Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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

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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 ★ entered Western in 1933. Up until this tira he attended the Morris Grammar School and the Morris High School. Bill found much enjoyable work in the musical organizations here at school. Although he was only here one year, he became a very efficient and dependable orchestra and band man Aside from these musical activities, Bill spent much time working on the Shrapnel. Not only did he find it interesting, but also con- structive work for the future. Bill pursued the course of study more than the participation of organized games or teams. However, he was a true supporter of his team and always showed his support through his school spirit. When Bill walks out into the world he will have to stoop for every door. If his ambitions ere as high as he is, he will surely succeed. HARRY I. SCHENBERG entered Western in 1929. He immediately took an interest in the Dramatic Club and remained a member of it for five years. This portion of his Western career was brought to a climax by his participation in the Senior play. Harry also became a member of the Shrapnel Staff during his first year, and has continued as a member throughout his five years. In the athletic department, Harry played C Basketball in 1930, A Football in 1932, and Prep Football in 1933-34. In his last year, he also became a member of the Boxing Team. For five years, Harry was a member of the Gun Club and through this experience he became an out- standing member. In the military department, he was appointed a Corporal in 1932, Sergeant in 1933, First Sergeant in 1934, and later that year was commissioned with the rank of Lieutenant. Harry was a member of the Senior Dance Committee. CHARLES DWIGHT SHIELDS entered Western four years ago. During these four years he has been a member of the Band, Glee Club, Orchestra, and Bugle Band. At present he is in charge of the latter. In his Freshman year he was a member of the Gun and Dramatic Clubs and was initiated into the t A!2 Fraternity. He played B Football, D Company Baseball and bowled on the Freshmen Team. In his Sophomore year, he was on the A Football and Prep Baseball Teams. While in his Junior year, Charles played Prep Football and Baseball, and was a member of the Shrapnel Staff. He was elected sergeant-at-arms of his fraternity and treasurer of the Junior class. In his Senior year, he again played Prep Football, making the second All-Star Prep Team He was co-captain of the ABC Champion Baseball Team. Shields was elected vice-president of his fraternity and sergeant-at-arms in the Senior class. He is a member of the Senior Dance Committee. Page Fourteen