Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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Grammar School We are the members of the Grammar School, and although our organization is the most lowly of the various classes, we feel that we have done our part to make the past year a success, and that our efforts are worthy of recognition. If history repeats itself, some of the big men of the corps will be chosen from our number a few years hence. In academic work, Cadet Handlan has led the Eighth Grade in scholarship. All of the members of this grade feel well qualified to enter upon their duties as full-fledged Freshmen next year. Academic honors in the Seventh Grade have been rather evenly distributed all throughout the year, but at present it seems that Cadet Castles is the leader by a small margin. In military work, the members of our class have not been able to achieve great distinc- tion, but we feel that this fact is e ntirely due to our youth and lack of experience. We are eager to learn and to do our part, and many of us have been able to occupy with credit regular places in the corps during drill. Even the smallest members of our group are unafraid of hard work, and have willingly served as orderlies and in similar capacities. Cadets Haiz- lip and Berg have been members of the Bugle Band. Cadet Handlan s record in competitive drill was surprising, and we expect great things from him. In athletics, as in military work, we members of the Grammar School have been handi- capped by our youth. Nevertheless, we have taken part enthusiastically in a variety of sports and activities. All of us have found Scout work very interesting, and have enjoyed the weekly meetings. Some of our number have gained distinction by earning letters on the Junior Swimming Team. They are Cadets Bradley, Roddy, R., and Newberger. Others have been active in the Hobby Club. Cadets Roddy, R„ and Haizlip have been very successful in the construction of model airplanes. Page Twenty-three

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THE RECALL 19 3 4 Freshman Class We members of the Freshman Class would pause for a moment of retrospection (this is a good five-dollar word). Our first year is drawing to a close and we will soon take on the duties of sophomore year. We expect to fulfill these responsibilities with the same efficiency and modesty that have already made our class such an important factor in the life of the school. Our members have rated high in all kinds of school activity. Johnny Henderson is our President; he has set a good example in making the C teams in football, basketball and swimming. Alan Anixter is a steady winner of scholastic honors, and is active in editing the Shrapnel ' . Jean Tick combines the two by winning letters in basketball and track and also sporting a collection of scholarship medals. Bob Rush wins places on the Upper Ten and is a star performer in the Orchestra. Floyd Johnston is an all around athlete. Burton Ruby is a demon reporter. Red Roberts rates high in basketball and band. Frampton made his record in baseball, Stentz in football, basketball and track. Allen and Fetner did well in football. Bill Cox is our only wrestler. Raithel is an editor. John McGill is our most out- standing athlete, and Andres is best known as a musician and a builder of aeroplanes. Sanowsky looks like a champ in football, while the principal interest of Danforth, Millard and Bonfoey is found in swimming. Page Twenty-two

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Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability Page Twenty-four