Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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

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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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THE RECALL, 1934 ★ JULIAN KENTON HARDING entered Western in 1932. He seemed principally interested in the athletic department, as he made both Prep Basketball and Baseball teams during his first year In his second year, he duplicated these two sports and added Prep” Football to his substantial list. Also, he interested himself in the musical organ- izations and became a member of the Glee Club and the Band. This latter move enabled him to attain the rank of Sergeant Drum Major. In the minor sports, Blondie interested himself in the Gun and Pistol Clubs. KENNETH TUCKER JONES Kenneth Tucker Jones was first a cadet at the academy some five years ago. He transferred to the Lake Forest Academy at Lake Forest, Illinois, but returned to his first Alma Mater this year to graduate. Kenneth went out for the Prep football squad this year, and he was a member of the Gun Club. As a musician, Jones was a valuable addition to Band, Orchestra and String Ensemble. He was a member of the Senior Public Speaking Class. When anyone is asked Who is the best-natured man in the class?” the reply is immediately popped back, Kenny Jones ” Kenny is the Gabriel of ' 34. He will live in our memories as the trumpeter of the class. If he hasn ' t a bugle he has a cane for he is either Trumpeter ol the Guard or too lame to drill. MAXWELL R. KENNEDY of Galesburg, Illinois, joined this year ' s graduating class last September. During his attendance here, he was a member of the Bugle Band and has participated in the public speaking class. In the military field, Maxwell, having been in the Best Drilled Squad of the Battalion, has one medal to his credit. He was a member of Company A . Max will leave with us the memory of being the only boy in his class with a real schoolboy complexion, although he is more famous for his snow storm in E Barrack He has a keen sense of humor, and, as everybody loves an Irishman Max is well loved. Page Nine