Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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THE RECALL, 1934 ★ entered Western in 1932 from St. Louis. Missouri. He immediately accustomed himself to his new surround- ings and new acquaintances, and was accepted by his fellow cadets in the seme jolly way he accepted them.. In his Senior year, Walter became a member of the Prep ' Football Squad. He later took an interest in the school paper, and became a member of the staff. In the military department, he was appointed to the rank of Private First Class. Walter participated in the Senior Class Play. As our only red head, he leaves us with a pleasant memory of his hair and his ever-present smile. A smile goes a long way, so keep it up, Walt! NORMAN SPRINGETT Norman entered the academy three years ago as a sophomore. His first year he played B” Basketball and was a member of the Bowling Team. In 1933 he advanced to Prep Basketball and remained on this team during his last year. As a member of the Prep Baseball Squad for the past three years, he has proved himself highly valuable to the organization, and was a star on the championship team of 34. This year he was appointed a Private First Class in A Company. Norm is an all-around good sport. He is a pitcher of no little ability, and many of his opponents say that he is the most baffling pitcher that they have ever faced His shoes will be mighty hard to fill when the 35 baseball season rolls around His best trait is coolness and calmness while under stress. JOHN THOGERSON Four years ago this fellow made his first journey to the academy from his home in Colombia, South America. Since that time, John has been a member of the class, adding his bit to its excellent record. In 1931 and 1932, he was a member of C Football Squad. During his past two years, he has played on the B Team. He has an excellent basketball record— having played on the B Squad in 1933-34. This year he has also attained a position on the Prep Baseball Team. Militarily speaking. Thogerson has done very well, having been made a Corporal in 1933 and a First Sergeant in 1934 He has occupied the position of Military Editor on the Shrapnel Staff for the past year, and has obtained a role in the Senior play. He is also the vice-president of the Phi Delta Fraternity. Page Fifteen

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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

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★ THE RECALL. 1934 ★ — CHESTER EVERETT WAL KER, JR. entered Western in 1930. In his first year, he started off in athletics by becoming a member of the C Foot- ball Team. In the second year, he played on the B Football Team and ' Prep ' ' during his last two years. Chester also played B Basketball in 1931 and became a member of the Swimming Team in 1932. In 1933 he became a member of the Track Squad. In the military department, Chester was made a Corporal in 1933 and received the rank of Sergeant in 1934. He consistently made the Upper Ten in the second semester of his Senior year. He was an outstanding member of the Glee Club for four consecutive years, and made the Senior Quartette. Chester participated in the Senior play. RICHARD E. WINTERMANN having entered as a Freshman in 1930, has been a member of the Class of ' 34 for four years In his first year, he joined the Gun and Pistol Clubs, and was very active in dramatics. His Sophomore year was similar to his Freshman year. In his Junior year, he became a member of the Junior Swimming Team and the Shrapnel Staff. During his Senior year, Dick has become a Corporal in Company C , gained a place on this Company ' s bowling team, and made the Senior Dance Committee. He is a member of the f AU. CECIL MING YOUNG It is all the way from Honolulu, Hawaii, that Cecil hails. He came to the academy at the beginning of the 1932-33 school year and has remained in the States ever since. In 1933, Cecil was made a Private First Class. For his excellent military work at both the R. O. T. C. camp and the academy, Young has received three promotions this year. First he was made a Sergeant, then he was advanced to Color Sergeant, and finally First Sergeant. He earned a place on the Upper Ten in 1933 and played Prep ' ' Tennis. This year, he played Prep Basketball and Prep Tennis again. Young was elected captain of the Tennis Team in 1934. Page Sixteen