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

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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.

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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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“My spirit shall be i?i the midst of you. IOANN NOVIS jo,” a four year member of the C.A.C., includes among her interests the Glee Club, the Drum and Bugle Corps and writing for the Halo — states her biggest thrill is yet to come —is most frequently found riding around with Pat or with the gang —thinks conceited boys are taboo” —enjoys listening to western music— I Hate To See You Cry” heads her song parade—is not sure about col- lege, but would like to take up nurses’ training. 4- ' ' U MICHAEL OGDEN Mike, a tall athletic, sincere senior is a three-year letterman in basketball, manager of ’54 football team and member of the C Club—collects ads for the Rockalite business staff—gets a laugh out of his roles in The More the Merrier and The Night before Christmas —thinks Saturdays are the best thing about school—basketball holds his immediate interest—is an ardent hunter—girls who smoke are out” with him—enjoys debating— aspires to attend college and become a lawyer. We usually find this senior boy very busy reading Air Force books (wonder why?)—Tom gets his biggest thrill seeing jets take off and landing—is a member of the band—plays football for Central—spends leisure hours either at the movies or riding around —likes to relax in the Lounge—dis- likes dating immensely— Mr. Sand- man” tops his music mark—term papers are his pet peeve—hopes to join the service after school and. you guessed it, it will be the Air Force. THOMAS O DEA —15—