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

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SENIORS EDWARD CASIMER KRAKOWSKI— Ho y Name— The main rea- son for 12-2 ' s basketboll supremacy, Kro was a high scorer in the Blood and Thunder League. At all times garbed in the latest fashions and a brand-new grin, he was the school ' s foremost good-humor man. An A average which he well merited gives further proof that his will be an outstanding career. KENNETH NICHOLAS KRAMER-Sf. Matfhew-Coming to Central in his Junior year and then graduating this January, Ken ' s brief stay here stili gave him plenty of time to show his true worth. An all-round scholar, with a leaning toward languages, he will find it simple to solve the mysteries of medicine so often enshrouded in ponderous Latin terms. KENNETH ANTHONY KRATZ-Assumpf on Groito-Ken is the fellow with a keen sense of taste in all things and especially in clothes and accoutrements. Such an outstanding quality would be hard to overlook in choosing a career, and Ken has chosen wisely. As a purchaser, his success will be immediate and enduring, while his fame will spread to the four corners of the earth. JAMES JOSEPH KRUEGER-Epiphony-After four hectic years at Central, Jim still has his keen sense of humor. Never one to scorn a good fight, Jim trod the canvas of Father French ' s gym for two years. He Is an ardent follower of the school teams and always made his presence known by his vociferous cheering. Hunting and fishing take up his spore time In season; and out of season those guns are kept spotless and shining. WILLIAM NOLAN KUKLER-B essed Sacramen - Kuk is one of the great men of Central. His great pride of Alma Mater leads him to consistent appearance behind the teams and with the intellectuals. Alwoys- amiable, his future, though undecided, is bound to show the fruits of his stead- fast loyalty and labors. We all know that Kuk will make the grade, and we wish him lots of luck in the attainment of his future heights. RAY GERALD KUNNATH-S E izafaefh-Clever, handsome, popular and industrious— this is Ray ' s recipe for success. With such quolifications there is no telling how far he may climb up the ladder of success. But first, there ore oceans to cross and victories to be won; and we are certain, knowing Ray OS we do, that he will do more than his shore to achieve these ends. 26

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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

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ROBERT JOHN KUZAK-S . Augustine-Bob is a rabid sports fan who works hard and ploys hard of everything he tackles. He will settle a few difficulties with the Germans on leaving school, following which, he will enter high finance with a determination which cannot be thwarted. JAMES FRANCIS LAIDLAW-B essed Sacromen -An exceed- ingly brilliant scientific mind and a natural ability to star in almost all sports has built up an enviable reputation around this unassuming, modest man, who hopes to enter Annapolis this summer to become a Naval Chemical Engineer. With such talent and physical prowess as he boasts, little need be said of his successes at any field he may choose. ARMAND ALEXIS LEFEBVRE-Sf. Anne- Bud is a calm, collected fellow, the fun-loving glint in his dark brown eyes often bursting forth into a warm, radiant smile which is Irresistible to oil who know him. Perhaps it will be his strong, healthy body, his lightning-like mind that will gain him success; and we know that nothing can overcome his vibrant and determined character. MILTON PAUL LILLEY-Sf. Gregory-A bow tie and o big grin behind It are sure signs of Milt ' s presence. All sports appeol to him, but where he really shines is on the basket- ball courts where he was the spark-plug of 12-2 ' s champion team. His keen eye and slight frame make him the perfect aerial gunner and woe betide the poor Jap that comes within his range. EUGENE NEWELL LOMAS-Sf. John Berchmans-Outslde in- terests claimed the major part of Gene ' s spare time, but he still managed to participate In some school activities, bottling his way to the semi-finals in the Central pugilistic world. Music and aeronautics vie with each other for his favor, but his future Is still obscured by the shifting mists of the present. JERRY FRANCIS LOUGHLIN-Gesu-Jerry Is the darkly hand- some young Irishman with a powerful physique and a mania for oeronoutlcol science and operation who has gained the friendship of everyone he has come In contact with in the past four years at Central. He will soon change his usher ' s uniform for that of Uncle Sam before attending college. 27