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

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SENIORS ROBERT JOHN EPPICH-Sf. Margarei Mary-Bob ' s quiet, friendly nature made on immediate hit with his classmates when he entered Central as a freshman, and that general popularity has increased many times during the past four years. An expert rider, an Atlas build will serve him well in the paratroopers, while his magnetic personality will undoubtedly gain him the admiration and respect of the business world. JAMES WILLIAM ERWIN-Sf. Agnes-What Jim locks in size he has made up for in a nature packed full of Irish wit and unflagging energy. Entering our class in the Junior year, he soon won a place in our hearts with his sunny smile. Family tradition mokes the Marine Corps his im- mediate choice, but aeronautics is his first love. ROBERT CYRIL FERSCHNEIDER-Assumption Gro o-When he is dealing in the realm of international finance. Bob con look bock on the memorable days which he spent In these hallowed halls and recall the popularity he always enjoyed. However, blessed as these memories may be, they will not compare with the renown which will then be his. CHARLES COURTNEY FITZSIMONS-Sf. C ior es-Storting as a Freshman Band member, Fitz began to earn the reputation for loyalty, friendliness and scholarship that he enjoys today. He has always been a bright star in the constellation of Central genius, shining especially in swimming, music and social attainments. His bent for chemistry will be put to good use in carving a name for himself in the Annals of chemical engineering. GEORGE GREGORY FREDAL-S Veron co-Holding up the family ' s musical tradition as a four-year band member, George ' s artistic talents extended also to the fields of pho- tography and creative art. A background of wartime travel in the Merchant Marine will give him the lingual ability and down-to-earth experience to qualify as a crack foreign correspondent. FREDERICK CONRAD GARBINSKI-S Andrew A clarinetist of great finesse, Fred ' s interests have always been centered in musical circles. A four-year member of our bond, he took a busman ' s holiday by playing around town in a popular dance band. Whether music be his career or not is still on uncertainty, but as a Marine, his musical charms will soothe the savages of the Pacific Islands, until he con return home to a more appreciative audience. 20

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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

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JAMES WILLIAM GARNER-Sf. Agnes-Jim is the robust, jolly winter-sportsman of Central whose steadfast devotion to the Chicago Block Hawks and Chi in general, plus his bent for mostering the most difficult intellectual studies has made him an all-around favorite with every one in the school. After serving a hitch in the Coast Guard, he will proceed to amaze the world with his clean-cut business methods and his bubbling enthusiasm. GEORGE WALLACE GATES-Sf. Brigid-A combination of wanderlust and a love of debate makes George ideally suited for a diplomatic career. After a good liberal educo- tion, and a few years spent in knocking about this world of ours, we con expect to see a new Secretary of State, doing his best to spread peace and prosperity through a world of intrigue and distrust. FRANCIS JOSEPH GAWRONSKl-Assumpf on-One of the best triple-threat backs ever seen on the playing fields of Catholic Central, Frank spear-headed the powerful Shamrock attack until called into the service in mid-season. A scholar as well as a sportsman, his fighting spirit and drive will carry him to the top in any field. EMIL FRANCIS GERAK-Assumpfion-Frank is a diversified and highly skillful sportsman who has participated in almost all of Central ' s sports activities with a great deal of success. To master these sports successfully shows on active and highly efficient mental ability as well as physical might; and such a man cannot fail at the gome of life. DONALD ANDREW GILBERT-S . Brigid-Thot tall, handsome high-stepping drum major who led the smart Catholic Central Band through two championship seasons is none other than our own Don Gilbert. Baton-twirler extraordinary and a devotee of all that is good in music, Don has always been a colorful figure on the gridiron or behind the footlights. WALTER FRANCIS GIRARDOT-6 essed Socromenf-The quiet and unassuming bearing of Wally Girordot belies the rare acting and scholastic ability that will gain him renown in the world of chemical wilderness which claims him in future years. A combination of curiosity and tenacity moke him an ideal student of this complex and unexplored science, and there is no doubt of his ultimate success.