Fraternity-Testvériség, 1997 (75. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1997-07-01 / 3-4. szám
Page 18 TESTVÉRISÉG Judith Morse accompanies Elaine Convery in the singing of the Anthems. Director Michael Pauli extended a most cordial welcome to the approximately 140 friends, who came to be a part of this most memorable happening. The Very Reverend Basil Rakaczky gave the invocation followed by Elaine Convery leading the assemblage in the singing of our Anthems. A buffet luncheon consisting of Hungarian dishes prepared by members of the branch followed. Judith Morse, conductor-violinist, played many Hungarian favorites as well as selections from Broadway musicals during the luncheon to lend a tasteful elegance. Mr. Pauli reflected on the Founders of the Union and the purpose for which they organized the society. To better understand and realize the superior quality and character of the late Paul Gyukeri, who also helped found St. Michael’s Church and became its cantor, John Krilla, President of Br. 501, read a message which Mr. Gyukeri delivered to the members of the society on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. Addressing the sons of Mr. Gyukeri, Paul Jr. and Martin, Director Pauli promised that the district members or St. Michael’s Parish family would not forget the noble feats of their father. On a resolution passed at the branch’s last meeting, it was decided that a scholarship would be established in his name, starting with the 1998 school semester. The second phase of our program dealt with our Hungarian Heritage. Sharon Balsamo gave a most eloquent reading of Congressman Abraham Lincoln Brick’s speech, which he gave in 1907 in reference to the HRFA’s request for a Charter by the Congress of the United States. Congressman Brick’s speech remains as one of the most beautiful declarations that an American public figure has ever spoken about Hungary and the Hungarian nation, and it will be a glory for the HRFA that these wonderful lines are recorded in the Congressional Record forever. In order to spark the imagination of our younger members in their Hungarian Heritage, a Poster and Essay Contest was held in various grade classifications. From all indications, our idea was successful. It gave our young people an opportunity to express their views and sentiments about their heritage in both words and art form. Winners in the poster contest were: Grades 3-5 - 1st prize: Nicole Alexander, 2nd prize: Richard Barna', 3rd prize: Eric Dios. Grades 9—12 — 1st prize: Jennifer DeMild. Winners in the essay context: Grades 6-8 - lsl prize: Kerri Krilla. Grades 9-12 - 1st prize: Daniel Fazekas. All 1st prizewinners received a Certificate of Participation and a check for $25.00. A special category was created for the pre-school through 2nd grade. A picture suitable for coloring was President George Dózsa extending the greetings of the Federation. Daniel Seaman reading on Col. Michael Kovats de Fabricy.
