Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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

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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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CHARLES GEORGE HENDERSON George Henderson entered Western in the eighth grade He immediately gave evidence ol being a great athlete by being active in four sports, as he was again in 193 2 He was on both the Shrapnel staff and the Glee Club As a sophomore, Henderson was a four-letter man He was again on the Shrapnel staff, and became a P F. C. In his junior year, George was the outstanding athlete holding several records The Shrapnel staff, military work and earning rua academic A also occupied his attention. A senior this year, George was the outstanding athlete In addition, he was nairman of the Senior Dance Committee, editor of the Shrapnel, president of the Quill and Scroll Society at Western, and a member of the Recall staff. He was the Cadet Captain of B Company and won the Best Drilled Company medal. He was later appointed Cadet Major, which is the high military rank He intends to enter Rice Institute next year, and in ' 36 he will again become Cadet Henderson at West Point. ROBERT EMMETT COSTELLO Robert Costello entered Western in his sophomore year, 1932 During his first year he played C basketball and also was a member of the Glee Club 1933 saw Cos a junior. He was on the Junior Dance Committee and again in the Glee Club. In sports. Bob had many tough breaks He went out for B football and was playing as a regular, when he broke his wrist. This healed in time for him to come out for B” basketball. In military rank, Bob began as a P F. C , but was later raised to color cor- poral This year Cos has been a corporal. Bob was on the Senior Dance Committee and in the Glee Club this year During the winter, he was out for the soccer team and earned his letter. He was in the senior play. Bob will attend St. Louis University to study law WILLIAM DURBOROW STEVENSON It was in September 1934, that Bill Stevenson entered Western He became an active member of the musical organizations. Stevie was a darn good, in fact our best, trombone player. He shone in the orchestra and band where, incidentally, he plays the more difficult baritone parts Stevie was also one of the key members of the bugle band. Steve has formed many friendships at Western and is known as an all- around good fellow Steve is one of the famous members of the musical trio from LaSalle which consists of Stevenson Bennett, and Sharpe