Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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

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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 ★ LABAN HUNTER KEVIL entered Western in 1931 as a Sophomore. In the athletic department, Hunter made the B Basketball Team He became a member of the Boxing Team during the three years in which he attended Western. The Wrestling Team afforded him much interesting work and he was elected captain of this sport for a period of two years. Hunter was a member of the Fencing Team in 1932-33. In the military department, he was ap- pointed to the rank of Corporal. At the beginning of his Senior year, he was promoted to the rank of First Sergeant and later was commissioned with rank of Lieutenant. Hunter was made a member of the Recall Staff in his Senior year, and participated in the Senior play. He was elected the president of the Delta Phi Omega Fraternity. ROBERT STEPHEN KNAPP is one of the four-year members of his class, having entered in the fall of 1930. In his first year, he played C” Football and was a member of the Dramatic Club. In Bob ' s Sophomore year, he again played C Foot- ball, and participated in the Dramatic Club. He became a Corporal, a member of the I‘A Fraternity and the Shrapnel Staff. During his third year, he was elected secretary of his class, became editor of the Shrapnel, and a member of the Junior Dance Committee He also bowled, and played B” Football and Prep Baseball. While in his Senior year, he was made a Lieutenant in Company B , Secretary of the Senior Class. Editor of the Shrapnel, President of the Quill and Scroll, a member of the Senior Dance Committee, the Recall Staff the Senior play cast, and President of the t A Fraternity. In athletics, Knapp played “B Football and Baseball and bowled on the championship team. ROGER MARRIOTT Roger Marriott, who came to the academy from Oak Park, Illinois, this past fall, has been indeed a very valuable member of the Varsity Swimming Team. He holds the school record at W. M A in the forty-yard free style, and the school record at Oak Park in the fifty-yard free style and in two relays. Besides this remarkable record as a tank man, Roger has been a member of the Prep Baseball Team and has done some good work on the Shrapnel. Rodg wins the class beauty prize. The only trouble is that he is so darned modest. It took half the year for us to find out that he was a real champion and a 100 per cent good fellow. But now that we know it, we don ' t mind telling people about it. Page Ten