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

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eniow . . . PETER IOHN BRYK-St. Lacfislaus-One of the greatest tributes which can be paid to a student is one of scholastic nature, this honor belongs to Pete. ln each of his four years at Central he has reserved a place on the honor roll. A prom- inent member of the Science Club, Pete was quite active in intramural basketball. After graduation he hopes to initiate o scientific education. THOMAS MAURICE BUSHEY--Holy Rosary--Quiet, popular, Tom is the favorite of students and teachers alike. His ready smile and effervescent personality have won for him a host of friends. Never out of step, he has sparkled for four years in the drum section of our band. Though the Marines have first claim, Tom plans to return to a college education and to make his Catholic training felt in a saddened world. JAMES O'8RlEN BYRNES-Gesufjim came to us from Gesu Parish with the intention of making his four years of high school ones that could be proudly related to his grand- children in future generations. His favorite hobbies are swimming and horseback-riding in the summer and skating in the winter. A loathing for languages is supplanted by a craving for the cold facts of science which offer a brilliant outlet for his facultates. GEORGE THOMAS CALEEL-St. Patrick-George, with his fluent oratorical powers, has been in many spirited discus- sions dealing with everything from the aftermath of the Revolutionary War to contemporary politics. A prominent figure in the Beta Sigma Phi, he uses this fraternity as a medium for most of his social iaunts. After completing a course in engineering at Wayne, a trip around the globe will broaden his knowledge of the vast universe in which we live. GENO ROMANO CAPPELLAZZO-St. Francis De Sales-This iovial, bustling fellow is no stranger to Catholic Central athletics. His achievements on the basketball court have been supplemented by those in the boxing ring, on the gride iron and in the band. The favorite of students and teachers alike, big Geno has participated in every maior sport. We feel sure that only success can characterize his chosen career as a designing engineer. FRANCIS MICHAEL CARAM-St. James-Because of his reticent and humble ways, Frank is not always noticed in the hustle and bustle of scholastic life. Yet the simple fact that he has a multiplicity of devoted friends is proof enough of his character. He plays the accordion in such a professional manner that you would think he was Phil Baker. Frank's ambition is to travel through South America and Europe on a concert tour. rp

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. . . eniow i 5, l I -M: wt. JOHN HAROLD BOHRER-St. Agnes-St. Agnes can boast of no more quick-witted youth than Jack. Luckily enough, his love of any sport, whether it be football, baseball or ice- skating, overshadows his yearning for feminine companion- ship. Mathematics, especially trigonometry and algebra, hold nc terrors for him, even chemistry and physics whet his scientific appetite. The alluring environments of the Uni- versity of Notre Dame constitute his intellectual Utopia. THEODORE EDWARD BOUCHER-Epiphany-Comely, amiable, Ted is a leading figure at most social functions in Detroit. His generosity and ready smile have won for him many friends on the gridiron and in the classroom. When he is not recreating himself at bowling or skating, he may be found in his room zealously preparing himself for an engin- eering career. How can a person of his caliber fail? GEORGE JOSEPH BRADLEY-St. Brigid-For-famed as a mas- ter of protons and electrons, and a fond devotee of philately, George astounds his fellow classmates with the priceless knowledge that he has acquired through his hobby of elec- tricity. While he enjoys swimming, and skating, the greater part of his time is spent in divulging the amazing secrets of radio, so that in years to come he may lead the world in electronic research. WILLIAM GEORGE BRANIECKI-St. Louis the King-Silent, alert, modest, and dynamic, these are the qualities reiterated daily in Bill's habits and in his scholastic efforts. He casts a shadow of immunity to the prevalent wits in the world of today, his character influencing his most casual as well as his most intimate acquaintances. The completion of the war will find a radio and electronics course beckoning Bill. JOHN CHARLES BREZNAU-St. Margaret Mary-John has found for himself a welcomed position in the annals of Catholic Central history. His scholastic endeavors have secured for him a repetitive seat on the honor roll. He was a guard on the intramural basketball team while enioying such activities as golf and bowling. With a background in chemistry, John intends to initiate a medical career following the armistice. JAMES ORVILLE BROGAN-Epiphany-Typical of the fight- ing Irish of Central is iovial Jim. On the football field, in the classroom, or while at his task as advertising manager for the Shamrock, his adhesive personality has won for him innumerable friends. When the lights go on again in this war-torn world, we are likely to find Jim pondering over the mental problems of politics and iournalism at Michigan State.

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. . . L-Seniou JOHN ARAL CHURCH-Visitation-A genial mannerism and a zeal for study are qualities that predominate in John. A veritable success in classroom mental forays, his proficiency in Latin can well be attested to by Father Embser. Were we able to surmise the future of this adept young man, we would see his sharp linguistic accumen devoted to a continued study of the classics. GEORGE JOHN CIPA-Sts. Cyril 6 Methodius-When the process of reconversion in the automotive industry is com- pleted, you may be sure that George will have had a hand in it. Just as he has helped to good the band on tc its most successful year, he likewise will set the pace for the luxury liners of tomorrow. The hum of machinery replaces the martial notes of the band as the Circe of industry inveigles him. ROGER LOUIS CLANCEY-Visitation-Composed and com- petent, Clance has become one of Epicurus' favorite sons. Yet at all times this idiosyncracy has been subiugated to his moral principles. He has loomed into the sports picture as an inimitable athlete during his four year period here, devoting his services to reserve football and intramural bas' ketball. A thorough appreciation of physics and mathematics reveals a cherished desire to become an engineer. DONALD EDWIN COOK-St. Matthew- Clark is the welle attired fellow with the enchanting smile, minus the mustache, who is the nucleus of the female atoms at any social affair. He has proven that man is not essentially o land animal, since he has churned up the waters of many a lalle with the celerity of a porpoise. After the school books and zoot suits have been tucked away, Don will operate his own business. BYRON PATRICK CRANE-Visitation-With a calm underlying his tremendous energy Pat has proceeded on his merry way at Central, and has managed to gain the reputation of being the school's leading socialite and docket-hustler . An honor student and a stellar member of the Spectrum staff, he plans to delve into the realm of international business someday after a course in finance and business administra- tion at Notre Dame. ROBERT MARCUS CULVER-St. Theresa--Bob bears, unmis- takably, the stamp of a gentleman. A witty and amiable disposition, coupled with his sociability, make him an asset to any class. Of his hobbies: philately, photography, ce- skating and music, the latter is his favorite. As a senior he was a member of the elite cafeteria corps. He prefers the Navy to any other branch of the servicep after that a law career beckons.