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

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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

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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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ALLEN CARL JENSEN-Sf. Scho asfica-Ai has made his high school life one of a long line of stepping-stones to that day when he can place an M.D. after his name. Calm and unruffled, come what may, his sure, deft hands and quick- thinking brain will some day serve humanity well in that capacity. EARL THOMAS JOKERST-Sf. Augusfine-Always a threat in intramural basketball, Jo ' s sports activities also extended to reserve football and a berth on the Learned Post American Legion baseball team. Between seasons, he found time to do much reading and more homework in order to keep up his consistently high scholastic standing. GORDON DOWNEY KEATING-Our Lady Gate of Heaven- Easy going, laconic, popular! What more can be said of a fellow who, through his brilliance and leadership has been chosen to inspire all Seniors throughout their last year as Class President? His usual reticence has been superceded by his almost fanatical desire to see that this Senior Class will lack none of the social or business experience they need. His fame as an organizer and mixer has spread throughout the city, building for him a reputation which will hasten his inevitable success after the war. KARL JAMES KOLBERG-Visito jon-One of Central ' s foremost students, Karl ' s modest manner belies the clever mind that lies beneath. After doing his port towards victory through air power as a Naval Air Cadet, he will prepare for a life of research by q course in chemical engineering. JACK ANTHONY KORTE-St. C oir-Jack is a self-effacing fellow, his quiet manner belying the keen brain and inter- esting personality beneath. He has kept up a high schol- astic standard despite his many extra-curricular activities, such OS boating, dancing and all sports. The Coast Guard is his immediate future, but college looms large in his post- war plans. ROBERT JOHN KOWALSKI-Precious Blood-Bob ' s natural skill in all studies in general, but mathematics in particular, point him out as a natural engineer. He will continue to direct the efforts o ' his brilliance toward this goal after the present conflagration, and will undoubtedly gain it with a high degree of success. Among both students and faculty, there is little doubt of his obilty to cope with the wiles of the business world and emerge triumphantly. 25