Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
MARCH 12, 1947 ________________________________________________________________________________ Verhovay Journal Buffalo Senior First On High School Honor Roll PAGE 3 — Brilliant Record Puts Ildikó' de Papp On Crossroads Of Many Opportunities. — Reports appearing in variou* newspapers reveal the success story of Ildikó de Papp, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. John L. E. de Papp, a member of Buffalo Branch 121 of which the Rev. de Papp, pastor of “Our Saviour’s Hungarian Lutheran Church”, is the manager. The first indication of great things to come is found in an article of a Buffalo daily paying tribute to the instructors and leading students of Riverside High School. It says: “Riverside High School students have again demonstrated that their Alma Mater ranks among one of the greatest institutions of learning and that their instructors rank among the leading educators in the State Department of Education, when Principal Ray W. Spear completed compilation of the Honor Roll for the 20 weeks of the first Semester, The record shows that 130 students had averages for the term of 90% or more, and that 31 of these had averages of 94% or more. Heading the list are 15 students with averages of 95% or more, a remarkable record for both the students as well as members of the faculty. First place on the coveted Honor Roll went to Ildikó de Papp with an average of 98.3, followed by Allan Lesser, 97.13 . . . This sounds like a happy ending, however, it is only the beginning. For Ildikó was awarded a scholarship of more than $4,000,- by Wagner College, Staten Island, N. Y. Spread over four years, this amount would cover tuition, books, room and board. Everything looted wonderful to Ildikó until, to her dismay, she found out that Wagner College does not offer any advanced courses in Latin, yet her ambition is to teach Latin in either high school or college. Her anxiety, however, was not to be of long duration, for shortly afterwards Hartwick College, in Oneonta, N. Y., entered the picture, offering an identical scholarship. And, since Hartwick teaches Latin, too, one would think that Ildiko’s happy problems had been solved. But no. For it seems that no lesser colleges than Wellesley and Vassar also are ready to offer her similar scholarships and when they come through, Ildikó will have the choice of four and a difficult choice it should be, indeed. However, trouble never comes alone, or so they say, and Ildiko’s case is no exception. While teaching Latin seems to be her great ambition, she has other talents in reserve, like for instance writing. In fact, her belletristic abilities are so well recognized by her teachers that they persuaded her to enter the centennial essay contest sponsored by the Westinghouse Electric Company. Of course, it is a far cry from Cicero to Westinghouse and Ildikó didn’t relish the task at all, for the topic, “The Development of Electricity on the Niagara Frontier, and its Effect on the Industrialization of the Area”, could not very well be approached from a purely literary angle and certainly offered little opportunity for one not having had any technical education. However, never one to say ‘No’, Ildikó did write her essay which, to her great surprise, won first honorable mention, though, of course, the prizes were taken by contestants who treated the subject from the scientific point of view. Shortly afterwards, a local radio station informed Ildikó that her essay had been selected for dramatization purposes, for the very reason that had prevented her winning the first prize, namely, it romanticized electricity to such an extent that it was found to be the most suitable contribution for presentation over the radio. Yes, you guessed it, both Westinghouse and Carnegie Tech offered her a scholarship each and, as a result, if so inclined, Ildikó could enter upon an engineering career. Thus Ildikó arrived at the crossroads of three opportunities, teaching, writing and engineering, with six prospective scholarships to choose from. Which will it be? Well, surprised though not attracted by the appearance of the third suitor, an engineering career, Ildikó still is a Latinist by inclination and a writer at heart. It looks like she will combine the two, at least for the time being. For we believe that, sooner or later, the difference between a purely reproductive science and creative art will become apparent to Ildikó. A creative mind cannot find lasting satisfaction in submerging its individuality in the products of past masters. Regardless of the profession she chooses she will end up as a writer in her own right. She has the talent, the imagination, the mental flexibility and dicipline that are the common marks of the best authors. We are quite certain that the time will come when a best-seller by Ildikó de Papp will make us proudly remark that “we knew her when . . .!” And then Americans of Hungarian descent will be proud of another great contribution having been made to the culture of this land by a girl from our ranks . . . Congratulations to Ildikó and her proud parents whose lives are blessed with the greatest gift of all, loving, loyal and talented children . . . For Ildikó isn’t the only outstanding offspring of the de Papp family. Her sister. Emőke, is 'the fifth on Riverside High School’s Honor Roll with an average of 97% . . . WOMEN 38-52 YEARS 01D-5O YOU SUITER THESE FUNNY FEELINGS ? due to this functional ‘middle-age' cause? 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GEORGE BARTZA, President. Yal Konyha, Vice-President. Additional Gold Ring Winners Due to belated entry of reinstatement reported before the closing of the 60th Anniversary Gold Ring Contest, Irene Bokone, Manager of Branch 416, Warren, O., was credited with $5,500.and, therefore, listed with the Silver Ring Winners. Due to the LIVING COSTS! • You don't hove to worry about the cost oi good food, clothing and quarters when you're in the new Regular Army. They're all supplied to you —plus new high pay that's practically all clear. You're money ahead in an Army job. Ii you're 17 to 34, healthy and mentally alert, get all the facts now at your nearest U. S. Army Recruiting Station. A GOOD IOB FOR YOU U. S. Army CHOOSE THIS FINE PROFESSION NQWF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING, ROOM 403 SEVENTH AVENUE, PITTSBUGH, PA. immediate reinstatement of a lapsed new member, Manager Irene Bokone, having written $6,- 000.- insurance, is entitled to and awarded the 60th Anniversary Gold Ring. For similar reasons, Andrew Hankoczky, Manager of Branch 249, Dayton, O., also is awarded the Gold Ring, instead of the Silver Ring. Thus, 106 contestants are to receive the Gold Ring and 62 the Silver Ring award. DINNERS from *125 GypsyiDance Orchestras Enchanting Floor Show NO COVER EVER TOPS FOR PARTIES iS n*sut'*'*** TH:' LOnftcra 3-OHS Buy Savings Bonds Alliance Verhovay Home a Showcase of Fraternal V alues /Continued from page 2.) ‘Portrait-presentation. Colors were posted by the local Post of the American Legion and Miss Majoros who donned an evening gown for the ceremonies, gave a moving rendition of Schubert’s ‘Ave Maria’. Michael Buzogány, President of Branch 369, speaking in English, paid tribute to the hero dead member of his branch and extended his condolences to the bereaved father whom Supreme President John Bencze presented with the portrait of his beloved son who had given his life for his country on November 12, 1944. He fell in the battle of France and there joined his late mother whose early death spared her the bitter sorrow of the loss of her son. Two members of the American Legion unveiled the portrait while the audience arose in silent tribute. Taps were sounded by the bugler of the Legion and the National Anthem was sung by the audience led by Miss Majoros. Alexander Vadasz, father of the fallen hero, accepted the portrait of his son with deeply moving expressions of appreciation and, then, Mr. Simo, concluded the program thanking all who attended this most unusual affair. A demonstration of progressive fratcrnalism. The Hungarian colony of Alliance, O., today consists of 51 families. Yet branches 189 and 369 together have more than 600 members! And the possibilities for progress seem greater than ever as is indicated by the fact that the Alliance membership has been doubled since the last National Convention ... The members and officers of the Alliance branches are glad to reveal the method by which this marvelous progress was achieved. Naturally, the cooperative, peaceful and understanding spirit prevailing among the membership had a great deal to do with Verhovay’s success in Alliance. However, they maintain that the fraternal program of the Alliance Home is the most important factor in everything they have achieved. On that memorable afternoon the Alliance Verhovay Home, indeed, appeared to us a ‘showcase’ of fraternalism, an exhi', 'tion of fraternal values, developed by ambitious Verhovayans whose hearts had been captured by the ideals represented by our Association. And the record proves that great progress was made because of the excellent social life, determined promotional efforts, patriotic, humanitarian and charitable activities, and the brotherly cooperation of the membership in the Alliance Home. These are the values that gained the respect of the community for the Verhovay branches of Alliance. These are the values that attracted hundreds of non- Hungarians making them join the Verhovay . . , Thus the record proves that a well rounded fraternal program is the key to Verhovay’s progress . . . Of course, it should be understood that fraternalism is not just a pretext for selling the Verhovay. The folks in Alliance practice fraternalism because they believe in the immense social value of our fraternal prbgram. And people are glad to join the Verhovay because of the obvious sincerity of our Alliance fellowmembers’ fraternal convictions. Where such convictions and I aims are used merely for advertising purposes, no program can be made, for people are quick to see the selfish motives hidden behind glittering pretenses. And in these times of restlessness and friction, people are as tired of pretenses as of the wranglings that in many branches undo everything that had been achieved by occasional dabblings in fraternalism. Sincerity and consistency of fraternal purpose is the true key to progress as is proven by the example of our Alliance branches. Surely, the materialists ought to realize that their ‘streamlined’ conception of fraternalism has failed to produce results wherever it has been applied. It would be time, therefore, for them to realize that fraternal idealism still is a potent force the effectiveness of which can hardly bo doubted, for after all, its powers of attraction have been amply demonstrated in the “showcase of fraternal values”, the Verhovay Home of Alliance.
