Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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

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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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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