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

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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.

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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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sq ! C l at P' 13 . . . Seniow 1 grzxas it CHARLES ANTHONY PORRETTA--St. Luke-Docile but tena- cious, laconic but voluble, Charlie's achievements in his four years at Central have been a colorful checkerboard of suc- cesses. ln spite of his myriad activities on the Shamrock and Spectrum staffs, he has found time to become an honor student and a socialite without peer. A host of friends will serve him in good stead when he follows in his father's footsteps to become one of the truly great surgeons of America. GERALD SYLVESTER REDOUTEY--St. Mary of Redford-Did you ever wonder what makes Father Clemens' musical ex- travaganzas such great successes? A brief talk with Jerry will answer this question for you immediately. He was one of the many little noticed but invaluable members of the chorus in both Stage Door Canteen and Corn on the Cob. When not worshipping at the altar of Thespes, he enjoys the study of civics. He plans to attend U. of D. after dropping his quota of block-busters on the Berchtesgarden. JOSEPH BERNARD REGAN-Our Lady of Sorrows-A paragon of sagacity and physical prowess, Joe is the Gentleman Jim of the Farmington social circle. He makes the long trek in from that distant outpost every morning, blazing the trail with his C card in a manner reminiscent of the heyday of Barney Oldfield. Beneath his almost perfect physique is a heart of gold and a mind of hair-trigger accuracy. JOHN ALVIN RIORDAN-Precious Blood-Realizing that if one is going to be called upon to serve in the Armed Forces when he becomes of age, and must therefore be physically fit, Jack has allied himself with a youth boxing club. He is exceptionally fond of tinkering with old machinery. With a preparation such as his, the task of adiusting himself to Navy life will entail only the application of his abilities. JAMES FRANCIS SAGE-Blessed Sacrament-Whether it be booklet panes , commemoratives , gutter-blocks , or cachets you are sure to find them all in Jim's stamp col- lection. Without a doubt his is perhaps the most complete assortment of philatelic gems at school. He estimates its value at approximately one thousand dollars. For this reason more than any other, it is likely that he will enter the retail stamp mart this summer. EDWARD VINCENT SCHINDLER-St. Theresa-Ed, like the Troian hero, Aeneas, is somewhat of an accomplished sailor. He spent all last summer sailing on the Great Lakes, and plans to do so again this summer. He is very interested in radio and collects old newspapers for their historic content. His latent business acumen was discovered by the Shamrock advertising staH for whom he labored unceasingly during the past year.