Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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

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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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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