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

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194 GEBERT, ALFRED LOUIS-Holy Name-Though modest ond re- served, Red has a warm friendliness that radiates from within and expresses his true color. His quiet unassuming manner and willingness to learn have successfully guided him through his years of education. When not at work he extracts a great deal of enioyment from on outdoor life of swimming and baseball. Regardless of work or pleasure, Red's conservative outlook is combined with rarc deliberation, GERAK, JOSEPH ANTHONY-Assumption of B,V.M.fFor three long years iniuries stifled dreams of football, during which time Joe assumed the iob as student manager. A fourth attempt seemed assured of success when iniuries once again sidelined him. In an attempt to remain on contact with athletics, Joe then turned his activity to sports editor of the Spectrum, and at the same time managing the football team. The some resolved spirit will prove more than a challenge for future obstacles. GO0DWII.I.IE, RICHARD EDWARD-Ep'phany-It can honestly be said about Dick that all who know him like him. Academic- ally, he has been among the top few each year he has been here, athletically, he has starred on four intramural basketball teams. His keen mathematical sense will serve the public after he becomes an engineer. GORDON, VINCENT JAMES-St. Brigid-- Vince finishes his stay at Shamrock High after contributing his brown to the Var- sity football squad thereby earning a place in the Monogram Club. Otherwise by quietly and sincerely using his God given talents at school has given him the mechanical urge and has headed him towards an engineering course. GALLA, IAWRENCE VINCEN'I'-Epiphany- lt is through the clever craftsmanship of Larry that the ingenious and original sets which are o prime factor in our dramatic productions came into being. His unceasing backstage effort and his modest, unassum- ing personality have attracted many friends. A four-year member of the St. Basil Club with a yen for science and an appreciation of music and the theater, Larry looks toward a future in the ranks of the Basilian Fathers. GARIEPY, FRANCIS GREGORY-St. Luke- By his very physical appearance, Frank is the type of gay optimism, his ruddy face has brightened many a gathering. He blew a lusty saxophone is his favorite sport, and one of his chief interests, although he did play basketball on the intramural team. GATES, JOHN EARLYSL Brigid--Soft spoken, easy to approach, John is one of our most popular students. His name was on the Honor Roll for two years, freshman and sophomore. His most favored leisure time activities include bowling, golf, and an occa- sional bit of reading. At the University of Detroit his intellectual progress will be turned alonq medical lines, GAWRONSKI, CHESTER JOSEPH-Assumptione Determination coupled with ambition spurred Chet on to gridiron recognition during his four years at C.C. His football memories are his fond- est. Equipped with a sense of humor, he has always been a wel- come member of his group of friends. The Monogram Club listed him a prominent member. Academically, Chester will apply his talents after graduation in the field of engineering.

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ESSLIN, FRANCIS LOUIS-Our Lady of Sorrows, Farmington-- Frank's educated toe, which has been put to such great advan- tage on the gridiron, and his ability on the basketball court, have drawn for him countless plaudits from a host of sport fans. This fame, however, left no ill effect upon his friend-winning disposi- tion, for Frank, or more intimately Waldo, always magnetizes with his beaming smile and engaging personality. He will further his education in college, with an accent on photography. FESSLER, PAUL RICHARD-Precious BloodPA tall, comely youth has been familiar for some time in the halls and chambers of our school. His name of course is Paul Fessler. The realm in which he has most distinguished himself is that of the skating rink, as a member of Fr. Cullen's hockey team. He enioys all sports, however, and is especially interested in building and fly- ing model airplanes. FITZGERALD, GEORGE ROBERT-St. Brigid-Making the most of his opportunities, large and laughter-loving Fitz has been unceas- ingly active in school affairs. He was a stalwart forward on the varsity football team: he was an intramural basketballery less formally, he hunts, hikes and bowls. He ioined the Physics, Cam- era and Dramatic clubs, in the latter he was one of the hard- working crew who hammered together the scenery. His ambition is a degree in Chemical Engineering. FLOWERS, DERVIN LEO-Epiphany-Having matched bruise for bruise with the taller boys, Blossom Flowers can proudly num- ber himself among Central's football heroes. ln addition to his Varsity football exploits, he played some noteworthy intramural basketball. His fine piano was a standout in Ron Friese's band. His maiden effort in the dramatic society was made in his Senior year, but he gave the excellent performance that everyone ex- pected. eniou FRIES, THOMAS JOHN-St. Gabriel-If the old saying, might makes right were true, Tom would be infallible. His Herculean effort on the gridiron gained for him an enviable reputation in football. This, however, is not the only place where Tom re- leases his vibrant spirit, for he is an active and popular figure wherever he goes. With this same aggressiveness he will con- tinue his education in college. FULLER, DONALD JOSEPH-Precious Blood-Don has com- pleted four years at Central and earns a well done. His fine qualities are already earning for him dividend returns. Golfing, baseball and swimming occupy his leisure time. An alert mind will direct Don's future toward a D.D.S. degree. FUNKE, DONALD PAUL-St. Elizabeth- Don , a midget in body but much bigger in brain, has four good years to his credit at C.C. A quintet member of four years basketball fun, and a lengthy period at the books complete his Central tenure. The varied field of engineering magnetizes him. GAGNON, WILLIAM LAWRENCE-St. Leo-Bill is a man of few words. However, his quiet nature has not iniured his school activ- ities, for he is an intramural basketball stalwart and a hardwork- ing member of the Physics Club. Bill intends to spend his life looking at sick molars, and with this in view he will enter the University of Detroit.

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GRAHAM, WILLARD .IOHN-St. Rita-Willard is a study in quiet affability. His Varsity football feats are well known to all who follow the Blue and White, he has also boxed and played intramural basketball. At the same time his activities in the social sphere has been just short of amazing. His affinity for mathema- tics will help him as he enters the field of business. HAMANN, WALTER JOSEPH-Sf. Cecilia-Big Walt can al- ways be depended upon to be handy when help is needed. For two years he has contributed his musical talents, playing the trum- pet in the marching bond. Walt plans to enter the University of Detroit for a course in Commerce and Finance. HANER, FREDERICK THEODORE-Visitation-When he leaves Catholic Central Ted can truthfully say that he left the school richer than he found it, for he influenced the organization of both the hockey and golf teams, and played on both. His inter- ests also include football, baseball and dancing. His genuine good nature and ability to compose telling quips have helped make him one of the boys. HARMON, DAVID PATRICK-Gesu-lf wit is a measure of suc- cess, Dave is well on his way down easy street. Although the classroom demands much of his time, he still finds time enough to follow a hobby in music and keep up with his social obliga- tions. After careful preparation at the University of Detroit, Dave plans to enter a career that will lead him to a berth as one of , our foremost financiers. eniow HARRISON, CLARENCE WILLIAM-St. Brigid- Pat or Tiger are two familiar labels for a very familiar figure at Central. Pat's post-war return to the books climaxes four years of fine book work, plus book and basketball performances. He was Vice- President of the Monogram Club in his Senior year. A law course at U. of M. is in the offinq for Pat. HENRY, GERARD ANTHONY-Precious Blood-Jerry's silence in the classroom often betrays his deep thinking and qualities of a clever mind. His spontaneous humor is always a part of him, whether peering from behind a stack of books in school or iust in casual conversation among his friends at the neighborhood bowling alley. With his thoughts of tomorrow wandering through the wild blue yonder, Jerry hopes to step into a career in aviation. HERBERT, DONALD OLIVER-St. Agnes-Since Tiny left St. Agnes lie has carved on impression at Central that will long be remembered. His athletic abilities were put to good use in both Varsity football and baseball where he, in short order, rose to the top. A natural winner on the field, Tiny now plans to try a hand at winning a living in the skies as a commercial pilot. HESS, JOHN JOSEPH-Visitation-A crackeriack backstage, a profound student cf the books and an all-around good-fellow is John's personality in a nutshell. He has never taken an active part in sports, but his presence on the sidelines could always be counted on. His ambition is to master a course in engineering at the Chrysler Institute.