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

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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

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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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- CPT GERALD RAYMOND HALLECK-S Theresa-A great friend of Vern Guminski, not to mention the rest of ths Class, his quiet class life has paralleled his pal ' s with the exception of his brilliant record on the Central Tennis teams. To watch him send a smashing drive across the spotless court is to watch G thing of beauty. No less a thing of beauty will be the huge Colossus of tomorrow which his artistic mind will conceive after a College course in architecture. RICHARD NORMAN HARPER-B essed Sacramenf-One of those fellows with o hand in every activity, Harp was one of the few who excelled in everything, being an A student, the league-leading scorer on o last-place intramural teom, and a faithful member of the Science Club. Adept at all sports, his mind is just as ogile at mathematics. As a Certified Public Accountant, he intends to balance the nation ' s budgets. FRED EDMUND HARTNER-B essed Sacramenf-The lost, but by no means the least, of a long line of Hartners, Fred has distinguished himself in every branch of school activity as an earnest student, avid sportsman, and popular social figure. If all appearances run true to form, we shell see him in a few years as a business tycoon and captain of industry. CHARLES JOSEPH HARRINGTON-St. Gregory- Harry , as he is affectionately called by Fr. McMahon, is one of the school ' s leading equestrians. For him there is no greater pleasure than o few hours spent astride a spirited mount. However, the cavalry will have to do without him; for the U. S. Navy has first call upon his services, and most of his riding will be done upon the quarterdeck. JAMES ROBERT HEALY— Gesu— Jim is a rip-roaring old timer at the difficult job of professional driving which, if the criterion of Eddie Rickenbocker has any weight, should fit him ably for the Naval Air Corps, which he will enter after he finishes at Central. Whatever he enters, all of his fellow- students know that he will emerge triumphant. RICHARD HUGH HILDEBRANDT-Assump ion Groffo— A musi- cian and orator of wide repute, Dick has always turned his talents to the creative side of art, writing songs and stories of striking originality and depth. After serving in the Merchant Marine, he plans to move to Tin Pan Alley and put his name up with the Gershwins, Berlin and Kern as a composer of popular and lasting music. 23