Johnstown Central Catholic High School - Memories Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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PATRICIA McCANN X Pat OUR LADY Of MERCY I PAUL McCLOSKY Mac I OUR LADY or MERCY J Being good is the mother of doing good Big things in little packages. $ A cheerful smile and a willing disposi- t tion. these are the most outstanding ] j characteristics of Pat. Tins truly | X Irish lass is one of the happiest Seniors. 3 X She is always with Presh. but that 1 X doesn't mean that she is opposed to ] J other friends. No indeed, her friends i are numerous, both in school and out. j Her leadership and initiative have 1 X been manifest throughout her high j X school life. Here's a young lady bound i to succeed. Here's to you. Patsy. 1 X 1 : i 1 1 1 ► The typically predominant Irish spirit j ► existed extensively in Mac. He was J ► a friend to everyone. His jovial mood J ► often threw his classes into fats of I ► laughter. We are rather certain that 1 I Mac will succeed. Mac was X I manager of our team and also showed I some skill at Intramural Basketball. X ► May he develop into as tine an old t t gentleman as he who stood under the X y chandelier. X 1 1 X BETTY Me DEV ITT I Betts ST. PATRICK X Great u-or s are performed, not by strength. bur by perseverance. ♦ A perfect UJy is “Betts. She is at 1 the heck and call of everyone in X trouble, but she seems to remain the X «me poised mademoiselle, regardless I of the temperature A leader in class 1 and social activities. Betts has at- X tended the majority of these at our j school. Her steady perseverance en- t ables her to do many things, even 1 driving a car safely. She is welcomed J in any group with her witty numor. t and she likes lots of fun. ROBERT McGEEVER Bob VISITATION Perfection it his motto. Bob, a very hard and zealous worker, believes in working to perfection, and the result of this belief is that his name heads the list of the upper fourth. When it comes to report cards, his name always appears first He has a very quiet and good-natured disposi- tion. He believes that time wasted is gone forever, for he has few idle moments in his day. 1™ “— --------------------— X dorothy McGovern { Dot ST. JOHN CUALBERT X Cheerfulness is a joy to any saddened heart. j One of the gems of the Senior Class is j a lass loved by all. She is always happy I and carefree Her remarkable sense of t humor has made her an asset to any + group. She is quite a movie fan and is I very fond of dancing. She has a talent I for singing and has proved it by taking X part in all of our musical activities. ♦ She can readily be termed a true friend t and a dependable leader. Because of ♦ her splendid attitude towards all X things. I am sure that she will be a great i success in any profession. MARGARET McCUIRE Mickey ST. JOHN CUALBERT Silence is Golden. Quiet? Yes. and she has quietly found her way into our hearts, not only as a loyal classmate, but also as one who shows that she has a genuine interest in her friends. Good luck. Margaret, we hope that the world will appreciate your golden quality P.S.—We’ve found, acting on the sly. that Mar- garet's favorite song during class periods is I'm a dreamer. Oh well, aren't we all?

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♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦♦♦♦ ♦♦ ♦ CHARLES MARCINKO Chinny ST. STEPHEN PAULINE MARCINKO Polly ST. STEPHEN It does not take a big man to do big things.’ Hard work and success go hand in hand. Chmky is not big. but we imagine his l.Q. is high. Through persistent effort, he has been on the honor roll many times. Incidentally, we hope he does not try to stop a bullet from coming out of a gun again. He is known for his generosity and school spirit, and his humorous disposition has brightened many a dull period and won for him his wide popularity. Have you ever heard of a genius? Well, when it comes to geniuses in scholastic honors, we have one. Pauline has never fallen from the honor roll in reports nor will she ever fall from our honor roll of loyal friends. Because of your achievements, your high ideals, and most of all. because Of just you. Pauline, we are glad that you belong to the class of '38. MARGARET MARY MARSHALL Maury rr. JOHN CAUL8ERT Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low An excellent thing in a woman. Our class has many reasons to he thank- ful to Margaret Mary. She has gained laurels for it by her valuable partici- pation in the orchestra, her four-year scholastic attainments, and her Gorgas Essay which was entered in a nation- wide contest. In manners, she is quiet and unobtrusive, but we know that her friendly interest and kindness will always keep her in the foreground of our memories. PATRICIA MARSHALL •Pat VISITATION When you find one good and true. Change not the old friend for the new. We hope you 11 permit us to introduce you to‘‘Pat, leader of our Jazzorcbestra. Here is a smiling Irish lass, who claims a long list of friends and companions. She ts a jolly comrade on all occasions, especially when cheering our teams on to victory. Her enthusiasm is con- tagious. and her school spirit permeates everything We’re patiently waiting Pat's future flight through life, and we know she will remember us in her STEPHEN MASLAK Mushy st. Stephen Happy u he who cun call him friend. With a cheerful word for everybody Mushy has unconsciously woven a web of gratitude around his pals. His graduation will undoubtedly be a loss to all of us. Mushy was a real friend to anybody in distress. We can see without a doubt that he will succeed Mushy played on the football squad during his freshman year. When he leaves school, his arms are always devoid of books, yet he is always able to recite in class. What’s your secret. Mushy ? JULIA McAULIFF Oscar ST. PATRICK Whatever you do. do well. Julia spends much time in her scholastic pursuits Nevertheless, she always has time in which to chuck lots of laughter and fun. She has proven her worth by gaining the honored position of member of the upper fourth and by her activities as Scxlahty Promoter. Because of these outstanding features, we know she will bnd a hearty wel- come from a world which needs more people like our Oscar.

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GEORGE M1TERKO Deacon IT. COLUMBA “Arti icidl iunihmc. His good humor and «eemingly con fused manner of reciution have made him the joy of the commercial class. He has turned many a dull period into a humorous one by his remarks and questions. Deacon has served his Alma Mater well on the gridiron, for which we give him hearty thanks. Deacon showed great skill in Intra- mural Basketball and Football. HELEN M1TERKO “Terby ST. COLUMBA “Laugh and the world laughs with you. Helen has a knack for finding every- thing just like a fried egg—in other words, sunny side up. She is the pos- sessor of a contagious laughter which usually comes to a climax during General Science class We must also mention her outstanding ability as a dancer. We’ll miss you a lot during the coming years. Helen. FRANCIS MOTT “Fran ST. PATRICK Step by step the ladder is ascended. Even tempered, easy going Fran. His loyalty and dependability have won for him many friends. Being musically inclined he rendered much service to the school band and or- chestra His stout heart and perse- verance will lead him to great things in life. BETTY ROSE NEES “Betty Rose ST. BENEDICT “Betty Rose is cheerfulness personified With her worl( one is always satisfied. Fair of complexion, possessing a peren- nial smile. Betty Rose has always sup- plied that congeniality so desirable in every group of young people. Her generous nature, pleasant countenance and demureness have gained for her the admiration of the entire class. She was a participant in the band and the orchestra. Her main difficulty is con- vincing her classmates that she is NOT a fame:. She is carefree and nothing can down her conquering spirit LILLIAN NERAL “D ib“ ST. MARY “Smile and the world smiles with you. Lillian is one of our petite Misses who hails from the innermost part of the country. She is noted for her wit and humor. She is also one of our sweet song birds. In her Sophomore year she took part in the excellent operetta. Daniel Boone and. as a Senior, she took part in the Gilbert and Sullivan production. All at Sea. Although she is small of suture, this does not prevent her from doing big things. She is one who is welcomed into the hearts of all who know- her. ROBERT NEUBAUER “Bo d ST. JOSEPH Ambition and slpll nou no limits. Bob has distinguished himself as the Personality Kid Indeed, he has captured many a friend with his sim- plicity in getting acquainted. Bob has made an indelible impression on the minds of his classmates during his years at JCHS. Bob' had the ability to select the right word at the right time His descriptive passages will not soon be forgotten by those in his divi- sion. Bob will have little trouble with the future.