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"ЖІНОЧИЙ CBIT« Section by Young Ukrainians UKRAINIAN YOUTH IN AMERICA Why does Ukrainian youth in America scoff at the idea of fol- lowing in the footsteps of their fathers and mothers? Why do they scornfully shrug their should- ers when they are urged to join Ukrainian organizations? Why do they refuse to speak their na- tive tongue and indulge only in American customs, referring to one another as ‘Americans’? It is a pity that our youth should react thus toward that which is rightfully their, toward that which is so dear to their parents, toward that which should and can fill them with pride. What has caused this grave state of affairs? In my opinion, the most im- portant cause is ignorance. | do not mean ignorance in the actual sense of the word; I do, however, mean uninformed. The young generation of American Ukrain- іапз is sadly in need of informa- tion concerning their fatherland. They say to themselves: “Why should we be Ukrainians? Why should we speak that tongue or practice the customs of our grand parents? This isn't Ukraine! This is America and we're happy here. There is no Ukraine now, апу- how — it’s under the Polish or Bolshevik rule. See what happen- ed to it? See what happened to the patriotic Ukrainian nation. Let the old folks practice their mother tongue. Let them even indulge in their old Ukrainian customs if they can. Such is the cry of Ukra- inian youth. “What a ріку!" say those who know. In a way, yes, we are all Amer- icans. We love America, we are devoted to her and would protect and stand by her to the utmost. But we must consider that other nationalities living here — being also Americans — keep to their respective groups. If one of us were to go among a group of Scotch-Americans, German-Amer icans, French-Americans or the like, he would be treated with due respect and politeness; neverthe- less, he would feel Бу intuition that they consider him something different. For this reason, we too should have our individual groups of Ukrainian-Americans. Now, if only Ukrainian youth could be taught of Ukraine; if only the school here in America would teach not only the tongue, but the history, music, and art of Ukraine. Just as America has her Tennyson and Poe, so has Ukraine her great literary figures, writers who have produced masterpieces. Iam certain you-ve heard of Shev- chenko, who is placed by our na- tion on a higher pedestal than England places Shakespeare. Yet, only the older generation can ap- preciate his works. And he was not the only one. There was Ivan Franko, Marko Wovchko, Lesia Ukrainka, and countless other wonderful figures in the history of Ukrainian literature. Then, too, the Ukrainian nation is one of dance and song. Love and war are, as usual, her outstanding musical themes. Patriotism and valor is revealed in her simple folk song. The melodies, while always simple, are both sweet and tender or loud and triumphant — thus forever causing the blood to flow more rapidly through the veins of her people. Yet, by her people I refer you only to the older generation. Why must this be? And who is to blame for the ignorance of Ukrainian youth? Who, indeed, but the parents? They are to blame for the condi- tions under which they have raised . their children. They are to blame for the shrugging of shoulders, the whithering scorn, and the continual scoffing. In a word, they are to blame for the ignorance of Ukrainian youth. The first grave error they committted was that of turning all concentration, all thought to “old country’. In doing so, they neglected their youth here in this country. An- other fault we find is that they built too many churches here in America and little or no schools. We know, as a whole, that the Ukrainian populace is a church- going one and thus we can find no fault with her religious beliefs. But why go to extremes? In Pitts- burgh and vicinities we can count over twenty-five churches and not one school to teach youth the history of Ukraine and the appre- ciation of her music, arts, and letters! Who, then, is to teach this younger generation? Who, in- deed? Parents of Ukrainian youth, it is time for action. You are not justified in your doings. Can't you realize what folly it is to continue as you are? Youth is more pre- cious than gold. Who will carry on when you are no longer able to uphold the standard of your native land? Who will continue the struggle and strife for the liberation of Ukraine? Parents, I appeal to you, save your youth in turn save Ukraine! Dola M. Malevich. who wil THE UKRAINIAN STUDENTS CLUB OF PITTSBURGH Two years ago Mr. John Beck and Miss Mary V. Beck, a lawyer, made an attempt to organize a Ukrainian College Students Club in Pittsburgh. And they were suc- cessful. With the help of the ad- visor, Mr. V. Malevich, a gradu- ate of the Engineering School of Carnegie Tech, the first president, Nicholas Babyock, who is now a medical student in Philadelphia, plus twenty members, а stable foundation was laid for a rapidly growing organization. To-day the enrollment numbers approximate- ly fifty and is steadily increasing.
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