St Johns Military Academy - Trumpeter Yearbook (Delafield, WI)

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How difficult then to write of them in the few formal paragraphs of a dedication. During the whole of our life at their own Old School land oursl, we have been hearing of their gallant deeds, of their heroic sacrifices, of their devoted service, and alas! of those who, in the words of Lincoln, have paid the last full measure of de- votion. It is difficult not to mention names as our thoughts range from the hot sands of African deserts to the frozen wastes of the Aleutians, from the bleak, snow-clad peaks of the Apennines to the fetid jungles of the tropical islands, from the smiling. sunlit seas of the south Pacific to the bitter, storm-bound Waters of the convoy lanes in the frozen Arctics, from the plains of Germany to the rocky headlands of treacherous Iapan, from Iceland to Burma and India and across the roof of the world to harrassed, bomb-torn Chunking. We would like to mention names, but there are too many. We can only say that wherever our fancy roams, on land or sea, or in the air, there the men of St. Iohn's are fighting and dying for all that we hold dear. And so, in sad remembrance, in solemn tribute and in the fierce pride of the Corps, we dedicate this book to those fine men of St. Iohn's who are serving in the great war, and to the ever- lasting memory of those who will not come back. THE TIIIIIIIPETEII DF 1945 1 gh ,gl K uf X M, . . Q' V K X f s,,k 'in' 3 'K . . saw ' ' .5 ? is ' .SN Vw ' -if: Li., ' Nif- .A.., , ., Nw ,ik . , -51.4 , ,, , :W SW' ' Q4 -,Kei N? !w Af N ff , 2. f ' '5?'-2iQ5.L,. -tpiww Afm 1 S '!:,ga.:. Wm Q 4, , ' .fi W.- , 'V M' A Q V N . 'sb H ,, km 54 4 2 wA W- W x , 'A , A I 0, ' Af . W I af ' N 'sw , f x 5 ' -? Nw ,XR E Qu' X . 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J- 'A 4. ' . jx' ww' 4 -mf.. ff , W ,- .4 . ' 2 , f 5 Mfr, -fs ,fv W vfff-2 Nr f' 4 4545-' X. Sv-A-.RM N -N, ,pw M? EN N, msn M iw . VM.,- ' x -X 1 '-.h .M jx' W NN' vnA,,,,.,,. gs? www N --.. .+, NSR X-L f' W N wi W' A, ,Nw 8 -,X -1. ...ev X 's 1944-1945 Brigadier General Roy Felton Forrcmd, W.N.G fleote Col. 4U3rd lnij BL., University of Wisconsin L.L.D., Kenyon College 3 2 . . FACULTY Lt.-Col. Charles Thomas Srnythe W.N.G. Ph.B., University of Chicago Commandant ot Cadets Major Harris Hazelton Holt W.N.G. BA., Oxon Clzlhodes Scholar? lVl.A., University ot Wisconsin Dean 53 Colonel Frank William Mouso W.N.G. Pl'1.B., Grinnell College Quartermaster Captain W. Orestes Weaver W.N.G. BA., Mount Union College Commercial Subjects and Typing Q ST. IOHN'S Major Hewit Blair Iacques W.N.G. University of Wisconsin Chemistry Major Ralph H. Fletcher W.N.G. St. Iohn's Director of Athletics Personnel Officer 34 FACULTY Iohn I. McLure Lt. Col., CAC-RES BS., The Citadel The Sorbonne Mathematics Reverend Merrill O. Gruber ORC. AB., Harvard University Chaplain Edison B. Lerch lst Lieutenant, USMCR St. lohn's Assistant Commandant Director of Purchases. Captain Frank I. Thompson W.N.G. Chicago Conservatory of Music Music ST. lOHN'S Major Herbert Barnes O.R.C. M.D., Rush Medical College Physician and Surgeon Captain Timothy P. Reardon ORC. BS., University oi New Hampshire 56 Mathematics . FACULTY Captain Allen Earl Smith B.A., Illinois College Coaching f Algebra Alfred G. Anderson Major, Infantry, U.S.A. Professor Military Science and Tactics 37 Paul P. Hegner Major, PA-RES AB., Indiana University Physics lst Sergeant Michael Harger U.S.A. Retired Military Science Coach of Rifle Team gig s We ST. IOI-IN'S Captain Howard E. McMahon AB., Lawrence College Major S. Kennedy Brown W.N.G. BA., Yale University Secretary of Public Relations 58 Mathematics . . FACULTY Captain Walter Leonard DeVolld B.A., Ohio State University M.A., Ohio State University German ee English Captain Archibald Whittier Smalley AB., University of Michigan Latin Captain William C. Bellinger B.S., Northwestern University MA., Northwestern University English Captain Henry Culver Gignilliat B.S., Northwestern University M.A., Northwestern University Mathematics ST. lOHN'S Captain Harvey Edward Boortz A.B., Carroll College AM., University of Wisconsin LLB., American Extension University Social Science Captain Edwin Davis Shake A.B., Evansville College M.A., University of Michigan French - English 40 . FACULTY Lieut. Delbert C. DuMez Ph.B., Marquette University M.A., Marquette University English Lieut. Iames F. Sanderson BA., Western Michiqan College ot Education University of Michigan Social Science 41 Lieut. A. Robert Kuecherer BA., Mission House College M.S., University of Wisconsin Social Science and Mechanical Drawing .AT J ' R529 A A V 4 ST. IOI-IN'S Lieut. Thomas G. Kennedy BA., Lake Forest University Biology and General Science Lieut. Cyril B. Russell North Dakota State Teachers' College Northwestern University Librarian we Organist Lieut. Anthony P. Mundschau BE., Whitewater State Teachers' College Mathematics 42 C . FACULTY all fl 'fi .,.. .EE r, Captain Arloif Williams AB., Grand Island College Remedial Reading Louis Charles Ostermann, Ir. Major, Infantry Assistant Professor Military Science and Tactics 43 Master Sergeant less F. Wilkerson U.S.A. Military Instructor Lieut. Harvey D. Dahl BE., Eau Claire State Teachers' College Iunior School ST lOHN'S Lieut. Donald G. Pratt B.S., Eau Claire State Teachers' College English Lieut. William Sonandres AB., Monmouth Colleqe M.A., University of lowa Spanish 44 . FACULTY Lieut. Vilas E. Harding Western Illinois State Teachers' College English Lieut. Robert F. Menke BS., Oshkosh State Teachers' College U. S. History Commercial Studies Lieut. Lawrence P. Blecke Concordia Teachers' College English - Social Science 45 Lie-ut, I, Warren Perry Miss Dorothy R. Fctrrcrnd AB., DQPQUW University University of Wisconsin Efjqljgh . SFQQQCI1 DlI9CfOI' of Pllblifflfy Lieut. Frederick I. Lieut' Marcos deLeOn BA., College of Si. Thomas AUB- Baker University S.T.B., Seobury Western Theologicgl A ' , Seminary MA., Arizono Stole Tegcliers College College World History vi6 VW , WH - - ':' A -.. - l Qs it ,A wa Miss Nota lean Magers Cliicaqo National Association oi lcfmes N- Peterson Dancing Masters First Lieutenant, lniantry, Retired Carroll College St. lol'in's Dancing Tactical Cfficer Sergeant Walter Sedoff Corporal lack Weiner A.U.S. AUS. Military Science Military Science 47 Q.: Cadet Review Staff Perhaps one of the hardest working groups of cadets in the corps is the staff of the Cadet Review. The Cadet Review has been the school paper for twenty years. Each Wednesday night when it comes out, it is eagerly read by every cadet. The paper is an overall summary of hape penings around school, everything from the chapel talk to the latest promotion order. There are company reports, which devote most of their space to news items about the corps that would come under the heading of gossip about the barracks. Some years there is an additional gossip column, written by some cadet who has a definite nose for news. This year's column of this type was called Heard in Passing. Sports are certainly not neglected, and the doings of all teams during the different sea- sons of the school year are given a page to themselves. All of the military competitions, such as competitive drills between compa- nies and individuals are well covered. This year we had a small staff with only one more than last year's fourteen. Each man on the staff did his job well, and each contributed his part toward making this year's Cadet Review one of the best. Our Editor-in-chief was Bob Silberman, who was responsible to a great extent for the success of the paper. The associate edi- tors also responsible for our success to a great extent were Circulation, Miszewskig Edi- torials, Mclntyreg and Make-up, Corcoran, Huber and Rosenthal. lt was through Miszewski's efforts that the paper was promptly and efficiently distrib- uted. The make-up staff spent many weary hours every Tuesday reading proof and as- sembling the various pages of the Cadet Re- view. Our campus and sports reporters were Balsley, Hedberg, Norlie, Lawson, Lipsey, Livingston, Morrison and Stebbins. These were the men who gathered the news that rounded out the paper. Although the paper is published primarily for the cadets, there is a large group of parents all over the United States who are interested in their sons' doings here at the Academy. Many of their sons' letters are written in too much of a hurry to contain very much news, and so parents turn to the Cadet Review to keep them up to date on happenings here at St. Iohn's. Still another group of people who are interested in the Cadet Review are the alumni of St. lohn's. Since the war these graduates are more interested than ever in keeping in touch with the Old School, and through the paper they find the means of keeping in touch with their old friends. We of the staff of the Cadet Review Wish to thank Miss Farrand for her able assistance and guidance during the past year. We also wish to thank her for her wonderful parties which we attended during the year. Preps The preps started out last September with seventeen in their group. The six old boys were limmy Lindman, Pat Lueder, Dunc McArthur, Bubbles Miszewski, Tom LaFayette and Berny Silverman. The new cadets included Anderson, N. L., Dickelman, C. O., Goldman, L. S., Golden- berg, R. E., Habeck, E. I., Neumann, R. I., Sofferin, D, V., Piper, M. l-l., Shaw, R. A., Stolte, I. E., and von Kaas, W. K. Early in September the preps reorganized the Prep Club of '45 with the following offi- cers: Lindman as president, McArthur as vice president, Lueder as secretary and Mis- zewski as treasurer. At the Commencement exercises, von Kaas delivered the valedictorian's address, and Piper delivered the salutatorian's ad- dress. Von Kaas did an excellent job of receiving and maintaining the gold star for every month of the school year. Piper came in second place every month of the school year. Lindman gave the class gift to the Academy on behalf of the prep class. Socially the preps were wide awake, too. At Christmas time the preps had their annual Christmas dinner party at the canteen. Gifts were exchanged, some of the cadets played pool, and Miszewski brought his movies, which were enjoyed by all members of the class. Also, when some special event oc- curred such as a birthday, members of the class would enjoy a five minute snack some- time during the day. The Strotz Medal for scholarship was won by von Kaas, W. K., and the Dahl Medal was won by Dickelman, C. O., who also carried away all athletic honors for the fifth class. The class was proud of C. O. winning a gold award and major letter tin Academy Crew. Another year has ended, and to the preps of '46, the class of '45 wishes to say good luck and Carry On in true St. Iohn's style. The class of '45 will have its eyes on you, as will the rest of the Academy. Class of 1948 . 5 32 G. E. Agerstrurzd R. W. Arenson H. A. Blackwood A. I. Brodcxy R. S. Cornell I. G. Alex F. W. Bcxllou R. I. Blondis R. S. Brohm Counihcm R. W. Ament R. M, Buruttcl L. F. Blood-Smyth I. C. Clover I. H. Cunningham M. D. DeSoucy 52 Amundsen Berns Bowe Coifcro R. L. Edwards G. Annes R. Best T. W. Briegel A. I. Cohn E. S. Goldberg QQ Class of 1948 AWS .3 I. T. Gregqs C. B. Griffith G. C. Grosenick D. N. Hull R. L. Hcrmmerschmidt M. D. Hastay C. I. Huber I. B. Huismann W. M. Humphreys R. I. Kriz D. C. Lau I. L. Leverenz I. C. Lipsey R. W. Lohrberg R. T. Lowerre R. D. Lynn No Picture R. A. Greengoss 55 W. Hcrgn . E. Hayes , R. Iohnson S. Levy M. Mcrrcovich M. I. Hulinton R. F. Heiden I. M. Koretos W. R. Link G. A. Martin Class of 1948 i wp -fr T. R. Martin N. E. Matsoukas W. L. Mead I. I. Miller R. K. Miller F. Mohr E. R. Moore D. D. Morgan R. U. Morrison A. L. Mostow I. R. Musgrave I. S. Nathan W, I. Nieland R. G. Oswald R, A. Perrin G. O. Peterson E. R. Phillips E. A. Probst I. F. Purkiss R. I. Raboin R. H. Randolph T. R. Rench 5-1 C. G. Ming Morton . M. Osgoodby , Pokorny C. Reno gr fl Class of 1948 E. K. Rieqer K. V. Schwartz W. K. Snead W. E. Thompson C. L. Warren A. A. R. P. Robb C. Selaiden R. K. Son C. S. Tossy Weller N. I. Scheicleqqer W. O. Schinagl I. L. Schusterman G. A. Silvernaile G. W. Small F. D. Smith W. I. Ste-pp I. A, Stover C. A. Sturmer R. M. von Berner G. L. Wagoner L. K. Warne I. M. Wilson F. R. Winkelman I, H. Winlcelman I. G. Wittbold No Photograph L. M. Schulman 55 :,. RTN ' 'Z ' 2 MR. I-I. A. BREDEMEIER President Dads' Club This club, made up of fathers of the boys now in school and some that have gradu- ated in previous years, has been one of the most active organizations connected with St. Iohn's throughout the season of 1944 and 45. They are living up to the constitution of the Dads' Club which reads in part: To en- courage scholarship and manliness by suit- able tokens of award, to support certain extra-curricular activities within our means, and to afford us the interchange of our thoughts and suggestions and making for a lasting friendship among us, the parents, this club was organized. With these ideals, the activity of the Dads' Club can be well fore- seen. They have adhered closely to the pur- poses of their organization and have accom- plished many valuable things for the Acad- emy. They have seen to it that the Birk Memorial Fund and the St. Iohn's Memorial Building Fund have reached a total of 360,000 and by the time we open in l946, we hope that the hospital will have become a reality. During this school year, the Club has been guided by Mr. H. A. Bredemeier as President, Mr. C. O. Dickelman as Secretary and Mr. Norman P. Norlie as Treasurer. The President has been assisted by excellent vice presidents, such as Mr. Milton Baldock, Mr. S. O. Ordman, Mr. Charles H. Caine, Mr. H. F. Hines and Mr. M. C. McArthur, besides the hard working Board of Directors. Meetings of the Club are held regularly on the first Monday of the month, generally in Chicago, At these meetings the Dads re- new their friendships, get the low-down from the school liaison officer, who generally is Colonel Charles T. Smythe, and talk over the projects which they wish to accomplish at the school. The Dads' Weekend at the Academy has become a fixture and the boys look forward to it throughout the fall season. The enter- tainment supplied by the Dads's Club at this meeting is always outstanding: so we say, Dads, Thanks Keep it up. Dads' Day Dads' Day here at St. Iohn's this year was held on Saturday, November 4. Early Saturday morning the dads began to arrive at the Academy, and after registering in the common room, they toured the grounds ac- companied by their sons. After meeting other fathers and inspecting the barracks, the fathers proceeded to brunch at the Bed Circle Inn until one o'clock. Meanwhile the cadets were eating mess as usual in the mess hall. Due to war- time restrictions on travel and food, both fathers and sons could not eat at the Bed Circle lnn. At two o'clock the football game with Cul- ver Military Academy began. Because both fathers and sons were so enthusiastic, it was impossible to determine who was more ex' cited. Spurred on by their dads, the cadets won the game and defeated Culver, l94U. Returning to DeKoven Hall, the Dads' Club held its annual election and business meeting in the common room. The members elected Mr. Bredemeier to be the new president of the Dads' Club. Evening mess for the cadets was at six, and at six-thirty or buffet supper was served for the dads and faculty in the gymnasium. This provided an opportunity for the dads to meet and become acquainted with their sons' instructors. At eight o'clock the cadets joined the fa- thers in the gym for the remainder of Dads' Day. The outgoing president, Mr. Hartwig, introduced Brigadier General Farrand, who officially welcomed the fathers and then turned the program over to Mr. I-lartwig. Mr. l-lartwig introduced Cadet Lieutenant Brede- meier, who represented the corps in welcom- ing the dads to St. lohn's Next to mount the stage was Thomas Van l-lousen, a member of the victorious football team. He presented an autographed football to the coach, Captain A. E. Smith. The new president, Mr. Bredemeier, as- cended the platform and turned the remainder of the evening over to a group of entertainers, after which the cadets bid adieu to their fathers. Thus ended a memorable day for the corps and guests. Midget Football Not all men are able to make the Academy football team because of their Weight and height, but there are many other teams on which they may participate. One of these teams is the Midget Football team. The team was Well balanced this year, and under the coaching of Captain T. P. Reardon, had a most successful season. Out of the five games they played this year, the Midgets won three, tied one, and lost one. The boys who played part or most of the season are Bugenhcrgen, Alex, Shaw, R., Baratta, Blondis, Leverenz, Weller, McArthur, Levy, Grosenick, G. C., Korona and Scheid- egger. The first game played was at St. lerome's, Where the Midgets found an easy going win, with a score of 13-7, Then they played Cushing School, which gave the Midgets their only loss of the sea- son. The game was a nip and tuck battle all the sixty minutes, but Cushing School finally won, 6-O. Once again the Midgets put another win in the victory column by defeating St. lerome's l4-6, without too much trouble. The Midgets with revenge in their hearts faced Cushing for the second time. This game was one of the most exciting games of the season. Cushing was ahead by six points, but finally St. Iohn's took the football over the goal and received the extra point to win by the score of 7-6. To end the season the St. Iohn's Midgets met the St. Ierome eleven at their home field. This game was not by any means as easy as the rest, but we fought every minute and came out on top. St. lohn's was ahead first, but St. Ierome's always came back. The game fin- ally ended with a 13-13 tie. Junior Football The Iuniors this year had one of the un- fortunate seasons. Out of seven games played, the squad lost five games and tied two. Lieutenant DeLeon, the team's coach, found that when practice started, he had almost a completely new team. Only Christensen, Prescott, Stebbins and Stangeland had re- turned from last year's team. However, Lieutenant DeLeon did a fine job in moulding together a team for the open- ing game with Oconomowoc. The lineup was LePoidevin and Goble at ends, Meier and Perrin at tackles, Christensen and Stange- land at guard: Thomas, W., at center, and Prince, I., Vegors, Stebbins and Stocks in the backfield. Stocks was the quarterback for the team while Stangeland was captain throughout the year. The score of this game was 12-10 in favor of Gconomowoc. The following week the team went to Wa- tertown to fight a heart breaking 6-6 tie, after Prince, I., had made a sensational touch- down on a pass from Stebbins. The follow- ing week an even harder fought tie was played on cadet territory with neither team scoring. After a week of rest, the team went to Oconomowoc, where they received a bad beating of 33 to 12 after a 12 to 12 tie at the first half. Another week brought the team to Waukesha, where they lost 18 to 6 in a hard fought and disputed game. The two remaining games were both with Saganash of Chicago, one of which was played at St. Iohn's and the other at Chi- cago. The cadets lost both games by a score of 13 to 6. ln these two games, Blackburn, a new fullback, took over the first string post and played fine games. Lieutenant DeLeon deserves much credit for his fine work with a comparatively green squad. Members of the team show- ing promise were Credille, Edwards, Ander- son, Amon, Ament, Carpenter and lensen. Lightweight Football The lightweight team played hard to win this year, and succeeded in winning three of the four games played by an evident mar- gin. With Lieutenant Kuecherer's guidance, this year's team was able to pull through even the toughest situations. Having only a few weeks of practice but with the teamwork developed by Lieutenant Kuecherer already functioning, the eleven con- sisting of Van Solkema, Grosenick, Manning, lames, Wittboldt, Erkelenz, Mayer, D, L., Prince, W., Fralick, McDannel and Meyers formed a well co-ordinated team. The first game was played on Friday, Oc- tober l3, but it was bad luck for our oppo- nents. Lake Mills High School of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, suffered defeat at the hands of the Lightweights, 13-6. Erkelenz took the ball over in the second quarter on a quarter- back sneak. When St. lohn's was handed the ball after Lake Mills failed to score, it proved too slippery for the center. Erkelenz was not able to catch it, and a Lake Mills man fell on the ball behind our goal, mak- ing the score six to six. ln the third period, Prince, W., ran seventy yards for a touch- down and won the game. The Northwestern Preps of Northwestern College, Watertown, Wisconsin, won the next game by a score of 34 to 14. Cullen and Krcilek were able to score for the St. lohn's Lightweights. The Northwestern team was heavy for our men to keep up to. November l the Lake Forest Academy Lightweights of Lake Forest, Illinois, came to St. lohn's. Breaking loose in the second pe- riod, the St. Iohn's Lightweights scored three touchdowns. When the second half began, St. Iohn's rolled the Lake Forest team flat and made another touchdown. The third string finished the game and scored two touchdowns in the fourth period. Erkelenz scored once, Fralick twice and Prince three times. The final score was St. lohn's 39, Lake Forest O. Next to fall before the practiced eleven of Lieutenant Kuecherer were the Morgan Park Military Academy Lightweights. The game was played Saturday, November ll, at Mor- gan Park, Illinois. Fralick, Prince, Oury and Miller, S., each scored once, making the score 25 to O in St. lohn's favor. Academy Football Like many a year before, St. lohn's again had a championship football team. In the absence of Lieutenant Lerch, Captain Smith was head coach of the football squad this year. and Captain McMahon proved a very able assistant coach. Several lettermen from the fine i943 team returned to form a nucleus of what was to be the conference championship team. After several weeks of careful changing and planning and hard work, the St. Iohn's eleven went forth to do battle with Taft High School of Chicago. Despite a fierce struggle, the Academy team went down defeated be- fore the twice tried Taft squad, l2 to 6. Fired with anger and determination, St. lohn's dug in, and the team had what was one of their toughest weeks of practice. After five leather cracking days, the top twenty- two cadets caught the Burlington Zephyr, Dubuque bound, ready to vent their steamed up fire on Loras Academy. This time our preparation reaped reward. Halfback Paul Teas crashed over for a score in the second quarter followed by a driving plunge by lake Iakubowski in the third. The final gun sounded on a score of St. Iohn's, l3, Loras, O. The fighting cadets went home with the sweet taste of victory replacing that more bitter taste of defeat. Pullman Tech was the next victim of the cadets gridders. The Chicago team came up and suffered a 7-O defeat before the St. Iohn's squad. The scoring was done by Headbloom. On October 28, Lake Forest Academy also went down for a defeat by losing, 6-0, to St. Iohn's. It was done in a hard hitting drive downfield topped off by a smooth working play with the left half with Mohun carrying the ball home. Dad's Day was on at M.P.M.A., and after lunch, the St. lohn's team took the field to defeat Morgan Park by the wide margin of 38-13. The scoring was done by Iakubowski, Dickelman and Headbloom. The team re- turned to school tired but haDDY with another victory chalked up. CAPTAIN ALLEN EARL SMITH Head Coach The following five days are long to be remembered by the cadets who wore S.l.M.A. on their jerseys. Those practices were long, hard ones fired up by St. lohn's Director of Athletics, Ralph Fletcher. General Farrand was ever present at scrimmage and the ca- dets who came to watch practice each day knew by the grim air of the team that trouble was soon to explode. Next Saturday was Dads' Day, and St. Iohn's traditional rival, Culver, was to fur- nish the entertainment for the afternoon. As they dressed, the cadets were thinking very seriously. Things didn't look too good. Cul- ver was larger, more experienced and faster than the starting St. Iohn's line-up. St. lohn's just couldn't lose to Culver. And they didn't. Many spectators who saw that game will long remember the hard blocking and deadly tackling that took place that afternoon. At the half time, though, St. Iohn's walked off the field barely ahead. The writer of this article will never forget that half time period. The field house room was packed with ex-Academy football play- ers. Team captains in years gone by stepped forth and in quiet, grim voices told of their games with Culver. During this time Mike Calvano, ex-All American guard, St. Iohn's Class of 1934, was helping the linemen with the problems they were meeting while in action against Culver. Howard Heinze, who had led St. Iohn's out to California in 1935 to play Black Foxe, stepped up and gave a talk. Colonel Smythe and General Farrand spoke not as Academy officials, but as old boys to the team. Time soon was up and the new spirited cadet team again went out to finish the clash with Culver. This time the tale was different. Culver, prepared to meet the original opponent, found that it was up against a group of hard hit- ting thunderbolts. The astonished maroon and white clad Culver men were rocked back on their heels and never were given a chance to recover. The sun set that afternoon on a sore, bloody group of St. Iohn's cadets, and on an even more sore and more bloody group of Culver cadets. The sun also set on a scoreboard that read St. Iohn's, 20, Cul- ver, O. Monday afternoon was a practice free holiday for the gridmen. Coach Smith gave his boys a day of rest that was appreciated by the entire team. Tuesday saw a light practice and on Wednesday afternoon prac- tice was going full blast. Thursday was a day of hard scrimmage and Friday a day of perfecting intricate, smooth working off tackle plays. Early Saturday morning the first and second teams entrained for Chicago to make a try at defeating Morgan Park Military Academy. CAPTAIN HOWARD E. MCMAHON Coach Practice was again light this week up until Wednesday, but Wednesday and Thurs- day found the cadets tearing into tough scrim- mages. Friday was spent in kick-off prac- tice and preparation for Saturday's final game of the season. The opponent was Kelly High School. From the start of this last game, the spec- tators could easily see that it was St. Iohn's on top. Before the end of the first half, the cadets had run up a substantial score and bY the end of the third quarter, the game was being handled very well by St. Iohn's sec- ond and third teams. For the first time that season, the sideline bench at St. Iohn's was sagging under the weight of the entire first team. When the final gun ended the game and the season, the scoreboard showed a score of St. Iohn's, 40, Kelly, 13. St. Iohn's forty points were scored by Iakubowski, Dickelman and Headbloom, each of whom scored two touchdowns. And another cham- pionship season for a championship team was closed. Little Tom Van Housen, team captain, was our quarterback and an excellent block- er. Van called 'em. The team ran 'em. Gordo Winter, known as the Blonde Zombie, and originator of the Winter tackle, was also a most valuable player to the team. This boon to football, the Winter tackle, was usually made by ap- proaching the ball carrier at around 250 mph, casually dropping a friendly arm around his neck, and breaking both shoul- ders with one playful tug. Erwin Linkman, commonly known as the West Allis Speedball or just Link, was line captain a good bit of the time, and though out for a few games because of in- juries, he managed to still compete with the other linemen in getting the ball carrier first. Gust Headbloom, The Flying Swede who held down left half, was the star if St. Iohn's had one. His kicking and passing ability was second to none, and as a runner, he was tops. He was voted one of the best players by the team. Harry Dickelman, or just Nozzle Schnoz- zle, was one of St. Iohn's greatest ends and a firm believer of Don Hutson's principle of catching passes with his fingertips, hands, teeth or what have you. Dick was tied with Gust Headbloom for the best football player award. jake Iakubowski was one of the hard- est hitting fullbacks St. Iohn's had. Iake's favorite hobby was plunging for touch- downs, and he seldom missed. Paul Teas, the Wild Wrangler, often baffled the referees by starting at right half, playing full in leave of Iakubowski's ab- sence, and then switching to left half when Headbloom went off the field. Famous for his bowlegged running. he was the full- back who played right half. Norman Stevens, competition with Dick- elman for the title of the World's Most Slippery End, held dovsm left end with a drive like a Mack truck. With his ability, Stevens proved to be one of our outstanding players. George Wait, better recognized as Farm- er or Hayseed, was the regular right guard, and coupled with right tackle Winter, made a right side wall that could be equalled only by the St. Iohn's left side linemen. lack Francis, alias Abdool, was famous for his ability to rotate positions. The Ara- bian Sailor started the season at fullback. After a serious shoulder injury at midseason, he Went up to center and the end of the year saw him playing tackle. Dick Murray, the sophomore center, proved to be the snapback man for most of the games. Popular for his wide variety of ferocious faces, Dick was as mean to meet as he was to see. By his senior year, Murray should be refusing contracts from the Green Bay Packers. Bill Kuni, Fred Schroeder, Kuzi Kuz- manoff, Don Lippert, Iames Glyman, I.C. lung, Phil Hall, Darrel Ghoul Gooler, Mac Schultz, Iustin Iohnson, Fred Hart- ley, Frank McNeny, Grant Anderson, Dick Guster, Mole McDevitt, Marky Marco- vich, Ed Meyer, lack Mohun, Hog Maritote, Maurice Gilbert, Harry Fink, Doug Warner, Herbert Bechtold and K.V. Schwartz all should receive due thanks and apprecia- tion for the fine job that they did backing up the first team. With most of the first stringers graduating, it is a pleasure to know that most of these men are returning next year to form the nucleus of an even greater 1945 team. Thanks also go to lim Norlie and R. E. Hood Houdlett, the boys who handled the managers' job with real efficiency. To complete this article and this gridiron year of 1944, we, the Academy football players and managers all wish to express our deepest gratitude to Allen E. Smith, head coach, and Howard E. McMahon, assistant coach, for doing the fine job that they did. Were it not for these two men, the St. Iohn's team would not have been what it was. They deserve all the praise and credit for what the team has accomplished. These two men made the St. Iohn's cadets the Conference cham- pions of 1944. Cheerleaders St. Iohn's has always been rich in that most important element in athletics, school spirit. The main force behind this school spirit or morale is our cheerleaders. Spirit is essential to a team's success just as much as the team's physical excellence. An inferior team can often come from be- hind to win because of the encouragement of the audience led by the faithful cheerleaders. Another characteristic a cheerleader must possess is the ability to never lose faith in his team, to always be on hand urging them to victory despite terrific odds or other dis- couraging features. This year at St. Iohn's we had two veteran cheerleaders and three new ones. Pete Vaselopulos and Ted Holleb were the veter- ans, Britt Cranfill, Meckel and Thomas were the new cheerleaders. 64 At all the athletic contests in which St. Iohn's participated, a cheerleader was pres- ent to brighten spirits. We used many new cheers this year, and the old stand-bys were also popular with the corps. Many of the games were very highly con- tested and the cheerleaders backed by the corps of cadets brought us to victory. Some- times we didn't come out of a contest the winner, and then the cheerleaders did much to make our lot look brighter. We all appreciate and are proud of our cheerleaders. They organized and led the group besides planning cheers and pep meet- ings. We are also very grateful to the cheer- leaders of years back who gave them this record to uphold. Thanksgiving Day Reveille blew at 6:45 on the morning of November 23, Thanksgiving Day. Assembly for the reveille formation, which greeted the corps with a light snowfall, sounded at 7:00. The companies marched directly to the Vic- tory Memorial Chapel for the Thanksgiving celebration of Holy Communion. Mess was at 8:00 followed by approxi- mately an hour and a half during which beds were made and quarters arranged in order. At l0:00 the corps formed for the annual Kemper-DeKoven heavyweight football game. The teams had more than a little trouble keeping their equilibrium as the field was covered with a light fall of snow. The De- Kovens defeated the Kempers by a score of 20 to 0. At 12:80 came the long awaited moment, the Thanksgiving Day dinner. Each indi- vidual waiter was greeted with cheers as he entered with a huge turkey. A turkey was placed at each end of a table, and the heads began to carve, assisted by much advice from all the cadets who had nothing to do but sit and Wait to be served. Although the carvers had to stand up to do their work, and although some of them took the turkeys apart in a manner not strictly 65 orthodox, no reports of turkeys skidding off the platter onto the floor were heard. Every- one was loud in his praise of the dinner, even the chronic complainers. At 2:30, after the turkey and fixings had been allowed to settle, the corps assembled for the first parade and review of the year. Captain Iung commanded the battalion in his capacity as senior captain. As the snow had disappeared and the sky changed from gray to blue, a successful presentation was held as the battalion passed in review before General Farrand. After the parade and review, the cadet or- chestra played in the gymnasium for the cadets and their guests who wished to dance. The Thanksgiving Hop began at 8:00. The decorating committee, under the direction of Miss Nota lean Magers, the dancing instruc- tor, had been hard at work since Monday working in a color scheme of yellow and orange, Dancing was interrupted in order to listen to Cadet Winter's piano playing, and also by the rendition of a song by Cadet Solliday. At 12:00 when recall sounded, the reluc- tant but hC1DIDY Cadets returned to their quarters, completing a well enjoyed Thanks- giving Day. Flying Club The Flying Club this year had many mem- bers, most of whom have soloed. The only member to return to the club from last year was Drum, who organized the club this year. Every Wednesday and Saturday afterf noon the members went out to the field in a 1929 Packard. Some on arriving would get into a plane immediately, ask for a prop and then go off into the air in solo flight, while others still had a few more hours of instruction before they could join the ranks of the hot pilots. The flying course is a government ap- proved course. The cadets go through the same course as do the Army Flight Cadets. It is a regular eight hour dual course. Every hour has a special lesson. At the end of eight 66 hours, a person should be able to solo and usually is. Some of our members were ready to solo even before eight hours of dual in- struction. The members of the club this year were Teas, Heynen, Allen, Wittbold, l. G., Witte bold, W. I., Drum, Wait, Wheeler, Hartley, Hill, Schwartz, Felt, Selaiden, Greener and Evers. Greener had the job of running the club this year, and did a very good job. As a final salute and tribute to the corps, the Flying Club flew over the Academy in formation. With instructors at the controls they landed on the golf course, and then immediately took off again and flew back to the Waukesha field, where they landed. Thus ended another flight, and the Flying Club's activities were formally closed. Old Boys' Sons The heading of this article is significant in itself, meaning that the boys pictured above are members of the second generation of St. lohn's men. . .their fathers having been students here periods of from twenty-five to forty years previously. This article is being written not by one of the cadet editors, but by a person who has seen most of these boys' fathers at St. lohn's. Due to this fact the father is usually on the spot, more or less, since the cadet can always tell Dad after he has completed his course here at St. lohn's, There is one thing sure, and that is you can't tell me how good you were at St. Iohn's since I have surpassed your record. To be sure some of them will have to rank as captains to equal that record, but we know that the men of this group have the ability, the perseverance and the back- ground to do just that thing. The fathers of some of these boys have excelled in scholastics, military work and athletics and we find that these boys are do- ing the same thing. Several of these boys have been high on the star list each month and have been making an enviable record for themselves in the scholastic field. While most of them have only been in the school for a period of two years, you will note that they carry chevrons of the sergeants' rank. We might add in passing that some of them know the method of the circular path as well as their Dads. . . in other words, chips off the old block. Still as a whole, they are a fine bunch of cadets and have been a help to the corps with their spirit and aid. They have done their share in placing us on the Honor Roll as their Dads did in years gone by. Acolytes The Acolyte Guild is one of the oldest and most respected organizations here at the Academy. This group of cadets is made up of those who are confirmed Episcopalians who wish to serve as aids to Father Gruber. There are no material benefits received in this organization, but the wonderful privilege and satisfaction of serving God is all the reward its members seek, The Acolytes become members only of their own choice and are trained in under- standing the ways of the church. This train- ing helps them to form better ideals and to shape better lives for themselves in the future. This year's Guild was made up of a large group of cadets. Hall was crucifer and Guster and Finkl were flagbearers. The torch- bearers were Anderson, Pokorny, Holabird and Snead. The main event of the year was a house party and dinner given by Mohr, F., at his home in Milwaukee. Several of the Acolytes attended, and all agreed that the party was a real success. The dinner was excellent and the cadets enjoyed themselves exploring the house, playing records and reading maga- zines. On the last regular Sunday of the year, the first classmen who were members of the Acolyte Guild were presented with small crosses in memory of their contribution. Father Gruber congratulated them all, and wished them Godspeed. The corps of cadets is deeply indebted to the Acolyte Guild and Father Gruber for their good work. Choir The choir this year has been one of St. Iohn's best of all times. A good choir is indispensable to our religious services, and through the choir's hard work and faithful service, its members have added beauty to the religious procedure. The excellent record of this year's choir could not have been attained without some effort and sacrifice, not only on the part of the cadets, but also on the part of our able and faithful choirmasters. Father Gruber and Captain Williams worked diligently to mould into shape the choir we had this Year. As in years past, there were again this year many cadets in the choir who had had no vocal training. The successful training of such a group is what constitutes the greatest job confronting the choirmaster. Through many hours of practice, the choir was able to at- tain its high degree of perfection. Throughout the year the choir has been called upon to perform extra choir duties. Chief among these is the beautiful Easter Day service. To prepare for this occasion, the choir practiced weeks in advance, and felt deeply rewarded when General Farrand com- plimented the choir for its excellent perform- ance on Easter Sunday. On special occasions throughout the year, the corps has been fortunate to have Cadet Van Housen sing solo renditions. We give him our sincere gratitude for these contribu- tions to our success. Each year at Commencement a medal is given to members of the choir in appre- ciation of their loyal and continuous service. To those members of the choir who have served for two years, a bronze medal is pre- sented. A silver medal is given for three years of service, and a gold medal is award- ed those cadets who have completed four years of choir service. All members of the choir, as a reward for their services, receive five merits a week. which is a tradition at St. Iohn's. These five merits are an added attraction to the boys who now and then wind up on the guard path, but we note with particular pride that a Very small percentage of the choir members need these merits. The choir this year has done a fine piece of work, and cannot be too highly praised. Let us wish the choir of next year as much success and more. CADET STAFF SERGEANT WILLIAM FRANKLIN PEACOCK Christmas Set-Ups The pride of any military organization is found in the general appearance of its men. Neatness of uniform, personal cleanliness and posture are of paramount importance in judg- ing a unit. St. lohn's takes great pride in the set-up of its corps. This is considered such a virtue that the military staff at St. Iohn's decided to award medals for the best set-up old and new cadets. This competition is unlike any other in that cadets do not know when they are in compe- tition or when they are being judged, The se- lection is made by process of elimination. Each cadet is watched by the military staff constantly. As soon as a cadet allows him- self to present an untidy appearance in any way, he is eliminated. I I I CADET PRIVATE WILLIAM DAVID IOI-INSON The first of these medals to be presented at the Breaking-Up Banquet was the medal to the best set-up new cadet. The medal was awarded to Cadet Iohnson, W., of A Com- pany. Second place in the competition was awarded to Cadet Thomas, G., of G Com- pany, and third place to Cadet Cunningham of F Company. The medal for the best set up old boy was awarded immediately after the new cadet winner had been announced. The medal went to Cadet Peacock, W., of G Com- pany. Second place was won by Cadet Lieu- tenant Massey of D Company, and third place by Cadet Captain Bredemeier of C Company. G Company thus won five points to- wards the Efficiency Cup, A Company three, D Company two, and C and F, one point each. n I i CADET SUPPLY SERGEANT IRA LEONARD GROSS Christmas Individual Drills Some of the most colorful and hard fought competitions throughout the course of the year at St. Iohn's are the Christmas Individual Drills. Each year just before the Christmas holi- days, the military department holds a drill in which all cadets participate. The corps is divided into two groups, one group consist- ing oi the old cadets and the other of the new cadets. The competition is held pri- marily to interest the corps in bettering their manual of arms, and secondly, to give each cadet a chance to win points ior his com- pany toward the Efficiency Cup. These competitive drills are a climax to the fall and early winter terms and as the time for the final drills arrives, the sound of cracking rifles and echoes of ringing com- mands may be heard throughout the bar- racks. A few days before the main competition, a preliminary competition is held in each company. The three winners then compete in the main drill. The long awaited results are l CADET PRIVATE PAUL THOMAS GIESSLER announced by Brigadier General Egrrand at the annual Breaking-Up Banquet. The first group to drill this year was the group of new cadets. This being their first experience at drilling of this sort, they were naturally a bit nervous, but they held to- gether well and came through the barrage of commands with flying colors. This year the best drilled new cadet was Private T. Giessler of C Company. Second place in the competition went to Private Levy oi G Company, and third place to Private Ballou of E Company. Next the crack group oi old cadets marched smartly onto the floor and drilled with snap perfection under the commands oi Lieutenant Colonel Smythe. First place this year for the old boys was won by Supply Sergeant Gross of E Cofnpany. Second place was won by Sergeant Holleb oi E Company, and third place by Staff Sergeant Meyer of B Company. After all was over, the corps could well be proud of these fine men who had fought so hard for their companies and themselves. Glee Club The Boar's Head Clee Club composed of twenty cadets was again organized in the autumn to prepare for the two traditional programs that are so eagerly looked for- ward to by the Corps: namely the Boar's Head Procession that ushers in the Christmas vacation which is the Going Home Banquet, and the other festivity, the Mid-Winter Frolic. At the Boar's Head Dinner the Club car- ried out in their usual enthusiasm, yet with a subdued merriment, the traditional cere- mony of bringing in the Boar's Head and singing the old and descriptive song of the rite, and since the members in the Procession are garbed in the costume of the period, it made not only a colorful but a serious and meaningful ceremony. The Dinner was closed by the singing of Silent Night and their vestments and the careful lighting effect made a fitting and solemn portraiture for the Seasons' Christmas-tide. During the Mid-Winter Frolic, the Boar's Head Glee Club entertained the Corps and guests with a program composed of both con- cert and school songs. The first group of two numbers, The Sons of Men by Cad- man and The Border Song by Maunder were appropriate for the Cadets since they showed a vigorous and deep motive of char- acter. A double Quartette composed of mem- bers of the Club next appeared singing The Sleigh by Kountz, which is characteristic for the VJinter Season and in the Russian mood: this was followed by When Day is Done which was the Quartette's way of saying farewell to many happy and senti- mental thoughts of the Mid. The program was closed by the singing of the School Song, Amici and the ever impressive Taps, The Glee Club under the direction of Captain Williams worked long and hard in order to be able to present these credible programs and since it is a voluntary organi- zation and with no other distinction or awards than just the lure of Music and being able to do their share in promoting the activi- ties of St. lohn's they are entitled to a great deal of gratitude for their generous efforts and interest in entertaining the Corps. Breaking-Up Banquet One of the year's most unique and beau- tiful occasions is the Boar's Head Procession. Thursday, December 14, the corps of cadets, faculty and guests were assembled in the mess hall for the annual Breaking-Up Ban- quet. After the guests and cadets were seated, a flourish of trumpets was heard outside the main door, followed by the Latin chorus of the Boar's Head carol sung by the Glee Club. The procession then entered and cir- cled the banquet hall, coming to a pause at last before General Farrand at the high table, where the boar's head was presented. Leading the procession were two medieval heralds, carrying long golden trumpets. All characters in the procession appeared in medieval costume. The two heralds leading the procession were followed by six small pages. Carrying the standard of the Lord of the Manor, or in other words the flag of the St. lohn's corps of cadets, was Piieger, A., as standard bearer, clad in chain mail. The seneschal, or minstrel, who sang the English verses of the Boar's Head carol was Captain A. L. Williams of the faculty, who has sung the solos for the two previous years. The royal dish was borne on a wooden trencher by four monks. The jolly, fat cook of the castle who followed the monks was represented by Hill. He followed the monks in the procession to see his culinary triumph presented. After the procession came to an end, the various speeches were given. The principal speaker of the evening was Mr. Delbert C. Kenny. The General presented the medals for the best set-up new and old boys, and the best drilled new and old cadets. At the conclusion of this hCIDDY affair, the lights were turned off, and the Glee Club, holding candles, sang Silent Night on the balcony. Thus ended another typical St. lohn's Breaking-Up Banquet. 'Reg S w n May, V ' ay, Q Military Staff Brigadier General Boy F. Farrand, Commanding Lt. Colonel Charles T. Smythe, Commandant Major Louis C. Gstermann, jr. Asst. P. M. S. and T. Lieut. Edison B. Lerch, Asst. Commandant Captain Henry C. Gignilliat, Tactical Officer The precision with which the corps per- formed during the many ceremonial functions throughout the school year could not have been acquired, had it not been for the un- tiring efforts of the Military Staff. Presided over by Brigadier General Roy F. Farrand, and ably assisted by Lieutenant Colonel Smythe, Major Anderson, Major Os- termann, Major l-legner, Captain Gignilliat, Lieutenant Lerch, U.S.M.C.B., Lieutenant Wig- ginton, Lieutenant Peterson and Lieutenant Kuecherer, the military staff did everything in its power to bring the corps of cadets to a triumphant end. This was marked by this year's Government lnspection, held in the month of May. The cadets were well pre- pared for the task that lay ahead of them, and they performed their work well. Yet this 6 Lieut. A. Bobert Kuecherer, Tactical Officer Major Alfred G. Anderson, P. M. S. and T. Major Paul P. l-legner, Tactical Officer Lieut. Frederick I. Wigginton, Tactical Officer Lieutenant james N. Peterson, Tactical Officer would have been impossible without the care- ful guidance of these tactical officers. This year marked the return of Lieutenant Lerch to the staff from the Marine Corps, while Lieutenant Wigginton and Lieutenant Kuecherer were newcomers to the group. Later in the season another addition was made to the Military Staff, this time in the person of Lieutenant Peterson, a former cadet officer. The latter's coming revised many of the old customs, and a new trend in efficiency was soon apparent over the entire campus. The corps of 1945 wants to say a last Thank You to these soldiers and gentlemen. We will ever be grateful for the training you gave us, the discipline you taught us, and the triumphs you shared with us. -.,,,,,' W .UV .6 .XX 4, .gr l fpmxy ,M . -.fy at ffm' ' . vii-Qi3Cts'f.a,3f333 , if ,J f .f V Cadet Officers Probably the goal of every freshman new boy on entering is attaining the position of a cadet officer. lt is a goal to which many aspire and few realize, since the number ap- pointed each year is seldom over twenty- five. The cadet officers, to a certain extent, form the backbone of the corps. lf the offi- cers are good, the corps will be good, is an old saying, and it certainly held true this year. Because an officer has many outside du- ties, he is awarded certain extra privileges such as night lights, commish mail, the chance to be elected as a member of the Gfficers' Club, and the privilege of visiting the canteen after taps. ln return for these privileges, he is expected to maintain a low demerit and a high efficiency record, to pro- vide an example for his men, and to maintain a close supervision over his command. lung of A Company was the Senior Captain and acting Battalion Commander. N. -, w. Me 1' ', Lieutenant Godfrey was the Battalion Adju- tant. Lieutenant Peclc served as the other member of the Staff. Lieutenant Allen served on the Presidents Staff. Lieutenants Schoenhaar and Bosten as- sisted Captain Iung in A Company. Cap- tain Stevens, along with Lieutenants Horton and Hunding, led B Company. Captain Bredemeier, ably assisted by Lieutenant Fisher and Lieutenant Gilbert, had success with C Company. D Company was skip- pered by Captain Bieger with the aid of Lieu- tenants Massey and Norlie. E Company was brought to the top under the able leader- ship of Captain Miller, assisted by Lieuten- ant Mclntyre and Lieutenant Cohen. Captain Davis along with Lieutenant Fink and Lieu- tenant Hedberg handled F Company. G Company was run by Captain Kirsch with the assistance of Lieutenants Kirschheimer and Vaselopulos, Staff Positions on the Cadet Staff are eagerly sought after by all members of the Corps. We often hear the remark, If I could only get on the Staff, then I could sleep half the day, but if the truth were really spoken, I think that the cadets making these re- marks are expressing the case of Sour Grapes. While members of the Staff ordinarily do not drill as regularly as all the companies, they nevertheless have more responsibility thrust upon their shoulders and with the President and Commandant, the people to Whom they must make their reports, the job is anything but an easy one. The ranking member of the Staff last year was Lt, Bernard I. Peck, who was Personnel Adjutant through the year. I-Ie performed the duties of this position with accuracy and mili' tary precision, carrying through to the end of the year with very few upsets from the Commandant's office. The office of Battalion Adjutant was en- trusted to the care of Lt. Norman Godfrey who did an excellent job at parades and other ceremonies and the Government ln- spection. The member of the Staff appointed directly as Aid to the President was Paul B. Allen. This particular position in the Corps is one that carries with it the responsibility direct- ly to the President. He is at the beck and call of President Farrand twenty-four hours a day and while the President may not call very often, it is essential that a man of high responsibility be placed in this position and Allen did his job with credit to himself and to the Corps. Samuel Hoover was appointed Color Ser- geant of the Battalion and whenever the Stars and Stripes were on display at any ceremony or any other occasion, it was I-Ioover's task to see that they were there and properly handled. Staff Sergeant Charles Sachs had per- haps the most difficult job of anyone and that was handling all of the mail delivered at the Academy each day. It was his duty to see that it was properly sorted and dis- tributed to the cadet and if anything was lost or any mail not delivered, Sergeant Sachs was the man required to find it and Sachs carried out this Work perhaps as well as anyone who has ever held that position in the Corps. So to the Staff of l944-45, We must say goodbye, but to each of you, we say, Fine work, Fellows! from the Corps. Captain Prank I Thompson, Director Captain Arlott Williams, Asst. Director. Academy Band Roster Corporals Veaors Trammell Gearson Alex Babcock Bicknell Brieqel Brurnbaum Buqenhaqen Edler Hall, D. N. Hazlett Herbert Olson, Supply SerqeantfDrum Major Privates First Class Clover Grombach Hott Huismann Kaplan Privates Hill Hintze Kinzler Kriz Madsen Matsoukas Mostow Newmann Oswald, R. G. 79 Marco Mathisen Miszewski Rezin Wainwright Piper Pulliam Rasmussen Bench Siaqwillo Sutherland Thompson, R L Tossy Wheeler Wilson TS like A Company Men of another year has passed, and during this year, We have tried to live up to the fine traditions that the A Companies of past years have handed down. During this year we have been guided by Senior Captain HI. C. lung and two of the best lieutenants in the corps, Schoenhaar and Rosten. A Company has taken the Schroeder Cup for three straight months and for the year. We placed third in the Ivanhoe Cup Drills. At this writing we are in second place for the Efficiency Cup, and the General King Cup Drill is yet to come. A may not win, but the rest of the members of the corps will know that they have been up against stiff competition. Many of the members of this year's com- pany are already in the service and more will go before graduation. To mention some of our boys, Ed Pullen and Darrel Gooler are in the Army, and Doug Warner, Bob Bowlin, Pipping and Hooch Palmer went into the Navy. Several of our men passed the Navy radar test and will be in service soon after graduation. Still others will go into the Army. We want to thank our tactical officer, Lieu- tenant Peterson, and our faculty officer, Lieutenant Sanderson, for the help and en- couragement they gave us this past year. Credit is also due our non-commissioned officers and acting non-coms who have really done a grand job under the able leadership of First Sergeant Paul Mclames. To the men coming back to carry A to victory again next year, all the luck and suc- cess possible. To our graduates, good luck and Godspeed. A Company Roster Iunq, I. C., Captain Schoenhaar, D. E., Lieutenant Rosten, D. D., Lieutenant McIames, P., First Sergeant Staff Serqeants Serqeants Corporals Privates First Class Baldock, D. M. McFarland, I. H. Michalakis, E. G. Hady, I. Koretos, I. M. Olson, D. G. Kindt, W. E. Wagner, R. I. Hapqood, M. M. Randolph, R. H Brown, B. D. Teas, P. C. Nissen, M. K. Crantill, B. E. Eaton, P. S. Lorenzen, G. A. Palmer, I. M. Adams, I. W. Kritselis, W. F. Fleming, O. G. Privates Agree, L. E. Hady, I. Kinzler, B. W. Schaefer, I. W. Anderson, G. A. Hazlett, H. C. Linkman, E. R. Schmock, T. E. Blood-Smyth, L. F. Heynen, R. I. Lippert, D. E. Stepp, W. I. Corcoran, I. F. Hilker, H. E. Mathisen, G. W. Stiles, I. S. Dallenbach, W. C. Hosler, I. R. Miller, B. K. Sweet, P. N. DeSoucy, M. D. Ielinek, G. R. Palmer, B. S. Taylor, C. A. Elzinqa, E. R. Ienkinson, G. T. Pappas, W. Walker, L. D. Fabian, R. Iohnson, W. D. Pokorny, G. Winkelman, F. R. Fisher, T. D. Karnmerer, G. E. Rosenthal, R. A. Wood, I. W. 81 ,. A , Q: L. -V sw 4:-'fell -la. , II ll B Company The sands of time have finally run out and the halls of B are once again empty, but empty only in the sense that the men of the class of '45 will not be returning. We are sure that next year as always before, B will live again the old spirit with the new men as it has always done in the past. 'Our captain this year was Steve Stev- ens, and a better one wasn't to be found. We started out the year with Dick Horton and Harry Dickelman our lieutenants, and Merle Iames our first sergeant. At Christmas time when Harry was taken into the Air Corps, Merle became our lieutenant. A few days after Merle's promotion, he left for the Air Corps also. Then Bahne Hunding was transferred from and Phil Hall took over the sword as first sergeant. The Academy sports this year would never have been the sarne had it not been for the loyal B men who brought them to their winning lead. Among the first and second strings on the football team this year appear the names of Hall, Wait, Mohun, Murray and Iohnson. As a direct result of these boys' hard work, the team lost only one out of the many games played this season. The conference winning St. Iohn's basket- ball team also carried many B men in her ranks. Among them were Hall, Wolf, Iohnson and Stevens. The Academy crew also shows the fine work of the men of Guster, Sil- berman, McDevitt, Hunding and Warwick made up part of the first crew, and Son, Mayer, Smith, and Dickelman com- prised half of the second crew. Not only in sports but also in drilling, B was on the top. Ivanhoe Cup, Crack Platoon Competition, and best lines at Sun- day parades were among the titles we won this year. All in all, B Company has really com- bined a lot of hard work with an equal amount of fun, and has ended victorious again this year. The many friends and memories will be with us always. B Company Roster Staff Serge-ants Ordman, W. I. Guster, R. E. Warwick, O. H. Meyer, E. A. Amon, R. R. Bealer, C. C. Blackwood, H. A Brumbaum, W. F. Caine, W. C. Dickelman, C. O. Glyman, I. S. Greqqs, I. T. Stevens, N. L., Captain Horton, R. D., Lieutenant Hundinq, B. I., Lieutenant Hall, P. A., First Sergeant Silberman, R. L., Supply Sergeant Serqeants Corporals Privates First Class Lans, B. B. Larsen, D. E. Dickson, E. N. Mielke, D. H. McDevitt, L. Willis, D. S. Drum, P. B. Mohr, P. Erkelenz, E. W. Wanland, R. E. Dyer, W. C. Murray, H. A. Schultz, W. M. Wolff, D. D. Haase, E. I. Shaw, W. H. E Mayer, D. L. Lonq, R. I. Hammer, G. E. Small, G. W. Kucera, R. Francis, I. E. Huber, M. W. Van Solkema, R. A Schulter, C. M. Wainwright, G. R. Privates Hartley, F. I. Mohun, I. L. Stewart, G. L. Hudson, S. W. Oettinq, W. F. Sutherland, H. D. Iohnson, I. H. Osqoodloy, G. M. Thompson, Pt. L. Kaiser, R. K. Powell, E. H. Wait, G. A. Keim, R. I. Reed, D. D. Wheeler, R. H. Lau, D. C. Schinaql, L. F. Wittbold, I. G. Macatee, G. P. Smith, R. E. Witthold, W. I McDowell, D. S. Son, H. K. Wolf, I. H. 83 rf C Company Another year has passed and another chapter in the history of C Company has ended. Our success has been no less this year than in the successful years of the past. Under the leadership of our C. O., Captain Bredemeier, we have received tribute after tribute. Our success, whatever it has been, can be largely attributed to him. Our lieutenants this year have been Ger- ald Goren, Fisher and Gilbert. I don't think that there have ever been any officers any- where who did their jobs more conscientious- ly and more ably. Heading the list of non-coms was I. V. Thoren who, like the host of sergeants and corporals under him, did his level best for the good of his company and I don't think that we should forget either the privates or new boys, whose jobs were often the thankless ones, They are the backbone of any corn- pany, and its real strength. C Company was well represented in nearly every sport in the school. Prominent among the athletes in C were Harry Harris, Bill Bredemeier, Maritote, Gilbert, Schuster, Iakubowski and Cullen. Constant men on the gold and silver star lists were Brownstein, Ondracek and Passmore. When you speak of the success of a com- pany, you speak most often of its proficiency on the drill fields. Of all the things that go into the make-up of a good company, drilling stands near the top of the list. ln the individual drills, C Company fared very well, but it did even better in the company and platoon competitions. One of the most coveted awards at St. Iohn's is the General King Cup awarded at Commencement to that company that shows the greatest pro- ficiency in drill. This year C Company won that cup and it now stands in our company lounge as a tribute to our teamwork and as an incentive to next year's company to do even better. C Company also placed sec- ond for the Severson Cup awarded for over- all efficiency. So now we say good-bye to the grandest group of fellows in the world. We will never forget you nor all the good times we have had together. So goodbye, good luck and Godspeed, C Company. C Company Roster Brederneier, E. W., Captain Fisher, F. M., Lieutenant Gilbert, M. I., Lieutenant Thoren, I. V., First Sergeant Balsley, E. D., Supply Sergeant Stott Sergeants Sergeants Corporals Privates First Class Iakubowski, R. I. Maritote, R. F. Steinberg, l. S. Agerstrand, G. E. Meier, B. A. Brownstein, I. Mattes, D. C. Trammell, G. M. Felt, R. S. Phillips, E. R. Schwaba, P. H. Ondracek, B. Schuster, H. C. Grombach, R. H. Probst, E. A. McKinlay, C. Evers, C. K. Leary, L. Harris, G. W. Schwaba, I. F. Schroeder, F. I. Schwaba, L. L. Hott, S. C. Schwartz, P. Sompolski, R. H. Taylor, I. L. Houdlett, B. E. Selaiden, C. Wiener, A. C. LePoidevin, I. S. Sotterin, S. L. Lindstrom, I. A. Van Syckel, N. H Privates Anderson, W. L. Gnagi, D. B. Liponi, D. F. Paul, B. Q. Baldwin, C. B. Grover, F. A. Maynard, I. B. Schwarzenhorn, K. Blackburn, C. B. Habeck, E. I. McDowell, B. N. Smith, D. E. Bugenhagen, W. F. Hartman, B. D. Meckel, I. S. Stagwillo, I. C. Buxton, I. M. Hintze, P. A. Meyers, I. D. Thompson, W. E. Cullen, C. E. Iones, T. C. Olsaver, I. H. Warren, C. L. Edwards, B. L. Kramer, B. S. Oswald, B. G. Wolf, B. C. Giessler, P. T. Lampropulos, L. G. Passmore, H. W. 85 D Company The moving finger has indeed written and gone on, leaving behind it the history of D Company of 1944-'45. The halls of D are again empty, for from them have gone the men of the class of '45. Although they will be filled next year with the old spirit of we who have been here this year will have an empty feeling in our hearts which can now be filled only by the pleas- ant memories of our friends. Our skipper this year was Rudy Rieger, and everyone will agree that there has never been a better one. We started the year with lack Massey, and Bahne Hunding as our two lieutenants, and lim Norlie as first sergeant. When Bahne was transferred to lim surrendered his sword to Peyt Muehlmeier, who became our new first sergeant, while lim became the leader of the second platoon. The first platoon, under Iack's able lead- ership, ran a close race for the Crack Platoon and came in second. Although we did not come out on top in the company competi- tions, the company worked hard, and took its defeat with true D Company spirit. ff..-We We were not on top for the Schroeder Cup, but the names of Norlie, Kuni, Matsoukas. Levings, Smith, Lawson and Edler appeared on the gold and silver star lists. On the athletic field, D held its own this year with Van Housen, Kuni, Schwartz and Kuzmanoff winning letters in football. Bell received his letter in hockey, Raboin made the Academy basketball team, and Teibel made the Academy baseball team. Stebbins. Kuni and Bronsdon succeeded in track, and Hilmes and Huismann rowed with the Acad- emy crew. Under Peyt's guidance, the non-coms of D developed into one of the best groups of non-coms we have had in quite a while. There was close cooperation between non- coms and commish and it was this which started D on its way up. That just about winds up the year ex- cept for the friendships and good times which we will never forget. So it's goodbye to the D of '45, We, the first classmen, wish the best of luck to the men of '46, with the con- fidence that they will keep D where it belongs, on top! D Company Roster Bieqer, A. B., Captain Massey, I. T., Lieutenant Norlie, N. I., Lieutenant Muehlmeier, P. A., First Serqeant Putter, E. L., Supply Sergeant Stall Serqeants Serqeants Corporals Privates First Class Walker, B. F. Oury, H. A. Oesterreich, E. W. Baitinqer, H. M. Baboin, B. I. Lawson, I. B. Teibel, H. B. Bieaer, E. K. Bleil, D. H. Schwartz, K. V. Smith, A. I. Bronsdon, M. H. Borisch, E. I. DeHaan, W. H. Stebbins, B. G. McDannel, W. H. Hilmes, I. F. Burkhart, B. L. Goldberq, E. S. Sucher, B. H. Deppmann, D. B. Huismann, I. B. Van Housen, T. C Tuthill, C. W. Morton, F. Wolti, B. G. Petcoft, I. B. Privates Annes, I. G. Edler, W. C. lmbrie, L. S. Perrin, B. A. Arenson, B. W. Fosseen, T. Kelly, P. E. Peters, I. B. Best, I. B. Fowler, M. P. Kriz, B. I. Pulliam, W. W. Beverly, B. L. Glenn, B. A. Kuni, W. H. Richards, A. L. Carpenter, D. T. Goble, G. F. Kuzmanoti, C. I. Schinaql, W. D. Colson, D. M. Grassmann, W. B. Levinqs, S. H. Solliday, A. Credille, H. D. Hammerschmidt, B. L. Madsen, G. B. Thomson, M. E. Curtis, I. W. Hastay, M. D. Matsoukas, N. E. Tossy, C. S. Decker, C. Hill, H. B. Miller, I. I. Waranius, B. C. Winkelrnan, I. H 87 - E Company As always, E finished the year on top. The Severson Cup for company efficiency is the proof. E has in the past had many fine companies and commanders. This year's out- fit takes its place in line with pride. In the course of the year, we had these items to our credit. We placed second in the General King Drill, we were the company with the best demerit average, the company with the least number of punishment orders, and we had high placings in the race for the Schroeder Cup. In addition, Gross won the Individual Old Boy Drill at Christmas and placed second in the I. B. Kemper Drill. Ballou placed third in the Winter New Boy Drill. And we also took our share of the lines. This fine record is due to several reasons. One was that hard work was substituted for ability. No one can begrudge us our record or say that it was won by anything except hard work. Secondly, there was the fine spirit and co- operation between officers and non-coms. To the non-coms goes a great deal of credit. Waller, Knourek, Gross, Greener, l-lawn, Far- rell, Lalitose, Clark and Geiser, all were out- standing in their devotion to duty and willing- ness to pitch in and work. The third factor and the most important of all was our captain, Creep. There can not be enough said in praise of him. His quiet manner, determined way and common sense helped to keep the company straight when- ever it wavered, and it did, no one would question that. Thanks go also to his lieutenants, Moose Mclntyre, who served as executive officer, and the unforgettable Solo Cohen, who was our morale officer serving to keep the spirit high at all times. A word of praise should be said in behalf of Lenny Gross, who while in the back- ground, always was working for Thanks also to Sam Hoover who, while serving on the Staff for half a year, still did his best when he was with us. And so ends another year for We have proved once again that we are of the first water. At present we rest on our laurels, but only until the great company of '46 swings into action. E Company Roster Miller, S. R. Captain Mclntyre, B. M. Lieutenant Cohen, S., Lieutenant Waller, B. A., First Sergeant Gross, l. L., Supply Sergeant Stait Serqeants Sergeants Corporals Privates First Class Rautbord, C. L. Hawn, G. S. Holabird, W. S. Berns, C. R. Mann, I. W. Laystrom, C. W. Farrell, I. E. Wilt, C. T. Clover, I. C. Marco, H. C. Knourek, F. I. LaBose, L. I. Rice, B. B. Esberger, E. I. McMickle, W. I. Greener, B. T. Boyle, H. F. Marcovich, M. Fardy, T. I. Mead, W. L. Geiser, K. F. Robb, R. P. Humphreys, W. M. Ming, C. G. Clark, F. E. Reno, F. C. LaFayette, T. Cr. Oldenburqer, W. Leon, E. Pilueqer, W. S. Lipsey, I. C. Schusierman, I. L Livingston, B. H. Weller, A. A. Zvonar, E. I. Privates Alex, I. G. Blondis, B. I. Iohnson, D. B. Purkiss, I. F. Amundsen, B. A. Counihan, I. H. Link, W. R. Smith, F. D. Anderson, N. L. Griffith, C. B. Lohrberq, R. W. Snead, W. K. Babcock, T. O. Halinton, M. l. Morrison, B. U. Stolte, I. E. Ballou, F. W. Heiden, B. F. Neumann, B. I. Widermom, I. K. Baratia, R. M. Hoover, S. E. Nieland, W. I. 89 F Company A page marked with honor and adorn- ments for our company, so ends another year in the annals of the history of faithful fight- ing Our company takes pride in the knowledge that the good job we did this year was through our own efforts with very little outside help. Through the earnest pains of the best com- pany commander in school, Bud Davis, our two hard working shavetails, Fink and Hed- berg, and a raft of the best noncorns F has ever had under the excellent leadership of first sergeant Hank Hines, we wrote Finis to 1944-'45 in a blaze of glory. Recounting these excellent successes, we'll have to start with our pride and joy, the Schroeder Cup, whose privilege of absent morning mess was appreciated by all con- cerned. Although we may have doodled the first semester, we showed our true colors the last semester in copping that coveted trophy every single month. The backbone of this Brain factory were such notables as Hed- berg, Noble, McQueston, Godfrey, R. G., Vegors, and last but not least, Willie von Kaas, who all consistently came across with those bright and shining stars. 9 We might have slung 'ern right and left, but the boys were too efficient for us and we placed second in the least demerits record. Cunningham snagged a third in the best set- up new cadet, and Holleb pulled off a sec- ond in the best drilled old boy contest. All in all, fellows, we can sit back and say A job well done. But to those of us who are coming back, a reminder of the sweat and toil it took to say these few words, so that we will not forget to uphold the tra- ditions of Fighting F that we have helped to establish. Equal, then better it should be our motto in the years to come. We may be saying good-bye now, some of us merely for a short interval, others per- manently, but behind us we leave that fn- domitable spirit of good fellowship and faith- fulness that always reigns in the halls of lt's a spirit built up by the fellows of years ago and added to each year by the rest of our members. This we will to the F Companies of the future, and wish them all the best of luck and success that their merits may offer. F Company Roster Davis, R. A., Captain Fink, H. I., Lieutenant Hedberq, I. C., Lieutenant Hines, H. F., First Sergeant Thomas, W. F., Supply Sergeant Statt Serqeants Serqeants Corporals Privates First Class Albert, A. F. Butler, B. B. Veqors, S. H. Leary, B. W. Ament, B. W. Noble, E. E. Holleb, N. T. Gearson, B. F. Lindrnan, I. E. Bowe, L. L. McQueston, I. E. Mirman, H. Arestequi, I. B. Miszewski, B. I. Daniqeles, G. Krcilek, C. F. Shankland, B. H. Langford, N. M. Reqas, W. Fowzer, I. Godfrey, B. G. Dowse, B. C. Rezin, D. R. Haan, R. W. Crosby, I. R. Iensen, B. K. Schulman, L. M. Kaplan, M. Silverman, B. W. LaFayette, W. E Privates Benton, I. L. Dienhart, B. C. Lowerre, H. T. Rench, T. B. Brieqel, T. W. Greenqoss, H. A. Martin, T. B. Scheideqqer, N. I. Brohm, R. S. Hall, D. N. Musqrave, I. R. Sotferin, D. V. Cottaro, P. P. Hayes, K. E. Peterson, G. O. Stover, I. A. Cohn, A. I. Huber, C. I. Quinnell, G. W. Tidball, B. O. Cunningham, I. H. von Kaas, W. K. 91 G Company As Old Glory once more descends from its stately staff and the General's Dismissed rebounds from the stone buildings, another year will be brought to an end, and with it will come the end of Grand and Glorious G's fourth year. Our leader, Captain lack Kirsch, did an excellent job in bringing his company to new glories, a job he couldn't have performed with- out the able assistance of his two lieutenarits, Harry Kirchheimer and Pete Vaselopulos. As always, the non-coms constitute the backbone of a company, and this year the non-coms of under the very able leader- ship of First Sergeant Iohnny Lindt and with the help of Staff Sergeants Bill Peacock, Bob Garfield, Bob Kolocheski, Bill Ep- stein and Gil Grosenick performed very laudable work throughout the year. To them must go a large part of the credit for the suc- cess of the company. Although we weren't destined to come out on top much of the time, the Ivanhoe drills, the platoon competitions, the General King Cup competition, and the many other battles in which G partook showed the fighting spirit and the willingness to work hard which char- acterized this outstanding company. And when the time came to play, we could play as hard as we could work. It certainly was a success- ful year, a year that will stand out in the minds of all those who were part of this great organization. To the G of next year, good luck, fellows, and keep in there fighting for the glory of a company that will always stand out as the best. G Company Roster Kirsch, I. W., Captain Kirchheimer, H. W., Lieutenant Vaselopulos, P. V., Lieutenant Lindt, I. H., First Sergeant Hanson, R. F., Supply Sergeant Staff Sergeants Sergeants Corporals Privates First Class Peacock, W. F. Unger, O. W. Krensky, A. M. Bendiner, B. Epstein, W. Finkl, F. A. Christensen, M. L. Hansen, E. A. Garfield, R. P. Cunnington, G. R. Stocks, T. D. Korona, L. Kolocheski, R. G. Stanqeland, R. E. Evans, L. E. Kunz, F. R. Grosenick, G. C. Martin, G. A. Moore, E. R. Lueder, R. H. Anderson, A. G. McArthur, P. D. Prescott, C. H. Silvernaile, G. A. Peacock, T. K. Privates Bicknell, I. S. Goldman, L. S. Mostow, A. L. Sturmer, C. A. Broday, A. I. Grosenick, G. C. Nathan, I. S. Thomas, G. R. Cornell, R. S. Herbert, I. F. Piper, M. H. von Berner, R. M. Cruttenden, I. R. Leverenz, I. L. Prince, I. M. Wagoner, G. L. Fox, R. L. Levy, B. S. Prince, W. A. Warne, L. K. Priske, R. L. Lynn, R. D. Rasmussen, P. D. Wilson, I. M. Goldenberg, R. E. Morgan, D. D. Shaw, R. A. 93 Class of 1947 L. C D R. I. E. Agree R. R. Amon W. L. Anderson T. O. Babcock D. M. Bcrldock R. Baldwin C. C. Becrler I. L. Benton R. L. Beverly I. S. Bicknell C. R. Blackburn H. Bleil E. I. Borisch H. F. Boyle M. H. Bronsdon W. F. Brumbuum W. F. Bugenhagen L. Burkhart B. B. Butler I. M. Buxlon D. T. Carpenter F. E. Clark D. M. Colson R. Cruttenden G. R. Cunninqton G. Dcxnigeles W. H. DeHacm E. N. Dickson 94 Class of 1947 R. C. Dienhar! I. W. Farrell K. F. Geiser G. E. Hammer I. R. Hosler W. C. Dyer E. I. Esberger L. E. Evans T. I. Fardy I. E. Farrell T. D. Fisher T. Fosseen I. Fowzer R. F. Gearson R. A. Glenn G. P. Goble W. R. Grassman F. A. Grover I. Hady G. W. Harris F. I. Hartley R. A. Hintze S. C. Hoff W. S. Holabird L. S. Imbrie T. C. Iones G. E. Kammerer B. W. Kinzler 95 Class of 1947 X, R. S. Kramer C. F. Krcilek F. R. Kunz W. E. LaFayette C. W. Laystrom E. Leon I. S. LePoidevin S. H. Levings D. F. Liponi I. W. Mann D. L. Mayer I. R. Maynard R. N. McDowell W. I. McMickle I. D. Meyers P. A. Muehlmeier W. Oldenburqer I. H. Olsaver W. Pappas I. R. Petcoff W. S. Pflueger I. M. Prince W. A. Prince 96 D. E. Larsen R. H. Livingston R. A. Meier T. K. Peacock G. W. Quinnell I P. D. Rasmussen W. Regus I. F. Schwaba P. H. Schwaba I. C. Stagwillo R. E. Stangeland G. R. Thomas R. L. Thompson I. K. Widerman C. T. Wilt Class of 1947 A, H. R. Rice R. A. Rosenthal I. W. Schaefer Schwartz R. H. Shankland A. I. Smith R. G. Stebbins I. S. Stiles T. D. Stocks E. Thomson R. A. Van Solkema G. R. Wainwright R. G. Wolff I. W. Wood 97 I. E. Schwabu A. Solliday I. L. Taylor R. C. Waranius E. I. Zvonar Team Coaches Sports play a large part in the life here at St. Iohn's. The Old School is famous for its clocklike regularity in producing champion teams that seldom dip their colors in defeat. Football this year was successful from the rough little Midgets to their powerful confer- ence champion big brothers, the Academy I-Ieavyweights. Captain Smith took over as head coach because of Lieutenant Lerch's absence. The assistant coaching was ably held down by Captain Howard E. McMahon. Together these two men turned out a team that won the championship of the conference. Lieutenant Kuecherer again took the Light- weights under his command for an excellent season. They produced a fine record that is a Credit both to the team and its coach, Big Red. The Midgets and luniors were guided by Captain Reardon and Lieutenant DeLeon re- spectively. Their record, like that of the Heavies and Lights, proved to be ex- cellent. With winter comes snow, and snow brings hockey. Captain McMahon, with some aid from Captain Smith, again produced an out- standing hockey team. Inside the gym, the basketball teams were in action. Captain Smith coached the Acad- emy team to an undefeated, untied Confer- ence championship, while Lieutenant Lerch, just back from active duty in the Marine Corps, aided with the coaching. In the minor teams, Lieutenant Kuecherer coached the Lights and Captain Reardon worked with the Bantams and Midgets. Boxing this year was again well coached by Captain Gignilliat. Captain Gignilliat is fast making boxing one of the favorite spots among the corps. At the first signs of spring, Coach Smith's trackmen began limbering up, and Captain Reardon began lining up his baseball players. The track team was undefeated this year except for a second place at the conference meet, while the baseball team won ten games and lost three, our best record in many a year. Golf was again well handled by Mr. Merrifield while tennis was coached by an expert tennis player, Lieutenant Sonandres. The Academy Crew was coached by Lieu- tenant Lerch and Lieutenant Peterson. While a large part of the credit goes to each team, the coaches should receive a great deal of credit for the iob they have done so well. St. Iohn's salutes the athletic coaches of 1944-45. Team Captains Yearly here at the Academy an outstand- ing athlete on each team is chosen as team captain of his particular sport. Many a game has been won or lost by the captains' deci- sions, so in choosing them, the candidates' knowledge, leadership and general profi- ciency in their sports must be taken into con- sideration. This year's success in academic athletics was largely due to the prompt action and great ability of our team captains. The Academy football squad was led into victory by team captain Tom Van Housen. Peanut has been with the team two years, and each year he has proved himself a Great asset to the team. Wrangler Teas was track team cap- tain, and one of the high point men of the year. Under his leadership, the team placed second in the conference, and we are cer- tainly sorry to lose him at graduation this year. Academy baseball was led by Dave Davis to a very successful year. His able leadership helped keep the team up to its whirlwind pace. The crew this year had a rather bad sea- son, due to lack of practice and bad weather, but proved itself under the leadership of l. C. lung. lung has been with the crew for two years and did a great deal to bolster the team, as he was the only letterman to return to the crew this year. Big Phil Hall served as captain of the Academy basketball team and proved to be a great success. Phil was All-Conference guard last year, and the team's confidence in him helped him lead the team to an undefeated-untied season this year. Dave Bell served as Captain of Hockey Team and did an excellent piece of work pi- loting them to a very successful season. At the end of the season they were entrenched in second place in the league. Academy Basketball Schedule and Scoresf St. lohn's Military Academy - - - 52 St. lohn's Military Academy - - - 51 St. Iohn's Military Academy - - - 36 St. Iohn's Military Academy - - - 37 St. Iohn's Military Academy A - - 51 St. Iohn's Military Academy - A - 37 St. lohn's Military Academy - - - 37 St. lohn's Military Academy - - - 43 St. 1ohn's Military Academy f - - 44 St. lohn's Military Academy - - - 41 St. lohn's Military Academy - - - 49 St. lohn's Military Academy - - - 53 531 The Academy basketball team began prac- tice betore Christmas vacation with a squad numbering approximately twenty-six men. Among them were several tormer Lightweight players, some second string Heavies ot last year, and two regulars from the 1944 team. Eaton and Hall were the two returnees trom the 1944 team. The team opened its 1945 season away from home on Friday, lanuary 12, when the Pullman Tech High School - - - A 21 Morgan Park Military Academy 1 - A 32 Park School ------s-- - 25 Lake Forest Academy ---A - 17 Culver Military Academy - - - 26 Pullman Tech High School - - - - 1U St. Mary's Catholic High School - - - 22 Lake Forest Academy ----f - 17 St. Mary's Catholic High School f - - 25 Kelvyn Park High School ------ 33 Morgan Park Military Academy 29 Culver Military Academy - - - - 23 280 St. 1ohn's cagers played Pullman Tech High School ot Chicago. Pullman, a member ot the Mid-West Prep Conference, was defeated by the cadets, 52 to 21. Eaton, St. Iohn's lelt forward, was the high scorer for the game with a total ot twenty-five points. The Heavyweights' second game in two days was played at Morgan Park Military Academy on Saturday, lanuary 13. This time St. 1ohn's won by the score ot 51 to 32, which was a comfortable margin, although not as wide as that in the Pullman game. Eaton again led the scoring, not only for his team, but also for the game. The St. Iohn's heavyweights won their third game of the season when they defeated the Park School of Indianapolis, Indiana, 36 to 25. High point man for the game was Eaton. Continuing their string of unbroken vic- tories on Wednesday, Ianuary 24, the Acad- emy team defeated Lake Forest Academy in the St. Iohn's gymnasium by a score of 37 to 17. The cadets consistently outscored their opponents, with Eaton our high point man. The basketball team journeyed down into Indiana on Saturday, lanuary 27, and de- feated one of St. Iohn's oldest rivals, Culver Military Academy, by a score of 51 to 26. This was the team's fifth straight victory this season, and their fourth in Mid-West Prep competition. After a slow start in the first quarter, St. Iohn's again proved to be a strong second half team, as they had done in the Lake Forest game. Eaton carried off scoring honors for the game. Headbloom was second to Eaton in the St. Iohn's scoring. On Friday, February 2, St. Iohn's met and defeated a Mid-West Prep Conference team for the second time this season. Friday's vic- tory Was Pullman Tech High School. The final score was 37 to 10. Eaton was again high point man. The Academy basketball team, after get- ting away to a slow start, overcame an eight point lead Wednesday, lanuary 31, to de- feat St. Mary's Catholic High School of Bur- lington, Wisconsin, 37 to 22. The visitors led, 8 to 4, at the end of the first quarter, but when halftime came, St. Iohn's was out in front, 16 to 10. After that, the cadets never encoun- tered a really serious threat to their lead in the game. After a slow start, in which they scored only six points in the first period, the Acad- emy heavyweights defeated Lake Forest Academy at Lake Forest, Illinois, on Wednes- day, February 7. The final score was 43 to 17. This was the second time that St. Iohn's had defeated Lake Forest this season. Eaton, was high scorer for the game. Wolf, I., followed him. During the first period, the St. Iohn's team, unaccustomed to the small Lake Forest floor, could muster only six points. However, when the second quarter began, the cadet five really began to click. On Wednesday, February 14, the heavy- weight basketball team went to Burlington for a return game with St. Mary's High School. The game ended in a 44 to 25 victory for St. Iohn's, with Eaton again leading the scoring. The St. Iohn's heavyweights continued their progress toward an undefeated season by defeating Kelvyn Park High School of Chi- cago, 41 to 33. The game was close during the first three periods, and the visitors led at the half by a score of 18 to 16. On Friday, February 23, the St. Iohn's heavyweights played their second game with Morgan Park Military Academy and defeated them a second time. The score was 49 to 29. The Academy cagers again defeated their old rival, Culver, by a score of 53 to 23 in their last game of the season. The game was played in the St. Iohn's gymnasium. Victory on this particular occasion meant more than the successful defeat of an impor- tant rival. It meant the completion of an undefeated season, the first since the winter of 1929, and it meant also an undisputed title to the Mid-West Prep Conference basket- ball championship. The annual Mid-West Prep Conference tournament was held on Friday and Satur- day, March 2 and 3. The cadets drew Cul- ver Military Academy in the first round of the tournament. Culver, who had twice been de- feated by St. Iohn's this season, eliminated the Academy basketball team from the tour- nament by a one point victory. The final score was 48 to 47. Eaton, with a total of twenty-two points, was high point man for the game. Eaton and Hall, the two regulars from last year, were the mainstays of the team. Iohn- son and Wolf, both new boys this year, saw action right through the season. Ftosten and Raboin moved up from the ranks of the Light- weight squad into heavyweight competition. Stevens, who started his basketball as a member of the Lightweights and played a number of games last season, was also a regular this season. Other men who saw action against op- posing teams this year included Headbloom, McKinlay, Wait, Adams, Maritote, Smith, R., Lippert, Felt, Meyers, Macatee and Shaw, W. Headbloom had seen action against opposing teams before this season. Adams was a mem- ber of the Lightweight squad last year. Wait was a new cadet, and Maritote and McKin1ay were both out for the Academy basketball team last season. When the Mid-West Prep All-Conference basketball team was announced, it was dis- covered that St. Iohn's had placed two men on the 1945 quintet. Cadet Phillips S. Eaton was chosen All-Conference forward, and Cadet Philip A. Hall was the choice as All- Conference guard. The only other school to place two men was Park School of Indian- apolis. In the All-Tournament selections, St. Iohn's placed one representative. Cadet Eaton was chosen forward on this team also. Thus ended the 1945 basketball season. Lightweight Basketball The Lightweights started practicing about the middle of December, just a short while before the Christmas vacation. On Wednes- day, Ianuary 10, the Lights played the first game of the season against the Oconomowoc High School B team and lost by a score of 20 to 14. The game was a very disappointing one from the Lightweight standpoint, as all the luck seemed to be against the cadet five. On Thursday, Ianuary 18, the Lightweights lost to the Waukesha High School B team by a score of 29 to 20. Most of the scoring was done in the second half. ln the last quarter, experience began to tell, and the visitors pulled away from the Lights. The Lightweight game on Saturday, Ianu- ary 20, was the first win of the season for Lieutenant Kuecherer's team. The Lights de- feated the A team of the St. lerome Grads, 19 to 18. Although the score was not high, it showed equal skill on the part of both teams. On Monday, Ianuary 22, the Academy Lightweights lost to the Oconomowoc High School B team, 29 to 28. The visitors took an early lead and managed to hold on to it throughout the game. Saturday, Ianuary 27, found the Lights playing a second game with the St. Ierome Grads. Although the cadets had defeated this team, 19 to 18, the preceding week, they were unable to get underway until late in the game on Saturday, and the final score was 34 to 29 in favor of St. Ierome's. The Lightweights went to Waukesha on Thursday, February 8, and found themselves badly outclassed by the Waukesha High School B team, which defeated the cadets, 36 to ll. The Academy Lightweights again met the Waukesha High School B team on Thurs- day, February l5, and were again defeated. The final score of this game was 28 to 10, a smaller margin than that by which the Lights were defeated the week before by the same team. On Monday, February 19, the Lights lost a close game to a team representing the Waukesha Future Farmers of America or- ganization. The game which was played at Continued Page 114 Midget Basketball The Midget basketball team had one of its most successful years in '45. There were sev- eral reasons why the team was so fortunate. The fellows had spirit and the will to win, and most of the members were experienced men who had been on the second string the year before. During the season St. Iohn's played ten games and of these won seven and lost three. After a few weeks the starting line-up was Langford and Crosby at guard positions, Vaselopulos and Stangeland at forward, and Prince, W., at center. At various times Pea- cock, Perrin, Lynn, Paul, Kramer and Fowler were used. The first game, which we won, 20-19, was with the Oconomowoc freshmen. The Mid- gets then faced St. lerome's and lost in an overtime, 16-20, but later on in the season settled that score by beating this team twice, 22-20 and 33-29. The Delafield Boy Scouts were another vic- tim, and they were defeated by the score of 22-13. The Midgets chalked up another vic- tory when they took the Oconomowoc fresh- man team into camp by beating them, 30-20, and again later on in the season in an easy victory, 24-15. The Midgets finally met a team that was decidedly better than they were. This team was the Waukesha freshman team. The first time they played here, the Waukesha team defeated the Midgets by the lopsided score of 27-7. Once again the Midgets tried in vain at Waukesha to even the score but did not succeed. This time they lost by the score of 19-39, a better score than the first had been. When the last game of the season came with the Oconornowoc freshman, the Midgets were determined to break a record, and they did. They succeeded in breaking the scoring record by defeating their opponent, 51-24. That game ended a most successful season. Bantam and Featherweight Basketball Opening the eight game season on Friday, Ianuary 12, the Bantarns journeyed to Ocono- mowoc to piay St. Ierome's first team. The Bantams 1ost, 16 to 10. Monday, Ianuary 15, the Waukesha eighth grade team came to St. 1ohn's and defeated the Bantams, 17 to 10. The next game at Okauchee, Ianuary 10, was a1most a victory for the Bantams, but the final score favored Okauchee by 16 to 15. Returning again to Waukesha for another try, the Bantams again 1ost on Monday, Ianu- ary 23. The finai ta11y was 23 to 13 in favor of Waukesha. Then victory began to show itself for St. Iohn's, and on Friday, February 2, the Ban- tams succeeded in winning a game from the St. 1erome's team with a tota1 of 23 points to St. 1erome's 12. Wednesday, February 7, the Okauchee team deteated the Bantams again by a 13 to 8 score. But the Bantams came through vic- torious in their next game of the season. They defeated the first team of Washington Grade Schooi of Milwaukee on February 28 by the score of 17 to 11. The Racine Commandos piayed the Ban- tams and smothered the St. Iohn's team with a 39 to 23 score. It is on1y just to say that the Bantams had some rea11y stiff opposi- tion, in size as Weil as practice. The final ta11y of the season was six games lost and two games won. The Feathers, the sma11est team of the five basketbaii teams, won four of its games and on1y dropped two to opponents. Opening their season on Friday, Ianuary 12, against St. 1erome's B team, the cadets won by ten points, the score being 16 to 6. On Monday, Ianuary 15, the Waukesha seventh grade team met the feathers in the St. Iohn's gymnasium and defeated the feathers, 21 to 9. However, another victory was won by the Feathers on Friday, Ianuary 19, at Okauchee, when they defeated 0kauchee's seventh grade team, 20 to 9. Returning to Waukesha a second time to p1ay its seventh grade team on Monday, Ianuary 29, the outciassed Feathers lost, 27 to 4. Friday, February 2, the Feathers again defeated St. Ierome's team, 11 to 10. Compieting a successfui season, the Feath- ers won the last game with Washington Grade Schoo1's B team, 11 to 8. Rifle Team This year as in past years St. lohn's has had an admirable rifle team, and the distinc- tion and fame of the former teams was up- held by an industrious group of men. Early in the fall of the year Sergeant Harger, the team coach, in a series of competitions se- lected seven members for the team from a group of about ninety cadets. After receiv- ing special training from the old timers, these seven men along with the veterans be- came the new team. The following cadets qualified for the team: Allen, Baitinger, Edler, Mathisen, Mc- lames, Randolph and Thompson. After train- ing in the prone, sitting, kneeling and stand- ing positions, these men began practicing for the Hearst and Sixth Service Command matches. After careful consideration, Ser- geant Harger picked the men who were to shoot for these trophies, and designated the teams. The first team, consisting of Edler, Kindt, Sucher, Taylor and Willis, won first place, while the second team of Baitinger, Hawn, Mattes, Pullen and Randolph took second place in the Hearst Tournament. Our third team placed fourth in this meet. A combina- tion of the best shots then won the Sixth Service Command match. Throughout the year rifle matches were held among many schools and military units by our rifle team. ln these our team was highly successful also. The captain for the team this year was Taylor, who has been a member of the team for two years. This year's team has set a record that won't easily be broken, but the marksmen wish next year's team even more success than they have had this year. Academy Hockey Hockey Scores- St. lohn's M.A. - - 5 St. Iohn's MA. - - l St. lohn's MA. - - 5 St. Iohn's M.A. - - 5 St. Iohr1's MA. - - 5 St. Iohn's MMA.. - - 4 St. lohn's MA. - - 6 St. lohn's M.A. 4 - 7 St. lohn's M.A. - - 2 St. Iohn's MA. - - 2 42 As we look back over the hockey season, we find that the cadets played ten games, winning six, losing three and tying one. The Marquette University High - - 4 Shorewood H.S. - - - - 3 Messrner H.S. - - - 4 Milwaukee Country Day - - - 2 Marquette University High - - B Shorewood I-LS. - - - - 2 Messmer l-l.S. - - U St. Francis I-l.S. - - 1 St. Francis l-l.S. - - - - 3 Milwaukee Country Day - - 2 27 puck-chasers played against tive ditterent op- ponents, having two contests with each. Seven members ot last year's tearn re- turned to play regularly. They were Sofferin, S., Krcilek, Fink, Farrell, Schwaba, L., Schus- ter cmd Bell. New to the team this year were Snead, Drum, Cullen, Maynard, Stocks, Giess- ler, Tidball, Anderson, W., Schwaba, P., Lindman, Baldock, Kuni, Hines, Silberman, Kinzler, Kaiser, Schwaba, I., Corcoran and Hammer. The season began this year on the cadet's own rink on Thursday, Ianuary ll, where they defeated Marquette University School of Mil- waukee by a score of 5 to 4. St. Iohn's was leading 5 to 2 until the last few minutes in the final period when Marquette slipped in two more goals, making the score much closer. On the following Saturday, Ianuary 13, Shorewood High School of Milwaukee came to St. Iohn's to hand the cadets their sec- ond defeat in four years, by the score of 3 to 1. The conditions for this same game were the worst encountered all season, the game being played during a heavy blizzard. On Wednesday, Ianuary 17, the cadets traveled to Milwaukee to play Messmer High School. The St. lohn's pucksters defeated their hosts by a score of 5 to 4 in an over- time, after a score of 4-4 in the final period. Three days later on Saturday, Ianuary 20, the cadets again went to Milwaukee to meet Milwaukee Country Day School, one of the strongest teams in the league. The cadets won this game by a score of 5 to 2, playing perhaps the best hockey that they played all season. The team then laid off for a week due to warm weather before going again to Mil- waukee on Saturday, Ianuary 27, to play a return game with Marquette University School. This time, however, Lady Luck turned against the cadets. After an early lead by the cadets, the Marquette sextet slipped in two more and defeated St. Iohn's by a score of 6 to 5, although the cadets got one more goal which was declared no score by the officials. The next Wednesday, Ianuary 31, the hockey team went to Shorewood in Milwau- kee to play their return game. Remembering their previous defeat, the cadets went ahead and defeated their opponents by a score of 4 to 2. An overtime had again been called because the third period ended in a 2-2 tie. In the extra period, the Academy team scored two more goals for the final score. The following Saturday, February 3, Mess- mer High School came to the Academy rink to play their return game. The cadets were again victorious by the lopsided score of 6 to U. Two days later on Monday, February 5, the Academy six took an easy game from St. Francis High School of Milwaukee by the uneven score of 7 to 1. On February 7, the cadets traveled to Milwaukee to play St. Francis in their re- turn game. This proved to be the biggest upset of the whole season, because St. Francis won by the score of 3 to 2. The last game of the season was played on the cadet's ice in a return game with Mil- waukee Country Day School during the Mid- winter weekend. At the end of thethird pe- riod, the score was tied 2-2. An overtime was called, but the tie failed to be broken, thereby giving Milwaukee Country Day the South- eastern Wisconsin Prep Hockey League cham- pionship. The cadets trailing by half a game at the start of the contest, remained in sec- ond place because of the tie. K. This year's hockey squad wishes to thank Captain McMahon for his help and guidance in producing from a rather green field a much better-than-average hockey team. Midwinter Hop On February 9, 1945, the sixtieth Midwinter festival was held at St. lohn's. During the school year many interesting events take place, but none more anticipated than the Midwinter Dance, and this year was to be no exception, ln order that the girls would have quar- ters, the cadets living in Scott Iohnston and Hazelwood Halls moved into Delioven and Smythe Halls to share rooms with their fellow cadets. By Friday noon some of the girls had be- gun to arrive much to the pleasure of their partners. By late afternoon most of the in- vited guests had arrived. After receiving their room assignments, the girls and their escorts toured the grounds and discussed the many happy hours ahead. Une could plainly see that the campus was now co-educational. After a sumptuous dinner, the cadets and their guests began to plan for the evening, the principal entertainment offered being a winter carnival. Though the ice was not hard enough for skating, there was tobogganing and the good old fashioned sleigh, filled with hay and drawn by horses. 8 For those who were not participating in these activities, there was informal dancing at the St. Iohn's Club and in the common room. The evening would not seem complete without refreshments, and there were sand- wiches, ice cream and soda water. With the outdoor activities and dancing, the evening rapidly drew to a close, much to the dismay of the cadets and their dates. How could an evening pass so quickly was the general thought. Many now discussed the big day and night ahead At about ten- thirty, the couples began to walk back to the barracks. lt was a happy group that said goodnight. Saturday morning came, and no one could have asked for a more perfect day. The sky was clear and just the right amount of frost hovered in the air. After a hearty breakfast, winter sports once again held the spotlight. This time the ice was hard enough for ice skating, and many a couple could be seen hand in hand gliding across the glossy ice. The toboggans again were put to use, for this sport proved to be one of the most ex- citing. The afternoon was far from dull also. There was a hockey game between St. Iohn's and Milwaukee Country Day School. There were thrills galore from beginning to end as witnessed by the fact that the game ended in a 2-2 tie. Late in the afternoon there was a smoker for the dads at the canteen and a tea for the mothers and chaperones in the band room. Finally the long awaited evening came, the evening during which the formal dance was to be held. Before dinner each girl was presented with a corsage by her escort. Then the cadets in their trim fatigue uniforms, and their dates, clad in sparkling evening gowns, proceeded to the mess hall for a delicious dinner. After dinner the couples began to move to the gymnasium, which was patriotically decorated with eagles and flags on the sides. The music was to be none but the finest, Del Courtney. All in all, it was to be a wonderful evening. At nine o'clock the dance began with the Grand March led by Cadet Captain Iohn Carl lung and his partner, Miss Ianine Iakubow- ski. The officers and first sergeants formed the arch of steel. Captain lung and Miss Iakubowski faced the arch while the remain- ing couples formed before the arch, and then slowly each couple marched under the arch of steel. This event was an admirable one to see. The arch of steel, the cadets in their neat uniforms, and the girls with their gor- geous gowns made a spectacle that will long be remembered. With the end of the Grand March, the dancing began with a smooth style of music that was just made for dancing. During the dance many couples went to the Cadet Store where refreshments were served. At about eleven o'clock the cadet captains and their dates were arranged in order. With the crowd gathered around and in the back- ground the Color Guard at attention, Briga- dier General Farrand and Lieutenant Colonel Smythe, assisted by the cadet captains, pre- sented to each girl a pin making her an honorary captain. The dancing then contin- ued, lasting until twelve-thirty. Then the very long good-nights took place until the first sounding of taps. Each couple reminisced about the wonderful time had that evening, but all good things must come to an end. The air was filled with joy, and yet there was a scent of sadness that such a beautiful dance should end. Sunday morning was a busy morning for the girls. Most of them were doing their packing, for this was the last day of the Mid- winter week-end. The cadets were by no means idle, for each cadet was busy cleaning his room for the Sunday morning inspection. Usually this inspection is made by a mili- tary officer, but this morning it was made by the honorary captains, who proved themselves worthy of that title. Following the inspection each couple pro- ceeded to the chapel for the Sunday morn- ing service. The service was in a sense the same as each Sunday, and yet it was dif- ferent. It was not a service just for cadets alone, but for the cadets and their dates. At twelve forty-five the cadets and their partners had dinner. This dinner did not have all the gaiety that the meals had had before. This dinner was the last that each cadet and his date were to have together during the Mid. In the afternoon in the gymnasium, a con- cert was held. This was the last scheduled event and many couples attended. However, several couples could be seen strolling through the campus, possibly talking about the good times had during the Mid. By three o'clock the sad part of the Mid- winter weekend had arrived. The time had come when the couples were to part. A lump was in many a throat when each said good- bye. But they knew that the dance, the sports, the meals and the other events which were now just a thing in the past would not be forgotten. By five-thirty the Midwinter weekend was officially ended, and the corps of St. Iohn's went back to its usual Sunday schedule, though many a thought was cast back to the gay times just past. We wish to express our deepest thanks to Lieutenant Colonel Smythe, Cadet Captain lung, and all those who helped make this one of the finest Mids ever to be held at St. Iohn's. Class of 1946 I. W. Adams A. F. Albert G. A. Anderson H. M. Baitinger E. D. Balsley B. Bendiner I. Brownstein W. C. Caine C. E. Cullen I. W. Curtis C. Decker B. C. Dawse E. R. Elzinga R. Fabian H. I. Fink M. P. Fowler A R. L. Friske K P. T. Giessler D. R. Gnagi R. T. Greener G. Grosenick R. E. Guster R. D. Hartman 9 x 1' Class of 1946 -as J G. S. Huwn I. C. Hedberg I. F. Herbert H. E. Hilker H. B. Hill H. F. Hines S. W. Hudson G. R. Ielinek G. T. Ienkinson R. K. Iensen I. H. Iohnson W. D. Iohnson M. Kaplan P. E. Kelly W. E. Kind! 4 F. I. Knourek L. Koroncx W. H. Kuni , C. I. Kuzmcmofi L. G. Lcxmpropulos L. I. LcrRose I. B. Lawson R. W. Leary Class of 1946 I. A. Lindstrom I. H. Lindt G. P. Maccrtee H. C. Marco D. C. Mczttes L. McDevilt D. S. McDowell I. H. McFarland C. McKinley I. S. Meckel R. A. Murray E. E. Noble N. I. Norlie E. W. Oesterreich W. F. Oetling B. S. Palmer H. W. Pcssmore R. Q. Paul I. B, Peters E. H. Powell C. H. Prescott W. W. Pulliam Class of 1946 C. L. Rautbord D. D. Reed D. R. Rezin A. L. Richards D. D. Rosten KJ L. F. Schinagl T. E. Schmock W. M. Schultz K. Schwarzenhom D. E. Smith R. E. Smith S. L. Soiterin R. H. Sompolski G. L. Stewart H. D. Sutherland W. F. Thomas 113 No Photograph B. O. Tidball ll' C. W. Tuthill P. V. Vaselopulos S. H. Vegors R. A. Waller R. C. Wolt Ivanhoe Cup Drills The Ivanhoe Cup, presented to the com- pany excelling in the winter drills, was won in 1945 by B Company. The Ivanhoe Cup is presented to the Academy and the winning company by the Ivanhoe Commandery of Knights Templar of Milwaukee. This cup, presented to St. Iohn's over a period of fifteen years annually by the com- monder of the Ivanhoe Comrnandery Drill Team, is presented in recognition of the help given this team by St. Iohn's years ago when they were on their way to winning the same such competition. This year the winter competition was won by B Company under the command of Cadet Captain Stevens. B Company won the first set of drills with A Company in Lightweight Basketball, CContinuedl St. lohn's ended with the visitors victorious by a three point margin. The final score was 19 to l6. On Thursday, February 22, the St. Iohn's Lightweights dropped a hard fought battle to the Oconomowoc High School B team. The final score of the game was 30 to 26, but an overtime period was necessary as the score at the end of the game was tied at 26-26. Burkhart, the Lightweight center, was high point man for the game with a total of thir- teen points second place. F Company took third in this drill. In the second set of drills B again came in victorious, with C and E coming in second and third. This gave B Company the first series without a final drill. The next series was also won by B Company. This is the first time that one company has won four straight drills, making all the finals un- necessary. The cup was presented to Captain Stevens of Company by Mr. E. I. Husak of the Ivanhoe Commandery. The judges for this competition were Brigadier General Roy F. Farrand, Lieutenant Colonel Charles T. Smythe, Major Alfred G. Anderson, Major Charles Ostermann, Major Paul P. Hegner and Captain Henry C. Gignilliat. Late in the season the Lights were chal- lenged by the members of the Academy hockey team to a basketball game, and al- though it didn't go down on the seasons rec- ord, the Lights had a good time defeating the St. Iohn's rinkmen by a score of 47 to 30. On Wednesday, March 7, the Lightweights went to Waukesha to close their 1945 season by playing a return game with the Future Farmers of America team. The cadets avenged their former I9-I6 defeat by win- ning over the F. F. A. team, 40 to 37. Inter-Platoon Competition Throughout the whole year at St. Iohn's, probably the most anticipated and enthusi- astic drill competition is the Inter-Platoon Competition. lt is perhaps the hardest and most technical drill held, covering almost every close order drill movement. To win this competition is the goal of every lieu- tenant and the ambition ot every cadet. Soon after the corps had returned from its Christmas holidays, the platoon leaders were called together and given the complex list of commands and movements to be used in the drills. After preparing themselves for the drill by memorizing the commands, it was necessary for them to drill their respec- tive platoons until they reached their peak of perfection, necessitating practice at all hours of the day, even before reveille. The elimination drills were held on March l5, and seven of the fourteen platoons were picked to compete in the finals. They were the second platoon of A Company under Cadet First Sergeant Rosteng the first platoon of B Company, commanded by Cadet Lieu- tenant Hortony the first and second platoons of C Company with Cadet Lieutenants Gil- bert and Fisher commanding respectively: the first platoon of D Company, Cadet Lieutenant Massey in command: the first pla- toon of E Company under the command of Cadet Lieutenant Mclntyre and the sec- ond platoon of G Company commanded by Cadet Lieutenant Vaselopulos. The finals were held on March l7, and were judged by Major Hugh W. Hudleson of the University of Wisconsin and Captain Iohn Mollema, P. M. S. Gr T. at Northwestern Military and Naval Academy. The command- ers had drawn earlier for their order in the drills, and as each competing platoon ap- peared, the remainder of the corps cheered them on to victory. The remainder of the day was spent in a state of high suspense, everyone wonder- ing which platoon had Won. Finally that evening at the movie, Lieutenant Colonel Smythe announced the Winners. ln his usual manner he released the results in the reverse order, stating that third place had been Won by Cadet Lieutenant Gilbert's platoon, the first of C Company. Second place had been captured by the first platoon of D Company under Cadet Lieutenant Massey, and the Crack Platoon for 1945 was the first platoon of Company led by Cadet Lieu- tenant Horton. With that, B Company broke into pandemonium with terrific shouting and clapping. They had won the toughest drill at St. Iohn's. Our heartiest congratulations to Cadet Lieutenant Horton and his Crack Platoon for having shown their superiority in close order drill. For this they were awarded individual bronze medals for the Crack Platoon at the Sunday parade on April l8. Informal Dances This year at the Academy the cadets were presented a lodge in Delatield where it would be possible to hold social events. Under the direction ot Miss Nota lean Magers, dancing instructor, many informal dances were held at the lodge during the school term, and all proved to be a great success. Cadets wishing to attend these dances could voluntarily sign up and ask for dates from near-by towns. For several weekends these dances were held, and all ol those who attended enjoyed themselves. During the Midwinter l-lop, the lodge was open to cadets' parents and the cadets them- selves and their dates. Sandwiches and all kinds ot refreshments were served. Music for the dances was furnished by the Academy orchestra under the leadership ot Cadet George Mathisen. Everyone thor- 116 oughly enjoyed the music as it was excellent. Miss Magers served as chaperone and saw to it that all the cadets had an enjoy- able time. Miss Magers attended to all ar- rangements and did a very good job of seeing that the lodge was very nicely decorated. For a lew weekends the cadets were pleased to have girls from Milwaukee- Downer Seminary come to their dances. In return, some of the corps were asked to go into Milwaukee and attend the dances spon- sored by Downer Seminary. To the cadets and their parents the lodge was a great asset, and it it continues to be as great a success as it was this year, it will be more than just a pleasant place to hold dances and offer entertainment. The corps ot cadets is very grateful to the Acad- emy lor its purchase ol the lodge. Dance Band During the past year, we spent many happy evenings dancing at the St. Iohn's Club to the music of our school dance or- chestra. Throughout the school year, those cadets in Smythe and DeKoven Halls could hear them practicing in the gymnasium after taps. They worked hard to furnish us with the music that made those evenings so en- ioyable. Originally the orchestra was led by Carl Oswald, but when he left for service in the armed forces, the baton was taken over by George Mathisen, who played alto sax and clarinet. That solid tenor sax was ably guided along the paths of melody by Walter Bugen- hagen, and those tantalizing trumpets were played by lack Huismann and Rufus Brown. Hazlett was the master of the 88 keys, and Bill Iohnson provided many steady feet with inviting rhythms on the drums. The orchestra got started soon after school began and practiced steadily throughout the year. Their first appearance was in the gym- nasium on Thanksgiving Day afernoon. There was informal dancing at that time. The or- ganization at this time was larger than at the end of the year as it then consisted of ten pieces. The orchestra's first appearance at the St. Iohn's Club was at a dance at which several young ladies from Carroll College were the cadets' guests. Many following Saturday nights were also found at the St. Iohn's Club with the guests from Milwaukee- Downer Seminary and Carroll College. Only two of the members of the orchestra are graduating this year, and those who are returning are already making plans to fur- nish the music for next year. The men who furnish the music for our entertainment at dances are often highly un- appreciated, but we will never forget the way our feet drifted away on those wings of rhythm to the music of the Halo of Har- mony. YV K9 S R fl., yi' Easter Day As is the tradition of the Academy, Easter Day was again one of the outstanding holi- days of the year. Bright and early Sunday morning the corps was shocked out of bed by the thunder of the reveille gun which told the opening of the holiday. As soon as the gun had been fired, music was heard. This music consisted of Easter hymns in accordance with the day. Cadets belonging to the Episcopal Church went to a service in the Victory Memorial Chapel at 7:l5. The Easter games started in the gymna- sium after morning mess. All the cadets wore coveralls. One of the games played was Blind Mans Bluff, which turned out to be a very rugged game. The next game was ducking for money, which proved to be a very wet undertaking. Three large tubs of water were brought into the QYm first of all. Then four boys gathered around the tub on their knees with their hands behind them. The General threw small coins into the water, and the fellows would dive after the money, having to pick it up in their mouths. The big moment of Easter Day was the hunt for the Golden Egg. After the games in the gymnasium, the General told the corps the area in which the egg could be found. After a very short hunt, Cadet Paul Mclames found the egg in a hollow tree stump. At lO:OO o'clock the corps marched to chapel for the second service of the day. The interior of the chapel was decorated very beautifully with flowers and many candles. The weather in the afternoon was very beautiful and warm. This made it possible for the traditional parade and review of Easter Day to be held. The rest of the day was spent in rest and relaxation. Trumpeter Staff About the beginning of May, the annual call for volunteers to edit the Trumpeter was issued, and fourteen first classmen responded. There were several meetings held to dis- cuss the setup of the yearbook, and then the articles were issued to be written. When the tally was taken, each man on the board wrote about five articles. The task of producing a book such as this involves a great deal of work, and as we are notably busy during our last term, volunteers are always recruited. Some years it has been necessary to draft men for this iob, but this year the class showed so much enthusiasm that some applications had to be turned down. The staff this year consisted of Corcoran, Cranfill, Epstein, Garfield, lung, Keim, Kirch- heimer, Leary, Mclntyre, Silberman, Warwick, 123 Wheeler and Wittboldt as writers, and Teas as photographer. During the last few days of the term, one could see Teas rushing around the campus trying to pick up those last few in- formal pictures of seniors. At the time this article is being written, it still seems doubt- ful that some pictures will appear, but we know that somehow these will be taken care of. As it is only right that credit be given where credit is due, Major Iacques is cer- tainly responsible for the appearance of this book at all. It is due to his help and guid- ance that the articles are written, and the make-up is left entirely up to him. In closing, we of the Trumpeter staff sin- cerely hope that all who read this book will enjoy it. We hope it represents a true resume of the school year. S Club The S Club at St. Iohn's has always been an organization admired by the corps of cadets. It is the ambition of many a cadet to be a member of this club as only through hard work and devotion to his team can this honor be attained. Besides the honor of belonging to this worthy organization, there is another reason why every cadet strives toward this goal. Special privileges also come as a reward to each member of the organization. S Club members may be absent movie forma- tions and also may wear the S sweater instead of the fatigue coat. Every cadet has as one of his aims while here at the Academy the possession of an S sweater. But the standards are high and only part are able to fulfill this ambition. Cadets win major letters in heavyweight football, basketball, baseball, track, hockey and crew. They win minor letters in golf and tennis. 'XSMKMM fffjsx m 'N NN. To win a letter in football, basketball and baseball, one must play in a game of actual competition. In such a sport as track, the cadet must place in a competitive meet. The other sports have similar requirements to spur a cadet on to win his letter and possibly a gold award. The gold award is often valued by cadets much more highly than the letters. On the other hand, a cadet who wins his letter has really accomplished something. lust a cer- tain number of these gold awards are award- ed. They go to the ones who not only compete in the sport, but who have been out- standing members of the team. The size of the S Club this year was greater than for many years past. This shows the wide participation in athletics here at St. lohn's. This wide participation has made them better fit physically and has taught them true sportsmanship. May the S Club of next year and the ones to follow be bigger and better than the club of the year just past. Academy Crew When the corps returned from spring va- cation, the crew started action immediately. This year we were fortunate in that we had our regular coach back with us. First Lieu- tenant E. B. Lerch had just been placed on inactive duty from the Marine Corps, and had returned to resume his duties at St. Iohn's. This stroke of luck served to offset the diffi- culty of having only one man on last year's crew back this year. About thirty-five men reported the first day, and work was begun immediately on the lake. The boys were divided into four crews which worked alternately on the shells. Besides the afternoon practice this year, we had physical drill every morning before break- fast. It was at this practice that Lieutenant Lerch found out the men who were ready and willing to work for their places on the first string. ln about a week, the crew was cut down to the twenty-four men it carried the rest of the season. Despite the rough water and extremely cold air for this time of year, the crew worked , 2 -we-: I ,- n ll . :. .ff ' 1 . za' .mam mmm .mmm out every day. The crews were finally formed into the first and second crews so that they might work together as a team. Because of the late season and bad weather, we were only able to have one race. On lune 2 we went to Culver, Indiana, for the traditional race with Culver Military Acad- emy. When we arrived, we picked a shell that turned out to be just right for our crew. This was not just a single race, but a three way race. Lane Tech from Chicago also en- tered a shell, and despite the terrible waves and high wind, the race was held at 4:30. Culver won by two seconds. St. Iohn's was second, and Lane Tech came in five lengths in back of our crew. Bahne Hunding proved to be a good stroke this year, and was backed up by Britt Cranfill in 7, Goose Guster in 6, Muck McDevitt in 5, I.C. Iung in 4, lack Hilmes in 3, Paul Sweet in 2, and Bob Silberman rowed bow. Pete Vaselopulos served as coxswain, Warwick as manager, and Dickel- man and Taylor were alternates. Academy Baseball The 1945 St. Iohn's Baseball Team under the constructive guidance of Captain Reardon came through this season with an outstanding record, one of which we are all very proud. This seasons team boasts the most outstand- ing record in the history of St. Iohn's. There were ten victories and three defeats on the tally after the last game was played. Credit for this outstanding record must first be given to the able coaching of Captain Reardon, and secondly, to the co-operative spirit and the co-ordination of the players. Due to the inclement weather, the team did not have an opportunity to get in much practice before the season started. The sea- son opened with a game at Lake Forest Academy. This resulted in a victory for St. l26 lohn's in a seven inning game, The result was 9 to 5. Later in the season, St, lohn's again defeated the Lake Forest nine by the score of 8-3. On Friday, April 20, the game between St. lohn's and Oconomowoc High School was rained out after the third inning and officially recorded as no contest. The games scheduled against the Northwestern College Preps from Watertown, Wisconsin, and St. Francis High School on April 2l and April 25 were both called off because of the weather. On Saturday, April 25, St. lohn's defeat- ed the Lutheran High School team of Mil- waukee, ll-3, in the second game of the sea- CAPTAIN TIMOTHY P, REARDON Coach son in a nine inning game. The team as a whole played better ball during this game than at any other time thus far in the season. The return game with Lake Forest on May 2 was called off because of bad weather. On Saturday, May 5, Kelvyn Park High School of Chicago lost to the cadets by the score of 9-3. It looked as though the cadets were off to a bad start when Kelvyn Park scored two runs in the first inning, but St. lohn's held them to only one other run dur- ing the remainder of the game. ln a seven inning game on Saturday, May 12, Country Day School went down in de- feat before the cadet nine by the score of 7 to 3. On Wednesday, May 16, the cadets suffered their first defeat of the season when they were defeated by St. Francis High School of Milwaukee, 8-4. This was a five inning game played in weather that was somewhat unfavorable with a low temperature and a cold wind blowing. A large number of er- rors on the part of the St. lohn's team enabled the St. Francis team to come out on top. The North Fond du Lac High School nine came to St. lohn's on Saturday, May 19, and were defeated 7 to 10. The St. Iohn's field- ing was much better during this game and no errors were made, A seven inning game on Wednesday, May 23, against Messmer High School of Milwaukee resulted in another victory for the cadets, this time 3 to l in favor of St. Iohn's. Another victory was entered in the win column when St. lohn's defeated Oconomo- woc High School on their own diamond, 7-2, on Friday, May 25. The cadets got off to a slow start as they did at Messmer in the last game, but managed to come out on top. Saturday, May 26, found the St. lohn's nine playing a return game with Lutheran High School. This time St. Iohn's won by a score of 13 to 10, but it required ten innings to assure the victory. Another seven inning game on Monday, May 28, resulted in a defeat for Messmer High School in their return game with St. Iohn's by a score of 3 to 1. However, on Wednesday, May 29, St. Francis High School defeated St. lohn's for the second time, this time by the score of 2 to 1 in the hardest struggle of the year. On Wednesday, May 30, Milwaukee Country Day defeated St. lohn's, l0 to 9, to bring the season to a close with 10 wins and three losses. We were extremely fortunate in having on the team such splendid pitchers as George Harris, Gordon lGordoJ Winters, and Melvin Nissen. The team was composed of the fol- lowing players: catcher, lim Princeg third base, Bill Prince, Dan Rostenp second base, Tom Peacock: shortstop, Cal Mc- Kinlayp first base, lim Schaefer: left field, Ralph Davisy center field, Harold Teibel: and Gilbert, utility man. Track Team Again this year as last, the Track and Field team of 1945 has made a record which will be hard to equal by any new or coming track squad. This year's team won all five meets, including the Triangular Meet, and placed second in the Mid-West Prep Confer- ence Field Meet at Elgin Academy. Only seven men from last year's track team had returned when the track season began. However, this year's squad was an evenly balanced one, and had many mem- bers who were almost equally matched. Most outstanding were the following men: Hady in the l20 yard high hurdles, Walker at the 200 yard low hurdles, Winter, the star of the shotput: Erkelenz, best man in the broad jump and high jump: Adams and Kramer, pole vaultg Winter, also a discus hurlerg the 100 yard dash, 200 yard and 220 yard dash were equally participated in by Mohun and Teasp Mohun, Kuni and Teas in the 880 yard S relay: the 440 was the event in which Kuni excelled, the 880 yard run was exclusively Mclamesf Powell, a new find this year, and Wolf, l. H., did a good second in the mile run. The track team began its season Saturday, April 21, with a dual meet. Eleven of the twelve first places were won by St. lohn's. One grand slam was made in the pole vault. The cadets defeated the St. Francis High School of Milwaukee, 88 to 25. Also a great victory for the St. Iohn's squad was the meet with Sullivan High School of Chicago, ending in a score of 85 to 28 in our favor. Three slams were made in this meet by the cadets. May 5 the Fond du Lac High School was flattened by our now great team by a score of 7l to 42. May l2 the Academy Track and Field team made its first trip from the Acad- emy, and traveled to Lake Forest, lllinois, for CADET SERGEANT PAUL C. TEAS, IR. Captain a dual meet with Lake Forest Academy. The track squad succeeded in running Lake Forest down by a score of 90 to 23. One of the biggest events in the track year was the Triangular Meet held May 26 at St. Iohn's against Edgewood Academy of Madison, Wisconsin, and St. Francis High School of Milwaukee. St. Iohn's scored a total of 74.5 points. Edgewood placed sec- ond with 43 points, and St. Francis was last with 23.5 points. Again St. Iohn's conveyed several of its track squad members to Elgin Academy on May 19 to compete in the Mid-West Prep Con- ference at Elgin, Illinois. St. Iohn's placed second. Culver won by 44V2 points to St. Iohn's 35.5 points. Pullman Tech High School of Chicago was third with 35 points, Elgin was fourth with 24 points, and Lake Forest placed last. St. Iohn's placed first in both the shot put and discus throw. Winter, who won first place for the cadets, set a new record 5V2 inches more than the old 135 feet 8 inch rec- ord of the conference in the discus throw. In the half mile St. Iohn's was fourth with Mclames running. Kuni took third in the 440 yard dash. ln the hundred yard dash Mohun placed third. Again Mohun placed third in the 220 yard dash. Walker, L., placed third in the high hurdles. Pole Vaulting was tied for by Adams and another competing team mem- ber. Walker, L., placed in the low hurdles with a second place. Erkelenz was fourth in the broad iurnp. On May 26 the annual Triangular Field Meet was held at St. Iohn's against Edge- wood Academy and St. Francis High School. The cadets took first place with a total of 74.5 points, placing in all events. In the Kemper-DeKoven cross country race on Tuesday, May 9, the Kempers won when Kuni came in first with Powell, a DeKoven, close behind him. However, on Thursday, May ll, the Deliovens won the track meet. Due to the fact that Kuni won the cross country race, he received the individual award for his achievement, the Cross Coun- try Trophy. Every person out for track this year had a part in helping to build the team. For the year St. lohn's average per game was 71.65 while their opponents average was 28.66-213. Although St. Iohn's lost the conference, the squad had already proved itself an unbeat- able team through the great number of cadets out for track. lt was a well balanced squad with many good substitutes. Next year many of these men will return to St. lohn's and it is most likely that we will have an unbeat- able squad. Through the careful supervision of Cap- tain Smith and Lieutenant Du Mez, the track team was able to develop in almost no time into a track team equal to almost any team in the central north states. Captain Smith has done a wonderful job in coaching this year and the track squad thanks him for his work. Kemper-DeKoven Athletic Clubs KEMPER ATHLETIC CLUB DEKOVEN ATHLETIC CLUB Captain Captain Cadet Statt Sergeant Philip Arch Hall Cadet Captain Norman Lee Stevens Directors Directors Cadet Sergeant Paul C. Teas, Ir. Cadet Statt Sergeant Phillips Streeter Eaton Cadet First Sergeant Paul Mclames Cadet Captain Ralph Allison Davis Cadet Private First Class Edward lohn Haase Cadet Corporal George Marshall Trammell Cadet Captain Iohn Carl lung Kemper-De Koven Club Summary Football - Basketball Hockey A Ritle Match Indoor Meet Courier Race Cross Country Race - Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Gordon Erie Winter Lieutenant Daniel D. Rosten Sergeant Roger Francis Maritote Sergeant David Allen Bell Private First Class lack Elmer Francis Lieutenant Peter Vaselios Vaselopulos Statt Sergeant Carl William Laystrom Kemper DeKoven Baseball ----- 5 Track and Field Meet - 5 Golf Singles ---- 2 Golf Doubles - - - 3 Tennis Singles - - 2 Tennis Doubles - 3 Crew Total Score: DeKoven Club - 28 Kemper Club - 22 Kemper-DeKoven Gutdoor Meet FIRST CLASS 100 yard dash-Teas CKI: Mohun CDI: Mc- Iarnes CKI. Time: :ll. Discuss throw-Winter CDI: Peck CDI: Erke- lenz CKI. Distance: 126 ft., 5 in. 880 yard run-Mclames CKI: Wolf I. CDI: Paul CDI. Time: 2:18. Shot put-Winter CDI: Linkman CDI: Iaku- bowski CDI. Distance: 47 tt., 7Vz in. 220 yard dash-Teas CKI: Mohun CDI: Mc- Iames CKI. Time: :2l.9. Pole vault-Bredemeier CKI: Erkelenz CKI: Wolf I . CDI. 440 yard dash-Mclames CKI: Grombach CKI: Francis CDI: .Timez :59.2. High jump--Walker L. CKI and Erkelenz CKI: tied for first and second: Iakubowski CDI third. Height: 5 ft., 2 in. Low hurdles-Walker L. CKI: Teas CKI: Mohun CDI. Time: :25.4. Broad jump-McIames CKI: Erkelenz CKI: Iakubowski CDI. Mile run-Paul CDI: Wolf I. CDI: Linkman CDI. Time: 5:30.3. High hurdles-Walker L. CKI: Wolf I. CDI: Iakubowski CDI. Time: :l8.5. SECOND CLASS 100 yard dash-Adams CDI: Giessler CDI: Kuni CKI. Time: :ll. Broad jump-Fink CDI: Vaselopulos CDI: Adams CDI. 880 yard run--Powell CDI: Kuni CIO: Hartley CKI. Time: 2:l9.5. Shot put-Rosten CDI: Murray CDI: Baldock CDI. Distance: 39 ft., 4V2 in. 1 220 yard dash-Smith D. CDI: Adams CDI: Kindt CKI. Time: :22.6. Pole vault--Adams CDI: Powell CDI: Vaselo- pulos CDI. 440 yard dash-Smith D. CDI: Kuni CIO: Giess- ler CDI. Time: 1:00. High jump-Sutherland CKI: Powell CDI: Vase- lopulos CDI. Height: 4 tt., 10 in. Discus throw-Adams CDI: Murray CDI: Ros- ten CDI. Distance: 107 ft., lVz in. Low hurdles-Adams CDI: Vaselopulos CDI: McKinlay CKI. Time: :27.6. Mile run-Giessler CDI: McKinlay CKI: no third. Time: 5:30..3. High hurdles-Adams CDI: Kuni CKI: Vaselo- pulos CDI. Time: :l9.3. THIRD CLASS 100 yard dash-Holabird CDI: Hady CDI: Burk- hart CIO. Time: :1l.1. 440 yard dash-Hady CDI: Holabird CDI: Os- goodby CIO. Time: 1:01. High jump-Hady CDI: Bronsdon CKI: Burkhart CKI. Height: 5 ft. Broad jump-Bronsdon CIO: Holabird CDI: Hady CDI. 50 yard dash-Holabird CDI: Prince I. CDI: Kramer CIO. Time: 16.5. FOURTH CLASS 100 yard dash-Mead CDI: Lynn CKI: Brohrn CDI. Time: :l2.2. Baseball throw-Smith F. CKI: Baratta CDI: Blondis CDI. 50 yard dash-Mead CDI: Lynn CKI: Oswald CDI. Time: :6.4. : High jump-Mead CDI: Lynn CKI: Smith F. CKI. Height: 4 ft., 3 in. Broad jump-Mead CDI: Smith F. CIO: Hall D. CDI. FIFTH CLASS 100 yard dash-Dickelman CIO: Lindman CDI: Goldenberg CIO. Time: :l1.9. 50 yard dash-Dickelman CKI: Lindman CDI: Goldenberg CIO. Time: :6.5. Broad jump-Dickelman CKI: Lindman CDI: Goldenberg CIO. High jump-Dickelman CIO first: Lindman CDI and Piper CIO tied for second and third. Height: 3 ft. 9 in. Hop-Step-Iump-Dickelman CIO: Lindman CDI: Piper CIO. Total: DeKoven Club - - 204W Kemper Club - - l45V2 WINNER TRACK MEET-lst Class tBloodgood Medal! Medal-Paul Mclames KK-l7J Honorable Mention Lemuel D. Walker IK-l4l WINNER TRACK MEET--Znd Class lPresident's Trophy! Trophy-Iames W. Adams KD-29! Honorable Mention Elwood H. Powell KD-ll! WINNER TRACK MEET--3rd Class tDirector's Trophy! Trophy-William S. Holabird ID-l6! Honorable Mention Iohn Hady lD-141 WINNER TRACK MEET-4th Class IMaster's Trophy! Trophy-William L. Mead KD-20? Honorable Mention Athletic Awards 1944 -1945 ACADEMY RIFLE TEAM lGold Award and Monogram! Paul B. Herbert William George William Iohn B. George Donald Edward Allen M. Baitinger C. Edler S. Hawn E. Kindt Lawson W. Mathisen S. Mattes D. Pullen Raymond H. Randolph Richard H. Sucher lames L. Taylor William Donald E. Thompson S. Willis Monogram only: Paul H. Mclames LIGHTWEIGHT BASKETBALL fGold Award and Monogram! Richard D. Lynn CD-9! F. Dean Smith ID-9l tie WINNER TRACK MEET-5th Class fH. M.'s Trophy! Trophy-Clarence O. Dickelman CK-257 Honorable Mention Iames E. Lindman KD-l4! CROSS COUNTRY TROPHY Trophy-William H. Kuni HAMLYN !Club TROPHY Winning Cross Country Trophy-DeKoven Club FALL NOVICE GOLF TROPHY Trophy-Carl W. Laystrom Run! IOHN WETHERBY GOLF TROPHY tSpring Championship! Trophy-George M. Trammell ROBINSON MEDAL tBest Oarsman! tRobert L. Robinson 'lll Medal-lohn C. Iung BETTY ROSS LERCH FOOTBALL TROPHY Trophy- l-larry C. Dickelman F ue Gustav Headbloom AL P. ECKARDT AWARD Medal-Gordon E. Winter ACADEMY SPRING TENNIS TOURNAMENT trophy for singles Phillips S. Eaton 2 trophies for doubles Phillips S. Eaton Thomas C. Van Housen BLACK TROPHY lClub Winning Year's Competition! Trophy-DeKoven Club SUPERMAN TEST MEDALS Medal-Paul B. Allen Robert L. Burkhart Clarence O. Dickelman Iohn Hady Robert F. Hanson A Richard A. Rosenthal tManaqerJ Paul N. Sweet Harold R. Teibel William F. Thomas George M. Trammell Thomas C. Van Housen Monogram only: Charles E. Cullen lack M. Koretos Martin Marcovich Richard A. Meier David D. Reed Fred I. Schroeder HEAVYWEIGHT BASKETBALL lGold Award and Letter! Phillip A. Hall tCaptainl lohn W. Adams Phillips S. Eaton Gustav Headbloom Iustin H. Iohnson Robert I. Raboin Daniel D. Rosten Norman L. Stevens Paul C. Teas lManagerl Iohn H. Wolf ACADEMY' HOCKEY lGold Award and Letter! David A. Bell lCaptain! Charles E. Cullen Peter B. Drum lohn E. Farrell Harry I. Fink Paul T. Giessler Charles F. Krcilek Ierre R. Maynard Harvey C. Schuster LeRoy L. Schwaba Samuel L. Sofferin Thomas D. Stocks J Athletic Awards 1944 - 1945 ACADEMY BASEBALL tGold Award and Letter! Ralph A. Davis CCaptain! Maurice I. Gilbert George W. Harris Richard E. Houdlett lManagerl Iustln H. Iohnson Calvin McKinlay Melvin K. Nissen Thomas K. Peacock Iames M. Prince Willard A. Prince Daniel D. Rosten Iames W. Schaefer Harold R. Teibel Gordon E. Winter Letter only: Melvin Kaplan tManagerl Kenneth E. Hayes Reserve Monogram: Charles E. Cullen Graydon E. Hammer George P. Macatee Douglas S. McDowell Ernest G. Michalakis Hunter W. Passmore William R. Shaw Thomas D. Stocks Carl L. Warren Arthur A. Weller ACADEMY TRACK tGold Award and Letter! Paul C. Teas lCaptain! Iohn W. Adams Edward W. Bredemeier Eugene W. Erkelenz Harry I. Fink Iohn Hady Robert S. Kramer William H. Kuni Paul Mclames Iohn L. Mohun Richard A. Murray Robert Q. Paul Bernard I. Peck Elwood H. Powell ' Lemuel D. Walker Gordon E. Winter Letter only: Paul B. Allen Milton H. Bronsdon Iack E. Francis Paul T. Giessler Fred I. Hartley Robert I. Iakubowski Erwin R. Linkman Walter L. Mead Robert I. Miszewski Daniel D. Rosten Donald E. Smith Rodney G. Stebbins Harry D. Sutherland Iohn H. Wolf Reserve M onoqram: Howard A. Blackwood Iohn W. Curtis Henry F. Hines William S. Holabird George M. Osgoodby Harvey C. Schuster Kenneth V. Schwartz ACADEMY TENNIS tGo1d Award and Minor Letter! Edward I. Haase tCaptainl William C. Caine Roger F. Maritote Peyton A. Muehlmeier William W. Pulliam Thomas C. Van Housen ACADEMY CREW tGo1d Award and Letter! Stroke-Bahne I. Hundinq 7 Britton E. Cranfill 6 Richard E. Guster 5 Lester McDevitt 4 Iohn C. Iung tCaptain! 3 Iohn F. Hilmes Z Paul N. Sweet Bow-Robert L. Silberman Coxswain-Peter V. Vaselopulos Manager-Orville H. Warwick no letter Letter only: Clarence O. Dickelman Iames L. Taylor ACADEMY GOLF fGold Award and Minor Letter! Richard A. Meier Clayton L. Rautbord Clifford A. Taylor George M. Trammell Minor Letter only: Ira L. Gross Donald E. Lippert KEMPER-DEKOVEN CREW RACE tWon by Kemper Crew! Stroke-Bahne I. Hunding 7 Iohn B. Huismann 6 Richard E. Guster 5 Clarence O. Dlckelman 4 Iohn I. Iung 3 David L. Mayer 2 Paul N. Sweet Bow-Robert L. Silberman Coxswain-Iohn T. Greggs ACADEMY CHEER LEADERS tMinor Letter! Britton E. Cranfill Neil T. Holleb Iames S. Meckel William F. Thomas Peter V. Vaselopulos Academy Golf With a record of seven won and three lost, the golf team finished out another suc- cessful year. When the team was formed this year, Shorty Merrifield, the coach, found that he had four returning members of last year's team, Trammell, Meier, Rautford and Gross. With the addition of the newcomers, Taylor and Lippert, the squad was set, and they went out to work on their all important practice sessions, without which no golf team can be good. After this they were ready for their matches. On Saturday, April 28, the St. lohn's golfers met Lake Forest on the Lake Forest course. The cadets were defeated, 7-5. The four St. Iohn's men competing were Tram- mell, Meier, Taylor, C., and Lippert. The next encounter gained the first win of the season for St. Iohn's. St. Iohn's de- feated Lake Mills High School by a score of 13-2. The men representing St. Iohn's in this five man contest were Meier, Rautbord, Taylor, C., Trammell and Gross. Hartford High School afforded the sec- ond win to the cadets at Hartford, Wiscon- in, by a score of llV2 to V2 on Wednesday, May 9. Next the cadet squad went on to defeat Iefferson High School, 12-3. On Wednesday, May l6, Lake Forest de- feated St. Iohn's in a return game played here at the Academy by a score of 3 to l. 134 On May l9 the cadets were hosts to the University School golfers. This match, played on the St. Iohn's course, resulted in the last defeat of the season for the cadets, ending 7V2 to 4V2. The match was a very slow one and it was necessary to call the players in before it was quite finished. From here on in, it was clear sailing for the cadets. On Wednesday, May 23, they took Iefferson High School in a return match, 13-2. The match with Hartford High School on Friday, May 23, resulted in another vic- tory for the cadets, this time by the score of 7-1. Milwaukee University High School was next to go down in defeat before the cadets in their return match in Milwaukee. The score was lO-2 in favor of the cadets. The last match of the season with Lake Mills High School ended 8-7, with the cadets out ahead. Golf is the one sport in school into which size does not enter in the picking of the team. Consequently, you find the brat companies are always well represented. And it is because of this fact also that it is a very popular sport with the rest of the corps. This year's team has left an enviable rec- ord for those of next year to try to equal or better, and we members of the 1945 team wish next year's team the best of luck. Academy Tennis The Academy tennis team opened its sea- son on Wednesday, April l8, with a victory over Lake Mills High School, a new opponent. The score was 4 to 0. The match was origi- nally scheduled to include four singles matches and two doubles. Iust as the singles matches were finished, however, it began to rain, and it was impossible to play the dou- bles. St. lohn's had won the four singles, and thus the match was an official victory for the cadets. The tennis team again played on strange courts for their second match of the season. They met Lake Forest Academy at Lake Forest, Illinois on Saturday, April 28. The Academy tennis team suffered its first defeat of the season at Lake Forest. The cadets lost to Lake Forest by a score of 5 to l. Four singles matches and two doubles were played. Lake Mills sent its netmen to St. Iohn's for or return match on Monday afternoon, April 30. The cadets emerged victorious by a score of 6 to O. On Saturday, May 5, the cadets met Kelvyn Park High School of Chicago in a Wi '...b-at 'WSE four man match played on the Academy courts. The Academy tennis team defeated the Kelvyn Park High School netters, 5 to l. The cadet netmen then went to Fort Atkin- son, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, May 2, to meet the Fort Atkinson High School. This was the first competition between Fort High School and St. lohn's. The cadets defeated Fort by a score of 4 to 2. The St. lohn's tennis team played a return match with Fort Atkinson High School on Friday afternoon, May 25. The Academy ten- nis team completed its season by defeating Fort Atkinson, 4 to 2. The match was played at St. Iohn's. There were six members on the tennis team this year, Haase, who played cr con- sistent number one spot in the singles matches, Muehlmeier, Pulliam, Caine, Maritote and Van Housen. Lieutenant Sonandres did a fine job of coaching the team. Lieutenant Sonandres was not only a good coach, but also a good player himself, and he was able to do a great deal to bring the team to its high point of perfection. Star and Circle Club Perhaps the greatest incentive for study- ing and achieving good grades is the highest of all scholastic honors, the coveted star and circle. This is the gold symbol which adorns the collar ot the cadet with the highest aver- age for a period of one month, bestowing upon its owner many extra privileges along with due honor, Among these privileges are such luxuries as being absent many formations, and de- claring a special holiday for himself, which excuses the wearer ot this star from all duty on one day of the month. The Star and Circle Club is composed ot all those cadets who 56 have succeeded in attaining the head star at some time during their careers here at St. Iohrfs. This club is an inactive organization, hold- ing no meetings, electing no otticers, collect- ing no dues, and meeting but once a year for the sole purpose ot having a picture ot the members taken for the Trumpeter. Its pur- pose is to recognize and honor those cadets who strive tor the best and succeed. This year the members numbered three, Cadets Hedberg, Lawson and lung. Special credit should be given Lawson who succeeded in winning this honor tor the complete scho- lastic year of i944-45. Gold and Silver Star List 1944 - October Lawson ......,,.. Woldenberg ..... ....... lung .............. Kirchheimer ..... vv... . . Ballou ............ Carlson . ..., . Marcovich .... Caine ..... Dallenbach ...,... ....... Norlie ........ Gearson .... Hedberg .......,... ..v.... Brownstein .........., ....... Iohnson, W. D Kuni ..... .................. .... . - . Passmore .....Y... ....... Hazlett ...,.. Lynn ....... Noble ,....,. Robb ......, November Lawson ......... Woldenberg ..... ....,.. lung ......,......,, Came ...........,..... ....... Dallenbach ....... ....... Eaton ......,...... Marcovich ...., Lans ............ Ballou ..... Lynn ........,.... Wanland ........ Carlson .,.... Cornell ...... Norlie ....... Hazlett ..... Link ..... Gross ....... Noble .......... Hedberg .........,. ....... Brownstein ....... ....... December Lawson .... .. Marcovich Eaton .......,...... Woldenberg ..... ....... Corne11 .......... Caine ........ Iung .............. Brownstein ..,.... ....... Dallenbach ..... .... . .. Lans ..........,.,Y Wanland ,...,.. . Ballou ....,... Carlson ...... Gearson .,,.. Gross .............. Cunnington ...... .,,... McIntyre ..,...,..... .v.... Macatee ....,..,....... ...... Iohnson, W. D. ....,.. r.... . Hazlett ,..........,...., ...... 96.925 95.750 95.150 94.500 94.000 93.600 93.000 92.925 92.750 92.750 92.500 92.400 92,250 92.075 92.075 91.825 91.750 91.750 91.750 91.750 98.075 96.675 94.750 94.325 94.250 93.800 93.800 93.750 93.500 93.500 93.250 93.000 93.000 93.000 92.925 92.500 92.340 92.325 92.260 92.250 97.825 96.700 96.400 96.000 95.750 95.675 95.425 95.175 94.750 94.575 94.500 94.375 93.800 93.500 93.500 93.250 93.250 93.100 92.975 92.925 January Lawson ......... ........ Marcovich Woldenberg n Cornell ............ ........ lung ......,........ ........ Dallenbach Eaton ....................... ........ Iohnson, W. Lans .................... ......,. Smith, A. I. Wanland ..... ......,. Ballou ....... Gearson ........., ....,... ' ' Iakubowski n Lynn ................ .....,.. McQueston Crosby ....... Cunnington Kirchheimer McIntyre Matsoukas Godfrey, N. Lorenzen M arch Lawson ..... lung .......,... Marcovich Lans ......... Vegors ..... Hedberg Eaton ......,.. Ballou ....... Wanland . Dallenbach Brownstein Hazlett ..... Lynn ......... Caine . ..... . McOueston Kirchheimer Leary, L. Iohnson, W. D. ..... ....... . Ondracek . Macatee April Lawson ......,.. ......,. Marcovich lung ............... ,,...,.. Cornell ..... Eaton ...,,.... Vegors .....,.,..,. ..,..,.. Dallenbach Lans ........... Ed1er ......... Hedberg ....... ...,,,., Ballou ....... Ondracek ..... ........ Brownstein Cunninqton Passmore ..... ........ Carlson ......... ....,... 1945 98.250 98.000 96.250 95.750 95.667 95.250 95.140 94.425 94.250 94.250 93.925 93.750 93.750 93.000 92.900 92.875 92.750 92.500 92.250 92.250 92.250 92.250 92.175 92.175 98.575 97.450 96.325 95.500 95.500 95.375 95.320 95.250 94.350 93.960 93.420 93.250 93.250 93.175 93.100 93.000 92.925 92.775 92.750 92.700 98.900 98.075 96.000 95.750 95.680 95.350 95.180 94.250 94.225 94.150 94.000 93.250 93.250 93.250 93.250 Smith, A. 1. ..... . Levings ........ .. Gearson ..... McQuestcn ..... Caine .... . .......... Kirchheirner ...... May Lawson ....... Hazlett ......... Marcovich ..... Eaton ........... Vegcrs .,., Norlie ............... Kirchheimer ...... Cornell ............. Dallenbach .,.,. Ballon ......... Hedberg ..... lung ...... Lynn ........ Macatee ..... Smith, A. I. .... . Caine .................... Iohnson. W. D. Gearson .......,.... Levinqs ....... Passmore ....... Iune Lawson ....... lung ......,.., Norlie ....... Cornell .,.,.. Ballou ......... Dallenbach ..... Hedberg ..... Eaton ........... Marcovich ..... Vegors .... Macatee .,... Caine ...... Kuni ...........,..... Stewart .............. Godfrey, N. E. ..... . McIntyre ......... Brownstein ..... Lynn ........... Passmore Wanland ..... Preparatory Department October-von Kaas ............ November-von Kaas December-von Kaas Ianuary-von Kaas ............ March-von Kaas ....... ...... April-von Kaas ....... ...... May-von Kaas ..... Iune-von Kaas ' No longer in school. 93.250 93.233 92.825 92.500 92.250 92.250 97.825 96.450 96.175 95.620 95.550 95.000 94.975 94.925 94.900 94.750 94.600 94.250 94.250 94.200 93.750 93.425 93.400 93.325 93.300 92.825 98.075 97.250 96.325 95.375 95.125 94.640 94.625 94.440 94.425 94.425 94.000 93.325 92.950 92.800 92.750 92.750 92.500 92.500 92.500 92.400 96.33 96.16 96.66 94.4 94.27 97.54 98.05 97.5 1ne1igib1e because he is carrying only three subjects. Scholastic Prizes Schroeder Cup CCompany Having Highest Scholastic average for year-Edgar H. Schroederl Cup-Company A Roy F. Farrand Medal-lMost Improvement in Scholar- shipl Medal-William R. Shaw lda Hanauer Medal-ll-llghest Scholastic Average for the year-Monroe H. Hanauer 'DZJ Medal-Iohn B. Lawson Dolly Gray Medal-KOifered for Man Who Combines to the Greatest Extent Athletic Proficiency, Scholarship and Devotion to Duty-Lauriston Gray '11-Carroll E. Gray, Ir.l Medal-Phillips S. Eaton Dr. Kemper Medal-lOratoryl Medal-Phillips S. Eaton English I-iStrotzl Medal-Robert A. Perrin Honorable Mention Martin Marcovich Nicholas E. Matsoukas English II-+4Strotzl Medal-Karl F. Geiser Honorable Mention Richard P. Robb Iames L. Taylor English lll-lschonekl Medal-lohn B. Lawson Honorable Mention Norman I. Norlie Donald C. Mattes Ioel Brownstein Iohn C. Hedberg Hunter W. Passmore William H. Kuni George P. Macatee English IV-iBil1ie Sandersonl Medal--Bruce M. Mclntyre Honorable Mention Richard C. Hazlett Iohn C. lung World History-lStrotzl Medal-Robert T. Lowerre Honorable Mention Robert S. Cornell Frank W. Ballou Modern History-lStrotzl Medal-Richard I. Keim Honorable Mention Martin Marcovich George A. Lorenzen Rudolph Ondracek 138 United States History-lDr. DeKovenl Medal-Roger E. Stangeland Honorable Mention Iohn C. lung Iohn W. Wood William C. Edler Richard F. Walker Hunter W. Passmore Ira L. Gross Elementary Latin-lStrotzl . Medal-Frank W. Ballou Honorable Mention Richard P. Robb Robert A. Perrin Robert T. Lowerre Second Year Latin-CStrotzl Medal-Karl F. Geiser Honorable Mention Thomas I. Fardy Edward E. Noble Hunter W. Passmore Advanced Latin-lStrotzl Medal-Lawrence W. Leary Honorable Mention Richard G. Godfrey Elementary French--tStrotzJ Medal-William C. Caine Honorable Mention Karl F. Geiser Norman I. Norlie Second Year French-lShakel Medal-Iohn B. Lawson Honorable Mention lack E. McQueston Advanced French-fBishop Nicholsonl Medal-lohn W. Kirsch Honorable Mention Bruce M. Mclntyre Elementary German-!Schuchardtl Medal-Richard C. Hazlett Advanced German-lPresident'sl Medal-Harry W. Kirchheimer Elementary Spanish-lStrotzl Medal-Iohn B. Lawson Honorable Mention William D. Iohnson Richard A. Greenqoss Martin Marcovich Advanced Spanish-lStrotzl Medal-William Oldenburger Honorable Mention William C. Caine Bertram B. Lans Phillips S. Eaton Elementary Algebra-tBishop Wellesl Medal--Richard D. Lynn Honorable Mention Frank W. Ballou Ira S. Nathan Scholastic Prizes Advanced Algebra-CStrotzl Medal--Thomas D. Stocks Honorable Mention Martin Marcovich Martin Marcovich Robert F. Hanson George S. Hawn Ralph F. Gearson Trigonometry-CF. W. Mousol Medal-Iohn C. Hedberg Honorable Mention Norman E. Godfrey Clifford A. Taylor Iohn C. lung Robert P. Garfield Plane Geometry-lBishop Kemperl Medal-Iohn B. Lawson Honorable Mention Iohn C. Hedberg Stanley H. Vegors Solid Geometry-CStrotzJ Medal-Harry W. Kirchheimer Honorable Mention George P. Macatee Hunter W. Passmore Norman E. Godfrey Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award john C. lung General Science-fStrotzl Medal-David C. Lau Honorable Mention Donald R. Iohnson Biology-Uacquesl Medal-Richard D. Lynn Honorable Mention Thomas D. Stocks Chemistry-fSpenselyl Medal-Stanley H. Vegors Honorable Mention Richard E. Wanland Girard L. Stewart Iohn C. Hedberg Physics-fOld Boys'l Medal-Iohn C. lung Honorable Mention Robert L. Silberrnan Norman E. Godfrey Commercial Studies-IE. E. Smythel Medal-Charles A. Sachs Honorable Mention Arthur G. Anderson Raymond Kucera General Mathematics-4Armitagel Medal-I. Lee Schusterman Honorable Mention Richard K. Son Robert W. Amen! Preparatory Studies-lStrotzJ Medal-William K. von Kaas Dahl Medal-KMost Improvement in the Eighth Gradel Medal-Clarence O. Dickelman CHOIR AWARDS Bronze Medal-Two Years' Service - Herbert M. Baitinqer Donald H. Bleil George Danigeles Ralph F. Gearson Iohn B. Huismann lohn B. Lawson David L. Mayer Edward R. Moore Harrison A. Oury Thomas K. Peacock Clarence M. Schulter Harold R. Teibel Thomas C. Van Housen Richard E. Wanland Allan C. Wiener CADET REVIEW EMBLEMS Gold Emblem--KThree Year's Servicel Robert L. Silberman Silver Emblem-4Two Years' Servicel Eugene D. Balsley Ierome F. Corcoran Iohn C. Hedberg Mark W. Huber Iohn B. Lawson Robert I. Miszewski Bronze Emblem-KOne Year's Service! Richard E. Guster Iohn C. Lipsey Bruce M. Mclntyre Paul H. Mclames Norman I. Norlie Richard A. Rosenthal Rodney G. Stebbins 159 Dragon Club One of the more exclusive organizations at St. Iohn's is the Dragon Club, open only to those who at some time during their years at the Academy have acquired a scholastic award or have won a gold or silver star or the head star. ln order to win such a star, a cadet must receive exceptionally good grades. That cadet who during some school month receives the highest total average for his subjects re- ceives the head star, a gold star in a gold circle. The nine cadets who place under him receive gold stars while the following ten men receive silver stars. There are varous privileges attached to each type of star, such as permission to be absent certain formations, and to remain out ot barracks one hour after taps. This past year the Dragon Club has acquired a great number ot new members, as well as having a large number ot men returning from the past years. It is considered quite an honor to be a member ot this organization, and one feels mighty proud to gain admission. lt is hard indeed to receive a very high average, and those who do win stars, some of them month after month, should get all the praise they so rightly deserve. They have worked hard to attain this goal, an opportunity open to all, but realized by few. To the members of the Dragon Club ot 1945, congratulations. You have done excel- lent work. To those ot you who are gradu- ating, good luck and keep up the good work you have put forth here at St. Iohn's. To the many who are returning next year, may you better your records ot the past so that some day you may all wear the coveted head star. Class Officers The class officers are divided into two groups, the elected officers and the appoint- ed officers. The first are chosen by popular vote of the first class and the second are appointed by a committee consisting of the Academy president, class president, class vice-president, class secretary and class treasurer. Although it took the class three ballots to arrive at a decision, these men were the ones that were finally chosen. Cadet Cap- tain Davis, R. A., was chosen as the presi- dent, Cadet Captain Stevens as vice-president, Cadet Captain Bredemeier as secretary and Cadet Captain lung as treasurer. These men were the ones who helped decide on the selection of the appointed offi- 41 cers. They chose Cadet First Sergeant Thoren as Class Orator, Cadet Winter as Class Dator, Cadet Linkrnan as Class Prophet and Cadet Sweet as the Class Poet. There is only one other office that has to be filled, and that is the cadet who presents the Class Memorial. This year this office was ably filled by the vice-president, Cadet Captain Stevens. lt is a great honor to be chosen as an officer of the first class, as it is the only chance that the class as a whole has an opportunity to express its appreciation of the fine work done by some appreciation of the Class of extended to these men who freely and willingly of their to make this year a success. classmate. The 1945 is hereby have given so time and effort CADET CAPTAIN RALPH ALLISON DAVIS II Class President 142 Class President's Address General Farrand, Friends, Fellow Classmates: From that first day when we entered St. Iohn's as bewildered new boys, we eagerly looked forward to this long anticipated week of Commencement. Now that it is here, it seems impossible for us to believe that the Class of 1945 is together for the last time. To be away from the life of St. Iohn's, not for just a weekend leave, not for just a Christ- mas holiday or a summer vacation, but FOR- EVER, leaves us with just one thought: it will be hard to leave this place which has been our home. Eagerly, impatiently, we thought of this day, and now with its arrival, we find ourselves looking back on those days spent together in the barracks, in the class- rooms, and on the athletic and drill fields. Throughout this past year I'm sure that you and I have been conscious that we have been undergoing a period of last times at St. Iohn's. I can't help but remember how strange I felt when I realized I had expe- rienced my last Mid-Winter: when I knew I had practiced for my final G. I. inspection: how strange was the feeling that studying for the last exam was completed. And now this week we have sensed the actuality that we are doing the common place things for the last time: our last Sunday inspection, our last parade, our last company cheer. Now, and only now, we begin to wonder if we won't miss the fellows who thought Chicago and Detroit were the only cities in the United States, or the guy who argued that Texas was the beauty spot of the universe. But commensurate with this feeling of final things comes a realization that we will be approaching a number of experiences for the first time. Certainly we know that for the first time we have attained the initial goal of every young American, that of gradu- ating from a fine prep school. Also not to be overlooked is the tact that we are the first class in several years to enter a world that has celebrated in a subdued manner a complete victory in Europe-a world that waits with a prayerful vigilance for the de- struction of the Iapanese military might. And as we pause to consider this, we cannot help but wonder if we may in some way be in- strumental in the completion of this'Ameri- can task for the world. Upon the eve of this entrance into a new and different era of our lives, we trust that through the real expe- rience and wealth of valuable training gath- ered here at this school we shall be able to meet whatever confronts us with the same re- sourcefulness of spirit that St. Iohn's men of the past and present have displayed in the service of their country. Perhaps the one sentiment that we all feel deeply is the fact that we are leaving the Corps of Cadets-the battalion of St. Iohn's of which we have been so proud to be a part. But rather than feeling that it is all over, I like to think that though we are falling out of ranks in the Battalion of the Present, we all have the opportunity to fall in again in the Battalion of the Future, to which we can return again and again in the shape of a dream of these l'lCIDPY days. Here we can march again, swell with pride again, as we have done as a class for the past four years. Before We depart, it is proper that we ex- press our most sincere wishes for success to the Class of l946. May you strive to maintain the age old traditions of our Academy that your predecessors have worked hard to up- As a representative of the Class of hold. l945, l wish to express our gratitude to those men of the administration and faculty who have guided our actions and thoughts. May we always be a credit to their instruction. For us, Class of 1945, the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month has come. Taps has sounded for our prep school careers. But in reality these taps are the reveille of a new adventure-a new life. We hope but for one reward. May St. Iohn's be as proud of our class and of us as we are proud of St. Iohn's. 44 Paul Brewer Allen 230 N. W. l6 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Kemper 3 years Dragon Club one year: one Recruiting Medal: Lieutenant, Presidents Staff: Class Stone First Craftsman: Choir two years: Officers' Club one year: Rifle Team one year: Academy Foot- ball two years: Academy Basketball three years: Academy Tennis one year: Academy Track one year: Academy Baseball two years: Boxing three years: S Club one year: Cap- tain of Boxing Team one year: Office of Director in Kemper Athletic Club one year: monogram and gold award in Academy Rifle: letters in Academy Track and Boxing: two Box- ing medals: one Track medal: one Silver Star: Honorable Mention Spanish l, lOO7 Man three years: Super Man one year: lndividual Mili- tary Drill one year: Midwinter Hop Committee one year: Flying Club one year. Pet Peeve: Locked doors while on O. D. Paul had some tough luck this year, but hard and diligent work regained his position. He set a real example for an officer. His Southern accent and pleasant manner made him easy to like, but let's hope no Yankee he dislikes ever meets him in the boxing ring. Arthur Gerald Anderson 254 Lake Shore Drive Escanaba, Michigan ,,AndY,, DeKoven 2 years One Recruiting Medal: Corporal, Company GH: Midget Basketball two years: Honorable Mention Commercial Studies. Pet Peeve: Someone using an electric razor while l am trying to get a good program on the radio. Blondy's cheerful smile and sparkling personality will long be remembered in During his two years here, he made many friends. Never will we forget his nightly ex- cursions after taps and the time, with the help of l.W.K., that he was caught. Seriously, where there's play and hard work, we'll always find Andy. Iorge Ramon Arestegui Nuevo Leon 4qt36l Mexico City, Mexico ,,MeX,. Kemper 2 years Corporal, Company Fug Class Stone Third Craftsmang Advanced Spanish Medaly Honor- able Mention Rutte Courtesy Medal. Pet Peeve: Guys asking you for cigarettes and doing someones Spanish after taps. Mex was liked by everyone, and for some odd reason was very good in Spanish. His wonderful personality attracted many to him, and made him one of the more popular boys of the school. Wherever he goes, he will be a success with his radiant personality. David Allen Bell 642 Summitt Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota Dave DeKoven 2 years Sergeant, Company DH: Academy Hockey two years: S Club two years, Captain of Hockey Team one yearp Office of Assistant Director in DeKoven Club one year: two letters and gold awards in Academy Hockey: Honor Guard one year. Pet Peeve: Sophisticated women. Dave, a staunch supporter of D Com- pany, was with us for two years. During that time, he really made a name for himself as an A-l hockey man. lt was largely due to his leadership that our hockey team was so suc- cessful this year. A friend to all, with great things ahead of him, we say good-bye to you, Dave, and wish you all the best in the world. 2 -46 Edward William Bredemeier lU8 Woodbine Avenue Wilmette, lllinois Bill Kemper 4 years One Recruiting Medal: one Citation Star for two recruits: Captain, Company C : Class Secretary: Class Stone Keeper of the Spade: Swaggerstick Club one year: Officers' Club two years: Academy Basketball three years: Academy Golf one year: Academy Track two years: S Club one year: Office of Secretary in Officers' Club one year: one letter and gold award in Academy Track: lOUW Man two years: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: two Set-Up Bib- bons: four Merit Chevrons: Order of Merit Medal: Thanksgiving Hop Committee two years: Boar's Head Procession one year: Mid- winter Hop Committee two years: Butte Cour- tesy Medal: Honorable Mention Butte Cour- tesy Medal: Presidents Medal. Pet Peeve: Officer of the Day. H2O, brought his four years at St. Iohn's to a glorious end as skipper of In order to show their appreciation for his abilities, the seniors elected him secretary of the class, while the officers chose him for secretary of the Officers' Club. Good luck in the Navy, Blondie, we know you will do a fine job there, too. Rufus Donaldson Brown, III 234 Melrose Boulevard Pond du Lac, Wisconsin Bute HRD. Kemper 3 years Cadet Review Staff one year: one Recruiting Medal: Staff Sergeant, Company A : Choir two years: Glee Club one year: Orchestra three years: Academy Football two years: Honor Guard one year: Boar's Head Proces- sion two years. Pet Peeve: Efficiency, and guys who won't take chances because they might lose their stripes. Bufe was the last of the well known Gehazi. By much hard work and perserver- ance, he attained the rank of staff sergeant. His trips to Ma's and Moose Lake always made good stories. Bute is another of our Navy boys, and we know that he will succeed there. Kenneth P. Carlson 918 Forest Avenue Northfield, Minnesota K. P. Kemper 1 V2 years. Dragon Club two years: Sergeant, Company A g Orchestra two years, Academy Basketball one year: one Gold Star, tive Silver Stars: Inter-Platoon Competition two years: I. R. Marshall Medal: Best Bugler Medal, Thompson Band Efficiency Medal: Boar's Head Procession two years. Pet Peeve: Those Sunday morning inspections. P. really made a fine record during his stay here at St. Iohn's. He was a good student and a really fine bugler, as evidenced by his winning of the Best Bugler Medal. K. P. made many friends while here, and we were all sorry to see him leave. Good luck to you. Milton Lee Christensen 239 South Greenwood Avenue Kankakee, Illinois Chris DeKoven 3 years Corporal, Company Pet Peeve: Customs, traditions, red tape and stripes on guys who don't deserve them. Chris was of the silent, thoughtful type and he made a real hit with everyone in G during his three years here. His What's up. Doc? will long be remembered by all. Good- bye and good luck always, Chris S Saul C. Cohen 5454 South Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois Solo DeKoven 3-M years One Recruiting Medalg three Citation Stars for four recruits: Lieutenant, Company EH: Offi- cers' Club one year: Academy Golf two years: Honor Guard three years: Thanksgiving Hop Committeeg Midwinter Hop Committee one year, Midget Basketball one yearg Trapshoot- ing one yeah Pet Peeve: Monsieurs P. M. S. of T., Inc. Solo was one of those lieutenants who had friends wherever he went. He had the ability to produce a laugh when it was badly needed. He will long be remembered by those of E whom he helped and befriended when they were in need of a true friend. His success in the past will insure success in the future. Jerome Francis Corcoran 5840 Stony Island Avenue Chicago, Illinois Hcolkyn DeK oven 2 years Trumpeter Board one year: Cadet Review Staff two yearsy Private, Company Glee Club one yearg Academy Hockey one year: monogram in Academy Hockey: bronze and silver Cadet Review Emblems. Pet Peeve: S. Of s nosey people and Lieu- tenant Peterseon's oiled pass key. Ierry was a whole hearted A man dur- ing his stay here. Horrored at the statement that if he were drafted, all St. Iohn's men would cash in their war bonds, Corky managed to get deferred in the nick of time. No doubt this helped bring about the defeat of Germany. By the time this is printed, the AW'OL expert will be doing KP. at fifty a month. Good luck, Irish, we hope that some day you are a general so they can advertise about you, too. Benjamin Richard Cotter l93l2 Manor Detroit, Michigan Dick DeKoven 2 Years Private First Class, Company BH: Crack Pla- toon one year, Inter-Platoon Competition one year, Winner, Iune Company Competition one year, Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year. Pet Peeve: lncorruptible O.G.'s. Dick, one of our Detroit boys, was with us tor two years, and really made good use of his years here. We were all sorry to see you go, Dick, but we are all sure that you will make just as much of a success of your time in service as you did here. Britton Eaton Cranfill, Ir. 3337 Bryn Mawr Dallas, Texas Tex BrittIy DeKoven 2 years Trumpeter Board one year, Private First Class, Company A , Acolytes two years, Orchestra one year, Academy Basketball one year, S Club one year, Cheerleader one year, letter and gold award in Academy Crew, letter in Academy Cheerleading, Honor Guard one year. Pet Peeve: Yankees and Wisconsin weather. Due to his skyscraper stature, Brit was more commonly recognized by the names ot Flagpole and Stringbean. Not content with just being a good cheerleader, Britt showed that he was a good oarsman by hold- ing down the ever important 4,67 position on the Academy Crew. So long to one ot the best men to hit St. Iohn's. 149 Hugh Credille 2020 East Second Street Flint, Michigan DeKoven I year Private, Company D p Iunior Football one year: Academy Tennis one yearp Honorable Mention Butte Courtesy Medal. Pet Peeve: Women in general. Although Hugh was with us for less than a year, he leaves behind him a fine record and many friends. We will always remember him as a swell little boxer. So long and good luck. Iarnes Richard Crosby 1200 Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois ,,Bing., Kemper 2 years Dragon Club one year: Sergeant, Company FH: one Silver Star: Honorable Mention French l, Honor Guard one year. Pet Peeve: I. N. P. lim has well deserved the honors that he has Won, both military and schlastic. One of the boys who kept F up there on top, he was one of the best sergeants We've had. We'll all miss you, Cros. William Charles Dallenbach, III 613 West University Avenue Champaign, llinois Bill DeKoven l year Dragon Club one year: Private, Company AH: Old Boys' Sons' Club one year: seven Gold Stars: Honorable Mention Butte Courtesy Medal. Pet Peeve: Sunday morning inspection. Bill was one of Illinois' contributions to A Company, and he was a real aid to them. As a brain, he was almost impossible to equal. His ready helpfulness will be a real asset to him in college and beyond. Ralph Allison Davis, ll 3219 Catalpa Chicago, Illinois Dave Kemper 4 years One Recruiting Medal: Captain, Company F : Class President: Choir one year: Swaggerstick Club one Year: Officers' Club two years, Acade- my Golf four years: Academy Baseball four years: S Club three years: Captain of Base- ball Team one year: Office of Vice-President in Officers' Club one year: three letters and gold awards in Academy Baseball: Crack Pla- toon one year: lnter-Platoon Competition one year: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Iune Company Competition one year: Winner, Win- ter Drill Competition two years: two Merit Chevrons: Order of Merit Medal: Thanksgiving Hop Committee one year: Midwinter Hop Committee one year: Office of Director in Kern- per Athletic Club two years: Honorable Men- tion Rutte Courtesy Medal: Dr. Delafield Medal. Pet Peeve: O. C. 's who go to chapel. Bud's record speaks for itself in his four years at school. His election to be president of the first class is evidence of his popularity with the fellows. Perhaps his greatest asset is a complete lack of conceit: it's something to aim for. 2 Donald Raymond Deppmann 5853 Hamilton Avenue Detroit, Michigan DQDDY De Koven l- V2 years Corporal, Company Academy Golf one year: Honor Guard one year. Pet Peeve: Butts on you, Sam. Depp has been with us for two years, and has really proved to us what a swell fellow he is. He was good in studies and his pleasant personality won him many friends. Harry Clark Dickelman 803 Howard Street Wheaton, Illinois Dick DeKoVen 2 V2 years One Recruiting Medal: Lieutenant, Company BH: First Class Fourth Classman: Officers' Club one year: Academy Football three years. Acad- emy Basketball one year: Academy Crew two years: S Club three years: Office of Director in DeKoven Club one year: two letters and gold awards in Academy Football and Crew: letter and gold award in Academy Basketball: two Kemper DeKoven Crew Medals: Betty Boss Lerch Football Trophy: Winner, lune Company Competition one year: one Chicago Tribune medal: Boar's Head Procession one year: Mid- winter Hop Committee one year. Pet Peeve: Schultz's Minor Gazing. Dick in his 2V2 years here was one of the most popular cadets on campus. Out for Academy basketball, crew and football, Dick received the Betty Ross Lerch Football Trophy last fall, the highest award presented. We are sorry you had to leave before Iune, Dick, but we want you to know that we really missed you, and will continue to do so next year. Peter Bentley Drum 3807 Burt Street Omaha, Nebraska Pete DeK oven 2 years Private First Class, Company B : Flying Club two years: Lightweight Football two years: Academy Hockey two years: S Club one year: monogram and gold award in Light- weight Football: letter and gold award in Acad- emy Hockey: Crack Platoon one year: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Winter Drill Compe- tition one year. Pet Peeve: Newboy faculty officers. Pete, one of the mainstays of the Flying Club, was with us two years. He gained many friends while he was here with us. A good old boy of Pete was famous for his nickname of 'l'humbo. Phillips Streeter Eaton 2732 Bostwick Street Alton, Illinois Phil Kemper 2 years Dragon Club two years: Staff Sergeant, Com- pany A : Choir one year: Swaggerstick Club one year: Academy Football two years: Acade- my Basketball two years: Academy Baseball two years: S Club two years: Director in Kemper Athletic Club one year: two letters and gold awards in Academy Basketball: gold award in Academy Baseball: All Mid-West Prep Conference forward two years: Singles and Doubles Tennis Trophies: seven Gold Stars and three Silver Stars: Honorable Mention Spanish l, Biology, Spanish ll: Dolly Gray Medal: Dr. Kemper Medal. Pet Peeve: Gordo and his arm twisting. Phil's hard work here gained him what he most desired--a gold star. He not only attained it, but was consistent in keeping it. Coupled with this, his sense of duty and fair- ness surrounded him with friends, and will continue to do so. William Carl Edler 208 Mead Avenue Plymouth, Wisconsin Wild Bill DeKoven I year Dragon Club one year: Private Company D : Orchestra one year: Rifle Team one year: monogram and gold award in Academy Rifle: one Gold Star: Honorable Mention United States History: first place medal in Sixth Ser- vice Command Rifle Match: first place medal in Hearst Tournament: Thompson Band Award. Pet Peeve: The Creep, from taps till reveille. He was only with us one year, but Wild Bill made good friends throughout the corps. Always ready with a wide smile and a friend- ly greeting, he would raise anybody's spirts. A better fellow couldn't be found. William Epstein Delafield, Wisconsin MEM., Kemper 4 years Dragon Club four years: Trumpeter Board one year: Staff Sergeant, Company G : Academy Track one year: four Silver Stars: Honorable Mention Latin l, Biology. Pet Peeve: Classes on Saturday. Bill was a Staff Sergeant in G Company. With always a smile and a nod for everyone, Bill was always welcome. Good luck, 'Bill, if you do as well in life as you have done at St. lohn's, you will be a real success. 1 Eugene Walter Erkelenz 546 North 67th Street Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Sgt. I-Iarnischfegern Kemper 2 years Sergeant, Company B : Class Stone Keeper of the Square: Choir one year: Glee Club one year: Swaggerstick Club one year: Lightweight Football two years: Academy Track two years: S Club one year: letter and gold award in Academy Track: monogram and gold award in Lightweight Football: IOOW Man one year: Crack Platoon one year: Honor Guard one year: Winner, lune Company Com- petition one year: Winner, Winter Drill Com- petition one year: Boar's Head Procession one year: Rutte Courtesy Medal. Pet Peeve: Nicknames, Red Book. Erk will never be forgotten in the halls of and his ready smile will always keep him out in front of the rest. Twinkle Toes can readily be assured that his many friends will always be backing him up, and will be watching for him to be a great success. Keep driving, Erk, because you are really head- ing for the top. Charles Kiefer Evers 301 Golf Club Lane Nashville, Tennessee Charlie Kemper 2 years Sergeant, Company C : Choir one year: Academy Golf one year: Academy Baseball one year: gold award in Academy Golf: Fly- ing Club one year: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year. Pet Peeve: Kennedy's Out of Room after taps reports and DeVolld's test. A better pilot that Charlie never touched the controls of a plane. He was a natural at flying and a natural at making friends. His slow but sure Southern manner and that sense of humor of his will insure him of success and friends always. We'll never forget you, Charlie l . . Y., 156 Richard Spalding Felt 215 West Street Lansing, Michigan Lardo DeKoVen 3 years Dragon Club two years: one Recruiting Med- al: one Citation Star for two recruits: Private First Class, Company C : Choir two years: Academy Football two years: Academy Basket- ball two years: Academy Golf one year: S Club two years: one Silver Star: Honor Guard two years: Winner, lune Company Competi- tion one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: Flying Club one year. Pet Peeve: Lieutenant Kennedy and tattoo. Dick in his three years here has won for himself many faithful friends. His easy going manner won him into the hearts of everyone. Keep it up, Dick, we're rooting for you. Fred Anton Finkl 1508 Norwood Street Chicago, Illinois F ink DeK oven 5 years Sergeant, Company G : Choir two years: Glee Club two years: Acolytes four years: Swaggerstick Club three years: Boar's Head Procession one year. Pet Peeve: Prowling Pete and cigarettes- the shortage of. After five years at St. Iohn's, Fink alias Twingy has become quite a permanent fix- ture. On the quiet side the majority of the time, that gangly body of his could really make the noise when it got started. Good luck, Fink. Frank Matther Fisher 14 West Elm Chicago, Illinois Bud Kemper 3 years Lieutenant, Company CH: Officers' Club one year: Academy Tennis one year: Academy Track one year: Boxing two years: Honor Guard two years: Winner, lune Company Competition one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: Boar's Head Procession one year: Midwinter Hop Committee one year. Pet Peeve: Felt and his open door policy. Frank throughout his three years at St. Iohr1's has obtained friendships which cannot be broken. His good leadership and iellow- ship toward the men under his command have attributed to his success and that oi C Corn- pany. We all wish you the best ot luck and know that you'll be a leader in whatever you do. Earl George Flagler 1240 William Street River Forest, lllinois Kemper ZVQ years One Recruiting Medal: Private First Class, Com- pany D : Choir two years: Academy Track two years: 10096 Man one year. Pet Peeve: Willie! ll Earl in his 2V2 years here made many friends throughout the corps. With his sense oi humor and his ever present smile, he will long be remembered by all who knew him. Owen Gathright Fleming Danamere Farms Carlisle, Iowa Flambo DeKoven 2 years Private, Company A p Rifle Team one year: Academy Track two years: Boar's Head Pro- cession one year. Pet Peeve: Efficiency and fickle women. Wherever there was a group of fellows, you could be sure to find Flambo. He, Teas and Nissen made as fine a trio as you could find in the corps. You'll look good in bell bottom trousers, Plambo. So long. Robert Lee Fox 739 East Ash Street Mason, Michigan Sly Iur1ior Kemper l year Private, Company Guy Academy Tennis one year. Pet Peeve: Cruttenden's snoring and Physics. The Little Fox, better know as Little Sly, or Sly, Ir. was the only senior newboy in F or 'G, so at the end of the year he really raised havoc. 'Bob was a swell fellow, and during the year, he made good friends throughout the school lack Elmer Francis 2501 Prairie Avenue Evanston, lllinois Abd ul DeKoven 1-V2 years Corporal, Company B : Academy Football one year: Academy Track two years: S Club two years: Office of Director in DeKoven Club one year: letter in Academy Track: 10076 Man one year: Crack Platoon one year: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Iune Company Com- petition one year: Boxing two years: Honor- able Mention Rutte Courtesy Medal Pet Peeve: The soap leach. Abdul was generally the quiet type, but always ready to start a little fun. As a winner and athlete, My ol'e singed chicken was tops. lust keep smiling, Abdul, and you will always be up in the world. Robert Paul Garfield 40 East Oak Street Chicago, Illinois Gad Kemper 6-V2 years Dragon Club six years: Trumpeter Board one year: Staff Sergeant, Company G : Choir one year: six Gold Stars: Honorable Mention: Latin l, Spanish l, Trigonometry: Honor Guard one year. Pet .Peevez Lieutenant Peterson's Don't you ever read the paper, Garfield? The time when there were too many of us, and those catastrophes with E. D. S. were only a few milestones of the Goofs six year term during which time he was either getting into or out of trouble. The Gari is going into the Navy this summer, and wherever he goes, his curly hair and friendly smile will win him many more friends. 16 Maurice Iohn Gilbert 72l South LaVergne Avenue Chicago 44, Illinois Gil Plunger DeKoven 3 years Lieutenant, Company C : Swaggerstick Club one year: Officers' Club one year: Academy Football two years: Academy Baseball three years: S Club two years: one Boxing Ribbon: letter and gold award in Academy Baseball: lUOW Man one year: Crack Platoon one year: Honor Guard one year: Winner, lune Com- pany Competition one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: Crack Platoon Medal, Order of Merit Medal. Pet Peeve: Officer Duty on holidays and my roommate reading comic books after taps when l want to sleep. ln his three year stay at St. lohn's, Gil was a friend to all. As a lieutenant, he was tops. The wonderful personality that he pos- sesses will always be one of his main assets. Good luck in the future, Gil, we know that you will make the grade. James Spero Glyman 7300 Calumet Avenue Chicago, lllinois Greek DeKoven l year Private, Company B : Academy Football one year: Academy Baseball one year: S Club one year: Crack Platoon one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition. Pet Peeve: Guys who clon't buy their own stamps. One of the B Sub boys, Greek was always at hand with a big smile and a humor- ous remark. He was only with us one year, but he was a good new boy, and when made an old boy, he really gained a wide range of friends. Norman Edwin Godfrey, Ir. Elm Grove, Wisconsin N. E. Kemper 4 years Dragon Club four years: Lieutenant, Presi- dent's Staff, Swaggerstick Club one year: Offi- cers' Club one year, five Gold Stars: five Silver Stars, advanced Algebra Medal: Honor- able Mention English l, Elementary Algebra, Latin l, English Il, Latin ll, Biology, Trigonomi- try, Solid Geometry, Physics: Inter-Platoon Competition one year: Honor Guard three years: Boar's Head Procession one year: Mid- winter Hop Committee one year. Pet Peeve: I. N. P. 's witty C?l remarks. The Battalion Ungentine took in stride everything that St. Iohn's had to offer him. He suffered some rather disappointing reverses in his four years, but he proved to all con- cerned what kind of a person he was by making a fine comeback. Richard George Godfrey 703 North Kansas Avenue Roswell, New Mexico R G. Kemper 1-V2 years Sergeant, Company F p Class Stone Fifth Craftsman: Acolytes two years: Honorable Mention Advanced Latin: Honor Guard one year: Honorable Mention Ptutte Courtesy Medal Pet Peeve: Weed Scrongers and open doors. Dick spent his two years at St, Iohn's in F Company, were he also received his well earned sergeancy. He was noted for his smile and his efficiency, and we are sure that with the good start he has made at St. Iohn's, he is sure to come out on top. 16 162 Gerald Goren 3765 Fullerton Detroit, Michigan Ulenyn Kemper 3 V2 years Dragon Club four years: Lieutenant, Company C : Officers' Club one year: one Gold Star, seven Silver Stars. Pet Peeve: People who don't shut doors. Ierry worked hard while here at S.l.M.A., but it was well worth his while. A good student and a good looey, We will always remember lerry, his pleasant smile and his personality. Robert Hilton Grombach 5491 Hyde Park Boulevard Chicago, Illinois Bobo Kemper I -V2 years Private First Class, Company C : Choir two years: Academy Golf one year: Academy Track one year: Honor Guard one year: Win- ner, Winter Drill Competition one year: Thomp- son Band Award. Pet Peeve: Disapproved, C. T. S. Bobo was the school clown. No one could really get angry with him because he could always joke his way out of it. He had a heart as big as himself and was always willing to go out of his way to help a friend, which included everybody. Ira Leonard Gross 5lO7 South Blackstone Avenue Chicago, Illinois ,,LennY,, DeKoven 4 years Dragon Club one year: Supply Sergeant, Com- pany E : Academy Basketball one year: Academy Golf two years: letter and gdld award in Academy Golf: two Silver Stars: Honorable Mention English I, English Il, World History, United States History, 1007, Man two years: Honor Guard one year: Indi- vidual Military Drill four years: Best Drilled New Cadet, Best Drilled Old Cadet one year: Honorable Mention I. B. Kemper Medal. Pet Peeve: Retired lieutenants. He strove with none, but none was worth his strife He was beaten down, but raised himself up higher than his enemies and turn- ed the other cheek. He never stopped fighting for his beliefs and for His ideals were high, and he did everything possible to ac- complish his objectives in spite of the obstacles placed in his way. Edward Iohn Haase 406 Merritt Street Oshkosh, Wisconsin Edness Kemper 2-V2 years Cadet Review Staff one year: Private First Class, Company B : Old Boys' Sons' Club three years: Academy Tennis three years: S Club two years: Captain of Tennis Team one year: Office of Director in Kemper Club one year: two letters and gold awards in Academy Tennis: Winner, lune Company Competition two years: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: Boar's Head Procession one year. Pet Peeve: P. P. H., N. L. S., and I. N. P. 'S bothering with tritles. Iohn Boy was one of the ever present sources of entertainment in B this year. Ed's personality will long be remembered in the memories of those of us who will not be returning next year. Phillip Arch Hall 805 East Fifth Street Flint, Michigan Phil Kemper 3 years Cne Recruiting Medal: three Citation Stars for four recruits: First Sergeant, Company B : Acolytes three years: Academy Football two years: Academy Basketball three years: Academy Tennis one year: S Club three years: Captain of Basketball Team one year: Office of Director in Kemper Club one year: Office of Captain of Kemper Club one year: All-Conference Basketball Guard two years: All-Tournament Basketball Guard one year: letters and gold awards in Academy Basket- ball: lnter-Platoon Competition one year: Win- ner, lune Company Competition one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition: Athletic Committee two years. Pet Peeve: Basketball tournaments. Phil was B's first sergeant this year and a finer one wasn't to be had. He always man- aged to have his fun, and still to get his vari- ous duties as top sergeant done. Always cheerful and ready to help, he leaves a host of friends behind him as he takes leave of St. lohn's. Ellis Arthur Hansen, Ir. 800 Cleo Lansing, Michigan HSIYH Kemper 1-K4 years Private First Class, Company Pet Peeve: Cadets who come in my room to fool around. E.A. has been quite a fixture in his one and a half years in G Company. Yes, he will never be forgotten. He was one of the senior P. F. C.'s, a bit on the noisy side, but his pleasant smile will long be remembered at St. lohn's. Robert Frank Hanson Mahnomen, Minnesota Hans Kemper 3 years Supply Sergeant, Company G , Swagger- stick Club one year: Old Boys' Sons' Club three years, Lightweight Basketball two years: monogram and gold award in Lightweight Basketball: Iunior Football one year: Midget Basketball one yearg Honorable Mention Al- gebra l, Algebra Il, Algebra III, Algebra IV. Pet Peeve: Peterson's electrical inspections for the electrical company. Hans has been with us for three years, and has been G's most efficient supply ser- geant. He has received fame through those famous Saturday and Wednesday afternoon sporting events, and in the future, we all wish you the same luck. Miles Morgan Hapgood, Ir. Happy Acres Lanesboro, Massachusetts ,,HQppY,, Kemper 2 years Private First Class, Company Aug Class Stone First Consecratorp Acolytes two years, Acade- my Football one year. Pet Peeve: Sergeants who think their only weapon is a demerit slip and a pencil! Hap never could seem to be able to keep off the guard path. We'll always hear him saying, Only twenty more, l'll walk during the holiday tomorrow! Hap made a host of friends here and he will be sincerely missed in A next year. Richard Carlton Hazlett 719 East Third Street West Liberty, Iowa Rosy Kemper 1 year Dragon Club one year: Private, Company A : Class Stone Second Consecrator: Choir one year: Glee Club one year: Orchestra one year: one Gold Star, four Silver Stars: Elemen- tary German Medal: Honorable Mention Eng- lish IV: Rutte Courtesy Medal. Pet Peeve: Rank haDDY sergeants. We can give Dick no better tribute than to say he was one of the brains of A , and helped greatly in pulling down the Schroeder Cup. With all his studying, he found time to be a very good new boy and to make many friends. His genial smile will be missed in the halls of A next year. Richard Iames Heynen 453 East Hewitt Avenue Marquette, Michigan Dick Kemper 1 year Private, Company A, Flying Club one year. Pet Peeve: New Boy bracing up in chapel. Everyone who knew H.P. liked him. His free and easy manner made him welcome everywhere, No one could be sad when he was around, with his ready laughter and witty remarks. His way of handling airplanes was unique. H. P. is certainly going to be missed by all oi us. Iohn Frank Hilmes 6034 North Waterbury Road Des Moines, Iowa ,,j.cCk,, DeKoven 3 years One Recruiting Medal: Sergeant, Company D : Swaggerstick Club one year: Lightweight Football one year: Lightweight Basketball one year: Academy Hockey one year: Academy Golf one year: Academy Crew one year: S Club one year: letter and gold award in Acade- my Crew: Crack Platoon one year: Honor Guard one year. Pet Peeve: Long winded faculty officers. lack was one of D Company's most proficient squad leaders. Due to his sense of responsibility and his efficient manner, lack is sure to go far. Always ready to help a friend, he will never be forgotten. Neil Ted Holleb 4248 North Hazel Street Chicago, Illinois Ted DeKoven 3 years One Recruiting Medal: Sergeant, Company F : Swaggerstick Club two years: S Club two years: Cheerleader two years: letters in Academy Cheerleading: Iunior Football two years: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: second place, Best Drilled Old Cadet one year. Pet Peeve: I. N. P. and weed scrongers. Ted was another boy form the Windy City, and it's hard to see him leave us. As for praise, he rates tops. To one of the best cheerleaders we've ever had, we say so long, and keep up the good work. 16 168 Samuel Elliott Hoover Mayo Hotel Tulsa, Oklahoma NNY., DeKoven 3 years Color Sergeant, President's Staff: Academy Tennis one year: Academy Golf two years: Academy Baseball one year: Midget Football one year: Bantam Basketball one year: Honor Guard two years. Pet Peeve: The fact that there aren't more Lieutenant Petersons in school. Another of the proverbial hard luck boys, Sam still never quit trying. His energetic antics helped to keep E Company aroused for three years. After the Fly leaves, things will never be quite the same, but they will be a whole lot quieter. Richard Danforth Horton 509 Miller Avenue Peoria Heights, Illinois ,,Dick,, DeKoven 4 years Lieutenant, Company B : Glee Club one year: Officers' Club one year: Crack Platoon one year: Honor Guard two years: Winner, lune Company Competition one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: one Merit Chevron: Order of Merit Medal: Midwinter Hop Committee one year: Bina Hecht Medal. Pet Peeve: Being asked to relieve an O. D. Dick did a very fine job as lieutenant in B this year. What with his taking over and winning one of the company competitions and taking his platoon on the floor to win the Crack Platoon competition, he really showed his mettle. We knew you had it in you, Dick, and are glad you had a chance to prove it. Richard Elcan Houdlett 1040 South Poplar Avenue Kankakee, Illinois H oud DeKoven 2 years One Recruiting Medal: one Citation Star for two recruits: Private First Class, Company C : Academy Football two years: Academy Baseball two years: S Club two years: two letters and gold awards in Academy Baseball: Lightweight Basketball one year: Winner, Win- ter Drill Competition one year. Pet Peeve: Physics. The Duke of Kankakee, Houdf' was always ready and able with some tall and humorous story. He carried the bats for the baseball team, and lugged the water for the football team. Leaving St. lohn's, he'll part with scores of friends. Bahne Iames Hunding 6807 South Cregier Avenue Chicago, Illinois Bonnie Kemper 3-V2 years Lieutenant, Company B : Officers' Club one year: Lightweight Football two years: Acade- my Track one year: Academy Crew one year: S Club one year: Co-Captain of Crew Team one year: letter and gold award in Academy Crew: Kemper-DeKoven Crew Medal: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: I. B. Kern- per Medal: one Merit Chevron: Midwinter Hop Comrnitte one year. Pet Peeve: Fellows who think they know everything. Like his brother before him, Bahne made a profound impression on St. Iohn's. Liked by all those who knew him, he did his job like a true soldier. Transferred from his beloved he still went all out to the best of his ability for the company to which he was later assigned, 170 Robert Iohn Iakubowski 2943 South 43rd Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin Hjaken DeK oven 3 years Dragon Club three years: Staff Sergeant, Com- pany C : Choir one year: Academy Foot- ball one year: Academy Basketball one year: Academy Tennis one year: Academy Track one year: Academy Baseball one year: S Club two years: letter and gold award in Academy Football, Lightweight Football, Academy Baseball: letter in Academy Track: seven Gold Stars, six Silver Stars: Latin ll Medal: Honorable Mention Modern History: lOU'Z Man two years: Crack Platoon one year: Inter-Platoon Competition one year: Honor Guard two years: Winner, lune Com- pany Competition one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year. Pet Peeve: Open doors. lake was here three years, and in those years made a name for himself in football and track. Sports were not his only outstand- ing quality, for his grades showed up well scholastically. With that ability we all know that lake will be a success in later life. Merle Milton Iames 5834 North Shore Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin Harry DeKoVen 3 Years One Recruiting Medal: First Sergeant, Com- pany B : Lightweight Football two years: Academy Track three years: Crack Platoon two years: Winner, Iune Company Competi- tion one year: Boar's Head Procession one year: Butte Courtesy Medal. Pet Peeve: Sir, did you get the mail yet? Merle was one ot the best known and best liked cadets on campus. When trouble came along, Merle always managed to come out on top. Happy Go Lucky Harry with a cheery word and a smile for everyone was a friend to all. Iohn Carl lung Randolph, Wisconsin MICH Kemper 4 years Star and Circle Club four years: Dragon Club four years: Trumpeter Board one year: Cap- tain, Company A : Class Treasurer: Class Stone Master of the Craft: Officers' Club two years: Academy Football one year: Academy Crew two years: S Club two years: Co-Cap- tain of Crew Team one year: Office of Director in Kemper Club one year: Office of President in Officers' Club one year: two letters and gold awards in Academy Crew, letter in Academy Football: Kemper-DeKoven Crew Medal: Robinson Medal: four Head Stars, twenty-seven Gold Stars: one Silver Star: Eng- lish I, English ll, English lll, Elementary Alge- bra, Plane Geometry, Elementary Latin, Biology, World History, Physics, lda Hanauer Medals: Honorable Mention Advanced Algebra, Chemistry, Elementary German, Latin ll, U. S. History, Trigonometry, English Ill: Bausch :S Lomb Honorary Science Award: Honor Guard three years: Individual Military Drill one Year: Best Set-Up Cadet two years: three Merit Chev- rons: two Order of Merit Medals: Thanksgiv- ing Hop Committee two years: Boar's Head Procession one year: Midwinter Hop Com- mittee two years: Order of the White Rose. Pet Peeve: Brains with wandering eyes at exams. l.C. had many nicknames, but they all describe a swell fellow. He could take a joke as well as anyone and he had an even tem- per. He did just as well in the scholastic field as on the athletic field. And as for the Casanova angle, well, Daddy just couldn't be beat. Robert Kenneth Kaiser 5450 North 37 Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin ,,BOb,, Kemper l year Private, Company B : Academy Hockey one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year. Bob was only with us one year, rooming in B Sub, but he became well known, es- pecially in classrooms for his ability to con- tinue writing or talking till recall blew. He certainly knew how to put the words together. He was well liked throughout the company and the school. 172 Richard Ioseph Keim 2230 Fulton Street Toledo, Ohio Dick DeKoven 1 year Dragon Club one year: Trumpeter Board one year: Private, Company B : Lightweight Foot- ball one year: Academy Track one year: Modern History Medal: Crack Platoon one year. Pet Peeve: People who don't return articles. 'One of the brains of B was Ricardo. When he wasn't studying, he was busy keeping up with the social activities of Battling B. We'll always remember him tor his quiet, easy go- ing way. Harry W. Kirchheimer Hayward, Wisconsin Haysack Kemper 4 years Dragon Club two years: Trumpeter Board one year: Cadet Review Staff one year: Lieutenant, Company G : Swaggerstick Club one year: Officers' Club one year: four Gold Stars, six Silver Stars: Elementary German Medal, Ad- vanced German Medal: Solid Geometry Medal: Honor Guard three years: one Merit Chevron: Midwinter Hop Committee one year. Pet Peeve: C. T. S. 's And you're in the dog- house, but plenty. The mighty Flea from Hayward was at last admitted into the Captain Marvel Club for bravery in action against I. W. K. for skip- ping chapel. A staunch Democrat, the Plea was always ready to argue the point through. Harry was a swell fellow, and will be missed a lot by all the members of Iohn Wendell Kirsch 401 East Chicago Road Sturgis, Michigan Hlackn DeK oven 4 years Dragon Club one year: one Recruiting Medal, one Citation Star for two recruits: Captain, Company G : Choir one year: Acolytes two years: Swaggerstick Club one year: Officers' Club one year: Advanced French Medal: Honorable Mention Elementary French, French ll: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: one Merit Chevron: Order of Merit Medal: Thanksgiving Hop Committe one year: Mid- winter Hop Committee one year: Elizabeth Ross Smythe Medal. Pet Peeve: Those who won't take orders. Iack Sugar Kirsch was skipper of G this year, and really did a fine job. His eagle beak, his chapel attendance, and his thought- ful manner will long be remembered. Keep it up, lack, and you can't miss the top. Robert George Kolocheski No. 6 Allouez Green Bay, Wisconsin ,, KO 1y,, Kemper 4 years One Recruiting Medal: Staff Sergeant, Com- pany G : Swaggerstick Club one year: Trap- shooting Club one year: Boxing two years: Inter-Platoon Competition one year. Pet Peeve: Efficiency spelled with a capital Bob CReport to Commandantl Kolocheski has spent his four years in G Company. Coming from the Wilder territory of Wiscon- sin, Bob lived up to his own standards dur- ing his time here. His personality, his walk, and that handsome physiognomy tthat means face, Bob J will never be forgotten by all those who knew him. Arthur M. Krensky 1234 Madison Park Chicago, Illinois Buddy Kemper 4 years Cadet Review Staff one year: One Recruiting Medal: Corporal, Company G- 5 Swagger- stick Club three years: Academy Tennis three years: Lightweight Basketball one year: Light- weight Football one year: Iunior Football one year: Midget Basketball one year. Pet Peeve: Kirsch's orders to his corporal. Our Immortal Corporal really went places this year. His encounters with I. N. P. and his mess hall conduct will never be for- gotten, nor will those daily letters from his O. A. O. in Antioch. Keep pluggin', Buddy, and you'll come out on top. William Frank Kritselis 337 Armory Place Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Greek Kemper 2 years Private First Class, Company A : Academy Football two years: Academy Basketball two years: Academy Baseball one year. Pet Peeve: N. C. O.'s. The Greek was always being kidded about the Alpha cafe and the Greasy Spoon, but he took it all in his stride and didn't mind too much. We'll be seeing you, Bill, next time we pass the Alpha Raymond Kucera 1815 Scoville Avenue Berwyn, Illinois ,IRQYH Kemper 2 years Sergeant, Company B , Honorable Mention Commercial Studies: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Iune Company Competition, Winner, Winter Drill Competition. Pet Peeve: Obtaining leaves. Ray was one of B Company's best squad leaders this year. Besides working for his Well earned sergeancy, he had a lot of fun with the rest of the boys, especially fish- ing. l-le will long be remembered in the hearts of the boys who have know him. Ned Milner Langford QV2 Wall Street Lead, South Dakota DeKoven 1-V2 years Corporal, Company F , Class Stone Keeper of the Level. Pet Peeve: Hazinq. Ned was rather a quiet boy, but that did not stop him from making many friends and contributing greatly to the success of F Com- pany. Good luck, Ned, we know you will land on top. . 176 Bertram Benjamin Lans 1214 Chapin Street Beloit, Wisconsin Bert Kemper 2 years Dragon Club two years: one Recruiting Medal: Sergeant, Company BH: Choir one year: Glee Club one year: Academy Football two years: Academy Golf one year: six Gold Stars, two Silver Stars: Honorable Mention Advanced Spanish: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Iune Company Competition one year: Winner, Win- ter Drill Competition one year. Pet Peeve: Silberman checking up at taps yell- ing, Get in your room. lf you didn't know where to look for a gold star in you could always find one on Bert He had a fine personality and a genial sense of humor. Having passed his radar test, we know he will be a great success in the Navy. Lawrence William Leary Delafield, Wisconsin ,,LGHy,, DeK oven 4 years Dragon Club three years: Corporal, Company C : five Silver Stars: Latin ll, Elementary German, Advanced Latin Medals: Honorable Mention World History, English Ill, Colonial Daughters Patriotic Theme: Winner, Iune Com- pany Competition two years: Winner, Winter Drill Competition two years. Pet Peeve: Women and mathematics. Larry in his four years at St. lohn's has obtained an admirable record. His medals act as proof of this. He was one of the best friends a fellow could have, and many a time would go out of his way for you. Good luck, Larry, and make use of that unusual talent. Erwin Robert Linkman 2044 South 73rd Street West Allis, Wisconsin ,,Hemmy,, DeKoven 2 years Private, Company A : Class Prophet: Acade- my Football two years: Lightweight Basket- ball one year: Academy Track one year: S Club two years: letters and gold awards in Academy Football and Basketball: letter in Academy Track: Boar's Head Procession one year. Pet Peeve: Major Fletcher's, Linkrnan, do you expect me to believe this? A hard hitting lineman is one of the best ways to describe Da Link. Famous tor be- ing able to make his Plymouth do several trips a night between Delafield and Milwaukee, Link caused the Main Drag many a sleep- less night. Never the one to worry about rationing, he finally disclosed that his car ran on Linkrnan's Lightening Fuel, a mixture of naphtha, water and mothballs. Donald Erick Lippert 2209 N. W. 28th Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma .,Lip,, Kemper I year Private, Company A : Choir one year: Glee Club one year: Academy Football one year: Academy Basketball one year: Academy Golf one year: S Club one year: letters and gold awards in Academy Football and Golf: 1007: Man one year. Pet Peeve: People with no common sense. Lip was a great person. Everyone who knew him liked him. His friendly manner and good sense ot humor made him welcome everywhere. He's sure to be a success in whatever he does. FQ, . K. , W r .: QV. 4, 7 5 weibkwt 1 :mr , my sr fs gig? 55 - ,,c,,,,.g fa? ,Wi . ,. .U if Robert I. Long Hesperia, Michigan R I. ' DeKoven 2 years Corporal, Company BH: Acolytes one year: Crack Platoon one year: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Iune Company Competition one year, Winner, Winter Drill Competition one yearg Boar's Head Procession one year. Pet Peeve: Immature cadets who tail to see genius in others. Long will Bob be remembered as one of the boys of B who really kept the company alive. His wonderful sense ot humor and his conscientiousness will carry him tar in what- ever he attempts. George Arthur Lorenzen 2936 Farnam Street Davenport, Iowa HLOHYH DeKoven 2 years Dragon Club one year: Sergeant, Company AH: Lightweight Football one year: mono- gram in Lightweight Football: one Silver Star: Honorable Mention Modern History: Honor Guard one year. Pet Peeve: Friday evening mess and Iimmy. George was one ot the best second year sergeants ever to hit A Company. He was happy-go-lucky and yet efficient, a really neat trick if you can accomplish it. We're going to miss that grin of his and his ready laugh. Here's luck to you, Lorry. Gene Burt Madsen 3l7 East Defiance Street Leipsic, Ohio DeKoven I year Private, Company D : Orchestra one year. Pet Peeve: Wisconsin weather. Although Gene only had one year here, he got along well with everybody. A hard worker and a great fellow, he was always ready with a smile and a kind word. Those who return next year will remember and miss you, Gene, Roger Francis Maritote 26 North Long Avenue Chicago, Illinois Tote DeK oven 2 years Sergeant, Company C : Boxing one year: Academy Football two years: Academy Basket- ball two years: Academy Tennis one year: Academy Golf one year: Academy Baseball one year: S Club two years: Office of Director in De-Koven Club one year: letters and gold awards in Academy Football, Basket- ball and Tennis: Honor Guard one year: Win- ner, Winter Drill Competition one year: Mayor Cermak Medal: Athletic Committee one year. Pet Peeve: Being on Sergeant of the Guard. Tody in his two years here at St. lohn's was best noted for being a good fellow. His cheery smile and ready laugh were a welcome addition to any gathering. As a squad leader in he did a fine job. We won't forget you, Tody. .4 'if ,. .433 L IS Iack Taylor Massey R. R. 2 Carter, Oklahoma Buck Kemper 3 years One Recruiting Medal: Lieutenant, Company Officers' Club one year: Iunior Football one year: Academy Track one year: Crack Platoon one year: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: one Set-Up Ribbon, one Merit Chevron: Mid- Winter Hop Committee one year. Pet Peeve: Morning mess. lack, St. lohn's Southern gentleman, was one of the most popular fellows of the school, one that you would be proud to call your friend. He was never without his broad smile and marvelous personality. lf you were in trouble, you could always count on lack to help. St. Iohn's loss next year will certainly be the Navy's gain. Thomas F. Mastin, Ir. 912 Alta Drive Fort Worth, Texas .,TOmmy,, Kemper 2 V2 years One Recruiting Medal: Staff Sergeant, Com- pany A : Acolytes one year: Rifle Team one year: Crack Platoon one year: Winner, Iune Company Competition one year: Individual Military Drill one year. Pet Peeve: O. D.'s inspection. Tom, one of those genial gentlemen from the South, was another Lone Star State booster. To Tommy, our handsome Casanova, we say good-bye and good luck to a real friend. George Willard Mathisen 3703 West Highland Boulevard Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mat Private, Company A , 'Orchestra one year, Rifle Team one year, monogram and gold award in Academy Rifle, 1002 Man two years, Sixth Service Command Medal, Thompson Band Award. Mat was a frequent Oconomowoc visitor. Two trips of his are famous, the bicycle ride and the sleigh ride. One of A Sub's old timers, there was always a bit of fun to be had in his room after taps. The O. D. 's used to stop in for hot chocolate every night. We'l1 be seeing you, Mat V William Hunt McDannel 2854 Niel Avenue Columbus, Ohio HMGCI, Kemper 2 years One Recruiting Medal, Staff Sergeant, Com- pany D , Choir one year, Glee Club one year,Academy Golf one year, Academy Track one year, monogram and gold award in Light- weight Football, Crack Platoon one year, Inter- Platoon Competition two years, Boar's Head Procession one year. Pet Peeve: Pine Room boys using my wash bowl. Mac was one of Arno Rieger's rangers, and as such, his quiet and cheerful counte- nance helped him to do his job in spite of several unforseen difficulties. In the last two years he has made many friends, mainly be- cause his best quality is his ability to be a friend. sighing! 1, , ., 76:2 - 'fl' , .fb 'f' ww Bruce Martin McIntyre l225 Hazel Boulevard Tulsa, Oklahoma Moose DeKoven 4 years Dragon Club one year, Trumpeter Board one year, Cadet Review Staff one year, one Ree cruiting Medal, Lieutenant, Company E , Acolytes one year, 'Officers' Club one year, Academy Golf four years, English IV Medal, Honorable Mention English I, English III, World History, French III, Honor Guard three years, one Merit Chevron, Order of Merit Medal, Midwinter Hop Committee, bronze Cadet Review Emblem. The Moose will never be forgotten for his jovial laugh and good natured sense of humor. He has made an impressive record during his four years here at St. Iohn's. His voice and memory will always echo in the halls of Paul Mclames 3936 North Seeley Avenue Chicago, Illinois f,MUCff Kemper 3-V2 years Dragon Club one year, Cadet Review Staff one year, Recruiting Medal, First Sergeant, Com- pany A , Choir two years, Rifle Team one year, Academy Track four years, S Club four years, Office of Director in Kemper Club one year, four letters and two gold awards in Academy Track, Bloodgood Medal, one Silver Star, lO0'Z, Man one year, Honor Guard three years, bronze Cadet Review Emblem. Pet Peeve: Ex-captains who return Infantry Lieutenants and enjoy efficiency Mac was one of the best first sergeants A Company has had in a long time. He had his ups and downs, but came through with flying colors. He was one of the mainstays of the track team and rifle team. Mac will be sincerely missed by the men of Frank Letcher McNeny, Ir. 4422 Beliort Dallas, Texas ,fMGCff DeKoven ZV2 years One Recruiting Medal: one Citation Star tor two recruits: Sergeant, Company Acad- emy Football one yearp Academy Tennis one year. Pet Peeve: Comish conferences in Comisl'1 room. Mac, one of A's most staunch sup- porters, ran into some tough luck this year. In his 2Vz years here, he was known and liked by everyone, and we all hated to say good-bye to him. Good luck, Mac, we know you will come out on top. lack Edward Mc Queston 185 Puritan Avenue Highland Park, Michigan MacTavish DeK oven 3 years Dragon Club one year: Staff Sergeant, Com- pany F 7 Choir two years: three Silver Stars: Honorable Mention French II: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one yearp Iunior Football one year: Lightweight Football one yearg Mayor Cerrnak Medal: Dads' Club Medal. Pet Peeve: Guys who leave doors open after taps. The Little General was F Company's name for one of the swellest fellows we know. We are going to miss you, lack, but we know we will be seeing you on the top of the ladder some day. So good luck, and just keep using that level head oi yours together with old persistent plugging. Edwin August Meyer, Ir. 400 Sheridan Boad Menominee, Michigan Ted Kemper 3 years Cadet Review Staff one year: Staff Sergeant, Company B : Academy Football two years: Academy Golf two years: Crack Platoon one year: Inter-Platoon Competition three years: Winner, Iune Company Competition one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: lndividual Military Drill one year. Pet Peeve: Mac Schultz swooning for hours before a mirror. Ed was one of B's hardest working non- coms. He has won a host of friends while here at St. Iohn's. The possessor of a great personality and a witty sense of humor, he will be remembered long in the hallways oi Ernest George Michalakis 5632 North Spaulding Avenue Chicago, Illinois Mike DeKoven 2 years Corporal, Company A : Lightweight Basket- ball one year: Academy Baseball two years: monogram in Academy Baseball. Pet Peeve: Efficiency and Lieutenant Peterson. Mikes ready cheerfulness could be de- pended upon to bring a smile from anyone. Besides that, he was an asset to his company as a non-com. We know the Greek has a great future ahead of him as a restaurant man. Daniel H. Mielke 5614 North Spaulding Avenue Chicago, Illinois Mickalo Kemper 2 years Private First Class, Company BH: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year. Pet Peeve: Two-faced women. One of the wits of Battling B was Mickalo. Everyone in B will long re- member his unending flow of witty remarks. With a sense of humor like that, Mick, we know that you can't fail at anything. Sherman Rowe Miller 190 East Division Street Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Creep DeKoven 4 years One Recruiting Medal: Captain, Company EH: Acolytes one year: Officers' Club one year: Academy Football three years: Acade- my Golf four years: Lightweight Football two years: two letters and gold awards in Light- weight Football: Honor Guard three years: Chicago Tribune Medal: Order of Merit Medal: Thanksgiving Hop Committee one year: Mid- winter Hop Committee one year. Pet Peeve: Chick' s clearly defined memo- randums. Here was one of the truly great officers of the school. He was not one who put on an act just for the benefit of the main drag, but who worked steadily and quietly for the good of his company. E will miss his steadying in- fluence next year, but they will never forget The Creep, who was always ready to go to bat for one of his boys. 186 Harvey Mirman 137 Plover Street Stevens Point, Wisconsin Harv Abbie Kemper 4 years Sergeant, Company F : Academy Football one year: Academy Basketball one year: Academy Baseball one year: Honorable Men- tion Commercial Arithmetic: Inter-Platoon Com- petition one year: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: Hammerschmidt New Boy Medal: Iunior Foot- ball one year: Midget Basketball one year. Pet Peeve: A. G. A. remarks at drill. Harvey was one of the plugging sergeants of Fighting F who helped to make it the success it was. His smile and ready ability to make friends was what endeared him most to those who had contact with him. Iohn Laub Mohun, III 1445 Norfolk Avenue Westchester, Illinois lack DeKoven 1 year Private, Company BH: Academy Football one year: Academy Track one year: S Club one year: letters and gold awards in Academy Track and Football: Crack Platoon one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition. Pet Peeve: Wise Old Boys. lack was one of B Company's best new boys. His sparkling personality made him many friends. He made a good record in B this year, and will always be remembered as a swell fellow. Melvin Kenneth Nissen l03l East Howard Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin ,, Oljen Kemper 2 years Private First Class, Company A : Choir one year: Academy Baseball one year: S Club one year: letter and gold award in Academy Baseball. Pet Peeve: The smell of CSanderson'si Sunday meals. Olie was A Company's prize Swede. An expert baseball player, he earned the job he held on the pitching staff. Mel will always be remembered for introducing Dog Latin to A Company. Ken's language will be spoken as long as there is an A Company to speak it. Dale Gordon Olson 1712 Beverly Place Berkeley, California DCO Don Kemper 3 years Supply Sergeant, Company A : Class Stone Fourth Craftsman: Orchestra three years: Honor Guard two years: Honorable Mention Butte Courtesy Medal: McKay Memorial Medal. Pet Peeve: Guys who won't let other fellows sleep. Dale came to A at the beginning of the year and made friends very quickly. He was made supply sergeant of A and did his job well. You've been a friend to all, Dale, good luck to you. 88 Rudolph Ondracek, Ir. l824 South :Oak Park Avenue Berwyn, lllinois ' 'C ree po DeK oven 2 years Dragon Club one year: one Recruiting Medal: Sergeant, Company C : Boxing one year: two Silver Stars, Honorable Mention Modern History: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Win- ter Drill Competition. Pet Peeve: A blimp on patrol. Rudy in his years here at St. Iohn's set out to do a lot, and always came out on top. As a sergeant in he did a fine job. We can wish you all the luck in the world, but with your ability you probably won't need it. William Iames Ordman 9018 Iackson Park Boulevard Wauwatosa, Wisconsin YoYo Kemper 5 years Staff Sergeant, Company BH: Lightweight Football four years: monogram in Lightweight Football two years: Winner, Iune Company Competition one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year. Pet Peeve: Customs, tradition and red tape. YoYo was B Company's big fellow with the big heart. His cheertulness and personality will always be remembered in the halls of Harrison Airners Oury 8236 Clyde Avenue Chicago, Illinois HHGUYH DeKoven 2 years One Recruiting Medal: Sergeant, Company D : Choir two years: Glee Club one year: Orchestra one year: Lightweight Football one year: Boxing Medal: monogram and gold award in Lightweight Football: IOOCX-J Man two years: Crack Platoon one year: Boar's Head Procession one year. Pet Peeve: The inefficient ten man complement of our squad. Harry is a fellow the boys of D will long remember. He was never without a cheer- ful word for his companions in No matter what it was that he partcipated in, he was a success. Harry was an all around fellow and a friend of all. Iohn McCann Palmer 311 Warren Avenue Hartland, Wisconsin Hooch Kemper 2 years Private First Class, Company A : Academy Track one year. Pet Peeve: Cream colored Pontiacs and guys who drive them, and the bored of discipline. It will be a long time before the men of A forget Hooch. His house in Hartland, five miles from school, was always open to Whoever wanted to come along. Many a good time was had in the Packard Clipper. Good luck in sand and gravel, Hooch. 9 William Franklin Peacock 3179 Armour Street Port Huron, Michigan Bill Deli' oven 3 years One Recruiting Medal: three Citation Stars for four recruits: Staff Sergeant, Company GH: Swaggerstick Club one year: Academy Tennis two years: Honor Guard one year: Best Set- Up Cadet one year: Honorable Mention Butte Courtesy Medal: Boar's Head Procession :one year: Holmes New Boy Medal. Peet Peeve: Cigarette smoke. Bill was a great guy, and really worked hard for G Company. In his three years here, he has made a lot of friends and an excellent record for himself. Although We know Bill isn't the most modest fellow in G, and he know it, too, we know he'll always be on top. Bernard Ioseph Peck 5000 North Cumberland Boulevard Milwaukee, Wisconsin Bernie Barnyard DeK oven 5 years One Recruiting Medal: Lieutenant, President's Staff: Officers' Club one year: Academy Foot- ball one year: Academy Track three years: S Club two years: monograms in Lightweight Football and Basketball: letter and gold award in Academy Track: Lightweight Football two years: Lightweight Basketball one year: Win- ner, Iune Company Competition two years: Thanksgiving Hop Committee one year: Mid- Winter Hop Committee one year. Pet Peevez Why can't Major Fletcher and I be friends? Bernie has been the mainstay of the Staff this year. His helping hand and ready smile led him deep into the hearts of all those with whom he had contact. Good luck to a swell friend. Elton Linwood Puffer 18 Monteray Avenue Dayton, Chio Puff DeKoven 3 years Supply Sergeant, Company D 7 Honor Guard one year. Pet Peeve: Lieutenant Peterson and Captain Williams. As Supply Sergeant of Puff did a great job. Always there when needed, he proved himself capable of shouldering the responsibilties necessary to be a success. The best of everything to you, Puff, we're going to miss you. Edward D. Pullen 109 East Hill Street Lead, South Dakota Clem DeKoven I V2 years One Recruiting Medal, Sergeant, Company A 7 Lightweight Basketball one year: Academy Track one year: Academy Rifle two years: second place in Hearst Tournament two years: first place in Sixth Service Command Rifle Match two years: two gold awards in Acad- emy Rifle. Pet Peeve: Capt. Willy. Ed was only with us one and one-half years, but during that time, he made many friends, and managed to become one of the mainstays of the rifle team. A true A Com- pany man, we were all sorry to see Clem leave us. You were a true friend, and we want you to know that We will never forget you. 2 Arno Rudolph Rieger 9032 lackson Park Boulevard Wauwatosa, Wisconsin ,,RudY,, DeKoven 4 years One Recruiting Medal: Captain, Company DH: Choir two years: Glee Club one year: Officers' Club one year: Academy Track two years: Crack Platoon one year: Inter-Platoon Competition two years: Honor Guard three years: one Merit Chevron: Thanksgiving Hop Committee one year: Boar's Head Procession one year: Midwinter Hop Committee one year. Pet Peeve: Disobedience. Arno's dimpled smile was familiar to all the school. You just couldn't help liking a fellow like that. He had more friends than it is possi- ble to count. He was admired by all be- cause he was fair and just and not afraid to call 'em as he saw 'em. D Company was fortunate to have such a skipper. Charles A. Sachs 245 Lonsdale Avenue Dayton, Ohio Charlie Atlas DeK oven 4 years Staff Sergeant, ,Presidents Staff: Academy Tennis one year: Academy Track one year: Commercial Mathematics Medal: Commercial Studies Medal: lnter-Platoon Competition one year: Honor Guard three years: Trapshooting two years. Pet Peeve: Cadet officers who gripe about official duty, and I. N. P. 's teaching of disci- pline. If there was anyone who was important to the proper functioning of the school, it was Charlie, As the clerk of the Adjutant's office, he kept the mail moving smoothly and effi- ciently. His iob entailed a lot of boring de- tails, but he always had a cheerful smile and a pleasant explanation for anyone with a complaint. Don Edward Schoenhaar 1403 Locust Street Sterling, Illinois Don juan Kemper 4 years One Recruiting Medal: one Citation Star for two recruits: Lieutenant, Company A : Choir one year: Officers' Club one year: Honor Guard one year: Sergeant Ralph Pratt Layne Medal: Thanksgiving Hop Committee two years: Midwinter Hop Committee one year. Pet Peeve: Local Board No. 2 and those who can't understand. Don Iuan was another of A's great Casa- novas. He had many feminine admirers both on and off the campus. When Don gets in the Army, he'll probably ask his C. O. for that hour after taps for social reasons. He made a very able platoon leader, and during parades, A won the lines many times under him. Fred Iames Schroeder, Ir. Curtis, Nebraska F ritz DeKoven 2 years Sergeant, Company CU: Class Stone Keeper of the Plumb: Choir two years: Glee Club one year: Academy Football two years: Light- weight Basketball two years: Academy Tennis two years: S Club one year: monogram in Lightweight Basketball, letters and gold awards in Lightweight and Academy Football: 1002 Man one year: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: Boar's Head Procession one year: Wawak Medal. Pet Peeve: Faculty officers who creep around looking for trouble, and usually find it. From the picture above, it is easy to see that F. I. is as rugged as they come. A star lineman and all around athlete is only the beginning. Teamed up with the Wrangler from Texas, Fred kept the girls of Downer sighing their hearts out. Upon graduation, The Curtis Kid is going to the University of Michi- gan to study his real love, Law. 6? rr L i??:1 194 Clarence M. Schulter Heustis Street Yorkville, Illinois Cal DeKoven 2 years Private First Class, Company B , Choir one year, Glee Club one year, bronze Choir Medal. Pet Peeve: A certain faculty officer's aversion to Windsor knots and the unusual food. Tall, muscular, good looking and a swell fellow describes Cal. A great fellow with many friends and a lot in store for him is the only fitting description that can be given. Harvey Charles Schuster Delafield, Wisconsin Harv Kemper 4 years Corporal, Company C , Academy Hockey two years, Academy Track two years, S Club two years, two letters and gold awards in Academy Hockey, monogram in Academy Track, Crack Platoon one year, Winner, Iune Company Competition two years, Winner, Winter Drill Competition two years. Pet Peeve: Extra drill periods. Casanova and king of the tall stories-that's what you would call Harv. Going out with the guys and girls usually came first, then the books. So long to a great guy and a real pal. Bruno Carl Seifert, Ir. l6l3 Division Street Muskegon, Michigan Hsin Delioveri l V2 years Private First Class, Company D g Crack Pla- toon one year. Pet Peeve: Willie. Si was rather a quiet boy, but with his genial smile and friendly manner, he gained a host of friends during his stay here at St. Iohn's. His blond hair was the envy oi many a cadet, and his sense of humor left nothing to be desired. William Robert Shaw 1609 West State Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin Bill Kemper 3 years Private First Class, Company B g Swagger- stick Club one year: Academy Basketball one yearg Academy Baseball one year: monogram in Academy Baseball: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one yearg Roy F. Farrand Medal. Pet Peeve: Walks after taps. Bill was one oi the mainstays oi A this year. Although he may not have been tops with the Main Drag, he certainly made them sit up and take notice at Government lnspec- tion. The kind oi common sense he showed then will help him to solve his life-'s problems. Robert Louis Silberman 340 Oakdale Avenue Chicago, Illinois Bob Kemper 3 years Dragon Club two years: Trumpeter Board one year: Cadet Review Staff three years: Supply Sergeant, Company B : Choir one year: Swaggerstick Club one year: Academy Foot- ball one year: Academy Hockey two years: Academy Crew one year: S Club one year: letter and gold award in Academy Crew, Kemper-DeKoven Crew Medal: two Silver Stars: Honorable Mention Physics Medal: three Cadet Review Emblems: Honor Guard two years: Winner, Iune Competition one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year. Pet Peeve: 5:30 A. M. Crew practice. Bob was B Company's supply sergeant this year, and as such, one of the mainstays of the company. Not only in his military work, but also along the scholastic field, he was proficient. His many fine qualities will long live in the hearts of true B men. Irwin Sheldon Steinberg 415 Aldine Avenue Chicago, Illinois HIIVI, DeKoven 3 Years Corporal, Company CH: Crack Platoon one year: lnter-Platoon Competition three years: Winner, Iune Company Competition one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year. Pet Peeve: Whats wrong with big feet?'? Irv was C Company's perennial cor- poral. He never did anything too spectacular, but it's the fellows like him that make the good-byes at graduation so hard. ln his three years here, he has worked hard and con- scientiously, and made a real contribution to his company and school. Norman Lee Stevens 401 East Chicago Road Sturgis, Michigan Steve DeKoven 3- V2 years Captain, Company B : Class Vice President: Class Stone Conductor: Officers' Club one year: Academy Football two years: Academy Basketball two years: Lightweight Basketball two years: S Club two years: Captain of DeKoven Club one year: Office of Treasurer in Officers' Club one year: letter and gold award in Academy Basketball: Winner, lune Company Competition one year: Winner, Win- ter Drill Competition two years: one Merit Chevron: one Chicago Tribune Medal: Order of Merit Medal: Thanksgiving Hop Committee one year: Midwinter Hop Committee one year: Athletic Committee one year. Pet Peeve: Basketball tournaments and formal- iti9S. Steve, captain of B this year, combined qualities of leadership, friendliness and effi- ciency to bring his company out to the top. These abilities are sure to bring a swell fellow who deserves it the best of everything. Richard Hugh Sucher l8ll2 Woodingham Drive Detroit 21, Michigan Such DeKoven 4 years Private First Class, Company D : Choir one year: Rifle Team three years: Academy Foot- ball one year: Academy Track two years: Academy Crew one year: three monograms and gold awards in Academy Rifle: first place medals in Sixth Service Command Rifle Match and Hearst Tournament: Flying Club one year. Pet Peeve: Norlie and his pencil. Dick's enthusiasm for everything he did is probably his key to success. There was never anything that he entered that he didn't carry out with vim and vigor. I-lis smile and pleasant ways will make him a hard man to forget, 197 Paul Neil Sweet 4043 King Avenue Kalamazoo, Michigan Kemper 2 years Private, Company AH: Class Poet: Choir one yearg Academy Golf one year, Academy Crew one year: S Club one year: monogram and gold award in Lightweight Basketballp letter and gold award in Academy Crew, Kemper- DeKoven Crew Medal. Pet Peeve: Pete and his ideas of a little Berlin. Well, Paul, you have been a most superior fellow to know, and your two years in A Company have really gotten you places. You can be more than sure that all of us will re- member you long, so keep up the good work. Clifford Allen Taylor 302 lackson Street Spring Lake, Michigan Cliff DeKoven I year Private, Company A g Choir one year, Acade- my Golf one year, letter and gold award in Academy Golf: Honorable Mention Trigonomo- try. Pet Peeve: Reveille at 6:15. One of A Company's best new boys and later a good old boy is descriptive of Cliff Taylor. He was an excellent golfer and an even better student. Many cadets owe Cliff their undying thanks for helping them pass Physics. We know that you will do at least as well in life as you have done here at St. lohn's. Paul C. Teas, Ir. 4503 Glenwick Lane Dallas, Texas Tex Wrangler Kemper 2 years Trumpeter Board one year: Sergeant, Com- pany A : Class Stone Second Craftsman: Choir one year: Glee Club one year: Acolytes one year: Academy Football two years: Acade- my Basketball two years: Academy Track two years: S Club two years: Captain of Acade- my Track Team one year: Office of Director in Kemper Club one year: two letters and gold awards in Academy Track: letters and gold awards in Academy Football and Basketball: first place Heavyweight Boxing one year: first place 200 yard dash and 100 yard dash in Kemper-DeKoven Track Meet: 1002, Man one year: Boar's Head Procession two years. Pet Peeve: These cotton-picking Yankees who don't understand the artistic quality of Coon- Mountain music. The Wrangler was really tops here at school. As a football and track man, he had but few superiors, and as a friend, he was one of the best. Watch out for those Mountain Dew brews, Tex, and keep the dogies roll- ing. Harold Raymond Teibel Pt. R. No. l, U. S. 30 6- 41 Dyer, Indiana ,,HcUy,, Kemper 2 years Sergeant, Company D : Choir two years: Swaggerstick Club one year: Lightweight Foot- ball one year: Lightweight Basketball two years: Academy Baseball one year: S Club one year: monogram and gold award in Light- weight Basketball: letter and gold award in Academy Baseball: Crack Platoon one year: Honor Guard one year: bronze Choir Medal. Pet Peeve: Two faced faculty officer Creep. We of D will always remember Harry because of his perpetual smile. This smile will be his beacon to a victory in the battle of life as well as an attraction to all who meet him. 9 if T 200 Iohn Vincent Thoren 7923 Princeton Avenue Chicago, Illinois I.V. DeKoven 3 years First Sergeant, Company C : Class Orator: Swaggerstick Club one year: Boxing one year: Boxing monogram: Crack Platoon one year: Winner, lune Company Competition one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year. Pet Peeve: Did I get any mail today? and Are we on bounds? l. V. in his three years here at St. Iohn's has made a truly enviable record all the way around. C Compar1y's success this year was Won in a large part through his efforts. We won't forget what you did here for a long time, but it's what you are that we will remember even longer. George Marshall Trammell Thompsons Station, Tennessee HTH UTI-QITIU Kemper 2 years Corporal, Company C : Class Stone Third Consecrator: Academy Golf two years: Acade- my Baseball one year: Captain of Golf Team one year: Office of Director in Kemper Club one year: monogram and gold award in Light- weight Basketball: two letters and gold awards in Academy Golf: Iohn Wetherby Golf Throphy: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Win- ter Drill Competition one year. Pet Peeve: Peterson and Kennedy making late after taps inspections. T was one of the quieter members of C Company. He had a good time for himself in his easy way. He had many friends, and was a swell fellow. We'll certainly miss old Success and happiness are sure to come to him. Oscar Walter Unger 208 South Maple Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Ozzie DeKover1 3 years Sergeant, Company GH: Academy Track one year. Pet Peeve: Company Commanders. Ozzie was just one oi those fellows you couldn't help but like. The way he stood and the tilt of his head were typical of only him. He made a fine scholastic record at St. Iohn's. Keep up that smile, Ozzie, Thomas Corwin Van Housen, III 405 East Roosevelt Street Appleton, Wisconsin ,,VCm,, ,,SHm,, ,,Tim,, DeKoven 2 years One Recruiting Medalg Private First Class, Company DH: Choir two years: Glee Club two yearsg Academy Football two years: Lightweight Basketball two years, Academy Tennis two years: S Club two years: Cap- tain ot Academy Football Team one yearp Doubles Tennis Trophy: monogram and gold award in Lightweight Basketball, letter and gold award in Academy Tennisg Crack Platoon one year, Honor Guard one yearp Boar's Head Procession two years: bronze Choir Medal. Pet Peeve: Kernpers who sit on the DeKoven side during K-D football game, or the B.D. Teddy is one fellow who will not be for- gotten. He always had a smile and his humor made him popular and endeared him to his fellow cadets. Keep that smile, Ted, and you'll come out on top. 202 Richard Iohn Wagner 84 Bowyer Road United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland HVVQQH Kemper 4 years Cadet Review Staff one year: Private, Com- pany A : Choir two years: Glee Club one year: Acolytes three years: Swaggerstick Club one year: Boar's Head Procession two years. Pet Peeve: Amateur barbers, and no hot water when you want to shave. Wag joined A Company just this year, but he knew how to live up to its standards. With his Sinatra voice and that hair of his, he was quite a Casanova. He took part in winter sports, too, especially sleigh riding. Good luck in college, Wag. George Arthur Wait Oxford, Michigan Kemper l year Private, Company B : Academy Football one year: Academy Basketball one year: Academy Track one year: S Club one year: letter and gold award in Academy Football: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: Boar's Head Procession one year. Pet Peeve: Making bed before mess. In one year, George became the most famous of the B Sub boys. His fame as a great eater spread very fast, especially when Lieu- tenant Lerch called him up to the balcony to see if his health was all right. He was always ready with a story, especially about the farm. He will long be remembered throughout the corps. Lemuel David Walker 3611 King's Highway lackson, Mississippi Lembo Dixie Kemper l year Private, Company AH: Academy Track one year: S Club one yearg letter and gold award in Academy Trackg Honorable Mention Blood- good Medal. Pet Peeve: Peterson's after taps strategy. Despite the fact that Count Limbo de Mauss- pant hates women, they somehow seem to always cater to his Southern drawl. Famous for his expert hurdling, he is equally famous when coupled with his fellow Southerner, Teas, in making moonshine whiskey from corn. Richard Frank Walker 220 Lake Drive South Milwaukee, Wisconsin UFOSH DeKoven 3 years Staff Sergeant, Company DH: Academy Foot- ball two yearsg Academy Track two years: Honorable Mention United States Historyg Crack Platoon one year. Pet Peeve: Guys who can't close doors. Walker had many talents and always man- aged to get a good scholastic average, but I think his greatest talent was being a friend to everyone. And that talent is worth all the rest put together. We'll miss you, and may you have the best of luck. O Richard E. Wanland 5752 North Kercheval Chicago, Illinois Bunny DeKoven 2 years Dragon Club one year: Corporal, Company BH: Choir two years: two Gold Stars: three Silver Stars: Honorable Mention Chemistry: lOO'Xu Man two years: Honor Guard one year: Winner, lune Company Competition one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition: bronze Choir Medal. Pet Peeve: Tatoo formations. Bunny made a place for himself in B with his wanting to help everyone. He has always been willing to aid anyone, and to solve their problems for them. Having passed radar, he will be a swell pal to his fellow Navy men. Orville Hamilton Warwick, Ir. Inverness Countryside Palatine, Illinois Dick DeK oven 3 years Trumpeter Board one year: one Recruiting Medal: one Citation Star for two recruits: Staff Sergeant, Company BH: Choir two years: Academy Golf two years: Academy Track one year: Academy Crew two years: S Club one year: letter and gold award: Honor Guard one year: Winner, lune Company Competition one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition two years. Pet Peevez Fellows who want favors, but will never return them. The Navy's gain will be St. Iohn's loss when Orv joins the radar training school. In his three years, he has gained many friends, and no matter where he goes, he will always be remembered. 04 Robert Royal Wheeler Shelby, Michigan Harve DeKoven 1 year Trurnpeter Board one year: Private, Company B : Academy Tennis one year: Academy Hockey one year: Winner, Winter Drill Com- petition one year. Pet Peeve: Having to wrestle with Ordman, Hunding and Dickson all at the same time. Harve was one of the B Sub boys. We will always remember his ready smile and easy ways. He leaves a good many friends behind as he takes leave of Battling B. He is sure to be a success in whatever .he under- takes. Allan Carl Wiener 15366 Piedmont Boulevard Detroit 23, Michigan MAIN Kemper 2 years Corporal, Company C : Choir two years: Glee Club two years: bronze Choir Medal: Butte Courtesy Medal. Pet Pee-ve: Houdlett and his pleasingly plump- ness. You couldn't call Al spectacular, but just the same, he made good use of his two years here all the way around. His pleasant dis- position and his genuine friendly kindness won him friends wherever he went, whatever he did. 206 Donald Sears Willis 417-38th Street Place Des Moines, lowa ,,StQg,, Kemper 2 years Corporal, Company BH: Rifle Team two years: Academy Golf one year: Academy Track one year: two monograms and gold awards in Academy Rifle: Crack Platoon one year: Win- ner, lune Company Competition one year Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year two first place medals in Hearst Tournament two first place medals in Sixth Service Com mand Rifle Matches. 1 f 1 Pet Peeve: Ordman borrowing clothes when no one is looking. A finer fellow than Stag would be Very hard to find. Never has there been a more fair and square fellow than Don. His subtle wit will long be remembered by all who knew him. He is one boy who is sure to make friends wherever he goes. Gordon Eric Winter 210 South Cleburn Street Grand Island, Nebraska Gordo DeK oven 2 years Private, Company A : Class Dator: Swagger- stick Club one year: Orchestra one year: Academy Football one year: Academy Track one year: Lightweight Football one year: Academy Baseball two years: S Club two years: Office of Director in DeKoven Club one year: Boxing two years: All-Conference Tackle one year: six Track Medals: letters and gold awards in Academy Baseball, Track, and Football. Pet Peeve: S. I. square deals and Pete's O. D. 's inspections. Gordo was really tops in anything he did, and his familiar Abdul will always be re- membered here at St. Iohn's. As a football player, there was none superior, and his abili- ty to throw the shot and discus made him out- standing. We hope you will keep up the good work. Ganscramilik. Arthur Edwin Wiselogel 6lOl Sheridan Ftoad Chicago, Illinois ,,Art,f ,,WiSC,, DeKoven 4 years Lieutenant, Presidents Staff, Officers' Club one year, Academy Football one yearg Academy Hockey one yearg Academy Track one yeary IOUVQ Man two years: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year: Thanksgiving Hop Committee. Pet Peeve: Promotion orders with ditto marks. Art, a boy with a smile for everyone, graduated a looey on the President's Staff, and certainly earned his position. We shall miss you, Art, for a long time to come. Your ability to make friends will be a real asset throughout your life. William Iohn Wittbold The Willows Grosse lle, Michigan tHot Pilot! Kemper 1 year Trumpeter Board one year: Private, Company B 5 Flying Club one year: Office of Flight Officer in Flying Club: Winner, Winter Drill Competition one year. Pet Peeve: Guys wrestling on my bed. The Terror of the Flying Club was only with us one year, but he made a lot of friends during that time. He was full of witty remarks, and always had a smile ready. Perhaps some- day in the future, H. P. will fly over the parade ground and disrupt a parade and re- view. We'll be watching for him. Iohn Henry Wolf, Ir. 7540 Yates Avenue Chicago, lllinois lack DeK oven I year Private, Company BH: Choir one year: Acade- my Basketball one year: Academy Track one year: S Club one year: letter and gold award in Academy Basketball: letter in Academy Track. Pet Peeve: Running to formations. lack was a great basketball player and was noted for his athletic ability. We in B will always remember his cheerful disposition, and his supplements to the conversation of the company about his Chicago adventures. May your success continue. Donald Douglas Wolff l346 Norfolk Avenue Westchester, Illinois D.D DeK oven 2 years One Recruiting Medal: one Citation Star for two recruits: Corporal, Company B : Light- weight Football one year: Academy Baseball two years: Crack Platoon one year: Honor Guard one year: Winner, Winter Drill Com- petition one year: Winner, lune Company Competition one year. Pet Peeve: Cadets who don't close the door when they leave the room. Red Beard, better known as El Lobo oi Spanish ll, was a constant seeker of bargain days. His good disposition was well known in the halls of No matter where you go, your friendly spirit will win you friends. Mark William Huber 117 South Eighth Avenue West Bend, Wisconsin Post Graduate 1945 Norman Hamilton Van Syckel Douqlas, Michigan Post Graduate 1945 2 First Class Statistics HARDEST WORKING CADET Eaton ------- 32 Allen - - 17 lung ' ' - - 16 Rieqer - - - - 14 21 cadets received votes LEAST APPRECIATED CADET Iunq ------- 1 4 Mclntvre - - - 1 O Gross ---- - 9 Teas ---- - 9 32 cadets received votes CADET MOST IN LOVE Mclames ------ 26 Kirsch ---- - 1 7 Schoenhaar - - - - l 6 31 cadets received votes MOST EF FICIENT CADET Iunq - ------ 23 Rieqer ---- - 22 Allen ---- - 1 4 22 cadets received votes MOST MODEST CADET Miller ------- 1 5 Allen - - - - 1 3 lung ---- - 13 3-3 cadets received votes MOST SOLDIERLY CADET Bredemeier ------ 40 Rieqer 1 ---- - 26 14 cadets received votes CADET LEAST AFFECTED BY FAIR SEX Sachs ------- 26 Kirchheimer - - - 13 27 cadets received votes MOST CONCEITED CADET Schoenhaar ----- Bredemeier - - - 17 cadets received votes LAZIEST CADET I-laase Felt - Linkman Ordman 29 cadets received votes BIGGEST GRAFTER Haase ------ Hall ---- Schulter ----- 11 cadets received votes WISEST NEW CADET Wait ------ Wolf, 1. H. - Edler - Mohun ---- 13 cadets received votes BEST ALL AROUND FELLOW Davis Francis - - - - - Winter Stevens ---- 25 cadets received votes BEST ATHLETE Winter Eaton 11 cadets received votes BEST STUDENT lunq ----- 8 cadets received votes First Class Statistics MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED lunq ------ Davis Stevens - - Allen ---- 22 cadets received votes MOST PUGNACIOUS CADET Winter ----- - Gilbert ----- Linkman - - - 21 cadets received votes MOST POPULAR CADET Winter ----- - Davis Francis ---- Stevens ---- 21 cadets received votes MOST POPULAR CAPTAIN Davis ---- - - Stevens - - - - 6 captains received votes MOST POPULAR LIEUTENANT Allen ------ Gilbert - Hunding Massey ---- 9 lieutenants received votes MOST POPULAR SERGEANT Erkelenz ----- Eaton ----- 24 serqeants received votes MOST POPULAR CORPORAL Francis ----- - Willis ------ Trammell ---- 13 corporals received votes HOME STATE Illinois ----- - 42 Wisconsin - 31 Michigan - 26 Iowa - 5 Ohio - 5 Oklahoma 5 Nebraska 3 Minnesota 2 Tennessee 2 Texas - 2 California l Indiana - 1 Maryland 1 Massachusetts 1 New Mexico D l South Dakota l Mexico - l COLLEGE PREFERRED Northwestern ------ 18 Illinois - - 12 Michigan - - 11 Wisconsin - - 11 M. I. T. - 7 Michigan State - 6 Miami - Ohio State U. S. N. A. Purdue - Stanford - U. S. M. A. - Harvard - Oklahoma 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 - - - - - - Z 20 colleges received single preference vote. tvi Mothers' Day May l3, the day set aside for mothers all through the country, was celebrated at St. lohn's on a beautiful Wisconsin spring day. The mothers started arriving around l0:00 A. M., and continued to arrive until they sat down to dinner in the mess hall with their sons. Through the courtesy of the Dads' Club, each mother received a white Carnation and a badge of crimson and purple, the school colors, which identified them as St. lohn's mothers. After being seated in the mess hall for dinner, General Farrand, the president, wel- comed them with a short talk. He expressed the sentiment that they should let nothing in- terfere with their happiness on this, their day. From then until parade time, cadets could he seen proudly leading their mothers around the campus, enjoying themselves thoroughly. When 4:00 P. M. arrived, the fathers had re- turned to escort the mothers to the parade. The mothers formed alongside the reviewing officer to receive the salute of the loattalion as it passed in review. The band also hon- ored them with a special piece, Mother Machreef' At 5:00 P. M., the mothers were invited to stay for Evensong in the chapel. After this, another pleasant Mothers' Day passed into our history. 212 Agn... S i . .dm .. Memorial Day At 11:30 on May 30, Memorial Day, the corps of cadets assembled on the gravel path and marched to their places on three sides of the Court of Honor. The uniform for the occasion was dress with white trousers. When the companies were in position, the band played the hymn, Nearer My God To Thee. Lieutenant Colonel Charles T. Smythe, Commandant of Cadets, then gave the dedi- cation. He said that this solemn meeting was a pause for a brief time in the busy day in order to remember those men and women who have died in the war service of our country all the way from the battle of Lex- ington to the battle for Okinawa. More than ever before in our history, this Memorial Day should be one of solemn re- flection and high resolve, not one of foolish- ness and play. Thousands of men have left the United States, never to return. And many thousands more will carry mental and physi- cal scars for the remainder of their days. Two years ago on this occasion, I said, 'God grant that by next Memorial Day the United Nations may have again made the world a safe and decent place in which to live. But if not, let us resolve to keep the faith-to fight on, each in his own place, until the flag flies again from Corregidor and Ba- taan, until the little people can walk their streets and fields in peace again-until the hooked cross of Hitler lies amid the ruins of his mad dreams. Thus let us pledge on this solemn day.' Much of that hope has been realized. The European enemy has bowed in uncondi- tional surrender. The savage enemy in the Pacific whose spokesman was going to dic- tate terms of peace in the White House, finds his capital in ruins, his stolen empire shrink- ing daily, and has yet to face the full fury of an outraged people. Yes, we have come a long way from the smoking wreckage of Pearl Harbor. At the close of his dedication, Colonel Smythe read the roll of St. lohn's gold star men in this war, with a few words concern- ing where each man had died for his country. When he had finished, the band played America and then Cadet Captain Iohn C. lung, senior captain of the battalion, stepped forward to place a memorial wreath at the foot of the flag staff in the Court of Honor. Three volleys were then fired by a cadet firing squad, under the command of Cadet Lieutenant Bernard I. Peck. Taps were sounded by Cadets Edler and Huismann, with one bugler stationed at the Court of Honor and the other at a distance, so that he might pick up each phrase and echo it. To the Colors was then sounded, and the flag was raised to the top of the staff. After a few prayers by the Academy chap- lain, the Reverend M. O. Gruber, the bene- diction was given and the corps marched back to the gravel path, where the corps was dismissed. TF... .. . mga.. . 'WZEIX ,..'dZ ' LM -HMHW llIllllll ' .r...,.fb,'1 ...nine 'C C -wwhwwwwv EHEMHHEMI m A- N- ww-'AM' PRESIDENT III!! filing limo shown in the date line W lvlvtrtrnx uid day fatter! is STANDARD TIME an point. at ongm. Time of rewipl :STANDARD TIME mt POI!!! of dmtihldw AUT8 23f22 lt- EXTRA GOVT:CHICAGO ILL JUNE 17 1252A THE PRESIDENT SAINT JOHNS MILITARY ACADEMYSDELAFIELD WIS: SAINT JOHNS MILITARY ACADEMY SELECTED AS AISI HONOR MILITARY SCHOOL HINETEEN FORTY FIVE PERIOD SECRETARY OF WAR EXTENDS CONGRATULATIONS END SPXOBR: .4 fr ft . 3-r uuo TAG 1.'1As1-xmerom DC 152f?Zq313,...w'fi'j,e4' ,919Am. f'w1,E?gf. V A H-fn --',,,',,,,. n 'MM' imspgc HONOR trt.IMLIIT ARY SPXOBFI, TAG 1622022 Government Inspection Although Government Inspection was held in a different manner than usual this year, the corps of cadets and the military staff were confident that the outcome would be a triumphant one. Two officers of the Sixth Corps Area in- spected the school on the fifth of February, making a thorough inspection of barracks, then quizzing the cadets on various theoretical subjects, and watching practical demonstra- tions of close order drill. Having passed this test satisfactorily, the military staff started to groom the corps for the big event of the year, Government Inspec- tion on May 21, and 22. The week prior to the inspection was spent in reviewing the many subjects that had been taught through- out the past year. The day before the in- spection the cadets were busy preparing their rooms, as well as cleaning their rifles and mess equipment for the oncoming occasion. Then on Monday morning the inspectors went through the barracks, observing the ap- pearance of all the rooms, and asking various questions of many of the men. Then they moved outside for a review and inspection formation which was followed by various demonstrations of close order drill by Com- pany This was followed by a brilliant ex- hibition of extended order drill by one war strength platoon of G Company, and an attack and defense problem by A and B Companies. Then came hours upon hours of quizzing on theoretical and practical subjects, such as machine gun, military law and rifle marks- manship. Although the weather was unsatis- factory part of the time, the inspection went right on schedule, and was completed on Tuesday afternoon. With the help and supervision of the military Staff, the corps may rightly feel proud of itself for the splendid work that it performed at Government Inspection. Con- gratulations, men, for a job well done. St j'ohn's Honor Guard Governor's Day This year on May 27, the traditional Gov- ernor's Day ceremonies were held. Fifteen years ago Governor's Day had its begin- ning when a group of St. Iohn's cadets were requested by Walter Kohler, governor of Wis- consin at that time, to accompany him to Washington tor the inauguration of President Hoover. The governor was so pleased with this group of cadets that since that time, a day each year has been set aside for Governor's Day. Although this year Governor Goodland was unable to be present at this ceremony, he was ably represented by Lieutenant Gov- ernor Oscar H. Rennebohm. Lieutenant Governor Rennebohrn and his party arrived shortly after two o'cloclc. After the Honor Guard had been inspected by the Lieutenant Governor, he and his party were escorted by the Honor Guard and Academy Band to the home of Lieutenant Colonel Charles T. Smythe. The procession was led by the Academy Band and the Honor Guard by way of the road west of the gymnasium, then on the gravel path towards the Court of Honor, and finally turning until they arrived at the home of Lieutenant Colonel Smythe, where they were met by him. Later Lieutenant Governor Rennebohm made an inspection of the grounds and build- ings. He was escorted by Colonel Mouso and Lieutenant Lerch. A parade and review was scheduled for the afternoon, but due to the weather condi- tions, it was not able to be held. Later in the afternoon, a reception for the visitors was held in the home of Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Srnythe. Soon after this, the Lieutenant Governor and his party left the Academy for Madison. Swaggerstick Club The Swaggerstick Club, one of the oldest organizations at St. 1ohn's, was reorganized in 1941 and 1942. and has since proved to be one of the leading organizations in school for its dramatic entertainment. Membership in the club includes any cadet who has taken active part, by either acting or aiding in the production of the plays produced through- out the year. This year the club made a revival of an old St. Iohn's tradition, the presentation of the lune plays. This is the first time since the club was reorganized that these plays have been presented. The last few years the club has presented a play on Thanksgiving Day and one at the Midwinter festival only. The two plays presented on Friday, lune 8, during Commencement Week were Sub- mergedf' a tragedy depicting the crew of a submarine which has been badly damaged and is unable to surface or signal for help, and A Wedding, a hilarious comedy telling of the trials and tribulations of a prospective bride and groom on the eve of their mare riage. With the help and hindrance of the brides family and the groom's friends, the marriage ceremony is finally accomplished. The difficulties in presenting Sub- merged included not only the search for the 216 necessary pieces of furniture which would be appropriate to that setting, but also the con- struction of a set portraying the interior of the submarine. These difficulties were sur- mounted under the direction of Holleb, who had considerable experience with this type of work. He was assisted by Krensky and Hanson, R. F.: l-lolleb and his crew also did the work on the set tor A Wedding. The touching scenes of Submerged kept the audience sobered, but the hilarious scenes of A Wedding in which Winters, as the groom, spent most of his time groping for his lost collar button, kept the audience in stitches continually. Together, both produc- tions were a great success. lt has usually been the practice to have tryouts for the plays, but this year the casts were picked from the Speech classes. The plays were a Speech project as they came during the final exam week. The casts were required to have minimum scholastic aver- ages of 85 in as much as possible, so that the work on the plays would not interfere with their school work. The plays were efficiently produced under the able supervision of Captain Shake and Lieutenant Perry, Swaggerstick Club faculty officers. Commencement Plays ln accordance with an old St. lohn's cus- tom, the Swaggerstick Club presented the tune plays, Submerged, and A Wedding, Friday, Iune 8, during Commencement week. The presentations were the main attraction of the afternoon. Submerged was a tragedy, the scene of which was the forward compartment in a wrecked and submerged submarine. The al- most perfect setting, built under the direction of Holleb, provided an excellent atmosphere for the play. The cast included Teibel as Dunn, a seaman, Rosten as Shaw, Thoren as Brice, Matsoukas as the commander, Harris as Nobb, and Gilbert as lorgson. The part of Brice, played by Thoren, was by far the most dramatic. Brice changes al- ternately from bullying to cowardly moods. Rosten did an excellent job of portraying Dunn, a philosopher and manly poet. Gil- bert in the tough guy role also did a fine piece of work. A Wedding, the hilarious comedy, was a great success. The scene for this play was the guest bedroom in a country house. Members of the cast were the bridegroorn played by Winter, the bride played by Eaton, Archie, the best man, played by Davis, the groomsman played by Baldock, the bride- groom's mother played by Shaw, W., the brides father played by Hilmes, and the brides aunt played by Erkelenz. Winter's characterization of the groom was extremely well done. He was extremely well voiced in playing the harassed husband-to- be. Eaton's depiction of the fragile but stub- born bride was excellent. Davis as the know it all from experience best man was a riot. Shaw and Erkelenz as the groom's mother and bride's aunt re- spectively were very good, especially consid- ering that the part of portraying the opposite sex is no easy job. Hilmes was very well cast as the bride's father. With his assumed fatherly attitude and ability to look down at others, he was just right. Many thanks to Captain Shake and Lieu- tenant Perry for devoting so much of their free time to the productions to help make them such a success. V-E Day Monday, May 7. Another week had be- gun. At the command Dismissed, the corps filed into the classrooms to begin another week. The first period class went along un- eventfully enough until almost nine o'cloclc. Then sundry cries spread over the campus, The war is over! V-E Day. ln an instant the classrooms were in a bedlam. The cadets wildly trouped to their second period classes. Many instructors im- mediately granted bargain days in order that the cadets might go to their rooms to listen for further details. Other instructors brought radios to their clasrooms. In the interim Cadet Captains lung, Brede- meier and Stevens had gone to Brigadier General Farrand's home to ask for a holiday on behalf of the corps. The General told them he would meet them in his office in about five minutes. Although there was some question at first as to whether a holiday should be declared before the proclamation of surrender by the president of the United States, the General, in view of the fact that the surrender had been signed by General Dwight Eisenhower's 218 headquarters, granted the officers their re quest. The bugler sounded double recall over the public address system and the corps hurried back to the dormitories to dress amid wild whoops for the pajama parade deluxe. The corps dressed in pajamas, long under- wear and various other bizarre forms of un- dress, marched through the Academy build- ings waving swords and beating drums. From the Academy they marched down to the vil- lage of Delafield, where they paraded through the streets venting their enthusiasm in wild cheers. Before the war monument honoring the soldiers of another great World War, the corps paused, saluted and joined voices in reverent song. After the cadets returned to the Academy grounds, a moment of seriousness was again injected as the group formed before the flag, which still flew at half staff in honor of our great Commander-in-Chief. The cadets stood at attention as the band played the national anthem, and with their salutes paid solemn tribute to those gallant men whose sacrifice had made this victory possible. l I Concert Band Captain Frank Thompson Edler Huismann Hoff Kaplan Marco Clarinets Greener Zvonar Wainwright Bicknell Sutherland Shaw, R. Brumbaum Leverenz Mathisen Wilson Rezin Wagoner Piper Saxophones Bench Madsen Hazlett Buqenhaqen Flute Bass Rasmussen Kriz Mostow Matsoukas A. Director Comets Oswald, R. G. Alex Wheeler Purkiss Kinzler Martin Pulliam Stolte Veqors Halinton Hill Drums Thompson, R. L. Hintze Grombach Krensky Miszewski Mclntyre Clover Heynen Newmann Thomson, M. E Hall, D. N. Trombones Baritone Babcock Olson Staqwillo Tossy Herbert Brieqel French Hom Piccolo Oboe Geqyson Trammell Prescott Weller 219 CADET ROBERT EDGAR SMITH l une Individual Drills Each year there are two individual drill competitions, one at Christmas and the other at Commencement. Perhaps the Commence- ment ones are the more significant, for while the Christmas competitions have the old and new boys drilling separately, the Iune drills have all cadets drilling in one body. The winner of this set of drills receives the I. B. Kemper Medal which is considered among the highest school honors. This year the preliminaries were held on Monday, Iune 4, at which all except three men from each company were eliminated. On Military Day, Friday, Iune 8, the twenty- one finalists were assembled on the parade grounds under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Smythe. Because these finalists are the twenty-one best drillers in the Academy, this final drill is put on annually as a regular part of the Commencement program. Lieutenant Colonel Smythe lost no time getting them before the spectators, and soon these men were too busy to be nervous. After several cuts, only four of the original twenty-one were left in the competition, and 220 the drilling picked up to an even more deadly pace. Lieutenant Colonel Smythe tried everything in the books on them, and I think a few others as well, and when this competition was finally brought to a close, these cadets had really been put through the paces. The four cadets competing in this final drill were Cadets Fink, Gross, Smith, B. E., and Oldenburger. When the results were announced on Sunday morning, Private Robert E. Smith of B Company was first. In making the an- nouncement, Lieutenant Colonel Smythe said that Smith might now be said to belong to a small and very exclusive club. He was the second cadet in the history of the school to win the I. B. Kemper Medal as a new cadet. Second place in the competition was won by Cadet Supply Sergeant Ira L. Gross of E Company, and third place by Cadet Lieutenant Harry I. Fink of A great deal of credit should be given all of these men, for they displayed not only excellent drilling, but trigger quick thinking as well. Company C June Company Competition There are two company drills each year, the Ivanhoe Drill Competition and the Gen- eral King Competition. Of the two, the General King is by far the most exacting, be- cause while the score is figured by mistakes per man in the Ivanhoe Drill, there are four if not more drills. ln the General King Drill, however, there is only one drill, and the score is the total number of mistakes per company, thereby giving an advantage to some corn- panies having a small roster. On Saturday, Iune 9, after all the com- pany commanders had drawn for their order in the drill, G Company, commanded by Cadet Captain Kirsch, marched out onto the drill field to set the pace for the other six companies. Following them came Company under the command of Cadet Captain Stevens. Next came F Company with Cadet Captain Davis commanding. E Company followed, skippered by Cadet Captain Miller. Commanding A Company was Cadet Cap- tain Iung, who followed next. Cadet Captain Rieger then drilled D Company, followed finally by C Company, under the command of Cadet Captain Bredemeier. This year the outcome of the competition was more fateful than usual, because not only the General King Cup was at stake, but the twenty-five points that go with it would decide the company to which the Efficiency Cup would go. Finally on Sunday morning, Iune 10, dur- ing the Literary Exercises, the winners were announced. First place went to C Com- pany, second place went to E Company, and' third place went to Company Cadet Captain Bredemeier received the cup for his company, the winners of the General King Cup and the best drilled company at St. Iohn's in 1945. Class Oration General Farrand, Members of the Faculty, Friends and Classmates: To me has been given the task of saying the last farewell for the Class of 1945. I find this duty one of the most difficult of all my experiences at St. Iohn's. To put into words what we feel in our hearts is fitting work for a master. And indeed our hearts are full as we review all the many experiences we have enjoyed, all the knowledge we have acquired, and our accomplishments of the last four years. Many of us will recall in future years such things as the time we stood before a certain desk in the Main Drag and had that most embarrassing question put to us, Yes, yes, but why? or the night that we listened to a promotion order in the mess hall and hoped against hope that our name would finally be on it. I am sure many of you will recall, as I do, the time that you first met your room- mate. At the time, we have to admit, he did not impress us very much: but in these past years, We have learned to know him and many of the others sitting here tonight, as brothers. Breaking these ties of experience and friendship is, I am sure, going to put to a real test our ability to control our emotions. Many of us as we proceed to the chapel to receive that all important parchment which symbolizes our life at St. Iohn's are going to find it difficult to hold back the tears that fill our hearts, for we know that this is our final act at the Academy. No more for us the jubilations of a paiama parade or the tense anticipation of a double recall, or the whis- pered conversations after taps. But now we must put away our thoughts of yesterday and look toward the future and what it may bring. When the flag is played down on Sunday noon it will mark the end of our preparation and it will be a reveille for our future. I like to think of this Commencement as the begin- ning of a long journey: the journey of life. These last four years of preparation have placed in our imaginary trunk all the things that will be required on the journey. In one compartment we have our memo- ries. The remembrance, perhaps, of a man whom we look upon with more than a feel- ing of admiration, with more than a feeling of respect. We may have made this man our ideal and striven to attain whatever he may possess, be it physical prowess, mental capa- bility, or a moral code. Then the little things: the proud feeling as we marched with our company in the Sunday parades: the night the results of a competition were announced and the elation or let-down that followed. Yes, these are small details, but they are the real 22 memories of St. Iohn's. However, we must leave our memories for this section is so overcrowded that we could spend the Whole evening in just recalling its contents. Next we have the compartment of knowl- edge. ln this, we have placed those facts that will aid us to cope with any situation that the journey of life may present. This is the tool chest of our trunk where we keep the skills and abilities that will prove so valuable in the years to come. Many times when these tools were set before us by our instructors We found it difficult to understand the importance of this fact or that formula, but now we begin to see their place in that pattern which is forming before us as a good map for our journey. Some of us will continue to enlarge upon that pattern, but for many of us what we have now will have to serve for some time to come. And now the last compartment. Its con- tents are cooperation, teamwork, and the ability to get along with our fellowmen. These things we have learned thoroughly. We have learned that it takes more than a star full- back to win a football game: it takes the full cooperation of every man on the team from the crashing, plunging backfield men to the straining, knifing linesmen. Teamwork has been stressed to the upmost in our training here. We have found that the world has no place for that individual pushing ahead with- out regard for his fellowmen. We have learned too that a leader is a leader only because he has other men to support him. At St. lohn's we have learned those qualities which make a leader a worthwhile leader, which make a moral code a worthwhile code, which make a man a worthwhile man. Thus we have set our goals before usl Perhaps they are high, but as men of St. lohn's, they are not too high. And thus our equipment for the journey is complete and the question arises, How long shall the journey be? That, fellow classmen, only One can answer. For some of the members of the Class of 1945, the iour- ney may be a short one for their roads lead into the chaotic, seething crucible of war. But we pray that the whole of the Class of 1945 may see the journey of life through to a happy end. When I first came upon the St. Iohn's cam- pus, I noticed on the buildings a coat of arms. Aside from its symbols, I noticed three words in Latin, LABORARE, LUDERE, ORARE, meaning Work hard, play hard, pray hard. Little did I realize at that time that these words were to have such a bearing on my life as a cadet. It is not a meaningless motto, CADET FIRST SERGEANT IOHN VINCENT TI-IOREM CADET PAUL NPII. SWEET Orator Poet Class Poem Classmates, our memories shall linger here The hardships of our lives still lie ahead O'er this dear school, and in each classic hall, Or whether they be rough or sad or drear And we'lI recall the fellowship and cheer Let's comfort others as we are comfort d Until at last we heed the Masters call. By One whose mighty hand sustains us here But now we go to face a world of strife Our minds are willing and our bodies strong Nor flinch to meet, ourselves, the final test Our future goal, high as the stars oerhead For war demands that each man stake his lite But always may our thoughts be earthward drawn Till to defeat the vanquished foe is pressed. Lest dreaming, we be rr' rely fools misled So Classmates, gallant men of '45 Take heed, strive hard and struggle to excel. Hold honor high, keep faith, keep truth alive Till comes at last the Watchman's cry I- All's well. l .1 - Oration fContinuedJ rather it is a challenge to all that come under its jurisdiction. And I believe that we, the Class of 1945, have met that challenge. We have learned that motto thoroughly. It is the final preparation for our journey of to- morrow. And now that we are ready and prepared, let us go forth to make our Way. It is hard to 223 speak as I grip the hand of every one of you in my heart. My sincerest hope is that each one of you may be guided to the highest pin- nacle of success. May you final your journey a pleasant one, full of joys and victories. Goodbye, my classmates, not forever, but just for now. Good luck, good health, and may God be with you. Class Dator General Fazrand, Classmates, Guests, and Members of the Board of Discipline: l wish to express my gratitude to the first classmen of l945 for overlooking such a fine list of prospects tor the duties of class dator and finally picking me. To the discomfort of many of my class- mates, l am going to try and display to you some of the talents and concealed abilities that many of us possess. By the way boys, l am thoroughly protected from any harm by Major l-legner's new P: ray gun, just released for my use by the military department. lt might be interesting to note that Don Willis and Twinkletoes Erkelenz, the two physics wizards, helped to perfect this weapon for use against their beloved instructor. No show was ever complete without an assistant, so l shall call upon that Delioven playboy, Grapplar Cfrombach. lt is noted that Bobo plans to enter the Marines after graduation. Hold your seats, folks, while Bobo walks forward. lapanese war bonds will be sold at the Beacon later tonight. Usually this program commences with a song by some talented senior, but in view of the fact that St. lohn's is gifted with so many massive physiaues, l shall call upon some of our own muscle men to come over here and give us all a display of genuine braun. First of all would the G Company Charles Atlas, Expansion Hansen, waddle over here. Also l'd like to summon Fearless Fred Finkl, the poor mans Captain Marvel, FleXim G. Ord- man, fthe Cf Stands for Crracel, and last and certainly least, Man Mountain Sachs, St. lohn's own lim Farley. lf you monsters will step over here and remove those fatigue coats so we can all gaze upon those rippling biceps, l shall select some judges to proclaim the winner. Would Dimples lung come out from behind that blush along with E Com- pany's Boris Karloff, Creep Miller, and the fighting lrishman, Bob lakubowski, and come over here and present this lovely cup to your version of the winner? All right boys, now all together f e expand. Have you ever witnessed such a display of brute force? Thank you boys. St. lohn's has certainly been fortunate this year to have with us some of the foremost vocalists, dancers and instrumentalists in the land. Especially outstanding in the field of dancing is Paul Apache Wahoo Ugh Mclames, the reservation romeo. lf that lad would step CADET 'EHWlN ROBERT LINKMAN Prophet 2 mn' 1 til 5 57 ffl H EFI Fc ,J ' VL: '- I 1.3 1 .yt 1 fill f'-'jfva Q 1 5 . wt, ,I ll' I -9 5. .15 :GL I-B sf? ful 1,32 I lv 'f 47 S ttf. I L51 'F Ei, gill iii: .Q .iv I'Y over here, I'm sure that we can provide him with Indian music for his war dance. You've all heard of Schlitz, the beer that made Mil- waukee famous. Well, I'd like to call on the man that made Schlitz famous, Melvin Fill'er up again Nissen, to come over and play the jugaphone and also Bustle Mclntyre to play the tom-tom. McIntyre is still bragging about the time that he went steady with Miss Clam Beach of 1913. Thank you boys, or should I say Ugh ? During this unforgettable year, the Senior class has been divided in opinion over a major issue. Does Phil Eaton actually re- semble a mouse or not, and so to convince these doubters, I shall ask The Mouse to come over here and on all fours, creep up on this piece of fine American cheese which I hold in my hand. Thank you, rodent. Most women have had at one time or another a favorite male singer. But ladies, you have been sorely deprived. I don't be- lieve any of you have ever heard that great Latin American swoon crooner, Ramon jose Bing Arestegui, who is at present a new star in the Delafield Follies. I am going to ask him to give us all a thrill with his original rendition of that new Spanish hit tune, MAIR- ZIO DOATSIO. That's enough -- thank you. I'd ask Frankie las in Sinatra and also Frankensteinl Wagner to sing, but I'm afraid he'd do it, so let's just pretend we heard it. Awful, wasn't it? During the school year many of us have stopped in amazement at the raucous laugh- ter of a certain cadet, Fleming, whose name is heard tonight through the courtesy of the Brookfield Zoo. Mind you, friends, this laugh is entirely original and has a quality which is very unique. Now if the Carlisle Casanova will be kind enough to step out here, I am certain he will laugh for us. Thank you, Flambo. Mr. Fleming is another of the lads who rang for room service once too often. Our much loved military department, which is the legal advisor on all hair fash- ions, has asked me to show you just how a modern cadet's hair should appear. Conse- quently I shall ask Goldie Locks Brede- meier to bounce out here and have his golden curls shampooed by none other than the famous French hair stylist, Mme. Mimi La Krensky. Mr. Bredemeier owes his suc- cess to Do or Dye Peroxide. Many of the cadets like to spend their free time, especially Wednesday and Satur- day afternoons, walking. I'd like to ask Ed Guard Path I-Iaase, Miles Efficiency Hap- good, and Paul I Got Holes in my Shoes Sweet to come over here and demonstrate their mad passion for walking. I want you boys to walk around here with big contented smiles on your faces. Your Officer of the Guard will be none other than Robert Don't Stick Me Again Sucher whose recent theme song has been, I'l1 Walk Alone -- or any other way to get off the guard path. All right, boys, smile. If the audience will proceed to wake up, we will end this epistle, but before we do, I think we should call upon the three AWOL boys, Down the roof Linkman, Out the window Trammell, and Creepo Ondracek to march up here. I realize it's hard for these boys to do so, but please, fellows, try, and proceed to show the audience how you fix a dummy to fool the Officer of the Day and Scotland Yard's own inspector of beds, Lieu- tenant Peterson. Thank you, boys. y Well, folks, it's been fun. Tonight we have all laughed at and with the Class of l945. We will soon be graduating into a much different life, but we will always carry with us in our hearts and minds the pleasant and fond memories of old St. Iohn's. Good luck, God bless you, and may all our paths cross again. Thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen: During the last two years the sometimes difficult drudgeries of academic life have been lightened by the inimitable wit of the person who has for the last few minutes made you laugh. I feel that it would be an injustice were you of the audience deprived of the chance to enjoy this person's talent, and you of the class to have your memories of his humor freshened so that you might carry it with you for use when life's troubles become complex. Will Gordo please come up and give us the Nebraska version of The Freight Train Blues. Class Prophecy General Farrand, Classmates, Parents and Friends: First of all I want to thank the members of the senior class of 1945 and also Bo Bo Grombach who stuffed the ballot box for elect- ing me as class prophet. Today, Iune 8, 1965, finds me just return- ing from a most enjoyable trip around the country and Oconomowoc. I had. no flying horse, a super car, or Peterson to take me on my journey, so I hired those two renowned bicycle riders, Mort Corcoran and Barney Oldfield Mathi- sen to take me about. I proceeded first to Wilmette, Illinois, of which Chicago is still a suburb, where Ve- ronica ' Bredemeier, owner of the Peroxide Shampoo Company, was instructing his chief chemist, Slide Rule Silberman, to make a cheaper brand because his head salesmen, Bill Epstein and B. B. Eyes Lans, weren't making one hundred two per cent profit any- more. Bill gave me a hearty welcome and told me that we were going to the show that evening because one of my old classmates, Rudolph lakubowski, the Irish lover, had finally gotten into the movies. He was swoon- ing Diana Deppman in Pete Drum's new picture, THE THUMB SUCKER'S REVENGE. After the show we stopped in for a bite to eat at the GREASY SPOON RESTAURANT, and lo and behold, there stood Bill The Fightin' Spartan Kritselis, arguing in Chinese with his head waiter, Erny Michalakis, on whether to charge the customers for clean silverware or fire the dishwasher. While we were eating, I noticed three fel- lows who looked familiar sitting at a table across from us. Finally 'I recognized and greeted Iacko Francis, the one-lunged life guard who had a job in the new body build- ing gym which was operated by those three idols of physical culture, Charles Cyclops Sachs, Fearless Fred Finkl and Slim Mc- Intyre who still claims his clothes are just a little big. Another was Ambitious Felt who was testing mattresses in a display window with Lem Walker, the lazy southerner, and Paul The Shadow Sweet who was selling concessions in Houdlett's new burlesque show. As I was thirsty from my journey thus far, we peddled down to I. V. Thoren's Shamrock Tavern where we found Creepo Ondracek, the Bohemian sausage king. Creepo was pretty worn out worrying about the shortage 226 of sawdust which meant he had to put more meat in his products. We bade them all fare- well and walked through the swinging doors onto the street where a great crowd had gath- ered around a body in the road. Walking over, I saw Daisy Bud Davis, a graduate of Ioliet's medical school for shady veterinar- ians, treating a hit and run victim for a head cold. Standing nearby directing the crowd to step closer and pay their dimes was Mickey Gilbert, one of Chicago's honest police force. We started back toward our bicycles and scented a peculiar smell in the air. As we kept on walking, the odor became stronger until I noticed a sign in the store window, Mouse Eaton's Limburger Cheese for Contented Mice and Sly Chemistry Stu- dents. Then, as I said farewell to Bill, we headed east and to Washington, D. C. Upon arrival I entered the Capitol and found Harry Kirch- heimer, speaker of the House, still arguing for freedom of the press and dry cleaning. As his personal body guard he had Arno Rieger and his Gestapo, who heiled der leader and marched to the step of Nota lean's command, as he always did. I picked up a Senate journal and noticed that the next subject to be discussed was whether Apache Mclames, the coke bottle buster of A Smythe, should be confined to the Oklahoma reservation which was un- der the charge of Indian lack Massey, alias the papoose with a sombrero, or have him turned loose and put under the custody of F. B. I. Man Arthur Why Don't I Grow Up Anderson. While walking through the lobby I saw Norm Stripes Godfrey in uniform with the rank of a full captain-in charge of page boys. He told me that Sam The Fly Hoover was piloting a bomber for a well known ferry commander. I walked out of the Capitol and on the street corner on top of a soap box was Robert l Can't Stand my Roommates Garfield mak- inf! a campaign speech for Ira Gross who was running for city junk commissioner. In the small crowd stood Ears Kolocheski, silent gunman for Bernie Peck, large opera- tor of a second rate black meat market which was supplying the food for the horses of Hunding's Dairy, makers of Lady Sourface's Rancid Butter. f-lip-a if 1194! IQ' 951 gona- u-muh 1-'tw' Bl' If-I I again started west and passed through Oconomowoc where my old and dearest roommate Lard Winter, the conceited kid with the inflated shape, was still thrilling the Cooney debutantes, I. M. and G. L., with his theme song, MY LITTLE RED WAGON. Being so near my alma mater which I never wanted to leave, I turned the handle bars toward Delafield and St. Iohn's. Upon arrival I found Don Schoenhaar had a job driving for the Mousie Taxi Company which was owned and operated by Briggs Palmer. All Don complained about was that the book- keeper was being kept too busy after taps by the Commandant, Ed Efficiency I-Iaase who was teaching military courtesy with the aid of Emily Post Hapgood's book HOW TO BE COURTEOUS AND STAY OFF THE GUARD PATH. In the personnel office, with the ferocious look of a Pekinese puDDY, sat the hard-boiled Clarence Schulter, super sleuth in A. W. O, L.'s. I then was anxious to see the president, none other than Marshall Trammell who was planning to move St. Iohn's to Cooney so the taxi Wouldn't have to drive so far to pick him up at night. In the P. M. S. 61 T. Office was Phil Hall, the algebra whiz, warning his pupils not to cheat in military exams, should they Phil? I walked out on the campus and much to my amazement saw two of my old buddies still in uniform. Nigger Sucher had finally gotten to be a corporal after his sixteenth post grad course and the other, I. C. lung, head farmer in charge of grounds, was still planting trees for St. Iohn's and now had the rank of General-weedpuller with a new cita- tion of Four Roses. Fred Astaire Twinkle Toes Erkelenz, the ballet teacher, was stepping lively to the music of G. B. Pepsodent Fleming's Gar- bage Serenaders. I walked over to the stables and found Paul Allen, the prohibitionist, who was still running sleigh ride parties with the very able assistance of Bufe I'm Reformed as Far as the Main Drag Goes Brown who had the correct spirits for the iob. We left St. Iohn's and passed Lake Naga- wicka where Buck Kucera, owner of a large fleet of leaky rowboats, had his fishing industry and was supplying George Loren- zen, chief cook at St. Iohn's, with delicious gutter bass. I had a chat with him and he told me that Loubie Mohun and George Wait, those stalwart football players, had 27 signed contracts with Milwaukee-Downer Sem- inary and that Midget Van Housen was working in a beauty salon combing the hair of dyed blondes. We continued down the road and all of a sudden a rumbling noise approached us and zoomed past. I caught a quick glimpse of one of Yo Yo Ordman's new, high pow- ered, half cylinder, carthage scooters being driven by Paul I Don't Need a Horn, I Can Yell that Loud Teas. Soon I became tired of traveling and stopped in at Teibel's night club which was the main hangout of Roger Touhy Maritote and his right hand henchman, Rou- lette Hanson, alias the poker shark of Scott Iohnston. Inside I noticed that they had a new non-freeze, non-cooling ice box made by Fond du Lac's Schomie Meatnose Miller. I began to eat, but the food was awful seeing it was Towie Holleb's canned vegetables, the food that leaves you with indigestion, and bread made by the baker of Nashville, Charles Evers. Behind the bar with cornstalks still in his hair was Long Iohn Hilmes, and as main attraction for entertainment was Steifel Stevens, the jitterbug with St. Vitus dance, featured with his little black haired girls' chorus. While I was listening to the sour, unhar- monious notes of Iohn Charles Thomas Cranfill in walked Iackie Dimples Kirsch, janitor and chief correspondent for the Pea- cock Lovelorn Society. He told me that his old corporal, Melvy Krensky, was suing the Chicago Street Car Company for assault and battery because a fresh conductor, Danceforth Horton, punched his transfer. He also told me that Iackie McOueston, the little admiral, had finally gotten into the Sea Scouts Academy. As I was anxious to get home, I left Teibel's and outside in the parking lot I met Frankie Fisher still looking for A. W. O. L's to tell them to come back by morning so he could report present or accounted for. Finally I returned home to sleep off the hor- rid visions I encountered on my travels. And now, classmates, speaking seriously for a mo- ment, I want to thank you all for making my stay at St. Iohn's a most enjoyable one, and to those of our class who are already in the service and to you who sit before me, I do not say Good-bye, just so long, buddies, good night, good luck and God bless you wherever you go. 10. Music ------ ll. Class Stone Exercises l. Class Procession with Escort 2. Music ---'- 3. Class Presidents Address Cadet Captain Ralph Allison Davis Chicago, lllinois 4. Class Oration Cadet First Sergeant Iohn Vincent Thoren Chicago, lllinois 5. Music ------ 6. The Class Poem Cadet Paul Neil Sweet Kalamazoo, Michigan 7. The Class Prophecy Cadet Erwin Robert Linkman West Allis, Wisconsin 8. Music ------ 9. The Class Dator Cadet Gordon Erie Winter Grand Island, Nebraska 12. Class Stone Exercises 22 Presentations Memorial ot Class of l945 8 Iohn's Cadet Band Iohn's Cadet Band Iohn's Cadet Band Iohn's Cadet Band Setting the Stone THE OFFICERS AND CRAFTSMENH President ----- Ralph Allison Davis, Chicago, lllinois Conductor - - Master-of-the-Craft - First Craftsman - Second Craftsman Third Craftsman Fourth Craftsman Fifth Craftsman - Keeper-of-the-Level Keeper-of-the-Square Keeper-of-the-Plumb First Consecrator - Second Consecrator Third Consecrator Keeper-of-the-Spade - Norman Lee Stevens, Sturgis, Michigan - - lohn Carl lung, Randolph, Wisconsin Paul Brewer Allen, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - - Paul Corinthian Teas, lr., Dallas, Texas lorge Ramon Arestegui, Mexico, D. F., Mexico - Dale Gordon Olson, Berkeley, California Richard George Godfrey, Roswell, New Mexico - Ned Milner Langford, Lead, South Dakota Eugene Walter Erkelenz, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Fred lames Schroeder, Curtis, Nebraska Miles Morgan Hapgood, Ir., Lanesboro, Massachusetts A - Richard Carlton l-lazlett, West Liberty, lowa George Marshall Trammell, Nashville, Tennessee - Edward William Bredemeier, Wilmette, Illinois Receiver-of-the-Spade - - - Harry lulius Fink, Ir., Chicago, Illinois 2 29 Military and Honor Awards DR. DELAFIELD MEDAL fHighest School Honor! Captain Ralph Allison Davis ELIZABETH ROSS SMYTHE MEDAL fThe Cadet Worth While! Captain Iohn Wendell Kirsch ORDER OF THE WHITE ROSE Captain Iohn C. Iung PRESIDENT'S MEDAL tMost Soldierly Cadet! Captain Edward William Bredemeier I. B. KEMPER MEDAL I Best Drilled Cadet! Private Robert E. Smith, Company B 2. Supply Sgt. Ira L. Gross, Company E 3. Lieutenant Harry I. Fink, Company F GENERAL KING CUP fBest Drilled Company! Company C 2. Company E 3. Company B SEVERSON CUP fCompany Efficiency! Company 71 points 2. Company 61 points 3. Company B , 59 points COMMANDANT'S MEDAL fMost Efficient Squad Leader! Sgt. Roger E. Stangeland SERGEANT RALPH PRATT LAYNE MEDAL fTo that cadet who has best served as a staff sergeant or first sergeant! lst Sgt. Robert A. Waller BINA RECHT MEDAL fTo that cadet, captain or private, distinguished by just and fair dealing to fellow cadets-Victor H. Hecht 'l5! Lt. Richard D. Horton ORDER OF MERIT MEDALS Cadet Captains Iohn C. Iung Edward W. Bredemeier Ralph A. Davis Norman L. Stevens Iohn W. Kirsch Arno R. Rieger S. Rowe Miller Cadet Lieutenants Bruce M. Mclntyre Richard D. Horton Harry I. Fink Iohn C. Hedberg Maurice I. Gilbert Norman I. Norlie Daniel D. Rosten O. B. A. Medal fConferred upon that cadet, regardless of basic year, length of service or rank-who shall have the highest average in military science for the year! S! Sgt. Iohn B. Lawson 99.125 Honorable Mention Lt. Norman I. Norlie, 98.000 William D. Iohnson, 96.214 MEDAL FOR BEST BUGLER Iohn B. Huismann THOMPSON AWARD fFor Most Improved BuglerhDoes not mean the best bugler but the one showing the most improvement during the year! Arthur L. Mostow THOMPSON AWARD fBand Efficiency! William C. Edler Robert H. Grombach Iohn B. Huismann George W. Mathisen THOMPSON AWARD fBand Improvement! Rudolph I. Kriz Nichalos E. Matsoukas TAYLOR BAND CUP tFor the cadet making the most improvement in the Band-R. O. Taylor '05! Iohn C. Clover McKAY MEMORIAL MEDAL fFor the boy who does most for the Band-Robert G. McKay '32, Captain, Academy Band! Dale G. Olson Military and Honor Awards COMPANY RECRUITING TROPHY Company B ! tie Company C ! l. R. MARSHALL MEMORIAL MEDAL tMost efficient new cadet in A Company! Richard C. I-Iazlett MAYOR CERMAK MEDAL tHardest working non-commissioned officer below the grade of lst Sergeant in C Company! Sgt. Roger F. Maritote Honorable Mention Sgt. Donald C. Mattes BREDEMEIER MEDAL tBest new boy in C Company! Hunter W. Passmore MAYOR CERMAK MEDAL lHardest working nonvcornmissioned officer below the grade of lst Sergeant in E Company! Staff Sgt. Frank I. Knourek Honorable Mention Staff Sgt. Ralph T. Greener MILLER MEDAL tMost worthy new cadet in E Company! Rolf A. Amundsen Honorable Mention Robert M. Baratta lay H. Counihan MAYOR CERMAK MEDAL tHardest working non-commissioned officer below the grade of lst Sergeant in F Company! Sf Sgt. lack E. McOueston Honorable Mention S! Sgt. Edward E. Noble Sgt. Burtram B. Butler RIEGER MEDAL IMost worthy new cadet in D Company! Maynard D. Hastay CHAMALES MEDAL lMost efficient old cadet below the grade of Staff Ser- geant in D Company-Thomas T. Chamales '42! Edmund K. Rieger DADS' CLUB MEDAL tFor the best record in military discipline, least de- merits for the year! Staff Sgt. lack E. McOueston Company F 231 CHICAGO TRIBUNE MEDALS First Semester Officer grade- Cadet Captain Norman L. Stevens Non-commissioned officer grade- Cadet Lieutenant Norman I. Norlie Second Semester Officer grade- Cadet Captain S. Rowe Miller Non-commissioned grade- Cadet First Sergeant Iohn H. Lindt RUTTE COURTESY MEDALS Company A Richard C. Hazlett Honorable Mention Dale G. Olson William C. Dallenbach Company B Eugene W. Erkelenz Honorable Mention Richard A. Van Solkema lack E. Francis Company C Allan C. Wiener Honorable Mention Edward W. Bredemeier Donald C. Mattes Company D LeRoy S. lmbrie Honorable Mention Iohn B. Lawson Hugh D. Credille Company E Robert R. Rice Honorable Mention Floyd C. Reno Karl F. Geiser Company F Edward E. Noble Honorable Mention Richard G. Godfrey Ralph A. Davis Company G Roger E. Stangeland Honorable Mention Thomas K. Peacock Thomas D. Stocks Literary Exercises Procession -------- Class of 1945 and Faculty Cadet Marshals Cadet Lieutenant Harry I. Fink, Ir. Clfrom the Second Classl Cadet Lieutenant Peter Vaselios Vaselopulos Cadet Lieutenant lohn Corydon Hedberg Music -----'-- St. Iohn's Cadet Band Oration ----- Study You Young Americans Cadet Staff Sergeant Phillips Streeter Eaton Alton, lllinois Oration f------ Democracy and a Debt Cadet Stati Sergeant lra Leonard Gross Chicago, lllinois Music -----' St. Iol'1n's Cadet Band Oration - - Shall We Curb One Freedom or Lose All? Cadet Richard Carlton Hazlett West Liberty, lowa Oration - ---- The Problem oi' the American Negro Cadet George Willard Mathisen Milwaukee, Wisconsin Music --f------ St. Iohn's Cadet Band Oration ---- Are You One Hundred Per Cent American? Cadet Private lst Class Thomas Corwin Van Housen Ill Appleton, Wisconsin Music --------- St. Iohn's Cadet Band Conierrinq ot Medals, Prizes and Honors. 232 2060 . . . maybe not next Week or next month, and perhaps not even next year, but someday soon there will be a tomorrow that will bring to each of us a realization of all his fondest dreams. But before the blazing sun of today sets and the peaceful sun of tomorrow dawns radiantly on the Whole world, there is much to be done. The job that has been partly finished lies ahead of us today, and we must bring it to a successful finish or each man's work will have been done in vain. In the rush of the today that is ever present and the dreams of the tomorrow that is to be, let us not forget each yesterday . . . yesterdays that embraced the fondest days of our young manhood, when We learned to Work hard, play hard, pray hard . . . yesterdays when we lived a happy, carefree, school- boy life, all the while absorbing training to fit us for any even- tuality . . . yesterdays that will endure in memory as long as we shall live. Time moves ever forward, but if in your leisure moments you page through this book and live again those days you spent amid these ivy covered Walls, then the Trumpeter of 1945 will have served its purpose well. 233 .Ha N 6 , Hn 3.3-.-u Dismissed AULD LANG SYNE Should auld acquaintance he torqot And never hrouqht to min ? Should auld acquaintance he ioraot, And days o' auld lang syne? Chorus: For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lanq syne, We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lanq syne. 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