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

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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

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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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SENIORS RICHARD EDWIN COOK-Sf. Matthew-A lithe, adept athlete, whose prowess needs no introduction to his fellow students, Dick likes oil sports and is indeed a versatile man of muscles and brains. This is the combination which will rank him high in both the Naval Air Corps and College, while such a sportsmanlike fellow cannot help but succeed in later life. WILLIAM ALPHONSUS CRONBERGER-Gesu-The essence of a gentleman, Bill is also very handy at the art of self defense OS all who have either seen or heard of his skill con well testify. A short term in the Navy where we feel certain that he will give his very best will prepare him for the hard grind of college later in life. THOMAS MAURICE COTTER - Gesu - Gifted with a glib tongue and on unerring sense of justice, Tom ' s future as Corporation Counsel will undoubtedly prove him to be one of the greatest names in political history. If his stay within these walls may be used as any sort of criterion, his ability to mix with others, will moke him as popular a figure in American History as his father, o Judge, is today. RAYMOND ROMAN COYLE-B essec Sacrameni-A natural business man and a very shrewd Manager, Roy monipuloted the financial end of the Shamrock, piling up all-time profit records. After monoging the Merchant Marine for a few years, Roy will proceed to astound the business world, we ore sure. EDWARD CHARLES DAHL-Gesu-Tall, laconic, Jim is a hard worker, burning the midnight oil night after night to make the most of his every course. Now in the service of his country, if he works half as hard at anything as he did here, nothing can stand in his way to fame and fortune. CHARLES ALBERT DAMM-Gesu-Charley has in four years, become a legend at Catholic Central. Club meetings ring with the sound of his gavel; for Charley is the boy most elected president in 1944. In addition, his great success in dramatics together with the fact that he ranks third highest in intellectual achievement in the senior class, mark him out OS the really outstanding graduate of 1944. His great love of outdoor life prompts him to aim at a place in the forestry corps. 16