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

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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

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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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SENIORS DONALD BRUCE HOGAN-Sf. Lulce-Don is the husky sports- man who may be seen treading his way from classroom to gym and back, spreading his talents and time between the two and piling up notable accomplishments in both. His constant good humor and effervescent spirit have mode him a live wire about the Senior social set, and we are sure that these qualities will gain him great success in the post-war world. EDWARD JOHN JANIK-Sf. Hyacinfh-An outdoor man and a lover of nature, Ed ' s combination of physical prowess and intellectual ability is a certain sign of success. What could be more natural for a healthy young fellow with a love of this earth and an honor rating than to experiment in scientific agriculture? We believe that Ed has chosen well and will certainly make a success in his field. RICHARD JOSEPH HOGAN-Sf. John Berchmans-A quiet, comely, strapping fellow, Dick ' s achievements both in school and out have been the envy of those less gifted than him- self. His work in the Chancery Office has not interfered with his success at studies. A few years of earnest endeavor in higher education will prepare him for a business career that is sure to be for from mediocre. PETER JUDE JEFFREY-Sf. Gregory-Happy-go-lucky and care- free, Pete has made his way about the school in a perpetual state of good humor. His confidence and poise found him in command of every situation, and we feel sure that his qualities of leadership will distinguish him in war and in peace. THOMAS RAYMOND HOLLAND-VisiVa ion-Well over two- hundred pounds of solid muscles, surmounted by a shock of flaming red hair, Tom soon became a gridiron legend. Three years a Varsity man, his speed and canny football sense made him the citadel of our forward wall. Graduating in January, Tom is studying engineering at the U. of D. EDWARD JOSEPH JELONEK-Our Lady Queen of Aposfles- Ed ' s stellar play on both the gridiron and basketball court earned for him the healthy respect of all his opponents and added to our already great admiration for his physical prowess. After distinguishing himself on foreign bottlefTelds, he will enter college to study engineering. 24