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

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MEMORIES DOROTHY ECKENRODE Eckie St. Patrick Work for some good, be it ever so lowly! Labor! all labor fs noble and holy. The goal of every freshman, graduation, seems to be but the beginning of things for Dorothy. Strict adherent to the discipline of our beloved Catholic High, she will have all the requisites necessary for a good house- wife, which it is her great des re to be. Good sportsmanship broadened by her scholastic training, and her particular interest in C. C. D. will go a long way in giving her success. JAMES ECKENRODE Hero St. Patrick Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. A typical student who exerts a fine influ- ence on his classmates is represented by Hero. Liked by all, he can take a joke, As for school spirit, his equal is rarely found. He has participated .En many school activities and at the same time has held a fine record in school. In addition to these enviable scholas- tic achievements, he has gained the respect of all local sports enthusiasts by his remark- able feats on the football field. A creditable boy for our school fs James. Cantata ....... -1 Football ...... 1-2-3-ft Football Captain 4 Monogram Club. 3-4 4 S. C. A. ..... . Basketball . . . .... 1-2 Rir Raid Warden 4 C. C. D. ...... .. 4 Holy Uame 4 C. S. M. C.. .. . . 4 Class Adviser. .. 3 Intramural Basketball .... 1-2-3-4 Operetta ...... 1-2-3 C. S. M. C. .... 1-2-3-4 Intramural . . . . 1-2 Handmaid .. ....4 S.C.A. ...... 4 MARY KATHERINE ERLINGER Mary Kay St. Benedict A friend in need is a friend indeed. Alive and spinted Mary Kay keeps up her end of the nation's morale by writing let-- ters to servicemen. Her favorite expression is I got a letter. Mary Kay spends much of her time outside of school at Von Lunen's in Geistown, wlfch she someday hopes to man- age. Broadminded and kind to a marked de- gree, she has never refused to help those who have need of her assistance. The girl with the dimpled smile will be remembered for many snows. Eighteen C. S. M. C. ...... 2-3--1 WILLIAM FAVORITE Our Lady of Mercy '4Use what talent you possessg the woods would be very silent if no b'rds sang there but those which sing best. UBHIH Such is Bill's principle, which has guided him since he came to Catholic H'gh. With one thingisuccessfin mind. he tackled and overcame all obstacles. This determination combined with a cheerful dispesit. on and a love for clean fun, won for him a host of friends. It is Bill's ambition to become a sports announcer. He is usually seen down town and caught saying What's the score ? We wish you happy land'ngs, Bill.

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MEMORIES T. K. B. Club.. 4 Holy Name ...... 4 C3 M' C' 24 Intramural ..... 1-2-3 Mlsslon , Cantata . . . . . 1-2 Representative, 2 Football G ' . . 3 Handmaid ..... 1-2-3-4 LEONA DIAMOND Leona FRANCIS DIETZ HT?-lt St. John QSummerhillJ Every cloud has a silver lining. Here is a girl who knows what fun really is. The bright side of things is the one wh ch attracts Leona. Even when a proposition looks black to everyone else, Leona sees the silver lining. Conscientious, loyal, friendly, she is interested in every aclivity of Catholic High. She is from Summerhill, and possesses an air of gayety which that name suggests. She is very neat in her appearance, and her blond hair and blue eyes are the envy of no small number of feminine admirers. Danc- ing is her favorte pastime. RUDY DRAGOVICI-I Farmer St. Columba, Be not the first by whom the new is tried Nor yet the last to lay the old aside. Rudy hails from Tanneryville, a town quite remote from the school. His activities, how- ever, are not hampered by the distance. His neat appearance, pleasing personality, and gracious manner strike a high note among all his frends of both sexes. He is usually seen with future seniors, laying down the law on how to become a perfect upper-classman. His present ambition is to be a gunner in the IF'vy. Vie of lil wish you the best of luck, -V1'.ff'11lC1 . Football ........ 2-3-4 Inltramural . . . . . 3-4 Basketball . . . . . 2-3 Holy Name .... 4 St. Patrick A lad who knows the value of time. 'iTut is a fine specimen of the youth of '43. He is a loyal companion to his. many fr'ends, ever ready to lend a helping hand. Tut'l is a fair student and a staunch suppor- ter of C. H. S. activities. Leaving us in late February he went to lend his helping hand to Uncle Sam's Navy. May God protect you, Francis. MILDRED DROBNICK Mil Sacred Heart I never believe any good belongs to me, unless I pass it on. Mildred comes from Franklin. She has been known as friendly and jolly during her four years at Catholic High. Her generous spirit was displayed by her willingness to help. Her school spirit brought her to the front every- where. Possessing an unusual taste for read- ing, she enjoys short stories particularly. We always felt great joy in reading Mil's com- positions and essays. A competent librarian, she proved to be a great help to many Stud- ents. We will always remember her as a generous, friendly, jolly person. V Librarian . . . . 2-3-4 Handmagid .... 1-2-3-4 Cantata ....... 3 T. B. B. Club .... 4 Cantata ......... 1 M. C. -.'. 1-2,3,4 Monogram Club- 2-A 312111 ........ . 4 C. S. M. C.. ..... 4 Senior Class Pageant ...... . 1 Play u ....... 4 Seventeen

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MEMORIES ROBERT FISHER Fish St. Patrick Oh, what fools these mortals be! Fish, who hails from the metropolis of Ferndale, is a fun loving fellow and is always ready for a good laugh. He is sincere in his duties and is a gcod representative of the class. Bob takes a keen delight in helping his friends who are in difficulties. Some day he hopes to become a scientific farmer, but first he would like to join the Merchant Ma- rine. Go to it Bob, we wish you all success. LINK FORTE Link Our Mother of Sorrows When duty whispers low, You must The youth replies, I can. Link, one of the quiet, more reserved members of the Senior Class, has distinguish- ed himself because of his stoney Englsh wit. A versatile pianist, he entertained classmates with classical, as well as,, popular music. The stage was Link's favorite refuge from study periods, where as stage techn'cian he spent most of his time keeping things ship- shape. A man behind the scenes, he pulled the curtain on all our productions. f'Linkls,' skilled hands are now keeping things sh p- shape in Uncle Sam's Navy. Orchestra ..... 1-2-3-4 Band ......... 1-2-3-4 Operetta ------- 1-2 Orchestra ....... 2 fHtI'3'mUI'3l -- -- 3 Sitage Technician 2-3-4 Holy Name . . 3-4 S. C. A. . . . . . . 4 C. S. M. C. ..... 1-2-3-4 Talent Night .... 4 Cantanta . . . . . .3-4 Cantata 1 Operetta .... . 1-3 Operetta' ---- 1'2'3 Intramural ..... . 2-3 Glee Club - 4 Talent Night 2 Football - - ' - 1 Mission Officer . . . . 1 S' C' A' ' 4 Senior Class Play.. 4 C. S. M. C.... 4 JAMES FOSTER Fos'i DONALD FRICK Al Vice President of Holy Name Society St. John Gualbert Visitation A seed has been sown, Will it bear fruit abundantly. Jimmy is a genltleman in every respect. One of those rare personagis, always anx'ous lest the pall of gloom descend over a crowd, he is ever ready with a word of cheer. His pleasant personality attracts many friends. Jimmy is a dependable and determined worker who sees his task to a finish, and a successful one at that. In his estimation, Ferndale .is an im- portant section of the city. Jimmy always greets his friends wtih the same familiar words, Hi Bag. Nineteen When he considers how h's life is spent . . HAI hails from Walnut Grove and claims to be one of its besi barbers. Catholic High might never have heard of 'fthe Grove had it not been for Al. He has a keen sense of humor and might be termed a loquacious young man. Al's real ambition is to become one of Uncle Sam's barbers on a Battle Wa- gon. We wsh you the best of luck, Al, and smooth sailing, as well, as smooth shav- ing.