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

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Seniors FRA.NK PATERNO JOAN O' CONNOR Joanie, Miss Fighting Irish, won the state American Legion oratorical contest. Besides being editor of The Shamrock, this vivacious lass was a four-year class officer, Sodality secretary, reporter for The Rambler-, and an honor student, Joan also took part in four school plays and three minstrels, 1954 Chief Pontiac played baseball, a.nd earned twoletters in football, A sodalist, Cecilian Choir member, and talented minstrel endman, he cap- tured a lead in Little Nellie Kelly, Frank also participated in R.ural Rhythm and Big Showoff. We particularly liked his slow smile and lazy drawl, ' L' GENE PRIMO ZIC Anoutstanding athlete, Gene was chosen co- captain of the football team, and won two letters in that sport, Class treasurer in his sophomore andjunior years,he was a sodalist, and took part in Big Showoff, This husky, fun-loving fellow will not easily be forgotten, MARTHA RAVE R Marty, one of the most popular seniors, headed Our Lady's Sodality Committee, and was heard on Father Boniface's radio programs, A- mong the activities which claimed her attention were three minstrels, two plays, and the Cecilian Choir, Merry,brown-eyed, and friendly, Martha was also the capable assistant yearbook editor. BARBARA RESLER Fiery-haired Barb was our competent' 'Ram- bler editor. She was Charleston Catholids Flame Queen candidate, and in her senior year, atten- dant to Miss Fighting Irish, This statuesque miss participated in four plays and three min- strels. A sodalist and Shamrock staff member, Barb was liked by all,

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Seniars TIMOTHY MARONEY Tim, well-known for his whimsical grin and hilarious remarks, held the offices of class and Sodality treasurer, and was a yearbook staff mem- ber, Capturing the spotlight in three minstrels and plays, Rural Rhythm, and Big Showoff, this busy lad also won two letters in both football and baseball, l- 1-111-1- 7954 WILLIAM MARTIN NANCY MERT Z Nancy,whose straight-faced witticisms kept her classmates in stitches, was a grand cheer- leader, A member of the Shamrock staff and a sodalist, she was seen in Big Showoff, This loyal, sincere lass possessed an avid interest in sports, a forthright but g-racious manner, and an unforgettably wonderful personality, MARY CLARE MOSES Mary Clare, who left us in senior year to enter the convent,was a devout sodalist, and held the coveted title of Third Order prefect. She par- ticipated in three minstrels and plays, and offered her assi stance in all school projects, Mary Clare's kind, sympathetic nature made her everyone's friend. Bill, who joined us in his sophomore ye , provedhimselfa loyal, sincere student of C.C.H, S., and a willing worker. Seen at all games and school functions, he participated in Big Showoff, Rural Rhythm, and Little Nellie Kelly, Bill' 5 reserved manner could not hide his friendly, co- operative nature. THOMAS MEHEN Tom, despite his languid appearance, was a human dynamo in athletics. A fine baseball player, he won three letters in this sport and two in football, Basketball, too, claimed his attention, This engaging fellow, noted for his comical quips, took part in Big Showoff' and was an honor stu- dent.

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cniars -1...-lg--mn ll-mm-1 MARY SCHWERHA Brown-eyed, dependable Mary was selected as Sodalist of the Semester, took part in two school plays, and was a Shamrock staff member. With her enthusiasm and knowledge of sports, she was easily the most ardent sports fan in Charleston Catholic, and a loyal booster of the Fighting Irish, --lim-1 1mm-mm 1954 BERNARD STRICKER JOSEPH WADE Joe, a sodalist, was a fine photographer, In this capacity, he was a dependable member of the Shamrock staff. Well-known for his hard - working efforts in the school' s various fund-rais- ing campaigns, Joe also took part in three plays, the minstrel, Rural Rhythm, and Big Showoff, DAVID W UEB OLD Dave, who possesseda winning personality, was football manager during his junior and senior years, played basketball, and appeared often on Father Boniface's programs. Good-natured and friendly, Dave participated in the annual min- strels, four plays, and Big Showoff, and was a Shamrock staff member. Bernard, vice-prefect of the Sodality and veep of our class in junior and senior years, was in the mock election, Big Showoff, Rural Rhythm, andCecilian Choir, This handsome and charming fellow will always be remembered for the time and work he contributed toward class and school projects. ROBERT VRANCKEN Bob, known for his artistic talent and bass- baritone voice, was freshman class president, and secretary when a sophomore, Winner of two football letters,he sang in three minstrels, and hadalead irl'Little Nellie Kelly. An honor stu- dent, Bob was also a sodalist and Shamrock staff artist.