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

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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.

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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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SENIORS HARRY THOMAS GLEESON-Sf. Agnes-The social set will readily testify that there is no more suave and entertaining fellow than Harry. Always the main attraction for his fellow workers at the Standard Accident Insurance Co., Harry ' s amazingly realistic drawings and constant sense of humor will certainly combine to make him a great name in the commercial art world of tomorrow. RICHARD JOHN GOLDEN-Sf. riiereso-Claiming to be the laziest man in the class, Dick soon disproved his own theory by his strenuous toil in school, the Spectrum Staff and as Associate Editor of the Shamrock. An accomplished actor, he turned from end man in a Minstrel Show to a portrayal of Teddy Roosevelt with astonishing ease. One of the school ' s better literati, he will enter the business world after com- pleting a course in law at the U. of M. STEPHEN SCANLON GORMAN-VisiVation-Jolly, robust Steve kept his classmates in a perpetual state of hilarity by his subtle wit and custard-pie brand of comedy. As a junior partner in the Gorman law firm, his presence of mind and hair-trigger brain will serve him in good stead in the highest courts of the land. DAVID LAWRENCE GR X-S Benec icf— Another of the schol- ors and gentlemen the House of Grix has sent to Catholic Central, Dave never deviated from family tradition, keeping his escutcheon untarnished by hard work and mode! conduct. Though his future avocation is uncertain, we are sure that he will enhance the family tradition. GERARD LEO GUMBLETON-Ep p iony-The mysteries of pho- tography and study hold no terrors for Leo, who is a master of both. Undoubtedly, these talents will stand him in good stead in the years to come, as he passes successfully through College and the Army Specialized Training Program to climb the long road to happiness. VERNON STANLEY GUMINSKI-Sf. Augus ine-Vern ' s quiet unassuming nature belies a sharp business instinct and a genius at oil studies in general, math in particular. An honor student for these four years, he will honor the Naval Air Corps with his talents during the war, following which he will continue his work on aircraft as on aeronautical engineer. » 22