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

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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.

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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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HIER, DANIEL JAMES-Epiphany-Dan's traits of ambition and determination have manifested themselves in class as well as on the football field, and have sparked his four years at Central. The classroom and the gridiron were not the only outlets for his energy, for basketball and a vigorous outdoor life of hunting have shared his enthusiasm for sports. ln the years to come you will probably find Dan holding a long-sought position as an elec- trician. HIGLEY, ALLAN FRANCIS-St. Luke-Al is Catholic Central's prime personality boyp his glossy hair and Pepsodent smile send the opposite sex into ecstacies. Athletic activities at school were limited to Freshman football, though he does engage in bowling and hockey during off-campus hours. HITCHINGHAM, CARL JERRY-St. Gregory-From his first Fresh- man dreams Hitch aspired to be a member of the famed Sham- rock eleven. His Senior year finally saw the fulfillment of this desire as he donned the Blue and White iersey. Retiring and demure, his years at Central revealed his code of life, Success through attentive silence. When the routine of daily life be- comes tiresome Jerry can always be found refreshing his spirits in the pleasant delights of outdoor life. HUNTER, KENNETH DENOMY-Christ the King-Never happier than when hip-deep in auto parts, Ken is a youthful Ford. He's always ready to give others help, whether in matters mechanical or scholastic. His intramural athletic activities have included foot- ball, basketball, and boxing. Along with rebuilding old cars, his hobby is photography. Influenced by his mechanical leanings, Ken will go to Michigan State to study mechanical engineering. 194 7 JAZDZYK, EDMUND PETER---St. Thomas, Apostle-Eddie's chief interest is motion picture histronics, and his position as Assistant Chief of Service at the Fox Theater seems to determine some phase of the theater as his future profession. Although his schol- astic record ond knack for chemistry would suggest a contrary career as a teacher. Nevertheless, with his neat appearance, re- sourcefulness, and friendly disposition, Eddie is well equipped to carry on successfully in either field. JOSAITIS, DONALD JAMES-Epiphany- inquisitive is the word for Jose -and when not inquiring into the whatness and why- ness of things mechanical, he prefers to shoulder his 22 and a-hunting he goes. Other than this, Don, an amiable, person- able and accommodating person, does well scholasticolly, and adding up all these qualities-the product is in for some success. KEEGAN, THOMAS EARL-Epiphany-Tom doesn't say much, nor does he ever appear conspicuous, yet a truer companion or a more determined worker has never attended this school, as his friends will testify. Placid and retiring, he is inclined to close ties of friendship. Athletically, he played reserve football in 1945, academically, he has maintained consistently high standards. KANKA, ROBERT JOSEPH-St. Raymond-Bob's eyes always have that mischievous twinkle which indicates his longing for the bright side of life. Seldom at rest, his antics have provided hearty laughs to four sets of classmates. His going will deprive our halls of the sound of his merry laughter.