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

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MARSHKE, JEROME GRANT-St. Brigid-Deceptiveness, shifti- ness, and elusiveness are components which produced a brilliant and dashing halfback in the person of Jerry. His plucky atti- tude and determined will extended beyond the gridiron into the classroom, where he became a prominent figure and likeable companion. Away from the campus Jerry extracts considerable enioyment from reading modern novels. Jerry looks towards a business course at U. of M. to continue his education. MARTELI., JAMES RICHARD-Precious Blood-A sparse thatch of yellow hair and a massive frame are Jim's most noticeable physi- cal marks. He lent his athletic talents to the Varsity football team, and played some intramural basketball, his sporting inter- ests also include hunting and fishing. Interested in Agriculture, he will enroll at Michigan State to study that science. MARTZ, ROBERT RICHARD-St. Brigid-Bob's resolved effort and determined spirit on the gridiron captured for him the posi- tion as tirst-string guard. In addition to Bob's stamina on the football field, his sparkling personality and keen witticisms have won for him the admiration of many. His agreeable bearing and understanding outlook will blend to achieve for him a future as a business administrator. MCAULIFFE, WILUAM THOMAS-St. Agnes-Good-natured, smil- ing Bill can be found at all the sporting events and other activities of the school. He was a Freshman boxer of some merit and played in all the intramural athletics. Although he is a faithful member of the Physics Club, Bill's favorite subiect is English and he hopes to put his talents to use in the study of law at U. of D. He leaves behind him a host of friends who unite in wishing him well in the future. MacDONAl.D, LAWRENCE CHARLES-Visitation-GeniaI, like- able Larry, spark-plug of the technicians in the Dramatic Club, has put many a bright star in the spotlight and has accentuated many a scene with his electrical meanderings. He is also reknown for his winning ways and wit. Never has one of C. C.'s great teams had a more loyal follower. Electricity, which has been Mac's chief interest in the past, now lights up his future. MADIGAN, JAMES WILFRED-Precious Blood- Slip is prob- ably the most intellectually gifted member of this year's gradu- ating class. He is an active participant in a great many extra- scholastic activities, he was Fr. Martin's right hand man as man- ager of the football, baseball and basketball teams, and was Sports Editor of the Spectrum in his Junior year. His classmates showed their esteem for him when they elected him secretary of the Senior class. MANCS, RICHARD WARREN-Blessed Sacrament-Dick is one of Catholic Central's outstanding intramural athletes: he played baseball as a freshman, basketball in his first three years, and boxed for two. More, he is a bowling and roller skating enthu- siast. His naval record includes twenty-three months aboard an aircraft carrier, his future includes plans for a degree in law at Michigan. MARSHAL, KENNETH GILBERT-Assumption Grotto-Big-hearted Ken, the celebrity with the genial smile, a militant school spirit, and opportune financial aid has gained in the past four years, a high scholastic standing, particularly in mathematics, A college education, with the renowned science of numbers figuring most predominately, will further Ken on the vocational road he chooses as his own. en iou

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I9-4 LEE, MARK OWEN-St. Luke-The face of Owen Lee should be familiar to those who frequent the school's dramatic productions, since he has starred in nearly every one since his Sophomore year, indeed, his chief interests are directed towards the movies and the legitimate theater. Owen is also an accomplished musi- cian, being especially skilled in the physics of music. ln this musical capacity he was a mainstay of the band, LEE, ROBERT EDWARD-Visitation-Bob has a southern drawl which matches the leisurely pace of his activity. The great extent of his potentialities was revealed when he won an award in the Adcraft Essay Contest. Such an accomplishment is proof of his worth, and a pledge of what he will achieve in later years. LYONS, DAVID FREDERICK-Visitation-Dove is blessed with everewelling good nature and a contagious smile. Golfing with- out a scorecard is his favorite Summer pastime. A four year honor student, he has demonstrated his ability to derive a certain pleasure from the intangible stuff called Mathematics, he is a pillar of Fr. McMahon's Physics Club. In the years to come he'll refresh our age with new ideas in mechanical engineering. MCIGDONALD, FRANCIS JOSEPH-St. CatherinesfQuiet, curly- headed Frank is the unobserved type of Central grad., but be- neath that quiet exterior a great deal of deep thought has helped to mature an all-around candidate for the business world of accounting in later years. LARK, LAWRENCE JOHN-Gesu-This gregarious believer in good fellowship has continually panicked the class with bits of droll humor. Larry has on and off belonged to the Spectrum staff in preparation for the vocation of author and iournalist, for which his talents in the fields of English and Literature have suited him. Books and bookmen alike are well-konwn by him, though he has not neglected the amusements of basketball and bowling. He plans to enter the doors of U. of D. after graduation. LASECKI, JAMES JOSEPH-St. Rita- Jumbo is the third edi- tion of Laseckis published by Central. His diminutiveness did not prevent him from numbering himself among the Varsity Shamrocks, where his little presence on the gridiron was felt mightily. Active also in intramural sports, Jim's plans for the immediate future are still in the offering. LEAVY, JOHN JOSEPH-GesueJack has always been an earnest partaker in school activities, on the basketball court, on the ball field and in the classroom, he always seeks to do his best. No slacker in the social whirl, he often finds recreation in trip- ping the heavy fantastic. He enjoys himself most, however, when whining down the ice in pursuit of a puck. Study at the Uni- versity of Detroit will fit him to be an engineer. LBBAY, JAMES RILEY!-Visitation-A perpetual grin and good nature to match are Smiley's notable virtues. This unvarying warmth has won the strong and appreciative friendship of his fellow students. Jim has conducted himself well in all his studies. A keen lover of the mathematical sciences, he tends towards a career in electrical engineering.

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NlcCANN, JOHN JOSEPH-Blessed Sacrament-John has ac- quired the nickname Brain Trust for his ability to attain high marks with apparently no effort. His curricular success has not hampered his engaging in extra-curricular activities, most recent- ly he has been a member of the Shamrock literary staff. Well suited for it mentally, John is desirous of becoming a doctor of medicine. MCCARTHY, JOSEPH WILSON-St. Gregory4Volts and amps are Mac's specialty, and perhaps are the reason behind his generating such electric magnetism to attract his many friends who share in his fun. His knowledge of canines has enabled him to display prize ribbons won by his wire-haired terriers. Through the courtesy of Mac 8- Co., too, our stage lighting effects have been professionally executed. ln the field of elec- tronics lies his future work. MCDONNELL, THOMAS JOSEPH-St. Matthew- Tom travelled far for his education all the way from St. Matthew's neighbor- hood. His uncle Father Frank Walsh has watched his progress with interest, and now the praductfa quiet, sincere, courteous, friendly and well-informed lad, a credit to his determination, rolls off the assembly line. His future is yet to be planned but it will be done carefully. McKENDRY, WILLIAM JOHN---St. Gregory--An enthusiastic, eager and ardent sport fan, Mac has displayed his best in the field of athletics. His natural inclination toward basketball, combined with a fine scholastic standing have made his years here a success. After completing his higher education at U. of D., Mac hopes to remain in the sports world as a columnist. 1947 NICLELLAN, BERNARD LINDSAY-St. Margaret Mary- A friend in need -Mac is ever willing to lend a hand and do what he can to help others. With an unusual talent in music, he plays a smooth violin in the school orchestra and has been a staunch member of the Glee Club for three years. Mac finds enioyment in all sports, but his special hobby is radio. He hopes one day to become a radio technician. McMAHON, JOHN MARTIN-St, John-Mac is a member of that considerable company which consists of returned war vet- erans, having served twenty-one months in the Navy, sixteen of them overseas. For three years he has been a mainstay of the varsity football team. After finishing High School he will prob- ably earn his living as a chemist. McMAS'l'ER, DARRELL JOHN-Our Lady Queen of Heaven-A clarinetist and pianist of great finesse, Mads interests have always been centered in modern musical circles. After two years' service in the school band, he went on to play in popular small dance bands in the city, Whether or not his musical abilities will continue to be used professionally, his associates will have many hours enioying his humor and musical abilites. MCNAMARA, DANIEL ANTHONY-St. Brigid----Don's a versatile lad whose yen for music has found him faithfully playing the clarinet for the Shamrocks for the past four years. Among his other interests are reading and dancing. Academically, physics with its fascinating phenomena interests him to the point of wanting to delve further into the field of electronics. On his graduation we will see Dan working for the Bell Telephone Co.