Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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THE RECALL, 1934 ★ MILTON MORTON BLIVES entered the Academy as a Freshman in the fall of 1930. During his past four years, he has been outstanding as an athlete. For four years, he has played football. During his last two years as a member of the Varsity squad, he was fullback. He has also been on the wrestling team for two years. As a track man, Blives has been most prominent, having been the star of the 1934 track squad. He has had the distinction of gaining more individual points than any other man in either the Prep or ABC Leagues for the past two years. After being on the team for four years, he was made its captain. To his credit he has the records of the high jump at six feet one inch in the ABC and Prep Leagues and the W. A A U. Olympic tryouts. He is also the anchor man in the Western All-Time Relay Team. Blives was elected Co-All-Round Athlete of 1934. He is the treasurer of A SIX Fraternity, and a Cadet Color Sergeant. JOHN BOYER John entered Western from Quincy, Illinois, at the mid-year of 1933. He went out for track and soon became quite proficient in pole-vaulting. Upon returning to school his senior year, John made the Prep foot- ball squad and again made his letter in track. In the military department, John attained the rank of Private First Class He was a member of the cham- pionship rifle team of 1934 and of the best drilled squad of the same year. He is known as a dead-eye with a rifle and is the possessor of the Best Shot Medal. He also found interesting work in the Glee Club of which he was a member. John is famed because he is always talking and his voice sounds like that of Will Rogers. Look where Rogers got by talking. There is a great future in store for our John. GEORGE WASHINGTON BRICHLER George, known as an ardent admirer of Hitler, entered Western as a Junior in 1932. This year he joined the band and the orchestra, in which he played bass horn. He was also a first tenor in the Glee Club. Returning to Western Military Academy in the fall of 1933, George received the appointment of Battalion Supply Sergeant, a position which he has filled most capably. Again he has pursued his work in the musical organizations, occupying places in both the band and orchestra in addition to singing in the Glee Club. This year he has been very valuable as a stage manager, the position which he holds in the Senior play. Page Seven

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HAROLD JAY ABRAMS entered in 1929 as a member of the grammar school. He started his football career by playing in the Rinkey-Dinks. His remaining four years found him playing C , B , and two years of Prep Football, respec- tively, making Prep All-Star his last year. He made the “Prep Swimming Team during his Junior year. Harold made a place on the rifle team for four consecutive years, and likewise became a proficient fencer during that time on the fencing team. In the military department, Harold was appointed a First Class Cadet in his Freshman year. Corporal in his Sophomore year. First Sergeant in his Junior year, and Cadet Captain in his Senior year. Due to his four years as a member of the Dramatic Club, he was made a member of the Senior play cast. Harold was also a member of the Junior and Senior Dance Committees, and Sergeant- at-Arms of the Alpha Omega Chi Fraternity. THOMAS H. BENNETT, JR. Thomas H. Bennett became a Western cadet in the autumn of 1933. During his short career here at the academy, Benny has been particularly prominent in the Musical Department, because of his splendid ability. He is a member of the Band, Orchestra, and the W. M. A. String Ensemble. Besides this, Bennett has served on the Shrapnel and is a member of the Senior Play cast. “Benny is a bundle of energy and pep. Although he is the youngest and smallest fellow in the class his constant companion is Bill Sackett, the tallest man in the school. CHARLES F. BERGESCH, II entered Western in 1930. He began his career by making the Upper Ten in first semester. In the military department, Charles was made a Corporal in 1932, and commissioned with the rank of Lieutenant in 1933. In the athletic curriculum, he played B Basketball in 1933. For four consecutive years, Charles spent much time and effort in the Dramatic Club. His previous fine work enabled him to have the leading role in the Senior play. Aside from this, Charles did excellent work on the Shrapnel. He held the position of Assistant Editor-in-Chief for two years, and became a member of the National Quill and Scroll Society. In his Senior year, he became a member of the Recall Staff. In social activities, Charles made the Junior Dance Committee, and became the chairman of the Senior Dance Committee. He was initiated with the Phi Sigma Chi Fra- ternity in 1931, and elected president in 1933. Page Six

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SEYMOUR JOSEPH BURROWS entered Western in the fall of 1932, starting a successful two-year career. In his first year, he won two Upper Ten Medals, a gold one and a silver one. This same year he played Prep Football. For two years he has been a member of both the track and swimming teams. Being musically inclined, Seymour has been active in the Band, Orchestra, and Glee Club; and is now a member of the Senior Quartette. Early this year he was appointed a Corporal in the band and was later promoted to First Sergeant. He was high bandsman in military studies, a member of the Senior play cast, and the Shrapnel and Recall Staffs. ELMER ABRAMS COHEN entered the Western Military Academy grammar school five years ago. During his attendance here, his record has been a splendid one. In 1930-31, he was a First Class Private and a member of the Freshman Bowling Team. In his Sophomore year, he was appointed a Corporal, and was made a Sergeant in his Junior year. Elmer is graduating with the rank of First Lieutenant Battalion Adjutant. For three years he has been a member of the Shrapnel Staff as head of the circulation department, end has been active in dramatics, hav- ing a role in the Senior play. He was on the Prep Football Team in 33- 34 a member of the 1934 Championship B Company Bowling Team and participated in the inter-company track meet. He was a member of the Recall Staff and the Glee Club, and is vice-president of the AUX. ROBERT GLEN DRAPER entered Western in 1933 from Cincinnati, Ohio. Before entering Western, Bob took a course in aviation at Parks Air College, and intends to continue this type of work after his graduation. His main interest while at Western lay in musical organizations. He participated in the Band, Orchestra, String-reed Ensemble, Glee Club, Jazz Band and Bugle Band. If there had been more organizations, he would probably have been a member of them. Bob also appeared many times during the year in the Senior Public Speaking Class programs. Bob leaves a big impression on the people he meets as he is the largest member of the Senior class. We know that Bob will make a real aviator as he has the necessary qualities to attain success. The ship he flies will never want for a load. Page Eight