Charleston Catholic High School - Shamrock Yearbook (Charleston, WV)

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wie 5 B AR B A RA B I CGS I 5 S m Hfvfe X fish JO ELLEN BALON Jo Ellen, our capable Sodality prefect, took part in oratorical contests, Big Showoff, and Rural Rhythm. She attained the position of Third Order newspaper editor, and was a member of the Shamrock and Rambler staffs and Cecilian Choir, An honor student, Jo was a bundle of zest and fun, ' K- Honor student Barbara, chosen guest editor representative for Queen' s Work Magazine, was an outstanding commercial student, and Sodality newspaper co-editor, Known for her loyalty and school spirit, she participated in four minstrels and school plays, Barbara, with her gay smile, also served on the yearbook and Rambler staffs, THOMAS BLAKE One of Charleston Catholic's star basketball players, lanky Herk was well-liked by all his classmates. Taking an active part in the mock election, he was also a participant in Big Showoff, and sang a solo in the minstrel, I-Ierk' s friendly grin and greeting will long be remembered, 57 . . l ,ffgfi 1-Q ' .ff to ARTHUR BLAKESLEE Endowed with exceptional artistic ability, Buddie served as Shamrock staff artist, and constantly used his talent to benefit the class and school, This lad, with his amiable manner and memorablelaugh, participated in the mock elec- tion, two minstrels, and Big Showoff, and was a two-letter man in football, SALLY CRIMMINS Head of the Sodality Literature Committee, Sally enjoyed membership in the Cecilian Choir. Included in her activities were participation in Rural Rhythm, three school plays and minstrels, Father Boniface' s programs, and yearbook work, An honor student and engaging lass, Sally was always ready to lend a helping hand.

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-----Wad T Q Vromisa The seniors, standing at the pinnacle of high school success---graduation---gaze quietly at their gleaming rings, which recall the golden memories of the past four years. That hesitant but happyfreshman feeling- - -the bubbling gaiety of sophomore year- - -junior jit- ters ,which soon changed tojunior jollity- - -the tournament- - -the S.S.C.A. - - -Choir and Choral Club -- -school and class picnics---bake sales- - -May Crowning-- -fund-raising campaigns---the mock election---contests:---retreats---ball games---Sodality reception---parties and open houses--- mysterious noises in English class---class meetings---assemblies---class basketball tourna- ment ---basketball and football banquets---impromptu harmonizing--- Rural Rhythm --- Big Showoff ---experiments in Chemistry lab---the wonderful priests and sisters---all the dances- --expecially the Prom---class rings---class pictures---Class Night---Graduation Night--- With a sigh and a last farewell to their beloved Charleston Catholic, the seniors descend to the harbor, where their ships are waiting to carry them, with their precious beliefs, over the Sea of Life. The Sun of Hope on the horizon casts its bright rays upon the waters as they begin their journey into the Future. cniar Cflass Officers Standing: Tim Maroney, treasurerg and Bernard Stricker,vice-president. Seated: JoanO'Connor, sec- retaryg and John Hacala, president. 56

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Senior and Big Showoff, CAROLYN DE RY Chairman of dance decoration committees, and an excellent hostess, Sue was in Rural Rhy- thm, Big Showoff, and four minstrels, The energetic, brown-eyed lass, chosen as our dele- gate to Girl sl State, took an active part in Sodality projects. Sue was also a Shamrock staff member and an honor student, MARY LYN GALL Petite Marylyn, with her charm and ready wit, was the fashion commentator in Big Showoff' and an honor student. She held the chairmanship of the Eucharistic Committee, and edited the Sodality newspaper. Marylyn' s journalistic ability was also applied to yearbook work, and to her postion as assitant Rambler editor. 4 1954 TUCKER CRUSAN Tuck, who came to Charleston Catholic as a junior, quickly became one of us. This consi- derate, good-natured fellow with the winning smile was a sodalist and member of the Rambler staff and Cecilian Choir, To these activities, he added participation in Rural Rhythm, the minstrel, n PAT RICK GARTEN Pat, The Quiet Man, was one of our four- year basketball players. He participated in the minstrel, and portrayed a charming model in Big Showoff. Pat' s twinkling eyes were evidence of a fine sense of humor, and his casual, affable manner won him many friends, JOHN GATENS The Senior Flash, John' s trademark was his outstanding sports ability, A four-year baseball player and winner of three letters in football, he was awarded the Mike Sayfie Trophy, and an All- Tournament basketball trophy, Friendly, easy- going John also took part in the minstrel and Big Showoff,