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

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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.

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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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NAME KNOWN AS Jo Ellen Balon , Barbara Biggs. . Thomas Blake , , Arthur Blakeslee Sally Crimmins . Tuckez' Crusan , Carolyn Dery , Marylyn Gall , Patrick Garten , John Gatens . . Richard Guter , , Edward Hacala , John Hacala . . James Haid . , Dolores Hill , , Norma Jarrett , Thomas Kerner , Harold McBrayer Thomas McHugh, Patrick Maroney Timothy Maroney William Martin , Thomas Mehen , Nancy Mertz , , Mary Clare Moses Joan O'Connor , Frank Paterno , Gene Primozic , Martha Raver . . Barbara Resler . Mary Schwerha , , , , Bernard Stricker Robert Vrancken. Joseph Wade . . David Wuebold , . -. . .- JO.. Barb , , . Herk . . Buddie . Sally . . Tuck . . Sue . . . Marylyn Pat . . . Johnny , Dick . . Eddie. . John . , , Poodle s . . Dodie. . . . Norma . Tom , , Chuch , Tom .. . Pat.. NOTED FOR . . , . Candidness . Commercial ability . . Basketball ability . . . , His teeth . . Interest in people Pleasant Personality , Big brown eyes . . Sugar and spice . Quietness in class . Football ability . . . . . Dry wit . Easygoing manner . Excellent manners , , His good driving Cheerleading ability . . . . . Petiteness . . . His car . . Acting ability , . . .Witty remarks His s ensibl e que stions Tim .. . , , , . His crew cut Bill . . . . Reserved manner T0111 . . . . Constant complaints Na1'1CY. . . .... Keen wit Mary Clare, . . Her open houses J0a!1ie . . . . . Generosity Frank. . . Sleepiness P01110 . . , His walk Marty. . . . Gift of gab Barb . . .... Red hair Mary . . . . School spirit Bernard , . His long legs Bob. . . , , His voice JOB . . . . Dependability Dave . . . Thoughtfulness 61 miar