Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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EARL FIX Earl entered Western Military Academy in September, 1932, as a sophomore. As soon as he became adjusted to conditions here at school, he showed his superiority in music by joining the band and also taking part in the orchestra and the string ensemble. His excellent violin playing soon gained a reputation for him In the line of athletics, Earl was a member of one of the best golf teams which Western has ever had. Earl ' s junior year found him still active in music work, but wearing a stripe on his arm signifying that he was a first class private This year Earl was pro- moted to the rank of sergeant in the band and was made the Concert Maestro of the orchestra. Next year will probably find Earl at the U of Detroit, where he will pursue the study of medicine. ALBERT VON HOFFMANN The fall of 1931 brought to Western a tall, long-legged youth who was destined to become one of the most outstanding men of the senior class. This was none other than Albert Von Hoffmann. Al ' s freshman and sophomore years brought him athletic letters and participation in the orchestra and string en- semble. He was a member of the Combat Squad of A Company. ATs junior year was quite successful for he won three more letters He was in the orchestra, on the Shrapnel staff, a member of the Junior Dance Committee and a corporal in the military department. This year Von was elected co-captain of the baseball team and was a very valuable man at track and tennis. He was promoted to rank of Lieutenant Adjutant He was also Master of Ceremonies on the Senior Dance Committee, a member of the Shrapnel and Recall staffs, a member of the Quill and Scroll, and in the senior play. He plans to study law at Washington University next year. JOSEPH LEE McCROSKEY This outstanding young Scotchman entered Western in 1931. Mac distin- guished himself that year by his scholastic work. Passing to his junior year, Joe was made a sergeant. His work in the vari- ous activities of school life was continued and even increased. He was a mem- ber of the track squad and of the Junior Dance Committee. Joe reached his peak this year The office of Cadet Captain was bestowed upon him and to him was intrusted that organization known as Company C . His work on the Shrapnel and the Recall has been truly excellent, and despite a lamentable lazy dispo- sition, he has made the track team. He has also earned a position as a member of the Senior Dance Committee Joe intends to enter the University of Chicago and we are sure he will continue his fine work.

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SENIORS SHELDON SPERBER The first appearance of Sheldon at Western was in September, 1932, as a junior During his first year he tried out tor C football and track He was also a member of the winning combat squad ol 1933 Sheldon was not able to attend Western in 1933-34, but he came back in 1934 to complete his education at Western. As a senior he proved to be an excellent rifleman and he earned a place on the championship rifle team. In the line of sports Sheldon showed his athletic ability on the Western tennis courts. Sheldon was chosen for an impor- tant part in the senior play. Next year will find Sperber studying hard at University of Wisconsin, where he intends to major in chemistry. WILLIAM LEE BROWN William Lee entered W. M A. in the fall of ' 33 as a junior. He was manager of the Prep football team for two years. During his first year, Bill also made his Prep letter in swimming, and was a member of the Shrapnel staff. This year Bill continued to work hard and branched into various fields. He retained his position as manager of the Prep football team and really worked in helping Captain Droste to keep the team at the top He was assistant business manager of the Shrapnel staff and a member of the Quill and Scroll Society. Bill studied hard for the college board exams, to be taken previous to his anticipated entrance to Harvard. His ambition is to be a doctor. ROBERT FREDERICK BAUMGARTNER Bob Baumgartner was first seen on the Western campus in the fall ol 1931. He was later discovered to be a freshman, and the smallest fellow in high school. That year Bob proved that his size was no handicap by making both the Upper Ten and the Dramatic Club. As a sophomore, Bob continued to make the Upper Ten. He was made first class private. 1933-34, and Bob was a junior. He was made a corporal on the orders, and controlled the smallest squad in school. He was also on the Shrapnel staff, in the Dramatic Club and on the Upper Ten. This year found Bob a senior and a commissioned officer. He was a member of the Shrapnel staff and Dramatic Club. He was on the tennis team Bob is studying to be a doctor and will attend Washington University.

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SENIORS MORTON S. GELB It was not until September, 1933, that Mort entered Western as a member of the junior class. He started right out with a bang, however, for he played B football. When the spring of the year rolled around he was active in baseball, winning a letter on the B team. Mort did not enter his senior year until January, 1935. Although he was at Western only a little over half a semester, he managed to win another letter in baseball, this time on the “A team. Western has been a pleasant experience for Mort and he feels that he has secured such a foundation that he can carry on a law course at the University of Northwestern without any trouble. JOHN ROBERT VONACHEN Once upon a time there was a Dutchman by the name of Vonachen. He entered Western Military Academy in 1933, his junior year. Of course, he played “B football and went out for track He was very unfortunate, however, for along in the spring he became very ill and was forced to go to the hospital and undergo an operation. Von ' s senior year was a great one for him. He was promoted to a first class private and made a member of the Shrapnel staff He went out for track again and. as a side line, merely for cultural reasons, joined the Glee Club. Along the social line Von managed to get into all the dances, and the Senior Dance Committee was graced by his presence. From all indications, Von will be an M. D. from Washington University in about six years Is there a doctor in the house? JULIUS WALTER Julius Walters first appearance at Western was on September 17, 1931. The rifle range and the bowling alley served as his only activity in his freshman year, because of an injury he had received prior to his entrance In his sophomore year, he went out for B football in which he played guard. He again was a member of the rifle and bowling team. Julius, in his third year, became the high point man of the rifle team for that year. He also was on the Prep football squad. In his senior year Julie became a sergeant. He won a letter as a regular on the Prep championship football team, and also received a letter in soccer. Next year Julie intends to go to Washington U , where he will take up dentistry