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

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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

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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

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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