Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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THE RECALL, 1934 ★ JAMES NORVELL BANKS In this small space it is hardly possible to record the many accomplishments ol James Banks As a Freshman, James immediately came up to lead his class with a 91 average The next year. Jimmy returned to school to lead his class academically. His Sophomore year was more successful than his Freshman term. Banks received a corporalship in Company A”; he became a member of the Shrapnel Staff and Dramatic Club. By this time, one could easily see a wonderful future for Jimmy. In his Junior year, it is needless to say he led his class in school work, with an average of 92%. He was promoted to the rank of First Sergeant. As a result of his fine work on the Shrapnel he became Associate Editor. He was chosen as a member of the Junior Dance Committee. Athletically, he was a success. He made the tennis team, B” Basketball, and the Junior bowling team. 1934 was the crowning year of Jimmy ' s career. He led the class and school academically and received the honor of Valedictorian. He was a Cadet Captain, Associate Editor of the Shrapnel, a member of the Senior Dance Committee, and an active element in Dramatics. In addition to this, he made the tennis team, B ” Basketball and the rifle team. The Seniors wish Jimmy the best of luck when he leaves, next fall, for the Wharton School of Finance ROBERT C. WINKELMEYER is without a doubt, one of the most outstanding men in the graduating class. Bob entered the Academy in 1930 and has been an asset to his class for four years. After a summer at the R. O. T. C. camp in Galesburg, Illinois, he returned to the Academy, receiving the appointment of First Lieutenant in C Com- pany. He is the winner of the 1934 Best Lieutenant Medal and has received the promotion to Cadet Captain of Company A . He is the first alternate for the West Point appointment. Besides these honors, Bob has won the second highest academic award — that of Salutatorian. He has been a member of the Prep swimming team, two years, and the track team. His other activities include the Recall Stcff and Senior Dance Committee. NATHANIEL DU KATE EWING entered the Academy six years ago, in 1929. His activities, too numerous to mention, have been of a wide and varied nature. His first year, academically, he made the Honor Roll. His next year, he was made a First Class Private. He was the first grammar school cadet to receive this appointment. His other military positions include a corporalship for two years, a sergeancy, a captaincy, and last but not least a majorcy— the highest military appointment awarded. He has held the position of Class President for four years, and is President of the Ail Fraternity and the Inter-Fraternity Council. He has been a member of the Shrapnel Staff for four years, and is a member of the Quill and Scroll Society. He is Editor for the 1934 Recall. He was chairman of the Junior Dance Committee and Master of Ceremonies of the Senior Committee. He is the Honor Graduate, and plays an important role in the Senior play. Good luck in the future, Ducky Page Five

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The Faculty of the Western Military Academy First Koip Colomel K. L. Jackson, Superintendent; Major F. V Henderson, Commandant; Major K. k. Latham, Assistant Superintendent; Captain k. S. Anderson, Professor of Military Science and Tactics; Major R. E. Wilkinson, Principal. Second Row — Major K. S. Eaton, Mathematics; Captain T. C. Jackson, Science; Major H. E. Sihre, Commercial Subjects; Captain W. J. Bick, Latin and German ; Captain P. M. Leiric, English. Third Row — Captain N. Williams, French and Spanish; Captain G. M. Teal, English; Captain A. L. Williams, History; Captain E. P. Droste, Mathematics and Athletics: Captain F. G. Schrantz, Chemistry and Physic . Fourth Row — Sergeant K. J. Carr, Military Department; Captain C. If. Moore, Assistant Commandant; Captain C. A. Thomas, Tactical Officei . Dr. H. P. M Cuistion, School Physician; Miss T. A. Watkins. Resident Nurse.

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HAROLD JAY ABRAMS entered in 1929 as a member of the grammar school. He started his football career by playing in the Rinkey-Dinks. His remaining four years found him playing C , B , and two years of Prep Football, respec- tively, making Prep All-Star his last year. He made the “Prep Swimming Team during his Junior year. Harold made a place on the rifle team for four consecutive years, and likewise became a proficient fencer during that time on the fencing team. In the military department, Harold was appointed a First Class Cadet in his Freshman year. Corporal in his Sophomore year. First Sergeant in his Junior year, and Cadet Captain in his Senior year. Due to his four years as a member of the Dramatic Club, he was made a member of the Senior play cast. Harold was also a member of the Junior and Senior Dance Committees, and Sergeant- at-Arms of the Alpha Omega Chi Fraternity. THOMAS H. BENNETT, JR. Thomas H. Bennett became a Western cadet in the autumn of 1933. During his short career here at the academy, Benny has been particularly prominent in the Musical Department, because of his splendid ability. He is a member of the Band, Orchestra, and the W. M. A. String Ensemble. Besides this, Bennett has served on the Shrapnel and is a member of the Senior Play cast. “Benny is a bundle of energy and pep. Although he is the youngest and smallest fellow in the class his constant companion is Bill Sackett, the tallest man in the school. CHARLES F. BERGESCH, II entered Western in 1930. He began his career by making the Upper Ten in first semester. In the military department, Charles was made a Corporal in 1932, and commissioned with the rank of Lieutenant in 1933. In the athletic curriculum, he played B Basketball in 1933. For four consecutive years, Charles spent much time and effort in the Dramatic Club. His previous fine work enabled him to have the leading role in the Senior play. Aside from this, Charles did excellent work on the Shrapnel. He held the position of Assistant Editor-in-Chief for two years, and became a member of the National Quill and Scroll Society. In his Senior year, he became a member of the Recall Staff. In social activities, Charles made the Junior Dance Committee, and became the chairman of the Senior Dance Committee. He was initiated with the Phi Sigma Chi Fra- ternity in 1931, and elected president in 1933. Page Six