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

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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

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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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JOHN RICHARD DEAN-Sf. Anne-Dick is one of the prime punsters of Catholic Central. His reputation for a timely comment on current events is exceeded only by that of his amazing ability to cope with the toughest of mental prob- lems. A fellow as sapient and yet as humorous as he, could not help but moke a success of anything he turned his hand to. JAMES ARTHUR DECKER-St. arfin-Dapper, debonair, Jim is the last of the Decker clan that has for so long been repre- sented in our hallowed halls. Obviously the best was saved for the last, for his excellent record in every respect shows a keen mind and a willing heart. After a few years on the high seas, he will take up a technical course, specializing in Diesel engines. DONALD JOSEPH DE MAROIS-Sf. Br gid-Blessed with an engaging personality, Don put it to good use both in the business and social world. His flashing ond ready tongue have cajoled many a Yearbook ad from reluctant prospects, and have won the hearts of numerous members of the fairer sex. Intelligent and alert, he will soon start a successful career in the U. S. Army Air Corps. DONALD JOSEPH DENEWETH-Assump ion Grof o-Outstand- ing in all fields, Don ' s qualities of leadership were early recognized by his election as Secretary of the Senior Class. His ability as a student was only overshadowed by the more transient fame arising from his gridiron feats. A first class half-back, a first class student, and a first class fellow, his success is already assured. JAMES JOSEPH DERMODY-Precjous B ood-Smooth, suave, moving with an athletic glide, Jim may be seen quietly going about his school work with a determined and resolute atti- tude of persistence. A part-time employee at Standard Accident insurance Co., which is noted for its discrimination In hiring, Jim is preparing for the day when he will be a full-fledged graduate engineer. GERALD BERT DEYO— Visi a jon— Calm, cool and calculating, Jerry ' s active mind and quiet good humor have made him one of the most respected and well-liked fellows in the school. Moreover, an active and agile brain has successfully met and mastered a difficult schedule with results that are very gratifying and much needed by the Naval Air Corps which he has chosen as a future. 17