Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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

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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

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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