Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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★ THE RECALL. 1934 ★ came irom Chicago, Illinois, to attend the academy. He has been one of the class for two and a half years. Due to his particular musical talent, most of his extra curricular time has been spent in the activities of the music department. He has been a member of the Band and Glee Club since ' 32. He has played in the Orchestra and sung in the Senior Quartette for the past semester. John leaves in our memory his good naturedness and his knowledge of the Century of Progress. He knows more about the Fair than the men who planned it. ROBERT IVERSON PAULLIN entered Western in 1930. Bob ' s first year was very active in athletics, as he played both “C Football and Basketball. His second year found him as a member of the B Football and A Basketball Squads. Aside from this. Bob became a member of the Gun Club. He also went out for the swimming team during his first and second year. His Junior year was spent at his home in Springfield, Illinois. Upon returning to Western in his Senior year, he made both the Prep ' ’ Football and Basketball Squads, as well as the Junior Baseball Team. In the music department, he was an outstanding member of the Glee Club for three years and made the Senior Quartette. Bob was in the band his Sophomore year and in the orchestra his Sophomore and Senior year. He was a member of the Dramatic Club during his Senior year. F. MURRAY DEAN POPE entered Western in 1931. In his first year he played on the C ' Football Team and C Basketball Team. In the following year, Murray made both the B Football and Basketball Teams. In his Senior year, he came to the climax of his athletic career by making the Prep Basketball and Track Teams. In the military department, Murray was appointed Private First Class in 1933 and promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1934. Murray spent quite an active Senior year. As a result of diligent work on the Shrapnel, of which he was a member for two years, he was made a Senior Associate Editor. He also became a member of the Quill and Scroll Society. Murray was a member of the Senior play cast and Senior Dance Committee. Throughout his years at Western, he was a quite consistent member of the Upper Ten. Page Twelve

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THE RECALL. 1934 ' fcxxJLV ' A- MURRAY NORTH entered Western in 1930 During his first year, he played C Football, and for the next three years he played Prep” Football. During his last two years on the Varsity Team, he made the All-Star Prep Team. The first time he was selected as left tackle and the second time as right end. In his Senior y ear, Moe was elected the varsity captain. He was one of the outstanding track team members in 1933 and 1934 and also of the Prep Basketball Team for the same time Murray tied for the All-Round Athlete his Senior year as a result of his fine athletic work In the military department, he was appointed as Private First Class in 1932, Ser- geant in 1933, and promoted to the rank of Color-Sergeant in 1934 In his Senior year, Moe was elected vice-president of his class, and president of the Phi Alpha Omega Fraternity. He was a member of the Senior play cast, and a member of the Junior and Senior Dance Committees. Murray was quite a consistent member of the Upper Ten in his Senior year. CARL H. MULLER came here this year from Senn High School in Chicago to complete his pre-college education. Carl is quite outstanding as an artist, and has donated h is talent to many enterprises requiring the work of an artist. He has been especially helpful in the decorations used for the dances this past social season He was a member of the Gun Club and also a member of Sergeant Carr ' s rifle class. He was on the “C Company bowling team, and went out for football. Carl leaves many good impressions because he is a true artist. When anyone wants a picture drawn Carl is immediately called upon to draw it. Aside from mixing colors on a placard, Carl can mix socially as well In this way he has gained many staunch friends JEROME S. MILLER having entered seven years ago, has been at Western longer than any other man in his class. In his first year, he played on the Rinkey-Dinks Football Team. His second and third years were similar to the first In his fifth year, Jerry played B Football and acquired a position on the Junior Swimming Team. He also received a corporalcy when a Sophomore. While in his Junior year, he earned a position on the Varsity Football Team as tackle and became manager of the Basketball and Track Teams. He was reappointed a Corporal. During his Senior year, Jerry was made a First Sergeant, and manager of the Track and Wrestling Teams He played excellent football on the Varsity squad, and has been business manager of the Recall Staff and a member of the Senior Dance Committee Page Eleven

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GILBERT CHARLES ROTHSTEIN Gilbert entered Western in 1932 from Chicago, Illinois. He has been a member of both the band and orchestra since his entrance. In the military department, he was appointed a Private First Class his second year. In athletics, Gilbert made the Swimming Team. In 1934 he made the Prep Football Squad and the Boxing Team. He made the Senior play cast after playing excellent parts in the Dramatic Club his first year. Chico is known as the boy with a thousand questions as he always wants to know the why and how of everything We all wish him a successful career at Chicago University. ROBERT WILLIAM RULKOETTER entered Western in September ' 30. In ' 31 he was promoted to the rank of First Class Private, and in ' 32 he was promoted to a Corporalcy. In ' 33 he earned a Lieutenancy in Company A Bob wears a size 11 shoe, but in spite of this fact, he plays a fast game of tennis. He earned a Prep tennis letter in ' 32, ' 33, and ' 34. In ' 33 he was an outstanding member of the B Basketball Squad. When he was not out for some other sport, he could generally be found near the bowling alleys. The Glee Club was fortunate enough to have him as a member for three years, and the Dramatic Club for two years. As a medal winner Bob has reaped his harvest. In ' 33 he was the Corporal of the best squad. The same year he received the medal for being highest in military studies in the Senior class In addition to these Bob has earned many scholarship medals. We all wish Bob the best of luck, and know that he is bound to succeed SHELDON JAMES RUTTENBERG entered Western as a Junior in 1932, from Chicago, Illinois, In his first year he joined the band and orchestra where he specialized in playing the drums. Sheldon came back his Senior year and made a letter in both B” Football and Junior Swimming. He again joined the band and orchestra. This year, he also made the Glee Club as a bass. In 1933, he became a member of the Dramatic Club. Sheldon plans to go to the University of Illinois where he will follow a Liberal Arts course. Page Thirteen