Central Catholic High School - Echo Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Tlllz' l:'C'll0 37 Election of the Captain A meeting of the football men was held December the third and the election of the grid captain for the year 1924 took place. McCormick, liergholl, Mulligan and l'eq- uignot were nominated. Un the first vote Berghoff and McCormick were eliminatel. 'l'he captaincy then rested between l'eq- uignot and Mulligan. 'I'he final votes were cast and Mulligan was elected by a plu- railty of fifteen votes. Anthony Mulligan has played three years on the varsity and throughout this time has been a steady, consistent player, and a valuable man to his team. Possess- ing these qualities he is well fitted for the position he now holds. His election was met with general acclamation by the stu- dent body as well as by the football squad. The awarding of monogram sweaters was discussed and a sweater of dark navy blue with a gold monogram was decided upon. Coach Doriot announced that only fifteen men would receive sweaters this year. Their names are to be disclosed at a banquet given the 11th of December at the Anthony Hotel by the K. of C. in honor of the team. C ORVAL XVAITE, '24. Honors Are Extended Catholic High Team With one hundred guests in attendance. the banquet given Dec. 11, at the An- thony hotel in honor of the Central Cath- olic High School football squad of thirty- six members proved a most enjoyable so- cial function. It was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and other local busi- ness men, Harry G. Hogan presiding as toastmaster. Formal announcement was made at the banquet by Athletic Director Frank S. Doriot of the fifteen members of the team awarded monograms by the C. C. H. S. Athletic Association. Rev. Thomas M. Conroy. rector of the Immaculate Conception. gave an eloquent address in which he reviewed the history of the Central Catholic High School under the direction of the Brothers of lloly tjross. He declared that the interest being mani- fe1ted in the school and its activities au- gurs well for the success of the institution and voiced the hope that the erection of a new high school building be realized in the future. Coach Frank S. lloriot stressed the im- portance of taking advantage of oppirtu- nities and urged the young men to stI'i'vc for success in their games. 'lille players were congratulated on their work during the season and friends present thanked for their kindly interest in the C C H. S. and the boys. Toastmaster Hogan spoke brietiy and in a retrospective vein of his student days at the old Brothers' School. also conducted by the Brothers of Holy Cross. lauding the spirit that has always prevailed among the students. Matthew C. Drennan gave a talk on the school. its faculty and student body. Edward bl. Lennon. slr.. responded and in