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

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«« %crioH ' ' . Letters come from every direction from Central boys all over the world— boys who have very recently left these classrooms. From China a man of ' 42 writes: I am half way around the world and have a big job to do. I never appreciated the Mass as I do now. From a transport ship in the Pacific; My greatest thrill on this trip was a Military Mass on the open deck and myself in the role of altar boy. From Tarawa: That battle has changed my life; I do not think as I used to think. Three of my best friends went ' Home ' that day. From England: I have made 24 visits over the heart of Germany and you can guess how near to Heaven I have been and I would like to add I am ready for that trip any day. From North Africa: It is pleasant walking those streets where St. Augustine used to walk. I never expected to visit his old home a year ago when we used to talk about him in class. And these letters continue to come from every land under the sun and all bear witness to the fact that from the rising of the sun to the going down, there is offered in every land a clean Oblation and our Central boys have learned to love that Oblation and they are using it to strengthen their souls— to make them brave and to keep their souls traveling in the proper direction. There ore 155 boys in the Class of ' 44 and already 32 are in the armed forces. They are dispersed in every direction: some are at Navy and Marine Bases, others in flying fields, and many others in Army camps: all are preparing for some special work in some far flung corner of the world. For the 123 who remain, the paramount question is: What direction? What branch of service? Where should I go? What should I do? The answer is a simple one. You will follow those who have gone before you. You will go with the Air Corps over Germany and the Islands of the Pacific. You will sail the seven seas with the Navy and may play an important part in the invasion of Europe. You have learned many things during your years in our school and you may have forgotten much and you will forget more. But 1 pray that you have learned well those sign posts which mark out the road Home . I pray that you have learned how to pray well— that you have learned to value the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and that you will continue to grow in appreciation of it. If you have learned just this, you have done well; and wherever you may be, your soul will be making your way to God, and your life will be a real success. -J. W. EMBSER, C.S.B., Principal

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■£ .v - ieutenant Ted Esser accompanies Bill Scruggs, handsome Naval Ensign, as he serenades petite Hostess Dick MacDonald in a scene from the musical production At The Siage Door Canfeen. 1 ft arley Damm explains a particu- larly intriguing scientific demonstra- tion to a highly appreciative audience at the weekly gathering of the Science Club which aids the students in continuing their adventures in physics after school hours. he Catholic Central Mothers ' Club holds its annual Easter Monday Bridge-Tec which proved to be one of the most successful and enjoyable events of the school year.