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

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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.

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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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CSel'li0'lJ 0 0 0 PETER ARTHUR SCHULTZ-Holy Name-Somewhat of a big brother to Catholic Central athletics is tacit, good-hearted Pete. Although he has not taken active part in varsity competition, nevertheless, his omnipresence and helpful ad- vice have established him as a legend among Central sports. Perhaps he is bert known for his daily reception at the Com- munion rail, a criterion by which we can perceive a fervent propagator of Catholic Action in this unprincipled world. ERVIN JOHN SEASER-St. Margaret Mary-The day is not far off when Erv will realize his life's ambition: to study engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. ln order to prepare himself for this laborious enterprise, he intermingles science, mathematics, sports and dancing so as to develop his moral, mental, and physical faculties to the ut- most. There is little more we can say except 'Good luck, Erv . JAMES ALFRED SHAUGHNESSY-St. Brigid-Beloved by both student body and faculty, suave, debonair Shaughn divides his time between dramatics, the Spectrum staff, the student council and the Sigma Omega Chi. His leadership ability is apparent, for whenever a leader is needed, Jim is in- variably chosen. A St. Basil Club member throughout his four years, he eagerly anticipates the day that the command of iournalism will be his. JAMES FRANKLIN SHEA+Gesu-Coming to Central in his sophomore year from Chicago, where he starred in football, Jim, in hardly any time at all, established himself as an integral part of our beloved institution. His proficiency in all phases of education brand him as a scholar and a gentle' man. Because of his bent for winter sports, he hopes to obtain a commission in the Army ski troops. JOHN JOSEPH SIMPSON-Precious Blood--Wavy locks and an infectious smile are immaterial in themselves, but when employed by Jack to amass his sundry acquaintances, they prove themselves truly an asset. To segregate him from teen-age social life would be the some as destroying a tree's root, for his cheerful presence transforms apathy into anxiety. Foresight and perseverance will characterize the engineer of tomorrow, and who can deny Jack's capability for mechanics? BEDE JOSEPH SLOMINSKI-Holy Name-lnheriting to a great extent the spiritual sperm of his patron saint, Bede is ex- tremely fascinated by the holy grandeur and sublimity of Gregorian Chant. It is no wonder then that religion and music are his favorite subjects. Should God instill in him a further desire for a vocation, he is ready and willing to renounce the iollity of the world for the satiety of the priesthood. VA-self' Lx an.,