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

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. . . eniou i RICHARD LAWRENCE BEDRA-St. Anne-Dick is light- hearted and gay, fun-loving and friendly, and is known for his ability to pull a serious situation out of the fire with his wit and cheery disposition. His hobby of drawing and illustrating will aid him greatly in his future life as a designer. JAMES FRAZER BEHAN-St. Mary's of Redford-Jim's main interests at C.C.H. were centered around dramatics. His experience in the theater, dancing and traveling added a great deal to the success of the Central productions. Fun-loving and always cheerful, Jim has excelled in English, displaying particular talent in his compositions. He intends to further his education either at Holy Cross or Fordham. WILLIAM JOHN BEIRS-Visitation-Were you ever at a loss for time you would know what a busy man Bill has been. When not clicking the shutter on his candid you would End him testing a new compound of chemical ex- plosives. He has been an intermural basketball star and is a fine hunter. In future years Bill hopes to astound the world in the capacity of a chemical engineer. DONALD LOUIS BOILORE-Epiphany-The secret to Don's formula for popularity is his inimitable air of nonchalance and freedom. When not studying Physics, his leisure hours are filled by football and riding, although social activities have never escaped his search for relaxation. His interest in iournalism has led him to pursue this field at Marquette University. NORBERT JOHN BORK-Assumption Grotto-With a clever mind and quickness of thought, Norb has aggrandized his mental capacities, and maintained an excellent standing in his studies. His penetrating sense of humor and pleasing personality have held the admiration of his classmates. Engrossed in the sciences, Norb anticipates engineering as his life-work. FRANK HART BREDEWEG-Epiphany-Brilliant, industrious, popular, Frank has been a four-year member of the St. Basil Club. His ability and agility in basketball were very evident on the court during his Junior and Senior years particularly. As co-editor of the Spectrum, we have appre- ciated his fine talents for organization and ability to write. His future, though undecided, is very promising.

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1 1 1 1 o 0 o 1 l GEDMIN ANTHONY ALEKSON-St. George-Alek is al sincere, modest fellow who believes that everything worth1 doing, is worth doing well. With this as his guide he hasl attained his goal at Catholic Central, his educational years, have been highly successful, As a good worker and possessori of determination he has had no peers. His future, if but a manifestation of the past, can indeed bring honor to thei Alekson family. GILBERT EDWARD ANDERSON-Blessed Sacrament-Per-Q severance, indeed, is an admirable quality and it will bel this characteristic most of all that will lead Gil to success.l Boxing and football entered his life at Central and whilei he did not further them to varsity honors he was accreditedi as having the most natural talent in the school for boxing. ! VICTOR GEORGE BANONIS-Epiphany-Following in hid brother's footsteps, Vic, versatile and imperative, has con- tinued to uphold the Banonis reputation in C.C.H. historyl A stalwart on the gridiron and basketball court, Vic was a outstanding member of the monogram club. For the futur he would like to remain associated with sports in th capacity of football coach. 1 1 N 1 JAMES MARTIN BASLER-Blessed Sacrament-A record of four years as an honor student has won recognition for Jim at C.C.H. His fancy for classy clothes and the ability to wear them with perfection also led to many admirers. Foresight reveals that Jim has plans to ioin the ranks of student engineers at the G.M. College in Flint. ROBERT CHARLES BAYER-Holy Name-An addict of popu- lar musical recordings and occasionally the classics, supple- mented with a knowledge acquired through traveling and reading, Bob has provided much interesting conversation in the early morning gatherings before class. He has established and enviable scholastic record at Central and is quite serious about college and a possible venture into the business world. JOSEPH ANTHONY BEDRA-St. Anne-Joe bears unmis- takably the stamp of a gentleman and has been one of our honor students. He has spent four splendid years at Catholic Central winning for himself the respect and friendship of the student body. ln his lighter moments, dancing and roller skating are his favorite pastimes, and in the future, he hopes to become a watchmaker.

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eniow . . . JOHN EDWARD BROSKY-Assumption Grotto-An unassum- ing, humble fellow is always admired and decried as a friend, and such is Ed Brosky. The innumerable companions he has acquired can truly verify this fact. Golfing and ice-skating are Ed's favorite hobbies, while in school he concentrates on Physics. He hopes to be a radio technician in the years to come, but as yet his choice of college is not certain. JAMES PHILIP BURDICK-Precious Blood-Jim's geniality and personal attraction is outstanding among the graduates of our class. Ability as an amateur photographer has made him a prominent member of the Camera Club while his enthusiasm and willingness to help has greatly aided in the production of the Shamrock. For the future, .lim's quick mind and ability to argue will be directed toward a career in law. JAMES HOMER BURRESS-Gesu-Jim's tranquil and demure disposition convincingly displays a stepping stone to success. His sterling qualities are already gaining for him the admiration and loyalty of many. Jim's leisure time when not under Father Martin and Mr. Shields' iurisdiction was con- verted into enioyable hours of horseback riding and swim- ming. An advocate of engineering, he is resolved to make this his life-work. JAMES PETER BUSH-St. Dominic- Genial Jim is a stand- out in our class, and will be a promising candidate in the medical profession. His perserverance and courage are perhaps his most envied qualities. He has a head start on his competitors in college because of his knowledge in the sciences and will be quick to acquire fame when he finally steps into his career. GERALD ALEXANDER CAMBELL-St. Matthew-.lerry's scholastic life is well manifested in the classroom while his social existence flourishes at parties and on the dance floor. In addition to playing C.Y.O. basketball, he spends many hours behind a drugstore counter, preparing himself for his chosen career in pharmacy. We feel sure that Jerry's preference for a future will be fashioned to success. DUNALD JOSEPH CARRIER-St. Mary's of Redford--Don has completed four years at Central and his teachers can truly say, well done . A movie fan and appreciant of popular music, Don, iovial and likeable, has used his time to good advantage in scholastic endeavors. Undecided about the future, he is a follower of the age old adage that today's the time to plan for .