Category: Polish Heritage

Jestem Polski   Throughout the existence of Poland, the contributions made to the betterment of mankind is innumerable, and I am glad I can say “Jestem Polski”.  To me, being Polish-American includes three pillars that should be practiced by all patriotic Poles, the first of which being the practicing of Polish culture and traditions.  Being Polish-American also means studying the academia and works of art and literature born out of the heart of Central Europe, Poland.  Finally, a large part of having a Polish heritage is Catholic faith.  To me,…

I wrote an essay last year telling you about my pride in being Polish but I did not win a scholarship.  I was proud of what I wrote, so I am sending it again.  This time, I am adding a few things.  I am leaving for boot camp in a few days.  I will do boot camp this summer and then return to do my senior year at Central Catholic.  My grandfather joined the Marines right out of high school when he was 17.  I am 17 and I am…

It’s a blessing and a comfort to know where your family comes from and I’m fortunate to have been enveloped in my mother’s Polish background while growing up.  I’ve called my grandpa Dziadzia, ate Polish food at family gatherings and heard stories from my mom about “Busia”, my great-grandmother.  As I grew, I realized that not all of my friends celebrated their roots as much as my family did, and I became more interested in learning about our Polish background from relatives and through my own research.  At Ohio State,…

Having a Polish-American Heritage means that I have had the unique opportunity to be able to experience many wonderful and remarkable traditions in my life.  I have been able to witness weddings with polka bands, grand marches, the oczepiny and the poprawiny.  My holidays have been filled with my Great Grandmother’s kapusta, which my aunt creates from our secret family recipe, our traditional trip to Stanley’s Market for kielbasa, my Great Uncle presenting the Oplatek at Christmas and of course, having homemade pierogi on Good Friday.  Everyone who shares this…

The Polish American Community of Toledo and the Toledo Poznan Alliance are pleased to announce the 2015 scholarship winners: Zachary Pylypuik, age 15, will be a sophomore at St. Francis de Sales High School this coming fall.  In addition to playing travel hockey, Zack volunteers as a lector at Holy Trinity in Assumption, Ohio and is an announcer for St. Francis KSN Radio. Ethan Collins, age 17, a senior this coming year at Central Catholic High School.  Ethan participates in cross country, track and soccer.  He volunteers at Hospice of…