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before the beginning of the celebration proper.

Other minor preparations for this and other celebrations are being at present hurried to conclusion and the year should prove a profitable one for Czecho-Slovakia, not only in so far as knowledge of the country will be propagated, but also because it will arouse and increase national consciousness and a spirit of true patriotism in the people.

During the summer months we suspend the publication of the Student Life for the obvious reason that most of our readers depart for parts unknown to us in pursuit of happiness and recreation during the summer. We pray that they find it, and hope they wish us the same. When we all get back again in the fall, we shall send you the S. L., provided you renew your subcription in time.

During the course of this year we have labored assiduously in conformity with the Student Life program. We have published numerous articles by prominent writers about the historical,artistic, literary, musical, and social treasures of the Czechs and Slovaks. We have presented the biographies of twenty-five prominent Americans of Czech or Slovak ancestry. We have printed information about the activities of American Czech and Slovak students and alumni, particularly those who attended the American Czecho-Slovak higher institutions: St. Procopius Seminary, College, and Academy at Lisle, Ill.; Sacred Heart Academy, Lisle, Ill.; Notre Dame Academy, Omaha, Nebr.; and the First Catholic Slovak High School, Danville, Pa. We have published short stories, a three act drama, and numerous pages of humor. Next fall we shall continue with this program, adding a few new features, and shall appreciate the co-operation of our readers. We thank you.

The committee chosen to select the winners of the S. L. baseball contest, after due consideration of the individual merits of all answers submitted by May 21st, has made the following awards: First Prize—James Cinadr, 3775 E. 55th St., Cleveland, Ohio; Second Prize—George Kojis, Route 4 Box 308, West Allis, Wis.; Third Prize—Stephen Lasak, 641 Congress St., Schenectady, N. Y.; Fourth Prize—Frank J. Oborny, Schuyler, Nebr.

In reporting the winners, Mr. E. S. Neuzil, departmental head of May and Malone Co. and inventor of the S. L. baseball puzzle, had this to say: “Although the awards are small, the benefits derived from solving this puzzle should have brought satisfaction not only to the winners, but to all who have worked on it. To complete a perfect score card, one had to have plenty of patience and perseverance. These qualities will bring the contestants big rewards in later life.”

Dr. Orin Stepanek, Professor, Nebraska University: “Student Life is a happy discovery and a monthly treat.”

Dr. Chas. Zeleny, Prof., University of Illinois: “May I compliment you on the excellence of your publication. I have read the copies with much interest.”

John A. Neceda, Editor of Furdek, Supreme Office, Catholic Slovak Student Fraternity of America: “I was much impressed with the improvements of your publication, Czecho-Slovak Student Life. I read it from cover to cover, I venture to state that hundreds of your readers (especially those of Slovak Ancestry) will say “May God bless your noble and uplifting work” on receiving their improved edition of your Student Life of which you are the Editor. I desire to be among the number, and, if permitted, in the very front rank, to tender you and the staff my sincerest congratulations.”

Mr. Joseph Hušek, Editor of the Slovak Newspaper “Jednota”: “I subscribe to the Student Life and wish you much success in your noble endeavors.”