The extra point was good. leaving St. Mary's on the short end of a 7-O score at the half. In the second period the Red and NVhite found difficulty in breaking through the heavier Catherine line, while the Blue and Gold, on the other hand, managed to score twice more, thus making the score 20-40. End joe XYalczak and Tackle Frank Skalski turned in a brilliant defensive game. while Frank Macielak's Hbootingu toe pulled the liaglets out of difficulty time and again. After suffering these two defeats, the Eaglets really dug in and bore down on the Highland Parkers from St, l3enedict's in their next game The Eagle A St Catherine player is stopped cold at the line of scrimmage, as Maclelak C523 and Kraszewski 1373 come in to help. which they won,6-O. VVith the mercury tip- ping the 80 marker, both teams found playing difficult. The only serious threat that marked the first half was a desperate pass attempt by St. Mary's in the closing seconds of the second quarter. Taking the kick-off in the third quar- ter, the Red and XVhite, on four successive first downs. brought the ball down to the Benedict 12 yard stripe. Failing on three running attempts, they took to the air, but their pass was intercepted on the one yard line. On the next play hard tackling forced St. Benedict's to fumble and alert tackle Frank Skalski pounced on it. Piwowar then took it over right tackle, and after failing to make the conversion, St. Mary's took the lead 6-O. Trying desperately to score, St. Benedict's took to the air, but interceptions by Piwowar, Walczak and Knybel, respectively, halted their aerial attack. Frank Macielak's fine kicking and Tyler Tylutki's effective blocking earned them honorable mention along with the de- fensive play of captain Joe VValczak and co- captain Frank Skalski, as well as the quarter- backing of Marion Piwowar. On October 13th the St. Maryis Rustics of Redford travelled to Detroit to engage the St. Mary's Eaglets. Early in the game the Rus- ticis Denny Behen took Frank Zaborowski's quick kick on the 50 and raced down the side- lines for a T. D. but it was called back because of a Redford clipping penalty. The Redford boys were consistently on the march and once late in the second quarter advanced to the 2 yard line where they were halted by a deter- mined, fighting Faglet line, sparked by the brilliant tackling of co-captain Skalski and center Pete Paciorek. Then in the third period Behen managed to plunge through center and repeat the performance again in the last quar- ter to score twelve points for the Rustics. Fighting hard to get back into the game, an Eaglet drive saw Knybel go 25 yards on a fake kick, Sabiniewicz circle end for 22 yards more, and Zaborowski pass to XValczak in the end zone for 25 yards and a touclidwn, lower- ing the margin to a final 12-6 score. On October 27th the Eaglets were again downed, this time by the Stany's eleven. On a sustained power drive early in the game, St. Stanislaus marched dovvnfield and crossed over from the two for a score. The Eaglets retaliated when, after Piwowarls 30 yard re- turn of punt and Zaborowski's 24 yard run, Duane Sabiniewicz skirted the end into pay dirt. Wozniak's extra point was good putting O. L. out in front 7-6. Stany's Louie Chiodo sparked a long drive in the third quarter that There goes an end sweep in an Intel'- squad scrimmage. to help. ended in another T. D. and extra point mak- ing it 13-7. VVith time running out St. Maryls came back fighting. Joe VValczak made a beautiful catch of Zaborowski's 26 yard pass and brought the ball down to the nine. The Stany's eleven then took over, but fumbled and recovered again on the two. The final whistle blew on this last attempt to score. It was on a muddy rain-soaked field that the Eaglets lost their third in a row to St. Ladislaus. The first half went scoreless when St. Mary's failed to cross pay dirt from the 15. The second half which was played in a constant drizzle saw the Eaglets sparked by the dazzling running of Duane Sabiniewicz outplay the Greyhounds. The Grays, however, taking advantage of a break, recovered an O. L. fumble and marched down to the seven, from where they passed into the end zone for the sole tally of the game. On November lOth the Eaglets encountered the Blue -lays of St. Joseph in the season's J. Sabiniewicz is stopped after a short gain, while F. Skalski Cfore Grmuidl and M. Piwowar Qleftj try final contest. Slowed up on account of a muddy turf, action didn't really begin until the second quarter, when deciding to kick out of danger the Red and White forward wall seemed to crumble before the powerful Blue jay line, and Frank Macielak's blocked kick was carried into pay dirt by a St. joe's line- man. Two other kicks were blocked by the big, charging Blue Jays, one in the second quarter and another in the third period. St. foes went on to score twice more in the game. THE MANAGERS N. Przezdziecki, M. Sordyl, J. Zrada. The final whistle blew on a l9-O score and the end of the season. Though their season's record is hardly im- pressive, the coach and the boys deserve much praise. Outweighed in almost all of their con- tests, the boys kept on playing a great brand of football every minute. Next season it will be almost the same full team, more experi- enced and more determined to avenge this seasonls record, and striving to take the Cath- olic League First Division Title. Back this year for the '46'-47 basketball season were 9 seasoned Eagle Cagers: M. Danko, F. Hunger, J. Hallas, J. Hrydziuszko. S. Krzysiak, S. Orlikiewicz, j. Rakoczy and VV. Zieniba. In addition to these letter men of last year. F. Filnianski, R. Kucharski, D. john and J. Kaczniarek made their appearance. Though the Eaglets counted niany veterans in their ranks, they still were not able to cope with the one big deficiency that has been plaguing the Eagle quintets for many years, naniely, height. Only the center stood taller than six feet. The only weapon the teani had with which to counteract the advantage of height which inost of its adversaries had over it was its speed and aggressiveness coupled with the Polish fighting spirit. The Maryinen tried their hardest to hold the big boys down, and they deserve much praise for battling consistently and deterniinedly despite discour- aging odds. Mary' Mary' Mary' Mary' Mary' Mary' Mary' Mary' Mary' Mary' Mary' Mary' Mary' Mary Mary' Mary' S S S S S S S S S S S S S 's S S Ylne KaAlzet6afl1 - College- Coach Waldo Ashley and Co-Cap- tains Johnny Rakoczy and Stan Krzysiak. SEASON'S RECORD 27 Lawrence Tech 51 54 Cleary College 27 41 Detroit Tech 45 55 Aquinas College A 25 39 Qlivet College 66 35 U. of Wisconsiit 33 32 Detroit Tech 63 45 Mich. State Normal 56 43 Alma College 71 47 Lawrence Tech 64 48 Percy jones 46 48 Mich. State Normal 69 41 Olivet College 55 51 Cleary College 53 35 Aquinas College 41 48 Percy Jones 43 One Twenty Four 'A' if ir i' The Eagle The Eagles opened thei1' season with a humble defeat suffered at the hands of the strong' Lawrence Tech fiye from Highland I'ark. ln their second encounter in lfehruary with the lilue Devils. who had in the mean- time acquired a long string' of victories. the liagles again had to how out to the tune of a 6-l--17 score. St. l1ary's second game was with Cleary College of Ypsilanti on the home court. Therc was no doubt as to who was running' the show. The liagles went into an ea1'ly lead and stayed on top for forty minutes. Rocky llakoczy in a hrilliant performance netted 18 points, while Stan Krzysiak and Stretch Halka had 8 points apiece. When St. Marys met Cleary again at Ypsilanti, the Cleary boys avenged their former defeat by coming from lzehind to win in the final minute 53-51. The Eagles experienced an unsuccessful season on the road. and not until their last game were they ahle to hreak the jinx that kept them from winning' their away games. Sitting: W. Ziemba, J. Hallas, S. Krzysiak, J. Rakoczy, M. Danko, F. Hungerg The Eagle cagers next met Detroit Tech in 40 minutes of an exciting' eyen-all-the-way contest. and not until the last three minutes did the Dynamics manage to eke out a close -15--41 victory oyer the U. l.. five. At Detroit, however. the Redmen were unable to keep apace of the Detroit Teachers. who consistent- ly kept splitting' the meshes to emerge with a 03-32 Victory. 1n their next game the lfagles again came out on top hy tumbling' Aquinas 55-25.The Redmen opened up right after the tip off and set a pace that left Aquinas panting. At half time the score read 23-ll. and the liagles came back in the second half to add twenty- two points more while holding' their opponents to l-l. The big' 'iscoring gun was Rakoczy. who split thc hoops for 20 points. and his runner up for the evening' was bl. Halka, who netted 12 of the 55 point total. Their second encounter with Aquinas at the latter's home Standing: D. John, F. Filmanski, J. Hrydziuszko, R. Kucharski, S. Orli- kowski, J. Kaczmarek. Detrolt Tech recovers a rebound with S. Krzysiak, F. Filmanski 1272, J Halka 1315 and J. Rakoczy 1241 trying for the ball. One Twenty Six court was not as successful as the first one. The Marymen of O. L. found the small play- ink court at Grand Rapids to their disadvan- tage and Aquinas took an early lead, main- taining a 12 point margin at the half 25-13. ln the second half both teams matched basket for basket. St. Mary's came within four points of a tie but Aquinas successfully froze the ball in the closing minutes and emerged vic- torious with a 41-35 upset. F. Hunger led the offense for the Eagles with 8 pointsg S. Krzy- siak and J. Rakoczy were runners-up with 7 apiece. YQ11 January 13th, St. Mary's traveled to Olivet. Michigan. to engage Ulivet College in a somewhat lopsided struggle. The Olivet five Coach Ashley explains a play to J. Rakoczy, F. Hunger, W. Ziemba, S. Krzysiak and M. Danko. towered above the Redmen. and their speed and accuracy in sinking their shots spelled the Eagles' defeat. Connecting on almost all of their attempts, Olivet netted 66 points, while bl. Rakoczy with his 15 points led the Eagles on to score 39 points. Un the St. Marys home court the Olivet quintet was no less aggressive and the Eagles no taller. Our boys fought hard to keep up with the visitors but to no avail, They broke out into the lead and held the reins a11 the way ending up with a 55-41 final score. Qn January 22nd, St. Mary's played host to the quintet from the University of VVis- consin,s Extension School. Starting slowly, the Eagles owe their victory to a last quar- ter rally. ln the first half, though their ball handling and passing was good, they were unable to sink their shots, and at half-time were trailing 20-12. They came back in the second half not only to make up the eight point difference but also to forge ahead, while keeping the Badgers down to only 13 points. lt was nip and tuck for a while and a bucket in the last minute of the game put the Badgers only one basket behind, but the Eagles frozen the ball and emerged with a 35-33 upset. On january 27th the Michigan State Nor- mal giants invaded the St. Maryys gym and left with a 56-45 victory under their belt, but not without a struggle. The tall, rangy Nor- mals found that they were being matched bas- ket for basket in the first sixteen minutes of the tussle as the Redmen exhibited real bas- J. Halka 1261 goes high for a re- bound against Aquinas College. ketball playing ability. ln the last four min- utes of the first half. however, the Hurons stretched their lead from 20-19 to 28-19. De- spite a valiant effort. the Eagle cagers were unable to catch up, and after 20 more minutes of point for point playing the game ended in a 56-45 score. Traveling to Ypsilanti for the second game of their two game series the Eagles were fol- lowed by their visitors court jinx. This time the towering 6 footers of Xormal found less trouble in defeating their smaller Eagle adver- saries, who battled valiantly but in vain to keep up with the pace set by them. The final score was 69-48. Un February 3rd, the St. Marys gymna- sium was invaded by the high scoring fast- breaking Alma team, which smothered the Marymen 71-43. At the tip-off the Marymen took the lead but then the .Xhna men caught up and forged ahead to hold a 26-16 margin at half-time. The 27 points which St. Mary's scored in the second stanza were no match for the 54 scored by Alma. Rakoczy contri- buted l9 and Hunger 13 of the 43 St. Mary points. The last series of the '46-'47 cage season was that between the men of Uncle Sam at Percy jones and the St. Marys Eagles. The first game of the series on February 22nd was a close game which ended in a Z point victory for the Eagles over the Army boys 48-46. Matching basket for basket through- out the tussle the Army lads tried hard to tie the score in the closing seconds but an effective freeze insured the victory for St. Marys The second game of the series. and the Eagles last game, played at Battle Creek. Michigan, saw the Eagles draw the curtain on this season with a 48-43 victory. This, inci- dentally, was the only victory the Eagles ex- perienced on the road. Determined from the start to end their season with a victory. the Marymen took eagerly to the hardwood at One Twenty Seven J. Rakoczy 1241 scores a difficult basket against Aquinas College Battle Creek, but were unable to snatch the lead from the soldiers in the first half. After five minutes of the second half the score no longer read Percy jones 28, St. Mary's 23, but 36-Z9 in favor of the visiting Eagles, who didn't relinquish the lead until the final whistle blew on a 48-43 score. Largely responsible for the victory were Stan Krzysiak with 17 points, niost of which came in that thrilling second half, and 6'Rockv'y Rakoczv. who had 9. f .1 a J. Halka scores two points against Aquinas. This season's record, not too successful, is a challenge to next year's squad to avenge it. The team next year will lose five veteran Senior letter nien, who have been playing ball ever since they came to St. Blary's. They are: I. Rakoczy, S. lirzysiak, XY. Zieinba, F. Hun- ger and M. Danko. Their substitutes have shown during this season that they will be ready and able to fill the vacated berths next season. Coach Ashley will have eight nien back next year, nainely, nl. Hrydziuszko, Halka, S. Orlikiewicz, F. Fihnanski, R. Ku- charski, D. 'lohn and bl. Kaczniarek. Grand laurels for fine playing and sports- manship go to the Coach and entire teani, but especially so to: stellar forward of the past three seasons, johnny Rakoczy, whose con- sistent point producing brought many a vic- tory to the Eagle ranks: to dynainic Stan lirzysiak, whose expert ball-handling and clev- er floor-Work added much to give St. Mary's the needed sparkg to lYallie Zieinba. excellent defensive guard and a key figure in setting up the scoring plays. Also to Frank Hunger, Mike Danko, Frank ,Fihnanski and john Hry- dziuszko, all of whom contributed their share of point-scoring, and hard play. Nor can we pass by without landing very highly S. Urli- kiewicz, J. Halka, R. liucharski, D. john and tl. Kaczinarek. l Stan Krzysiak scores for the Eagles as J. Halka, tleftl, J. Rakoczy 1241, W. Ziemba. Q28l, look on. xl: ay s:. 1' nf! , ., ..., , . ::' H- 9 , f-QQGSV 'fax A +214 NK W mf .. ,.-: 3 '.:,,.-::: . - I : V: ,,:-:- ,.... ,af :::, f:.,,,, ,. . 635 b .,.. Af' ::. 3 ,. R, MFAQQKS ,S ,Q S xx :gg 3 2 4 A 4 'W' 4 +4 4 1 W 1 4 A N X Rf? f Lfxx , H . . ,. 1 ,, :z I ff 1 4 1.,: ,A W SX X Z ' 2 'K V x , 1 Yi 1 ' z , fx is N 5 4 X ' E Gy 3.8 2 F. Filmanski XV. Ziemba M. Danko S. Orlikiewicz J. Hallas j. Rakoczy F. Hunger S. Krzysial-1 J. Hrydziuszko R. Kucharski I. Kaczmarek D. John , At the outset of their basketball campaign the Eaglets of St. Mary's Preparatory had in mind one task: to surpass or at least equal the records established by teams in previous years. It may be well recalled that since the famous KORPZ of 1944 St. Marys had not produced an outstanding quintet. This burden of build- ing a championship team was placed upon the shoulders of the newly selected mentor, Coach VValdo Ashley. As practise sessions were called, hopes for an impressive season looked bright, for only one of the Hfirst five' berths of last yea1 s team remained to be filled. The four starting veterans of the previous campaign, Joseph Walczak, Jerome jablonski, Gene Glowacki and Richard Szczepaniak were all back for another full season of tough competition, and One Thirty 'A' uk 'k 'k reparatorq Head Coach Waldo Ashley and his assistant Mr. J. Wenda. an abundance of other lettermen presented themselves to fill the vacated forward post in the persons of Marion Piwowar, Richard Sza- franski and Raymond Biegas. Besides these, the squad was greatly strengthened by the addition of 'such seasoned players as Raymond Gill, Edwin Polanski, john Molenda, Andrew Stawowy and joseph Gazdecki. For the third consecutive year St. Mary's competed in the Catholic League First Divi- sion. Playing a schedule consisting of 16 games, 12 of which were against League foes, the Eaglets opposed such strong quintets as the Broncos'l of St. Stanislaus, the mighty Shamrocks of Catholic Central, the Blue lays of St. Joseph. St. Catherine's, De La Salle and St. Anthony's, The Eagle Un time Hardwood The Eaglets drew back the curtains for the '46-l47 basketball season with an impres- sive 35-19 victory over a determined all senior five from Auburn Heights. Here the Qrchard Lakers showed splendid offensive prowess and flawless ball handling in drubbing the oppo- nent with comparative easiness. Sweetest Heart of Mary invaded the Gr- chard Lake gymnasium December lOth and forced the Eaglets to trail them 18-15 at half- time. The Eaglets, however, came back with a 28 point splurge in the 3rd and 4th quarters to overcome the deficit and steadily built up decisive 43-28 score at the final whistle. St. Mary's put in its bid for the Catholic League First Division Championship after the Christmas recess by trouncing the St. Stani- slaus Broncos by a surprising and one-side score of 40-19. The f'Broncos were pre-sea- son favorites in the league and by drubbing them the Eaglets became the Dark Horse of the First Division Entrants. ln their 3rd non-leaguer encounter of the season the Eaglets niet the Presidents of Keego Harbor. The Orchard Lakers used height to their advantage and coupled it with some brilliant playing to subdue the Green and lVhite 45-31. R. Biegas, E. Polanski, J. Gazdecki, R. Gill, J. Molenda, J. Walczak, M. Piwowar, E. Glowacki, R. Szczepaniak and J. Jablonski. . 1 f -- 1 WM 1-.. .1 frrwf' January l7th saw the squad travel to De La Salle's gyninasiuiu to engage St. Joseph s in its second league encounter. The highly rated Blue Jays, who later annexed the Divi- sional Crown, forced the liaglets to fall by the wayside with a last period rally to the tune of 3l-25. On January 2lst the liaglets obligingly handed St. Ladislaus a 30-13 defeat, as they once again exhibited their skill of ball handl- ing and basket shooting. Three days later St. Maryls played host to an obliging Catholic Central Five, who had run up a string of lO consecutive victories to this point and who were expectant of another triumph that night. The Eaglets, however. did not wish to cooperate and victimized the iniorhtv Shainrocks with a 28-19 defeat. Qnly fb . inaccuracy at the tree throw line prevented Jerry Jablonski goes high for a tip-off. the liaglets from handling thein a drubbing first class. The Spirit of St. Marys played and important role in this victory, for not for a second did the players, nor the lilaglet root- ers show a sign of losing hope. St. Catherinels, who possesses a knack of upsetting highly rated squads, did it again on january 28th as they handed the Eaglets a 27-25 reversal in their own gyinnasiuni. The encounter was closely contested throughout, but the liaglets were deprived of a victory, as they could not connect on their shots as they previously had done. ln a close tilt on -lanuary 3lst the Qrchard Lakers edged out the Class A De La Salle quintet of Detroit by a 30-27 score. The De- troit quintet rallied in the final stanza, but the final whistle quickly terminated their ef- forts. St. Benedicts of Highland Park invaded the Q. L. gyni on Feb. 4th, St. Benedict took possession of an l8-l4 lead at halftime, but the Eaglet defense literally starved them in the second half as they were gifted but 6 charity tosses. The Eaglets, on the other hand, con- nected for baskets consistently to overcome the deficit and go on to win 31-24. February 7th saw St. Mary's once again endeavoring to conquer its jinx of losing Joe Walczak gets ready to sink a free throw. Q A free ball in the St. Anthony game with E. Glowacki 1223 ready to go up after it. games played in Detroit. St. Anthony's were not to be easily subdued as their height spelled defeat once again for the Eaglets. On this occasion the Eaglets dropped another closely fought battle 33-27. The visitors' court jinx continued to plague the Eaglets as once again they felt the sting of defeat when the Broncos of St. Stanislaus eked out a 34-31 victory on February llth. February 14th saw the Eaglets of St. Mary's run their string of home victories to 8 as they handed the lads of St. l3enedict's a 34-24 lac- ing. Four days later this string was snapped as the determined Presidents of Keego Harbor avenged an earlier defeat at Eaglet hands with a 29-26 victory in a closely fought, thrilling contest. The Eaglets finally did away with their season-long jinx on February 2lst when they impressively defeated the De La Salle quintet in Detroit 41-32. The liaglets swished the cords with consistent regularity to take a com- fortable lead, and then never relinquished it. The Eaglets did a little avenging themselves as they completely outclassed a much taller Teuton quintet of St. Anthony's in the final game of the current campaign. The smaller Eaglets battled the Teutons till the final whistle to gain an impressive, well deserved 32-30 victory. Thus the Eaglets completed their season with eleven victories and five defeats. In league competition they recorded 8 victories as against 4 defeats. For the second consecu- tive year the Eaglets occupied 3rd place in the First Division Standings. Preparations next commenced for the State Championship competition. Entering the Class The side-line during an exciting game: tfrom leftj E. Polanski, R. Biegas, R. Gill, R. Szafranski, J. Wenda, Coach Ashley, Reverend J. Rozak. B District tournament staged at VValled Lake H. S., St. Maryls quintet in its first encounter defeated Fenton, last year's runner up for the State Class B Crown, by a 29-25 score. Fenton drew first blood as they headed the Eaglets in the opening stanza, but the determined Or- chard Lakers came through in the second half to overtake the Fenton squad and go on to victory. The quest for District Honors, however, was short lived as a scrappy XVa1led Lake Five persuaded the Eaglets to fall by the wayside to the tune of 33-31. It was a nip and tuck contest all the way, but a field goal in the final minute gave the edge to VValled Lake, and also the District Championship. This final defeat terminated the current cage season for the Eaglets. Although St. Mary's did not produce a championship team, they scored several im- pressive victories and thrilled many a spec- tator' with their hard fighting and undying spirit. And hopes are high for next year when eight varsity letter men will return to form the nucleus of the St. Mary's Basketball Team for '47-'48, Our sincere best Wishes for the future go to the Faglets that they may blaze their way along the road of athletic glory to new honors and new laurels. Special credit for performances in the past season go to: Captain joseph VValczak, whose splendid defensive ability and floor work en- abled him to gain a berth on the Detroit Times All-City Team, Dick Szczepaniak and Jerome Iablonski, the tall men of the squad, whose backboard play stood out in many a contestg Marion Piwowar and Gene Glowacki, the for- wards who led the team in scoring, and espe- cially to Coach VValdo Ashley, whose untiring efforts were highly responsible for this vic- torious season. 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The first of these against De La Salle was turned into a Junior Eaglet reversal 32-30, but the next against St. Benedict's was definitely a 36-33 O. L. triumph. Instrumental in many of the victories during the season was the accurate shooting of joe Bobroski and l. Kulczycki, fine ball handling of Frank 'Woz- niak and joe Nowakowski. as well as the splendid back-board play of Andrew Stawowy. lid. Mrozinski. Ray Shyeida and Eugene Gates. The squad, under the tutorship of assistant coach julian XYenda. showed great promise of basketball talent which will be expected to pay rich dividends for future varsity quintets. One Thirty Six ir ir 'A' i' The Eagle Standing: E. Mrozinski, A. Stawowy, Kneeling: D. Wegienek, J. Skowron' ski, F. Wozniak, J. Bobroski, .I unior U41-Aity E. Wajda, J. Jablonski, Z. Witaszek, J. Szymanski, Mary' Mary Mary Mary' Mary' Marv' Mary's Mary' y 9 G. Piekarski, NI. Manno, H. Kus. Seann 2 fecal-d Auburn Heights Sweetest Heart of Mary' St. Anthony St. Stanislaus Roosevelt St. joseph St. Ladislaus Catholic Central 24 St. Mary St. Mary St. Mary St. Mary St. Mary St. Mary St. Mary St. Mary 7 y St. Catherine De La Salle St. Benedict St. Anthony St. Stanislaus St. Benedict Roosevelt De La Salle J. Bobroski 183 sinks a free throw. CHEER LEADERS ski, F. Macielak, E. Grzeszkowiak, J Lukaszewski, S. Danielak. The Cheer Zeadem No amount of words could ever express the importance ot the cheer-leaders to sports in a school. Always iull of life, full of vigor, full of color, they lead the shouting crowd, the enthusiastic fans in the support of the team. Vtlhile winning or loosing, through victory or defeat, theylre always on their toes giving the team important moral support. Many are the occasions when faith- ful cheering from the fans has given our team the needed spirit and has spurred it on to glorious victory. The game land Here is a group of music enthusiasts who regularly add gaiety and color to the basketball games at St. Maryis. VVith their rollicking polkas and peppy hit tunes they make more pleasant the intermissions between halves and games. GAME BAND Standing: J. Beyer, R. Panczak, B maszkiewicz. Sitting: S. Malinowski, S. Osinski A. Koscinski, R. Majewski, R. Ro gowski, J. Czapski, J. Grenzicki Winslow, F. Bartnikowski, E. To- S. Cydzik, J. Lewko, R. Szczodrovr- The Ka e6all Sea on Prep KaAe6all N recent years the accomplishments of the Eaglets on the baseball diamond were nothing much of which to boast, but Coach VValdo Ashley and a host of ten re- turning veterans endeavored to place St. Mary's atop the baseball picture during the past season. Coach Ashley, along with his assistant Johnny Rakoczy, first attempted to refresh some of the important factors of the game to the experienced, and at the same time show the less experienced the fundamentals of this great sport, so that the entire squad could give all that it had to gain victory and glory for St. Mary's. Those upon whom the outcome of this season rested were the letter-winners of last year: Marion Piwowar, pitcherg Joseph VVal- czak, Norbert Romej, Frank Macielak, Eu- gene Crlowacki, Arthur Koscinski, joseph Gazdecki, infieldersg and Raymond Biegas, Edwin Polanski, John Sabiniewicz and Ed- ward Mrozinski, outfielders. With these lads and a host 'of highly enthusiastic new prospects. the future looked bright for Coach Ashley's hopes of fielding a championship nine. St. Mary's was once again entered in the East Side First Division of the Detroit Catholic League where it competed against several worthy opponents. The Eaglets found such teams as Catholic Central, St. Catherine, De LaSalle, and St. Anthony rivals not very easy to subdue. However. the highly heralded Spirit of St. Mary's aided the Orchard Lakers to gain respect from its opponents, regardless of the out- come of the encounter. The 1947 Catholic Schedule for the St. Mary's Eaglets was as follows: April 22 - St. Anthony ....,... Away April 25 - St. Stanislaus ,,,,.,,- Home April 29 - St. Benedict ........,. Home May 6 - St. Joseph ......,.......,. Away May 9 - Catholic Central .... Home May 13 - St. Ladislaus .......... Home May 16 - St. Catherine .......... Away May 20 - De LaSalle .... .... . Away 71-acl: NE more sports activity was added -- this past year to the athletic pro- gram of St. Mary's with the introduction of Track competition in the Preparatory Dc:- partment. This was the first year that St. Mary's had entered a representative team in that sport for competition with the numer- ous rival high schools. The announcement of the new sport was received with true enthusiasm by the Prep- men who had long been dreaming of an Eaglet team on the cinder paths. From the Forty Seven i' 'A' forty aspiring candidates who reported for the first practices Coach Ashley after a few weeks of rigorous training chose a team of speedy sprinters to represent St. Mary's in the scheduled meets. Competition this year was limited to local high schools with whom track meets were arranged. Among the opponents whom the Eaglets met during the '47 season were: Pontiac High, Milford High, Walled Lake High, and several others. if -k One Thirty Nine fn tramural 6XOjntra-mural competition plays an important role in the Sports Picture at St. Mary's, and Class teams in all major sports are organized and entered into the St. Mary's Intra-Mural League. Holder of first place after the completion of a lengthy schedule is the Champion, to whose members are awarded beauti- ful monograms, as well as a collective team prize. A separate House League is organized in the lower division of the Prep Department, to allow a greater number of students enter the keen sports competition. In such a way the Intra-mural Athletic Program affords an opportunity for all students who are unable to meet varsity team requirements to actively take part in all the sports. Preparatory FOOTBAL L SENIORS Top: E. Galaszewski, S. Kukulski, J. Jablonski, J. Grenzicki, R. Sza- franski. Center: R. Biegas, R. Gill, N. Ro- mej, V. Hryniewicz, S. Danielak. Bottom: M. Sordyl, E. Ewanowicz, J. Lewko, J. Lukaszewski, A. Kosnik. BASKETBALL SENIORS Top: J. Sabiniewiez, E. Budzinski, S. Kukulski, M. Przezdziecki, R. Lesinski, J. Grenzicki, Bottom: A. Koscinski, R. Szczodrow- ski, E. Galaszewski, N. Romej, A. Kosnik. C'laampionA College FOOTBALL Seniors Standing: J. Rakoczy, S. Krzysiak, V. Nebus, M. Danko, E. Bakun, M. Komosinski. Kneeling: D. Kozlowski, S. Schinski, F. Hunger, W. Ziemba, Art. Za.- leski, Ant. Zaleski. J BASKETBALL Freshmen Standing: R.. Majewski, F. Bartni- kowski, R. Borowski, A. Ugolik. Kneeling: R. Sarnocinski, Z. Roesch- ke, S. Dorniak, J. Bruk. BASEBALL Seniors Standing: N. Kowalewski, S. Schin- ski, S. Krzysiak, W. Kozlowski, M. Komosinski. Kneeling: V. Nebus, W. Ziemba, J. Rakoczy. In Centennium Immaculatae, Patronae Americae Septemtriofnalis Statum Foederatorum S116 'faam Pl-aeaidium Czmtalm in citlmrzl Rcginam Mundi .lxIlg'ClU1'l11ll beati5 septam cullortibus, lmmaculatzlm tripliciter insiguem- .Xurczuu Foedcris Area. l'z1t1'm1a :X11'lC1'lCElC. cm'o1mta stellis Quilt: firmitcr luceut in Yexillo uostrog li l'lu1'iluus Lvlllllllu flesiguzult iuscriptum Quocl clurzxrct pcr sacculal rlilltlllil Stzxtuum tot Foeclcratorum NlCfli21t1'iX Clwisti Cum pcccatorilms l.ux in teuelaris, gzumclium, victrix mall Cm1sulz1t1'ix llll-llCt01'L1111. Regina Volmlizle, Cllllllllllil coeli iiazas lllllllllllllll UIUYIIIH civium Cilllillll profzmus: Te dcceut arae- Ave, iam gratia plana! gXuxilizLt1'ix lj2ltl'lZlC, in periculis Rumpeus cupias llostium lllinantiuln lixemplzL1' 2l1NO1'lS cliviuig llfilllllllllll I,Ol0llUl'l1111 spas ac decus. .Xcliutrix SCllll1lZl1'll in l,l1'Cll3.1'Ql Lake Grutius aluuucle SIJZ11'gC11S in clericos :XlL1IllI101'l1111 llllflll uutrix clominans Resouzlbilis triumpllel llorzlte coeli-1u011tcs, Valles stipate Dfmis. Surgitc Polrmi Americi .Xlumniz ljnoque vuto unoque Voce Clzlmatez lum1aculatz1 Aveln' Act V In H01l01'6l1l Mariae W -5 -il -F r' 61,1- if-A W Because of Her foreseen Divine Motherhood Mary was preserved from Original Sin and full of Grace from the first moment of Her life. HWe define that the doctrine which declares that the most Blessed Virgin Mary, in the first instant of her conception., by a singular grace and privilege granted to her by Almighty God, through the merits of Christ Jesus, Saviour of mankind, was preserved from all stain of original sin, is a doctrine revealed by God and therefore must be held firmly and constantly by all faithful Christians? Pius IX, Ineffa.bilis Deus One Forty Four 'A' ir 'k 'A' The Eagle The fmmaculdte Conception N the darkened horizon of the nineteenth century, a star sends forth its rays, bringing light into the world . . . the Immaculate Conception. The Church was then undergoing great sufferings: philo- sophical materialism perverted the minds of men and misinterpreted the nature of God: Masonry be- came more and more vigorous in its attempt to control the national and international life of coun- tries. In 1805 the Masons controlled Spain, Catholic Poland was dismemberedg Pius VII was imprisoned in 1809 by Napoleon Ig in 1821 Portugal confiscated Church propertyg in 1825 Russia persecuted the Catholics, in 1831 Gregory XVI faced revolt in the Papal States, while French and Austrian armies remained in Italy for seven years, and in 1848 Pius IX Was driven from Rome. At the time of such darkness the Church, under the guidance of God, Whose Ways are not those of man, defines solemnly through the Vicar of Christ, Pius IX, on December 8, 1854, that the beautiful truth of the Immaculate Conception is indeed divinely revealed dogma. It is, therefore, infallibly true that by a most extraordinary privi- lege the Mother of the Incarnate Word was pre- served from all stain of original sin from the first instant of her conception. The dogma of the Im- maculate Conception at perhaps the darkest hour of European culture started, thanks to its defini- tion, to shine with its fullest light. It recalled to mankind many of the important revealed truths which form the basis for our Christian culture. When naturalism, for example, full of pride rejected God's grace, the dogma of the Immaculate Concep- tion brought again the reality of God's grace into the foreground. When rationalism denied the di- vinity of Christ, our dogma proclaimed that Mary was preserved from the stain of sin, even from original sin, because she was called upon to be the Mother of the Incarnate Word. When Ros- seauism tried to discredit the universal belief in original sin and tried to make man an easy prey of his uncontrolled passions, our dogma reminded us of the reality of original sin. When materialism taught that man is a direct descendant of the ape, our dogma emphasized that man is created by God, endowed by Him with an immortal soul, and therefore, with inalienable rights. When brutal im- morality stripped womanhood of all its high ideals, our dogma restored to the Woman her rightful glory. As the Statue of Liberty stands as a symbol of our American ideals so the Immaculate Conception stands as a Divine Monument for mankind's highest ideals. Lourdes, France, where the Blessed Virgin appeared to Bernadette Soubirous saying: I am the Immaculate Conception . Forty Seven 'A' ak 'A' 'A' One Forty Five Mosaic of Murillo's Madonna f35,000 pieces - Gift of Pope Benedict XVJ National Shrine - Washington, D. C. Yliepokalanie Pocjeta - Patronlza dmerqki 1'Przy tej okazji powiadamiamy Was, Drodzy Bracia, o jednoglosnie przyjetym po- stanowieniu, mocq ktorego siebie samych i wszystkich wiernych, powierzonych naszej pieczy w Stanach Zjednoczonych, oddajemy pod specjalnq, opieke Swietej Bogarodzicy, ktorej Niepokalane Poczgcie z poboinosciq czci lud wierny w calym Kosrriele Katolickim . .. Jej wigc apiece polecamy Was, pelni ufnosci, ae dostqpimy Zaski izbawienia za Jej wsta- zuiennictwem u Tego, ktory jest Jedynym Posrednikiem micdzy Bogiem i ludzimi, Jezusa Chrystusa, ktory ojiarowal Siebie na zbawienie wszystkichf' Wyjatek z tekstu uchwaly Hierarchii katolickiej, zebranej na Szostym Prowincjalnym Synodzie w Baltimorze, w 1846. A okrecie Santa Maria pod blekitnym sztandarem Krolowej niebios przybyl Krysz- tof Kolumb W roku 1492 do Ameryki. Tym samym historia Katolicyzmu naszego kontynentu rozpoczy- na sie pod znakiem Marii. Imie Jej szerzyli misjonarze katoliccy, prze- K 'Q' Waznie Hiszpanie i Francuzi, ktorzy i Ludnosc, zmeczona nieszczesciami, byla rozbita na klocace sie partie. Temu bardzo niebezpiecznemu stanowi rzeczy polozyl kres slawny George Washing- ton, znany tak ze swojego mestwa jak i swojej by- strej inteligencji. Byl on bliskim przyjacielem bisku- pa z Baltimore, John Carroll. Tak wiec przyjain la,- czyla Ojca Waszego kraju i pierwszego biskupa Ko- sciola tego kraju, ktory jest tak drogi i nam. Wi- glosili ewangelie Chrystusowa. Ma- ria Wiec czuwala nad poczatkami i rozwojem nowego swiata oraz nad pierwszymi krokami Kosciola nasze- go W Ameryce. Okolo 300 lat po odkryciu Ame- ryki z wojny rewolucyjnej zrodzily sie Stany Zjednoczone. Jaki byl stan katolikow W pierwszych dziesiatkach lat naszej rnlodej republiki? Tak go opisuje Papiez XII W encyklice swo- jej Sertum Laetitiaen: Gdy Oj- ciec swiety Pius VI W osobie Ame- rykanina John Carroll dal Wam pierwszego biskupa isiedziba jego bylo Baltimoreb, ludnosc katolicka W kraju Waszym byla nie liczna i nie wiele znaczaca. Ponadto W 0- Wych czasaeh stosunki W Stanach Zjednoczonych byly tego rodzaju, ze bardzo powazny kryzys grozil nie tylko ich strukturze, ale nawet i po- litycznej calosci. Dluga Wojna byla. Wyczerpala skarb panstwowy. Du- zy dlug ciazyl na obywatelach. Roz- Woj przemyslowy byl zahamowany. dzac ich pracujacych reka W reke, przyszle genera- cje moga sie nauczyc i zrozumiec, ze szacunek dla Wiary Chrystusa jest swieta i ustalona zasada, ludu Amerykanskiego, boc przeciez Wiara ta jest podsta- Wa moralnosci i uezciwosci, a tym samym Zrodlem dobrobytu i postepuf' Aby lepiej zrozumiec to tlo, na ktorym odbyla sie dedykacja Stanow Zjednoczonych Niepokalanie Po- czetej, przypomnijrny sobie kilka faktow z historii Ameryki, poprzedzajacych Szosty Synod Baltimor- ski. Przez przylaczenia sie lub zakupy duzych obsza- row, mloda rzeczpospolita Amerykanska rozrosla sie - W pierwszej polowie XIX Wieku do if prawie Ze dzisiejszych rozmiarow i siegala od Atlantyku do Pacyfiku. Mniej korzystnie zas przedstawial sie rozwoj Wewnetrzny. Scieraly sie Proposed National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D. C., American Catholics' magnificent memorial to their eountry's Immaculate Patroness. Forty Seven 'k 'A' 'A' 'A' One Forty Seven W Stanach rozne sprzeczne prady polityczne. Do te- go dochodzily trudnosci religijne, spowodowane przez sekty protestanckie, ktore sie gleboko rozkorzenilv juz W kolonialnej Ameryce. Trudnosci zas pafistwo- We skomplikowaly sie zawrotna szybkoscia z powodu masowych imigracji, ukatwionych przez Wprowadze- nie linii okretowych, uzywajacych parowcow. Po- nadto tempo zycia amerykahskiego roslo coraz to bardziej z powodu Wprowadzenia kolei i telegrafu. Ciezka zas sytuacje katolikow W owych czasach T. J. McInerney W artykule A Century of Mary's Protection opisuje tymi s1oWy: Warto podkreslic, ze W trzech Iatach pomiedzy Piatym Prowincjalnym Synodem 118435 a Szostym f1846J Woinosc religijna. W Stanach Zjednoczonych stala na najnizszym po- ziomie, przy czym zaznaczyc trzeba., ze najostrzejsze ataki zacietrzewionego fanatyzmu tak zwanych Ro- dowitych Amerykan6W fNa.tive Americans? byly skierowane Wlasnie przeciw Kosciolowi Katolickie- mu. Najwiecej W owym czasie ucierpiala Phila- delphia, ktora miala proporcionalnie duzy procent ludnosci katolickiej. Pozatem gdziekolwiek znajdo- wali sie katolicy, byli oni narazeni na anty-katolicka 1-zrucjate' protestantow. Jest to fakt historyczny, ze nigdy przed tym ani po tym Kosciol W tym kraju nie by! tak przesladowany jak wtedy. Nawet antykatolickie przepisy karne z czasow kolonialnych blednieja, Wobec tego, co sie dzialo W smutnych la- tach 1844, 1845 i 1846. Na domiar zlego katolicyzm W oWych czasach by! liczebnie slaby. Hierarchia liczyla 1edWie 24 bisku- pow i jednego arcybiskupa. Brak ksiezy i siostr byl dokuczliwy. Prasa katolicka byla znikoma, a szkol- nictwo katolickie nie wielkie. Kato1ik6W liczono poltora. miliona, a uwazano ich jako obywateli dru- gorzednych. Na tym ciemnym horyzoncie katolicyzmu amery- kanskiego zjawia. sie gwiazda., zapowiadajaca piekna, przyszlosc. Jest Nia, Ta, nad ktorej glows, jest ko- rona z dwunastu gwiazd, a pod Jej stopami ksie- zyc, a imie Jej: Jestem Niepokalane Poczecieu. Wzeszla ta gwiazda W miesiacu Marii, W dniu 13 maja, 1846 roku, kiedy na Szostym Synodzie Pro- Wincjalnym W Baltimorze nieliczna owczesna Hie- rarchia amerykanska pod przewodnicwem arcybisku- pa. Samuela Ecc1eston'a Wybrala Matke Boska Nie- pokalanie Poczeta, za niebieska Patronke Stanow Zjednoczonych. Ksieza biskupi podpisali Wtedy pe- tycje do Stolicy Apostolskiej proszac o potwierdze- nie tego aktu. Dwa dni pozniej uchwalili Wyslaci druga petycje do Rzymu proszac, aby Wolno dodac slowa Niepoka1ana do imienia Marii W prefacji mszalnej oraz oficjum brewiarzowym. Wreszcie po- prosili, aby Woino bylo dodac do Litanii Loretanskiej inwokacje Kr61oWo bez zmazy pierworodnej pocze- ta, Modl sie za namif' Na koncu Synodu owczesna Hierarchia amerykanska powiadomila Wspolnym li- stem pasterskim o tym Wszystkim amerykariskich katolikow. Trzy lata pozniej, W 1849 roku, Hierar- chia Stanow Zjednoczonych, zebrana na. Siodmym Synodzie Prowincjalnym W Baitimorze, zwrociia sie do Stolicy Apostolskiej z prosba o zdefiniowanie dog- matu Niepokalanego Poczecia. One Forty Eight ui' 'k 'lr 'A' Oczywiscie wielka byla radosc grupy Amerykan- skiej, gciv 8 grudnia 1854 roku byla swiadkiem uro- czystego ogloszenia dogmatu Niepokalanego Pocze- cia Najswietszej Marii Panny przez Papieza Piusa IX. Ale i na tym jeszcze nie koniec. Na drugim Ple- narnym Synodzie Baltymorskim W roku 1863 ksieza biskupi amerykanscy oglosili dzien 8 grudnia jako swieto obowiazkowe W kazdej diecezji. Wreszcie jako zewnetrzny symbol holdu katolickiej Ameryki dia swej Patronki buduje sie W Washingtonie, W stolicy Stanow Zjednoczonych, olbrzymia katedre ku czci Niepokalanie Poczetej. A jaka byla odpowiedz Stolicy Apostolskiej W sprawie ogloszenia Marii Niepokalanie Poczetej Pa- tronka Ameryki? Na audiencji, udzielonej Sekreta- rzowi Kongregacji Rozkrzewiania Wiary W dniu 7 lutego, 1847 roku, Ojciec sw. Pius IX laskawie przy- chylil sie do prosby Episkopatu Amerykanskiego. Odnosny oficjalny dekret nosi date 2 lipca 1847 roku. W liscie Ks. Kardynala Fransoniego do Ks. Arcy- biskupa Ecc1eston'a czytamy: OjcoWie Soboru bar- dzo madrze postapili, gdy zadecydowali zWr6ci6 sie W specjalny sposob o potezna pomoc i opieke do Swietej Bogarodzicy. Nasz Ojciec swiety Pius IX bardzo chetnie przychyla sie do prosb Soboru, ktory Wybral Najswietsza Dziewice-bez grzechu poczeta za Patronke Kosciola W Stanach Zjednoczonych . Oto jak Niepokalana zostala Patronka Ameryki! A teraz pytanie, jak mlody Kosciol Katolicki W Stanach Zjednoczonych rozwijal sie pod opieka Marii. Rozrosl sie on ogromnie tak wewnetrznie jak i zewnetrznie. W roku 1846 liczyl ledwie poltora mi- liona katolikow i 25 ksiezy biskupowg dzis liczba do- chodzi do 25 mi1ion6W katolikow, a Hierarchia iiczy 4 Kardynalow, 23 arcybiskupow i 135 biskupow. W encyklice Sertum Laetitiaeu, Wydanej z okazji sto- piecdziesiatej rocznicy ustalenia Hierarchii kosciel- nej W Stanach Zjednoczonych, Ojciec swiety Pius XII W ten sposob opisuje imponujacy rozW6j Kosciola Katolickiegon WplyW Kosciola coraz bardziej sie rozszerzyl i liczba Wiernych powiekszyla sie. W kraju Waszym zaznacza sie bujne zycie laski Ducha Swie- tego, Wydajace piekne kwiaty swietosci. Wierni Wy- peiniaja Wasze koscioly, zgromadzaja sie przy Stole Panskim, aby przyjmowac Chleb Anielski, ow Po- karm dla silnychg z duza poboznoscia biota oni udzial W zamknietych rekolekcjachg duzo idzie za Bozym glosem powolania, aby sie poswiecic sluzbie Wyzszych idealow czy to W stanie kaplanskim, czy tez W stanie zakonnymn. Obecnie W Sta-nach Zjednoczonych jest 19 pro- Wincji koscielnych, 115 diecezji, prawie 200 semina- ri6W i nieziiczone koscioky, szkoky powszechne, szkoly srednie, kolegia, szpitale, domy dla starcow i klasz- tory. Nic tedy dziwnego, ze cudzoziemcy, ktorzy zwiedzaja Ameryke, podziwiaja, organizacje Waszego systemu szkolnego, Wyjajtkowa ofiarnosc Wiernych, dzieki ktorej ten system szkolny jest mozliwy, i czuj- na troske, ktora kierownicy otaczaja, szkoly. Z tych to szkol Wychodza liczne rzesze obywateli o silnych sercach i jasnych umyslach. Sa oni przejeci powa- zaniem dla boskich i Iudzkich praw. Slusznie wiec The Eagle uwaia. sie ich za sile, za kwiat, za chlube Kosciola i Paristwa, Waszegof' ToWarzystWa, misyjne, a zwlaszcza Stowarzyszenie Rozkrzewiania, Wiary, dobrze pracuja. Sa one po- dziWu godnym przykiadem tego, jak naleiy modli- twa, jalmuzna i innymi srodkami Wspierac tych, kto- rzy glosza ewangelie pod sztandarem zbawczego krzyza W krajach niewiernychf' Lecz nie ludimy sie tymi pieknymi zdobyczami, z ktorych slusznie sie cieszymy. Nie sa one bowiem o- statecznym spelnieniem misji Katolikow Amerykari- skich. Olbrzymia jeszcze praca nas czeka We Wszyst- kich dziedzinach iycia, koscielnego, panstwowego i miedzynarodowego, jak o tym szeroko pisze Ojciec swiety Pius XII W Wspomnianej encyklice Sertum Laetitiaeu. Nieoceniona, pomooa W Wlasciwym rozwiazaniu tych olbrzymich zadari jest nasza Patronka. Wypra- sza. Ona, nam potrzebne laski, bez ktorych nic nie mozemy sami dokonac. Przykladem zas Swoim jest dla nas Gwiazda Przewodnia. Ot6Z Maria-Dziewica i Maria-Matka, to ideal przyswiecajacy wychowaniu dziewczat, rozwiazaniu kwestji kobiecej oraz wycho- Waniu W czystosci Wszystkich. MariaQ zajeta gospe- darstwem domowym W Nazarecie, to wzor dla pra- cujacychg Maria, Matka Wcielonego Slowa. Wiecz- nego, to Mistrzyni dia teologowg Maria, lajczaca dzie- dzictwo z macierzenstwem, to natchnienie dia arty- stowg Maria, Matka Odkupiciela i Posredniczka Wszystzkich lask, to Zrodlo nadziei, mocy oraz gwa- rancja zwyciestwa dla meznie walczacychg Maria, harmonia. wszystkich cnot, to wzor dla. Ameryki, kt6- rej potega i pieknem jest harmonia Wielu narodow, Wielu jezykow i Wielu kulturg Maria, Najswietsza Bogarodzica i Dziewica, to ideal wiodacy dusze wy- brane do najwyiszych szczytow kontemplacjig Maria., Patronka Ameryki, to potezna, Oredowniczka dia. Stanow Zjednoczonych, ktorym Opatrznosc Boza po- Wierzyla. misje byc Obronca przez Boga danej god- nosci ludzkiej kazdego czlowieka, oraz spelniac role Przedmurza Kultury Chrzescijanskiej W wieku ener- gii atomowej. BIBLIOURAFIA: Reverend Doctor john Tracy Ellis: The American Centen- nial of the Immaculate Conception . Salve Regina, Vol. VI, No. 4, August, 1946. T. J, Mcinerneyz A Century of Mary's Protection . St. Joseph Magazine, May, 1946. Serfum Laetitiaen, Encyclical Letter of Pope Pius XII to the American Hierarchy. Mater Admirabilisn S. M. Fabia, Felician Sisters Mother Most Admirable - Sister Fabia paints the Blessed Virgin joyfully realizing that the Word Was made Flesh in Her. Forty Seven 'A' 11' 'A' 1' One Forty Nine --. I5 UQ U' CD 3' v-x Q EW' U' cn S9 .- cr N If rn El cn 3 FL '4 Q- ru Qu ,... n 93 Cf' na m 'J' .-. U1 0 O C: 5 59 P-1 '4 Cf' O SD v-s 'F ff D' cn D C cu cn 5 O VH 'U O 5 P' ,-. 5 F-4 Oz cn cn 93 CF rf 5' cn Q 97 ef 5' rn Q- v-s 99 ..- O v-s YT' 2 Ou S ILL SI U0 Ed Flu! SLI .10 CPQIISIUUUUJ unf- ,L,, squasald ozifaqeyq all UA M S o wwf JO H'-1!w!9V aqq Uemoqooqsbzg 10 asuagap snolnomgux aqq .zaqgv 311151 .10 fi 'PU9I0cI QU -Ia C Mary, Queen 0 Poland CQWAELLXRY, Queen of Poland! VVhat is the historical background for this title and in what circumstances has Mary, the Mother of God, been proclaimed the Queen of Poland? From the very earliest times, with the very dawn of Christianity after the pagan altars of sacrifice had been effaced from the lands of the Slavonic people, the population of Poland consecrated themselves and their country to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The first Polish national hymn was the Boga- rodzica Dziewicau, - HVirgin Mother of God , written in the 13th century. This hymn was truly the external manifestation of the spirit, faith, hope of the nation. lt could be heard at all solemn occasions, irrespective whether they were of an ecclesiastical or political nature, its majestic tones were re- echoed on every battle field by the chivalrous Polish gentry and carried for them a certain solace and fearlessness while they protected their land, Maryis Homeland. With this hymn ringing in the ears of his enemies, the Polish soldier has paved an envious path through the annals of history. He has humbled the mighty Teutonic Knights at the famous Battle of Grunwaldg he has vanquished the Turkish invader at Chocimg he has success- fully defended Czestochowa and emerged victorious at the famous Battle of Vienna. Such has been the magnificent record of the Polish warrior. All this, however, was ac- complished not through gallantry and fear- lessness alone, but with the name of Jesus and Mary resounding from his parched, battle-weary lips. Before every decisive battle the kings and leaders of the Polish forces, lying prostrate before Maryls image, offered their course humbly to Her. After the battles the trophies of victory were sent as votive offerings to shrines of Mary. Another notable devotional exercise which spread about Poland was the devotion of the Rosary. It was brought to Poland by two brothers Czeslaus and Hyacinth. How great this devotion to the Rosary was, can be seen by the fact that in 1350, there was a special street at Danzig which was reserved for the rosary craftsmen. ln 1599, the royal treasury at Cracow, called VVawel, contained nineteen rosaries made of diamonds, jewels and pearls. At the famous Czartoryski Museum in Cracow the rosaries of King john HI, 3 PoIand's National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Czestochowa. Forty Seven 'k 'lr 'A' if One Fifty One Prince Radziwill and commander Chodkie- wicz may still be seen. The treasury of Our Lady's shrine at Czestochowa has retained the rosaries of Kings Stephen Batory and John Sobieski. The Polish hussar never was found without his rosary, as though it were an integral part of his armor. It was also customary for the Polish warrior to wear on his armor a ryngraf which was a small shield with the image of the Blessed Virgin on it. The so called Books of the Rosary were full of names of ordinary folk as well as princes. The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary also holds a nationwide acclaim. Numbered amongst its members were the names ot Kings Sigismund III, Ladislaus IV, john Casimir and Michael Korybut VVisniowiecki. It was always a distinctive honor to be called a Sodalis Marianus, a member of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. VVhen Poland lost her freedom through the partitions, an epoch of suffering began. Many were banish- ed from their homelands to cold regions of Siberia. Others were subject to various other hardships. In such disheartening cir- cumstances, now more than ever before, the faithful folk of Poland were conscious of the solace of Mary, their sorrowful Mother. Those who were allowed to remain in Poland were forbidden to call Mary the Queen of Poland. Her images had to be removed from the banners of the organizations and sodalities. Nevertheless, where it was pos- sible the people adorned the image of Our Lady with a crown of roses, in addition to their many precious votive offerings, and where these were not accessible, they honor- ed Her with their streams of tears and the martyrdom of their patriots. The most prominent figures in Poland's literature place Mary as the source of the highest inspiration, not only in regards to the artist but for the nation as a whole. Thev viewed the devotion to Mary as a guarantee for Polandis resurrection and as a guiding star toward national freedom. For instance, we all remember the touching invocation de- dicated to the Blessed Virgin expressed in the English translation of Pan Tadeusz . the masterpiece of Adam Mickiewicz. But under what circumstances did the title Mary, Queen of Poland, originate? History provides the answer: 'fThe most penetrating intuition , writes Oscar Halecki in his 'fHis- tory of Polandv, has found only the one significant work Deluge with which to characterize the series of catastrophes which from 1648 onwards shook the foundations of the Polish State. It had been invaded by the Ukrainian Cossacks, the Tartars, Turks, Muscovites and Swedes . One Fifty Two 'Ir 'A' In 1665, Swedish hordes overran Poland. The King, john Casimir, was forced to flee. However, at the height of this disastrous situation, a miracle happened. For like a Noah's Ark in the midst of the deluge, the monastery of Czestochowa resisted the enemy. The prior, Augustine Kordecki, gathered a handful of soldiers around the picture venerated for centuries of the Black Madonna and after a forty days seige the Swedes were, for the first time, forced to beatia retreat. This was on the day after Christmas. Faced with this unheard of fact, which seemed like a legendary tale, the na- tion recovered itself. King Casimir returned from exile and the whole country in an un- animous outburst of reviving patriotism rose against the invader. The hour of liberation had come, the King himself yielded to the inspiration of religious enthusiasm and to the exalted moral convictions. In the name of the whole nation he first proclaimed that the Blessed Virgin should henceforth be venerated as the Queen of the Crown of Poland. During a very solemn festivity in honor of Our Lady, King 'Iohn vowed these memorable words, 'fGreat Virgin, Mother of God-Man, I, John Casimir, falling before you, proclaim Thee today as my Patroness and offer myself and the Kingdom of Poland to Thy special care and protection. I, likewise, recommend to you the principalities of Prus- sia, Masovia, Samogitia and Livonia with their armies and their entire populations . At the same time John Casimir swore that he would do his best to spread the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary in hope that the prevalent evil be eradicated, and with the ultimate freedom of his native land, to liber- ate the peasant population from serfdom. After Poland's liberation, the nation as a whole lived up to one of the vows made by the King. The others were more or less forgotten. Then almost a century and a half after the historic vows of John Casimir, Poland faced a new and greater crisis than the previous deluge . She had been not only overrun but also dismembered by her neighbors. Following another century of suf- fering, Poland rose once again, as a free country with the termination of VVorld War I. With this, the Polish episcopate, ful- filling the vows of King john Casimir, peti- tioned the Holy Father, Pope Pius XI, to sanction the title Mary, Queen of Poland, and affix the third of May as Her feast day. The Holy Father, who as the first Papal Nuntio to the re-established Poland witnessed the miracle of the Vistula, be- nignly granted the Church's official approba- tion to the petitions of Poland's hierarchy on November 12, 1923. -Av -k The Eagle At that time not many suspected what great tribulation God's Providence held in store for Poland, Christianity and mankind in the nearest future. Then in 1939, the out- break of World War II took place on Polish terrain, for it was Poland who first dared to oppose the onslaught of a most devastat- ing totalitarian war machine. Here again, fighting with the patriotism and the heroism which had been so often before written in the many pages of its glorious history, Poland was divided by the Brown and Red Totalitarian regimes. It w:EKen, at one of the darkest hours for Poland's freedom loving people, that Pope Pius XII in his first encyclical letter, Summi Pontificatus of 1939, wrote these significant words which beautifully combine the hope of the Polish nation for freedom with its great devotion to Mary: The blood of countless human beings even non-combatants raises a pitious dirge over a nation such as Our dear Poland, which for its fidelity to the Church, for its services in the defense of Christian civiliza- tion, written in the indelible characters in the annals of history, has a right to demand the generous and brotherly sympathy of the whole world while it awaits, relying on the powerful intercession of Mary, Help of Christians, the hour of r e s u r r e c t io n in harmony with the principles of justice and true peace . In conclusion it would be fitting to quote the prayer to Mary, Queen of Poland, writ- ten for suffering Poles in 1943 by Poland's Papal Nuntio, the Archbishop Philip Cortesi to which the Holy Father, Pope Pius XII, has granted a special indulgence. O most Holy Virgin, Mother of God, Thou who art loved and honored in Thy celebrated shrine of Jasna Cfora, where through the ages Thou hast been the dis- penser of graces to Thy faithful nation: We humbly beseech Thee to come to our aid and rescue us as Thou hast often delivered our fathers from great perils. O Ever Blessed Queen of Poland! Kr6lowa Kox-ony Polskiej P. Stachiewicz. Queen of Poland , so proclaimed by King John Casimir in 1656. The title and the feast of Mary, the Queen of Poland, were officially sanctioned by Pope Pius XI, who as the first Papal Nuntio to resurrected Poland, witnessed the so-called Miracle of the Vistula , which saved Poland and Europe from the Bolshevik onslaught in 1920. Forty-Seven 'A' 'A' 'lr 'A' One Fifty Three -can ,119 div e 'fijggf K Mary the Protectoress of the Institutions of Learning in Orchard Lake. The painting presents Mary, the Mediatrix of Divine Graces, through which the hiunble beginnings of our institution in Detroit grew into Orchard Lake's Saint Mary's Preparatory, Saint Mary's College and SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary, the oldest Institution of Higher Learning of the American Polonia. fl Ilia:-yja Panna a Polonia 14merqlzmiAlea j Z Maryjq do Nowej Ojczyzny MERYKA, noWa ojczyzna dla licznych imigrantow polskich, po zerwaniu Wie- zoW kraju kolonialnego, zaczela pod koniec XVIII Wieku stawiac pierWsze kroki jako suwerenne panstwo, gdy Polska zostala Wy- kreslona z mapy Europy przez zaborcoW. Nie chcemy tu mowic o tak zwanej imigra- cji kolonialnej, kiedy nieliczni Polacy przy- byli do Ameryki, a patrzyli na zycie jej, kie- dy byla kolonia panstw europejskich. Nie mowimy tu takze o tak zwanej imigracji po- litycznej, QI776-18543, kiedy to liczniejsza juz grupa Polakow dla racji politycznych opu- scila Polske i byla swiadkiem powstania Stanow Zjednoczonych. Zajmuje nas tu ra- czej niasowa imigracja Polakow, tak zwana ekonomiczna, ktora sie rozpoczela od roku 1854 i z ktorej Wyrosla Polonia Amerykan- ska, ow zywy organizm W zywym ciele buj- nie rozwijajacych sie Stanow Zjednoczonych. CZobacz: Miecislaus Haiman: Polish Past in America, 1608-1865, Chicago, Ill., 1939, p. l.j Pierwsza masoWa grupa Polakow, przy- bywszy do Texasu W roku 1854, W swieto Bozego Narodzenia pod debem Wysluchala pierwszej Mszy sw., odprawionej dla rolni- kow polskich W Stanach Zjednoczonych, i zabrala sie do organizowania pierwszej pol- skiej parafii W miejscowosci, ktora nazywali Parma Maryjau. Kosciol zas dedykowali Niepokalanemu Poczeciu Najswietszej Ma- ryi Panny. jak dziecko nie zdaje sobie sprawy z tego, jak opatrznosciowa dla niego jest matka, tak i powstajaca Wtedy Polonia Amerykanska nie zdawala sobie W pelni sprawy z tego, jak opatrznosciowa role W jej rozwoju be- dzie odgrywala Maryja, Krolowa Korony Polskiej fsluby jana Kazimierza W r. 16563 i Patronka Stanow Zjednoczonych, QW roku bowiem 1846 Episkopat Amerykanski oddal mloda republike amerykanska pod opieke Niepokalanie Poczetejj. Kult Maryi - jak sie to niialo pozniej po- kazywac W refleksyjnym zastanawianiu 'sie nad historia Polonii - to cenny testament, to swiete dziedzictwo, ktore Polacy przy- Wiezli ze soba ze sWojej ojczyzny do Ame- ryki, i ponadto bardzo praktyczny klucz do rozwiazania Wielu skomplikowanych i nie- Forty-Seven -k -A- przewidzianych trudnosci i zadan, ktore cze- kaly imigranta polskiego. Zrozumieniy to le- piej, gdy zastanowimy sie blizej nad jego trudnosciami, nie tyle fizycznymi ile ducho- Wynii, moralnynii, religijnymi. Dodajmy za- raz, ze trudnosci te z biegiem usadowienia sie Polakow W Anieryce bynajmniej nie zma- laly, lecz przeciwnie staly sie coraz grozniej- sze W miare jak tempo zycia i rozwoju Sta- noW Zjednoczonych roslo. Na Niebezpiecznym Morzu Amerykaxiskim Eniigranci polscy Wyjechali ze 'fstarego krajuv o Wielo-Wiekowej kulturze i tradycji panstwowej i koscielnej, a przybyli do hno- Wego sWiata , do kraju o olbrzymich mozli- Wosciach, z kt6rycl1 przez Wspolprace Wielu narodowych grup mial sie zrodzic nowy po- rzadek, noWe spoleczenstwo, nowy narocl. Wyjecliali oni z kraju o katolickiej kultu- rze, a przyjechali do kraju o niekatolickiej, protestanckiej, anglosaskiej kulturze i o gwaltownie rosnacej liczbie neopogan, do kraju, gdzie patrzono na katolikow jako na niepozadany element i gdzie W Wielu Stanach jeszcze byly Wazne lub niedawno temu zo- staly zniesione specjalne przepisy antykato- lickie, Cnp. Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Rhode Island. - Zob. The National Catholic Alma- nac, 1946, p. 112 ff.j Katolicy byli Wtedy i do dzis dnia sa W Stanach Zjednoczonych W mniejszosci. Gdy imigranci polscy przybyli do Ameryki, protestanci prowadzili swoja tak zwana krucjate przeciW katolikom. Q20- bacz: Ray Allen Billington: The Protestant Crusade, NeW York, 19381 Pozatem fana- tyzrn antyniurzynski, antykatolicki i Hanty- forejnerskin Qskierowany przeciw imigran- tomj Wybuchal od czasu do czasu czy to W formie Know-Nothingiznfu QW roku 1844 i 1853j, czy to W formie Ku Klux Klan Q1866H. Antydemokratyczne te prady zostaly zaWsze potepione przez strozow ducha Konstytucji amerykanskiej. Lecz i ta chlubna okolicznosc miala sie zmienic, gdy importowano do Stanow Zjed- noczonych teorie Artura de Gobineau, o Wyz- szosci rasy bialej. Z tego rasizmu znaturali- zoWany niemiec Houston Stewart Chamber- if 'A' One Fifty Five lain zrobil W roku 1899 rasizm nordycki, glo- szacy wyiszosc rasy niemieckiej. W latach 1916 i 1920 Madison Grant i Lathrop Stod- dard szerzyli rasizni norclycki w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Przeniieniono go na rasizm anglosaski, W mysl ktorego uwaiano to, co anglosaskie i nordyckie za amerykanskie, a wszystkie inne kultury i jezyki napietnowa- no jako niisze, niepoiadane, ktore usunac naleiy, czy to wprost tepiac je, czy to od- bierajac im moiliwosci rozwoju, czy to to- lerujacn je jako wymierajace i dlatego mniej szkodliwe szczatki. Rasizm ten skierowany takie przeciw katolikom i Slowianom, zna- lazl droge do amerykanskiego ustawodaw- stwa imigracyjnego wbrew sprzeciwu pre- zydentow Stanow Zjednoczonych. CZobacz: Garris: Imigration Restrictionsj. H Tenie sam rasizm spaczyl takie historio- grafie amerykanska tak, ii podreczniki hi- storii Ameryki przedstawiaja dzieje Stanow Zjednoczonych jako dzieje bialej rasy nor- dyckiej, anglosaskiej i jej walk z Hhordami obcokrajowcowu. Qako barbarzyncow kul- turalnych uwaiano np. Grekow, Wlochow, Polakow, Chinczykow, czyli czlonkow naro- dow o bardzo bogatej i starej kulturzelj Zapatrywania zmitygowanego anglosaskie- go rasizmu wdarly sie takie do umyslow ka- tolikow amerykanskich. Przykladem takiego Mrasistowskiegon pisania historii Kosciola katolickiego jest ksiaika Theodora May- nard'a: The Story of American Catholicism, The MacMillan Co., New York, 1941. CO ra- sizmie W Ameryce zobacz: E. J. Ross: Fun- damental Sociology, The Bruce Publishing Co., Milwaukee, 1941, p. 945 cf. takie krotka historie spraw imigracyjnych W The Colum- bia Encyclopedia, 1944, p. 876. Anglosaski rasizm W niektorych kolach katolickich przy- jal formy zarzutu przeciw racji bytu np. parafii polonijnych. O tym jest mowa W broszurce: Ks. W. Jasinski: Racja bytu pa- rafii polonijnych, Orchard Lake, Michigan, 1946.j ' Polacy Wiec W Ameryce spotkali sie oko W oko z trudnosciami nie tylko natury prak- tycznej, ale i naukowej . Lecz i na tym nie koniec! Wyjechali z kraju slowianskiego, a przyjechali do Stanow Zjednoczonych, gdzie panowala, jeieli nie antypatia, to przynaj- mniej apatia wobec Slowian. Wyjechali polscy emigranci z kraju, W kto- rym wiezy spoleczne i koscielne silnie pod- One Fifty Six 'A' 'A' 'Ir 'lr trzymywaly jednostke i rodzine, a przyje- chali do Ameryki, do kraju zlotej wolnosci i wybujalego indywidualizmu, W ktorym Ko- sciol i grupa spoleczna, np. Polonia, mogly tylko bardzo ograniczony wplyw moralny wywierac na ludzi, bo tylko na te jednostki, ktore dobrowolnie chcialy naleiec do Koscio- la i grupy spolecznej. QWnikliwa analize naukowa demoralizujacego wplywu takiego stanu rzeczy na imigranta polskiego znaleic moina w dziele: The Polish Peasant in Eu- rope and America, by W. I. Thomas and F. Znaniecki, New York, Alfred Knopf, 1927, vol. H, pp. 1647-18305. Vlfyjechali Polacy z kraju, W ktorym duch godnosci osoby ludzkiej i wolnosci byl wy- soko postawiony. QZobacz: The Rise of Polish Democracy by William John Rose, London, 1944 - Polska Mysl Demokratycz- na W ciagu wiekow, opracowali: Kridl, Wit- tlin, Malinowski, New York, 1945. - Life and Culture of Poland by Waclaw Lednicki, Roy Publi., New York, 1944j. A przyjechali Polacy do kraju, ktorego zaloiyciele nic nie chcieli wiedziec o demokratycznej formie rzadu, a dlatego wybrali forme rzadu repu- blikanska. CThe Menace of the Herd by Francis S. Campbell, The Bruce Publ. Co., Milwaukee, 1943, pp. 1-125. W tej zas ame- rykanskiej rzeczypospolitej scieraly sie pra- dy demokratyczne Iefferson'a z zapatrywa- nianii 'flandlordowskimf' i kapitalistycznymi. Pojecie zas demokracji W Ameryce gmatwa- lo sie coraz bardziej pod wplywem filozofii pozytywizmu, pragmatyzmu, materializmu, rasizmu anglosaskiego i ideal6w rewolucji francuskiej, starannie wypranych z chrze- scijanstwa. CThe Mystical Body of Christ in the Modern VVorld by Rev. D. Fahey, Browne and Nolan, Waterford, 1941, p. 25 ff.j Doszlo nawet do takiego pomieszania pojec, ii w mysl demokracji zaczeto uwaiac wszyst- kie religie: prawdziwa a falszywe, objektyw- na a subjektywne, szczatkowe a pelna, Bo- ia a ludzkie za rownie dobre, a nawet za- cierac roinice pomiedzy prawda a falszem, pomiedzy dobrem a zlem. CAnalize tych za- gadnien znaleic moina w dziele: God, His Existence and His Nature by Rev. R. Gar- rigou-Lagrange, O. P. Herder, St. Louis, Mo., 1941, vol. II, pp. 411-445.j Nie trudno sobie wyobrazic, na jakie trudnosci we- wnetrzne byl imigrant polski naraiony, i jak te trudnosci rosly, im lepiej imigrant wladal The Eagle je-zykiem angielskim i zapoznawal sig z tymi ideami. Wyjechali Polacy-rolnicy z Polski, gclzie wiekszosc ich pracowala pod panen1 , ktff-- ry by? katolikiem i Polakiem CZob. VV. Led- nicki: Life, 1. c. pp. 122-l57Q, a przyjechali do Ameryki, gdzie panowalo niewolnictwo czarnych i gdzie imigrant czesto znalazl sie w rekach bezwzglednych wyzyskiwaczy, na- rzucajqcych mu nieraz nieludzkie warunki pracy. CUpton Sinclair: The Jungle C1906j, polski przeklad: Bagno. Cf.: A Short History of American Literature by G. Harrison Orians, F. S. Crafts and Co., 1940, New York, p. 270 f.j Wyjechali Polacy z Europy trawionej go- rqczkq politycznq, a przybyli do Ameryki trapionej tragicznq wojnzg cywilnzg C1861- l865j, W ktorej Polacy walczyli po obu stro- nach. CM. Haiman: Polish Past, l. ch.. p. 108 ff.j 'Wyjechali Polacy z Polski, gdzie mogli po- rozumiec sig jezykiem Ojcow, to jest po pol- sku, chociai nieraz zaborca tego ostro za- branial, a przyjechali do Ameryki, gdzie z wiekszoscig ludzi nie mogli sie dogadac : gdzie z powodu nieznajomosci jezyka an- gielskiego byli naraiani na przykrosci, a nie- raz wprost na szykany ze strony wspoloby- watelig gdzie nierzadko Amerykanie na- wet polskiego pochodzenia, jeieli nie z po- gardzg to z lekcewaieniem odnosili sie i od- Our Lady's Grotto at Orchard Lake, Saint Mary's tribute to its Heavenly Patroness Forty-Seven 'A' 'lr ir 'A' One Fifty Seven nosza do jgzyka polskiegog gdzie nawet W niektorych polskich szkolach dzieci nie ucza sig polskiego jgzyka, jeieli takie jest ich iy- czenie. Stwarza to bolesng sytuacjg: starsza generacja i Wlasni rodzice - czgsto zapoino - spostrzegaja, ie dzieci staly sig duchowo obcymi dla wlasnych rodzicow, ie powstala przepasc pomigdzy rodzicami a ich dziecmi, Ze dzieci nie rozumiejac ani jgzyka ani du- cha polskiego, niszcza bez skrupulow para- fie, szkoly, zgromadzenia, instytucje, ktore z-tak duiym nakladem ofiar i modlitw, walk i prac rodzice stworzyli. A dzieje sig to - jak dzieci mowia -- w imig tego kraju i dla dobra tego paiistwa, W ktorym imigraut wi- dzial ideal wolnosci, potrzebnej dla pielggno- Wania Wlasnego jgzyka i wlasnej kultury! Wreszcie imigrant doczekal sig tragicznej chwili, kiedy to wlasne dzieci mu daly od- czuc, Ze jest niepoigdanym balastem W tej Ameryce, ktorej dopomogl prawie ie krwa- wym potem i nadludzka praca stac sig ol- brzymem cywilizacyjnym. VVyjecl1ali Polacy z Polski, gdzie W Wszy- stkich swoich klopotacli religijnych, osobi- stych, spolecznych i narodowych lud znaj- dowal zrozumienie i oparcie W Kosciele ka- tolickim, u ksigdza Polaka, W parafii polskiej, W ktorej mogl modlic sig po polsku i spo- wiadal sig po polsku. A przyjechli Polacy do Stanow Zjednoczonych, gdzie zastali zu- pelnie inne stosunki. Gdy imigrant polski zwrocil sig do wladz koscielnych z prosba o ksigdza polskiego, to nierzadko dano mu do zrozumienia, ie powinien sig Hameryka- nizowacv, zapomniec o Polsce, jej jgzyku, kulturze i tradycjach, a przyjac angielska standaryzacjg iycia. Im prgdzej sig to sta- nie - tak mu to tlumaczono - tym lepiej bgdzie dla niego samego, dla Ameryki i dla Kosciola! Innymi slowy imigrant polski zna- lazl sig w wirze tego rodzaju amerykaniza- cji, ktory sig zrodzil z wyspiarskiego izola- cjonizmu, anglosaskiego rasizmu, prote- stanckiego subjektywizmu oraz z filozoficz- nego i ekonomicznego materializmu. Ten to amerykanizm uwaia Amerykg za anglosaski kraj o cywilizacji anglosaskiej i protestanc- kiej, ktora broni sig przed zanieczyszcze- niem przez inne cywilizacje, przywiezione przez murzynow i Hhordy cudzoziemcowu. QCf. A Nation of Nations by Louis Adamic, Harper and Brothers Publ., New York, 1945, p. 6.j Do tych hord Nforejnerskicliw zalicza- One Fifty Eight 'A' 'A' 'A' 'lr no takie Polakow! Stalo sig moda mowic o materialistycznej teorii meltingpot'u , czy- li teorii, ktora wyobraiala sobie Amerykg jako duiy kociol, W ktorym sig ludzie, jgzy- ki i kultury mieszaja! W praktyce imigrant wrzucony W ten me1tingpot , Iatwo stracil swoja kulturg, ktorej jest clziedzicem, a Wy- chodzil z uiego czgsto jako standaryzowany rootless,' Amerykanin. Niestety takimi zapatrywaniami na asy- milacjg imigranta zarazi1i sign takie w nie- malej mierze katolicy amerykaiiscy, sadzac, ie imigrant, np. wloski i polski, stanie sig podatniejszym gruntem dla pracy duszpa- sterskiej, jeieli sig wyzbgdzie swojej starej katolickiej wloskiej, Wzglgdnie polskiej kul- tury, zapomni o swoich wielowiekowych ka- tolickich tradycjach, a przyjmie niekatolicka anglosaska cywilizacjg. O tym, jak silne i burzliwe byly te prgdy amerykanizacyjne, moina sig przekonac z historii Cahenslyizmu, czyli Walki o prawo uiywania jgzyka i kul- tury ojcow W iyciu koscielnym Q'l'he Catho- lic Historical Review, vol. XXXI, No. 4, January 1946, oraz vol. XXXII, No. 3, Oc- tober, 1946. Analogiczna walkg Polakow W Ameryce zobacz W dwu-tomowym dziele: X. Waclawa Kruszki: Siedm Siedmioleci, Poznaii-Milwaukee, 1924j. Oczywiscie imi- grant polski Zyjac W Wirze tych walk i trud- nosci, nie by! przygotowany do naukowego opracowania tych skomplikowanych proble- mow kulturalno koscielnych. Co sig wigc dzialo W Polonii pod Wplywem owej amerykanizacji, nazwanej Mstandaryza- cjau W przeciwstawieniu do 'Kdemokracji kul- turalnejn? Otoi jedni z imigrantow przy- jgli owe zapatrywania jako Mrealistycznev rozwiazanie kwestii i zamerykanizowali sig wyrzucajac pospiesznie i pochopnie dziedzic- two Ojcow, aby prgdzej czy poiniej sig prze- konac, Ze stali sig rootless Americansn, od ktorych kaidy kulturalny Amerykanin stro- 111. Inni-wpadli w druga skrajnosc i stronili od wszystkiego, co arigielskie, aby pielggno- wac tylko to, co polskie, aby prgdzej czy poiniej sig przekonac, ie znaleili sig poza iyciem Ameryki. Inni jeszcze gorzej zarea- gowali na niewlasciwe metody amerykani- zacji, praktykowane przez katolikow, a mia- nowicie dla ratowania polskosci i katoli- cyzmu, poszli na lep propagandy Hoclura Q1897j i jego kosciola niezaleinego, aby sig The Eagle przekonac, ie przestali bye katolikami, a stali sig sekta, zaleina pod Wzglgdem kosciel- nym i fiI'13.I1SOXVyI11 od anglikanizmu. Ieszcze inni rozWiazaIi problem W ten sposob, ie zaparli sig dziedzictwa i religii Ojcow, a poszli przykladem 'fWigkszej liczbyu, ktora W Stanach Zjednoczonych do Zaduego nie przyznaje sig Wyznania. Wreszcie inna grupa imigrantow polskich - a jest to uajliczniejsza - Wiedziona nie tyle jasnym naukowo opracowanym planem ile Hzdrowym spolecznym insty11ktem , kato- lickim dziedzictwem ojcow i niewidzialna rg- ka z Nieba, zabierala sig do tworzenia har- monii kultury katolickiej, polskiej i amery- kariskiej, i stworzyla nie 'Kmala Polskg W Amerycen, ani kosciol niezaleiny, ani a- morfna masg W kotle amerykaiiskim, lecz 6'Kato1icka amerykaiiska Polonigu, ktorej czlonkowie W praktyce umieli lacczyc W sobie milosc do Kosciola katolickiego, Wiernosc Wobec nowej ojczyzny, Ameryki, i przywia- zanie do tradycji polskich. Sytuacjg dla imigranta polskiego pogor- szyl fakt, ie sam nie naleial ani do inteli- gencji polskiej, ani do inteligencji amerykah- skiej. Spotykal sig zas czgsto z pseudointeli- gencja amerykariska, ktora przykrywala swoj brak wiedzy, wychowania i ducha ame- rykahskiego popisywaniem sig swoja ame- rykariskosciau Wobec Mforejneran. Nic dziW- nego, Ze niejeden imigrant zaczal ich nasla- dovvac W przekonaniu, ie afiszowanie sig a- merykahskoscia, opanowanie jgzyka angiel- skiego i zmiana nazwiska polskiego na an- gielskie rozwiaie Wszystkie klopoty. jak bo- lesne bylo ich rozczarowanie, gdy przekonali sig, ie ani sam jgzyk, ani pusta forma ame- rykariska, ani zmiana nazwiska nie daja kul- tury ani powaiania u ludzi inteligentnychi Ponadto znajomosc jgzyka angielskiego o- tworzyla na osciei drzwi do domow i dusz imigranckich dla wszelkiego rodzaju W jg- zyku angielskim szerzonej propagandy: pra- Wie ie dwustu sekt protestanckich, maso- nerii amerykaiiskiej, naturalizmu malieii- skiego, zmieniajacej sig moralnosci pragma- tystow, bezwyznaniowosci Wigkszosci Ame- rykanow, nie movviac jui nic o ukryWajacej sig, ale nie mniej rzeczywistej propagandzie zla, rozpusty, zbrodni. Akty sadoWe, procesy rozwodowe, doniesienia policyjne, tragedie- malieriskie i rodzinne, akty Wigzienne i kar- toteki domow poprawczych oto, co nieraz Forty-Seven fk if pozostalo z ameryka1iskich marzeri nie- jednego imigranta takie polskiego po przy- byciu do Stanow Zjednoczonych! QPrzykla- dy tekstow takich to aktow zobacz: Thomas- Znaniecki, Op. cit., vol. HJ Ieieli zas kto z Polonii dostal sig do scisle zamknigtych ko? inteligencji amerykariskiej, to z powodu braku duszpasterstwa inteligen- cji wsrod Polonii, spotkal sig oko W oko z nowym bolesnym problemem: z problemem tragicznej dysproporcji pomigdzy swoim Wy- ksztalceniem zawodowym amerykariskim a W y c h 0 W a n i e m religijnym i polskim. Poniewai nikt go nie nauczyl stworzyc har- monii proporcjonalnej z wyksztalcenia zawo- dowego, kultury katolickiej i polskiej, zda- Walo mu sig, ie ma tylko trzy moiliwe roz- Wiazanian: albo zaprzec sig religii Ojcovv i kultury polskiej, ktorych nie zna propor- cjonalnie do swojego wyksztalcenia zawodo- Wego, albo stac sig czlowiekiem o Wypaczo- nym charakterze, ktory o spraWach Zawo- dowych mowi jako ekspert, a o sprawach re- ligii i kultury polskiej mowi jak dziecko, al- bo prowadzic Hpolitykg dWu1icowa , czyli u- dawac dobrego katolika i Polaka wobec Po- lakow katolikow, a potgpiac religig i pol- skosc wobec innych. Tu leiy jedna z glow- nych przyczyn czgstego i bolesnego zawodu, ktorego Polonia Wciai doznaje od strony swojej inteligencji. Oto naszkicowanie Wainiejszych trudnosci duchowych, religijnych, moralnych, ktore czekaly imigranta polskiego, gdy szczgsliwie przybyl do Stanow Zjednoczonych! jak nie moina zrozumiec bohaterstwa iolnierza nie znajac trudnosci i niebezpieczeristw, wsrod ktorych Walczyl, tak nie moiua zrozumiec ani Polonii, ani roli Maryi W jej rozwoju, jeieli sig nie zna faktycznych trudnosci, z ktorymi Polak W :Xmeryce musial sig bory- kac. W Obliczu Olbrzymiego Eksperymentu Iakie Wraienie ta rzeczywistosc amery- kaiiska Wywarla na imigrancie polskim? Nie- Watpliwie to, co zastal, i z czym sig spoty- kac mial, wywolalo przeiycia podobne do tych, ktore mia! W czasie podroiy okrgto- Wej przez Atlantyk. Jechal powoli owczes- nym malym okrgtem jako pasaier gorszej kategorii. Gdy sig znalazl na pehiym mo- rzu W czasie burzy i gdy sig zdawalo, ie W -Af -k One Fifty Nine kaidej chwili rozhukane morze po!knie ca!y okrgt, wtedy - jest to rzecz zupe!nie ludz- ka - nie rozkoszowa! sig potggq, morza, ani nie mysla! o jego bogactwie, ani nie zastana- Wia! sig nad jego dobrodziejstwem dla ludz- kosci, ani nie zachwyca! sig jego pigknoscig, ani nie adorowa! Wszechmocnego Stwercy oceanew, ani nie rozwaia! znaczenia poli- tycznego mdrz, lecz, jeieli mu choroba mor- ska na to pozWa1a!a, b!aga! 0 szybki, szczg- sliwy przyjazd do portu, Lecz gdy przyby! do portu, nie przypusz- cza!, Ze po za!atWieniu Wszystkich licznych fornialnosci oraz po znalezieniu pracy i da- chu nad g!oWg p0Wt6rzy sig, co przeiywal na morzu, lecz W innej dziedzinie, bo w dzie- dzinie duchowej. Mia! on bowiem bye na- ocznym swiadkiem jednego z najwigkszych eksperymentew historii ludzkosci. Lecz nie mia! czgsto ani czasu, ani si!, ani Wykszta!- cenia do zastanawiania sig nad tymi olbrzy- mimi zdarzeniami, podobnie jak :Z0!nierz W ogniu bitwy nie zdaje sobie sprawy z dzie- jowego znaczenia tej bitwy, W kterej sig krwawi. Co Wigc dzia!o sig na dnie tych rozhuka- nych fa! iycia amerykanskiego? Otei imi- grant polski by! swiadkiem tworzenia sig najbardziej smia!ej demokracji na olbrzymig skalg z e1ement6W niedemokratycznych, z ludzi najrozmaitszych narodowosci, religii, zapatrywan. By! swiadkiem tworzenia sig harmonijnej jednosci, symfonii z najbardziej r6inorodnych kultur. By! swiadkiem tWo- rzenia sig najwigkszej cywilizacji, opartej 0 fantastyczny rozW6j techniczny i Wykorzy- stujgcej swietnie rgk niecywilizowanego imi- granta. By! swiadkiem tworzenia sig potggi narodowej z najbardziej niejednolitej mo- zaiki Wolnych obywateli, tak Wolnych, ie mogliby dobrowolnie zniszczye swojg Wol- nose. By! swiadkiem tworzenia sig potggi migdzynarodowej z panstwa, ktbrego zasa- dzj polityki zagranicznej by!o, nie zajmowad sig sprawami migdzynarodowymi. By! swiad- kiem tworzenia sig ekonomii kapitalistycz- nej 0 licznych milionerach i mamutowych przedsigbiorstwach, W kt6rym to systemie robotnik zarabia!, Wigcej i mieszka! lepiej, nii W kt6rymkolWiek panstwie antykapita- listycznym, obiecujgcym raj proletariuszom. Nic tei dziwnego, ie ten olbrzymich roz- miar6W eksperyment by! i jest pe!en niebez- pieczenstw. Qlsniewa on ciekawych, zmusza One Sixty 'A' 'A' ir 'A' do zastanawiania sig uczonych, mgczy imi- granta, miaidiy jednych, a Wywyisza dru- gich, irytuje Wr0g6W, trzyma W napigciu sceptyk6W, a czgsto spgdza sen z 6cz tych, ktbrzy stojg na czele tego eksperymentu. Kaidy pojedynczy imigrant by! i jest tylko ma!ym pionkiem W tej Wielkiej grze politycz- no-kulturalnej. Z Maryjq ku Szczytom Dojrzaloici Im bardziej ktos zdaje sobie sprawg z Wielkosci trudnosci nie tylko fizycznych i ekonomicznych, ale takie duchowych i mo- ralnych, z ktbrymi sig imigrant borykae mu- sia! W takich Warunkach, tym bardziej zada- je sobie pytanie, czym to Wyt!umaczy6, ie imigrant polski nie rozplynzj! sig bez sladu W morzu amerykanskim, lecz stworzy! iy- Wg grupg spo!eczng: Polonig Amerykanskgg Ze nie sta! sig urootless American , ie nie przyhgczy! sig do masy 65-milionowej Ame- rykan6W, iyjgcych zupe!nie bez religii, ie W praktyce nie zarazi! sig modnymi i b!gdnymi teoriami asymilacyjnymi, kt6rymi sig prze- jgli ci, ktdrzy z racji Wykszta!cenia i stano- wiska powinni byli sig lepiej orientowaeg ie umia! stworzye W!asny system szkolny, pa- rafialny i organizacyjny, kterego nie umia- !y stworzye ani przyby!a tu inteligencja pol- ska, ani liczne inne grupy narodowe. Socjo- logowie r6ine podajg t!umaczenia. Lecz Wszystkie ich racje razem Wzigte nie sg Wy- starczajqce, jeieli Wsrfnd nich niema jednej na pierwszy rzut oka niepozornej racji, a jest nig dziecigce naboienstwo imigranta polskiego do Matki Boskiej, Krblowej Koro- ny Polskiej. Szkaplerz Jej nosi! na sobie. Rbianiec Jej czgsto odmaWia!. Obraz jej mia! W swoim mieszkaniu. Obrazek jej mia! W grubej ksigieczce do naboienstwa. Go- dzinki Jej spieWa!. B61 Jej przeiywa! W Gorzkich Zalach. Czese Jej g!osi! w niezli- czonyeh piesniach. Maryja Wigc by!a dia imigranta polskiego matkg duchowng a ponadto zastgpczyniq rnatki-ojezyzny i matki-rodzicielki. Ojczyz- na-Polska jgcza!a W kajdanach niewoli. Sta- ruszka zas rodzicielka pozostala W Polsce. Potrejng Wigc rolg Wychowawczg odg1'yWa!a Maryja W iyciu imigranta. Stgd tei nic dziwnego, ie pierwsza parafia polska W Stanach Zjednoczonych by!a dedy- kowana Niepokalanie Poczgtej. Pierwszej The Eagle polskiej osadzie imigrant polski dal imie Ma- ryi: Panna Maryja W Teksasie. Gdybysmy badali tajeninice, dlaczego Wiek- szose polskich niewiast W najniebezpieczniej- szych Warunkach zachowala swojg godnose tak, ii inogly zakladae fizycznie i moralnie zdrowe rodziny, z ktorych Wyszla duia licz- ba pieknych powolan kaplanskich i zakon- nych, toby roianiec, szkaplerz i mocno zuiy- te kartki z modlitewnika maryjnego pomo- gly nam znaleie Wlasciwq oclpowiedi. Gdybysmy chcieli Wytlumaczye fakt, ie inligrant polski niimo niebezpiecznej Uzlotej Wolnosci W przewaiajzgcym procencie zostal Wiernym malionkiem i dobrym ojcem, toby- smy znowu musieli myslee 0 naboienstwie imigranta do Maryi. Bod przeciei nie moie bye zwierzecalym czlowiekiem Wobec nie- Wiasty meiczyzna, ktory czci Te, ktora lg- czy W sobie dWie najwyisze szczyty goclno- sci niewiesciej, dzieWictWo i macierzynstwo, Duia niusiala bye liczba dobrych ojcoW ro- dzin W Polonii, bo bez nich nie moina Wy- tlumaczye faktu, ie obecnie prawie 10,000 polskich zakonnic pracuje Wsrod Polonii. Kult do Maryi tlumaczy takie inne dwa dla socjologow uderzajqce zjawiska Polonii. Faktem jest, ie Wypadki Warcholstwa, tak zrozuniialy W owczesnych Warunkach pio- nierskich Cnp. W miejscowosci Polonia, Wis- consin, lub W Detroit, Michiganj, byly spo- radyczne. Drugini faktem jest, ie W cen- trach komasacji robotnikow polskich z po- Wodu Hgwaltownegov rozwoju przemyslu nie powstaly powaine rozruchy spoleczne. H. H. Fisher W ksizjice pt. America and the New Poland QMacMillan Co., New York, 1928, p. 545 tlumaczy to zbawiennym Wply- Wem polskich parafii i polskich towarzystw. I rzeczywiscie robotnik, naWet pracujzgcy W trudnych Warunkach, nie bedzie rewolucjo- nistzg, dopoty, dopoki dusza jego jest gleboko zakorzeniona W kulturze religijnej i W kato- lickiej tradycji polskiej oraz uszlachetniona naboienstwem do Maryi. jak wytlumaczye fakt, ie imigrant byl ta- kim Hromantykiemu W realistycznym kraju dolara, ie cieiko zarobiony dochod dzielil bardzo czesto na trzy czesci: ofiarujajc jednq dla licznej Wlasnej rodziny, clrugq, dla roclzi- coW i krewnych W Polsce, a trzeciq na bu- dowe kosciola, szkoly parafialnej i klaszto- row? Czym to Wytlumaczye, jeieli nie tym, Forty Seven 'A' if ir 'A' ie polski imigrant, ktory czcil calym ser- cem Maryje, Matke Slowa Wcielonego, nie mogl niedoceniae Clirystusa, -lego Kosciola i najwyiszych Wartosci duchowych. jak to Wytlumaczye, ie imigrant polski W przewaiajqcej Wiekszosci szczesliwie Wy- brnzgl z dylematu, o ktorym mu niejeden Amerykanin niowil powstarzajqc, ie Hmoina bye albo dobrym Polakiem, albo dobrym A- merykaninemf, roku 1945 - june 30 - odgrzewal ten dylemat tygodnik Aniericalj Vlfybrngl imigrant polski z tego dylematu W ten sposob, ie stworzyl W duszy sWojej harmonie najpiekniejszycli Wartosci polskich, amerykanskich i katolickich. Skqd Wziql ta- kie rozwizjzanie? Napewno nie z encykliki Summi Pontificatus Piusa XII Q1939j, ani z jego przemowienia do Ksieiy Kardyna- low, Wygloszonego W lutym 1946. A Wiec skzgd Wziql imigrant polski idee katolickiej asymilacji, ktorq Papiei Pius XII przypom- nial swiatu W roku 1939 i 1946? Czyi gle- bokie naboieiasfwo do Maryi nie musialo Polakowi W Ameryce clopomoc znaleie to rozwiajzanie? Czlowiek, ktory kocha Mary- je, nie moie sie zaprzee dziedzictwa tego kraju, ktorego Krolowzj jest Maryja. Z dru- giej zas strony tenie sam czlowiek nie mo- ie bye niewiernym Wobec nowej ojczyzny, ktorej ta sama Maryja, jako Niepokalanie Poczeta, jest Patronkaj. Jak to wytlumaczye, ie imigrant stworzyl sobie - i jest to Wspanialy dowod jego doj- rzalosci spolecznej! - iywy organ, przez ktory naleiy do duiego organizinu Stanow Zjednoczonych, podobnie jak W kaidym iy- Wym organiimie poszczegolne komorki nie naleiaj Wprost do calosci, lecz posrednio tyl- ko, jako iywe czzgstki jednego z Wielu roi- norodnych jego organow. Tym iywym or- ganeni dla Polaka W Ameryce jest Polonia Amerykanska z jej licznymi parafiami, szko- lami, organizacjami, Wydawnictwami. Choo czesto inteligencja nie doszla do tej dojrza- losci spolecznej, imigrant polski z masowej imigracji tworzyl Polonie, dobrowolnie sie jej trzymal i ona za to podtrzymywala go W potrzebach i kryzysach religijnych, moral- nych, rodzinnycli, spolecznych. A budowal on ten Wainy organ spoleczny dokola pol- skiej parafii. Prawda, ie Polonia podobnie jak Kosciol W Stanach Zjednoczonych ma bardzo ogra- One Sixty One niczone moiliwosci oddzialywania spolecz- nego na te jednostki, ktorym najbardziej po- trzebaoparcia, hamulcow i pomocy od stro- ny spoleczenstwa, czyli na te jednostki, kto- re stracily panowania nad swoimi namietno- sciami, zachciankami, ambicjami, a zagraia- ja calosci rodziny, spoleczenstwa lub pan- stwa. Przyczyna tych slabych moiliwosci leiy W tym, W Stanach Zjednoczonych tak sie warunki uloiyly, ie kaida jednostka mo- ie bardzo latwo usunac sie z pod Wplywu grupy religijnej lub narodowej a nadal bye uwaiana jako dobry obywatel Stanou' Zjed- noczonych. VVystarczy, aby taka jeclnostka, chociaiby dla kaprysu oglosila, ie nie nale- iy jui do Kosciola lub do Polonii, a organy te spoleczne jui nie moga dla niej byc sil- nym oparciem W chwilach kryzys6W moral- nych! Wladza zas rzadu Stanow Zjednoczo- nych Wkracza zwykle dopiero Wtedy, kiedy jednostka Weszla W otwarty konflikt z ko- deksem karnyni, ale Wtedy jui jest zwykle zap6ino. CS-mutnym przykladem tego jest Amerykanin polskiego pochoclzenia, Czol- gosz, morderca prezydenta. Policja przy- pomniala mu polskie nazwisko, kt6re byl sobie zmienil na amerykanskie. Zerwal on publicznie dlugo przed straszna zbrodnia tak z Polonia jak i z Kosciolem katolickimj. Z drugiej strony takie prawda jest, Ze imigrant, ktory sie trzymal swojej Polonii i swojego Kosciola, znalazl W nich silne mo- ralne i spoleczne oparcie. fThe Polish Peas- ant in Europe and America by VV. I. Thomas and Florian Znaniecki, Alfred Knopf, NeW York, 1927, vol. H, pp. 1467-1479 - History of Polish-American Culture by St. 1Nlosz- czewski, New York, 1946, p. 61 HQ Skad imigrant dostal te nadzwyczajna doj- rzalosc spoleczna, ktorej brak nieraz uderza wsrcjd inteligencji imigranckiej? Co mu clo- pomoglo W stworzeniu Polonii i trzymaniu sie jej mimo trudnosci z Wszystkich prawie Ze stron? Na to niewatpliwie wiele zloiylo sie przyczyn. Saclze, ie jedna z Wainych du- chowych przyczyn to kult do Matki Boskiej, do Najswietszej Maryi Panny, ktorej czesc, raclosci, smutki i chwale spiewal Wspolnie z innymi W tym samym jezyku, Wecllug tej samej nielodii, z tymi saniymi przeiyciami i uczuciami religijnynii czy to W Godzinkach do Matki Boskiej, czy to W Gorzkich Zalach, czy to W niezliczonych piesniach maryjnych. Vlfspolna ta szkola Maryi, jezykiem polskim One Sixty Two 'A' 'A' 'k i' przeniawiajaca do dusz imigranckich, gdy wszyscy sie spotykali W nastroju Dzieci Ma- ryi,musiala wytworzyc W duszach liczne Wie- zy subtelne, ale nie mniej realne. Pieknym przykladem tego jest specyficzny i silny duch wspolnoty marianskiej, laczacy czlon- k6W Sodalicji Marianskiej, jak to Wiadomo z historii sodalicji W Polsce. jak to Wytlumaczyc ow ciekawy rys imi- gracji polskiej, ie W sprawie niezmiernie de- likatnej, Wymagajacej niemalej dojrzalosci religijnej, to jest W sprawie konfliktow z Wladza duchowna, Polonia - ogolnie rzecz biorac - znalazla Wlasciwe katohckie roz- Wiazanie i zachowanie sie. Kwestia byla szczegolnie drailiwa, bo wladza katolicka uclerzala W najczulsze strony imigranta: W jego przywiazanie do jezyka polskicgo, kul- tury, tradycji religijnej polskiej, domagajac sie mniej lub wiecej wyrainie, aby zapomnial 0 katolickim Wielowiekowym dziedzictwie Ojcow swoich, a przyjal anglosaska kulture jako podklad dla swojego iycia religijnego. Dodano, ie powinien to uczynic dla dobra Kosciola, ktory imigrant kochal, dla clobra Ameryki, W ktorej szanowal swoja nowa oj- czyzne, oraz dla dobra sWoich dzieci, kt6re szczerze milowal. CO amerykanizacyjnych zapatrywaniach ks. Karclynala Gibbons'a i arcybiskupa Irela11d'a zobacz: The Story of American Catholicism by Theodore May- nard, New York, The MacMillan Co., 1941, p. 510 ff., The Catholic Historical Review, vol. XXXI, No. 4, p. 389 ff. - vol. XXXII, No. 3, p. 302j, oraz Wymienione dwu-tomowe dzielo X. Vllaclawa Kruszki: Sieclm Siedmio- lecij. Czym to tluinaczyc, ie Polonia W olbrzy- miej swojej Wiekszosci W tak drailiwej spra- wie nie poszla na lep buntu W postaci ko- sciola narodowego, ani na droge rewolucji przeciw prawowitej Wladzy koscielnej, ani na droge porzucenia Wiary i przylaczenia sie do bezreligijnej polowy mieszkancow Sta- now Zjednoczonych, ani na droge slepego przyjecia niewlasciwych teorii asymilacyj- nych, szerzonych gorliwie przez Wielu anglo- saskich Amerykanow katolickich i niekato- lickich, lecz Wybrala clrogebodajie jedyna wlasciwa: Polegala ona: na pokornej cierpli- Wosci, polaczonej z roztropna aktywnoscia - bez ktorej pokora stalaby sie glupota, a cierpliwosc Wygodnym lenistwemg na bez- granicznej ofiarnosci, polaczonej z poclziwu The Eagle godna Wytrwaloscia - bez ktorej ofiarnosc stalaby sie ognieni sloinianymg na poszano- Waniu wlaclzy polaczonym Z Wiara W zwy- ciestwo prawclziwych idealow, - bez ktorej to Wiary poszanowanie wiedzy staloby sie obludnym faryzeizmem albo Wstretnym bi- zantynizmeni. Dzieki tej postaWie, niimo Wszystkich trudnosci koscielnych, powstala katolicka Polonia, laczaca W jedna harmonij- na calosc milosc do Kosciola, wiernosc wo- bec Arneryki i przywiazanie do dziedzictwa Ojcow. Pieknyni przykladeni tej opisanej posta- Wy iniigranta polskiego sa dzieje prawie ie Wszystkich Wiekszych zdobyczy katolickiej Polonii: warto Wczytac sie dla przykladu W opis staran Ks. ,Iozefa Dabrowskiego o otwarcie seniinariuin polskiego. CKS. Alek- sander Syski: Ks. Jozef Dabrowski, Mono- grafia I-Iistoryczna, Orchard Lake, Michigan, 19425, albo W opis historii delegacji ducho- Wienstwa polonijnego do Stolicy Apostol- skiej W sprawie biskup6W polskich dla Po- lonii CKS. W. Kruszka: Siedm Siedmiolecij, albo W pamietniki zjazdow homiletycznych duchowienstwa polonijnego, omawiajacego swoje bolaczki cluszpasterskie W duchu prawdziwie katolickim i kaplanskim. CPa- mietnik Pierwszego Polskiego Zjazdu Ho- miletycznego W Ameryce, 1941, Orchard Lake, Michigan, 19413 oraz Pamietnik Dru- giego Zjazdu Homiletycznego Duchowien- stwa Polskiego W Anieryce, 1946, w Pitts- burgh, Pa., VVydaWnictWo Kazalnicy , New Castle, Pa., l946.j Dzieki Wlasciwej katolickiej postawie Po- lonii powstawaly coraz to nowe kregi W kregoslupie katolickiej Polonii. Tak np. po zaloieniu pierwszej polskiej parafii W Pan- na Maryja W Teksasie W roku 1854, druga parafia powstala W Poland Corner, VVis- consin, 1856. trzecia W Parisville, Michigan. W roku 1857. Z tych poczatkow powstalo przeszlo 800 parafii. W roku 1866 OjcoWie Zniartwychwstancy rozpoczeli swoja dzia- lalnosc Wsrod Polonii, a Siostry Felicjanki W roku 1874, Seminariuin Polskie W roku 1885, W tymie roku takie Siostry Nazaretan- ki, W roku 1887 Ojcowie Franciszkanie, Bra- cia Mniejsi, Siostry zas Bernardynki rozpo- czely swojac prace na niWie polonijnej W ro- ku 1894, Siostry Franciszkanki od sw. Joze- fa W roku 1897, Siostry Zinartwychwstanki Forty-Seven 'A' ir 'A' 'A' W roku 1900, Siostry Jozefinki W roku 1901 podobnie jak Siostry Franciszkanki pod opie- ka Matki Boskiej N. Poniocy. Ojcowie Fran- ciszkanie Konwentualni pracuja Wsrod Po- lonii od roku 1905, Ksieia Misjonarze od ro- ku 1905, Siostry Duchaczki od 1906. VV roku 1908 Polonia otrzymala pierwszego swojego ks. biskupa W osobie Ks. Rhode'go. Dzis Polonia moie sie szczycic 831 para- fiami, 1503 ksieinii, szesciu polskimi zgro- madzeniami zakonnymi meskimi i jedenastu ienskimi, 553 szkolami elementarnynii, 70 sredninii, szesciu kolegiami i czterema se- minarianii cluchownynii. CPolonian Pano- rama by Rev. J. Swastek, Orchard Lake, Michigan, 1946 - Ks. St. Targosz: Polonia Katolicka W Stanach Zjednoczonych W Prze- kroju, Detroit, Michigan, 1943, str. 32 i 46 b.j Dodac tu trzeba W imie sprawiedliwosci, ie z faktu tych pieknych zdobyczy Polonii Wy- nika, ii nie Wszyscy przedstawiciele Wladz koscielnych i katolicyzmu sprzeciwiali sie teniu rozWojoWi Polonii, Wrecz przeciwnie, Wiekszosc zachowala nastawienie objektyw- nej iyczliwosci, a niektorzy Wprost przyjaz- ne. fArgunienty przeciwnikow i zWolenni- kow Polonii katolickiej zobacz: Ks. I6zef A. Gierut i Ks. VValery J. Iasinski: O Kato- licka Polonie Anierykanska, Orchard Lake, Michigan, 1943j. Niepoclobna pominac tu raclosnego faktu, ie droga, ktora obrala Polonia, doczekala sie potwierdzenia z Wielu stron, tak np. z za- sadniczych enuncjacji Stolicy Apostolskiej. fEncyklika Piusa XII: Summi Pontificatus oraz przemowienie tegoi samego Ojca sw. do Ksieiy Kardynalow W lutym 1946. Zob.: Catholic Action, a National Monthly, publish- ed by the National Catholic Welfare Confer- ence, Vol. XXVIII, No. 3, March 1946, pp. 24-27. Inne dokumenty papieskie zobacz: Theological Studies, Vol. IV, No. 4, Decem- ber 1943, p. 525 fij Innym potwierdzeniem slusznosci clrogi obranej przez Polonie jest oficjalny katolicki manifest W spraWie Wsi amerykanskiej. fZobacz: Manifesto on Rural Life, edited by National Catholic Rural Life Conference, The Bruce Publishing Company, Milwaukee, 1939, paragraf 72, p. 315. Obec- ne zas prady W socjologii amerykanskiej, W ktorej sie inowi o Wzajemnej kulturalnej ko- operacji, czyli intercultural cooperation, o cleinokracji kulturalnej, o nauczaniu dzieci One Sixty Three imigrantow jezyka i tradycji Ojcow, o po- trzebie przeciwstawienia sie procesowi dys- integracji rodziny amerykanskiej - takie przyznaja racje Polonii. J. Ross: Funda- mental Sociology, The Bruce Publishing Company, Milwaukee, 1941, p. 583. - Cul- tural Cooperation, Keynote of the Coming Age, by Paul I. Braisted, VV. Hazen Founda- tion, November 1944 - Paul H. Furfey W The Catholic University Bulletin, Vol. XIV, No. 5. March 1947, pp. 2-4. Szersze opraco- Wanie tychie kwestii zobacz W ksiaicez Ra- cja Bytu Parafii Polonijnych, przez ks. Wa- lerego jasinskiego, Urchard Lake, Michigan, 19465. Dodajmy, ie tragedia spowodowana ra- sizmem hitlerowskim oraz rozklad impe- rium brytyjskiego pomagaja Wielu Amery- kanom pozbyc sie anglosaskiego rasizmu. Bomba zas atomowa, aeroplan i radio roz- bily izolacjonizm, mentalnosc Wyspiarska i pochopne przekonanie, Ze Ameryka nie po- trzebujel' Wspolpracy kulturalnej z innymi narodami. Te zmiany ulatwiaja Wielu lepiej rozumiec funkcje i znaczenie Polonii. Patrzac na dzieje katolickiej Polonii nasu- Wa sie mimowoli pytanie, jak imigrant pol- ski znalazl to Wlasnie rozwiazanie, ktore sie okazalo W zgodzie z enuncjacjami Stolicy Apostolskiej, z socjologia i z duchem kato- lickiej kultury? jednym z kluczy do roz- Wiazania tej zagadki jest znowu kult do Mat- ki Boskiej. Przeciei Maryja jest najpiekniej- szym przykladem harmonii, bo sama jest harmonia dziewictwa i macierzynstwa, swie- tosci i naturalnosci, Wiernej corki lzraela i matki Wszystkich ludzi, milosci Boga i mi- losci ludzi, Matki bolesnej i Matki chwaleb- nej, Matki Jezusa i Matki nas ludzi, Krolo- Wej Korony Polskiej i Patronki Anieryki, Protektorki Francji W Lourdes i Opiekunki Portugalii W Fatymie. Czlowiek Wiec, ktory W adwencie, W czasie Boiego Narodzenia, W poscie i na Wielkanoc, W maju i paidzierni- ku W niezliczonych piesniach czci i kocha Najswietsza Maryje Panne, najpiekniejsza harmonie, czlowiek taki nie moie byc kul- turalnym Wandalem, niszczacym kulture lub ducheni, pomieszajacym do nierozpoznania kulturalne skarby, ani tak bezmyslny, aby Wyrzucic Wartosci duchowe, przez Ojcow uproszone od Boga za Wstawiennictwem Maryi, ani tak nierozumny, by nie cenic pieknych zdobyczy duchowych innych, kto- One Sixty Four 'A' 'k rzy takie czcza Maryje. Czlowiek taki mo- ie jedynie za Wzorem Maryi stworzyc har- monie milosci do Kosciola Chrystusowego, vviernosci Wobec ojczyzny amerykanskiej i Wdziecznego przywiazania clo dziedzictwa Ojcow. Z drugiej zas strony zdaje sie byc ude- rzajacym faktem, ie tam Wsrod Polonii, gdzie zmalala dziecieca czesc do Maryi, gdzie roianiec i szkaplerz przestaly bye W mo- dzie , gdzie Godzinki do Matki Boskiej po- szly W zapomnienie, a Gorzkie Zale z ser- deczna rozmowa z Matka Boska Bolesciwa Hstaly sie nudnen, gdzie obrazy Matki Bo- skiej Czestochowskiej znikngly z mieszkan, gdzie sodalicje Wymieraly, piesni zas maryj- ne poszly W zapomnienie, tam Wszedzie ja- kos dziWnie,' zanika takie jezyk polski, zrozumienie kultury polskiej, tam z lekkim sercem niszczy sie to, co rodzice z roiancem W reku stworzyli, tam opuszcza sie parafie polonijne, tam W szkolach polonijnych nie uczy sie polskiego jezyka, tam zanikaja po- Wolania do kaplanstwa i do polskich zgro- madzen zakonnych. Wiecej jeszcze, gdzie Wsrod Polonii prze- stalo sie czcic Maryje, Krolowa Korony Pol- skiej, tam zanika ten typ Amerykanina pol- skiego pochodzenia, ktory chetnie daje Ko- sciolowi pieniadze i zdrowe powolania, ktory nie mniej Wiernie sluiy Ameryce, czy to W czasie pokoju imudna praca, czy to W czasie Wojny danina krWi i pieniedzy, i ktory po- maga Staremu Krajowi czynna ofiarnoscia, a na jego miejsce czesto przychodzi typ Amerykanina polskiego pochodzenia, ktory jest Hrealistaf, sadzacym, ie sie to nie opia- ca Walczyc o tradycje, o kulture, o parafie i szkoleg ktory niysli, ie mu jeden jezyk Wystarczy'i, a z harmonii kultur duchowych sie smiejeg ktory sobie Wyobraia, ie naj- l e p s z a odda przysluge Ameryce, jeieli zmieni nazwisko polskie na angielskie, je- Zeli Wyrzuci bogate tysiacletnie dziedzictwo Ojcow, a przyjmie standard pseudointeli- gencji amerykanskiejg ktory sie pogodzil z tym, Ze trzeba zniknac bez sladu W ame- rykanskim kotle: melting pot. Gdzie Wiec zanika kult do Maryi Wsrod Polonii, tam latwo zjaWia sie typ Amery- kanina polskiego pochodzenia, ktorego praw- dziwa inteligencja nazywa Hrootless Amer- ican , czyli czlowiekiem oderwanym od ko- rzeni swojej kultury. Papiei Pius XII zas i -Ar The Eagle W swoim przemowieniu do Ksieiy Kardyna- low nazywa go osoba niekompletna i wyrwa- na z historycznej rzeczywistosci lub czlo- wiekiem bez tradycji, bez przeszlosci i bez jasnej przysziosci. fZobacz: Catholic Action, 1. c., March 1946, p. 25-273. Moina diugo dyskutowac na temat zwiaz- ku przyczynowego, zachodzacego pomiedzy wymienionyrni faktami, ale nie moina za- przeczyc ich koegzystencji ani pewnej wza- jemnej zaleinosci. Nic tedy dziwnego, ie iycie i rozwoj zakladow naukowych W Orchard Lake, Michigan, stoi W scislym zvviazku z kultem Maryi. Dlatego tei szkola srednia tychie za- kladow jest pod wezwaniem Maryi, podob- nie jak i kolegium. Seminarium zas pod we- zwanieni swietych Cyryla i Metodego, przy- gotowuje klerykow do kapianstwa pod kie- runkiem Maryi, ktorej sodalicji sa czlonka- mi, ktorej Godzinki spiewaja, ktorej piesni pielegnuja, ktorej roianiec odmavviaja, kto- rej szkaplerz nosza, ktorej grote czesto od- wiedzaja, ktorej pisrno: Sodalis czytaja. Ten- ie Sodalis stara sie W licznych artykulach W teorii opracowac te harmonie kultury kato- lickiej, polskiej i amerykanskiej, ktora w praktyce Polonia jui od dawna stosuje, nau- czywszy sie jej w szkole Tej, ktora jest naj- piekniejsza przez Boga stworzona harmo- ma. Zaiste nie nioina rozumiec ani kochac duszy Polonii Amerykanskiej bez Maryi, Niepokalanie Poczetej, ktora jest Matka Ie- zusa, Krolowa Korony Polskiej, Patronka Ameryki, Opiekunka Polonii i Protektorka, naszej szkoiy w Orchard Lake. Kr6lowa. Wygna,xic6w Mary the Comforter of the Afflicted Poles. This sculpture in wood was born of the sorrows of the Poles, who, first to fight Totalitarianism, paid with the supreme sacrifice of their own country. But nevertheless, they still await, relying on the powerful inter- cession of Mary, Help of Christians, the hour of a resurrection in harmony with the principles of justice and true peace . Forty-Seven 'k 'A' if 'A' Pope Pius XII, A'Summi Poutificatusu One Sixty Five lee Staff Pagu certain pleasant feeling ot true satisfaction fills the hearts ot the Start Members of the 1947 Eagle at the thought that now their work is done, their arduous task has been completed, and the fruits of their labors have all been gathered and placed between the two sides of a dark maroon cover. To the critic this may be just another year book, but to the Staff Members. who de- voted endless hours to its preparation, it is a crystallization of all their fantastic ideas and impossible dreams. How much blood, sweat and tears went into the production of this humble volume the Staff alone knows. All these efforts shall not have been in vain as long as you, the Reader, derived several moments of pleasure thumb- ing through the leaves of this memoir. lille have tried sincerely to present in these pages the story of St. Marys--really our own story-as best we could. VVe cherish the hope that you have enjoyed this little account of our Alma Mater. For the many shortcomings and imperfections you may have found. forgive us, pleaseg time and ability did not allow for the always sought for but never attained ideal perfection. if 1' ,7'4T' T'T'f K Associate Editors: R. Kraszewski Business Managers: Walter Ziemba, Editor-in-Chief J. Grzelak, S. Krzysiak, S. Piorkowski J. Rakoczy, F. Hunger, A. Kosnlk P Pmdel, E. Kazmierczak, J. Smutnik ORDS of sincere gratitude are extended to all who in the smallest way through their help and cooperation contributed to the successful publica- tion of the tenth volume of the Eagle. Specifically we are grateful to the Staff Mentors, Reverends Valerian 'lasinski and Henry Torzala. for their many words of valuable advice and for the guiding hands they afforded throughout the preparation of the book, to Rev. Edward Popielarz for his keen observations and generous sug- gestions which were instrumental in the planning and final assembly of these pagesg to the Procurator, Rev. A. Cendrowski, for his willing assist- ance in sundry business and financial matters: to Msgr. john Reilly of 'Washington, D. C., for the unlimited information about the National Shrine of Gui' Lady: to Fathers F. Sojka, E. Skrocki and XV. Filipowicz for their splendid personal cooperation. VVords of thanks are further extended to Mr. P. Paciorek of Bare Brothers, Detroit, printers of The 1947 Eagle , for his kind criticism and invaluable advice in the many printing problems which presented themselves during the make-up of the bookg to Mr. P. Jennings of Pontiac Photo En- graving Co. for his innumerable pointers in the preparation of the photo- graphs and pictorial sections: to Mr. T. Hoffman for his excellent photo- graphy work. The Staff also expresses its gratitude to the many lower classmen who so unselfishly contributed their bit towards this annual. And so we come to the end of another volume of the Saint Marys EAGI.E . May the coming EAGLES of future years be ever better, ever greater. ever more successful. Sports Editors S. Schinski, J. Walczak Photography Art J. Lewko, J. Placek dcknowledgmenu Our Lady, Patroness of America QPage 15 - Courtesy of -- OUR LADY'S DIGEST, Olivet, Illinois Our Lady of Wisdom QPage 26, ii.5 - Courtesy of - HOLY GHOST FATHERS, Washington, D. C. 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Builders . . . 2268 East Forest Avenue DETROIT, MICHIGAN Q , Congratulations to the Congratulations to the v CLASS or '47 GRADUATES M '. a d M 's. Mr. and Mrs. Ed d1L lk 1, k Andrew Rakoczy Wal ' azfmel Cza and Fallllly River Rouge, Michigan Buffalo, New York CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS from . . . T i-I OMAS P-I O F F M A N Photographer and Owner For Better Photographs Go to the Hoffman Studio 5456 Chene St. Tel. PLaza 6793 DETROIT II, MICHIGAN Plaza 4842 CONGRATULATIONS TO GRADUATES Barney F. Chamski ATTORNEY AT LAW Frank Okarski Furs General Insurance Furs Made to Order Remodeled - Relined - Repaii-ed Notary Public 8801 Van Dyke Detroit, Mich. 5229 McDougall Detroit, Mich COMPLTML-INT5 OF . . WHEELER HARDWARE Co. aHome of Americals Finest Hardware 2021 Lagrange Street Phone Ga. 1076 TOLEDO, OHIO Best Wishes To the Senior Class from . . STEVE KOZLOWSKI 81 SONS FURNITURE and HARDWARE ulfstablished Three Decades Ago Nu-Enamel Paints Plumbing Supplies Housewares Heating Supplies Sporting Goods Sheet-Metal Work Toledo MA. 6424 Ohio Congratulations to the Senior Class from . . . E JOHN J. NOWAK Everything in Hardware PAINTS AND GLASS - HOUSEWARES TOOLS AND SPORTING GOODS 3210 Stickney Avenue p TOLEDO, OHIO G O O D ---fl Szczere Zyczenia Pomyslnosci F O O H Wszystkim Graduantom przesyla . . . 09' P F 0 R Towarzystwo 64Lau1 , 04 My ZESPOL TANECZNO-SPIEWACZY PL EAS E D Dom Polski Hall - 3426 junction -i G U E S T S DETROIT 10, MICHIGAN Pr6by: Tancow W kazdy piqtek wieczorem JOHN SEX-ION 8' CO- I Spiewu W kaidy poniedzialek wiecz. CHICAGO-BROOKLYN p. n. 3426 Junction Ave. DALLAS-ATL4ETAg-:PITTSBQYEH UTICA MILLING COMPANY Grain 81 Feed Merchants SINCE 1846 PONTIAC UTICA Phone 2-5021 Phone 3713 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES to the GRADUATES OF ST. MARY'S COMMUNITY NATIONAL BANK of PONTIAC, MICHIGAN -2- -Z- ASSETS OVER . .Q . . S46,000,000.00 -'-- -'-- Best Luck Gongratulatious to the Graduates In All IEHCICHVOIS of 1947 Raymond J. Reichliug, Sr. The Buffalo Club . I V , , . Baht XX 151165 fiom Serdeczne Zyczenia Graduantom Klasy 1941 1 zasyia ' J oe Liclit Exclusive Men's Wear 111311675 Bal' SEE JOE and SAVE DOUGH , IRENA ZIELINSKA Wlaecicielka 4723 Michigan Ave. LAfa,yette 9844 Detroit, Mich. 7387 Wheeler Detroit, Mich. ZYCZENIA VVSZELKIEJ 1 ONIYSl-NU'SCI GRADUANTQAI KLASY 1947 zasyla i J O E ' S B A R 1 JOSEPH PODOLSKI, Wlaeciciel 7053 West Warren TY1er 4-9830 Detroit, Michigan A V O N D A L E Plumbing 81 Heating Co. Automatic Heating Co. 11555 Lumpkin Avenue 3912 W. Belmont Avenue DETROIT 12, MICHIGAN CHICAGO 18, ILLINOIS T0wnsend 6-1326 T0wnsend 6-8808 Mulberry 1090 24 HOUR SERVICE TYler 5-7312 John A. Mistoi' West End Cleaners ,A H 1 , 1 Q 1, TAILORS and FURRIERS Lieaineiy Lquipment ant -upp les We Call For and Deliver - Warehouse - We Operate Our Own Plant 4843 Konkel St. 3310 Lockwood 6835 W. Warren Detroit, Mich. DETROIT 10, MICHIGAN. Gratowski Bros. MEATS and oRoCER1Es 4800 McDougall Avenue DETROIT, MICHIGAN TWinbrook 1-1564 Joseph Mijal fVeteran World War ID FUNERAL DIRECTOR 11500 Conant Ave. Corner Harold DETROIT 12, MICH. TWinbrook 1-4343 TWinbrook 1-4119 SAFETY SHEET METAL WORKS Safety Heating 81 Air Conditioning Gas, Oil and Coal Furnaces, Stokers T. DABRONVSKI 11628 Conant Compliments of . . . RZADKOWOLSKI FUNERAL HOME 8910 Van Dyke Ave. PLa.za. 3067 DETROIT, MICHIGAN Phone IVanhoe 3319 M. Uohylski Meat Market and Sausage Manufacturing Best Quality Meats Always at Satisfactory Prices 5445 Chene Street DETROIT, MICHIGAN TYler 6-4634 Established 1913 A. F. Brzezinski Sl S011 COMPLETE HOME OUTFITTERS Furniture and Appliances 4815-19 McGraw Ave. Cor. W. Warren DETROIT, 10 Congratulations to the COLLEGE GRADUATES . Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Komosinski Compliments and Best Wishes f0l' Future Success to the CLASS OF 1947 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley P. MiIeWsk1 SHAEFFER PENS TOILET GOODS CLOONAN DRUG COMPANY 72 North Saginaw Street PONTIAC MICHIGAN PRESCRIPTIONS HOSPITAL STQPPI IES POLISH VETERANS, CLUB IVYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN Stan. Michalowski, Manager Stan. Kurytkowski, President Andy Swiecki, Vice President Stan. Grzych, Secretary of Finance Coinpliments of . . . Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Nebus Compliineuts ot . . . J. M. Zaleski G R O C E R Y 443 john Street Phone: S. A. 1-0618 B EW OY, N CONGRATULATIONS to the COllg'1'3.tl1l2LtIO1IS to the Graduating GRADUATES Class of 1947 Mr. and Mrs. M11 fllld Mrs. Thgmas Zjemba Walter B. Kazmierczak Phone TWinbrook 1-5444 C-ILELUSKI FUHERHL HOIUE Established 1934 TWO CHAPIELS - ORGAN MUSIC 3509 E. Davison, Cor. Klinger Two Blocks West of Conant DETROIT 12, MICHIGAN CO1Ig'1'21U11H'CIO11S to the G1'HCll1ZltCS Ciougfatulatious and Best Vvishes of 1947 from F1'a11k Wodylak Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whalen PLaza 7256 Amingmn 3741 CONGRATULATIONS . . . Stan's Sheet Metal Works ROOFING AND SIDING Tinning and Furnace Repair Chester J. Ziemba General Insurance RH. A. Terms NOTARY PUBLIC 5209 McDougall Ave. 5213 McDougall Ave. DETROIT 11 MICHIGAN PLaza 7242 DETROIT 11, MICH. Best IYisl1es to the Class of l9-l7 MATTHEW LALEWICZ GENERAL CONTRACTOR 3623 Caniff Avenue HAMTR-AMCK 12, MICHIGAN Twinbrook 1-4114 Det1'oit'sOrikinal Polish Restaurant WARSAW BAR Music by Famous CON'l'INIiNT,'XL ORCHESTRA Tel. IVanhoe 9302 5211 Chene Street Conovltulrltiollg Phone Middlebelt 9451 5 1 C . and GARDEN CITY BOWLING - RECREATION AND COCKTAIL LOUNGE Best XYislies Mr. and Mrs. Peter J P a Ci 01, ek 5653 Middlebelt Road GARDEN CITY ' MICHIGAN Motorola General RCA Victor Electric Armstroiig Appliance Co. SALES and SERVICE Household Electrical Equipment Pontiac 4-5862 3015 Orchard Lake KEEGO HARBOR, MICHIGAN Pontiac Mills, Inc. 31 jackson Street PONTIAC, 15 MICHIGAN Congratulations and Best VVishes from JOHN SABINIEWICZ Fancy Groceries and Meats Poultry and Fresh Vegetables Phone MA. 0047 1204 Hamilton. St TOLEDO, OHIO Best Part of Eating KoWALsK1 QUALITY SAUSAGE Proven Quality HAMTRAMCK 12, MICHIGAN Phone 6800 G1'01161'9S 5c to 351.00 Store Martin J. Groner - Reta F. Groner George J. Groner 3025 Orchard Lake Road KEEGO HARBOR, MICHIGAN Tel. PLaza 4447 B R I S T O L CLEANERS ik DYERS RELINING AND ALTERATIONS We Operate Our Own Plant 8716 Van Dyke Cor. Walden We Call For and Deliver Phone Wy. 5233 PAWLAICS MARKET M E A T S and G ROC ERI E S WYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN OAK CAFE BEER - LIQUOR - WINE Fr. Wszelaki, Prop. 1167 Oak Street Phone 9625 WYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN WOLVERINE WAREHOUSE STORE, INC. 20 Franklin Road at G. T. R. R. PONTIAC, MICHIGAN PONTIAC PAINTS Made GOOD for a Third of a Century Pontiac Paint Mfg. Co., Inc. 17-19 S. Perry St. Phone 6184 PONTIAC, MICHIGAN COMPLIMENTS OF . . Lawrence Latta Agency Dlxon 0195 Palmer Graduate Hours: 1to4P.M.-6to8P.M. Leo A. Temrowski, Jr. D C INSURANCE . . Kresge Building CHIROPRACTOR 4736 McDougall Near Forest WYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN DETROIT 7, MICH. .TI Phone 4-1521 PEOPLES9 Fish SI Poultry Market Wholesale and Retail 82 South Saginaw Street Peoples Insurance Agency 11341 joseph Campau Avenue PONTIAC, 14 MICHIGAN HAMTRAMCK, 12 MICHIGAN MAdison 1845 Main Office BEST WISHES FROM HFIITITRHHTCH LUYUBER and COHL CO. 2410 Denton Avenue Hamtramck IO, Michigan Phone 8232 The lnde endent Biscuit . Cp Oliver Supply Company Olnpally 'Janitor - Bar -- Restaurant 1124 Oakman Boulevard Supplies and Equipment 150-156 South Telegraph Rd. DETROIT, 6 MICHIGAN PONTIA 19, MICHIGAN lVanhoe 4480 Established 1913 1VIaX's Jewelry Co. L60 T' Soboclnskl Fine Diamonds - Dependable XVatches FUNERAL HOME 10000 jos. Campau 5144 McDougall Cor. Farnsworth 5553 Chene Street DETROIT, MICHIGAN 4347 Michigan Ave, William P. Sullivan TEmple 2-5544 Chas. F. Bernhagen The Sullivan-Bernhagen Company ESTABLISHED 1916 SHEET METAL FABRICATORS SHEARING - FORMING - XVELDING 1559-1561 Hancock Avenue East Detroit 7, Michigan Telephone: 2-6332 EAMES 81 BROWN 0. A. Plumbing, Heating and Sheet Metal Sheet Metal Contractor Phone 7195 54 N. Parke St. Pontiac, Mich. 55-57 E. Pike Street Pontiac, Mich Wi1S011,S Cheese Shoppe A Variety of Mild Aged Fancx CHEESE TWinbrook 2-0034 No Branches Anthony Wysoeki FUNERAL DIRECTOR 12500 McDougall Cor. Halleck DETROIT, MICH. TEmp1e 2-7505 WUJ EK FUNERAL HOME EDWARD WULIEK 1432 Canfield Ave. E. DETROIT. MICH. Best Vkfishes to the CLASS or 1947 Reverend M. Mrozinski Pastor SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish 119 Eagle Street BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Valley s Super Market Se to 310.00 Store L. E. VALLEY, Prop. Phone 10 PINCONNING, MICHIGAN COMPLIMENTS OF . . . Joseph Smolenski Funeral Home Phone: Hempstead 949 48 Cross Street HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK Compliments of . . . Frank Balabucli M arket GROCERIES and MEATS 12027 Jos. Campau Compliments of . . . Thomas Placek Fine Groceries and Cold Meats 5702 Mitchell HAMTRAMCK, MICHIGAN DETROIT, MICHIGAN XYliolesale R e t ai l The Little Busy Bee Bakery WEDDING CAKES QL' OUR SPECIALTY S Joseph Grenzicki, Prop. D E T R O IT 2240 Holbrook Ave. MAd ison 6215 9143 Mt. Elliott OLive 4808 DETROIT Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1947 Compliments of from Lendzon 50 - 35.00 Stores Mr. and Mrs. S. Mirecki and Family 5538 Chene Street DETROIT, MICHIGAN T11 C 011661, g. C00 Greetings aggA?3cgziTXgVishes to the 3053-57 E. 87th Street CLEVELAND 4, OHIO from ' National Pretzel Co., Ine. 1010 S. Washington Avenue Manufacturers of Paints, Varnishes, Sanitary Promotion Products SCRANTON 5, PENNSYLVANIA Maker of the Pretzel with the Twist - ROOF COATINGS SINCE 1905 You Can't Resist SHHITHRY RESTHURHHT I6 South Saginaw PONTIAC, MICHIGAN We Maintain Our Business To Our Reputation TO. 7-2290- 98 Day and Night Service Clothing - Furnishings - Hats - Shoes John JI11'k16W1CZ gl Sons FUNERAL DIRECTORS ' , ' - and - Bud S St' LOUIS LICENSED EMBALMERS Men's 8: 'Young Menis Fine Apparel - Poerzebowi - Since 1879 Automobiles for A11 Occasions Two Chapels Equipped with Automatic Organ 15 N. Saginaw Pontiac, Mich. 2396 Caniff Ave. Hamtramck, Mich. m 9670 Kon T1-zmpxe 1-9450 John E. Kmg Coffee Co. A. J. Marshall CO. Since 1879 ROASTERS - BLENDERS Bar, Restaurant and Hotel Equipment for Y H i Hotels - Restaurants - Institutions SXRACU511 CHINA 3830 Chene Street Detroit 7, Mich. 3639 Woodward Detroit, Mich. MAdison 6927 fdwin Keef Com any 5140 Edwin Street HAMTRAMCK 12, MICHIGAN Telephone 2-4912 Phone 2-3766 KEEGO bales gf SerV1Ce7 Inc' Agents for Burk's Electric Pumps Service - A11 Makes - Used Cars Quaker Oil Heaters NEVER CLOSED Evinrude and Elto Outboard Motors Keego Hardware Keego Harbor Michigan Heart Of the Lakes KEEGO HARBOR MICHIGAN PLaza 7811 McDougall Meat Market Compliments of . . . Central Creamery FULL LINE QF FROZEN FQQDS Most Modern Dairy on the West Side CENTRAL ICE CREAM Since 1920 5026 McDougall fNear Warrenj DETROIT, MICHIGAN Vlnewood 1-3698 4381 Central Ave PLaza 5100 JOSEPH F. TEMROWSIQI REAL Es'rA'rE. EXCHANGE Complete Real Estate Service I 5039 McDougall Ave. Near Warren E. Detroit, Michigan Compliments of . . . TWO GREAT STORES TONDRYICS Home Appliance Shop A. J. PRZYWARA, General Manager 5630 Michigan, near junction LAfayette 6050 11352 jos. Campau Avenue Twinbrook 2-5900 KUZBIAL PLUMBING Sz HEATING SUPPLY Electrical Appliances - Paints Hardware 11828 Conant Ave. Detroit 12, Mich VInew00d 2-9697 MICHNO CAGE JOHN MICHNO, Prop. 4401 Central Ave. Cor. St. Stephens DETROIT. MICH TRinity 2-3563 IVanhoe 9712 Wglldgl' Bazaar WIIIIC Eaglli CEITC Religious Articles, Pictures, Greeting Cards, BEER -- LIQUOR - WINE Ngvelties, Etc, Lunches S. SMIECINSKI, Prop. 9435 Jos. Campau HAMTRAMCK, MICHIGAN 5432 Chene St. Detroit, Mich. Established 1900 Joseph J. Jaglowicz JAGLOWICZ SHOE SHOP Ladies' Leading Neighborhood Shoe Store SHOES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Only One Store at 5039 Chene Street Near E. Warren DETROIT 11, MICHIGAN Phone CHerry 3111 CHAMPIONSHIP VALUES - in-- SPORTING GOODS For A11 Outdoor and Indoor Sports GRISWOLD SPORTING GOODS 1134 Griswold DETROIT 26 VI' 39347 COMPLIMENTS CF . . Stempien Brothers san can ' Flfth Ave. MCH,S Weai' ADAM and STANLEY Props. BEER - WINE - LIQUCR 7440 Michigan Ave. 4153 Martin Ave. Detroit, Mich. DETROIT, 10 MICHIGAN Compliments of J. A. Zontek Meat Market 5 9 0 2 G 1' a n d y PLaza 8996 Detroit 11, Mich. Best Wishes to the GRADUATES QF 1947 New Era Cafe Mr. Stanley Galaszewski Prop. 5771 Grandy, Corner Hendrie PLaza, 4210 Detroit 11, Mich 564 GOLD CUP BAKING COMPANY Frank Zielinski, Pres. Bread - Pastries Birthday and VVedding Cakes TY1er 5-8022 0 Buchanan Detroit 10, Mich. Congratulations to the GRADUATES OF 1947 William Dushney, Inc. GENERAL CONTRACTOR 1500 Main Street PECKVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA ' Sincere Wishes for a prosperous Future to the School and Graduates of 1947 Garrison Brothers Garage Official Inspection 1323 N. Main Avenue SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA Whitfield, Walter ' ' 111 2111 gl Dawson Peaice Floial C0 p y 118 W. Lawrence Street 559 Orchard Lake Avenue PONTIAC, 15, MICHIGAN Phone 8191 Phone 8192 PONTIAC, 19 MICHIGAN Cakland Baking Company 92 Branch Street PONTIAC 19, MICHIGAN Martin Lines Incorpgfatgd T116 A. I. Root COIHPHIIY RQYAL 0.-XK, MICHIGAN NIEDINA, 01.110 205 N. Troy Phone 2188 Compliments of . . . S. EWANOVICH GROCERY X MEAT MARKET Tninity 1-0569 2402 Alice Street HAMTRAMCK 12, MICHIGAN TR.inity 1-9571 T E D 7 S Standard Service TED BEDNARSKI AL SNIESAK Red Crown Gasoline Iso-Vis Motor Oils Jos. Campau 8a Grayling HAMTRAMCK 12, MICHIGAN TYler 6-493 Night Phone: TEmp1e 1-7961 WAYNE BOILER EQUIPMENT COMPANY QUICK SERVICE - BOILER REPAIRS All Types. New and Used Boilers 5212 VERMONT at KIRBY DETROIT, MICHIGAN CHURCH GOODS RELIGIOUS ARTICLES A. MATEJA WHOLESALE 7844 Michigan Avenue ORegon 1611 Detroit 10, Michigan Jaekiewicz Brothers XVho1esale Meats Congratulations to Class 1947 May Your Future Be a Success! Artis Market and l GRoCER1Es and MEATS Sausage Manuiacturers ARTHUR A. KLOPOCINSKI, Prop. 2950 Council MA- 4120 Hamtramck MA. 4121 3184 Frederick Detroit, Mich Best Wishes to the Class f 1947 Best Wishes to the Class of 1947 0 FTOIT1 Rev. T' Studzinski Moderator of the Holy Pastor of Name Society St. Stanislaus Kostka Church of 607 Humboldt SS. Cyril 85 Methodius Parish REV. W. GATUSZKA BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 119 Eagle Street Brooklyn, New York Pontiac 2-9224 THATHER, PATTERSON Sr BERESFORD ETABLISHED 1889 A General Insurance Agents - Time Tested Protection Fire - Blu-glary - Accident - Life - Auto - Liability - Bonds 609 Community National Bank Building Pontiac 14, Michigan GEM PRODUCTS 81 MANUFACTURING CO. Manufacturers of SOAPS - XVAXES - DISINFECTANTS 1589 Brainard Street DETROIT, MICH. Tllinity 2-3012 Compliments of . . . Northway Bottling W01'kS Alltlwlly Rutkowskl kl' Manager of Spar mg Caibonated Beverages SILVERS WHQLESALE GRUCERY 3200 Yemans Avenue 2649 Caniff HAMTRAMCK, 12 MICHIGAN HAMTRAMCK, 12 MICHIGAN Tel. LAfayette 5963 Joseph J. Sarnowski COMPLIMENTS OF . . . Kniga Printing Jos AND CoMM13RCtAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR P R I N T I N G 4188 Campbell Ave 2725 Poland Ave. TRinity 3-1010 C012 Buchanan DETROIT 10, MICH. HAMTRAMCKV 12, MICH. LAfayette 1450 Dalee Baking Company 6'Trea,t Yourself to Dalee Bread Dailyb' PUMPERNICKEL and WHITE BREAD 5771 Otis Street FRANK POLANSK1 General Manager Detroit, Michigan Tllinity 2-3038 Mattresses, Box Springs, Pillows Made to Order I Established over 35 years - your guarantee Comphments of , Oxford Mattress Co. W. Ii2:lCZ01'0WSk1 R E N 0 V A T Q R 5 FUNERAL DIRECTOR MANUFACTURERS POGRZEBOWY 40 East Pike Street 2460 Florian Hamtramck 12 Mich. Phonesf , Pontiac 2-7695 - 2-1711 Pontiac 14, Mich. Shaw'S Jewelry Co. 24 North Saginaw Street PONTIAC, MICHIGAN Pontiac 2-5813 SALLAN, INC. Michigan's Greatest Jewelers 17 North Saginaw Street PONTIAC, MICHIGAN Res. 2736 Edwin MAdis011 3970 9 6 2 9 IOS. CAMPAU MEAT MARKET Phone TRinity 1-0773 S. SOSINSKI, Prop. Pontiac 8178 Pontiac Cab Co. 3 West Pike Street PONTIAC, MICHIGAN Bernard Czapski Chester S. Biernat B. SI C. Hardware Hardware, Plumbing, Heating Supplies, Paints, Glass, Sporting Goods TCIGDUOHG 3839-41 W. Warren Ave. TYler 5-3000 DETROIT 8, MICH, MElr0Se 0505 Joseph E. Zarembski DEPARTMENT sToRE 5709-11 Chene Street DETROIT, MICHIGAN Ksiegarnia Ludowa The Best Supplied Store of ENGLISH AND' POLISH BOOKS M. Zukowski, Prop. 5347 Chene Street PLaza 2479 DETROIT, MICHIGAN DETROIT CREAIVIERY COMPANY 3333 Grand River Avenue DETROIT S, MICHIGAN Best Wishes to Graduates of 1947 and For the Future Success of the School ARLINGTON CAFE Sea Food Chicken Dinners Beer - Liquor - Wiiie Leo Krzywonek, Prop. 701 Main Street DURYEA, PENNSYLVANIA Cass Wawrzynkiewiez MORAN BIARKET 5245 Moran DETROIT PLaza. 4324 Floor Sander to Rent A. Hass Hardware Tools - Glass - Varnishes - Paints Linoleum Plumbing and Electrical Supplies 5735 Chene St. Detroit 11, Mich. BEST XYISHES to the CLASS OF '47 A1exa11de1' Cleaners 6457 McGraw Detroit, Mich. Compliments to the V SENIOR CLASS Jacob P. Sumeracki Wayne County Auditor CHALICES by Gorham and Other Leading Makers E. J. McDevitt Co. RELIGIOUS ARTICLES 1230 Washington Blvd. DETROIT PLaza. 0678 PLa-za. 6946 Russell Plastering Co. COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL PLASTERING Patching and Plaster Arches Free Estimates and Advice 3584 Farnsworth DETROIT 11 MICHIGAN Phone 2-7621 MAC ROGERS Sporting' Goods - Hardware 16-18 S. Cass Ave. PONTIAC, MICHIGAN Vlnewood 2-9399 JOHNS BAR Liquor - Beer - Wine JOHN F. KOZIEL, Prop. 9029 Home Street Detroit, Mich. G1-iff's Grill The Place to Meet and to Eat STEAKS - CHOPS Fine Liquors, Wine, Beer 49 N. Saginaw Street Telephone 5322 PONTIAC, MICH. Compliments to . . SENIORS OF 1947 from Liberty Cafe A Good Place to Eat Best VYislies and Congratulations - to the Complimeiits of . . . CLASSES OF 1947 from A. J. MICHAL, D. D. S. Congrcssmaii JOHN D. DINGELL 15th District PONTIAC, MICHIGAN Michigan Phone 4-3031 C 3 AT THE SPOTLIGHT CON S RATULATIONS Q Seniors of 1947 Cass Lake Pllalilllacy E James and Jessie Parker 3' 3020 Orchard Lk. Rd. Orchard Lake Road 5 KEEGO HARBOR, MICH. KEEGO HARBOR, MICHIGAN Ig Phone 9205 Compliments of . . . Young Ladies' Sodality Joeis Market FANCY GRGCERIES E MEATS of Joseph Czaczkowski n ST. IIYACINTH PARISH 18478 Conant TWinbrook 2-3738 DETROIT, ' MICHIGAN DETROIT 12, MICHIGAN Compliments .of . . . FAIRMONTS Better Butter I Better Eggs Frozen Foods Cheese Poultry THE FAIRMONT CREAMERY COMPANY Detroit, Michigan Compliments of . . . THE BURSICK COAL COMPANY 2727 David Stott Building CAdillac 5935 DETROIT, 26 MICHIGAN Regulski-Polaski, Inc. Church Candles - Religious Articles - Church Goods - 51 Barclay St. New York 7, N. Y. If It's Witk0WSki's Suit It Must Fit Witkowskfs Clothiers Two StOI'eS I 6305 Chene St. 9319 Jos. Campau DETROIT HAMTRAMCK Iqi:l11li11Ski,S Prescription Drug Store 5201 McDougall Ave. Cor. Farnsworth Established 1910 DETROIT Compliments of . . Will 81 Baumer Candle Co., Inc. Syracuse, New York Compliments of . . Edward Adamski Congratulations Frank Koraleweki Compliments of TYler 5-9313 FI2l11li,S Market MEATS AND ClROCl2RlES 7432 West Warren DETROIT 10, MICHIGAN Compliments of . . Dr. Benjamin Lisowski DENTIST Rathnaw Building 2297 E. Forest Ave. DETROIT, ' I MICHIGAN Compliments of TYler 5-5133 W31'1'611 Bakery STEVE TARNOWSKI - and 1 STANLEY MICHALSKI 7027 West Warren DETROIT 10, MICHIGAN Phone 9645 Gus's Market Fancy Meat and Groceries Beer and Wine to Take Out C. PRZEZDZIECKI, Prop. 364 Spruce St. Wyandotte, Mich. TRinity 2-8125 I 7 Chicago Students' Club Max S Jewelry CO' ORCHARD LAKE, MICHIGAN DIAMONDS -:- WATCHES Convenient Terms Congratulates the , Jos. Campau cor. Yemans SENIORS OF ST. MARY'S - 5553 Chene St. 4847 Michigan Ave. I DETROIT, MICHIGAN For . . . I Quality Purity Flavor Insist on ARCTIC DAIRY PRODUCTS Sealtest Milk and Ice Cream 370 Orchard Lake Ave. l PONTIAC, MICHIGAN Phone TEmp1e 1-5100 A RATHNAW'S CLOTHES FOR MEN and BOYS We Rent Correct Dress Suits Chene and Forest Detroit, Mich. TWinbrook 1-5118 TWinbrook 1-5119 , , Q Best WISIISS Irom Alumnus Gamalski Hardware Co. 6244 Charles Sf- Roman V. Ceglowski Electrical Appliances Builders' Hardware Attorney at Law Plu bi Su lies U1 ng DD Shades - Linoleum DETROIT 12, MICHIGAN DETROIT, MICHIGAN For the Best in Music. Best Wishes from Frank A. Cvlkowski Calbl Musle Company FUNERAL Hmm Im' LAfayette 5965 PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 4188-35th Street Cor. Buchanan DRUGS APTEKA BONKOWSKI PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST 5623 Michigan Avenue Detroit, Michigan LAfa,yette 4513 Compliments of . . . Best Wishes From M' 1 IS 1 1 Kosiba Office 511991163 TAIQSRQTL CLZAZZRS 5864 Michigan Ave' 4670 junction Ave. Jos. Kosibay Prop. Between Rich and Horatio DETROIT, 10 MICHIGAN TYler 5-3324 DETROIT, MICH. TWinbrook 2-2602 SIHIIICY Radziszewski 8. Son Studios PHARMACIST B. I. Grygiel 8: Son, Props. For Delivery Call: TR. 2-9686 , 4849 East Davison Avenue 9311 Jos. Campau At Holbrook DETROIT, MICHIGAN Phone: 20231-2 DICKIE LUMBER and COAL COMPANY 2495 Orchard Lake Ave. KEEGO HARBOR MICHIGAN Phone: 2-4900 90 No. Cass Ave. MARCERO CIGAR 81 CANDY COMPANY, Inc. WHOLESALE Candy, Cigars, Tobaccos, Cigarettes PONTIAC 14, MICHIGAN Compliments of . . . - Quaker Produce Co. Shapiro Brothers WHOLESALE FLGRSHEIIXII SHGES Butter - Eggs - Cheese For Men and Women Who Care H-1 Dudek 9253 Jos. Campau Cor. Holbrook 3317 Caniff Ave. TWinbrook 1-0880 HAMTRAMCK, MICHIGAN HAMTRAMCK 12, MICHIGAN Kuineu Fatrona 'AC Alex and Alex Men,s Wear AleXander's Men's Wear . Angeline's Beauty Shop . Bohne Bros. 81 Co., Inc. . Vincent M. Bondi . . Campau Clothing Co. . . Daily Creamery Co., lnc. E dwin Furs .... Fred,s Stop 81 Shop Market . William J. Gallery Sz Co ..... General Printing and Office Supply 1 . Harrison Stores ....... E. J. Hickey Company . Home Bakery .... Jasinski Sz Nowakowski . . Robert Jozwiak, Photographer . Keego Drug Company . Larkins 31 Orlowski . . Lendzion Furs . . Modern Bakery . Oak Leaf Bakery ........ Polish Pavilion Music S1 Appliance Store Bomej Hardware Store ...... Bose Arbor Floral Shop . Soltys Grocery Store . . Walt 81 Stan Style Shop . Werneris Soda Grill . . VV est End Theatre . Detroit, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Detroit, Michigan New York, New York Chicago, Illinois Hamtramck, Michigan Hamtramck, Michigan Hamtramck, Michigan Hamtramck, Michigan Washington, D. C. Pontiac, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Hamtramck, Michigan Hamtramck, Michigan Wyandotte, Michigan Keego Harbor, Michigan Garden City, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Wyandotte, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Hamtramck, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Bay City, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Detroit, Michigan