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

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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.

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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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McNEII., RAMON RUSSEl.I.fSt. Scholasfica-Cheerful yet sin- cere, friendly yet unobtrusive, Mac has always been a faithful supporter of Shamrock doings wherever they occurred. The an- cient art of fishing tops his list of hobbies and fills in the Summer months. An atomic world seems to beckon him, for although at ease with any subiect, Ray takes particular interest in the sciences. His persevering nature along with his other qualities almost as- sures his success as a research chemist. MINER, DONALD GEORGE-St, Brigid-Don is a perennial clown and one of the most tireless iesters of the Senior class. Sports, classroom, and a local fish market all partake of his boundless enthusiasm. He has played intramural football, and holds mem- bership in the Camera and Glee clubs. Genial, iaunty and iocu- lar Don will never lack friends, and his wit will see to it that they do not lack laughter. MINAR, JOHN JEROME-St. Brigid-A steady hand and the ability to remain calm and cool in any situation have gained for Jack the title of Master hunter. His quiet good-natured ways, together with his continual application in studies have brought him considerable recognition. Jack absorbs a great deal of knowl- edge ond enjoyment out of portraying his personal sentiments in writing, His future seems to indicate a course in chemical engineering. MOYNAHAN, JOSEPH TIMOTHY-Epiphany-Joe is a quiet, friendly sort of a person. Although his size has kept him out of the athletic department, he has made up for this by hard work in the band and in the classroom. Joe has shown himself to be a boy of good character, high morals, truly worthy to be called a member of Catholic Central High. eniofzd MUELLER, ROGER PAUL-Christ the King- Rag is a tall, good- looking fellow with a ready smile and a wit to match. His ex- cellence in golf and social demeanor is equalled only by his ease in getting along with people. Under the affectionate guid- ance of Fr. Kelly Rog has been spurred to new heights in Latin, After a temporary stop at West Point he plans to satisfy his lifelong ambition in the field of aviation. MULLALLY, JOHN VINCENT-St. Benedict-Each passing year has only served to impress upon those who knew him that Jack must have been born with that ever ready smile and easy-going manners. These qualities added to twelve years of Catholic education will greatly enhance his chances for success in his future occupation, at present he leans towards medicine, while bowling, basketball and baseball satisfy his sporting interests. MURRAY, JOHN CLIFFORD-Visitation-Jack is the material out of which the very backbone of the school is formed. He has engaged creditably in the athletic and musical activities of Catholic Central, he has been on the honor roll during all of his four years. Although his vocation is undecided, he plans to follow one which will enable him to benefit from his skill in and liking for mathematics. MURRAY, THOMAS PATRICK-St. Luke's- Pat's interests run the gamust from music, mechanics, and motors to just puttering around . But music must be his first love, since he is not only one of the mainstays of the band but also plays in a dance orchestra. Pat intends to make a future of mechanical engi- neering for which purpose he hopes to enter the General Motors Institute at Flint.