Salesian Catholic High School - Saldet Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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alumnus, Charles Treseott As a priest, Father was responsible for the expert guidance, spiritual growth, and internal renewal which has typified the Salesian spirit. On the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, Father administers Holy Communion to his father at a special Mass commemorating that event. Christopher Downey Patrick Droste A boy will become a man only when a man is needed. Such a person was Charles Robert Trescott, a Salesian graduate of the Class of 1964. He was not an exceptional student, yet his name and memory shall always be remembered in the prayers and aspirations of his former teachers, classmates, and friends. While attending Salesian, Charles was a US. Naval Reservist, and, after graduating, he enlisted as a medical corpsman and was Soon sent to the Viet Nam front. What makes a man perform an heroic act? If you would have asked Charles, he probably would have been unable to tell you. Heroism is sometimes a hidden quality, intrinsic to the individual, one which only extreme circumstances are able to bring forth. On May 3, 1966, while accompanying an 18-man marine patrol, Charles and his comrades were ambushed by a Viet Cong guerilla force in an obscure province of South Viet Nam. Taking cover from heavy fire, Petty Officer Trescott saw two marines fall to the ground. Leaving his cover to attend the two injured men, he was fatally wounded while carrying them to safety. Because of his courage, selfless devotion, and innate love for his fellow man, Charles was awarded the Silver Star posthumously in a ceremony conducted at the Dearborn Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center. Accepting this honor for their son were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Trescott. The presentation was made by Lt. Commander John H. Hausman, USNR. Rear Admiral George A. Weaver, USNR, addressed the assembly of relatives, friends, and military personnel of the reserve center. David V. Esser Gregory P. Franke .gg 137 l

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Salesian mourns former principal, Fr. Herkertg honorer 1 r 4 i As an administrator, Father initiated many of the A5 an educator, Father recognized the importance sweeping changes which brought Salesian to the fore in the areas of faculty, activities, and curriculum. Father's dedication to Salesian's betterment was unceasingg his efforts have resulted in the high position which Salesian now enjoys. of the spirit of Saint Francis de Sales, striving to instill in the student body gentlemanly qualities of personal neatness, respect for authority, and a sense of humor. This embodiment is the primary objective of Oblate education. john L. Cvviek John C. Dargis Robert DeLong Timothy D. Delong l i i i 136

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Samuel I. Gant Matthew Carrick lvo Gasparotto Patrick M. Geraghty Gary Guy lames M. Hamilton The selection of a college is a perplexing decision facing many of the students of Salesian. To assist them, the school sponsors a yearly College Night to which representatives from a number of noted universities and colleges are invited. Thus the students, with their parents, have a chance to obtain information concerning their educational future in the institution of their choice.