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

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. . . fbeniow HOWARD IGNATIUS MCDOUGALL - Gesu - Like an unre- strained comet shooting out of space, Mac glides across the silvery ice with the poise of a stag ond the complacence of an acrobat. The pride of Central and the envy of lmmaculata, he has established himself among skating circles as The Wizard on Winged Feet . Perhaps when the Ice Follies of T949 perform at the Olympia, the symetric figure with Sonia Henie may be our own Mac. ROBERT JOSEPH MCKEON-St. Francis de Sales-The gurgling of a woodland stream, the song of the casting rod and the general enchantment of outdoor life sound a responsive note in a sportsman's heart. No truer one than Bob can be found. On his father's farm he has distinguished himself as a marksman and an angler. Moreover, with his spirit of fair play and profuse knowledge he can do much to oust selfishness from human relations. GERARD CLEMENT MCLAUGHLIN--Precious Blood-Prominent, physically as well as socially, at any event that requires the zest of youth to enliven it, Mac is the Mister Five-by-tive of Central . His robust figure is an asset to him, for it generally results that such a person is iolly and iocose. Should he be able to overcome the tremendous force of universal gravita- tion, his services will be welcomed as an airlines pilot. WILLIAM BERNARD McNANNEY-St. Anthony-An ardent od- mirer of the famous Greek orator, Demosthenes, Bernard, our own silver-tongued rhetorician very eloquently expounds the foremost problems of the land. It logically follows that his dramatic ability varies directly as his powers of oratory. In his leisure hours, since he has his pilot's license, the sound of throbbing motors and the secure feeling of the stick in his grasp lure him to the heavens. RALPH BENEDICT MEISTER-St. John the Evangelist-Ralph has spent four fruitful years of study under the direction of the Basilian Fathers. Rarely has Central produced anything for which he has not done his utmost to assure success. He enioys sports and has a fondness for Spanish and religion. After graduation Ralph will ioin the Maritime Service with the intention of continuing on even after the war, making it his career. GABRIEL PETER MIGALA-St. Joachim-Be it athletics, school- work, or music, Gabe is always hovering near the top. Books, books and more books line the shelves of his room, far he prizes literary gems above all things in the realm of culture. Using this as a standard, we can only vision success for this popular, hard-working fellow. We feel sure that he will realize his fondest hope as Gabriel Migala, M.D.

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CSel'll:0'lJ 0 0 0 sie 'G-' CLARENCE JOSEPH MARSHALI.fAssumption Grotto- Bubs ' personality emanates from his confessed love for people. The fact that he is so willing and anxious to assist his fellow students has promulgated his name and accomplishments throughout the school. In his free time Bubs takes delight in scoring strikes and spares . Filial pride prompts him to undertake a business education, so that when the time comes, he will be prepared to manage his father's retail concern. EUGENE ARTHUR MARTZ-St. Brigid-The superb products of Father French's Freshmen Boxing Club are due in no small degree to the efforts of Gene, whose sage, encouraging ad- vice has helped many a contestant to attain the height of pugilistic power. Not only in boxing, but in all activities, he lends his talents for their success. This alone is sufficient foundation for our trust in him. ANTHONY CHARLES MASCARI--Patronage of St. .losephf With that certain finesse that almost every amateur hobbyist must possess Tony has shot action pictures of everything from sunsets to basketball players at the climax of a game. Included among them are many detailed pictures of model airplanes which he has meticulously constructed. If he should be called into the service of his country, he will express a preference for aerial photography in the Navy. JOSEPH NICHOLAS MAZUR-St. Dominic-Patience, courage, study and prayer-this is Joe's recipe for success. Moreover, it is not only preached, but also practiced in his life on the gridiron, in the classroom and at home. Like many of his friends he enjoys swimming, bowling and ice-skating. His renown as a speed skater will be surpassed only by the fame that will one day be his, as Joseph N. Mazur, B.S., M.S., Sc.D. RICHARD HAROLD McASKlN-St. Brigid-After a hectic cam- paign in which the proximity of the outcome gave both candidates and voters an unforgetable thrill, Dick succeeded in capturing the Senior Class presidency. He won the sup- port of his loyal football admirers along with that of the students who saw in him the ideal qualities of a leader. With his experience as a class executive he might someday attain national prominence. PATRICK JAMES MCCAFFERY-St. Brigid-A fond believer in the philosophy that life is what you make it, Pat has skillfully employed his talents in improving his intellect and making a name for himself at Central. Caught in the whirlpool of society, he finds little time to pursue his favorite hobbies of hunting and fishing. To Notre Dame for a degree of LL.D. is his ultimate destination.

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beniow . . . Fw l x 1 x , f NEIL JOSEPH MlGANvSt. Matthew-Neil is a man about town. His little black book abounds with the names of maidens from East Detroit to Ecorse. If we were to say that his handsome features alone were responsible for his popu- larity, we would do him a grave iniustice, since most of his friends are won over by his ingenuous nature. His desire to study engineering will be temporarily interrupted by the call of the Navy. JOSEPH ANTHONY MlGI.lO-St. Brigid-lt is un fait accompli that when Joe steps far behind the line of scrimmage and draws back his arm, the crowd is about to witness a spec- tacular pass play. For Joe almost unfailingly carries out his part of the Miglia-Wightkin clique. The transition to his life's work will not be difficult, since he will turn from throwing aerials ta making them in a college radio course. PETER DAVID MILLS-Visitation-The daring young man an the flying trapeze had nothing on Pete. A member of the Civil Air Patrol, he has oftentimes tried his hand at flying. A consistent member of the Camera Club in his first two years, his iob with a drug company prevented him from continuing. Having this experience at his fingertips a course in pharmacy will be merely a matter of review. EMMET JOHN MORRISSEY-St. Luke-Almost as well known as Mr. Ford himself, any mention of Mr. Morrissey would be incomplete without a word about the various automobiles of which he has been the owner during his life at Central. He has yet to arrive here in a car retaining all of its fenders, running boards, windows and other accessories. Even with his redundant mechanical talents, to be an accountant is his aim. THOMAS JOHN MULLIGAN-St. Gregory-With a keen, in- quisitive personality Tom finds it no trouble at all to ferret out the amazing secrets of science. Whether in class or out, he carries on a constant search for those facts which will aid him in his career as a chemical engineer. If all goes well, next tall should find him on his way to Annapolis, armed with an A average. RICHARD JAMES MURPHY-Precious Blood-A softball player of great repute and an avid amateur photographer, Dick demurely describes himself as a wolf. His ability to derive a certain aesthetic pleasure from the sciences and that vague intangible stuff called mathematics is demonstrated by his record as a pillar of the Science Club. The Murphy-Petrini free medical clinic, now in the planning, will hold to the loftiest possible standards with this embryonic Mayo at the controls.