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

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HERBERT MARIE FERRY-St. Mary's of Redford-Contem- plative and reserved, Herb has won the admiration of those students who esteem highly the virtues of charity, kindness and straight-forwardness. Although history is the subiect which Herb appreciates the most, he has ioined the Science Club to further his knowledge in the field of Physics. His career as a certitied public accountant will truly be a success. WILLIS JEROME FITZGERALD-Sf. Brigid-The field of athletics has been of considerable interest to popular Peaches, who has exercised his ability on the football field as well as on the basketball court. Bowling and ping pong supply him with ample amusement in leisure hours. Willis leans toward dentistry as a lifetime profession. JOHN JOSEPH FLEMING-Our Lady of Lasaletfe-During a four year stay at Catholic Central, Jack through his timely witticisms has shared an ever radiant smile and sunny dis- position with his classmates. With a zealous interest and an already firm foundation in mathematics, John expects to find his future in the field of aviation. AIDAN ROBERT FOLEY-Visitation- Eighty , quiet and with a great pride for his school, has consistently been one of the staunch supporters of every school activity, whether it be in the line of sports, dramatics or one of the many other attairs that encompass the school. Superceding quali- ties of humor and fortitude assure Aidan of a successful life as a iournalist, the master of the written word. MADISON FRANCIS FRANCE-Visitation-laddie has the distinction of being the graduating class' only professional pugilist. Fighting for his dinner seems to Laddie a likely livelihood. His fancy footwork and quick mind are well util- ized in the ring, while his mental ability has also aided him in doing well in his studies. RALPH BERNARD FREDAI.-St. Paul-Ralph can truly boast of the part he played with his trombone in the Catholic Central Band which has been steadily gaining in fame. His love of sports and good books add to his personality and balance his earnest studies in school. Ralph looks to phar- macy as his future occupation. . . eniow

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eniow . . JOHN FRANCIS EIZONAS-St. George- Big John was the stalwart defender of the right side of the Catholic Central line. To those who know him off the gridiron he was a good-natured and sociable classmate who maintained a consistently high scholastic average. His perserverance and determination in all that he sets his mind to accomplish are his best qualifications for success. RICHARD Jossru ELMER-Epiphany-A flushing smile, Q helpful suggestion, or hearty words of congratulation char- acterize the popular Senior president. His versatility in the fields of leadership, literature and athletics is excelled only by his scholarship in the class room. In addition to directing the student council, Dick has devoted his genius to the co-editing of the Yearbook. CHARLES HANDFIELD ENGELS-St. Theresa-lnadvertently we turn as Chuck approaches, Will it be the purple plaid pants and incendiary red shirt? An artist of wit and clever sayings, Chuck has radiated his humorous disposition throughout every nook and cranny of the school. GEORGE EDWARD FAHRENKOPF-Blessed Sacrament-An amiable personality, a keen sense of humor and an abundant generosity have endeared Ed in the hearts of his friends. Being a diligent student of high caliber, Ed managed the art department for the Spectrum, drawing cartoons which depicted life at Central. His skill and steady hand should carry him to the top in commercial art. JOHN HERMAN FEDORKO-Sts. Cyril and Methodius- Jol1n's intellectual faculties have enabled him to maintain a creditable average during a four-year scholastic endeavor. An interest in the scientific world forwarded his membership in Central's Science Club. John, though another Harry on the trumpet, can already see the extended diploma and congratulation, well earned by a Doctor of Medicine. GEORGE OSWALD FEDRIGO-Epiphany-lt will be a fond hope come true when our golden tongued Aldo finds himself safely settled at Law School. His ingenious mind and careful logic permit him to argue on either side of a point in debate-and arguing is his favorite recreation. This training to think quickly and accurately will assure him fame, should he choose to be a trial lawyer.

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eniofzd . . I l . l JEREMIAH PATRICK FREEMAN-VisitationAQuiet but ih- formative, brilliant but unassuming, Jerry has gained qn enduring scholastic reputation during his tour years as la member of the St. Basil Club. The discoveries of his dl:- mestic chemical laboratory has been imparted ta all science lovers. His interest in the subiect has directed him to la career as chemical engineer. l 1 JAMES JOHN GAl.l.ACHERAPrecious Blood--Jim, whoe crowning glory is a topping curly straw red hair has ma e many a dull moment, in or out of class, seem anything b t gloomy and has lifted the spirits of all who are preset. With such personality .lim can hope on nothing less th n complete success. ROBERT JAMES GARVEY-Epiphany-One of the outstan - ing socialites of the premises, Bob can always be se n demonstrating the art of skillful dancing at all importat functions. A bowler of no little renown, he has also main- tained a scholastic average which has placed him in the ranks of the honor students. Such qualities of generosity, good-fellowship, and helpfulness insure a successful future. RICHARD EDWARD GEIGEReAssumption Grotto-An un- obtrusive manner, a mild and even temper have blended to produce a winning personality and an even more excellent person. These attributes embodied in such an aggressive spirit as Richard's will attain for him a welcome place in the ranks of the students at Michigan State College where he will make a study of forestry. lt's difficult to imagine anything but success for Dick. JOHN MICHAEL GIBBONS-St. Brigid-Always attired to perfection, Jack, debonair and suave, is an ardent oppre- ciant of Central's social affairs. Besides being a true artist at dancing, tennis and photography, Gibby hopes to enlighten the world through the medium of electrical engi- neering. EDWARD CHARLES GIRARDOT-Blessed Sacrament-ln the course of his years at Central, Ed has been active in the many athletic activities that have produced truly great champions. Listed as a smooth dancer on the social ledger, Ed, sincere and friendly, has planned to study a course at Notre Dame, which will fit him for a position in the lnsurance business.