Five Year Anniversary of Slovak National Schools In Chicago
Rovnost Ludu, February 2, 1910
On January 30th, 1910, the Slovaks celebrated the five year anniversary of the Slovak National School. In spite of bitter protests and complaints from Evangelists and Catholics, this school forged ahead and overcame those obstacles.
The children bringing their parents attended this affair. The ceremonies began at three thirty PM. with the President of the School, Stephen Facuna making a speech. After that, singing by the Lodge Members of "Sokol Slavia" followed a few speeches and then more singing by the school children.
After these ceremonies a banquet was given with numerous speakers who spoke of the accomplishments of the National Slovak School.
