Anaconda Central High School - Rockalite Yearbook (Anaconda, MT)

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“And in the midst of the flame I rwas not burnt” FRANCIS McMAHON Mischievous Tash, our co-captain in football, is a two-year letterman, manager of basketball team, active in C Club and on the Rockalite bus- iness staff—is trombonist in the band —former secretary-treasurer of H. S. C. A. C. and representative to Boys’ State—eating and giving someone a bad time are his favorite pastimes— will never forget the night he spent in Butte??—delights in joking and western music — likes math and science—will enter college come Sep- tember. PATRICIA McCUIRE Cute, mischievous and full of pep is Pat. a Halo typist, and an active mem- ber of the C.A.C.—especially enjoys the times she has with the ‘'gang’’— rates attending the basketball games as something special— The Golden Rocket heads her list of tunes— loves any kind of western music—her first ride on a motorcycle is a most unforgettable experience — favorite pastime is riding around—conceited people annoy her—business school will more than likely be her next stop. Good-natured, with a ready wit, aptly describes “Jim who holds a part- time job at the Post Office—this former player in A.C.H.’s band for one year is really happy when working on cars—rates basketball and baseball high—claims nothing can beat hunt- ing and fishing for a little fun and exercise—gets a large charge out of taking chemistry—enjoys the com- pany of Bob Laughlin—thinks dances and tournaments are it —plans to be a grease monkey after freedom rings. J k ■r e - -13- JAMES McLEAN

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“Incompassed with flame, walk in the light” Friendly, helpful “Bill , a singer in the Harmonettes, photographer for the Halo, ad-getter for the Rockalite, St. Peter's altar boy and active on committees for dances, has good ideas—is always in the middle of some discussion — enjoys national problems—says best thing about high school is study halls—is usually seen in a Nash Rambler or with a certain freshman (most of the time with both)—classifies boxing as his favor- ite sport—plans to study engineering in the Navy after that big day. JAMES LOWNEY Tall, curly-headed Jim”, a football numeral man—finds music his chief interest—is a member of the Harmon- ettes, band, and the senior boys’ quar- tet—acquired fame in three school musicals—journalism ranks high—is business manager for the Rockalite and a member of the Halo business staff—biggest thrills were winning an amateur contest, attending the speech and press meets, participating in school plays and going to Boys’ State —future plans definitely include col- lege. SUSAN McCARVEL Tiny, full of pep and zest is this senior lass—active in G.A.C., choir, Har- monettes”, and Chorus—has had lead in two school plays: ‘‘The More the Merrier and The Night Before Christmas —is keeper of the senior class minutes—on her taboo list are boys who won’t dance—heading her highlight parade are January 29, 1953, science, and graduation day— usually seen with Eddie Weist— thinks faculty at Central is great— enjoys reading—Carroll College will be her next stop. — 12—

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“Into thy hands I commend my work.” JOHN McMAHON Good-humored, happy-go-lucky—that is our pal “Poncho —an ad-getter for the Rockalite, three-year pigskin let- terman, co-captain of the gridiron squad, second in command of the C Club, manager of the A” squad— a member of the cast in the “The Night Before Christmas — loves good-looking dishes—loathes tests— gets a bang out of Tash—complains that clocks are top distraction during classes—happiest when out with “the boys —hopes to be a physical ed teacher after that long awaited day. . h- JOSEPH MIHELIC Enthusiastic, full of life and always willing to lend a hand is joe”— plays the Sousaphone in the band— is a member of the boys’ chorus, men’s choir, and the Harmonettes— thrills to the musical rendition of “The Lords Prayer —cruising around in his own little car is his favorite way of using up excess energy—rates entering Central last year as his big moment—the junior prom leaves a pleasant memory; losing to Dillon, a true disappointment— walking does not appeal to him—future plans are undecided. JAAI'L PATRICK MINNEHAN More or less the silent type but a gal very easy to get along with is Pat , a member of the C.A.C. and the Glee Club—considers algebra her favorite subject— I Hate To See You Cry heads her disc tunes—still waiting for her biggest thrill—feels sure it will come soon—enjoys viewing Ana- conda from behind the wheel and having a gab fest with her gang— is anxiously awaiting diploma day — does not know what September may bring.