Catholic Central High School - Shamrock Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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SENIORS JOSEPH TERRENCE BRENNAN— Epiphany— The gleam of Irish wit in Terry ' s eyes does not belie the indefotigable sense of humor that lies beneath. His excellent writing and acting ability will be put to good use in the field of Journalism following a course at the University of Detroit. Due to his unfailing ability to meet all difficulties and come up with a cheerful Irish smile, we may easily predict a great future for Terry. FRED FRANCIS BRIGGS— Sf. Rifa—A cameraman of profes- sional skill, Fred con be seen at almost any school event, recording its thrills and big moments in a glossy-papered memory. Popular and talented, the Merchant Marine will gain one of its ablest young ofTicers when he finishes his Cadet Training Program. THOMAS MURPHY BUESCHER-Precious B ooc -Almost any place you go, the smiling face and bantering wit of Tom is sure to appear with a hearty greeting and a good word for all. A universal favorite, his student and fraternal ability seems to insure an extraordinary future in the field of aviation which he Is obout to enter. EDWARD BROWN BURGESS-Sf. Agnes- ' Mr. Shamrock is one of the greatest heroes of the gridiron that Michigan Prep competition has ever seen. The guiding spirit behind the City Championship victory of Central lost fall, Ed truly exemplifTes the type of modest, hard-working, brilliant and physically perfect Catholic Central graduate. Manifesting this same spirit in the future, his success is assured. DONALD FRANCIS BURNS-Gesu— Besides his unusual attain- ments in both football and intramural basketball, Don has been more than well liked by his fellow students and the faculty. With a combination of brains and brown that is hard to match, he will aspire to the tough, exacting job of Airlines Pilot, after completing his term of service with the U. S. Army Air Corps. JEROME MONAHAN BURNS-Sf. Agnes-Although Jerry came to Central only during the past year, he has found a worm place deep in the hearts of his classmates. No mean hand at the books, he was high point man and captain of a great Champion Basketball team and a fiery second-baseman on the school Nine. A man who has enough spunk to take almost complete honors in sports and still keep a high average in his first year at a new school, cannot help but succeed in later life. 14

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JAMES TOOMEY BECK-Sf. Matthew— Never out of step, never out of tune, Jim has olwoys been the model member of the band and the backbone of its trombone section. His years at Central, to say the least, have been harmonious, and though the ever-growing sounds of battle throw dis- cordant notes over the cadence of his career here, his am- bitions for a higher education will only be temporarily side- tracked. ARTHUR OTTO BEYER-V sifofion-Art is a great seaman and adventurer in as much as he spends his summers cruising the Great Lakes to test the perils of the not-so-brlney deep. Moreover, his voyages seem to allow quite some time for study, as his scholastic record seems to attest; and he will apply his boundless energies to the completion of a college course after the war. SYLVAN JOHN BIELAK Sf. Andrew-Syl has been one of the sustaining backbones of both the baseball and football teams for three and two years respectively. Physical participation has not dulled the normal activity of his efFicient mentality in the least; for he ranks high among the graduates, as he will among the aeronautical engineers in the years to come. RICHARD EDWARD BINGEN-S . Agnes-Quiet, handsome, and likeable, all people are Instantly attracted by his friendly smile and pleasant greeting. He is on honor student and on accredited distributor of the Religious Bulletin, helping in this way to keep the morale of the Institute at a moral peak. Nobody can resist Dick ' s charm, and the world will certainly benefit by his presence. LAWRENCE JOSEPH BOSLER-Gesu-One of the more faith- ful members of the Science Club, Monday evenings will in- variably find Larry down in the Physics Laboratory steeped In experimental equipment. After winning the air war over Germany, Larry plans to turn his natural genius towards the more constructive side of engineering. JOSEPH GORMAN BRANDES-Sf. Mary of Redford-A hand- some Adonis with long, flowing hair, Joe moved in the best circles of society, at ease anywhere and everywhere. Already enlisted in the Naval Reserve, his technical skill and penchant for mathematics will be of invaluable aid to Uncle Sam, now and in a future world In need of good engineers. 13

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JAMES THOMAS CARNEY-Prec ous B ood-A quiet philo- sophical chap, Jim has pursued the even tenor of his way unruffled by the cores and demands of everyday life. He has studied hard in preparation for a vocation as an engineer, but fears that the Army will temporarily cause a delay in his plans. JOHN JOSEPH CARRIVEAU-Sf. Gregory-John is typical of the all-around athlete. His many and varied sports interests embrace the fields of boxing, football, basketba ll and swimming. Whether in the ring or on the gridiron, he is known for his alert, aggressive temperament, a sure sign of success in any career he chooses after further years of study at Notre Dame. HAROLD BARTHOLOMEW CASAGRAND-Gesu-Those amaz- ingly realistic sets which hove so often graced our stage are due In no small part to the handiwork of Cass, whose nimble fingers con fashion almost anything from almost anything. A pillar of the Comero Club, he has plans to put his progres- sive ideas to good use as a commercial photographer. BENJAMIN ALOYSIUS COSGROVE-St. Theresa-Easygoing Ben was a universal favorite. His dramatic ability won him many a starring role and his likeability a permanent place in our hearts. Active in intramural sports as well, he still found time to head the Honor Roll each year. Enlisted in the V-12 Naval Program, he will study engineering when the war is won. LEONARD JOHN CHURCHES-St. Sc io ostica-Len is a great social figurehead, not only at Central, but also in the elite circle of the St. Mary ' s of Redford social set. His studies hove varied directly as his cosmopolitan popularity, since the records show that he Is an honor student. Len will wear a pair of silver wings until his efforts have smashed the Axis, after which he will embrace the world of engineer- ing with his magnetic personality. JOSEPH WILLIAM CLARK-Sts. Peter Pau -Far-famed for his mastery of digits and integers, Joe is an expert statisti- cian. His bright and curious mind is ever seeking new horizons and the far-off vistas of unexplored lands. He will satisfy his wanderlust as a Cadet in the Merchant Marines and then settle down to the study of law. 15