Catholic Central High School - Spires Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1943 volume:

,X 1943 SPIRES SPIRES Those lofty spires that pierce the sky, Whose shadows cloak the passe-rs-by. For years they've watched us work and play Like sentinels they'd stand all day. GYM And there's the gym, whose sturdy walls Have echoed back the cheers and calls. Of meetings, mixers, shouts, and songs ,' That roof has harbored count- less throngs. GIRLS' BUILDING You see that building 'cross the street? That's where the girls all used to meet To study and prepare their lives For business roles or good housewives. BOYS' BUILDING And last of all that structure there. So plainly marked with toil and wear. Provided shelter for the boys. Inclosed their study and their noise. jerry Radeke Editor-in-chief Lucille Napieralski Vincent Myszka Associate Editors aw Published by the Students of Catholic Central High School, Grand Rapids, Michigan .aaa Our Patroness Ave Maria! Star of the Sea! Lead all Americans to Victory. A Word About Mary When the people of the United States wish to speak to the people of England, Brazil, or any other foreign country, they do so through representatives called ambassadors and ministers. Analogously, when the people of Christ's earthly kingdom, Wish to make contact with any Person of the Blessed Trinity up in the Realm of Heaven, they do so through ministers, called saints, or better still, through their Ambassador, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Born on earth a human being, she truly realizes the trials and Wants of us poor mortals. Blessed as the Mother of Christ, she is in a splendid position to obtain divine aid for us Whenever we need it. Every day, We students at Catholic Central, start off our classes with a Hail Mary to the Mother of God. Unfailingly, she always responds to our plea, securing for us, Wisdom from the Holy Ghost to obtain Victory in Mental Training which we have achieved thus far. Then, too, her unseen aid was visibly recognized in the field of sports, as time and again, the Cougar lads, Wearing her glorious colors of BLUE AND WHITE, thrust defeat from their door by forming quiet huddles of prayer which ended in startling victories - significantly, a Victory in Physical Training. Last of all, it was through her intercession, that we enjoyed a very successful social year. Although all our activities were primarily fun and amusement, they were in reality a test - a test to determine the character and upbringing of Catholic Central youth - a true Victory in Social Training. At no time Whatever did our Ambassador to Heaven turn deaf ears to our pleas, or leave them unanswered. These temporal victories all came through Mary, just as our eternal victory in Heaven will some day come through her aid, too. ii 55 I Am Thy Servant A TRIBUTE f 1 Jggixxf ,b A kindly face, a loving smile, I yf flf fj.-jj!! A crown of silvery hair: A gentle hand, a heart of gold, p A 5 .r t Ah, such 3 MAN is rare! -it ,it j 3 fs! 1 C .X ' 1 -H ' ' He lived for His flock, he treasured '- 'V A' 'f his fold All this uiith ardent care. 5-:Q,yg L-kvv hp'qwM My God! Open the gates of Paradise! ' Y' L ' You have an ANGEL there! --jean Dutmer, '43 V IN MEMORIAM Bishop Plagens 11880-1943l 'Remember always that the sole anchor to which you can cling when lite becomes rough are your religion and the sound principles of character imparted to you by your teachers in Catholic Central High School. These were the Most Reverend Bishop Ioseph C. Plaqens parting words to the graduating class in l94l, his first year as Bishop ot Grand Rapids. Bishop Plageris carrie as a ruler ot the Grand Rapids Catholic diocese from Marquette only two short years ago and won the hearts of many by his kindly, friendly manners As he traveled on his confirmation tours throughout Western Michigan he gained recognition as the kindest shepherd ot Gods flock. His death, on March 3l, shocked everybody, As a child of four, Bishop Plagens settled with his parents in Detroit, Michigan, and received his early education there. He was awarded his master of arts degree lrom the University of Detroit, then entered St. Mary Seminary, Baltimore, Maryland, to study for the priesthood, and was ordained in l9U3 in Detroit, Alter serving in many parishes he was made aux- iliary bishop ot Detroit in l924 and ten years later was named bishop of Marquette. At the resignation ot the Most Reverend Bishop loseph G. Pinten he was appointed bishop ot Grand Rapids and was installed in St. Andrew cathedral, February, l9fll. Although his stay was short the memory of Bishop Plagens shall never die in the hearts ot those who knew him X WN X XQX Q3 if so 'W Ri ww QQ ,ff yell! ably if pa X f uh XJR ,, 1 fi-' 2 S' ,xi Q Xa, ff f Ziff 63, ' ' JW ,Q x I fy' ff ' KNXX MLN l . K I I X i 'l-if . ff' ' -' X K H. wx ffl W I N '1 A W ,7 Xing ' - '--vc ,', 4 X 10,5 I Xl '7, ' N fl ' , X T it fe if iss' it eblf f g cf 1 ...A, .5 -7 , . I! 1 T L, 47 ' in A Q I : ily. DE,-DICATION To our heavenly Mother, the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of these United States, and to Her special wards, our boys in the service, this book is humbly dedicated, Pledged to avenge an atrocity for which war was declared on her feast day, our boys are enduring sacrifices which words alone can never express. The blood they sweat, the pain they feel, the horrors of war they experience, - these can never be repaid. Nor can we ever hope to express sufficient gratitude to our Lady for the miraculous work she is doing in their behalf as well as our own. These things are beyond the scope of mortal man and can never be fully repaid. We can only pray - and pray hard - that We may soon become worthy of a lasting peace in this world, and one day enjoy an everlasting victory with Her in Heaven. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did , . . CLincolnD .M sm 4 Q W K if MWA ki fz5,?QQi,eW, me ,. '35, K , ,,. S b , -:xy , srl , Tg3ff2QQ2gg, vx . V-QW-in QV: ,,,5giw,1i.Lf'w A? 1 M ,.fff.m.- rw f I gb R 1,,.mf.,, ,, ffiffl A U. V-f,.3,A.4 .fx Y Q, fa iiiSi?E75'Q2:-'IQ-,Qflffffp- Q . Y if J, W fy-f' ifgf, . , W. 2 mfw . Fw, H' yy? 2 YM-cf. 153, , L w X , X 5 ,. . , N .- . Y , 'K' r fm. 'ilk , f -511,5 . Y, ' T ADMINISTRATION and RELIGION INSTRUCTORS 'li ...... 4,--. I.. -ul w.,,,.s D Rev. William I. Murphy Rev. Thomas I. Bolger Principal Vice-Principal Rev- Iames P' Flannery Rev. Charles D. Brophy Rev. Edward N. Alt Superinlendent ET' -'Q 3 X. .' N-1 .- Rev. Ierome E.. Sydloski Rev. Aloysius V. Ulanowicz Rev. Iames P. Ycxger Rev. Iohn A. Breitenstein 1 KJ f 3 E 2331 '51 Sophomore Religion Class Living Their Religion Rev. Robert W. Heyer Father Heyer and Class o o e YT Hvligiun i ? f ' ' 'sgfsisfrl 4'-v FACULTY FACULTY DIRECTORY Most Rev. Ioseph C. Plagens . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop oi the Diocese Rev. Iames P. Flannery . . . Superintendent Rev. William I. Murphy . . . Principal RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTORS Rev. Edward N. Alt . . . Rev. Edward A. Breitenstein Rev. Charles D. Brophy . . Rev. Robert W. Heyer . Rev. Ioseph E. Murphy . . Rev. Ierome E. Sydloski . . Rev. Aloysius V. Ulanowicz Rev, Iames P. Yager . . . Religion Religion Religion Religion Religion Religion Religion Religion Rev. Thomas I. Bolger . Vice-principal, English LAY FACULTY Mr. Herman Iohnson . . . Miss Doris Kardes . . . Mr. Edward Killoran . . Mr. Lucien Bartnick . . Miss Millicent McElwee . . Mr. Theodore Sowle . . . . Band. Orchestra Physical Education Physical Education. Athletic Coach Physical Education. Assistant Coach Dramatics. Speech . . Track Coach, Physiology. Bookkeeping Miss Thelma Willacker . . . Secretary-Clerk SISTERS ON THE FACULTY Sister Agnes Regina . . Chemistry, General Science. Algebra Sister Aloysius Marie . . Geometry. Business Arithmetic Sister M. Annabel . . .... Biology Sister M. Annette . . Music Chemists at Work Taking Down Notes Bob and Lloyd Sl'il'lIl'P DIRECTORY Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister M. Aquin . . .......English M. Bonaventure . . Stenography, Typing M. Borgia . . . . Latin. Algebra M. Casimir . ..... Art M. Christina ........ Biology M. Clare ......... History M. Damien . Algebra, Solid Geometry, Business Arithmetic. Trigonometry M. Dominica .... Supervised Study M. Edna . . . . Iunior Business, Bookkeeping. Secretary M. Edwin . . ...... History Elizabeth Mary . .... Music M. Eucharia . . . English. Latin M. Euphemia . . English, Algebra, Iournalism Gertrude Marie . . . Latin. English M. Gervase . . . Physics, Algebra, General Science M. Honora ......... English M. Huberta ........ English M. Ida . English. History, Homemaking Ignatius Loyola ...... Secretary M. Irma . . . . English, French M. Iames . . . . Sociology, Civics M. Ioan ....... History. French Ioseph Marie . Stenography, Bookkeeping M. Laurentina ....... History M. Miriam . . . Library M. Noella . . . History M. Petronilla ....... Chemistry M. Roberta . Sociology. Civics. History M. Rosalina ........ English Rose Catherine . . . English, Economic Geography Rose Marie .... Algebra, Geometry M. Theodotta . . Bookkeeping, Typing, Stenography M. Veronica ......... Latin M. Zita . . Geography, Iunior Business Sophs Tackle Shakespeare Senior English Class Latin Students 0 0 0 .-1 Language F,,.r'fg fn- ffm Concentrate Now! McCormick Reciting 60 Words per Minute Deep Study o o o .1 lfumnwrvinl 4rfpf.f7'MZW' 2 I9 . '14, if , ' : SENIORS 7? f I I QW ? - 1 X 'vo ML, 'arf' 'L lla f -np.--A ' M, In pfff . , f K. FY---N - -A, g. X S MM f,.W W X x 16' my-9 81 C1..-,mp SENICR OFFICERS President: Edwin Baes ig Vice-President: Margaret Wahliield Secretary : Bernice Pawloski Treasurer: Robert Renis It's A11 Over Now Past memories, hopes and fears of our senior year under the leader- ship of Sister M. I-lonora and Sister M. Rosalina are bound in this book. From its 267 members, Edwin Baes was chosen president, Margaret Wahlfield, vice-president, Bernice Pawloski, secretary, and Robert Renis, treasurer. Our memories, which we will long remember and hold dear, are the successful thousand-dollar Gala Nite, the victorious City Cham- pionship, which We Won for the first time in nineteen years, our twice Weekly religion classes, those occasional Masses in the Cathedral, the short but welcomed diocesan supremacy of our Most Beloved Bishop, and our numerous social events. Termed under social events are our roller skating parties held at Ramona Gardens, our mixers held in our own gymnasium, and last but not least, the grand social event of the year, the Sno-Shuffle. Reverend Edward Colnon, SJ., who conducted our retreat from Ianuary 27 to Ianuary 29, further explained to us the Catholic Way of Life and the need for living it even after graduation. Our graduation on Iune 10 completed our memories of the year with Rev. Ralph Gallagher, S.I., Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois, delivering the fare- well speech. Our tears are bound in the War-torn world which We must enter. We depart from our school days into this World and with the help of God, hope for success. CLASS OF '43 4aaQ'aJ... 41140 qoaeaifaoliae School Dismissed K . l -I - ..w.- J .. W - .r f -5 -Ka 4 we ll-Nr-'.,4 A ' f 111 ,mini .ff 'fy X S2'I'1-K,!i1 Nil As 25? ,I-13, 1 '7 31.15 li 31: If fy. rw... , ALICKI, GEORGE, Jllg ' lizlslu-llmzlll. ARMDCK, DONNA JEAN, Red S.l'.l'. AUGUSTINE. ROSEMARY. Gus S.l'.1'. AULBACK. MARGARET. Marge S.l'.l'., Stull:-ul Ummm-il l'rvs., l'Iucli4li:u1 l'r1-s. HAES, EDWIN, Ed S4-ninr Class l're-sislm-nl. Nlumnu-rs, Var sity, lfmwtlrall, Spin-s. Stualx-nt Council. lius:-lmll, llAI.I'EROWlf'Z. NORDERT Bert Stmlvnt Cnunl-il. liusvlmll BALZAK, RUTH. Chicken S.l'.K'.. l.ilvr:1ry, Mix:-cl l'horus. BARTH, ANNE MARIE. Annie l-'rs-nch Clulr l'r4-s., S.l'.i'. Iliuv :xml While. Quill :mul Scroll, BESFEY, HELEN, Flesh S.I'.C.. Stuslvnt K'num'iI. HELLGRAPH. EILEEN. Cutie S.l'.l', HENZER, JEROME. Jerry, IIERHEU, SOPHIE, Skipper. BERNARD, JOHN. Bruiser Varsity l'r--s.. lhmtlunll Capt. li:lslu-tlmll. BLADEY, STEPHEN. Slew-. HLOMQUIST. THOMAS. T0m. a .gi i '4 fr 5, A rf' ii IIOOTH, IIARIIARA, Blondie S.l'.I'., Mumnu-rs. Mixwl Cliurus. IIOSMAN. JOSIE, Jn S.l'.I'., Lilmrziry. Studi-nt Council Vim-- l'rn-S. IIOULE, THEHESA, Terry S.I'.C., Lilirziry. IIOURJOIIN. MARY, Mickie S.l'.F. IIOWLICR, IRENE, Ike S.l'.l'., Spin-s, Library, ElIC'llllIIlI'l V in--pri-s. llRANIl l', .lOHN. J0hnnie. IlRAIINS1'lINEIIlI'IR. I. U fl I, I. IC. Jinx S.I'.C., Pulatinian, Stiuli-nl Cuiim-il. IIRl'1I'H'I'ING. RAYMOND, Raya IIIKICHZA, EIIGI-INE, IIN-eze. IRIIRGSTAHIJGR, IIARIIARA. Bobbie l,ilxra1'y Svc., S.I'.C. IIURINSKAS. GERALDINE. GL-rrie S.I'.l'., Munima-rs, Illum- nml Whilv. IIIIRNETT. ROSEMARY, Rosie Lilirziry, S.l'.C'., SlIICll'I'll Cunn- vil, Euvlidiun. IIUSH. MARY. Iiushie S.I'.l',. Munimvrs. Mix:-nl Vlmrus. CAMPBELL, BETTY. Belts S.I'.l'., Mumnn-rs Svc. VAMPIIELI.. MARY. Camp S.l'.K'.. Mixn-il L'l1urus, llillillllllflll l'ri-s., Mummc-rs Vim-1--pros., Oulu Nih- l'u-chziirnmn. S.l'.C'., Grarluziiu in Musiv. FAVANAUGH, NORMA, Norm Mummn-rs Vim--pros., S.l'.C. CEBELAK. NORMAN. Nurm. FENTILLI, DELORES. Un S.l'.I'., Mummc-rs, CHULSKI, GENI'IVIEVI'I, .Ienny S.I'.K',, Mix:-ml Uhurus, FOFHRAN, CATHERINE, Kay S.l'.l'., M u ni me-rs. Mixi-sl Fliurus. FONARII, C'ONSTANI'I'I, l'0nniv I rc-nrh Club. UORRIGAN, MARIJANE, Corky S.I'.C. CRONIN, IDELORES. Dolly S.I',l', FITDDAHY. LOUIS. Louie Luke, 1 K' -A , - srxiw'-'ax , f,Q5g.gig . ... F. . 5 :I ff, 11 ' f KM: '5'N-or 1 . l'ZARNlE4'lil. MARGARET. Margie S.l',l'. 1'Zl'1RNll'HUW'SKl. YVILIJAM. ulfillf' IIAIHLE. JOHN. J11h11ni1'. IIALEY. ROBERT. Huh Varsity S1-1-.. l,ihr:1ry, Sl111l1-ni C111111- 1-11. IIANIELSKI. YYANDA. W'indy S.I'.i', DARK. l.AWRENl'E, Larry I':1I:11i11i:m l'1'1-s.. Spirvs Assn. l'f1l1l111'. IIAYEY. l'ATRll'lA, Pnl S.l'.1A.. IVI1ln1m1-rm, Mixm-11 i'l11rr11.. l'1111'li1Ii:11. llEElll'IRl.Y, l'A'l'Rll'lA. Pals Miv-1I Vhrrrlls. S.I'.l'., I':llCliIl' 1:111. IDE GENNARO. ANGELO. All1zis- Nlixml Q'hu1'11s, l uu1l1:1ll. IDEISS, JOHN. Ilia- 'l'r:11'l1. Varsity. DE KOR. JEAN ANN. linkin S.I'.l'. UENIIOF, DONNA, lluIly. , 9 Ill-ISPRES, ROBERT, Bah 1111111 Cllllllfil. DRENTON, JOHN. Johnnie, IDRIEBURG. ROBERT. Huh, Yaxrsily. 'l'1':11'l1. Mixml 4'l11vr11s. S111- llRlSl'Ol.l.. THOMAS. Tom 81111111111 f'Ulllll'il, IIUDLEY, ROBERT. Hub M111111111-1'N. 'I'r:11'l1, Varsity. Mixn-fl l'h111-us, Ushc-rs. DUFFY. MARY LOU. Duff S.I'.4'.. Mixwl Vhnrxls. DITTMER, JEAN. Jinx S.l'.C'.. Min-11 l'h111-us, 8111111-111 1'1111m'il. DUTMERS, DONALD. Dutch Varsity. lizxskvthaxll. EARIJLY, KYRAN. Red Errl Ifr1-111'h Flulr. EMERSON. ROY, Harry James O1-vh1-slr:1. 'I'r:11'l1, Yxnrsity. Iizmd. ERAZMUS, MARGARET, Mnrg ' Mixml f'hill'llS, S.l'.l'. FARAGE, JOSEPH, Joe Hnml, Che-1-rl1-:11l1-r. 8111111-111 0111111-il. THE ABSENT SON A letter arrived in the morning mail,- It's probably a note from our jim. You see, he's quite far from the folks at home And news of our boy has been slim. A note with his love, his dreams of home - The hardships of war he won't tell - But we here at home have our faith in jim, For we know his courage so well. The letter is opened with trembling hands, Poor ma, nearly bursting with joy: But ecstasy soon from her face takes leave, Today's note is not from her boy. A gold star now reigns on our service Hag. Our jim did his part till the end. A love more than this shall never be found, That a man gives his life for a friend. -Thomas B. Frenzer at PERFECT LOVE FARRAR, IIETTY JANE, Short S.l'.C.. Library. Euclidian. Fl'IHSENl lCI.ll. JAMES. Jimmy. FISH. DONALD, Zt'ek Foutlrall, Varsity Sgt.-at-arms, Spirvs, llslu-rs, Studi-nl Cmlm-il l'r1-s., Mixml Clmrus. FISHER. URBAN, Urh Varsity. 'l'olmis, lfcmtlmall. l lTZGERAl.Il, EVELYN, Evite S.l'.l'. FUX, llE'l l'Y, Bets S.l'.L'. FRENZER, THOMAS, Tom Student t'uuncil, 0l'L'llL'Sll'2l, llaml. llshcr, Drum Major. FULVI. l.0lllSE, l.ou. GAI.l.AGHER, RICHARD, Dirk Varsity. lfoutlmall, liasl-hall. GERKE, ROSEMARY. fluke S.l'.C., liluv and WllllK'. GIBSON, SUZANNE. Sue S.l'.C.. Studi-nl Cllllllvll. GlI I lN, MARY, Cliff S.l'.C., Spin-s, Mixm-nl Chorus. Bluu and Whitt-, Quill mul Scroll. GILMORE, JEAN, Gillie S.l'.l'., Spin-s. GIOIA. MARIE, Mivkey S.l'.t'. lil.0WAl'Kl, l-I ll W A R ll , Ed l tmtluall, llaslu-tlrall, Varsity. Mixn-ml Ulmrxis, llasolmll. There is such thing as perfect love That stays and never dies Affection that comes from above There is such thing as perfect love Purer than the bright white dove Exalted to the skies There is such thing as perfect love That stays and never dies. -M. Gary Gleason Lab Period HIIUW.-U'IiI, IAIRIIAINE, l,orry. 4iI.UWAI'Ixl. RAYMOND, Ruy. GUIIZIVZ, 'l'HEHIIUHE, Tx-fI Sluvlvnl Ilnlllvil. lLREIIUN'IAK. YYHNNE. Yunni4- N.l'.l'. IIARNISII. MAX. Munn Html--nt l'1-uxllvil, IIQIU-rs, Mixwi VI:-Irllx. 14:1--Imll, IIARIIIS. MARY Y I Ii G I N I A , I'lllI4Iy l.iIn':u'y, Emu-liwlirm. S.I'.l'., Mixwl I'Im1llS. Spin-N, II.-KI!'l'NYI'II.l,. liI'1'I I'E. Sugar S.I',l'., Mixvul Vlmrlla. IlEIII'lR'l'. II E I. E N. ll0Ili1- S.l'.l'., I.iIn':nry I'1'--s., Sluaiwnt Iuum-ll, IIEI IfEliAN. MARY JANE, Ile-IIn ' S.l'l', IIENVIR, EI.EANUR, EI S.I'.l'. IIEXVIR. ll'I,UREN1'E, l Iu S,I',l4. IIERNES, INIRUTIIY. lint S.I',l'., SIIIITS, 5 4, 1' h I ? II0l l EIl, GLORIA. Hoff HOGAN, LEE, I,0l ' Illxvlw. 'I'l'm'I,, Mixml 1'I1m'u IIORTER. RUTH, RuIhi1- S.I'.1'. HOST, IJURUTIIY ANNE. lint S l'l'. HOST. EMMA JEAN, Emmy S.I'.t'.. Him--I Vlwrvn HOST. JAMES, Jim lkllvrw HUVVE, EDWARD. Eddie Mix--+I i'IwruN, Ikh-rx. lllmtlull Mlxmlm-rs, Yzuwity. JUHNSUN, JUNE, Johnny l.iIfr:ll'5, Stmlvnl Vmlln-ll, JUSVVIFK. HARIIARA, Jolt Nlnlnnnwrx, S.I'.i'., Ifll-m'I1, JUNGHANS, IIERNAIHNE, lh'rni1- SIIHIVIII l':-um-ll, S.l'.l KAEIIIN, I!E'I I'Y ANNE. IIvrlhn S.l'.k'., Nlllnxvm-VN. Stud QIUIIIICII. KAHNUSKI, LEONE. l.u- S.I'.l'.. Spin'-NN, Mu--nl Vlxmux KAMERA, ELAINE, Marie, KAMINSIU, LURRAINE. l,0rry 5111114-nl l'uum'il. S.l'.i'. S1-n'. KARAS, MARIAN, More lulllllIlll'l'S KIGENAN, MIVHAICI., Miko Slmh-nl Cuum-il, Ikhunnmu Kl'Il.l.lCR, i'ATHl'IRlNl'I. filthy S.l'.l'. Kl'Il.l.l'IR, MAllGARE'I', Peg lilun- :mal W'hiln-, Spin-s, Nlixu-ni i'hnrl1s, S.l'.1'., l.ilvr:1I'y. Stull:-nl i'uxum'il, Kl'IR.lES. JOHN, Jim Uslu-rs. KEICJIQS. RllSAl.l-ZEN. Rosie S.l'.K'. KLINE, ININALIL llon. KIJNKIIAMMICR, JOHN. Jack llshvrs, I.ilvl'u1v, Student Cmtm-il, Mixed l'ltnrus. KNAPIC, DUNALID. llun. KNAPE, .l0SHl'll, Juv l'sln-rs, l.ilurnl'y l'rt-s. KOENIDHRS. LUIS. Kindcrs H.l'.K'., Mixed Clmru KUNWINSKI, SYl.Vl'1STliR. liunwi4'. KOWAl.1'ZYli, Mll'HEAl.lNl'I. Mirki-y S.l'.l'. 1 E f' . -if X v 1 fs? r--F f , Mr. Kclminski - Icmitor ETERNAL PEA CE When dark shadows gather 'round us, And dangers loom on every side. We pray to heaven - which we must, To seek it for our guide. On Calvary - in the terrifying night, You can hear the jewish snares, And on our battlefield, with all its might, You can hear the soldiers' prayers. Father, forgive, - they do not know, He says with a wreath upon His head. But the soldier in the trench below, just bows his head, instead, The Peace which Calvary gives to mankind, Drew the world back again ,- But the peace which was won, by the blood of our men,- Shall never be challenged again. -Lawrence Dark Somber, Studious Seniors NOT ALL RETURN Train whistles blew midst this mother's tears. Shed because this mother fears For her own dear son who leaves today. It is her wish that he should stay. This son of hers is handsome, too, But he can't see why his ma feels blue, He doesn't seem to understand Why she so tightly holds his hand. He bowed his head towards hers and said, Mother, why all these tears you shed? 'Tis true that I must leave today, But when I come back, I'm here to stay. Upon that mother's rose-red cheek, Tear after tear rolled a briney creek, Each one its searing mark did burn, My son, she said, Not all return. ' -Richard Julien. '43 'k MUSINGS IN A WINTER WOODS In majestic splendor there they stand Their vaulted spires high. Laden with the purest snow. They reach up to the sky. Covered with this coat of down The hare boughs seem enhanced, And standing there I gaze in awe, My very soul entranced. 1. The masterpiece of God are these, The immortal Kilmer said. For they will live to see the day, When mortal man is dead. In varied form they spawn on earth, They provide us many needs. And as always God's art is shown. For they grow from tiny seeds. And as I leave these sacred grounds And turn my steps away, I feel if I've talked with God, That I now know how to pray. -Lee Hogan KOZAK, DANIEL, lJan. KOZIEJ, EUVYARD. Ed 'l'I':u'k, KRZYYVUSZ, EDWARD, Keeho lizxlul. KUHN, FRANK, l ralIki9 Ushers. KWYIATKQPWSKI, ESTHI-IR, UuH0lls S.l'.l'. KWWATKUVVSKI, l,UK'lI,l.l'I. l,Ufy S.l'.l'. LE MIRE, AUVERNE, Verne Iiasn-lmll, LEWIS, RUTH. Ruthie H.l'.l',. Mixml l'huru LINSLEY, MARGARET. fVlnprgie S.I'.k'.. Mixed C'lmru l,0I4'TlS, uERAi,n, Jerry , iam.-imil. MAKAREWWVZ. IRENE, Rl'nit ' 5.i',i'., Mix--41 f'hm'i1s, NIARVKINI, JOSEPHINE. Jn S.l'.l'. MARKFII., IJURUTI-IY, llul. MARKUSKI. NURBHHT. Kn0hie Nils:-lizxll. MARTIN. DONALD. llun. il' MATULAITIS. MARGARET, Mugs S.l'.i'., Mixn-ml Vhnrus, Ulm- mul Wliih-. Ml'l'0LLOUGH, FRANK, Mcl'utls Varsity, MC' l'0RMIl'li, JOSEPH. Milt I-' n 0 l b an I l, Vawsiiy, Nlixn-rl l'hurus, Pulzitiuialn, Iiuskvllmzill, Ruse-lmll, MUDERMUTT, JOHN, Jack l i'vn1-li, Mumnu-rs. MVGINN, RlTl'ER'I', Rune Siualvnl l'uum'il, llshn-rs, Varsity, Mim-d Uhm-us. iN1lII1lllll'!'5. 'l'1-:i Ml' KICIVER, MARGEAN, Marin- ' MCNEIL, JEAN, McNult S.l'.l'. MENCINSKI. JEAN. i'him'ky Ml'lRCAN'l'AN'I'l'I. LENA. IA-4- 5.l'.l' MHSSUCR, JOHN. Jack Varsity, Stuih-nt Umilwil. Sliuli-nt Mulmpxvr. MES'l'ER, RUTII, Pug liluv :mil Whiu-, S.I'.l'., Slumlvnl Cunn- vii. MILLER, CHARLES, l'huuk Library. MILLER, RAYMOND, Rayz Mixwl l'l.i-ru-., Vurhitv llehvw MINUGUE. MARY A N N H , Minnie I'ululiuiull View--lvrvh., S.l'.l'.. Mixn-sl Chorus. MISIEWIVZ, LUIS. Muusvy. MOONEY. EILI-Il-IN, l'ennuls. MULVIHILL. JAMES, Big Jim. MORIARTY, ROBI-IR'l'. Boh. MURPHY, JOSEPH. Jue l,ihr:1ry, Stmhnl fnum-il. MYSZRA, VINVENT, Vim-1- lishi-rs S--v., Spiri-s, Min-n! Chorus. NADER. WILLIAM, Bill Stuclvnt Ummm-ll NAJAR, ANNE, Annie S.l'.l'. NAPIERALSRI, LUl'Il.I,E, Lucy S.l',l'., L i I- r an 1' y. Spin-vs, liluv :md Whitv. NEIS, WILLIAM, Bill I,ihr:iry. I':nl:itini:m, Iilui- :mul Whih-. Q- -3' Y 4 fx 'S N Q, 4 . A 5' 1-v LS? , an I .l J NIIIICIVSIXI, ICICICNIVIC. Sqlu'c7w S.l'.l' YHRTUN, VHARLES. Hf'hIlN. 4lI,l'1'Yl'f.fK1'lx. HELEN, Hn-I-1-ll Sll'.l'. 1IYI-flihl.lCl'fI 'l', MARY. ln-rnml1y S.l'.i', l'ARAl'li.-L S'l'lCl.I.A, SN-ll flllxml l'l1uru-. l'AVl'l,1NYSIil. liElCNll'E. lh'rni1 ' l'l:lsf S1-l'r'u-1:xl'y. S.l'.i'.. liluv :lml Wlnlv, Mlx--fl l'lun'nlQ. l'El'UR, l RXNl'l'IS, l rnn S.l',l'., Mixul l'lmruw. I'l'ISlxU. GI'Ili. kl,IlINl'I, .l1-rrv S.I'.l'., Mix.-nl Vlmrm. lvlulnml-rs. I'l-I'l'ERS. MARILYN, IH-lv S.l'.l'., Mlm-1l l'lIHI'llw, llluz- :mul XK'llil1' l'I'I'l I'I'I', VIRGINIA. fiinny. 'lN.-XRD, IIICRNAIlE'l I'l'f. IH-rnim-' S,l'.l'.. Sl ll 4l 1' n l Vmllwil Hrvllw-lun l'I'l'Sl'H, JOHN. Blick Slvlrvx. Slmln-nt I'-mm-il. l.iln':nry Yiw- pull 'wr PLASKA, RITA. lllundi0. l'Ul,Al'K, LURRAINE. Buttons S.l'.l'.. Stull:-ul 4'-mm-il, PULASKEY. PEGGY, Peg Lillrzny Vim--xvlw-X., S,l'.l'. l'0TERAl'li, RAYMOND, Rug Mnnlnnrx, lllm- :lull Whit' Spil'1'S, l'0WEl.I,. l.UK'll.l.E, l1un'y S.I'.i'., Mixml Vlwrux, l,xlu'ury. POWERS, INILORI-IS, Sis Nlxxllxlxwlw, Min-ll K'lmruf. RAUEKE, JEROME. Jerry Spin-s l'Irlilul'. lllm' :nhl NYIHM Stumlm-nl t'uum'il, Quill :xml S4-rull, 'I'.-unix RAKOWSKI, l-IIIWIN, Ed. Mllrlmxmwlw. RANDAZZO, FERRO, l Bfn Mix--nl l'l1:vr11f, lluull, Ulvlu-Nlru RAZMITS. JUSEPHINE, Ju S.l'.i'. RENHERG, EUVVARU, Ed Fun- l lan l l. Yurnly, Nlullxuu-rx Scivlu-v. RENIS. ROBERT, Holy Spxru-X, Vzllwily, lllllf- :mul Wllih Nlixurl Vlmrus. lNlulmnvr:1. lfmllluzlll. Vlzn- 'l'nf:xsu1'n-r, ll:nN'lmIl, 'Q I'LL FIGHT 'TIL THE LIFE IS GONE FROM ME The sun sinks fast from desert skies, And night moves in with its deathly chill: I say a prayer as my comrade dies. Then I utter a curse as mad men will, And ask myself if it's really true: Good Lord, have I any right to kill? For a moment the thought of the life I knew Seems like a picture in my mind: But the vision of death still clouds my view. I look about, and am startled to find That I've advanced too far: not a friend in sight Little hope for me now: oh, Fate, be kind. When day comes again, with revealing light, I wonder just what I shall see ,' But. come what may, with all my might, RETTIG. JOHN, Johnny Suuln-ul Council. REYNOLDS. GEORGIA, George S.l'.1'. REYNOLDS, WENDALL. Windy, RINRUS, MARY. Rink. RUGUSZRA, GERALD, Jn-rry. RDNAN. FREEMAN, Duck Sch-xxvv, ROSE, VIRGINIA, Ginny Miwd l'h-wus, S.l'.l'. ROSl.ANlEl', EDWARD. Rosh-. RUDNIK, MAXINE, Max S.l'.l'. SAMIEF, WAIILAUE, Sammy l.iln'ury, Stucln-ni Cuum-il, Dim- uuzl While, 'Frau-k. SANDUSKY. THOMAS. Sandy Nlixm-ni lihlbfll-. SAUER. EDWARD. Ed. SFIIAAR, RITA, Real S.I'.l'., Mixed Chorus, Student Council. SUHEIERN, LUIS, Ln S.l'.K',, Mix:-ml Vhurus. S1'Hll'TEl.. RIl'H ARD, Dick Varsity. I'll fight 'til the life is gone from me. -Bob Renis At the Mixer nf- Smiles Galore Amaieur Contestants f!-V 1 QA fl SFHMIDT, BERNARD, Bernie Ch m-1- x'l4-zulu-r. SCHMIIIT. ROIJEHIYK, Rod Mix:-il K'h1u'ils, l'sln-rs SCHMITT, LUIS. SA'l1milly S.l'.k'.. MiYwl fluwruf. SCHMITT, MARY, Svhmitty S.i'.i'. Vu-H.. M i x -- Stunh-nt Vnum-il. SVHOENHOFEN. l'ATHERlNE. Kate S.l',l'. SUHUTTEN. ANNE. S1'hotty S.i'.K'., Mixn-rl Clmrus. SCHRAUWEN, MAURICE, M0rrie Stumin-nt l'uum'il, SVHULTE. LOIS, lluh'h S.l'.f'.. Stuclvm Uuum-il, SCHWEITZHR, MARY LOU. l,0u S.l'.l'., Spirvw, SHERMAN. PAUL. Shrrm lm Fi-rrlv l rum'uia Vim SlEBl'INEIl'HER, JAl'QUEI,lN. Jackie S.l'.l'. SIEMIUN. HERNAIDETTE. Bernie S.l'.l'. SIENHUN, GERNIAINE, .lt'I'rit ' S.i'.l'. SIRES, NAUMI, Si S.l'.l'., Him-ni K'hurllQ. i'fm'lirIi:un SKURY, JAMES. Jim 'l'r1u'ii. LL-.QX 1 I , f . QW 5 :ff 5 f fa Ev mv , -,EA fii i 12 U X , sex Q 3. SMIGIICI.. 4'l.,uu-zxrlfz, --lm.- rmmm.-I-S, slf1.l.lvAN, lmRu'rm', --mn s.l-.mx SMITH, ALMA JANE, '-Al s.1x1'., num- :xml wmv-. sUl,l,lvAN. MARY, Sully x.l'.c', smrrn. Mun' ANNE, --sminyu slum. mm- mm wnm.-. sm- SURUWIVZ. mrzmz, --lu-mv' s.r.v. 114-nt l'uum'il. l':lI:ntini:u1. Quill :xml Scroll. SYREK- ESTHER. HES., S-Vi.. SMIIIIII. MARY LUV, SnliHy S.l'.l'.. Stluh-ni Vmlluvil, Mum- SZOKAY FLURENVE' ..I,ln-. S-I,-fl '5- 1' v f - - - .. ,., H in sNnw. VINHQNT. --vi.-k. .,f.r'Hkg N. S0llUl,IfISKI, Juslcvn, --an If nu, lsaflx-1:11. vs rr' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ,IWM N 'F ' 'N 'N 5 'l'Al,l1,MAN. qollx. J-umm.- x' 1. 1- S i 1 y, lf.,..u.n1l, lumix. sulun'l4A, I-'lmNc'lf:s, --Nun.-y s.l'.c'. 1- W -V N f 'SA Slillli.-L lslmmkli, --lm- 114-If, '1'm.4x. VHQMAS' LURRAINPY' 'l'0mmy S.l',i'. s'rAsmIx. mNs'mNrr:. --umm s,l'.c'., wm.-.1 vim.-us, 'MX'N-- f 'AA1R'fFf- 'ff F- -V s1'lf:l,Tl-ik. ICIAEANUR. --HI s.l'.v. TQWN5H 'N - J TN- - '- sTlm',l l'oN, .IAMI-IS. '-slmm- Immun-nr.f.l1. mmay. 1f'.,.,f1m11, TVRUTA- -'URN 'W -'Ulf'- Mlm-d t'Imr1:s. VAN ISUREN. TIIOMAS, Van Rumi, 0l'm'lu-wlrzl, YlCNl'IhI.ASl'I, l,l,UYll. Von:- Mixvml Vlwrua. liars:-hall, Yl'IIllH'IlUG. VYlI.l.lAM, Hill Mxxv-rl l'hul'll-f. lklu-ra. Stumh-nt Vmllwul. YUSS. 'l'H1lMAS. Tum 'l'r:u'Ix. W.MiNI'IR. l'IS'l'l'II.I.l'f. SIvIl. WAllI,If'llCI.lY. MARGARICT, Hhillflln Mixvzl I'hnrus. S.I'.l'.. S1-niur 1'l:u-.S Vim--mx-S. WAI,1'ZAlx, AlllCl,lNl'I. Ark S.l'.4', WALSH. .l1lSl'II'll. .Iu4-. WASRI'II.IS, lIl'IRNl1'l f, llc-rnic-. W'l'I.-KYHII. TIIUMAS, Tum Mumms-rs. INl1vrs, Mixml Vhnrus, NYl'IlH'fR, MARY, Rui Nlunmlv-rf. S.l'4'. WIICIIICNHA, MAXINE. Max S.I'.1'., Silnlvlxl l'vvun1'iI. WIICRSMA. M.-kRGARl'I'l' ANN. VYi4-rsis- S.l'l' Wll'IRZf'llUI,SKl. LURRAINIC. Larry S.I'.i'. V5'll,l.Al'KlCR, JAMES, Jim Ihnml, Spirn-4, Ush:-rs. Druln N:u.i1Ir, Www? K ,vas - A . S' 4 A A VVILLIAMS. JUHN. N'ln0we- Xurflry, I4 fvvl Il-ull, Iruvlx. VVINVKO. l'lC'l'l'lR. Pete Illwxw. Svml-nt 1'-vvlnrll. W'lTf'ZAK. DOROTHY. U0llil ' S.I'.l'. VVl'l'TROVVSKl, Al,ll'l-I, NYM VVODARHK. BARBARA, Harb S.I'.i'. S,l'.4'.. Mum! Vlwrvl YYUHMAN, MARGARET. RBh1 ' S.I'.l'. VVUJTASZICK, I'Il'GlCNlC. Davie I vvfv Hvull. Iiuw-lvull. Svurlwnl l'uun4'iI Vivu-prvs., Yursily Yum--plw-5. W0.l'l'Ul,l'IWll'Z. URSIYLA. I'rMiv S.l'.K'., MIM-:I Vlmru-. WVRIGHT. MARl'Hl,l.A. Marry S.l'.l'.. M um mf-rf, Max l'llm'us, XVURN. DOROTHY, ll0r1. WYSUVKI. ICIIIVIUND, POD-l'0I'kil1s. ZAMIHROYVSKI, JUHN. lnmic Mumuul ZIUNIKUVYSKI. MAXINFI. M2lx S.l'.l'. 7, ' A. i Egfr M w f F Graduate in Music Catholic Central School ot Music pre- sented Mary Margaret Campbell as a piano graduate in a recital that was given in May in the St. Cecilia Hall. Mary Margaret has reached this end after eight years of study and practice under the direction ot Sister M, Annette. Artistic interpretation was outstanding in her many performances. Her choice of selections for her recital gave evidence of the high cultural attainment of the young artist. Mary Margaret has been accompanist lor the Mixed Chorus through her tour years ot high school as well as soloist on many occasions. Miss Campbell was assisted in her re- cital by another prospective graduate, Marilyn Eardley, and other members ot the school, The following repertoire was used for Before the Recital Sonata in G minor Opus 22 . Schumann presto movement Etude Ap. lU No. 12 .... Chopin Fantasia in C minor . . Bach Rigoletto Paraphrase . , Liszt Fantasie Impromptu . . Chopin Malagueno ..,.,.. Lesuona Artists Lite ........ Strauss First Piano f Mary Margaret Campbell her recital: Second Piano f Marilyn Eardley S ' W' h P' emors It out lctures GLEASON, MURRAY, Glen Mummt-rs, I.itnr:u'y, Mixwl Clmrus. GRABINSKI, JOSEPH, Gabby Mixed Chorus, Library, Mum- Y'l'lUl'S. J ULIEN, RICHARD, .lukes. SAFRANSKI. MARGARET. Marge S.I'.C. STODDARD, ARTHUR, Art Fnotliall All-Statv, Varsity, TARCZYNSKI, MILO. Uncle Mike Mixosl Chorus. Sfllllvllt Council. WEBER. REYNOLDS. Rennie. WOLFORD, PRYLLIS, PhiI. VOSS, MARY JANE, Gnuch Lilxrariai Tom Albers . Iames Canfield Charles Clapp Ioseph Davis . Robert DeWildt Raymond Falba John Golzynski BOYS IN SERVICE Fourteen valiant heroes of the class of '43 have unsellish- ly volunteered to exchange the cap and gown for the uniforms of khaki and blue, and for the garb of the priest- hood in the army of Christ, all of them, whether armed with the gun or the cross, have gone forth to battle f battle with the forces of sin as in the case of Laurence Dark, who entered Holy Cross Seminary, March 13, and with the forces of foreign aggression, as in the case of the following brave sons of our alma mater: . Navy Carl Hutchison . . Army Marines Edward Koziel . . Navy . Army Robert Malloy . Marines Marines Stephen McCarthy Marines . Navy Paul McGoran . . Navy . Navy Edward Schott . . Army . Navy Thomas Verlin . . Navy Q 'A l N N V Ski xx I N X S. Illlff UNDERCLASSMEN x f TRS MK T X mf!!! My qi Q -X P.. mf! I944 Study Period Hecitation Left to Right: M. Liesveld, G. Potts. R. Fron. G. Kurkjian. ONE YEAR TO GO The year 1943 will be one long remembered as a very enjoyable and profitable year for the juniors as well as the seniors, Under the capable direction of Gregory Kurkjian, president, Mary Lou Liesveld, vicefpresident, Geraldine Potts, secretaryg and Robert Fron, treasurer, they have left behind them a road well paved lor the coming juniors. ln the school activities, the juniors have rated high: lane Polkowf ski won lirst place in the popularity contestg Patricia Woll took tirst in the SPIRES contest and Robert Vandenberg and Ben Myler cape tured second and third places, respectively, in the Amateur contest. Louis Bernard and Robert Vandenberg became the pride of their class and ot the school when they obtained positions on the All- Cityw football team. With their skating party at Ramona gardens and the annual let-lop in May, the juniors have closed a very happy year and await their turn as the seniors ot Catholic Central. Noon Hour Drag V. Ailward, R. Albright, M. 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E. Vanljessel. G. VanGessel, B. Vanwimren. I . Wnlijewski. H. Wlnnica, M. Walker. B. Webster, Wenholnki, R. Weshulnki, N. Wessely, M. L. Wilson. M. Winzek, A. Wisnewski, P. Wolf, Wright, R. Wright, L. Wysocki, E. Yanchnras. F. Zalewnki, D, Ziski, T, Znellner. N. Alksnis. B. Anderson, R. Ausberger. M. L. Averill. J. Azzarelln. J. Haldini, H Balecki, M. R. Bnrnoski, R. Barr. H. Bart. A. Bartnirk, F. Baum, P. Bechtnld, B. Bell- graph. F, Hielecki. M. L. Blakemore. J. Bachnink, R. Balte, L. Haruta. H. Howhuis. R. Bowler. A. Brehl, R. Breza, V. Hudnlck, M. A. Burns, A. Burhstahler. E73 F : I-'45 ' -1 3? 3 QF' fu T'- 15 2:1- 52. 5? B- FF Fe 'S 2: 52. EF- sv f': D 5 F ? G e : : 2. F7 'T e e 'if e F F 5 e 'Q 0 G ra F' FF F U r E. U e F L. U G 'I n. U 1 1' s.. U N Q 1 : F I.. C Q 5 'e . Couluries, J. Fran. J. Curran, T. Curran Cnrniecki. P. Czerwinski. B. Daniels. lkl. E. Denczzk, J. Deschaine. H. Doclmd. J. Donlzzolo. E. Drenteri, F. Dully, T. Eard ley. Hernndine Eddy. H. Einig, 0. Eister. l, Eizel, D. Engel, T Erhnrdt. Chulnki, R. Collins, V. Conant, E. Cunard, Jw nw if 'I 1 g 9 P Nr I 'rf 0. 'Ml ' ll: L. lfarhnt, W. Feutz, F. Fischer. J. Frederivk. T. Frederirks. A. lfrmnzer. I.. Gcasler. G. Gedvila, L, Gerke, J. Girv. R. Golzynski, S. Gnrski. L. Grypma, V. Hart- well, M. K, Heh:-rl, R. Helferon. H. Heitz. J. Henderson. M. Herrmann. E. Hillis. S. A. Hull. l'. Hood, E. Hunt, H. Jneizer. A. Jnglowski. F. Japrlnwski. E. Jnkuhowski. R. Jendrasiuk, J. Julien, G. Ranma, S. Karas. R. Knsprznk. M. Kawka, ll. Kelly, A. Klein, M. Klein, 0, Klingenmaier, J. Klum-ku. J. Koh, V. Kohryn, J. Koepke. J. Kopenkns- key. T. Kurnkiewicz. K. Kowalski. J. Krup- ivzewicz. R. Kuhnsiak. M. l.. Kuhiak, E. Kuzmivz, D. I.a Join. R. Landgren. R. Lnrnbel, D. Lehnertz. G. Le May. M. A. Licnri. M. Lilliel. R. Linski. D. Lnmasiewicz. J. Ludwig, E. Lutker, M. Mc Philamy. I.. Mnitner, R. Mujcwski. C. Mxlksymowski, R, Mah-witz. R. Malmygn. G. Mason, R. Mazur. J. May. J. Mc Carthy. D. Ms' Connaughey, G. Mc Donnell. L. Mr Nnmnra. ll. Meade. J. Messing, E. Michalski. T. lVlidtlIeton. 'I'. Mikulenus, E. Misner, J. Morrissey. E. Mulvlhill, D. Mysliwier. A. Myszka. P. Nolile. III: Q Il. Noel. R. 0'Ilrien, A. Ockert, IJ. 0'I'Iearn J. 0'lIearn, R. 0'Rrangly. G. Olszewska, D. Owczarzak. M. Owen, M. Palmiter, I' Palm. R. Parhel, M. J. Passmore. M. Putt. IJ. Patterson. R. Peters. M. M. Platte. M. A Podell, R. Polack. M. Poplawski, J. Popma. U. Powell, A. Powers, T. Prangley, I . Przyhysz. M. Purhala, M. Purtill. V. Puzar. I.. Raklinski. H. Razmus. W. Renis. R. Rellig, E. Reus. A. Rewa. R. Reynolds. I. Rice. R. Rucchi, E. Ruguszka, M. Ronan. J . Roossien, J. Roussien, D. Rays. E. Rubleski. J. Rusnhmann, I.. Rusilowski. R. Rymar. I.. Sadlowski, M. E. Se-hatfer. N. Schippers, M. Schneider, A. Sm-huenborn. H. Schntten. R. Sculley. B. Seaman, K. Selheris. A. Setlersten. A. Sheldon, R. Sherwin. D. Sikorski, C. Skendzel, A, Smigiel, G. Smigiel. S. Smit. R. Smith. E. Soboleski. F. Soltyx, J. Sommer. C. Spince. E. Sruba. J. Stachowiak, P. Stawaz. D, Staeiner, R. Stelter. R. Stevens. R. Statfurd. R. Straus. R. Strzyzewski, J. Slrzyzewska, A. Suhowoles, R. Sullivan, B. Sullivan, J. Sypniewski, H. Syrek. D. Szost, D. Szymczak, C. Talax. B. Tnphorn, C. Tillman. R. Trojanowski, V. Turkoski. R. Vanden Benz. I.. Van llum. Il. Vander Laan. V. Velte. Il. Verbunz. P. Vidru, E. Vout. J. Vourheis, ll. Voss, ll. Voss, I.. Walvnga. R. Walinpza, R. Walen, S. Walsh. R. Weber, D. Weiland, V. W1-lvh, J. Weldon, H. Wheeler, S. Wiekierak. T. Win-renpuu, J. Wiest, C. Wizdn. M. Willacker. Il. Wisnew- ski, K. Witte. T. Witte. Ii. Wojczynski. G, Woltanski. P. Wood, A. Wright, J. Wurn, M. Yokabitus. I. Zahn, A. Zaknrzecki, R. Zarzerki, D. Zaslmwski. M. Zoe. E. Zom- berg, M. Zubrickas. I.. Aernouts. A, Adamzak, R. Aprarinski, l.. Amato, K. Andres. D. Arenls. D. Attala. G. Aulhach. M. Azzarello, B. Rarzkowski, R. llecsey, I.. Bernard. R. Bichler. J. Blair, M. Blair. P. Bockheim, Il. Bohn, I.. Iloruvki, R. Burula, A. Boss, K. Bouwhuis. E. M. Brown. L. Bruchu, M, Brougham. M. Byrne, Il. Camp- bell. B. Canton. E. Casey, R. Chulski. R. Colby, P. Cullinx, I.. Cunard. H. Corey, J. Cronin. E. Ile liner. T. De Gennaro. R. Ile Graff. V. lle Lorinzo D. llenhof. G. Den Herder, H. Dennis. li Dem-haine. M. Didiun. Il. llohre. ll. llnmhroslmi. J. Ilon- nelly. J. Dnyle, E. Draupzelis. l . llruskis. E. Duha. l.. Dupza. E. Dudy. V. Durst, R Fahringer, T. Farrell, V. Finklcr. G. Fodor. G. Franrknwiak. VV. Freund. J Fritz, E. Galaszewski. ll. Gardeski, ll. Geasler M. Guru-iniak. H. Gozdik. J. Grady. T, Grady. F. Hanney, R. Hanshnecht. W. Harrinpz. J. Hartman, M. Hedernn. T. Heihel, M. Hekker, J. Henrir. T. Hickey. F. Hiesheller. D. Holmn, T. Hupzan. H. Hurter, M. J. Host, G. Housemnn. ll. Howard. li. Howe, P. Huizenga, F. Hurnnwirz. H. lprnasiak, M. M. lmpens. ll. Jazwinski. G. Jeleniewuki. D. Johnson, .l. Jones. T. Jones. M. l.. Kahler. F. Kailinz, ll. Kalinowski. D. Kelly. P, Kelly, D. Kersjes, T. Kerijen, J, Kleynvn- herg. G. Knape, G. Koster. M. Krueger. R. Kucinski. li. Kuhn, .l. Kupinski. A. Lane, R. Lang, J. Loftus, D. Losey. V. Lieari, V. Lipsey, M, Mcfarty. M. Mc- Garry. M. Ml:G0ugh. R. McGuire, ll. Mnpeski. S. Mansfield, L, Marcellus, M. A. Matulaitis, A. Meyer, L. Milewski. D. Miller. M. Miller. M. Misiewicz. T. Mugilnirki. S. Mulvihill. J. Murphy, W. Myler, J. Neis. R. Nelson, J. Norton, V. Nowak, J. 0'Rrien. J. 0'Rrien, R. 0'Keefe, E. Olmvr. . Payne, M. Permoda. S. P4-ters. R. Pin-kard. H N. Poplnski, ll. Popma, G. Popma. M. Powell, M. Powers. P. Proctor, S. Przewoz- nik, P. Radlicki. J. Randazzu, M. Reily. D. Resoell. M. Reus, L. Rode, H. Rogruszka, D. Romanuski, M. A. Ruthkusky, W. Ryan. E. Saunders, M. Schildroth. H. Sm-hmeiser, E Schmidt, K. Schmidt. R. Schull, J. Schultz. L. Scott. M. Sells, D. Short, A. Sicilinnn, J. Smith. M. Smith. W. Smilenski. P. Sobie, R. Stapleton, Jr.: J. Strzyzewski, E Subnvz. M. Sypien, D. Symanski, R. Tebenu. M. A. Thome, G. Thompson. B. Tomasik, D Tryc, M. L. Turel, K. Veneklase, H. Verlin. D. Walcott, J. Webb, T. Westdorp, P. Whalen S. White, L. Willard, S. Wilson. J. Witte, H. Wilkoski. D. Zdroj, D. Zeilheck H. Zmudka, E. Zoe. 11qg-v v 1- i. K. ., ' .,.,..,, '-f few ,. -e re- UNDERCLASSMEN OFFICERS IUNIORS President . . . Gregory Kurkjian Secretary , Geraldine Potts Vice-pres. . . Mary Lou Liesveld Treasurer . . . . Robert Fron SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN Boys BOYS President . . Richard Mysliwiec PfeSiCl6'f1l . - - luck DOUDGHY Vice-pres. . . Ioseph Ruschmann Vice-pres RiChC1fd Decrfflff Secretary .... William Feutz SGCTGTCIFY - - lOS9IOh Smith Treasurer . . Ioseph Sypniewski Treasurer RGYmOY1d Scholl Girls Girls President . . . Virginia Conant President Dorothy Walcott Secretary . . Ioyce Ludwig Vice-pres. Marjorie Shilrath Treasurer . , Ioan Voorheis Secretary Kathleen Andres Treasurer .... Patricia Sobie SPIRES ROYALTY CONTEST Presenting the winners of the sixth annual SPIRES subscription contest -- King Graham McDonnell, '45 and Queen Patricia Wolf, '44l After campaign- ing and pooling ol votes these two came out on top: Miss Wolf sold 133 copies and McDonnell 1 13. Other contestants were: Marie Buchanan, '44g Arthur Bartnick, '45, Mary Anne Azzarello, '46, Richard Howell, '44, lames Neuman, '46, Mary Ellen Schaeffer, '45g Patricia Carrnody, '44, Thomas Kersjes, '46g and Ellen Mulvi- hill, '45. G. Mc Donnell, P. Wolf ccthey d00d iles,-FATHER MURPIIY Left to Right: Fr. Flannery, T. Sowle. I. Bernard. E. Killorcm. Fr. Murphy. piling up a sum total of l3fS points to their opponents' 56, the l942 Catholic Central football team walked off with the city championship title for the first tmie in nineteen years. Undefeated and twice tied, the Cougar grid machine displayed wonderful timing and adroitness as they ground foe after foe into the mud with their slashing onslaughts and deceptive reverses. Their best play of all, was the Hail Mary - play which their opponents failed to con- sider and were unable to reckon with. Their skill was a tribute to their coach and their school, as well as to the Lady whose colors they wore f Blue and White . , With a nucleus of only three returning lettermen, Coach Edward f. Killoran fnow lieutenant Killoran U. S. NJ unveiled an up-and-coming Cougar footf ball squad as the latter fought a veteran Battle Creek eleven to a 56 deadlock on September l8. Eight days later, the Parochials met their lirst city foe when the Wildcats of Davis Tech bowed to the Cougars in a classic thriller at l-lousef man field. The final score was 76 with end Ed Baes climaxing the game by a spectacular catch of a long pass down to the threefyard line, On October 2, the Sheldon Street lads punched across the touchdowns in quick order against a falter-ina South High eleven, and then settled down to a fine defensive game resulting in a l3f6 victory. lalardship struck in the second quarter when guard foe Soboleski suffered a leg iniury preventing him from active play the rest of the season Once again honors were evenly divided when the Blue and White squad met a fierce Central l-hgh team in a head-on collision on October lU in the outstanding game of the year. The final tally was l3-l3, the result of two fine ball clubs that iust wouldnt be beaten and werent Catching a breathing spell on October l7, the Cougar gridsters romped to an easy triumph over a lighter St. Mary l-ligh School eleven of Lansing to the time of 32-lZ An interesting note was the fact that both teams were Killoran-coached teams, with brother, Frank, coach of the invaders, bowing to brother, lid, of the home team. ln a brilliant battle against Union on October 23 the Catholic Central football machine went all out with its offen- sive power to stage a flashy attack and emerge on the long end of a 19-13 count. Puzzling reverses, quick passes and smashing drives into the line, were responsible for the ultimate victory at the gun. Still undefeated and well into the home stretch, a ripe Blue and White team f no longer green ef tore a perplexed Creston one to bits as they clinched an easy win over the Polar Bears on October 30. Draped in mud, from helmet to cleats, the Cougar line performed admirably as they held the Crestonites scoreless while their own men shoved across nineteen points into pay dirt. Sparking the offensive was quarterback Louie Bernard. Climaxing a successful season the Cougar eleven played like the Championship team which they were as they ripped the weak Ottawa squad to shreds in a mighty all-out offensive resulting in a 27-U victory at Houseman field on November 7. Not since l923 had the Blue and White attained championship honors, and this was the first time in recent years, with seven teams competing in the conference, that the Cougars had held undisputed sway. FIRST TEAM First. row: D, Huwo. J, Williams, R. Gall:u:ln-r. J. Sulmlt-ski. R Vanun try. run Wnjtaszvk, J. Ilnrkhr-im, I.. Bt-rnarrf, IC. lim-s, D. Fish, R. Nlysmluurl S1-com! row: Fnthur Flanm-ry, Coach E. Killurzm, G, Kurkjian. R. llll1N!lll I Ru rhnmnn D. O'H1-urn. E. Rm-nbvryr, li. Mylvr, D, Karl, Coach T. Snwlv, ldlhrr Mui :hx Third row: U. Fisher. J. Stratton. E. Glowacki, E. Howu, E, 0'Ruurk1 R mi. illn J Swim ski, R. Rr-nfs, J. McCormick. F. Dr-Gs-nnuro. C.Q- sf' fo c.,QQ9hmAL '72 Jw Yak OHnmum C. CQ. , z K new QW 6 sw C' cwffw Aibwwm ,ML Mein GLQLQ C'.C. I9 UMW, I3 .NNW . S1 M 62019, 0.L.,t,,,o OKDNQJ X cfm' cw cmfwl swim .LA Q hrwomxflbb- Kvwg, C. P 1 o'RqQQfdQ.Q, S, Q-L QLMNXARDA Qzdnm. ,,,, New WLJMA 3311 .jf ' , Fi' 5.1, Q Mr! V. '. I Qi' First row: E. Eizvl, G. Houseman, R. Zarzecki. A. llartnick, J. Wurn, J. Donazznlo, D. Owens, D. Patti son, J. Klorko, G. Van Gessel, F. Popma, H. Balicki, S. Karas, M. Lillis. St-cond row' Co h Killoran Father Flunno D -i sk' I ' m so . ac . ry, . Agar n. 1, C. Pho ps n, J. Wisz, J. 0'Hvarn. W Brunner, R. Hansknccht, E. Drauirvlis, R. Bicklor, R. Jvleniewski. R. Sullivan, E. Zuo, Coach Sowl Father Murphy. Third row: R. Boruta, G. Kanuza, R. Smith, J. Roossion. R. Collins, E. Host. L. lk-rrmrd. R. Lamz. Lutkor, R. Prawdzik, T. Wiorcmza, R. Rnaprun, J. Schultz, J. Emm-ror. J. Schmidt. VICTCRIOUS PEANUT SQUAD 0 The peanut squad of Coach Ted Sowle came through with a victorious season by clinching the city championship with a 20-U mauling over Ottawa. The reserves started the ball rolling with a 21-6 defeat over Davis Tech in their first city encounter. f The Trojans of South fell victims next, as a fighting Cougar eleven ground them into the dirt with a 14-7 tally. Central loomed as their biggest threat, but a good defensive line plus plenty of hard running held them to a 7-7 deadlock. The Westsiders from Union provided a splendid pastime for the Blue and White lads, as they romped to an easy 18-U victory over the Red Hawks. The Cougars then turned on the heat in a 20-U slaughter of the Creston Polar Bears, fol- lowed by a similar tate to Ottawa. Captain Ioe Klocko played exceptionally well on the offensive, garnering 59 points by himself. He was ably assisted by Popma and Bartnick in the backfield, while Patter- son, Zarecki and Van Gessel, performed ad- mirably in the line. Spinners, reverses, and straight football accounted for the cham- pionship, as the Cougar cubs rang up 100 points to their opponents' 20. Good block- ing and nice timing were responsible for most of the Catholic tallies. Q-cond rmv: R. Sullivan. Mgr.: T. Smith, J. Bt-rnarrl. G. ,Atir:ki, J. Tallman, J, Bockhcim, E. Killoran. rst, ruw: G. Kurkjian. R. Huwt-ll, .l. Subolt-ski, J. Stratton. L, Bs-rnard. CAGERS GRAB SECOND PLACE Catholic rang up its first victory from the Lansing St. Marys team, as the final score registered 32-18. A few days later, the Sheldon Avenue boys tripped up the East Siders with a 22-19 tally. A classy Muske- gon crew gave the Cougars their first taste of defeat to the tune of 34-18. ln its first city game, the Killoran lads bowed to a tall Creston team in a close 21- 17 fray. An encounter with Ottawa proved similarly fateful as the lndians walked off the floor with 40 points to our 34. The law of averages came through again as the Cougar quintet broke into the winning col- umn by downing a fighting Central five in a classic thriller, 34-31. Still going hot, the Blue and White lads took on a strong Christian five, defeating them by a score of 41-35 at the final horn. ln what was probably the closest game of the season, the Cougar squad matched a valiant Tech quintet, point for point, all dur- ing the game until a last second swisher by Ioe Soboleski gave Catholic the edge of a 35-34 margin. Again a rangy Creston five took down the Sheldon Avenue boys with a 30-18 count, totally outplaying our boys 'neath the basket. C. C. bounced back into the winning col- umn again by humbling the Ottawa cage team to the tune of 36-33. Exhibiting speed and flashiness, the Cougars defeated a fast Central squad in a close match on the hard- woods by a margin of 40-39. Extending their winning streak, the Catholic quintet whipped Christian for the second time by the score of 30-25, Climaxing a very good season, the Cougar cage men smothered a Union squad with a final tally of 29-21, thus clinching for themselves the second place berth in the city standings. Ioe Soboleski, lim Stratton, and Dick Howell, played ex- ceptionally well on defense during all the games, while lerome Bockheim turned in splendid work on the defensive side. .waitin , News.- -1s'0f4 1 ' ' . J X rf' as ' 1 A . - , . X 1 S 5 N . I.: . Q ,--ff' X , ,R - f- . .77 . . ,Q gm ,V ii 1 '. V yt a X f, . N ,. . a 5 7' ' 1 Ai ' Z T' ' V- jf s ' X K 5 s ' . 2 'X Y :J 1 4 . r' -f ' I A Qty 'fd 2 ' V Lk,k Q h- A ' M. k -. fi M- Lf' ' ' 1 P :QS x ,ab Q '- if S ggi M Y ' I x A' 2 5 .Ark XX fax VF N 'I .x 5 ' Irs J'-QQ .2 f 1, Q Hgfffgiisi .. A rw wx., ,,, W.. -,, , A-, f.. 7 14mm Sv 'N' 1 R3 ,QV V X , .' 37 Q. 4 Q X3 5 J If X E 5 W B xx f' X iii' 'M9' l y :x 'V 5' '1 l f . 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Mi-N:nn:n':i,l The l'l3eonut squdd, under Cocrch Ted Sowles direction, finished CI fciirly success- ful seoson os they chcllked up five victories to their credit and suffered six defeots. Stdr- rinq for the little mites of Sheldon Avenue were lock Wurn ond Don Ofl'fGGTH, both MIGHTY MITES O The stepping stone for beginners ot Cotholic, who would like to sink swishers, wois dbly cociched by Ted Sowle who drilled into thein the fundcimentdls of the QCIIHS. Mdny proine ising plciyers were uncovered boys who in ci few yeors will represent Cdtholic on fine defensive ond offensive ployers. Other members were Don Patterson, Louis Mce Nciincirct, Owen Eister, Robert Host, loe Buschrnctnn, Dcrn Mecrd, Bob Vondenberg, Eugene Boguszkd, Bill Feutz, Chuck Fisher, and Bob Stephens. N HARDWOODS the hcirdwoods, while wedring the suits of first tecirn members. Although the victories of the freshnion teom were by ldr none too inony, it was the experience they have cgdined which wos their reoil victory. lmwizl li. l il'sl i'iv.x': IC. Uului, 'l'. .loin-s W Ityun. IC. llrlmgnlis, G. Fill Si-i-unit rmv: .l. Smith, Nlur. lh-i-svy. W. Smuli-nslii, .l. llri v E, K':isn-y, J. Ni-is, 1'mu'li .' N First row: F. Walijuwski, J. Sypnivwski, R. Szudzik, R. Eniursun, R. McGinn, .l, liockhe-ini. J. Williams .I. Tallman, l'. Truskoski, R. Durllm-y, R. Vande-nba-rg. R. Kuwalcyk. R. D1-spre-s, li. Mylvr. S4-cuml row: Coavh Sowlu. R. Vunclvnbz-nz. R. Smith, A. liarlnick, R. Popliia, E. l,l'HUL!l'llS, .l. 0'Hi-urn imz. G. House-man, A. Schnu-i:4oi'. J. Rusvhmzin. I.. Hunan, D, Owl-ns, .I. Schmidt. H. Zmiirlku. Mgr Tliinl row: W. Harrinix. Mgr.: J. Skury, 'l'. Voss, E. Duba. R, De-Gratf, E. Kozivj, W. Suniivc-, .l. Zziniin-r4m'- ski, R. Wright. T. Lvvancloski, G. McDonm-ll, R. llirklur. R. Lang, T. Mikuli-nas, .l, Dmimimln R. 'I'4-hm-nu. R. Sullivan. lVl5zr. Fourth row: R. .la-ndrasiak. O. Histor. R. Coiiturii-r, I . Duffy. C. Smigit-I, C. Bin-li-cki. I. Srului. E. Rugusku I' Vu ' ' ' nl-Q-ssul, G. Jr-lx-nlvwski, J. Roosiun, W. Fuutz. T. Kr-rsjn-s. H. lialivki. J. D4-iss. E. Gzilnszcwski THINCLADS LOOK GOOD Couch Sowle 'Moose Throws One Dudley on the Mile Coach Ted Sowle has high hopes for the outcome of his veteran array of thinclads as his crew hopes to better their third place mark ot last year. Pounding the oval in the distance runs are Bob Dudley, lohn Deiss, Boy Emerson, Bob Gibson, Clarence Smigiel, Bob Despres, Frank Popma, and Frank Walijewski. Churning the cinders in the dashes are Bob Vandenberg and lohn O'l-learng while Bay Szudzik, Ralph Kowalczyk, lohn Schmidt, Ben lvlyler and Art Bartnick handle the hurdles. The field events suffer a loss in the absence ot Ierry Bockheim, but Ed Koziej, Bob Lang, Lee Hogan, Rupert McGinn, Iohn Tallman, and lack Williams are handling that department quite well. Coach Sowle also has a score of promising underclassmen who should make good in the near future. TRACK SCHEDULE April 16-Creston . . Briggs April 30-eUnion . . Home' May 4-Bye . May 7efSouth . , . Home May l4-Central . . Home May 18W-Ottawa . . , Home May Zl-Tech ....... . l-louseman May 22--eCity Meet-Begionals 'South Field Checking the Time Nice Form, Ray iuiiiai it First row: VV. Vvrluurpz. M. liillis. 'l', Morris, R. Frou, 'l'. llurvllu, G. Iinflis, M. Hurnish, IC, Bucs. IC. ' ' k I Md' lmil V5'ujln:4m . -. ' 0' vi. he-4-nml row: lout-li Yllzxrtriicli. l. hlilllh, R. Olirivn, R. Rn-ms, .l. Wurn, D, karl, R. tnillzigln-r, N. li1llt'L'lttlXVlt'Z. J. lxlmwlio, 'Fhircl row: R, Agni-inski, R. Ss-him-ti-l, H. .lam-r, C. Gillmzin. li. Mysliwin-v, IC. Kriipia-iuwicz, Ii, Kurtis, I K l ni ki ' ' ' C, lo 'av' , A, 1.1-lVliri-, N, Murkuwskl, li, Vvxiuklasv, R. W4-sliulslxi. DIAMOND HOPES HIGH Ably coached by Catholics new assistant mentor, Lucien Bartnick, the Cougar diamond prospects are shaping into a championship team. Composed practically of a squad of veterans, the set-up finds a well seasoned infield, plus a staff of hurlers who really have plenty on the ball. Ioe Soboleski handles the initial sack, Kurkjian and Glowacki alternating at the keystone position, Ed Baes plays at short, and Gene Wojtaszek covers the hot corner at third. Dick Mysliwiec, Dick Gallagher, and Ed Krupiciewicz patrol the outfield while Tom Borrello and Ioe McCormick do the catching for the moundsrnen. The pitching staff includes southpaw Bob Eron, and right twirlers Greg Kurkjian and Ed Glowacki, together with a few other hopefuls. The team is already off to a good start this season, and should finish near, if not at, the top, BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 13 Tech . Here' May Tech . . 4 There April l6 Union . There May eUnion . . . Here April 20 South . Here May -South . . . There April 23 Ottawa . There May Ottawa . . Here April 27 Central . There May Central . . Here April 30 Christian . Here May Christian . . There May 4AfCreston . Here May Creston . . There 'Humsey Eield Greg Pitching . mf., -gg 1 .l 1....' A ir if Tl amvbwnggu ly ,wi i e Ioe Talks it Up Coach Bartnick Catch it ..Bob,. fi? -N kfmmww Xl' . 1 It af' mm nv -v sy W' f .. , Yf 'f . N fi . ,nv -ff. sf, V -y, ' ' f 4 l I I 5 v-Q ' V. ' fn .7 , L31 7 1' AW 4 if wp ' Q 'I' . , l -i M 4 ffwziffa :,,, iv, f + - i ,, .NW .fe , f A 124. A wiwm ' 5 f QQ: fi ' f 5 2 4 A 5' 1 , if REAL COMMANDO TRAINING Ready, set, go Y-l Off sprinted four fleet girls down the length of the gym. The first hurdle, the se' ond, then at last, the third was swiftly passed. Another group moved up ready, set, go they, too, leapt up and over the hurdles and raced back again to where the next group was tensely waiting. The girls were competing in the usual gym classes under the capable supervision of Miss Doris Kardes. For the first time in twelve years, the annual girls' track meet was not held. The senior girls had not taken gym, there- fore the meet was dropped. This year, in accordance with the war effort, a regular commando type training was introduced. Gymnastics, hurdles, bowl' ing, volleyball, and racing were combined to give the girls a wide range of accomplish-- ments. Although these drills have resulted in many stiff and aching limbs, the girls per-- formed them goodenaturedly and cofoper- ated wholefheartedly with Miss Kardes. X . f Greater Love Hath No Man . . We commemorate those who have gone before us and who have died that we might be free to traverse these same halls, ponder these same truths, en- joy these same school activities, and cherish these same traditions that they must have shared in the tour short years at Catholic Central. We are proud of the manner of their death, that of serving their country, but we are most proud ol the manner in which they have lived. The world may know them for what they did, we know them for what they were - true soldiers ol Christ. Friends and relatives of these gold star men knew them personally. We know them only through our imagination. They did what we do, they said what we say, they thought as we think. We need have no regrets that they were too young to die. Lite on earth is measured by the goods we possess, by the knowledge we have accumulated, but eternal life requires nothing but that we be true to our God. These men, graduates ot Catholic Central, are at peace. They have found the beginning and end ot lite and have just begun to live. They have reached their goal. Captain Franz I. Hartnacke, '34 . . . Died from injuries received in an army jeep crash at Camp Livingston, La., February l9, 1943. Sgt. Hewitt Madigan, '32 . . . Killed in action in New Guinea, December 6, 1942. Staff Sgt. joseph I. Kramarz, '33 . . . Engaged in the Soputa-Saranada track in New Guinea, December 6, 1942. Fireman second class Robert Rettig, '40 . . . Lost overboard while han- dling ammunition on convoy duty in the Atlantic, February 7, 1943. Cadet A, Bonnie O'Brien, '34 . . . Killed in an airplane crash at Kelly Field, Texas, October 22, 1941. Vete Charles Bartnick, '37 . . . Cpolish Division of R.A.F.j Reported killed May 7, 1943. PRESIDING OFFICERS FRENCH CLUB R. Golzyriski, A. Barth, A Zorkcrzecki, P. Siiermcm. .IDEAN CLUB riding: M. Wierengcx, L, Aulboch. Ited: M. Aulbcxch, D. Smigiel. PALATINIAN CLUB M. A. Smith, M. Campbell M. Minogue, L. Broun Schneider. 'P FRENCHMEN LIVE Allons enfants de la Patrie. With these words from La Marseillaise the French National Anthem, Le Cercle Francais began its annual role. The club, organized under the direction of Sister M. Irma in 1938, is composed of second year French Its purpose is to acquaint and inspire the members with the spirit, traditions, and history of the French people. At the meetings, held twice monthly, the students discussed French saints, musicians, heroes, authors, places, and cus- toms. St. Genevieve, Lourdes, St. Ioan of Arc, Rouget de Lisle, Notre Dame de Paris, Versailles, and Paris begin to live OFFICERS: President Students' Anne Marie Barth, '43 Vice-president Paul Sherman, '43 Secretary Robert Golczynski, '45 Treasurer Arlene Zakarzecki, '45 again not merely as people and places but as living relics worth fighting for. Due to the conditions in Europe, the club had to abandon its traditional practice of corresponding with French students. MEMBERS: Anne Marie Barth, Bernard Bowhuis, Patricia Canfield, Barbara Canton, Kyran Eardley, Robert Golczynski, Bernard Kelly, Doris La Ioie, Ruth Mazur, lack McDermott, Effie Reus, Mary Ronan, Paul Sherman, Clare Skendzel, Sally Walsh, Arlene Zakarzecki. WIZARDS AT FIGURES The Euclidean Club, one whose members consists only of the best mathematicians, was under the direction of Sister Rose Marie. Its purpose was to develop an appreciation of mathe- matics, a greater interest in it, and a broader understanding of the subject than could be secured in the regular class work. These aims are attained through skits, biographies, conun- drums, quips and quirks given at different meetings through- out the year. The climax of the year's activities was the annual banquet held in May. SENIORS: Margaret Aulbach, Irene Bowler, Lucille Braunschneider, Rosemary Burnett, Patricia Davey, Patricia Deederly, Betty Farrar, Mary Harris, Maxine Wierenga. MEMBERS: Laura Lee Aulbach, Helen Bechtold, Gladys Bennett, Mar- garet Davey, Evelyn Drenton, Alice Frenzer, Sophie Gorski, Shirley Holt, Eleanor Kalinowski, Margaret Kawka, Ioyce Kob, Katherine Kowalski, Mary Lou Kubiak, Dagrner Lehnertz, Ellen Mulvihill, Mary McPhilamy, Amy O'Keefe, Polly Ann Noble, Helen O'Malley, Gertrude Olizewski, Iecm Otterbeen, Madelyn Owen, Mary Palmer, Mary Lou Patt, Ursula Powell, Alice Powers, Dorothy Roys, Norma Shippers, Patricia Sirney, Agnes Sitterstein, Delores Smigiel, Constance Spina, Bernadette Stankey, President Margaret Aulbach Vice-president Dolores Smigiel Secretary Maxine Wierenga Treasurer Laura Lee Aulbach MEMORY OF OFFICERS: President Mary Campbell Vice-president Mary Anne Minogue Secretary Mary Anne Smith Treasurer Lawrence Dark ROMANS LIVE AGAIN Tuus, o regina, quid optes explorare labor, mihi jussa capessere fas est. lt is your task, O queen, to consider what you desire, it is my privilege to carry out your orders. These words taken from the first book of Vergil's Aeneid, seem to embody the sentiments of the members of the Palatinian Club. This group, which was organized nine years ago, under the direction of Sister M. Veronica, not only encourages the study of Latin for the cultural benefits derived form it, but also seeks the spiritual perfections of its own members. Each year, at least one member of the club has entered the religious life. Social activities during the past year included a picnic and the annual banquet at the Morton Hotel which was also attended by alumni members of the club. JOURNALISTS MERIT AWARD 1 Membership to the Quill and Scroll, national honor society for high school journalists, was secured by four students who have done outstanding work on the school publications. At the initiation program on May IB, Margaret Milanoski, '38, president of the first chapter, pre- sided. Opening remarks were def livered by Father Murphy, folf lowed by a talk given by Mary Anne Smith, entitled The Iour- nalist in the World Today, Later in the program, Ierry Radeke spoke on THE BLUE AND WHITE and SPIRES. Music was provided by Roy Emerson and the Mixed Chorus, accompanied by Mary Campbell. After the initiation ceremonies, E a t h e r E d in u n d Ealicki, professor at St. Ioseph Seminary, concluded the program .Xnnv Marin- Ilzirth. :tml .lvrry R:ul4'lu', the principal address' Iwft tfv Iiiullti Mary Amit- Smith, Mary GilIin, MEET YOUR LETTER MEN VARSITY CLUB: Louis Bernard, Ierome Bocheirn, Thomas Borello, Robert Eron, Robert Gibson, David Howe, Richard Howell, Donald Karl, Edward Krupicewicz, Gregory Kurkjian, Robert Lang, Frank Messock, Ben Myler, Richard Mysliwiec, Donald O'Hearn, Edward O'Rourke, Ioseph Ruschrnann, loseph Sypnieski, Paul Truskowski, Robert Vandenberg. Ifirst ruw: .l. Mm-ssm-It, IC. lim-s. .l. lh-rliziiwl, IC, VVnjtusm-k, E. Glmvzu-ki. .l. Stratton. H. Mi-liinn, Ii. Iivttvr- sam. -I. lNIm'l'url11if'k. Sm-mul rim: Cum-Ii Killnrzlll, Ii. Ili-sprvs, Il. Illilmvrs, R. iizlllsuzlii-l'. ll. Fish:-l', .l. WVilIi:xms, .IA Tullnizm, IC. IInwi-, U. Fish, I'u:u'l1 Suwln-, 'I'l1ir1I rnw: F. lVIillvr. Ii. Svliivtvl. Il, Rvnie, .I. IM-iss, .I. Sohuli-ski, IC. Rm-nlu-rrl. I . Mi'1'uIluiii:Ii, R. Ilalvy. li. llumllf-y, MUSIC H Another musical year has come to an end for the Mixed Chorus, a select group of ninety voices, under the supervision of Sister M. Annette, assisted by Sister Elizabeth Mary. Only through frequent rehearsals and diligent work have they attained success. They gave many creditable performances. The first was the Christmas program in which were sung songs from Father Finns Christ- mas Carol Collection. They had the honor, this year, ol singing at Mass in the Cathedral, for the St. Andrews PTA. on March ll, and at the Band Concert on April 30. The climax of the hard work of the whole year was the presentation of Class Night. A Iunior Girls' Glee Club of fifty members composed of sophomores and juniors, under the direction of Sister Elizabeth Mary, was organized for the first time this year. S CHARMS 19? + f X . N. :T T, regex, x N - X. .-if E a xx? I j- fi J' ' V f C 1 5 . I A J r -YES .MQ The Glee Club made its initial appearance at Christmas time with a program of traditional airs. The group has worked whole heartedly to prepare themselves to do more efficient singing another year. First. row: M. Svhmill. K. I.t-wis. I.. Morvzintaxnlv. M. Km-llvr, A. VVittlmwsIii, M. Hush. I'. IJI-1-xlvrly, PI. f Host, M. Wnhmzm, ll. VNujtuln-wiuz, M. Anizintv. S4-mind ruw: Il. Hartwell, R. lhxlczzik, M. Siu-ndziul, Ii. I'awlnski, M. I's-ln-rs, N. Sirvs, V. Iinsv, I.. Schmitt, D. I'Lm'o1's, I... Subio, B. Murphy. M. Ezirmlloy, P. Iicchtolml. 'l'hiriI row: M. Gitfin, Ii. liuuth, M. Harris, A. Sn-holtvn. M. Duffy. li. Km-lin, M. Minnguu, I.. l'uw1-ll, M. Wnhliin-ld. I.. Schuiri-n, U. Mark:-l. G. Chulski. I . I'm-cur, M. Eralzlnus. I.. Kiwlnlvrs. Fourth row: R. Mcilinn. D. Milan. C. Milli-r, I . Runrlazzo. C. L'm'hrzm:-. M. Czmiphc-ll. N. Shippvr, C. Slnsiuk, .I. Dutmvrs, I., Kahnusku, Ii, Tonninir. M. I.insIs-y, J. Illlllrimlm-, IJ. Howe, M. Ch-zlsun. .I. Mc'- Curmiuk. -I . Stratton. Fifth 1-uw: R. R..-nis. I.. Homin, M. 'I'urzynski, I.. V4-in-klusv, E. Huw.-, 'l', Murris. 'l'. Sanmlnsky, .I. Grulmin- ski, .I. Iiovkln-ini, T. Wi'IIVl'l'. J. Klinkhzimniur. .I. Tallnmn. .I. N1-wnmn, G. Wright. W, Vt'l'IlllY'Il'. M. Hzirnish, R. IM-sprn-S, IC. Glnwuvki, D. Fish. 11. K - 4 BAND Bight step swinging along, we keep in step with the marching song -- of the C. C. Band when it plays at the football games, pep meetings, etc. It has completed a very successful year under the direction of Mr. Herman C. Iohnson. The year was started with the Gala Night success with 251,000 pro- ceeds. The Gala Night was directed by Sister M. Gervase, band supervisor, and general chairman, Thomas Frenzer, and co-chairman, Naomi Sires, Mary Campbell, Thomas Van Buren, and Boy Emerson. With this many improvements were made, such as the redecoration of the Band Boom, S300 for new instruments, and S200 for repairs on the old instruments. According to Mr. Iohnson the band has been the best since 1933. They have played the most difficult music they have ever played before. Besides this, the band has learned an appreciation for diffi- cult classical music. Special performances were given at the Concert in St. Cecilia Hall on April 30 and the Santa Claus parade. The outstanding senior players include T. Frenzer, B. Emerson, T. Van Buren, and R. Poterack. Z2 ESU 'ill iffy 'lull' 'Pr C' sv Q V :S Est Q . I 1 ORCHESTRA yt Mellow musical arrangements flowed from the instru- ments of Catholic Central's orchestra, under the direction of Herman C. Iohnson, at numerous social' gatherings throughout the school year. Entertainment was provided by the orchestra between intervals at Class Night. The group, supervised by Sister M. Gervase, perfected numerous selections after many earnest rehearsals. if 1 M A R L N T F Ill'SI ww: 'l'. lfrl-nm-r, Ii. Wulvn. 'l'. Curran. I.. Iiurm-Ixi, 'I'. W1-lmlun. 'I'. Wie-rn-mga, .I. O'lirim-n. .lim U'I!ri4-n. III. III-lI'vr:m. 'I', IIviIu-I. II. I m'Iivr. U. Wiltv. .I. VVilIzlr'lwr. I-mul run: Il, Iimnzmnski, -I. IN-Iir:1II', A. Ilurtnivk, Ii. IVI:l.ic'wski, M. Lillif, Ii. I'Inwl'sml, R, Vullins, IC. 4IIml. Il. R1-Itipr, 'I'. Iiuuzull. lllxrml row: Nr. .lnI1nsnn, 'l'. Many, N. 'l'um:lsil4, Ii, I'irIx:n'uI. I . XV:uIij1-wski. I.. SI-ull. I . Iizlmluzzn, Ii. I'in:1rII. II. IIIzllmwfk:. Inurth rum: IV. Ifvuiz. G. MI-Ilmxm-Il, Ii. i'ou1uriI-r, IS, Ilvsulmilu-. 'I'. WI-stclurp, Ii. SlruH'1ml, 'l', Van Iiurvn, Il, .In-mls. nh-rl: Ii. l'in:ux'1I. K. VYIIII-. IVI. II:-lI'n-ram, Il, I m'tim'r. I . Iizzllrzl, S. IVIUIYIIWIII. J. IIEIIIIIIII. 4-'mul ww: Mr. .luImsun. W. Ifvutz, .l. O'Ih'i1-n. .I. May. N. IIIUIIIZISIIQ. R. Rvtiiu, Ii. I'Inu-rsmx, V. Iwurlmski. Ihirmi rnw: Ii. IM-y,:'l'znII', 'l', Vzmlhlu-ll. II. Slrzltfurrl, 'I'. VYI-stxlurp, 'I'. I'Il'l'lIZl'I'. If. Iiunmiuzzn. MEMORIES LIVE ON g1'lHfliI1 F Wnftzism-k, l. lluwlvr. I.. Kahnnski. R. l'ut1-r: . 1 vs. ., U I Vw. . Mystif. i . I' ' , . 5 N-:Ili-ml: M. Harris. J. Rzulvku. I.. Nzipit-t'zil:4ki, .l. Pits:-li. Bagged down with government restrictions on metals as well as paper, the '43 SPIRES was, never- theless, finally completed in May. A subscription campaign, which was held from I. Radeke, L. Napieralski February l7 to March 22, boosted the sale of this war annual over and above that of any other year. This sixth edition of the SPIRES has two purposes in view: First of all, it seeks to supply the students with a graphic memory of their past school year, secondly, it endeavors to illustrate to them, by drawings and words, the won- derful part Our Blessed Mother plays in securing for them a successful life. This was further emphasized by adopting the theme, Victory Through Mary, All work was under the supervision of Sister M. Euphemia, Editorvinfchief jerry Radelce, and Associate-editors Lawrence Dark and Lucille Napieralski, but in the early part of March, the book lost the services of Lawrence Dark, who left for Holy Cross seminary. MEMBERS: Senior Editors . , . . Leone Kahnoski, Dorothy Hernes, lean Gilmore, Vincent Myszka, larnes Willacker Underclassinan Editors ..... Robert Eron, Geraldine Potts, Richard Mysliwiec, loyce Ludwig, Ioseph Smith, Kathleen Andres Circulation Managers ........... lack Pitsch, Mary Harris Activities ..,........ Mary Lou Schweitzer, lrene Bowler Sports . . . Donald Eish, Eugene Wojtaszzek, Mary Giffin Art Editor , ............. Ray Poterack SCOOPING THE NEWS Nineteen hundred forty-three marks another year during which the BLUE AND WHITE has played an important role in the life of the students at Catholic Central, Tackling the first issue with typical vim and vigor, a green staff turned out a paper which earned both pupils' and faculty's acclaim, Through- out the year, the paper acted as the reliable index of C.C. activities, the reporters digging up all types of freak news as Well as notable happenings in and about the school. Victory Through Mary was the important theme emphasized in the '43 editorial policy of the school paper. The Pearl Harbor Day Mass, instigated by the staff, offered for the alumni in service by the student body, proved a most satisfying project. Careful coaching from Advisor Sister M. Eupherriia, assistance provided by co-editors, Charles Clapp and Mary Anne Smith, combined with the weekly discussion meetings - all contributed to make the BLUE AND Wf-llTE a living part of Catholic Central. The staff was as follows: Co-editors ..... . Mary Anne Smith, Emeritus-Charles Clapp Associate Editors . . . . lames Iackowski, Lucille Napieralski Managing Editors ..,...... Ierry Radeke, Anne Marie Barth Sports Writers ..,.... . Robert Renis, loseph Buschmann Feature Writers and Reporters . . Alma lane Smith, Francis Kearney, Typists ............... Marilyn Peters, Virginia Rose Wallace Samiec, Mary Giffin Circulation . . . Bernice Pawloski, Margaret Keller, Margaret Matulaitis Staff Photographer ..,............ Donald Weiland Slanmlinir: A. Smith, I . Ki-m'm-y, J. Dutmc-rs, V. Rose, I.. Nzlpii-mlslii, J. Ratlm-kv. M Sm th lizirth, W. Suniii-0. Si-ziti-ml: B. Pziwloski, Il. Wi-iland. M. Gillin, M. IR-ti-rs, I . liuura, J. Juvkowski. flgnmzinmgn f9UL il, r nb LQ SCROLL Charles Clapp M Smith A Barth THIS OFFICERS : President Rupert McGinn Secretary Vincent Myszka 't WAY, PLEASE To see that students and guests were given their proper places with due courtesy at social gatherings and assemblies, was the first right and duty ol the members of the Ushers Club, under the direction of Father Murphy, The ushers, led by their president, Rupert McGinn, and sec- retary, Vincent Myszka, took the responsibility ot directing the students whenever called upon. Some ol the special assemblies at which they were in charge were the Retreat, Ianuary 27-29, Pearl Harbor Day Mass, De- cember 7g and the Catholic Action Rally, February 28. The junior members obtained their training while assisting the senior members so that they will be prepared for the next year. MEMBERS: Donald Fish, Thomas Frenzer, Max I-tarnish, Lee Hogan, lim Host, Edward Howe, lohn Kersjes, lack Klinghammer, Ioseph Knape, Frank Kuhn, Rupert McGinn, Charles Miller, Vincent Myszka, Roderick Schmidt, William Verburg, Thomas Weaver, Iames Willacker, Peter Wincko, Eugene Wojtaszek. MAY WE HELP YOU? OFFICERS: GIRLS' BUILDING President Helen Hebert, '43 Vice-president Peggy Polasky, '43 Secretary Barbara Burgstahler, '43 BOYS' BUILDING President Iames Knape, '43 Vice-president Iack Pitsch, '43 Whether it was a topic on religion, literature, or science, stu- dents were always able to secure research material in the library, with the assistance given them by library club mem- bers. Each librarian was given a period in which he or she was responsible for the library. The librarians also gave assistance to Aquinas Library in the installation of books in their new quarters. During the past year many new books have been added to the library. The Library Club, under the supervision of Sister M. Eucharia in the girls' building and Sister M. Miriam in the boys' building, held meetings every two weeks. MEMBERS: Ruth Balzak, Therese Boule, Barbara Burgstahler, Rosemary Burnett, Iosephine Bosman, lack Chapman, Betty Farrar, Murray Gleason, Ioseph Grabinski, Helen Hebert, Florence Hencir, Douglas Hoban, David Howe, Theodore Karewkiewicz, Francis Kearney, loseph Knape, Esther Kwiatkowski, Lucille Napieralski, William Neis, Iames Neuman, lack Pitsch, Peggy Polaskey, Norman Poplaski, Wallace Samiec, Harry Schmeiser, Ray Sullivan, Mary lane Voss, FRIENDS IN CHRIST Feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick, and many more works ol mercy have been practiced by the Social Problems Club, commonly known as S.P.C. The purpose of the S.P.C., under the direction ol Sister M. Iames, was to study social problems in the light of Catholic principles, and to attempt to alleviate local problems by means of Catholic Action. A Christmas party was held, December 18, in the gym. OFFICERS: President Mary Elizabeth Schmidt Vice-president Patricia Deederly Secretary Lorraine Kaminski Parliamentarian Margaret Wahllield USHERS' CLUB D. Fish, C. Miller, R. McGirm, I. Kriape, V. Myszka. LIBRARY CLUB Standing: M. Gleason, M. I. Voss, W. Samiec, B. Burg- stahler. Seated: I. Grabiriski, P. Pol- askey, I, Pitsch, H. Hebert. SOCIAL PROBLEMS CLUB Standing: M. Harris, M. Aul- bach, M. Wahltield, P. Deed- erly, R. Lewis. Seated: M. L. Smith, B. Burg- stahler, M. Schmitt, L Kamiriski. COMMANDING OFFICERS: In the girls' building: President Margaret Aulbaclc, '43 Vicefpresident Iosie Bosnian, '43 Secretary Esther Lenhertz, '44 Treasurer Connie Radeke, '44 In the boys' building: President Donald Fish, '43 Vicefpresident Eugene Woitaszek, '43 Secretary Edward O'Rouke, '44 btaridimlz J. Rosnimi, lm. 0 Ruurlw, J. Iitsvli. K, Ruth-In-. St-ati-il: M. Aullsach. E. I,t-hntirtz. IC Wujtzism-k. MONITORS KEEP ORDER Directing the strangers, conveying messages, showing courtesy to all when- ever called upon, summarizes, in brief, the work ot the active Student Council organization. With a meeting every two months, the members, under the direction ol Sister M. Damien in the boys' division and Sister M. Edna in the girls' divi- sion, attained these ends. Student Councilors SENIOR MEMBERS: Helen Becsey, Lucille Braunschneider, Rosemary Burnett, Robert Daley, Thomas Driscoll, Robert Dudley, Iean Dutmer, Donald Dutiners, Ioseph Farage, Donald Fish, Thomas Frenzer, Suzanne Gibson, Ted Godzisz, Max I-Iarnish, Mary Harris, Dorothy Hernes, Bernadine Iunghans, Iune Iohnson, Margaret Keller, Daniel Kozak, Dorothy Marlcel, Rupert McGinn, Iohn Messock, Ruth Mester, Bill Nader, Bernadette Pinard, Lorraine Polack, lerry Radeke, Robert Renis, Iohn Rettig, Wallace Samiec, Rita Schaab, Mary Schmidt, Maurice Schrauwren, Lois Shulte, lames Skory, Mary Anne Smith, Milo Tarczynski, William Verberg, Maxine Wier- enga, Peter Wincko, Marcella Wright, Eugene Wojtaszek. OTHER MEMBERS: Mary Averill, Florence Baura, Russel Ben' net, Marie Buchanan, Eddie Burn, lack Chapman, Margaret Davy, Harriet Dennis, Theresa Eardley, Iohn Goinse, Donald Heishetter, Delores Howard, Doris Laloie, Dagrnar Lenhertz, lack Levandowski, Barbara Murphy, loseph Messing, Dorothy Noel, Amy O'Keefe, Edward O'Rouke, Alice McCarrie, Robert Polaclc, Alice Powers, Iames Rooney, Clare Slcendzel, Robert Smith, Cleo Talas, Barbara Taphoin, Walter Teska, Virginia Velte, Delores Verberg, Donna Voss, Sally Walsh, Irene Zahm, Arlene Zakarzecki. OITICIIRS1 lpresfsident Norrriu Covcinouoli, '43 Vice president Robert Renis, V13 Secretory Betty Corrrrubell, '43 Trerisrrrer' luck Clrririrrrori, 'flrl ACTORS Radios were tuned to WLAV on Mor-ch 5 when the Murrirriers' Club presented the pcitriotic skit lt's Fun to Be Free, written by the two qreot ploywriqlits, Ben Hecht ond Chdrles Moc Arthur. The pr-oqrorn showed the crchievenients ot the Club in rcidio work. Another event successtully horndled wcrs the fjI'GSCI 1ltllTOf1 ot the Arrroteur Show, Decerriber ltt, in the school qyrn. The club, which wos under the direction ol Miss Millicent McElwee ond Sister M. Honoro, oriqinorted in l91tU under the direction ot Mrs. lohn Boker, Chdrles Clcrpp led RIS president until he wos cdlled to the colors, when Norrrro Covonoucgh reploced hirn ond Robert Renis wcis elected vice-president, The rrreetinqs, which were held every other Wednesdcry, were under the supervision ot the :student olticers. At the Broadcasting Station B. Campbell, l. Chapman, E. Bukowski, R. Renis, N. Cavanaugh I N T H E M A K I N G SlflNllQR MRMBLfRSi lfdwin Roos, Rorborci Booth, Geraldine Burinskcrs, Mciry Bush, Betty Cciiiripbell, Norrrio Ccrvondugh, Delores Centrlli, Potricio Duvey, Robert Dudley, Murroy Glen son, If-seplr llendcges, ljdword Howe, Bdrboro loswicii, Betty Kdelin, Morton Korcrs, lock MC Derrnott, Rupert McGinn, Geraldine Peslco, Roy pOlGIiClCK, Delores Powers, Edwin Rolcowslci, lldword Renberciq, Robert Renis, Clarence Srnirgiel, Mory Lou Srnith, Beatrice Tonninq, Thonros Weover, Mor y Weber, Morcellfi Wrigglit, lohn Zcrrrrrerowslqi. OTHER MEMRTTRSZ lock Cliorprrrdn, Morilyn Eordley, ludy Griner, lorries lcrckowslci, Froncis Keerrney, Mcirry Lou Lresveld, Cer-fildrne Potts, lNlcrr'y Rothwell, Roger Stopletori, Milly Wir'rL4ek, Pcrtrricifr Wolt, Fw Miss McElwee S W-EALENDAR tL'3 vt CPI st . TERM 'QD FIRST TERM SEPTEMBER 9 TO OCTOBER 19 Cn September 9, l,Urtft Critiiol if Cwratritl zatwi dents began tlle :-Cliwrl vein 'fwtlx tlif- trtrcli tional openina Mass in tlie Cvttliedrftl . Fit Alplionsus parisli tivolz firmt place Witt' ft fwimt ol 124 students , , 'ltie tir:at week rel rartirirwl WGS OHS ot flflifllifylttil t'lOC1lY1tItIQ, t1t0Clll'trt tt4 v'J teachers, acaiiirina triendfs, and sataridirirt in line lor books rented trorn time fzcnoftl , Witli spirited electirnns ct officers and Ifrrrge tr-'tw at rnerribers, tlie varioiiss clubs borgari tlicrir tlLfllVl ties A . . Tyinq Battle Creek, September 18, was a loretaste ol ri victorioiirs football :xefmtri , . 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Crowded into tlie large clioir of tlie Catliedral, tlie Mixed Cliorus sang for low Mass in its first public appearance . , . On February 23, tlie Catholic Student Publications ineetina reviewed student efforts toward tlie diffusion of Catliolic tlioualit , , . A lively dis- cussion was lield at tlie Catliolic Action rally at St. lanies auditoriuin on February 28 . . , liadies of tlie Grail spoke to tlie senior airls on March 5 and caused inucli coininent . . . lVluuuners' Club presented a radio skit, lt's Fun to lie Free, over radio station WLAV . . . Seniors gave second skating party at Ramona . . Acadeinic Day at lvlarywood, March 7, enabled 30 seniors in cap and gown to parf ticiiwate in cerenionies lionorina St. Tliomas Aquinas, patron of scliocls . . . March 10 Asli Wednesday found students beainnina Lent witli Mass in tlie Catliedral . . . March 11, tlie Mixed Cllltlillti sona for a Parent Teacliers' dinner , . , vf R f FIFTH TERM MARCH 15 TO APRIL 22 A second important SPIRES ineetina was held the first day of the fifth terni, March 15 A A A auiet Vocation Week took place March 14-20 A A A The Irish weren't the only loyal penaorira who sported a Mbit of areenii on a very cos mopolitan St. Patricks day March 17 A A A The many clubs and scholastic oraanigriationfz Hspruced up for pictures for the SPIRES A SPIRES contest was extended from March 19 to 22 A A . The students' way of expressinft their sympathy to Sister IVIA Rose Marie upon the death of her brother, Eather lohn lA lvlc Allister, was a voluntary collection for a lVla:s:: AAAMarch 19, St, Iosephs day, also the Bishops feast day, was a welcome free day A , A The Bishop ordained five boys in the Cathedral in his last public ceremony. 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The following is a recollection of the absurdities, the dilemnas, and the perplexities of our senior class during the past year . . . Remember big George Alicki bend- ing way, way down to talk to his civics teacher . . . Margie Aulbacl-4 living a life of paradise in an all-boy trig class . . . lid Baes giving forth those cute little answers in physics ...Norm Balcerowicz arguing his head ofif to get out of sweeping at noon . . . Ruth Balzak strolling at noon with a certain underclassman . . . Anne Marie Barth always work- ing on the schoolpaper . . . and Helen Becsey slaving away at her English assignment? And then there's jerry Beuzer and his quiet mind thinking up fiendish ideas . . . john Bernard trying to find out his assignment for the day . . . Tom Bloomquist and his pin-up collection . . . Josie Bosnian and her laughing, mis c h i e vo u s eyes . . . Theresa Boule rolling a gutter ball at the Fan . . . Irene Bowler strutting around in 'pumps' . . . John Braniff wisecracking his way out of his home- work . . . Ray Brechting reciting the Act of Contrition . . . Lucille Braun- schneider trying to figure out the wind drift of a plane . . . Eugene Breeza explaining Marconi's radio . . . Barb Burgstahler trying to stoop down in a picture. And who can forget Gerry Burin- skas falling on roller skates , , . Betty Campbell looking for Red Cross vic- tims to 'speriment on' . . . M ary Campbell reciting the electronic theory of matter . . . Norma Cavanough try- ing to evade a certain junior boy . . Marijane Corrigan splitting her sides with laughter . . . Lou Cuddohy re- citing a tough proposition from mem- ory . . . Bill Czernickowski drawing a perfect air map. Picture again NVanda Danielski without a smile . . . Laurence Dark nominated for class president . . . Pat Davey rolling in the snow . . . John Deiss in his V-necked varsity sweater . . . Bob Despres looking for a UC card . . . Bob Drieborg sleeping in class . . . Bob Dudley trying to find the dew point on a rainy day. Remember too, Roy Emerson puck- ering his lips next to a trumpet . . Joe Farage asking VVhat's the Deal? . . . Don Fish arguing about the con- stitution . . . Urban Fisher trying to put in his hrst serve in tennis... Betty Fox trying to figure out her les- sons . . . Tom Frenzer working like mad on Gala Nite . . . Rosemary fierke in a snowball fight . . . Susie Gibson stepping nimbly about at a mixer . . . Mary Giffin trying to write a news story without the facts... jean Gilmore and her 'Ipana ad' smile . . . Ed Glowaclci whispering Esther tContinued on Page 2, Column 33 Cff The death of the Most Reverend Bishop joseph C. Plagens, March 31, came as a great shock to all who knew him. After the announcement of this news, the students immediately knelt in prayer for the repose of the soul of their beloved bishop. The follow-A ing period, the entire student body assembled in the Cathedral to recite the rosary. A Solemn Requiem High Mass was offered, April 5, with Superintendent Father Flannery as celebrant, assisted by Father Murphy, the principal, and Father Bolger vice-principal. The Gregorian Mass was chanted by the choral groups of the school. Bishop Plagens was a welcomed visitor at all Catholic Central's pro- grams. llis many inspiring words, especially the farewell letter in the 1941 Spires, which was dedicated to him, will long be remembered. The Bishop was laid to rest in Mount Calvary cemetery near the re- mains of the Most Reverend Henry Richter, the first Bishop of Grand Seniors Bid Farewell Two lmndred sixty-seven seniors will be honored with the presence of Reverend Ralph Gallagher, SJ., l'ro- fessor of Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois. who will deliver the farewell address in St. Andrew Cathedral, ,lune 10. This year, the number of boys exceeds that of any former year and the entire class is one of the largest graduating groups from Catholic. Un june 7, Class Night exercises will take place, with Salutatorian Ed- win Baes and Valedictorian Margaret NVahlfield, senior president and vice- president respectively, delivering the customary Class Night orations. Other highlights of that evening will be a humorous skit and the presentation of Father Murphy. which will be con- Gallagher, june 9, will serve as a prelude to the grand finale of graduation. It will be a day of deep thought and sincere prayer for all the seniors. Besides the twenty-five-dollar award made by Mrs, james McKnight an- nually, others will include the Aquinas competitive scholarship for both boys and girls, the Knights of Columbus award which is an Aquinas scholar- ship for the boys, and the annual American Legion award. The second animal senior picnic, which is under the supervision of the class officers, is scheduled for the last week of school. awards by Recollection Day, ducted by Father Rapids. More than 400 priests, many bishops and archbishops crowded the Cathedral to pay their final tribute to the remains of the Bishop whom they all loved. Although he is gone from our midst, his spirit lives on. May he rest in peace! God Bless You, Students With this last issue of the BLUE AND VVHITE we realize that We approach the closing of another year. Hut this year's ending is not like that of other years that we have known. There will be the usual joy and exaltation, the satisfaction of work well done, the happiness of graduation, and the smiling prospect of vacation days. But running in and through it all there is the grim realization of a world at war. This year as our senior boys put away their books and say goodbye to classrooms and to studies, both they and we realize that in these war-torn days a boy soon puts away the things of a child and becomes a man called to the service of his country. Hands that have been acquainted with books and footballs. with vaulting poles and tennis raekets, will soon become accustomed to the feel of guns and ammunition. And as these boys go out from us this year to all the battlefronts around the world, those of us who stay - students and teachers, parents and friends - may well ask God to make us worthy of them. To the boys themselves, as we say goodbye, we bid them to remember a phrase well-known - Blue and Wliite. May the white of Mary's purity be in them, and the blue of her mantle be protectingly about them. And wherever they go, may they be unafraid, always loyal to God and His Holy Mother and good soldiers of the America they serve. FATHER MURPHY fW1.,.... .....7,,, . nf J-ul Page Two BLUE AND WHITE My 14 Juda- Ferewell, But Not Forever XVhat does your Alma Mater mean to you? To me it means the place to which I shall always give credit for my future: the place where I learned the principles of a good life and the way to keep them: the meeting place of many people and the development of friendships: a place where I spent many hours of work combined with good times: the place where my future was planned to help in the service of God and country, whether it he in the armed services, or on the home front. Yes, as one of the 267 of the graduat- ing class of '43, I shall always point with pride to my Alma Mater, Catholic Central High. -Mary I.ou Schweitzer, '43 You Were Right, Mom and Dad The seniors now have closed their hooks: the halls are silent without their chatter and clicking heels. They have gone forth into a world of war and torment but hy their side to guide them, will always be the prin- ciples of the Catholic VVay of Life as learned at Catholic Central. And in their hearts will always he gratitude to their mother and father, to the kind sisters and priests for the unceasing aid in equipping them with the knowl- edge and ideals for justice which are uppermost in all freemen's hearts. NVhatever they shall be or whatever they shall do they can always point to Catholic Central and say with a feel- ing of pride, That's my school. The task of selecting a school to form the foundation for their child's mind is often 11 hard one for many parents. Those who thought there was no place but Catholic for their son oi daughter may hear on this june lfl, You were right, Mom and Dad. Thanks a lot! -Anne Marie Barth, '43 Catholic Central High School E D I T O R S Barth, Anne Marie My zka, Vincent Bowler, Irene Nnpieralski, Lucille Gifiin, Mary Pitsch, Jack Gilmore. Jean Putnrnck. Ray Hernes. Dorothy Radeke, Jerry Hogln, Lee Schweitzer. Mary Lou Lewis. Ruth Wojtnszek, Euzgne Class Poems Divine Victory Bloody fields of toil and strife, Is punishment for a sinful life. Reward to the good for virtuous deeds, But the evil among us are poisonous seeds. They spawn the dirt, the lust, the greed, Of which it seems some men have need. The proper ambition is truly divine. To make one's self better is pure and it's fine, God told to Moses for all men to comply, That Thou shalt not kill, nor causc others to die. 'Twas also said that eventful day, That man should not steal, covet away. Ilut some do not listen, some do not YYY, And they are the ones who'll ht damned when they die. Ilitler among them, might be called the chief: He is the greatest murderer, by far. the greatest thief. I'Iis consuming greed and desire for fame, Has caused him to lead this criminal game. For the American soldiers are over there The enemies of freedom can well he- ware. Yes the U.S.A, will bring freedom true, llut it's the law of God. that will see us through. -l.ee Ilogan Meditation Before Graduation He sits, lost in deep meditation He smiles, then frowns. or sighs. He has no thoughts for the present: Back four years, in spirit he flies. He enters again as a freshman - Iiewilderment was plain in his eyes Changing classes, learning rules - de- merits! Such great cares for one his size. But he came back the next September So confident of his own ability That he had to he governed with an iron rod To maintain scholastic stability. lie smiles when he thinks of that third year Frequent parties and dances, the style. A continuous round of excitement. Class unity grew all the while. Then at last he became a senior He began the most important year, And everything he did or took part in Iiecame a memory held dear. Graduation is fast drawing near Preparations will leave little time for thought But he knows that the happiness he has known VVill ne'er be found, 'though constantly sought. -Ruth Lewis Kampus Kwips CContinued from Page 1, Column ll to Joe Soboleski during Civics class . . . Ted Godzisz trying to figure out where he got those extra demerits . . . or Goe Grahinski and his self-written play, Remember when . . . Max Harnish pretty nearly won the Golden Gloves . . . Mary Harris built a map of the United States out of salt and some- thing w h a t e v e r . . . Helen Hebert bowled a game somewhere in the forties . . . Eleanore Hencir and l.or- raine Glowacki gave the Red Cross a pint of their blood . . . Dorothy Ilernes broke her little ankle . . . lid llowe sang his first and his last solo all in one song . . . Leone Kalmoski tried to fix a certain typewriter that doesn't type right anymore. Mike Keenan wore a sun-visor to class so he could sleep better . . . Don Knape recited one of his personal experiences in English class . . . Micky Kowalczyk was practicing for a certain play . . . Ed Koziej decided to turn banker and took charge of milk . . . Ruth Lewis wrote those exquisite poems . . . joe McCormick finally worked up enough never to ask Lucy to the Sno-Shuffle ...jack McDermott went around tripping kids with his crutches . .. Rupert McGinn said a caucus was a desert plant . . . Ray Miller got his draft call and almost broke down in tears? VVe must'nt forget Rob Moriarity and his penny suckers . . . Lucille Nap- ieralski hurrying to work after school at breakneck speed . . . Bill Neiss looking for his finger-nail file when it was in his back pocket. . . Bernie Pawloski walking around with her hands in her pocket . . . Gerry I'esko trying to write her theme paper . . . Marilyn Peters typing with one finger . . . jack Pitsch trying to sell just one more subscription . . . Ray Poterack drawing B-19's . . . jerry Radeke try- ing to do everything at once but not getting anything done . . . Bob Renis carving out his own rings . . . john Rettig falling through that great big window in the senior study hall . . . Vlfendy Reynolds knocking down a shade in the overflow. . . Freeman Ronan wrestling with his aeronautics hook . . . Virginia Rose trying to get out of typing . . . Ed Roslanic and his flashy ties . . . VVally Samiec with his hair cut short . . . or Lois Schmidt still as diligent and shy as ever. Recollect also poor Rod Schmidt slipping down the stairs . . . Kate Schoenhofen just making it to school on time . . . Lois Schulte chuckling with laughter . . . Mary I.ou Schweit- zer trying to finish a club write-up . . . the Siemion twins making freslnnan see double . . . Naomi Sires finally getting a correct answer for total horsepower . . . Clarence Smigiel ask- ing those intelligent questions... Vince Snow blowing out fuses in the physics room . . . Milo Tarzynski waiting for school to be over and his army life begins . . . Tom Van Buren hiding the dirt under the radiator. CContinued on Page 4, Column 35 BLUE AND WHITE Page Class Will lfVe, the class attributes to the contident of our forgotten by the Before saying of '43, bequeath our underclassmen, being high ideals not to be future seniors. our last farewell to Catholic Central, we give our sincere thanks to the entire student body, for assisting' to make our school days 11 happy memory, our best wishes that they may carry on in the future. To our worthy principal, Father Murphy, who has put forth every effort for our success in our high school careers, we extend our sincere thanks. To all our teachers, who have helped us through our trying moments and many diificulties, we extend our appre- ciation and many thanks. To the juniors, our will and deter- mination both in sportsmanship and scholarship to forever bring forth vic- tory. To the sophomores, we bequeath the honor of being juniors and the ability to successfully carry on all activities. To the freshmen, we leave our theory that they are an important part of Catholic Central. To a most aggressive junior tprob- ably jerry Ilrockheimj for his work in studies and sportsmanship, to accom- plish the honor of winning the Kill- oran Cup which is left by Eugene VVojtaszek, who accomplished this honor in 1943. To Ilelen O'Malley, the twinkle ol llelen llescey's brown eyes. To Pat Sirney and jean Otterbeing, the in- separableness of Germaine and Berna- dette Siemion. To Bob Mitus, the ability to wear the latest styles of Lou Cuddahy. To Barbara Murphy, the pleasant personality of jean Mencin- ski. To jimmy Rooney, the ability to carry on the line work of the cheer- leaders who are graduating. To Bob Gibson, and Robert Hesse, the bash- fulness of Marion Karas and Vinc Myszka. To Mary Lou Liesveld, the dimples of Mary Rinkus. To Tom Smith, the peaches and cream complexion of Tom Weaver. To joe Geglio, the bashful grin of Rupe McGinn. To Margaret Davey, the sweet smile and cute man- nerisms of Norma Cavanaugh and Ruth Mester. To Rosemary Otterbein. the blush of Helen Hebert. To Theresa Kelly, the quick wit of Wanda Danielski. To Don Carl, the new hair shampoo of Max Harnish. To Vir- ginia Bushewicz and Theresa Malone, the easy-to-get-along-with attitude of Rita Schaab and jackie Siebeneicher, To Mary Ifulvi the happy-go-lucky attitude of Lorraine Polack To Walter Teska, john Dreuton wills the book, Kidnapped To Bill McCormack, the scholarship of Clarence Smigiel. To Mary Fitzgerald, the freckles of Betty Fox. To llelen Ramutis, the tennis ability of Gerri Burinskas. To Betty Berens, the sweet shyness of Eleanore Stelter. To Geraldine Doyle, the care- free attitude ot' Rosemary Gerke. To Constance Radeke, the day dreams of josephine Marckini. To tContinued on Page 4, Column 2j Senior Interviews I plan to attend Aquinas for a few years. -Rosemary Burnett The Army will most likely be after me as soon as I graduate but after the war I have hopes of becoming a suc- cessful business man. -Richard Gallagher I am going to attend the Aquinas Summer School and in the fall attend Mercy School of Nursing. -NVanda Danielski I want to be an operator at the Bell Telephone Company if it is possible. -Margaret Safranski If I were older I'd join the VVAAC's but since I am not, I am going to do my part by continuing my war work. -Catherine Schoenhofen VVe are going' in training to be nurses and then hope to continue studying to be doctors. -Maxine VVierenga and Margaret Wahltield Both of us are going to the Army this summer. After the war we would like to become State Troopers. -Ted tiodzicz and jolm Rettig W'e are going to do the line work of being housewives. Class Prophecies Gather around ladies and, ahem, gentlemen, while I tune my tnne ma chme for the year 1953 AD Hold on it s warming up now Oh! who do we see but some of the boys and girls of 43 I et s see what they re domg VVe tind joseph I arage Cin a super zoot suitl whackmg out Beat Me Daddy Eight to the Bar with his own Plaza Band john Lammerowski hunting around antique shops for parts for his aging Model A leord Lucille Iowells name appearing in lights star songstress of the Metro politan Opera House At a well known hospital Norma Cavanaugh energetically taking up the responsibilities of Head Nurse Raymond Brechtmg milking thc cows on his 100 acre farm In a cute little bungalow for two or more we see Betty Hartwell sob bing over the cake that forgot to rise Robert Renis singing VVhite Christ mas in Carnegie Hall Fritz Kuhn proudly stroking his if Q 6-I I - 1' t .al r 'J 2 , .ue .5 9. V . vgjgut.. ' 13 ,rn ff tal' Ffl-aft I I I V I I Y v - .' . 1 ik. . . v .. , . 3 . ' . ' Y 7 . ' '. - I 'C ' ,, . ' ' -Mary jane Yoss and Adeline XValczak I should like to work at the Bell Telephone and also be a Nurses' Aide to help in the war effort. -Donna Armock I should like to continue the work that I am now doing as a defense worker. -Barbara Booth Next year I would like to be in the Navy Air Corps. After the war I would like to go to college and study to be a doctor. -jerry Radeke I should like to be a secretary and continue the work I am now doing. -Peggy Polaskey I've always wanted to be a pilot so if I can meet the standards of the Air Corps I will make it my life work. -Norbert Markoski I am going to continue my work of being a secretary. -Alice XVittkowski In july 1,111 going to volunteer for the Army and after the war I would like to become a professional photog- rapher and get married. -Vincent Myszka I've always been interested in ani- mals so after the war I'm going to be a veterinarian. -joseph Knape After the war I would like to travel around the world. -james Skory After I get out of the Army I'm go- ing to surprise everybody and become the perfect husband. -Robert Daley Next fall I shall attend Business College to study to be a bookkeeper. -Esther Syrel-1 After I get out of the Army I would like to become a lawyer. -Robert Renis I am going to work in the war effort and continue my study of music. -Lucille Powell I hope to be a stenographer after graduation. -Eleanor Stelter I hope to secure a job as stenog- rapher in some peaceful office. -Maxine Ziomkowski long, red beard . Behind an office desk, Lorraine Kaminski toiling amidst the tangle of a secretary's day . . . Max Harnish slugging it out with the defending heavyweight champ . . . A popular all-girl orchestra claiming the talents of jean Dutmer, violinist, and Mary Campbell, pianist . . . Amidst fashions of vogue, Helen Becsey operating a Swanky Shoppe for Exclusive Women . . . Roy Emerson telling Harry james where to get off . . . Murray Gleason playing opposite Hedy LaTurner in a very popular 111ovie . . , Social worker, Mary Sullivan, re-- lieving a poor, old woman from the toil and strife of a poverty-stricken home . . . Eugene Krzywosz hnally masters 25 consecutive pushups . . . Lee Hogan, tenor, with the Phil Harris and Company . . . Daniel Kozak prominent in local politics . . . Dr. Stephen Bladey, that eminent intellect, after many years of research discovers how to draw a square circle Lois Koenders is seen as an author- ess of a series of magazine articles on various subjects . . . Tom Frenzer struggling with his son's homework . . . Florence Hencir seeking Michigan's bowling championship after a series oi successful tournaments . . . Ray Poterack admitting that his time machine wasn't as accurate as he thought it would be. In the fall I am going to attend Business College -Florence Szoka Next September I am going to enter St. Mary School of Nursing to help relieve the severe shortage. -jacqueline Siebeneicher L 'gF,.7.-T....,.,.,,....-f-Y,-.I--,-,TW,rw-, - -.--ff.---.,-,-,-x-7:LfT-Tr-1ff-- 1-Us --f ---- v 1-,-, - -nw -' ra - -if' s w:7'1 's'Y-ici'- A ,. , , , , ,, . PageFour BLUE AND WHITE S . S Most Bashful Girl ................. Kam us S ------------- Lorrai XVi r'hol.'ki Most Bashful Boy ..... if .... Bill Neis P p Already well on the way toward the retaimnent of the coveted All-Sports Trophy won last year. the 1943 spring teams are hoping to clinch its safe- keeping by contributing a few more points themselves. Head coach Ted Sowle has a tinc array of returning veterans who hope to capture the number one spot in the city track standings. Although the thinclads have already been beaten by East lligh and Creston. they' gave both teams a very stiff battle. Sparked by Swain of East, the Pioneers have undoubtedly one of the best track teams in the city, and a loss to them is no disgrace. The Cougars are exceptionally strong in the mile and 880, but are a trille weak in the Iield events. The prospects on the whole, howev-er, are pretty bright. The Cougar diamond squad, under the supervision of the new assistant coach, Lucien Bartnick, is shaping in- to a top notch ball club. Already four- opposing teams have been dispensed with as Tech, Union, Central, and Ottawa fell victims to the superb pitching and fielding of the Catholic nine. The Blue aml White lads have displayed plenty of prowess at the bat, and should prove a powerful contender in the city race. Representing Catholic Central on the tennis courts, stands an evenly balanced team coached by Father Syd- loski. Although the Cougar netmen suffered a defeat in a practice meet with East, they won a 5-0 victory over Tech in their first city duel, and a 4-1 triumph over Central. Last years' Championship team left only two members eligible to return, but a fine turnout of good steady players bears evidence of another championship this year. Moclc Elections Class Musician .... Mary M. Campbell just Bored ............ james Stratton Class Wit .............. Jerry Radeke Easy to get along with---Frank Kuhn Prettiest Girl ...... Lucille Napieralski Handsomest Boy--Frank McCullough Most Athletic Boy-Eugene Wojtaszek Most Athletic Girl---Florence Hencir Zoot Suit Boy ....,.... joseph Farage Most Courteous Hoy ............,, --------------- joseph McCormick Most Courteous Girl-Leone Kahnoski Personality Plus--Bernadine Junghans Charles Atlas II---john Zamierowski just a lot of fun---Marijane Corrigan Class Sheik ........ Norbert Markoski Class Mascot ............ john Turnta Girl most likely to succeed ......... --------------- Margaret VVahltield Boy most likely to succeed-Lee Hogan Eligible Bachelor ..... Vincent Myszka Best Boy Dancer--jack Klinkhannner Best Girl Dancer .... Mary E. Schmitt Class Politician ...... joseph Grabinski Has done most for Catholic ....... ------------------- Lawrence Dark Catholic has done the most for ..... --------------------- Robert Daley Class Comedian- -Christine Szymoniak Class Will tContinued from Page 3, Column lj Anne VVright, the perfect lady-likeness of Peggy Polaskey. To Bob Vanden- berg, the all-city football fame of Art Stoddard. To Bob Knight and Mike Mctiarry, the friendship of Reynold VVeber and Ed Glowacki. To Eunice Van Gessel and Delores Smigiel, the dignity of Bernice Pawloski and Mary Lou Schweitzer. To Pat Wolf, the hearty laugh of Beatrice Tonning. We hereunto affix our hand and seal and forthwith appoint as sole executor of this document, Father Murphy, Signed: Jack Pitsch jean Gilmore -1- i School Song tEditor's Note: Here's your school song, original words and music by Evelyn Emery, '40. Revive it by memorizing the words, then singing it, Catholic Centrallj Catholic Central, we salute you, Our voices cheering rise, Paying highest tribute to you Fairest in our eyes. Chorus: l Voices soaring in loyal praise, joyful hearts to God we raise, tContinued from Page 2, Column 31 Remember too, Mary NVeber in her big Easter hat . . . Peter VVincko ushering girls into church . . . john Zamierowski nursing his Ford... Charles Clappis serious, but oh-so-in- teresting, Neath the Spires column Gloria Hoifer surprising Sister with a bouquet of early spring beauties . . . the experiences of Kay Cochrane and Mary Bush in war-torn Hawaii Betty Kaelin zipping over the typewriter keys . . . the everlasting joking and kidding of jerry Loftis . . . the muscle man Coach llartnick made out of Marion Karas . . . Pat Deederly and Margaret Keller as fishermen of the Fish Pond at Gala- Nite . . . and don't forget to Remem- ber Pearl Harbor! r Q , F9 m 0' 1 P --u--, , L Aamir: fl Catholic's banner high we bear Our Lady's color, bright and fair, Her traditions, we will uphold Treasured more than gold So remain forever true, Faithful to our white and blue. We will cherish her fine standards, Her name shall never die. Sing for dear old Alma Mater Catholic Central High. Chorus: Seniors in Defense Defense work for victory began at Catholic Central early in October when the seniors did their part in the national scrap drive. Their next patriotic move was ac- cepting various jobs to fill in the gaps created by the great labor shortage. The N.Y.A. invited the seniors to a training school which included courses in welding, riveting, machine shop and power sewing, thus preparing the stu- dents for further defense work after graduation. The following took advantage of the N.Y.A. program: Ted Godzisz, jack Pitsch, john Rettig, john Drenten, Jerome Benzer, james Fehsenfeld, Michael Keenan, Ferro Randazzo, Maurice Schrauwen, John Zamierow- ski, Joseph Murphy, Emmajean Host. Josie Bosman, Betty Farrar, Mary Overkleeft, Lucille Powell, Catherine Schoenhofen, Mary Weber, Barbara Booth, Mary jane Helteran, Mary Bourjoun, Dorothv Host, Lois Misie- wicz, Helen Oleneack, Lucille Kwiat- kowski, Ruth Horter, and Stella Parauka. Twenty-eight senior girls prepared surgical dressings Saturday mornings at the local Red Cross headquarters under their group supervisor and head A - . ...L Y- L inspector, Barbara Burgstahler. The girls' work was very progressive and Catholic Central was especially com- mended for the number of girls chosen to act as inspectors. Barbara Joswick was in charge of packing the dressings. The inspectors were Lucille Powell, Bernadette Siemion, Germaine Siemion, Genevieve Chulski, Delores Centilli, M a r y L o u Smith , and Michaeline Kowalczyk. Besides taking part in the actual de- fense program, the students furthered the spiritual defense program by pray- ing for peace. Especially noteworthy is the demonstration of their loyalty and fealty on Pearl Harbor Day, De- cember 7, when they offered the Holy Sacrifice and received Holy Com- munion in a body for the Alumni in active service. Other 'patriotic gestures on the part of the seniors were the omission of the Senior Play, the annual track meet, several banquets, and the acquisition of a bond for the Victory Memorial of the Immaculate Conception, Washing- ton, D. C. If this For God and- Country spirit of the graduating class continues, our country will see Victory sooner than expected, Cou Rift-ug P You don't mv' llns Sprung VS cathu + Agnes -4.-I R938 S., L.-nf 1 NVQ' use Pcpsodcnt Ain t wo. cute' l :- D5 Y V . :fl 3 N Q. ' - . m ls? i 1 h -s 'fl' ,. A , 'QW , ut if Q .v 16, new , ' . 4 Q ' ITP f IL. , L' iivf Lf ' K f mtludrxl Spnu uf x'0ll.ll lu 'l'lum- cokcs did it T just scmors illlfffffff ,.,...- ...fn N N X N s s 'S 'Q s In I lah stony NIL 1 11' 1 119 mv: -- Nap:-. -1-. 'N I mm, in wi P. 'N' ,-.w-.--u..--- :- Sw-i-7 Hs. i M 'tt HIS' AFI!! ng, MM. My ' .I 31 nr, A PARTING WORD To the seniors of Catholic Central, the last chapter of their school life has just been written. To the underlassmen, another year has just gone by. And to both of them, pleasant memories remain of a successful school year just completed. In a few more days, this book will probably be tucked neatly away in some remote corner of your bookshelf at home. There it will lie for any length of time until in a moment of relaxation, you pick it up again, flop down in some easy chair, slowly thumb the pages, and live again these two semesters at old C.C. Out of the misty haze of a fog-lined memory, the football champion- ship, the mixers, the retreat - all will slowly take form before your eyes. And when someone's voice snaps you cruelly back into the present world and all its reality, think again of the work entailed in producing this war annual. A great share of the credit goes to the associate editors, Lucille Napieralski and Vincent Myszka, nor can we forget the urifailing services of Dorothy Hernes and Leone Kahnoski, all very fine workers. To Mary Giffin, Don Fish, and Eugene Wojtaszek, we owe the splendid layouts of the sports section. Mary Lou Schweitzer and Irene Bowler are responsible for the inter- esting writeups on the majority of the school activities, while our thanks for the fine subscription campaign goes to Mary Harris and lack Pitsch. lean Gilmore and Iames Willacker aided in producing the appealing layout of the senior graduation pictures, and Ray Poterack contributed to the art work. The underclassmen proved very helpful, especially foe Smith, Bob Fron, Dick Mysliwiec, Geraldine Potts, Kathleen Andres, and Ioyce Ludwig. Our heart- felt gratitude goes to Mr. Burkle and Mr. Van Dyke of the Dean-Hicks Com- pany for their splendid suggestions while printing the book. Versluis Studio was kind enough to take the majority of the pictures, while the school itself contributed largely to the actual success of the book. Behind the scenes, we find the ever helpful faculty, especially Father Murphy for securing permission to have an annual this year, and Sister M. Euphemia for the supervision of the Work entailed. Many other individuals, too numerous to mention here, con- tributed also in some way toward the completion of this project. To these and all the others we say thanks - thanks a lotl Ierry Badeke, Editor-in-chief -.,nv, WE CONGRATULATE YOU, SENIOR . . On Your Successful Completion of Study as a High School Student . . . and We thank you for your compliment to us, in choosing the name VERSLUIS to appear on all your class portraits I 47 MONROE AVE., Nw ERS L I J S It in both dollars and cents and in personal satisfaction to have your printed matter designed and produced by an organization of known ahility. Telephone 9-814-1. 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