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

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SENIORS GEORGE CHARLES DIETRICH-Sf. Brigid-The other half of the Gates-Dietrich axis, George will always be found in the center of a spirited debate, expounding his progressive views with skill and lucidity. A great humanitarian, he will devote his life to the alleviation of human suffering as a medical doctor. JOHN MICHAEL DILLON-Wsi ' tafion-Master-physicist, deadly eager, and all-around sportsman, Chicken has increased the blood pressure of many a Visitation coleen at the weekly dances. Good-natured and easy-going as he is, he has the happy faculty of doing the right thing at the right time. WARREN RICHARD DOIAN-St. Ambrose-When Warren came to us from Mackenzie High last year. Father Martin immediately recognized his worth and gave him the all- important, but little-praised job of student manager of the football team. Despite these pressing duties ond the burdens of homework, he still found time for all his hobbies, a good example of the art of living on 24 hours a day. JOHN MATTHEW DOWNEY-Gesu-Co-Captain of our City Championship football team, John well deserved this coveted honor for three years of hard practice and steady improve- ment. A fast, powerful center, and a perfect team player, John is now part of a bigger team, the Army Air Corps. FRANK THOMAS DUFFY-St. Cece ia-One of the foremost crusaders for more social activities around the school. Duff will always be found wherever good fellows congregate, adding his wit and charm to the enjoyment of any gathering. A sports enthusiast and on honor student, he plans to use his many talents in the field of civil engineering. GERALD DUGGAN—Gesu— Jerry is a fost-on-the-trigger Irish- man who will argue, fight or solve any intellectual brain- twister at the drop of the hat. A quick wit and a nimble brain have m ade him the consistent favorite in school or at play, and should do the same to an ailing public when he treats them as a physician. 18

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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

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VICTOR MARTIN DULEWICZ-Assump ion-After completing a long series of intellectual and social successes at Central, Vic will enter the Navy in June. All of his many friends know that his remarkable personality will not only make Vic a great favorite with his fellow gobs, but will also insure his immediate success as a merchant after the war. ARTHUR DANIEL DYSARZ-Gesu-A brilliant virtuoso on the piano. Art ' s native genius, with a background of years of training and practice, gained public acclaim this year in his first recital. Art will enlarge still further his knowledge of theory and technique so that he con better instruct the young musicians of tomorrow. JAMES DAVID EBERT-Sf. Brigid-A natural athlete, Jim ' s dazzling play earned him recognition as a terrific lineman for a terrific team. His enthusiasm for doing things just a little better extended to the classroom as well as to football. Bound to rise in the world, he will first take time off to set the Rising Sun. JAMES HEUSER EDWARDS-Eplp iony-Electrical wizard that he is, Jim has proved invaluable to all dramatic productions. A real live wire in respect to school activities, he has always been interested particularly in sports. We shall never forget his antics on the gridiron and on the basketball court in the role of cheer leader. Displaying such enthusiasm in future undertakings, he is assured of success. WILLIAM STUART ELLIS-B essec Sacramenf-For the post four years, Bill has managed to combine scholastic achievement and social activity with much success. He glides with equal ease through the Intricacies of Vergil or the maze of a crowded ball-room. His good taste, poise, and sparkling personality, coupled with on ambitious and industrious tem- perament, equip him well for the business career he plans after further preparation at the U. of M. :::j7 RAYMOND LOUIS EMBACH-Epiphony-Epiphany parish boasts no more astute son than Roy. An all-around athlete, he prepared himself for the Army Air Corps by a strenuous sports schedule coupled with many hours at his hobby, build- ing accurate model airplanes. Cool and alert at all times, he will become one of the better commercial pilots in the post-war airways. 19