Culver Military Academy - Roll Call Yearbook (Culver, IN)

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Russ had a great liking for his Alma Mater, and just to prove it he stayed here five years. He made good use of his time, getting his C.R.'s soon after his arrival. Intramural athletics took much of Russ' time, for he played tackle on the Junior football team his plcbc year, as well as on the company team his last year. He has a company swimmer for several years, specializing in the back stroke and free style. Russ was an enthus- iastic marksman, so after spending two years on his company team, and winning his Sharp- shooter and Ulixpert' medals, he advanced to the varsity, where he remained his last three years. Russ added company golf to his schedule his last several years, and to while away his leisure hours he became a member of the Stamp Club. DAN C. SPIARLILS Howfxko cz. RUSSICLI, T,,1cd,,, OM, f:l'iC1'24U, Illinois Private, Company A Private, Company A 7 I XVhenever tales are told of the feats of com- pany rifle teams and marksmen, Dan's name is sure to he heard. He was for two years a mem- ber of the intramural rifle squad, and won for himself the coveted Expert and Instructor,' ratings of the National Rifle Association. When not engaged in riddling bulls-eyes, Dan was ac- tive in the other intramural activities. Dan played a fast, hard game at the tackle position of his intramural football team, and served in that capacity for two years. Track and baseball were other sports in which he took an active interest, either participating or lending the participants his moral support. His willing cooperation won the respect of all who worked with him, and his friendliness won him the friendship of all who knew him. X' y y 1 A ff f A X ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,F ,,,, I'.1.qi I'11r1ll1

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The Rum seemed to have been misnamed, for in his three years here, he won four Gold A's and distinguished himself as a scholar. Tony made good grades with ease, and he was always willing to aid some less fortunate with his success secret. He was equally successful in the R.O.T.C. department, winning medals in Scouting and Patrolling and Automatic Rifle. He was a plung- ing fullback for the intramural football squad, but generally could be found on the varsity rifle range. At this sport he won the Expert, Instruc- tor, and Distinguished Rifleman Medals. His service on the rifle team won him membership in the Varsity Club. Tonyis friendly disposition will be remembered by all who knew him. HORACE P. McNIiAL Norfolk Virgim MARIUS ANTUINE Room 1 In MC. Company A Chula Vista, California Private, Company A Macy was a Southern gentleman of the old I l'11i'rll1'-wigfll school. His cheerful and humorous dissertations on why the South really won the Civil War were both enjoyable and educational for the fellows in his barracks. On other occasions he would roll about the Virginia climate where the sun al- ways shines and anything that's planted will grow. Mac wore one stripe, and was a member of the Honor Guard. He played on his company football team, and later worked with the intra- mural baseball nine. A good student, he devel- oped his talent in the line of history particularly, despite his novel Southern view-points on the war. Mac made many friends in his two years here, and he will be remembered for his cheerful likeable personality. , , .. ... ...,... ., ,,,. ............ syss . .. .................. y ..,.

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Bill was a three-striper about whom a lot could be said. In the military line, he excelled. Advanced to corporalcy his yearling year, Bill rose from first sergeant to become infantry bat- talion commander. He was awarded medals for First Aid, Scouting and Patrolling, and as a Sharpshooter. Four years he played company football, and in his fourth year of competition captained the regimental championship basket- ball team. Intramural track, swimming, baseball, and rifle teams also claimed his participation. He worked on the Quill staff, and was active in other lines, being treasurer of the Cadet Club, and sec- retary of the Hop Club. He won membership in the Varsity Club by his work as cheerleader. On top of all his activity, Bill was noted as one of the best of officers and friends. MILLARD SOMMER Peoria, Illinois Corporal, Company A H a WILLIAM FOSTER SPURLOCK Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Captain, Company A Commander, Infantry Battalion Millard, after spending a year in the thankless capacity of new cadet, became a corporal in Company A. He was active in the Held of sports and served his company as guard in intramural football, as forward in intramural basketball, and as a Helder in intramural baseball. Millard was one of the first in his plebe class to qualify for membership in the Culver Rifles, and marched with the Honor Guard. He excelled in the mili- tary field as well as in sports, for he won R.O.T.C. medals in Map Reading and Sketching. A resi- dent of South Barrack, Millard set an example of good humor and geniality that others sometimes found hard to follow. He was a quiet, congenial individual respected and greatly admired by those who knew him best. Considering his exceptional record we predict for him a bright and prosper- ous future. ,,,,,.,,, ,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,.,,,,,.,,,,,,,.,,,,,,. ! ,,,,,,,, Pg Tl ty