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

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MICHAEL EDWARD NADER-St. Dominic-Petit Mike has been adopted by his older brothers . In classes, however, even though he is the youngest graduate, he has put many of these older brothers to shame as an actor, writer and bibliophile. Armed with a ready smile, a genial personality and his experience as business manager of the Shamrock, he hopes to tackle a promising career in commerce. RICHARD FREER NOWAK-Epiphanyv Miss Nowak was one of the five gorgeous maidens who melted the hearts of our soldiers, sailors and marines in Stage Door Canteen. Perhaps the best reason for his adaptation to the part is his iovial, frivolous nature. In the serious moments, however, Dick's bent for the sciences place him high on the list of Central students who will someday teach all nations . HOWARD ANDREW NOWLAN-Epiphany-By no means a petty pugilist, Howard has for two years trodden the canvas of Father French's gym with unfaltering courage. Although his valiant attempts were unrewarded with huge success, nevertheless, he has developed a spirit of sportsmanship and perseverance that surpasses by far all material gain. An honor student of four years, the future will find him pursuing the stork to many American homes. MICHAEL LEO O'CONNOR-Precious Blood-Laboring under the principle that school is a medium for success, Mike was a member of the Camera Club and played the clarinet in the band. Being a sportsman, he has spent ci great deal of time away from school hunting, fishing and hiking. Since chemistry is his favorite subiect, Mike intends to adopt medi- cine as his key to unlimited success. RlCHARD PHILLIPS O'CONNOR-St. Matthew-A subtle wit and a perpetual smile, that are characteristic of any true Irishman, are qualities possessed by Dick which most of his friends take for granted. Bowling, swimming and dancing all have their desired effect of providing him with recreation. His penchant for chemistry and mathematics cause him to aspire to a career that will rank him with such scientific greats as Archimedes and Lavoisier. JOHN JOSEPH O'DONNELL-Christ the King-If we can con- sider popularity as a norm for success, then we can honestly say that Jack will rise to unrestrained heights. Besides, having played freshmen football and intramural basketball, he indulges in two advantageous hobbies, photography and radio. When he is not experimenting with a radio set, he is consulting technical books on the subiect. Any way that you look at it, Jack will find a foolproof plan for success. . . beniou '. s-. x V. . :fi 'fi' :ia -sf :val 85.2.1 Q V.. ff . . .,... V AR! . .rg-K -

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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.

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Seniou . . . JOHN ROBERT ODOR-St. John Berchman-Behold, we have in our midst a trumpet player whose musical feats have carried him to the studios of WWJ and to many concert halls. Jack is extremely popular in his parish Youth Club where he entertains at the weekly iam-sessions with smooth renditions of the current tunes. Undecided whether to become a his- torian or an electrician, he will first sample the training of the Marines. ROLAND LAWRENCE OLZARK-Assumption Grotto-Dramatics, athletics and studies all come under the title of A Day's Work to Olly , Although he is small in stature, he ranks high in his class, having been an honor student for four years. He has a particular liking for English, but the semen of baseball, which has grown in him ever since he first began to walk, spurs him on to an adventure with the Detroit Tigers. MICHAEL GERARD O'MARA-St. Rita--Dynamic, docile, Red is truly typical of Catholic Central's Irish. This popular mem- ber of the Ward-Bushey-O'Mara triumvirate has sparkled in the cornet section of the band for four years. Though the haunts of Michigan's great north woods call enticingly, Red will pursue a dentlst's career after he appeases his desire to study Latin and the sciences. GENO ANGELO PERINI-St. Clemens-Unanimously named on the All-City basketball team and the proud possessor of on A average through four years, Geno may well look back with pride upon his blissful days at Central. His superior ability won for us the divisional basketball title. An erudite nature emanating from persistent study, coupled with a vivacious intellect, spell sure success for this eventual patron of the arts and sciences. JOSEPH JOHN PETERS-Precious Blood-Since he experienced his first toothache, Joe has promised himself that someday, when he becomes o dentist, he will alleviate the pain that accompanies such an illness. ln the meantime he has sought to intermingle his studies with basketball and social activities, thereby balancing his training. His favorite radio show is the Pepsodent program, as you might guess. Who knows, someday he might find a substitute for irium ? MARIO ANTHONY PETRINI-Santa Maria-A philatelist of some note ond one of the foremost Thespians ever to tread before Central's footlights, Mario, with his salient wit and timely philosophy, has elevated the standards of scholastic propriety. If his medical career in any way follows the glittering panorama of his accomplishments in the classroom, behind the speaker's platform, and as vice-president of the Senior Class, the world may soon welcome another Pasteur or Reed.