Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1936 volume:

WE DEDICATE . . . To a man who has instilled in the hearts of the senior class a never-to-be-forgotten friendship. It is the desire of the seniors to leave with Captain C. A. Thomas a memory as inspiring as that he has given us. Page Two FOREWORD It is the purpose of this, the RECALL, to serve as a remem- brance: to us of the class of ' 36, as an ana of the accomplish- ments of our class; to the corps we leave behind us, as a memory of the senior class of nineteen hundred and thirty- six. May it serve as a worthy record of our class and of the things endeared to our hearts forever. TABLE OF CONTENTS LIFE AT WESTERN Reveille Mess We Study Faculty Honor Men Seniors Academic Honors The Underclassmen We Drill We Recreate Athletics Activities Taps Senior Directory Advertisers � papp � J v ' W VV ’A-i • ' -v , J-.V. THE RECHLL STHFF Editor - - - JACKSON LATHAM Assistant Editor ----- JACK CONEY Business Manager - HOWARD HUMPHREYS Assistant Business Manager - LEE BERNSTEIN JAMES ELLIS IRA JOSEPH SCOTT HOLMAN JOHN MORRELL LLOYD SPIVAK JOHN BILLSTONE BRUNO TSCHANNEN HENRI CHOUTEAU Page Fin THAT WE MAY RECALL . . It is the purpose of the year book to serve as a memoiy to you of the life at Western. In order to do so we have tried to follow as much as possible the sequence of the day. Our day is divided into four main parts, beginning with classes; then follow drill, athletics and in the evening, the activities. First, to start the day off right we bring you . . . REVEILLE. Next on the list is morning mess. This is the silent mess of the day, as many sleepy-eyed cadets start the day ' s routine. The first section of the book is devoted to the prime reason for our being here, that is to say, the academic work. Let ' s begin with the faculty and seniors and work down through the various classes. Next is depicted one of the characteristic features of this type of school. The military department takes only five hours a week, but Western manages to hold its own on the honor list. The climax of the military year is Government Inspection, which comes in the spring. This is the last milestone of the year, as military work takes the back- ground and thoughts turn to Commencement and summer vacation. Athletics make up our chief occupation outside of classes. Nearly every one of us spends two hours each day taking part in some sport. No school year would be complete without the other activities, which take up the inconspicuous hour after evening mess. Shrapnel, dramatics, glee club, orchestra, and others are all instructive and interesting. A study period, a short C. Q. , and then taps; another day is behind us, a day filled with work and play. There is plenty to do at Western. Page Six R e v e i lie! Bang! goes the cannon. Front of your doors, first floor! Another day is started; an- other day like the last; another day full of work, achievement, fun; another day that draws us closer to that ever-nearing gradua- tion. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING It is about this building, the administration building, that our lives as cadets center. In this all-important edifice are the offices, classrooms, hos- pital, study hall, barber shop, and mess hall. Of these it is the mess hall that first commands our attention as we follow the sequence of the day. After reveille, a few minutes to wash up — then mess call! assembly — Report — squads right, march! Edge Eight The steady clamor of the mess hall seems to grow a part of each meal. It is here that, amidst an easy atmosphere, intimate friendships are made. MESS HALL LEISURE MOMENTS It is here that the cadets gather to quench their thirst and talk over problems of the day. Many a water fight has occurred here, and we are sure that in the days to come we may fondly reminisce of the good times had around it. Page Ten Desk Report! ' Another day of school has started. The dominant force in a cadet ' s life at West- ern is his studying. Not only does it occupy the larger part of our days, but it also is usu- ally uppermost in our minds. Each of us enters into the academic spirit with whole-hearted endeavor, and most of us consider it more of a pleasure than a burden. - COLONEL R. L. JACKSON Superintendent MAJOR R. K. LATHAM Assistant Superintendent Page Twelve TO THE CLASS OF 1936 May 23, 1936. Dear Friends: It is a pleasure to congratulate you on your many successful achieve- ments and to wish you good fortune in the important work you are now starting. Until now you have been school boys; tomorrow you will be college men. Eagerly you have asked for what you called privileges; tomorrow you will get them without limit — only they will come under the name of responsibilities. In prep school everyone has tried to help and even force you to succeed; hereafter, those around you are com- petitors whose advancement often depends on your faltering. This new world you are entering is a great place! All it requires is a level head in the pinches, a little courage in the hard spots, and enough good taste so that one can choose the better thing to do and the better way to do it. There is something very interesting about each class if a fellow can find it. For lack of a better name, I shall call it Personality. Your class is YOU collectively. It is a friendly bunch, with no liking for cliques; not highly scholastic, but full of the spirit of cooperation and trustworthy to the highest degree. You will hear a lot about training for leadership, but I would like to tell you something of greater importance. The reason that I like your class so well and have such confidence in your future, is that you have the ability and the judgment to choose good leadership — and to follow it. Good-natured — trustworthy — capable. A fine class and we shall miss you greatly at Western. Sincerely yours, Page Thirteen MAJOR F. N. HENDERSON Being a former cadet, and having had experience with other military schools, Major Henderson is very well equipped for the job of commandant. His strict but tactful methods of handling the corps earn him the admiration of all who come in contact with him. If you can ' t find the Major with his firearms, look for the nearest fishing hole. MAJOR R. E. WILKINSON For the past thirty-five years Major Wilkinson has been an invaluable asset to the school. He is the head of the mathematics department at Western, and has proved many times over his value as a teacher. Outside of the academic depart- ment, Major Wilkinson functions as principal. His advice in this field has helped many a cadet to find the right road during his career here at Western. CAPTAIN P. M. LEURIG A quiet, efficient man is Captain Paul M. Leurig. He will be long remembered by the Senior Class which now understands the Supreme Court question thoroughly. He has received degrees from many well established colleges, including Cambridge, and has taught rhetoric and literature at Western for the past fifteen years. His idiosyncrasies have made him many friends and it is quite improbable that anyone will forget his combination of smile and laugh; not for a while at any rate. CAPTAIN F. G. SCHRANTZ During the past six years Captain Schrantz ' s smiling face, soothing monotone and genial by golly have attracted many friends. As a teacher of science he is tops, and the rating of his classes seems to stay there with him. Captain Schrantz has attended Central Wesleyan College and the University of Wisconsin. THE FACULTY Page Fourteen THE FACULTY CAPTAIN NEWELL WILLIAMS Captain Williams has been invaluable to Western athletics and class work. He has built swimming up to a major sport, putting several championship teams in the field during his six years. Spanish and French students will long remember his new rules . He is a graduate of two of Iowa ' s leading colleges. He has a master ' s degree from Iowa U. CAPTAIN G. M. TEAL Captain Teal ' s cheerful attitude and friendly personality have planted him deeply in the hearts of the cadets. He teaches all the branches of history, a subject in which he majored in college. He is the very capable coach of the C ' ' football and basket- ball teams and the B baseball team. MAJOR H. E. SUHRE Major Suhre is the head of the Commercial department and also holds the posi- tion of school Quartermaster. His teaching has been a valuable asset to everyone who has taken a course under him. After eight years at Western he is gradually getting to the point where he hasn ' t the old faith in the Cardinals that he used to have. CAPTAIN W. J. BUCK No one who has ever been in Captain Buck ' s Latin or German classes will ever regret it. He has taken great pride in teaching ‘and directing pupils how to study and his efforts have borne fruit. Captain Buck attended Concordia Teachers College and has taught at Tennessee and Missouri Universities. The Captain ' s a real ball player too; they say he can really put ' em down to second! CAPTAIN E. P. DROSTE For the last twelve years Captain Droste ' s fine coaching and excellent leadership have combined to make Western ' s athletic material into very formidable teams. He is an excellent mathematician and his knowledge in this line is much respected. He has attended the University of Illinois, and is a graduate of Shurtleff College. CAPTAIN C. H. MOORE The genuineness and capability of Captain Moore have placed him high in the esteem of the cadets. He is another alumnus of Western who returned to instruct. Next to his job, that of tactical officer and assistant commandant, the object of his esteem is a gun, any kind of a gun. CAPTAIN C. A. THOMAS Captain Thomas, to whom we have dedicated this Recall, has been a success in several fields during his thirteen-year period at Western. Most important of all probably is his knowledge of military work. He was cadet major during his school days at Western. Everyone will remember him for his enthusiastic coaching of the soccer teams. He also teaches in the junior high school. DR. H. P. McCUISTION Dr. McCuistion holds the position of school doctor. He is a graduate of Virginia Military Institute, and so well understands the woes of cadets. It gives the cadets a lot of relief to know that Doc is around. THE FACULTY Page Sixteen THE FACULTY CAPTAIN W. M. HINTON Of the new faculty officers, Captain Hinton has had the most experience with military academies. Before coming to Western he spent twenty years at Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington, Mo., and two years at Gulf Coast Military Academy, Gulfport, Miss. His efficient management of the Shrapnel and his excellent instruc- tion in the English department have gained him many friends in the activities de- partment as well as in the academic department. LIEUTENANT L. L. DOAN Coming from the cavalry unit at Fort Riley, it was only natural that Lieutenant Doan should be interested in re-establishing that activity here at Western. This is only a side line from his duty as P. M. S. S T., but he has made it a big success. This, together with his work with the football teams, has put him in a position to see much of the inside life of the cadets. A graduate of West Point, Lieutenant Doan has been able to get the best efforts from the corps and at the same time attain their friendship. CAPTAIN FAVRE GOULD Captain Gould, who has been well known to the old cadets for several years because of his officiating at football games, entered Western this year as the head of the social studies department. Cap, in addition, coached the B basketball team and Prep baseball. His friendly grin has made him very popular with the cadets. LIEUTENANT FLOYD CORSON Doc is the B barracks booster. He is a graduate of Shurtleff College. He has assisted greatly in the Quartermaster department, besides teaching in the gram mar school. He opened a wood-working shop in the basement of D barracks and has promoted manual art among the smaller cadets. 1‘age Seventeen HONOR MEN OF 1936 JAMES O. ELLIS Valedictorian and Honor Graduate, The top of the ladder in our school has been reached this year by one of the most outstanding men in our history. Not only has James Oscar Ellis attained the high honor of being the number one man in scholastic work, but he has also reached the top of the military peak, holding the rank of cadet major. His work during his four years here has been marked by the very utmost of pre- cision and excellence. In addition to his work on the military field and in the classroom, he has shown real versatility by participating in athletics and other activities. The record which he leaves is admired by all, and we of the corps feel that he is the man who will raise the Red and Blue of Western to the skies. The runner-up for high honors in scholastic work this year has been Lafayette T. Young. His ability and his fine personality have marked him as the one on whom this high honor should be bestowed. Cadet Sergeant Young, although he has been here at Western only two years, has been an outstanding member of our class ever since his entrance. He has participated in athletics and other extra-curricular activities. He leaves Western with the sincere best wishes o f the cadet corps. Page Nineteen JOSEPH BARROLL Friends he has all and enemies none. To us he ' s just known as a Barroll of fun. It was in the year 1931 that Joe first set foot upon Western ' s campus. During his five-year career he has come to be very popular with us all. “Rollo ' s athletic career has been marked by his work on our basketball team and his invaluable service as football manager. This year because of his fine work he has been elevated to the rank of supply sergeant. LEE BERNSTEIN Football, baseball, stoimming, band — His merits against the best will stand. Lee, during his four years ' stay at Western, has accomplished much in all activities. He played B football until his junior year, and last year was the mainstay tackle on our prep team. Swimming is another sport in which he has shone. In this he was our star breast stroker. He has also been in the band, and merited a lieutenancy there. JOHN BILLSTONE Whenever you hear the bassest horn, you know it’s only Bill; He’s ahoays there to give a lift, to give it with a will. When you think of Bill, you think of the big bass horn with which he is seen so much. His grand and glorious success here has been marked by his wonderful work in our band, of which he is a lieu- tenant. His work as tackle on our 1934 champion- ship football team and his work on our swimming team have also been of the highest type. SENIORS Page T wenty SENIORS DOUGLAS BOUDEMAN When it comes to military work, no better can be had, For he is to us as he is to her — a fine, upstanding lad. One of our few five-year men, Doug has made a fine record in both military work and athletics. His knowledge of the military sciences and tactics has brought him a well-earned lieutenancy. His career on our teams is marked by his fine work on our B football and basketball teams and as a miler on the Varsity track squad. JACK CASSELL His music, if any. is pleasant to the ear. For when it comes to harmony, Jack stands with- out a peer. Jack has been associated, to us, more or less with the piano. He came to our school with the class of ' 36 and immediately became well liked. Ho is one of our few post grads. It seems that his am- bition is to master music, and so far he has made a good start toward his goal. WARREN CHILDS A humorous chap who is always gay And who, in this world, will go a long way. Entering at mid-year in 1935, Warren blossomed forth as a pole vaulter on our Varsity track team. He won his letter and was counted on heavily for the 1936 season, but illness kept him on the side lines. Childs has made many friends here, and we wish him much success in his college career. ' «£ • 7 iccnly-One HENRI CHOUTEAU Swimming and Chouteau, to us they mean the same, And through his great achievements he is in our Hall of Fame. One would not have to stay long at Western to find out who is our swimming star. Henri came to school in 1933 and immediately soared to heights of fame in the pool. During his senior year he has won national recognition, and we see no reason for his not going farther. Chouteau has played football and various B and C sports. He goes out with the rank of lieutenant, an unusual accom- plishment for a three-year man. ROBERT CLARK To us he is as quiet and as silent as a ghost; Of his good deeds and his fine work you ' ll never hear him boast. One of our senior plebes, Bob has had a career marked by his work in the band. He has been a constant follower of music and musical organiza- tions. It is our hope that he will continue with his career and bring himself to the top of the list of great musicians. JACK CONEY He has done more in one short time than many do in years; If he keeps it up in time to come, for him ice ' ll have no fears. September, 1935, brought with it a fellow who became immediately popular. Colonel has en- tered into nearly everything and has succeeded in all. He has been managed of track and basketball and a member of the Prep football squad. He has done more toward getting this book to press than anyone else. His personality and ability to make friends will not fail him in the future. 1‘agr Twenty-Two SENIORS JACK COX Although he’s small in stature, his looks are of the best , — From what we knoiv, in future life he’s sure to pass the test. Hailing from Mattoon, Illinois, Jack entered West- ern this year. His quiet way and hard work have made for him many friends among faculty and ca- dets. Although he did not do much on our athletic teams, he was valuable as a reserve for B basket- ball and as general prompter in our senior play. CARL DISCHINGER It doesn’t seem quite possible that one should have the knack Of achieving a success so great while swimming on his back. Disch is another one of our swimming lumi- naries. This year, as his final effort, he has broken his already established back stroke record. After swimming, he turned his endeavors to track, run- ning the middle distances. Carl ' s three-year military record has been terminated by his elevation to the rank of color sergeant. JAMES ELLIS He is the leader of our corps, a position reached by few; If any one can go this far, he ' ll go on farther, too. Jim is probably the most honored man in school. In his four years he has risen to the most coveted position at Western, cadet major. Besides that, he is our valedictorian, and in his records he leaves behind him academic achievements hard to beat. Ellis has won his letter in basketball and on the rifle team and is a proficient tennis player. Page Twenty-Three ROBERT FERGUSON The Lord Fauntleroy of Western, neatest in our corps ; — Once you make a friend like “ Hutch ”, you’ll always uiant one more. Hutch, a four-year man, is leaving school with an all-around good record. He has always had good grades and is one of the hardest workers in the class. His distinguishing quality is his in- fallible neatness; in this respect he is perfect. Dur- ing his last year, he has come up from a color ser- geancy to sergeant major. ROBERT FOSTER He has the reputation of being “ kind of rough . And when he gets a basketball, for the other side it’s tough. Peoria boy makes good at Western. These are the words which describe the work of Bob on our basketball, football and baseball teams. A clever fellow, liked by all, with a pleasing personality and rare sense of humor— although he has been here but one year, his record will stand out. JOHN FOWLER He is the perfect specimen of what a boy should be And when he sprints around the track, it’s well icorth while to see. Three years ago Johnny Fowler was lumbering around our track, stumbling over the hurdles. Who would have thought that he would some day be the holder of both our hurdle records established this year? This accomplishment alone is worthy of special mention, as seldom does one hold both records. John has also distinguished himself on our basketball and football teams, and as one of our best liked lieutenants. SENIORS I age Twenty- Four SENIORS EDWARD GOLDSMITH He has a personality second to none in school And shows his manly qualities when in the swim- ming pool. Our swimming team surely took a turn for the better when Goldie entered school. He has had the enviable honor of tying several well estab- lished records on our swimming team. For a fellow so quiet, he has certainly become a favorite, and all his ways and habits have been admired. Ed hopes to continue his fine work in college next year. DENZIEL HAMILTON Is mighty and powerful as the red men of old. His many years dl| Western are full of thrills untold. Occupying has on thd e position of lieutenant adjutant a voice in our school. His feats and on the discus range have medals and numerous awards, he does not know about guns. Oklahoma has spent a full and s at Western. SCOTT HOLMAN He has determination, he ' s famous for his grit, He ' ll alioays be remembered as one who would never quit. It must have been a mite of a man who saluted the Commandant for the first time in 1932, but since then a real fellow has developed. Although small in stature, Scott is not afraid of anything and has proved this by his “B and C football playing. He has had a well-deserved sergeancy during his last year and has gained all-around popularity, which is something to be proud of. Fuye Twenty-Five HOWARD HUMPHREYS One so good in everything is seldom to be seen. Personalities as fine as his are few and far between. It was indeed a lucky day for Western when Hump ' entered school. He immediately became one of the most popular fellows in school, and his football, diving and baseball gained him a per- manent place on Western ' s list of honor. He holds the rank of cadet captain. He is co-editor of the Shrapnel and business manager of the Recall. It is seldom that one finds so outstanding a specimen of young manhood. ROBERT JACOBBERGER Some may stand out in their studies, others have the athletic trend, But few can be found ivho to “Jake can compare as just a good all-around friend. Jake entered Western as a freshman in 1932. He immediately became a well liked cadet and has greatly developed this popularity in his four years here. He played B and “C football in his sophomore and junior years, but in his last year Bob took things easy. He is a cadet sergeant and has more than earned this position. IRA JOSEPH With fire in his heart as red as his hair, lie has many virtues, which with the world he’ll share. When “Bunny entered Western, a fine career was predicted for him, and he has lived up to this prediction in every sense of the word. A person- ality which marks him as one of our outstanding cadets has won honor for him in all phases. His athletic work has been of the highest type, in swim- ming, track and “B football. He is one of the few to receive a color sergeancy in two years. SENIORS Page T wcnty-Six SENIORS ROBERT KEITH An officer of merit , who does fine scholastic work , — With his eloquence of oratory, he’ll be a Gladstone or a Burke. When Bob came to school he immediately rated high in his scholastic work. His fine efforts have been rewarded throughout his four years by his constant place on the Upper Ten. Keith also played soccer, where his work was of the best. Bob passes as a cadet lieutenant and a member of our senior dance committee. JAMES KELLSTEDT A jack of all trades, but a master of one. And he’ll stick in the fray ' til the laurels are won. Jim is one of our one-year men who has estab- lished himself firmly with the best in school. He has a way all his own, and his qualities are shown when he plays football and when he works hard in his studies. He rates high in his class and is another Peorian who has made good at Western. JACK LATHAM Whatever is his task, you’ll find him working, For his thought is that no man has time for shirking. One fellow who has taken an active part in nearly everything in school is Jack Latham. He has in his three years been on the rifle team, B and C football and basketball teams, and Prep football and baseball teams. Jack rates high in the senior class academically speaking, and his work on the Recall and Shrapnel and in the senior play has been invaluable. He is a lieutenant in B company. I‘age Twenty-Seven EDWARD MEYER Handsome and scholarly, with his friends he has a way; If his beginning is his future, on the righteous path he’ll stay. Members of the fair sex were aflutter when Ed came into the world, as they were when he came to us this year. Besides his being outstanding in this phase, his work in the classroom and as a horseman were well established. Meyers has made many acquaintances during his one year here and has shown himself to be a fine fellow. GEORGE MONTOOTH As fast as a bullet with an antelopic dash. In the Army or the Navy, the rad lines he will crash. Our athletic year was a veritable success in all our minds, and a shining star in our athletic circles has been Red Montooth. His career started as end on our football team, where his fine work has earned him a high place. His play at center with the cagers and as a sprint star in track have added to his honors. A post graduate, he has done fine academic work. JOHN MORRELL Over hill, over dale, on his ever faithful steed , — His is the kind of leadership this world will always need. Although not large, Johnny has gained quite a reputation here at school. He is one of our three cadet captains and has one of the highest aver- ages in the senior class. Morrell played ”B and “C football and basketball and Prep baseball and is without a doubt the best pole vaulter in school. John has a hobby of riding horseback, and his bobbing figure is a common sight. Page T wenly-Eighl % • SENIORS CHARLES RINGER Big and powerful, standing over all , — Just give old C ' uck a chance and he will smash through witn the ball. When it comes to a good all-round man. Chuck is ready to deliver the goods. He has in one year played on three Prep teams, football, basketball and baseball. It is a fact that many games would have been lost had it not been for him. Ringer is one of the hardest working men in school, and when it comes to studying he has come through in fine style. DONALD ROBERSON Laughing and jovial and never short of wit , — His friendship and his humor will always make a hit. One of our true humorists, Don Roberson, the Oklahoma cowboy, has made a host of friends during his short time among us. His work on our B football and basketball teams has made him athletically prominent, and his good work in his studies has made him a valuable man to us in more than one way. JOHN ROBINSON Now when it comes to acting, no better will you find , — When you producers pick your movie casts, keep him in mind. John came to Western at mid-year in 1935 and at once became prominent as an athlete and as one of our best buglers. This year he has been made P. F. C. and holds down one of the leading parts in the senior play. Robinson is never happy without his radio on, as he is an orchestra fan of the first water. I’age Twenty-Nine LOUIS SABLE When football season rolls around, his mind is on the game. And when he plays at Michigan, we hope he ' ll gain great fame. Detroit ' s contribution to the senior class, Lou, has won for himself a place in our hearts by his ever- lasting good will and his jovial spirit. His play on our Varsity football and basketball teams has been valuable, as has been his work as corporal of the third squad of B company. Sable has done good work in his two years, and his success is assured. EDWIN SCHWARTZ Quiet, reserved, and though not too quick, He has lofty ambitions and to them he’ll stick. Bones probably accomplishes more in his own quiet way than anyone else in school. He has been at Western three years and has risen all along, playing basketball and football. This year he has been the mainstay of our championship basketball team. He is a sergeant in the band, and his trombone playing will certainly be missed. He has always had a good scholastic record. ALVIN SHUCHART With the arm of a Grove and the swing of a Ruth. Baseball is his game, of that we have the proof. Al ' s pitching has been one of the highlights of our baseball team, as was his work during his junior year on our B football team. In other fields Shuchart has made a creditable academic record and has been a member of the ' 37 millimeter squad of the military junior class. His three years ' efforts have done him proud, and he leaves behind a good name. SENIORS 1 ' iigc Thirty LLOYD SPIVAK Worried, and jolly, intentions ever true , — His nature is admired by all, but possessed by fete. A harder worker than Lloyd is seldom to be found; he is one boy who has really worked for his rewards. Spiv filled up a large space on our Prep football team, and his playing there brought him a hard-earned letter. A sergeancy was what the military department gave Spivak. His knowledge in this field has become un- bounded. HARRY STEPHENS Every inch a gentleman, good looking, polite and tall,— Our memories ivould be incomplete without his Southern draivl. Harry G. came to school this year and immedi- ately came forward as a social leader because of his poise and his polite manner. He has made in- numerable friends here and has shown by his good all-around work that his success in future life is practically assured. ADOLPHUS SWIMMER A tradition to the old men, and a favorite with the new , — Great felloivs like our “Jimmy are very, very few. One of our best liked and peppiest cadets is Jimmy Swimmer. He has become to us a part of the fun at school, and without him our routine would be incomplete. He made quite a record for himself playing C football and soccer. He has always been known to keep his grades on a good level. Swimmer is one of that kind which always succeeds, and we know he will go places. Page Thirty-One BRUNO TSCHANNEN The record he left behind him will verify his fame, At Western he’ll be remembered as a great athletic name. If Western ' s football, basketball or track teams have gained fame, it is due to Bruno Tschannen. He is an outstanding athlete in school, and his work on these teams has made him known far and near. He is a cadet captain and possesses real leadership qualities. Burp hopes to continue his athletic career in the future. DAN VOORHEES To be little but mighty is his future ambition. His fighting spirit will never fail to bring him recognition. A fighting heart has always characterized Dap- per Dan in his four years here. He has shown his grit by his excellent work as a member of our football team, captain of our soccer squad, and lieutenant in B company. He is an A-l shot on the rifle range. Voorhees is a member of the old school of the army, and his manly qualities will gain for him a sought after place in future life. GEORGE WENTHE A man with the voice which will carry him through To the top of the ladder, amidst a select few. The voice which we heard leading us in our cheers was that of George Wenthe. Wenthe came to Western at mid-year in 1935. After playing B basketball and being a member of the Upper Ten. he returned to us this year to complete his course. This year saw him a private first class, a member of our Varsity basketball squad, and a well liked cadet Page Thirty -Tuo SENIORS NORMAN WILLEY Rough and ready and full of fight, to no one will he yield, Especially when he’s in his glory u pon the football field. A true lover of outdoor sports is Norm ' ' Willey. He has in his two and a half years been the back- bone of our football team ' s line, and his work in track has been distinctive as co-captain. Cow- boy is the senior corporal in the battalion, and he is one of the most popular men in school. In his academic work, Willey has always pulled down good grades. ROBERT WINKELMEYER A mighty fine young fellow with a very brilliant mind , — Such a combination is very hard to find. Wink, as he is commonly known, first came to our eyes as a leading soccer player. His quiet way from this time on made him very well thought of, and his superior work in the classroom has made him outstanding in our class. Bob has come to us this year, and we send him to West Point with high recommendations. LAFAYETTE YOUNG He rates the top in everything and succeeds in ivhat he tries. You’ll never find a better man who’s close to Teddy’s size. Teddy is a two-year man who has established himself firmly in school by his success in all fields. He was the star of his ”B and ”C basketball and football teams and has won his letter in tennis. Young has the distinction of being a two-year ser- geant and the unusual honor of being salutatorian of his class. I’tiye Thirty-Three Academic Coney Ellis Joseph H O N O WINNERS OF A GRADE DIPLOMAS— 1936 Keith Latham Montooth Morrell Spivak Young, L. R S SILVER SCHOLARSHIP MEDAL WINNERS “Upper Ten for First Semester Ending February, 1936 (1) Vogler (2) Hirsch (3) Anixter, A. Steingoetter (4) Anixter, L. Wheeler Young, L. (5) Tick (6) Ellis Helmstetter Parham Keller Kummer Peara Young, C. (9) Joseph Wood (10) Anderson Polinsky Steinberg (7) Latham, K. (8) Keith GRAMMAR SCHOOL GOLD SCHOLARSHIP MEDAL WINNERS June, 1935 (1) Vogler (6) Rosenblatt (2) Benavides (7) Anixter, E. (3) Keith (8) Drell (4) Steinberg (9) Tick (5) Anixter, A. (10) Baumgartner Handlan SILVER MEDAL WINNERS Second Semester, 1935 Linsin Wenthe GRAMMAR SCHOOL (Honorable Mention) (Honorable Mention) Anixter. L Trimb]e Molasky, J. McCreery Richmond Weiss Molasky, A. Nelson HONOR GRADES— 85 and February, 1936 Above Anderson Hirsch Polinsky Anixter, A, Jackson Robertson Anixter, L. Johnston, F. Rush, R. Arvey Joseph Schwartz Burrows Keith Shiell, J. Bynuirt Keller Short Coney Kummer Smith Dickinson Latham, J. Sommer, P. Eaton Latham, K. Speise Ellis McCreery Steinberg Engle Mildenstein Steingoetter Garza Molasky, A. Tick George Molasky, J. Vogler Glazer Morrell Wheeler Handlan Nelson Wood Helmstetter Parham Young, C. Henkel Peara Young, L. CITIZENSHIP Perfect Record in Conformance with Rules of the Academy Anixter, L, Henderson Ringer, W. Barroll Hirsch Roberson, S. Brunsman Humphreys Robinson, J. Cartmell Jackson Schwartz Casey Johnson, H. Smith Clark Johnston, B. Speise Eaton Kammerer Steingoetter Ellis, J. Kummer Tick Ellison Latham, K. Tyler Engle Matthews Vogler Girdler May Wise Heiple Meyer, E. Wood Held Peara Young, C. Helmstetter Polinsky Thirty-Six THE JUNIOR CLASS e are the class of 37, into whose hands will fall the task of running the school next year. At the head of this job will be our officers, chief of whom are: Henderson, president; Johnston, vice-president; Rush, secretary; Tick, sergeant-at-arms, and Anix- ter, historian With men like these to lead us the task should not be difficult. In the field of sports we have many notables, especially in that king of sports, football. Wertman, Stelle, Casey and Henderson are a few who have shown their worth on the gridiron. Johnston, Pettes, Anixter and Bynum are our natators, and with material like this a championship team is expected next year. Not only do wc shine in athletics, but we also excel in other fields. There is that witty fellow Roberts whose Bits of Shrapnel keeps the corps in an uproar on Thursday evenings. Several others of us are also on the Shrapnel staff. Anixter, Steingoetter and Tick are our scholastic representatives, and they do quite a job of commandeering the Upper Ten . Brunsman and Engle are two of our musicians of outstanding worth. Anderson and C. Young won the best drilled cadet awards. Page Thirty-Seven THE SOPHOMORES In Everything ' ' is the motto of our class, and we try to live up to it to the best of our ability. Kammerer was the only man we placed on the Prep football team, but it is our class who with men like Wall, Dickinson and Vogler, constituted the mainstay of the C teams and who will in the near future form the nucleus of the Prep squads. Our basketball men who have shown much promise are Helmstetter, Hirsch, Burst and Kinney. Newberger and Doyle are both swimmers of outstanding ability, and many records are expected to fall as a result of their efforts. But all of our time is not spent in play, as is shown in the records of Vogler and Steinberg, who have persistently been in the upper bracket of the school s students. J. Shiell and several other members of the class have done fine work in dramatics. We have many men on the Shrapnel staff and in the musical organizations. Our officers are: Kammerer, president; Coleman, vice-president; Dickinson, treas- urer; Fullerton, historian; and Ellison, secretary. Page Thirty-Eight THE FRESHMEN This is our first year in high school, and we find it an interesting although difficult change from our previous years. After the trials and tribulations of the first two months of school, we got into the swing of things and set our mark high. We have worked to attain this mark throughout the year, and in doing so we believe that we have made a record at which the rest of the school may look with envious eyes. Not only in academics have we excelled, but also in military work and in other activities. Although we are a little small for Prep athletics, our men like Hazzard, L. Anixter, Dalton, Keller, Jackson and Zimmerman have been the mainstays of the D” and C ' teams. Eaton, Hirsch and Latham are all outstanding tennis players, and it would not surprise us in the least if one of them should turn out to be a second Vines. Snyder shows promise of being a second Chouteau. We have had men on the Shrapnel staff and in the bugle band, and our dramatics group presented two excellent one- act plays. Page Thirty- Nine THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Since we are the smallest and youngest cadets in the school, one might draw the conclusion that we do not have much to do, but the truth is that we have enough if not more than we are able to handle. School occupies the greater part of our day, while the rest of it is well filled with athletics, military work, and other activities. We have shone brightly, especially in the year ' s different activities. Cohn and Goldman are two of the best horsemen in the school, and their riding ability is often looked upon with much envy by the upper classmen. Then we have the two Molasky boys who have shown their worth in more than one sport. Toots Holman is quite a diver and we expect him to take Humphreys ' place in the near future. Buxbaum is the comedian of our class; his perpetual smile has helped him to win favor with the older fellows. We have had an early start and with a little perseverance and sticktuitiveness” we will soon be ready for our next, more advanced and adventuresome step. Page Forty There ' s something about a soldier Everyone likes to watch a parade but there are few people who realize the great amount of effort and time which must be put forth to reach the required state of perfection. Dur- ing each day every cadet drills or attends military class. In these periods are devel- oped some of the most valuable character- istics — Leadership and Discipline. Page Forty-One STAFF Western ' s staff, composed of Ellis, Hamilton, Barroll and Ferguson, have very capably aided the military department through the past year. Lt. Doan has asked the assistance of these men on many occasions and they have always come through with flying colors. Ellis, as we all know, led the corps through another successful government inspec- tion. Hamilton stepped into the rank of Adjutant to fill the position as one of the best we have ever seen. Barroll and Ferguson are the handy men and it would be hard to do without them. COLOR GUARD To the Colors ! This organization, the of- ficial representation of the school, turns out at all ceremonies and also accompanies all units which drill away from the school. Page Forty-T wo Commissioned Officers These are our commissioned officers, who have led us through the military year with flying colors. Not only have they been our commanders, but we are sure that each cadet considers them as his personal friends and helpers. Cadet Ellis is at the head of this group, with the rank of cadet major; it was his splendid work on the tactical problems that gave Western such a boost during the annual War Department inspection. Cadets Tschannen, Morrell and Humphreys are the captains. We believe that they have all, through their good work, received the utmost cooperation from their respective companies. The lieutenants have also been doing fine work during the entire year; they have always been willing and ready to take over any job or command whenever they have been called upon to do so. “Officers, front and center! is a command at every parade. We are proud of the men who have stepped forward at this command this year. Page Forty-Three At the beginning of the year Cadet Captain Morrell was placed in command of A Company, and he has remained in command throughout the year. Until the reorganization in the spring his platoon leaders were Cadet Lieutenants Fowler and Keith, but later the former was replaced by Cadet Lieutenant Boudeman as leader of the second platoon. The first victory to be won by A Company was in the best drilled squad com- petition, which was won by Cadet Corporal Spivak and his squad. At Hallowe ' en the Gymkana was held, and A” Company emerged the victor. Since A Company was composed of many old cadets, it was selected to put on several demonstrations. The culmination of these demonstrations was the selec- tion of the Demonstration Platoon which went to St. Louis to take part in the St. Louis On Parade Exposition. Although this was not entirely from A Company, it was composed to a great degree of these men. In the spring with the reorganization of the Battalion, the tactical instructor changed from Sergeant Carr to Captain Moore. The Company began its spring training by taking part in the field problems and extended order, which could not be executed during the winter. The Company worked hard; this quality was the determining factor in its winning the plaque for being the best combat Company. Few cadets will ever forget their comrades in arms. A COMPANY B COMPANY Although B Company was composed for the greater part of new cadets, with the exception of the commissioned and non-commissioned officers, it carried off a great share of the military honors. Under the able tutelage of Captain Thomas as tactical officer, the ' plebes rapidly learned the school of the soldier. The winter months were spent in the classroom learning the freshman subjects, which were Drill and Command, First Aid, Rifle Marksmanship, Scouting and Patrolling, and Guard Duty. Interspersed with the theoretical work, instruction on the practical side was given by the military seniors and juniors. The work was mainly in prepara- tion for Government Inspection, which came later on. Also during this time every- one was working hard to make himself the most proficient in the manual of arms. The fine work of this Company was begun under the direction of Cadet Captain Tschannen, aided by Cadet Lieutenants Humphreys and Latham. Humphreys was later advanced to the rank of Cadet Captain, and Cadet Lieutenant Voorhees replaced him as leader of the first platoon. B Company was fortunate in having Cadet Anderson emerge winner of the best drilled new cadet award. Other competitive honors were carried off when Cadet Lieutenant Latham led his platoon to victory, winning the platoon guidons for the best drilled platoon. At the same time it was announced that Cade t Cor- poral Shield, V., and his squad had won the best combat squad honors. The climax came when B Company was awarded the best drilled company honor. Page Forty-Five This Company is the smallest in the Battalion, but it has done as much and shared as many honors as the other companies. After trying several different organizations at the beginning of the year, C Company was divided into two platoons of three squads each. The men were then schooled in the various positions and movements by Cadet Captain Ellis and Cadet Lieutenants Boudeman and Chouteau, who were ably assisted by the non-commis- sioned officers. When the Battalion was reorganized in the spring, Cadet Captain Tschannen and Cadet Lieutenant Fowler were transferred to take command. Several ceremonies, such as Guard Mount, were presented and ”C Company took part in these. Then came the first parade, which gave everyone his big thrill. During this time everyone was preparing for the best drilled cadet and squad drill competition. The best drilled cadet award was won by Cadet C. Young, who was right guide of C Company. During the winter everyone went to his military classes where instruction was given over the theoretical subjects. The Inter-Company Swimming Meet was held, and ”C Company surprised everyone by stepping out in front and winning. When spring came, C Company was drilled in extended order and took part in several field problems. Packs were issued, and the cadets then began to learn the sequence of pitching tents, followed by laying out equipment. This was “C Company ' s chief task and was prepared mainly for Government Inspection. Through hard work, C Company achieved and maintained a high standard throughout the year. BAND The success of the Band this year was largely due to the direction of Captain Porter, assisted by Cadet Lieutenants Bernstein and Billstone. After its organization, the Band began several months of practice which cul- minated in its entering the state band concert at Highland, Illinois. In the C class of this tournament, the Band won second place, playing Rose Mary , Western Boy and Safari . During the winter months, the Band went to theoretical military classes, as prac- tices were not held during these periods. When the weather turned warmer, the Band began to drill on the parade ground and became very proficient. Everyone will remember this Band for its excellent work. Page Forty-Seven GENERAL MILITARY SNAPS Color Guard The review is over, and the colors are brought in until the next ceremony. The corps feels a deep sense of pride when the colors pass, because we know the great country which is ours. Rest Some of the cadets seem to have become a little warm during their period of drill. When the weather turns warm, this is a common sight during the welcome ' Test” periods. Drill is broken by several such rest periods. Displaying Equipment All men in the battalion with the exception of the band are issued packs. At intervals the equipment is inspected. For this pur- pose the corps displays equipment. These men are in the midst of this movement. Aim! Company, fire! The corps did aim, and everyone believes that we hit the bull’s eye. The manual of arms is one ol the phases of drill which takes a great amount of time and practice. One of the most difficult movements is Simulate Load, one phase of which is shown at the left. Band Besides practicing their music, the band- men must also turn out for their periods of drill. At all the ceremonies in which they play they, as well as the rifle companies, must be able to march and pass in review. It is very difficult to hold the formation and watch the music at the same time. Page Forty Eight GOVERNMENT INSPECTION The main purpose of the military department, besides that of building up individual qualities, is to pass G. I. On May 13-14, Col. A. W. Lane and Lieut. Col. W. A. McCulloch were at the school for the inspection. The honor rating of the school depends on the outcome of this inspec- tion. During the two days they were here, the inspectors examined all the theoretical and prac- tical classes, judged two field problems, extended order, close order, the ceremonies and examined all equipment. The studying, drilling and the great day set aside for the final polishing of all equipment and the Barracks will always be re- viewed with a smile because of the various ex- periences which took place during this period. This year the corps showed up very well, and all cadets are proud of the part they took in this Inspection. iiPfiSf ' 1 • Ws®. Page Forty-Nine BUGLE BAND We march to mess to music from the Bugle Band. Many other ceremonies and formations also call for its services. We are awakened in the morning by the sound of the bugle, and all through the day buglers call our formations. The Demonstration Platoon was Western ' s representation at the St. Louis on Parade Exposition. It also put on several demonstrations at school. During Com- mencement exercises the final demonstration was put on by this organization. DEMONSTRATION PLATOON The days and months in our school life are crammed with varied activities. Who can forget the riding of ' ' Jockey ' ' Morrell in the Horse Show, Ted Young throwing a ball at Sportsman ' s Park, Jim Ellis being cut in on eveiy time he took a step at the Christmas Dance, John Stelle whooping it up on the boat trip, A1 Shuchart pitching to imaginary batters? These are but a few of the scenes that will live in our mem- ories forever. WE “RECREATE” A T The H LETIC The athletic year of 1935-1936 at Western will always be a red-letter year in the annals of the school. It has been a highly successful one in several ways. Our teams have won many victories, and several of them have won championships — swimming, Mississippi Valley Champions; Prep basketball, A. B. C. and Prep League Champions; B football, A. B. C. league B division Cham- pions. The teams of Coaches Droste, Williams, Doan, Thomas and Gould have provided formidable opposition for every team in this district. The fine coaching and the ability of the players have not been alone in bringing this recogni- tion to Western. In all phases, our athletes have lived up to the code of sportsmanship which is, in our minds, the object of all competitive sports. The motto Play Fair, and Play to Win has been the watchword of their play. Our football team held up Western ' s high standards in the fall when it was so successful in winning a majority of its games and playing square football throughout. Both our swimming and our basketball teams carried off championship laurels. Our track, soccer and baseball teams have made creditable records. The famous words of the immortal Knute Rockne in addressing his team read, The team, not the individual, will win the game. This phrase has fit the Red and Blue athletic teams perfectly, as it has been teamwork that has carried them through. It is no more than right that our select group of never-tiring, ever-fighting athletes have put Western on top. Other men, too numerous to mention, have stood out as bright lights, but the names of Howard Humphreys, Bruno Tschannen, and Henri Chouteau will live in our minds forever. These men have each contributed in many ways to the success of the year. They have, by their fighting spirit and efforts, put Western on top, a place in which we, as seniors, hope the undergraduates will keep our school after we have made our exit. Mens Sana in Corpore Sano” and may true sportsmanship do its part in the development of both 1 We are glad to look back on the athletic year of “36 and say that true sportsmanship prevailed throughout. O UK WESTERN FLASHES HOWARD HUMPHREYS Here we see Hump Humphreys, an athlete in more ways than one. He has played Prep football as center for three years. His position on the baseball team is behind the bat. His greatest fame has come through his ability as a diver. This spring he placed second in the Prep diving con- test in the National Interscholastics at Philadelphia. BRUNO TSCHANNEN Burp ' s four-year record at Western has been accom- panied by a steady rise in athletic fame. He has been the mainspring of our backfield as quarterback, and football co- captain, with Humphreys. He was captain and forward of our champion hoopsters and has made a remarkable track record as dash man and shot heaver. HENRI CHOUTEAU Chouteau, from the outset, has shown outstanding ability as a swimmer. He has won numerous medals and has broken many of our school and pool records. He is a consistent place winner in national and A. A. U. meets and has carried off many top honors in these. Henri shows his versatility by being halfback on our Varsity grid squad. Page Fifty-Three PREP FOOTBALL This year the Prep football team broke even, winning four games and losing four. Five regulars from the 1934 team re- turned as a nucleus; the rest of the positions had to be filled by new men. The prospects were none too bright, but after considerable hard work in scrimmages and fundamentals the squad soon showed real possibilities. Willey at end, Hum- phreys at center and Billstone at tackle were the linemen re- turning. Tschannen and Kammerer composed the backfield foundation. From this was developed the combination of Willey and Montooth, a newcomer, at the ends; Billstone and Sable at tackles; as guards Bernstein and Hen- derson, two boys who had previously played B football and who were very fast and shifty on their feet. Humphreys remained at center, and the regular backfield was centered around Tschannen, Kammerer, Ringer and Chouteau. The Varsity found itself at the outset confronted with the problems of upholding the Preparatory league record, winning the A. B. C. league championship and thereby wiping out that Country Day defeat, and bringing back to Western a Thanksgiving Day triumph. This was, taken as a whole, one tough assignment and the boys went after it with the will to win. The first game, according to psychologists who say that a first loss means a cham- pionship, was for the best. The squad was nosed out after an exciting struggle, 7-0, by Ben Blewett. The second game was more successful, however, and after flashing a brilliant attack the game ended with Western on the large end of a 13-0 score. I The following week the Prepmen downed St. Louis U. High, 25-6, in a very fast and exciting hour of play. Then the Red Ramblers received a severe setback in their drive for the A. B. C. league championship when they lost, on a wet and soggy field, to John Burroughs. Burroughs scored on one of the breaks of the game when a Western man fumbled in- side the ten-yard line. Then followed another upset in which the squad lost to a superior McBride eleven, 13-3. A 13-7 victory over Country Day gave the Prep team its much wanted sweet revenge. ' On the following Saturday the Cadets overcame Principia, who proved a very stub- born foe, by the margin of 14-7. Then on Thanksgiving afternoon with an icy blast laden with snow sweeping the gridiron. Captain Droste ' s men closed the season by losing to Alton High school, 32-0. Although the victory was one-sided and the superiority of Alton was represented by the score, yet the Red Raiders fought every inch of the way. Thus under Captain Droste ' s careful coaching and guid- ance they finished the season tying for first in the A. B. C. League; real sports and a fine eleven. I’uge Fifty-Five C FOOTBALL Although seven of the eleven members of Western ' s C team were new, this group soon developed into a strong squad. It became known through the A. B. C. league circuit as one with a strong line and a fast, driving backfield. Dickinson and Vogler led the squad, from the quarterback and right half posi- tions, respectively. They had real cooperation and assistance from the charging line and Short and Cuyler filling out the backfield. The squad began the season by defeating the East Alton Junior High School, a non-league game. Then Principia and Country Day were conquered. The win- ning streak didn ' t last, however, and on the following Saturday the Green Wave dropped one to John Burroughs, 19-0. The last game of the season was a gruelling contest which Western lost, 2-0. The boys went through the whole season playing hard, clean football. D FOOTBALL The D team, composed of the very youngest cadets in school, showed signs of good football prospects as soon as the season started. The boys had never played football before, but after being taught the fundamentals by Captain Williams they progressed rapidly. This small squad played its first game with Principia on October 5th. A week later it lost to the St. Louis U. High Midgets, 20-7, after having pushed all the way down the field in the last few minutes for a touchdown. The following game brought better results, due to strenuous practice all week; the score at the sound of the gun was 6-6. The last game of the season was with the Alton ' ' gorillas, ' ' who defeated the Midgets, 26-12; great signal calling was demonstrated in this contest. Captain Williams throughout the season attempted to inspire the younger £ oys with the will to win and to work together. Although they weren ' t quite good enough to win, they formed a real team and they never lost their courage. Page Fifty-Six B FOOTBALL With Western ' s football season in full swing, the B team immediately showed a very favorable outlook. Several members of last year ' s B team returned, and around these men the team was built. Added to this group was a strong delegation from last year ' s C team and a number of new men. After the season had pro- gressed, Lieutenant Doan found the best combination to be Joseph and Higbee at the ends, Krueger and Wood at the tackles, and Tick and W. Hamilton at the guards, with Boudeman, Morrell, Wheeler and L. Young making up the backfield. Lieutenant Doan, the new P. M. S. and T., was in charge of the squad. He taught the boys all the University of Illinois plays which he had learned from Les Ludberg. This year ' s B team was probably one of the best developed at Western. The boys fought hard and cooperated in every game. This is shown by their record, which names them B Champions of the A. B. C. League. Vage Fifty-Seven O E s M O S w « CU E- U § SWIMMING A truly championship swimming team! This year, 1936, the Western splash-men were even stronger than the winning combinations of 1933-1935. The team was composed of many individual stars who together formed a com- bination that ran up a string of nine straight victories in the Mississippi Valley. The boys finally fell before two of the strongest high school teams in the country, Culver Military Academy and New Trier High of Chicago. All teams in the vicinity of St. Louis which we came up against were beaten by decisive margins. It was a common thing to hear that a new pool or school record had been set during these contests. Our outstanding individual performers were Henri Chouteau, Howard Humphreys, Carl Dischinger and Ed Goldsmith. All of these boys are stars and have set or tied school records during the year. All of them but Ed Goldsmith have won titles in national competition. Chouteau is a finished product of Captain Williams ' coaching and has developed so greatly under this splendid help and guidance that he is now rated with the best in the country. In the Ozark A. A. U. he took two second places; both his times were under the old A. A. U. records, and in both races he missed first place by the narrowest of margins. Henri also took third in the 100-yard free style and fourth in the 220-yard free style in the National Prep School Championships at Philadelphia. At present he holds several school records — 100-yard free style, :57.4; 220-yard free style, 2:26.4; and the 440-yard free style, 5:22.8. Howard Humphreys, captain of the team, also is the proud holder of many titles. He took second in the fancy diving at the National Prep School meet in Phil- adelphia. He also captured a place in the Ozark Open. Hump ' ' has lost but three firsts in the forty-five dual meets in which he has competed for Western. Dischinger ' s prowess is purely the result of months of hard training. He has steadily improved, until this year he lowered his own backstroke record to 1:9 for the 100 yards. Carl won first place in the Ozark A. A. U. and also helped to win enough points at Philadelphia to place Western sixth in national team score. Ed Goldsmith tied the school record of : 1 9.3 in the 40-yard dash. He has been the deciding element of victory in many cases. His speed as anchor man helped to make new records in the 160-yard and 200 -yard relays. The school record in the former was lowered to 1:22.8; Ira Joseph, Myron Newberger and Phillip Pettes being the other men on the relay team. The other members of the team were the boys who piled up points in the va- rious events to gain the team the importance it now enjoys. Lee Bernstein was the breast stroker, and in his four years he has been one of our mainstays. Ira Joseph, the lead-off man of the championship relay, has added many points to the team score by his fine work in the 40-yard dash; in any year of more Page Fifty Eight mediocre talent, Ira would have been an outstanding star. Newberger and Pettes, two future stars, have held up their end in the relays and sprint events. Johnny Bill- stone has done much commendable work in the 220, as has Wayne Anderson in the 40-yard free. It is these men — together with Floyd Johnston and Milton Doyle, coming back strokers; John Henderson, distance man; Vance Shields, a breast stroker; John Calhoun, fancy diver; Warren Snyder and Paul Sommers, future distance stars — that will be a nucleus for Western winners in the next four years. The B team has been built up around Allan Anixter, Herbert Keller, Gregory Holman, Joe Bynum, Herbert Henkle, Jack Ellison, William Mueller, Wilbur Reichman, Frank Hazzard, Harry Girdler, John Matthews, Edward Handlan, and Frank Paschek. These are the boys who are up and coming stars of future famous teams. I’age Fifty-Nine c H A M P I 0 N S H 1 P T E A M PREP BASKETBALL During the winter of 1936 the Prep basketball team established a record which will be something for future teams to shoot at. It won both Prep and A. B. C. league titles, losing only two games out of eighteen played. The boys showed a great fighting spirit at all times, which is proved by the fact that they gathered a total of 478 points during the season. The fellows were very fine offensively and displayed good defense. There was a fine collection of shots, although the plays and heady cooperation of the players were even more outstanding. Of the thirteen members of the squad, nine were old men and four were new cadets. The old men consisted of Ellis, Fowler, Kammerer, Schwartz, Tschannen, Wenthe, Willey and L. Young. The new men were Foster, Montooth, Ringer and Robinson. Coleman and Coney acted in the capacity of co-managers. From this group Captain Droste built one of the best teams Western has ever had. Foster was one of the best all-around players in the league, tricky and a good shotmaker anywhere on the floor. Kammerer was reliable and an expert guard. Montooth was a very fine center who seemed always to be at the right spot at the right time; he played a very important part in both the team ' s offense and its de- fense. Ringer, another new man, was a hard worker and shone under the basket. Schwartz was uncannily effective with his one-handed and side-court shots. Tschan- nen was the spark-plug of the fast-breaking offense and a high scorer in the league. After four preparatory games, the team started by defeating McBride 34-14 in the first league game. It followed by smashing Burroughs 34-18. After a hard f ought game with St. Louis U. High, which it won 18-16, the squad went on to beat Principia 3 -1 . The second McBride game soon followed, in which our team dis- played a wonderful defense interspersed with true shots; this brought the overwhelm- ing score of 34-14. A week later the boys handed St. Louis U. High its first defeat of the year by flashing a brilliant attack. This was one of the closest scores, 18-16. Then after defeating Prin 30-16, the Drostemen hung up another close one by a score of 19-17 over C. B. C. Another thriller followed when they defeated McBride for the second time 20-19, thus being able to keep an undefeated record in the Prep league. The string didn ' t remain unbroken, however, for although the squad smothered Bur- roughs, it lost to St. Louis U. High 27-15; our passes were off and things in general just didn ' t seem to get going. T he Cagers ended the league season by eking out a 36-30 victory over Principia. This gave Western the undisputed record of six won and two lost; clinching a championship. Page Sixty A little bit upside down, Western topped off a thoroughly successful season by a loss. This was to the swift-breaking Culver quint from Culver City. There were no alibis, for Culver ' s team was far superior and showed it by running up a 32-10 score. Kammerer, after the final game, was elected captain of next year s squad. He and Robertson will return next year. The team will feel keenly the loss of its grad- uating members. The squad deserves every credit for its remarkable play, which won it the championship titles of both the A. B. C. and the Preparatory leagues. Although the team will be hard hit by graduation, the B and C teams have formidable aggregations of players from which to choose next year s team. Captain Droste will have no easy time, but great enthusiasm has been shown by all B and C players throughout the year, and the basket game has become a prime favorite with them all. We may truthfully say that the minor teams have accomplished one of their main purposes— that of developing players for years to come. With their aid, we believe that we will see Western a winner again next year. Though the B basketball team had very little material to begin the season with, it came to the end with a record showing great development. The only member of last year ' s team who returned was Tick. The boys practiced diligently, however, and finished with a 500 per cent standing. This team really deserves much credit, not only because its members were green at the game yet developed splendidly, but also because, while fighting against more experienced teams, it still did its share of winning. B AND C BASKETBALL The ”C basketball team was another Western team composed mostly of new men. But six of the sixteen players were old cadets who had had previous basketball training. However, under the coaching of Captain Teal the team won eight of its twelve games. In doing this it won five non-league games and split the others, three apiece. The players can well be proud of their record, for they worked hard to develop a championship team and were within striking distance, only to lose by one point. They amassed a total of 225 points, while their opponents managed to collect only 176. This was one of the smallest C teams Western has ever seen. Page Sixty -T wo The tennis team was organized in the fall under the direction of Captain Thomas. Although the team was not a championship winner, the members gave a very good account of themselves. While the team was playing its various matches in the Prep and A. B. C. leagues, the other tennis players as well as some team members en- tered the singles or the doubles tournament. These two tournaments provided great rivalry and also furnished a lot of entertainment for all participants. Teams were also organized in the freshman class; these had meets with other freshman teams, and they were undefeated in this class. TENNIS TEAM AND RIFLE TEAM The rifle team had a very successful season as a whole, although it did not win all its matches. Under the direction of Captain Moore, the team rapidly improved until the highlight of the year — the team ' s finishing in fifth place in the Hearst Trophy Match. The highest average fired in matches during the year was by Cadet Lieu- tenant Boudeman; the highest individual score by Cadet Sergeant C. Young. High scores in the four positions — prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing — were divided among the different team members. The boys had many experiences which were very interesting and will not be soon forgotten ’«£ ■ Sixty-Three TRACK The Western track team of 1936 has been one especially characterized by many individual stars. Under the tutelage of Captain Ed Droste there hcs been an unusual dis- play of record breaking. Probably the two most notable men are co-captains Willey and Fowler. To date, Johnny Fowler has set two all-time school rec- ords in the hurdles. Willey has consistently been a high-point winner, gen- erally taking first in the discus, shot and javelin. He has made many throws of the discus well over the A. B. C. field record, and captured a first place in javelin at the A. B. C. meet. Tschannen in his last year has been our all- around man, winning places both in the field events and sprints. Morrell and Joseph, two other seniors, have added many points to the scores by their con- sistent performances in the pole vault and high jump. These men, together with George Montooth in the sprints, have led Western s track brigade. May 23 the team took third place in the A. B. C. track meet, and a week later placed in the Prep meet. While the season, according to the standing in the leagues, has been mediocre, the efforts of the team and coach will be justified through the development of younger athletes. Past Western track teams have been notable for their balance of events. This year has been an exception and we have missed those second and third places. Because of the youth and great number of underclassmen, this season has done much in pointing toward a brilliant future. Page Sixty-Four X BASEBALL — Baseball is one of the outstanding spring sports at Western, and this year s nine has proved that the sport deserves its importance. The team has progressed with rapid strides under its new mentor, Captain Gould. Starting the season with but five old men, Coach Gould has built a real team. Although it has not broken any records for winning games, it has played an excellent brand of baseball. The season opened with the usual practice schedule, and the new men as well as the veterans played heads up ball. Coming to the fore in the pre-season and early season games were the veteran pitchers, A1 Shuchart and Jack Latham, who earned the respect of the opposing batsmen in all contests. The infield was composed of Glen Higbee at first, Kiki Cuyler at second, Lee Bernstein at short, and A1 Sallwasser at third. These men played some sporting ball at times, and this with their timely hitting made a very good combination. The outfield was also a well- balanced machine. Herb Henkel, Bob Foster and Ernie Krueger showed their ability as ball hawks in the diamond fracases. The batterymen were steadied by the backstopping ability of Howard Humphreys, whose all-around play has been a bright light of the Red and Blue nines for three years. Although the Nine has won few games this spring, it has shown real progress and has developed some excellent material for next year ' s prospec- tive champions. SOCCER Holding sway through the fall and winter seasons, soccer has developed during this last year to a leading position in Western ' s sports line-up. The Red and Blue fin- ished the season with a 500 per cent standing in the A. B. C. league. The team showed constant improvement during the season; it gave its stiffest opposition some- thing to worry about. The season opened with a defeat at the hands of John Burroughs, the league champions. To show their real ability, however, the boys scored an overwhelming victory over Principia. The following week the team worked hard on passes but could do nothing more than to hold Country Day to a scoreless tie. Upon meeting Burroughs for a second time, the team again fell before the league champions. Again a tie was scored with Country Day. The season was brought to a successful close by Western ' s defeating Principia 1-0. Captain Thomas immediately started to build his 1937 aggregation by schedul- ing practice games with the Owens-Illinois Glass Company team. Our younger players came to the fore and showed that they were made of the stuff that would capably fill the gaps left by the graduating seniors, Captain Voorhees, Winklemeyer and Keith. These men have aided the team to the utmost degree. They have formed a steady defense and a creditable offense, as is shown by the scores to which they have held their opponents. It is our hope that they will continue their efforts to promote soccer while in college. Soccer, it is hoped, will continue to take a prominent part in our athletic program, as we have a championship team in the offing. Page Sixty-Six I HE men whose time and energy have made this book a success. Through the diligent work of a group from the Senior class, the production of this year ' s Recall was made a reality. The publishing of the annual brings to a climax the journalistic work of the year here at Western. Under the helpful guidance of Mrs. Williams and the good work of Jack Latham and Howard Humphreys, editor and business manager, respectively, we have suc- ceeded in putting out a Recall that in the future will recall to the minds of the old grads the wonderful and interesting days they spent at Western. SHRAPNEL We believe that one of the most vital forces in our life at Western is our paper, The Shrapnel. On Thursday nights when the papers are distributed in the mess hall, a sudden hush comes over the place as the cadets eagerly scan their papers. Our staff consists of twenty-five cadets. Under the guidance of Captain Hinton and our co-editors. Jack Latham and Howard Humphreys, we have succeeded in making this year ' s Shrapnel one of Western ' s best Not only do we publish our paper, but we also have found time to further our study of journalism. We belong to the Quill and Scroll and also to the National Hon- orary Journalistic Fraternity. THE ORCHESTRA The musically inclined cadets in our corps have been given many opportu- nities to show their talents. One of their favorite choices is the orchestra. ] r T| f 1 4 u This organization has been one of the best that has been developed here at Western for many years. Under the direction of Mrs. Porter, we have achieved some fine results. We have been very fortunate in having some unusual talent available for our orchestral work. We are looking forward to the Commencement exercises, in which we have so important a part. On any Tuesday or Friday evening, if you are in the vicinity of C barrack you can hear the vocal harmony of the Glee Club as our notes sift through the open windows. Our organization is an outlet for those among us who are musically inclined. We have served a dual purpose throughout the year, that of entertainment and that of developing our talents. We made many appearances before the cadet corps. This year we have been led by Mrs. Porter, who, through her efforts and patience, succeeded in bringing out the best in us. It was from among our midst that the Senior Quartet was picked — Billstone, Ham- ilton, Bernstein and Morrell. This quartet is one of the important senior activities, and its performance is a feature of the Commencement program. THE GLEE CLUB Page Sixty-Nine | t ' ] M l Tf m j s pkw i V jrd DRAMATICS We started our dramatic year un- der the supervision of Captain Link. The seniors were the first to show their talent. They gave two one-act plays which were very successful. At Christmastime the juniors pre- sented a Chinese play which was excellent. After Christmas Captain Link left us, and the burden fell upon Mrs. Williams. The sophomores, fresh- men, and junior high students put on one-act plays under her super- vision. These were enjoyed by the entire corps. We organized our dramatics club in May and worked out two one-act plays. R. Rush was chosen chair- man of our executive committee. The high spot in the dramatic year is the senior play. There is great rivalry among the seniors for parts in this. The thriller Spooks ' ' was presented this year under the com- petent direction of Mrs. Henderson. GOLF SENIOR DANCE COMMITTEE Western has been without a riding class (or a number of years, but with the coming of Lieutenant Doan we started on our career as horsemen. Some fine horses were acquired for us. Although some of us did not learn rapidly, we all attained considerable proficiency in riding by spring. Among our number, Cohn and Goldman have shown great ability as riders and jumpers. These, together with Allan Anixter, John Morrell, Jack Pardee, Allan Solo- mon, Robert Fullerton and Emerson Brunsman, took part in the St. Louis Horse Show. Western ' s swordsmen have been spending an active year and have fine progress. J. Latham, J. Shiell and Burrows, being the most experienced fencers, were the back- bone of the team. Several new members, Steingoetter, Casey, Wood and Barth made excellent showings against the Washington University team. A junior fencing team was organized among the younger cadets. They will pro- vide excellent material for the future Varsity teams. In recent years Western has turned its efforts to foil fencing only. Next year it is expected to develop teams in Epee, Saber, and Foil, with the promise of a three- weapon tournament in which West- ern will enter a team. Page Seventy-One SEPTEMBER 21 — Many new cadets enter and a large gain over last year ' s enrollment is seen. Most o f the time taken up getting settled. Major Henderson has been letting the cadets use the pool after study hall because of the heat. SEPTEMBER 28 — Chouteau wins the American Legion River Swim at St. Louis Convention. Football team getting steady workouts. Boat trip planned for October 2nd. OCTOBER 5 — Western defeated in opening gridiron battle with Ben Blewett High, 7-0. Fall boat trip enjoyed by all. Captain Porter is working hard with the new band. OCTOBER 12 — First parade given before large crowd. Group of cadets visits Marquette State Park. Prep eleven ties Principia College 0-0 in hard scrimmage. OCTOBER 19 — Lt. Doan talks on African War. New horses arrive at school. Cadets trounce C. B. C. 12-0 in first victory of year. Group of cadets attends dance at Monticello. OCTOBER 26 — First dance considered great success. Drostemen defeat St. Louis U. High, 26-6. Another dance at Monticello attracts many cadets. NOVEMBER 2 — Furlough gives cadets break in school routine. Cadets drop hard fought game to McBride. A Company wins annual Gymkana. NOVEMBER 9 — Study-in-room privilege begins. Quill and Scroll members enjoy banquet. NOVEMBER 16 — Cadets down Codasco in mud battle, 13-7. Chouteau awarded Legion swim- ming cup. Platoon from Fort Leavenworth gives marvelous demonstration here under direction of Captain Sebree, former P. M S. and T. at Western. . ' t NOVEMBER 23 — Cadets chalk up another victory, this time against Principia, 16-7. Dancing classes start. Musical organizations give concert in school room. NOVEMBER 30 — Cadets drop Turkey Day game to Altonites, 32-0. Thanksgiving dance en- joyed by all. Humphreys and Latham, ]., chosen co-editors of Shrapnel. Lecture pro- gram completed. DECEMBER 7 — Harry C White, noted scientist, gives interesting lecture. Henderson and Kammerer to lead 1936 eleven. Play presented by seniors g reat hit with cadet corps. Basketball practice starts. B swimmers win first meet from Alton Y. DECEMBER 14 — Surprise inspection given by Colonel Thuis. Humphreys named senior class president. Cadets attend dance at Lindenwood. C Company wins Inter-Company Swimming Meet. DECEMBER 21 — Christmas furlough started yesterday. Dance committee prospers by Christ- mas dance. Junior play great success. Coach Kipke of Michigan presents interesting lecture to corps. New Quill and Scroll members initiated. JANUARY 11 — Cadets return from furlough and settle down to work, very fine. Basketball team defeats McBride, 34-14. Riding class is doing JANUARY 18 — Lt. Doan talks on West Point life. Prep cagers win first A. B. C. league game from Burroughs, 34-18. Mexican display in school room attracts attention of many. Mid- winter dance set for January 25th. JANUARY 25 — Interesting lecture given by Mr. S. N. Shurcliff, who showed pictures of a South Sea expedition. Kansas tests are given to cadets. Captain Gould added to teaching staff. Dr. Sonquist gives first of series of five lectures. I 1 age Seventy- T wo K II A It FEBRUARY 1 Exams bring lull in athletic program. Midwinter dance is another social suc- cess. Intense cold wave keeps cadets close to radiators. Swimmers defeat Soldan. Chouteau sets new 220 record. FEBRUARY 8 — Cadets attend dance at Monticelio. Swimming team drowns Cleveland to the tune of 47-28. Orchestra formed by Mrs. Porter. Good skating on the Western pond. FEBRUARY 15 — James Ellis named cadet major. Ray Ellinwood, former Western cadet, breaks American indoor 440 record. Cagers lose to St. Louis U. High but defeat Burroughs. Cadets win A. B. C. title by defeating Codasco, 36-22. FEBRUARY 22 Western wins Prep title and game with C. B. C. Washington ' s Birthday dance largest of winter season. Basketball and swimming teams get ready for Culver tilts. FEBRUARY 29 — Western loses both swimming and basketball meets to Culver. Western and Culver cadets enjoy Monticelio dance. Dr. Sonquist completes series of lectures. Pro- longed cold spell broken as warmer weather is welcomed by all. MARCH 7 Admiral Byrd lectures at Alton High; heard by many cadets. Prep swimmers enjoy trip to Chicago, but suffer defeat by New Trier. Military seniors visit Scott Field. MARCH 14 — Bugle Band enjoys show trip to St. Louis. Track team begins workouts. Baseball diamond and team getting in shape for busy season. Sergeant McMackin of Salem, III, takes over bugle band. MARCH 21 — Cadets leave on spring furlough. A1 Priddy, circus humorist, gives entertainment in school room. Teachers attend educational meetings in St. Louis. APRIL 4 — Band wins second place at district contest at Highland. Demonstration platoon gives exhibition at St. Louis on Parade Captain Noel, British explorer, gives lecture on Kashmir Vale. Humphreys, Chouteau and Dischinger win sixth place for W. M in the prep school division of the National Interscholastics at Philadelphia. A. APRIL 1 1 — Shrapnel Staff visits St. Louis Globe-Democrat plant. Inspection in preparation for G. I. given by Captain Sebree and officers from Fort Leavenworth. Tracksters drop first meet to Carrolton High. APRIL 18 — Spring dance enjoyed by those attending. Plans for Recall made. Baseball team defeats Principia, 4-1. Tennis team loses to Codasco netters. Senior play is cast. Area begins. MAY 2 — Faculty club house damaged by fire. Cooperative tests given. Trackmen take Ben Blewett, 65‘ 2-56V2- Baseball team drops 8-0 game to St. Louis U. High. Cadets visit circus with Captain Moore. MAY 9 — Boat excursion to Jefferson Barracks is big hit, with both Monticelio and Western. Lieutenant Doan ' s equestrian classes hold horse show. Freshmen give plays. Dramatics Club organized. MAY 16 — Colonel A. W. Lane and Lieutenant-Colonel W. A. McCulloch inspect and examine cadets in annual War Department Inspection. Track team drops meet to St. Louis U. High. Baseball team loses to C. B. C. and Codasco. MAY 22— Bugle band takes part in parades at Edwardsville and Vandalia. Codasco loses to cadet trackmen, while baseball team again loses to St. Louis U. High. Military honors are distributed at Sunday parade. MAY 28 — Western is again fully accredited by North Central Association. Track team places third in A. B. C. meet. Corps enjoyed baseball game. Commencement program is announced. Colonel Short will make address. I ' age Seventy-Three As the soft notes of the bugle ring out over the night they seem to set at ease a tired mind and a tired body. Poets have portrayed its notes, but only God can portray the true meaning of — TAPS. SENIOR CLASS JOSEPH R. 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