St Thomas Military Academy - Kaydet Yearbook (Mendota Heights, MN)

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ROBERT BLUMBERG JAMES BRUZEK JOHN BURKE Robert Blumberg Doc made a forceful entry into the school at the beginning of our junior year and has since made himself a power in the class. He will perhaps be remembered longest as the harmonizer in the Busy B Barbershop Quartet. His former military training placed him on almost an equal footing in the struggle for officers’ com- missions and he finally ended up as part time commander of the newly-formed Headquarters Company. His two short years at St. Thomas have won him a lasting place in the affections of this year’s class. Military: 2nd Lieut; Honor Badges, 2; Crack Platoon on Skates, ’39; Crack Platoon, ’38; Best Company, '38. Activities: Booster Club, ’38. James Bruzek Jim is probably the most business-like member of our class. The careful, methodical manner that distinguishes his every action is positive assurance of his future success. To us he is, and always will remain, a friend of quiet demeanor, yet one upon whom we can surely depend. Of a mechanical bent, Jim does well in all his classes yet still has time to engage in many an outside activity, both social and military. Military: 1st Lieut.; Crack Squad, ’38; Freshman Drill Platoon, '39; second-in- command; Honor Badges, 8. Activities: Kathodian Club, ’39; Kaydct Staff, ”38, ’39; Officers’ Club, '39; Eagle Award, ’36. John Burke John’s success at school is but an indication of greater success to come. His energetic application to his work has been rewarded by high grades and a com- mission in the cadet corps. In his capacity as president of the Kathodian Club he has proved resourceful, original, and dependable. He bears the respect and friendship of his classmates and leaves St. Thomas with their good wishes ringing in his ears. Military: 1st Lieut.; Officers’ Club, ’39; Best Company, ’37; Crack Platoon on Skates, ’38-’39; Camp Ripley, ’38; Honor Badges, 7. Activities: Eagle Award, ’36, ’37, ‘38; Kathodians, '37, ’38, pres., ’38; Booster Club, ’39; Kaydet Staff, ’39; Guidon Staff, ’39; Swimming, '38.

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DAVID S. BARKLEY WILLIAM BAST WILLIAM BAUMGAERTNER David S. Barkley Dave certainly has what it takes not only in the scholastic and military depart- ments but also in the athletic department and in all other extra curricular activities as well. Intelligence and application account for Dave’s success and for his excellent performance of his duties as a lieutenant. There is no doubt that these qualities will serve him as well in the future as they have in the past. Military: ist Lieut., ’39; Freshman Drill Platoon, ’36; Crack Platoon, Best Platoon, ’38; Honor Badges, 8; Military Monogram, ’38; Camp Ripley, 39. Activities: Eagle Award, ’37; Boarder Intramurals, ’36, ’37, ’38, ’39; Kaydet Staff, '39; Boarder Bugle Staff, ’37-’38; Choir, ’36, ’37, ’38; Altar Society, ’36, 37, ’38, ’39; Officers’ Club, ’39; Football, ’38. William Bast Through persistant effort and a determination to make good, Bill has won for himself a high place in the academy. A success in military from the beginning, Bill has risen to the rank of Cadet Major. He also occupies a high rung on the scholastic ladder. His success, however, hasn’t kept Bill from being one of the best liked students on the campus. His innate seriousness and genuine straight- forwardness masked by a hearty laugh make Bill a hard man to bid farewell to. We hope it won’t be for long, Bill. Military: Major, ’39; Crack Platoon, ’36, ’37, ’38; Crack Squad, ’39; Best Squad, ’36, ’37; Honor Corporal, ’37; Best Company, ’36; R.O.T.C. Camp, ’38; Camp Ripley, ’38; Rifle Team, ’37; Military Monogram, ’38. Activities: Eagle Award, ’37, ’38; Officers’ Club, ’39; Kaydet Staff, ’36; Kath- odians, ’39; Sgt.-at-Arms, Junior Class; Booster Club, ’39; Football, ’38; Hockey, ’38. William Baumgaertner In his four years at St. Thomas, Bill has been marked by his really outstanding intelligence and ability in classwork, the most important separate entity in school. His almost unparalled grades, resulting from assiduity and insight of mind into study, are indicative of his inner superior qualities. Few of us have heaped the fuel of dicipline-discipline of moral character and of the intellect-to such a height as has Bill, upon the spark of culture that glimmers within us. Military: Band, ’37, ’38, ’39; 2nd Lieut., ’39; Rifle Team, ’37, ’38; Honor Badges, 8. Activities: Biologians. ’37, Pres.; Parnassians, ’39; Eagle Awards, ’36, ’37, ’38, ’39.

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FRANK BURNS JAMES F. CALLAGHAN JAMES CECKA Frank Burns Frank’s jovial and friendly manner has won for him a secure place in the hearts of his classmates. He is widely known as a practical joker, and when a comical situation arises Frank is usually found to be the originator of the plot. However, his horse-play has been tempered by hard serious work and his good work as a cadet captain has proved him entirely capable of assuming responsibility. St. Thomas regrets his departure and will certainly be duller without him. Military: Freshman Crack Platoon, Best Platoon, ’36, ’37; Crack Platoon, ’37, ’38; Best Company, ’37; Camp Ripley, '38; R.O.T.C. camp, ’38; Honor Badges, 8; Military Monogram, ’39. Activities: Basketball, ’38 (mgr.); Officers' Club, ’39; Monogram Club, ’39. James F. Callaghan During his four years at St. Thomas, Jim has been an unusual student. He is especially noted for his broad knowledge of religion and religious teaching. His absolute confidence and thorough knowledge have established Jim as one always ready to debate steadfastly and ably on almost any point. Whatever line you choose, Jim, we join in hoping that you reach the top. Military: Private First Class, ’36; Honor Badges, 4; Best Platoon, ’38. Activities: Boarder Intramurals, ’36, ’37, ’38; Boarder Choir, ’38. James Cecka Jim, who has been with us only two years, will leave behind him at St. Thomas the memory of a cadet whose cheerful nature combined with his pleasing manner, ?;aincd for him the friendship of all his fellow students. Jim has played varsity ootball and has participated in all the intramural events on the campus. His carefree pleasing manner assures him success in his walk of life. Military: Best Platoon, ’38, ’39; Best Squad, ’39. Activities: B team football, ’38; Golf, ’39; Boarder intramurals, ’38, ’39. Boarder choir, ’38; Football, ’38.