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Reverend E. Maisel

Reverend C."Stolinski

Reverend L. Dempz

Sister Mary

Sister Mary

Sister Mary

Sister Mary

Sister Mary

Sister Mary

Mr. Sanford

Sister Mary

Olimpia

Evangeline

Hujnilianna

Joela

Hugolina

Mexhodia

Shoults

BayneIda

Pastor

Athletic Director

Instructor in Religion andBasket "ball Coach

Superior and Study Supervisor

English and Social Science

English and History

Science and Mathematics

Languages

Supervision

Traffic Law

Commercial

Sister Mary Jeremiah

Sister Mary Emmanuel

Sister Mary Valencia

Sister Mary Benvenuta

Sister Mary Angela

Sister Mary Electa

Miss Genevieve Berkshire

CLASS MOTTO

"Constancy and Fidelity"

£lass Colors; Violet and G-old

Class Flower: Violet

Henry Kraft PresidentCliester Kochanski Vice-President

•Adelaide Tooiczyk SecretaryPeter Zopczynski Treasurer

Veronica AdamkiewiczRita Bratuszewska

Eleanor DorczynskaRita Kleins;idth

Gertrude RakocyJohn Budzinski

Michael DeronEdward Kropidlowski

Felix KubikHenry Lewandowski

.Bernard MyszkowskiEdward Naraszewicz

Joseph OstrowskiBronislaus Strzolkowski

Casirnir WisniewskiEdwin Witkowski

JUNIORS

Eleanor Kugawa PresidentJoseph Ochmanek Secretary

Camilla Mateja Treasurer

Irene BorkowskaHelen Urban

Anna CiborowskaMary Kochanslca

iiildred NowosatkoStella. Lakowska

Salome Antecka

Charlotte BastaCecelia Lojewska

Cecelia MastejAdelaide Lukas ze?/ska

Hedrig SzychowslcaAiina Lev/idea

Walter IzworskiPrank Angel

Edward Kw;orSdv;ard Sv;ald

Casimir ZmijevrslciJohn iLi

John Ostrowsld.Joseph Kabicki

Steiphen PietrzykAnthony

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SOPHOMORESJoseph Rolecki President

Jane Eaczynska Vice PresidentBernice Bern Secretary

Jerome Szelc Treasurer

Stella BialobrzeskaLeonard Borowski

Venceslaas BrzenkCharles Czajkovski

prancis Kov.-akDelphine G-ondek

ladiolaus SrzytAnna Mako/wska

Jeanette Hie?/olaIrene Strzolkowska

Irene KowakEdna Przechowska

Irene BakowskaRita Slizewska

Henry UlanskiJohn Tfiencek

Casimir Wisrcioch PresidentVirginia BoxLna Vice president

Helen Kaminska SecretaryHelen Stanisz Treasurer

Leonard TurowskiCecelia Borkowska

Leonard BrzozowskiMary Chudzik

Clarence Domzalkary Sarosiek

Leonard HeLrdnskiHelen Kaazaiarek

Cecelia KoncsakJoseph Eulpa

Edv;ard LankoHenry Mickiewicz

Rita MyszkowskaStephanie Uiznik

FRESHMENCecelia Uaruszewicz President

Henry Leszczynski Vice PresidentElizabeth Przekop Secretary

Josephine Jaskot Treasurer

Henry BachorskiWalter Bury

PLobert GzajkowskiEdward Gajev/ski

Casimir Kaminski

Stanislaus KochanskiChester Zopczynslci

Raymond ZsiasekRaymond Zulpa

John Najduch

Theodore NowosatkoThaddeus Pav.'l owski

Joseph SzadoBaymond S zymanski

Lillian Ardanowska

Eugenia BazmanFlorence Bien

Anna BranickaLoretta Czarnecka

Agnes Eworska

Dorothy GrzelakMargaret Jafclonsia

Eitta KmiecVirginia Kowalska

Barbara MalczynskaJosephine Ostror/ska

Irene PoplawskaAnna Szychowska

Dorothy UrbanLillian Urbanska

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VeronicaAdankiewicz

St. CasiairRita

BratuszewskaSt. Casiair

EleanorDorczynska

St. CasinirRita

ZleinsnithSt. Casiair

GertrudeRakocy

St. CasirdrAdelaide

lobiczykSt. Barbara

JohnBudzinski

St. HedwigMieceslaus

DeronSt, Casinir

ChesterKochanski

St. CasimirHPeter Kopczynski

St..Casiair

Henry Krai tSt. Stephen

Cdward Kr opi dlovsi iSt. Casiiiir

Felix KubikSt. Andrew

lenry Lewando\vskiSt. Cs.sisir

Be rnard toys zk owskiSt. Casi.rdr

Sdward Naruszev/iczSt. CasLuir

Fosepii OstrowskiSt. Casi.;.ir

Strzolkov;skiSt. Casiiuir

Ipasirair WisniewskiSt, Casimir

fedwin Witlcov/slciI St.

Veronica AdamLtiewicz

PERSONA!

SKETCHES

Verna was sixteen last January 13th. You wouldnever think she is the youngest in the Senior classif you judged "by the number of very responsible posi-tions she has held. As editor of the Casmirette andof the 1937 annual, she had proved her journalisticbent. Sclrool affairs received a generous dose of hertime and ability. All her friends, and they are many,hope that her highest ambitions will be realized, forshe has deserved well from fate.

Rita Bratuszewska "Rita Bee"

Rain or shine, for five days in a week, from asweet home a block away comes a maiden of medium heightand weight. Her ^obedient hair stays combed. The bluegjseen eyes are usually cast downward, though not in anybashfulness. Mo one, but she and heaven khc- • what sheis thinking about* Her middle name might very well be"Giggles." Charm, a sense of beauty, a pretty smile gowherever sha goes.

John Budzinski "Johnnie"

Long John who comes to us from St. Hedwig's wasborn March 6, 1918. He v/ill be known as one of thegreatest question givers known. We see no reason whysome day he shouldn't be Lawrence Tibbett's rival for

he has already thrilled large numbers with his mellowtenor. He has very definite ideas of his own, andhe will certainly be a master of his own destiny.

Meceslaus Deron "Mickey"

Since February 11, 1920, Mickey has been reflext-ing light iron his blonde hair,.his fair complexion andhis blue eyes. He believes in physical harmony, for healways wears a blue sweater. But to Mickey, the eventenor of life is too monotonous, so that a little warm-ing up frequently, does him good he believes. He likesto settle differences icrajbdiately by word or dead.

Rita Zleinsmith "Rita Kay"

Way back in 1$20 on February llth, Rita has herfirst birthday. All the qualities of a model seniormiss are mirror-ad in her. Dignity, poise, charm,studiousness, maidenly reserve, helpfulness, missionaryzeal,—all of these and many more are hers both by na-ture arid by acquisition. Her middle name might well be"Courtesy". Would to God we had scores of such. We be-lieve she is the type that teechers picture in dreams.

Chester Koclianski "Chet"

Jf Chet goes about developing the artistic abilitywhich he unquestionably possesses he will reap honorsnot only as a commercial artist but as a master of clas-sical art as well. His well known determination willcarry him on. The many varied school experiences willcertainly serve as themes- for his paintings. ProbablyAlpena's natural beauty will be immortalized on his can-vas.

Henry Kraft Just "Kraft"

Henry was born on February 25th. He completed hisgrammar school education at St. Stephen's. He has beena distinct asset to the school, a nan of deeds not word.Dignified, alert, he has presided at many class and alsoschool gatherings.

Peter Kopczynski "Pete"

Short, slow, self-conscious, dreamy, personable,Peter, sometimes called Dimples, has "been a very regu-lar student at St. Casimir's for twelve years. Thoughsmall of stature he will not be downed by height,weightor authority. One of a group of "Three Musketeers", hehas made himself prominent in the school life of St.Casimir's High* The "Green Mountain Boy" was born inVermont eighteen years ago.

Sdward Kropidlowski "Krops"

Eddie was born in Detroit on October Ig, 1918. Thelad with the ever ready smile and gentle ways has serv-ed on the basketball team for two successive, successfulyears. His friendly disposition together with a tempt-ing little lock of hair above his forehead has causednany a maidenly commotion. His kindly services to thestudents and teachers will long be remembered.

Felix Kubik "Fayleeks"

Regularly for four years from the vicinity of St.Andrew's, Felix has been making his way to school, witha determined step. No one will deny his honest work asa student and as a business manager for the team and forthe school paper. He is making his way through school,yet he always finds time for study. He is satisfied withA's only. "First things first", is his motto.

Henry Lewandowski "Hank"

Hank helps to make the world noisier since the17th of July, 1917. He would be a great debater if de-bating didn't require logic and a clear cut conclusion.Hank is frank. He will never keep you guessing his de-sires, thoughts or opinions.

Barnard Mys. skov,-ski- • . . • • • • • • • • "Ziki"One look At a''"stocky fellow moving leisurely down

the hall and you recognize the champion scorer. Afterspending two years at the University of Detroit highschool, Bennie came "back to his Alma Mater to graduate.Ee manages to get "by with his classes without any toogreat effort. He has the distinction of being the onlyleft hander in the High School. He will "be IS on hisnext birthday.

Edward Naruszewicz "lightning11 or barca"

Born on September 2^, 1919t Barca has been a reg-ular booster for St-. Casimir for four years. He is afirm believer- in the slogan i;It Pays to Advertise" yourgoods, your schoo'J , and your teaa. His mathematicaltui:n of mind Lat> made smooth his path in Algebra andCh.er.iis r,ry,., ^Lightning" is not an appropriate name forhim, since he is calmer than a clear June sky. .

Joseph Ostrowski " Oscar"

St.. Casiniir's first four letter nan saw light ofday for the first tine £rril q, 3.918. He takes hissports and studies seriously. Judging from his bulkyou would never surmise that Oscar has mastered thefine art of dancing. This mastery gives him and ad-vantage with the fair.

Gertrude Eakocy "G-ertie"

G-ertie at IS is the most overworked girl in theschool. In spite of this she is a crossword puzzlefan. Missions get a goodly measure of her time. Herneat appearance and atick-to-it-ive-ness will help toattain her ambition—to be a nurse.Eleanor Dorczynska "Dorsch"

Petite, dark-haired, fervent spirited, Eleanorwith a fair, velvety complexion, and a mincing stephas returned to .St, Cas-iiuir-'s alter two years atWestern. She is an excellent pianist, with a tastefor the classical,'

Bronislaus Strzolkowski "Strocks"

Tall, dark, slender, and rather handsome, ourjokes editor finds joy and fun in other people's mis-takes. His desire to see his classmates burst into astorm of laughter often gets him into trouble with theauthorities. He takes for granted that because of hispresidency in the S, C. H. A . A. nothing may go with-out his approval. Though he loves fun, he has excel-led on the stage by dramatizing tzagic characters.

Adelaide Tobiczyk Just "Adelaide**'

Adelaide hails from St. Barbara's in Dearborn.Hereshe was born a Detroiter, September 10, 1919. Like herdad, a street car conductor, she rides the trolley cardaily, on warm, cold and stormy mornings, with the hopethat she will be the first to greet her teachers.. Sheusually succeeds. Her commercial subject's are her chiefpleasure. She hopes that one of her classmates may be-corae a prosperous business man so that she can secure aposition as bookkeeper.

CaSimir Wisniewski "Cherry**

Tor twelve years Casimir has been a student here.He doesn't believe that it's sensible for a boy to losea good night's sleep over studies. Cherry and shynessare mortal enemies, for to a captain of the ''Three Mus-keteers" boldness is the quality of excellence. Tfihathis ambition is, nobody knows. He is a stickler forpersonal neatness.

Edwin Witkowski "Vitki"

Prom St. Cunegundis comes our quiet, shy "Yitki"'.He has spent eighteen years trying to do something abouthis shyness, but we see he has failed completely. Wedon11 believe he ever dropped below his standard "A"for conduct. He is well able to take care of himself.

,. Teachers wish for more of the "Vitki" type.

CLASS HISTOHI

It was on a beautifulday in September, in 1933ithat forty-six elated stu-dents, gathered fron vari-ous parochial schools onthe west side, entered theportals of St. CasimirHigh.Due to the large nunber.wehad to be arranged in twoclasses, Boon 305 under Sr.Mary Angela's direction andBoon 303 with Sr. Mayy Hu-golina as home room teach-er. We spent practicallythe whole first week inbecoming acquainted in ournew society and building.

During the second week we were given our first taste ofXatin, Algebra and library Science. After a very har-assing initiation we budded down to serious study, fherivalry between the two classes in basketball, undoubt-edly helped to develop Champs. The high lights of theyear—how well we remember then—Iniation, The Minstrelshow, the Valentine Dance, Popcorn Sale, Penny RaffleChristmas program, the noon dances, and the farewell—they were unforgetable events. The Wee lights— thosethat just about twinkle—Adelaide's pig-tails, Alice'sdramatic recitations, Kraft's extreme shyness, Hank 'sbrilliant ancient history answers, and nany others thatadded to the unforgettable memories we hold. Much toosoon, we found ourselves, pencils in bands, writing afinal examination and actually going hone for a vaca-tion. Thus the first lap of our journey of life ended.

The following autumn, we embarked on our secondtrip—we were Sophoocres. We found that our number

of classmates decreased considerably. After a shorttime vacation pleasures were forgotten and we undoubted-ly began to study and complain when Latin and Geometry,and other difficult subjects were handed to us. Ourleisure moments were spent in cheering our team on tovictory, attending pep meetings, and other student pro-grams .

During the course of this year we participated inthe school play, "St. Aloysius.11 Never shall we forgetthat characterization of "Zuani" by Bernard Strzolkowski.In the latter part of the year we held our Iroriginal lf

auction. Remember the dreadful prices many paid forarticles that were practically worthless,to enlarge ourtreasury. Before we knew it we were again leaving ourschool for three months, but now as more intelligent,Sophomores,

With the advent of our Junior year we began to atlast realize that half of our life in school was over.Our trip to Greenfield Village was an event to talkabout. We gazed with wondering eyes at the colonialhor.es and the progress of civilization. Here, many ofUs began to lore plans for the luture. 'The sane yearwe reached our highest place on the Varsity. Six ofour boys ?/ere on it. Who will forget the time our boysbrought back the door-mat from Wyandotte (and took itback just as soon). Then closing the year with the Jun-ior-Senior banquet, we closed the other chapter in ourschool life.

In September, 1936, twenty-one hopeful students en-tered the portals of our school in place of the origin-al forty-six. This time wer were called Seniors. Al-though happy in the thought that soon we would be reward-ed for our years of study, we felt a deap sorrow thatwe would soon have to leave the institution that for somany years was our home. 'Class elections were held andHenry Kraft was chosen as our' president. The class playthe ' ! '•'•''• ',

the Senior Prom, the championship—they played an out-standing part in oar Senior life. In spite of allactivities we did not neglect Chemistry, -Apologetics,and Economics..

And .now cofccincemer-t -is no longer in the distantfuture but within our reach. In the past four yearsof association with the school, we have :..atured and becar.e aware of life about us. Now we see that gradua-tion day is jur final LO'.ent in school but not in ourassociation with the Alr:.a Mater. We, the. Seniors, donot have room for regret but,will~freasure and enjoythe ...emories re have o± our

WILL

How that our school-'tribulalidn's'are over, v/e theclass of 1°37> declare this our last will and testarent:

To the faculty, we bequeath our deepest apprecia-tion and reverence for the undying interest they haveshown in our e tucation.

To the entire student body we leave only the happymemories of the days spent together—r.:ay you be as lo-yal as v/e have been.

To the Juniors, our successors, we bequeath ourname "Seniors"'.

I, Veronica Adarrlciewicz, donate my old uniform toa future freshie.

I, Rita Bratuszewska, leave :.y giggles to EleanorZujawa,

I, Adelaide Tobiczyk, leave my secretarial abili-ty to Salome Antecka.

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C L A S S PROPHECYDear Gertrude,

Kay I inquire as to howyou are faring at the St.Joseph Mercy Hospital in HewYorlc.

I suppose that you re-ceived the latter inviting you to join our 1937 gradu-ates in a reunion on May 1.• I really regret that youmissed seeing such a wonderful gathering. Since youwe're unable to attend the meeting yourself, I presumeyou would appreciate an account of all the old friends.

Seventeen of our class:r;ates gathered at the hose01 our very gracious and kind hostess., Miss VeronicaAdamiciev/icz, a successful teacher. Her home is reallythe most xlorious thing one would like to possess. Itwas beautilully decorated for this occasion by thepromising interior decorator, Eleanor Dorczynska, ;vhohad arranged our class qolows and ilawer in the mostcharmingly artistic decorative .scheme.

The master of ceremonies, was none other than our"Dimples", Peter Zopczynski, who has recently been ad-mitted to the bar and is now a licensed lawyer. Headyon hand to assist him was Henry Kraft, who is now hold-ing a position as a general manager of the First Natio-nal Bank, The chairman called the reunion to order andcalled upon the assistant manager, Felix Kubik, to takethe iloor (not home though). He expressed his greatpleasure in a few strong words.

After a very short but cordial welcome to all byBernard Myszkowski, who is now with Joseph Ostrowski, aprominent athletic leader, we began to relax and talkto each other. During the day I met Rita Kleinsiuith,

who informed me that she is a successful secretary toHenry Lewandowski, a salessaaa: 'for" Jost'eh's Jewelers.

As I was tired, I sat dov/n and at my hand lay anewspaper. I opened it and almost fell out of zy chairfor the lirst thing I read was "Tomorrow—IT.B.C. Hed Net-work presents "AllJLrterican Concert" featuring iv,r.Bronislaus Strzolkowski and the melodious strains of hisviolin, a|so, Mr. John Budzinski and his golden voice.Still dazed by such unexpected news, I turneA the pagesslowly and!there vividly before me was printed the name—Edward Naruszewicz. He is the sports commentator andcolumnist.: I scarecely raised r.y eyes when in walkedBen, Lightning, and John. I put the paper down and fiitaBrafrusze'-ska approached me. I learned that she was aprivate secretary to a certain engineer. We were joinedby Sddie Kropidlowski, Mickey Beron, Cass Wisniewski andM. Witkowski, who apologized for their tardiness by say-ing that they were delayed by a bridge party sponsoredby their wives' club.

On the previous day Veronica received a cablegramwhich she read to us. It was: signed by Chester Kochan-ski, who wished us all a happy meeting and regretted hisabsence, which was due to his being in Paris studyingart,

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Now that I have finished in r.yr attempt to pictureall the joy and excitement that prevailed at the reun-ion, I must close and attend to rsy own hoce pr'o'ole:usJ presume you know I a;u married to a successiul busi-ness..an, May I add ray most sincere wishes for :«ioresuccess in the luture.

I remain as ever

ATHLETIC HISTORY

The athletic history of St. Casimirhas been the athletic history of theclass of '37- In 1933 when the now gra-duating class was only a group of diffi-dent freshmen, the basketball team en-tered the Catholic League for the fijr-st time. The results did not coin-cide with their anticipation for they

won only two games during the whole season andstood second from the last. The second year putthem in the third place. During the last tv/o yearthey have made such splendid progress that they dodeserve to bask in a glory that others might wellenvy them* In 1936 and 1937 they won the third di-vision and district championships. The class team••/on the championship in the intrar.mrals.

To Joseph Ostrawshi, center for fouryears and the captain for 1937~1936, be-longs the lion's share for winning theathletic laurels.

Bernard Myszkov/ski, foreward for ayear and a halfK was the highest scor-er in the Catholic League for 1936-1937.

We crust also remember the combinedeliorts and cooperation of the wholeteam in bringing about this glory.

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