Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1941 volume:

«£? OATH OF ENROLLMENT £t do hereby voluntarily enroll as a member of the Reserve Officers ' Training Corps and I do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America; that I will serve my country honestly and faithfully; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States, and the officers appointed over me, according to the rules and regulations of Western Military Academy. September, 1941 e RECALL Published by the SENIOR CLASS WESTERN MILITARY ACADEMY ALTON. ILLINOIS This RECALL Contains . . OPENING SECTION Views Faculty Academic Year Academic Honors . Si tony jJ-leart eA _ leu ■ Classes Honor Men Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Lower School Commencement Honors llatchny — J-tony 1 cg-etlct Military Military Organizations Military Year Commissioned Officers Government Inspection Military Classes Maneuvers 5 14 18 22 23 24 25 54 57 60 62 63 64 66 70 74 76 78 79 Football 84 Swimming 88 Basketball 90 Soccer 94 Wrestling 95 Track 96 Baseball 98 Tennis 99 Other Sports 100 lUltJ 1 Ve SuJ 102 Activities Day in, Day out 104 Riding 1 10 Rifle Team Ill Music 112 Dramatics 114, 119 Camera Club 115 Art Club 115 THE RECALL 116 Shrapnel 118 Club 400 119 Special Events 120 Formal Dances 122 Kadet Kalendar 127 Clue dot dll tin A A dot due 80 Athletics Athletic Year 82 W Club 83 FAREWELL 136 OUR FRIENDS THE ADVERTISERS 138-176 WESTERN YOU SEE IT HERE IN A GLANCE But What Goes On Inside the Buildings Is The Fun, the Ambition, the Life of the School SO PROUDLY IT STANDS! And Well 1+ May, For 63 Years of Service Is A Commendable Record. The ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Greets All Visitors With a Friendly Smile. THE BATTLEFIELD OF THE CAMPUS! But it is still the most popu- lar winter hunting grounds. Defeat or victory, its rafters still ring with spirit. - ? T H E S E OUR HOMES Canteen at Night — The favorite spot for informal dances. NIGHT COMES The front campus at night — A scene not to be forgotten, ten. Just before taps the barracks hum with business. Soon all lights will vanish and another day will end. The Center of the Campus and the Nemesis of Thirst Edu - ca - tion ! Edu - ca - tion ! The Megaphone Echoes The Notes of SCHOOL CALL Summoning Us to CLASSES AND THESE OUR Third Row: Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Gould, Mrs. Ben Johnson, Lieut. Fossieck. Captain Nachlmann, Captain Buck. Second Row: Sergeant Pigg . Captain Ben Johnson, Captain Hinton. Captain Schrantz, Captain Williams. First Row: Major Moore, Major Henderson, Major Persing, Colonel Jackson. ANDRES, Lieutenant Edwin A.; Tactical Officer 1st Year St. Louis University BANDEEN, Edith; Dietician 1st Year Toronto University, Columbia University BEARD, Dr. S. C.; History 1st Year Emory, Emory Henry, Harvard, Illinois BUCK, Captain W. J.; Latin and German 24th Year Concordia Teachers College, University of Tennes- see, University of Missouri NSTRUCTORS Third Row: Captain Leurig, Lieut. Humphreys. M s Gotthardt. Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Kibbv. Second Row: Captain Droste, Captain Gould, Major Suhre, Lieut. Wayne Johnson, Sergeant Tartar. First Row: Major Magee, Captain Kane, Major Wilkinson. COCHRAN, Colonel Harrington W.; P.M.S. and T. 1st Year University of California DROSTE, Captain E. P.; Mathematics, Athletics and Personnel 15th Year Shurtleff, University of Illinois, Wisconsin University, Washington University, Harvard FOSSIECK, Lieutenant Theodore H.; English and History 5th Year Shurtleff College, Washington University, University of St. Lawrence GOTTHARDT, Helen; Registered Nurse 3rd Year St. Joseph ' s Hospital Miss Edith Bandeen Dietician GOULD, Captain F. V.; Social Studies 6th Year James Millikin University, Washington University GOULD, Mrs. F. V.; Art Department 6th Year James Millikin University, Chicago Art Institute HENDERSON, Major F. N.; Commandant 24th Year JOHNSON, Captain Ben; Music 1st Year Colorado State Teachers College, University of Southern California, Columbia University JOHNSON, Mrs. Ben; Music 1st Year Juilliard Conservatory of Music JOHNSON, Lieutenant Wayne W.; Mathematics, Science 3rd Year Lafayette, Columbia University, University of St. Lawrence KANE, Captain M. W.; Professor of Military Science and Tactics 2nd Year United States Military Academy, U. S. Army KIBBY, Mrs. Bertha W.; Director of Admissions 14th Year LEURIG, Captain Paul M.; English and Vice- Principal 20th Year Illinois, Harvard, Cambridge, Chicago McCUISTION, Dr. H. P.; Physician 14th Year Virginia Military Institute, University of Pennsylvania HENDERSON, Mrs. F. N.; Social Director 24th Year Boston University, University of Chicago HINTON, Captain W. M.; English 6th Year Southern University, Washington University HOLMAN, Lieutenant Scott A.; Tactical Officer 1st Year Colorado College HUMPHREYS, Lieutenant Howard; Tactical Officer 2nd Year University of Iowa JACKSON, Colonel Ralph L.; Superintendent 37th Year Shurtleff College, Princeton University, Harvard Dr. H. P. McCuistion MAGEE, Major Gray M.; Secretary-Treasurer 3rd Year Dartmouth MOORE, Major Charles H.; Adjutant and P.M.S. and T. 23rd Year Washington University NACHTMANN, Captain Francis; French, English, Dramatics 5th Year St. Louis University, Harvard, University of Gren- oble, France, Middlebury PERSING, Major Chester L.; Headmaster 4th Year Colgate, Yale, Northwestern PIGG, Staff Sergeant Warren F.; Tactical Officer 5th Year U. S. Army SCHRANTZ, Captain F. G.; Science 12th Year Central Wesleyan College, University of Wiscon- sin, University of Iowa SUHRE, Major Henry E.; Commercial Branches 23rd Year Brown ' s Business College Lieut. Andres Lieut. Holman TEAL, Captain Glenn M.; Social Studies I Oth Year University of South Dakota, Illinois State Normal University, Washington University TARTAR, Sergeant Cecil N.; Tactical Officer 1st Year U. S. Army WILKINSON, Major Robert E.; Mathematics 38th Year University of Missouri WILLIAMS, Captain Newell F.; French and Spanish I Ith Year Iowa State Teachers College, University of Iowa WILLIAMS, Mrs. Newell F.; Yearbook Adviser I Ith Year University of Iowa Miss Kramer Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Bentley and Miss Mullin. — 17 — NOW LET ' S GO SCHOOL T O School Coil’s Gone. On Monday, September 14th, we started the nine-month grind of learning. It was the most rapid beginning this school had seen in many a year. Major Persing, our Headmaster and principal, bore down on the instructors, who in turn bore down on us. To the old men it was like old times; the plebes were somewhat awed by the stiff schedule they were going to have to follow. But everyone seemed ready to work. We started the new school year with a change in schedule, having six academic periods a day instead of seven. There were three academic periods of fifty minutes each and a military period before lunch, with three academic periods in the after- noon. These periods were the meat of the seniors ' four years in high school. Yes, Major Persing was really bearing down on the academic work. We found that out when the first grades were issued at the end of two weeks. These progress grades did not go home to our parents, merci a Dieu, so we had another two weeks in which to redeem ourselves. The progress- Concentration camp, Western style — new Biology lab. — 18 — grades and home-grades periods alternated through- out the school year. The campus was a site of many moods when grades came out; some of us were exceedingly happy, some were mad, and then there were a few who wished they had not had fall, winter or spring fever. As time went on, there were certain holidays on which we were excused fro m school work. They were few and far between, but oh, were they welcome! Christmas vacation came, and so did misfortune. Because of the army draft, Captain Teal, our stellar social science instructor, was taken from us to be placed in charge of the various public high school R. O. T. C. units in Chicago. During his nine years at Western, Captain Teal had taught everything in the high school social sciences, giving special emphasis to United States History. He was also one of the mainstays of the athletics department. From Christmas furlough until the end of the first semester, Dr. S. C. Beard, of the University of Illinois, came to take the place of the missing pillar. In the short time of one month that Dr. Beard was with us, he not only filled his position as instructor magnificently, but also won for himself the deepest respect and admiration of the cadet corps. Dr. Beard taught U. S. History in a college manner. Instead of having daily assignments, the cadets listened to lectures given by Dr. Beard, and kept notes on them. At the end of the semes- ter, each cadet wrote a two thousand word theme on a subject of his own choice from the notes that he had taken. Dr. Beard made a talk before the Major Persing confers with Hamilton, F. Haisley, Vog- ler and Endsley about College Board examinations. entire battalion summarizing his previous lectures and his impressions of Western, on one of his few remaining days here. Every last man was sorry that he would no longer be with us. This speech and the semester exams concluded the first half of the ' 40- ' 4l school year. Speaking of exams, they were really tough this year. Just ask any of the victims! They took place on the last two days of January, and because of their difficulty, a short vacation of a day and a half was given to us. It was a wonderful relaxation and One of the new classrooms — Glass bricks and Captain Hin- ton cast a new light on the subject. — I? — gave us an opportunity to get in shape for the next semester. At the beginning of the second semester, a great deal of reorganization had to be done, and Captain Nachtmann and Lieutenant Fossieck took over the task of teaching U. S. History. A course in Latin American History was started. With the world situation as it is, America has had and will have many relations with South and Central Amer- ica. There is no man more competent to give us information about this section of the world than Captain Williams. He might almost be considered a native, since he was born there and has spent a great deal of time there and in Mexico. Western was proud to be one of the very few high schools in the nation that presents a course in Latin American History. This year, as last year and the year before, the seniors and juniors had an extra burden to carry. They were required to make twelve- and seven- minute speeches respectively in front of the entire cadet corps. This sort of public speaking is excel- lent training, for it builds up self-confidence. The speeches were given during our assembly periods, after lunch. Sometimes, before Major Persing in- troduced the cadet speakers, there was a short period of singing. A dub for boys who made perfect grades in one home-grade period was begun several years Captain Williams ' s new Latin American History course furthers the Good Neighbor policy. Malting history live — Dr. Beard lectures on the Reconstruction Period. ago. Perfect grades meant an average of 4.00, so the organization was named the Club 400 . Membership in the club has been the objective of many boys this year. Each cadet, no matter whether he got 4.00 or not, had a batting average that he had to maintain in order to study in his room at night instead of in the study hall. On the basis of tests and achievements, Major Persing assigned these averages after the first two weeks of school and then again at the beginning of the second semester. Early to bed, early to rise, mokes a man healthy, wealthy and wise! That was the way things were worked around Western, especially after the be- ginning of the second semester, when the schedule reverted to the seven-period day. We were up by 6:10 A.M. and by 8:00 we were ready to start a new day of school. There were four forty-minute periods ending at 10:55, after which the time was devoted to military until that welcome mess call at 12:05. School was taken up again at 1:15 P.M., after a twenty-minute assembly formation, and there were three more classes until 3:30. Usually each cadet had three study periods during the day in which to prepare his next day ' s assignments. From 3:30 to 5:30 everyone had a period of relaxation from academics excepting those poor, benighted members of the detention squad who were making up for lost time. At night there was another study — 20 — period, much longer than the others; starting at 7:45, an hour and a half was devoted to studying, with a five-minute rest period at the half-way mark. Taps went at 9:45, so as to assure each cadet plenty of sleep for the next day ' s work. Many outside speakers, outstanding in various fields of education, gave their viewpoints on im- portant issues of the day to the cadet corps. Colonel Jackson and Major Persing were untiring in their efforts to bring before the cadets the best type of education possible. It has been a successful school year. The entire faculty deserves a great deal of credit for having been so patient with us, and we, the graduating class, thank them for the equipment with which they have sent us into life. Keep your fingers crossed — Captain Buck dishes out {he grades. Woosley engages the attention of everyone with a very interesting senior speech. Study Hall — Major Henderson ' s in charge. No fooling. ACADEMIC HONORS Semester I, 1940-1941 Barker . . Crouch . . Gonterman Gordon, E. WINNERS OF A GRADE DIPLOMAS (An Average for 2 Years of 3.00 or Better) Albert Amxter Gary Gonterman Gordon Griffith Hamilton, F. Hamilton, J. Henderson Jackson, W. Miller Paddor Pardee Rivera Saner Vogler von Hoffmann Woosley Highest Honors ELIGIBLE FOR CLUB 400 4.00 Hill 4.00 Kummer . . . 4.00 Miller, R. . 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 High Honors Frudden 3.80 Staples 3.80 Anixter 3.75 Byan 3.75 Gary 3.75 Pardee , 3.75 Rawls 3-75 Rivera 3.75 Sherman 3.75 Vogler 3.75 Warner 3.60 Bergman 3.50 Brown, N 3.50 Fleischman 3.50 Griffith 3.50 Hamilton, F 3.50 Harrison, B 3.50 Heiser 3.50 Jackson, W 3.50 Marks, J 3.50 Paddor 3.50 Porter 3.50 Raith 3.50 Saner 3.50 Webb 3.50 Withers 3.50 Woosley 3.50 Zimmer 3.50 Honors Atkins 3.25 Block, T 3.25 Endsley 3.25 Hamilton, J 3.25 Hutchison, A 3.25 Hutchison, R 3.25 Jackson, T 3.25 Knapp 3.25 Regan 3.25 Zahn 3.25 Ainlay 3.00 Albert 3.00 Barta 3.00 Block, W 3.00 Borntraeger 3.00 Cohen 3.00 Copeland . ' 3.00 Gaddis 3.00 Gordon, B 3.00 Henderson 3.00 Hunter 3.00 Monaghan 3.00 Multin 3.00 Pearo 3.00 Quilligan 3.00 Russo 3.00 Turner 3.00 von Hoffmann 3.00 Whitmer 3.00 — 22 — en E T CORPS Senior Class Officers: Anixter, treasurer; Hender- son, vice-president; Kahle, president; Slack, his- torian; Griffith, secretary; Roth, sergeant-at-arms. DONALD CHARLES VOGLER Valedictorian THOMAS B. GONTERMAN Salutatorian JACK EARL GRIFFITH Honor Graduate DONALD CHARLES VOGLER .... Because of his brilliant success in academic work during his years at Western, Donald Charles Vogler was chosen Valedictorian of the 1941 Senior Class. His accomplishments were not limited to studying. He was captain of the rifle team, a stellar player on the tennis team, member of the champion- ship swimming team, member of the Senior Dance Committee, Senior Editor of the Shrapnel , assistant editor of the RE- CALL, barracks chief, and cadet captain in the battalion. He is continuing a family tradition, for his brother, Edwin, was graduated with the same honor in 1938. THOMAS BRICKEY GONTERMAN .... Close on the heels of our leader was Thomas B. Gonter- man, salutatorian. T. has been the spark plug of the Senior Class this year. Wherever honor lies in one field of activity, it also lurks in another. — Tom is no exception to this rule. His active work on the RECALL, two Prep letters in track, and his first lieutenancy in the corps are only a few of his many diversified and well-rounded activities. DAVID JOHN ROTH A pillar of military strength, courtesy and knowledge was David John Roth. For this reason he was made Cadet Major, the highest military rank that can be attained here at Western. In addition to military success. Jack was one of the school ' s foremost athletes, president of the W Club, so- cially poised, and academically holder of ninth place in a class of seventy-five. JACK EARL GRIFFITH .... The prime qualities for the rank of Honor Graduate are military excellence, academic superiority, and the deep re- spect of one ' s associates. There was one member of our Senior Class who fulfilled these requisites better than any other — Jack Griffith, one of the most admired and best liked fellows in school. Because of his captaincy in the cadet corps, his numerous and varied activities, and his membership for several years in the Club 400 , Western can proudly say, Here is a true son. — 24 — SENIORS... Jack JOHN LAWRENCE ALBERT 2 Years 118 1st Avenue N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa Whenever we think of Jack Albert, we also think of muscles, 1 Atlas or Hercules. Jack took an important part in the advancement of such sports as boxing, wrestling and weight- lifting here at Western. He was a corporal in the first platoon of A Company, and at one time played the snare drum in the Band. He was an active member of the Glee Club, the golf team and the fencing squad. He was a member of the business staff of the RECALL. His grades were always on the honor list, despite the fact that he carried five major subjects. WILLIAM RAYMOND ANIXTER 5 Yeori 113 N. Homan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Mighty Bill Anixter possessed one of Wes- tern ' s most likable personalities. Bill proved his popularity by being elected secretary of his Junior class and treasurer of his Senior class. He has always been tops in academics, and was a member of the 400 Club. In the mili- tary department, where he was a first lieu- tenant, Bill’s platoon was named Best Drilled. He has won B and C letters in football, a B and a C letter in basketball, and a Prep letter in golf. To keep the old Anixter tradition, Bill functioned on the staff of the RECALL as business manager. SIDNEY CHARLES ASHEN-BRENNER I Year 4054 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri Although 1941 was Sid Ashen-Brenner ' s first year at Western, he accomplished much in this single year. For immediately after the school year opened, Sid began active participation in almost every club in school. In a short time, Sid had gained the reputation of being an in- teresting fellow, well informed on many subjects. He has introduced to the cadets a handicraft shop, over which he had complete charge, serv- ing as an instructor. Continuing his interests along other lines, Sid was Club News Editor of the Shrapnel. Sid, as mainstay of the RECALL photography department, was responsible for many of the pictures in this book. — 25 — Dud DUDLEY TOWNSEND ATKINS 4 Years 5369 Maple Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri A private telephone connection with Monti- cello should be Dudley ' s. His wit and smooth personality have placed him high on the popu- larity lists of both Monty and Western. A lieutenant in the battalion, he will receive an officer ' s commission at twenty-one. In four years he has easily carved out success in many fields. He has gained scholastic honors. The Senior Dance Committee and the Glee Club recognize him as a prominent member. The success of the rifle team this year was due largely to his efficient managing. Dud was Social Editor of the Shrapnel because of his four years of faithful work. ROBERT KOEHLER BARTA 4 Years First Avenue S.W. Road, Cedar Rapids, Iowa No friendlier personality could be found on the campus than that of Bob Barta. As an active member of the Cadespians, the dra- matics society, he will long be remembered in many of his dramatic roles. As a result of his acting, Santa Claus was given an important part in the Senior Play. Bob was a sergeant in C Company and floor chief of the second floor B barracks. He has won two J.V. letters in football, and Prep letters in soccer and wrestling. Bob will long be remembered for his weight-lifting feats on the muscles squad and for his smiling and cheerful coun- tenance and friendly manner. Monk Harve HARVEY A. A. BEFFA 3 Years 7800 Lucas Lane, St. Louis, Missouri Sergeant Harvey Beffa is a good example of what hard work will do. Bet has been anything but inactive during his three years here. He has played two years of football, one B” and this year on the Prep squad. He has also played two years of soccer, for which he received an A letter this year. Harvey spends the major portion of his spare time on the rifle range, and he is one of the best shots in school. He is a member of the RECALL business staff. Beffa is hard working, conscientious, responsible, and steady. Qualities such as these will tend to carry him a long way. — 26 — H. PHILLIP BISCH, III 7 Years R. F. D. No. 3, Springfield, Illinois Popular Cadet Bisch holds the honorable posi- tion of lieutenant adjutant in the battalion and has always maintained average military and academic grades. He has done so much at Western that all that can be done is to list his activities. The more important ones are: chief of C Barracks, table chief, member of the bugle band for five years, chief trumpeter of bugle band, chairman of Senior Dance com- mittee, member of RECALL staff and senior play cast, winner of seven football letters, par- ticipant in track, swimming, and basketball, and winner of one hundred thirty ribbons and ten plaques in riding. This list shows Phil ' s great accomplishments as the veteran of the Senior Class that graduates this June. Russ CHARLES RUSSELL BOUTIN 3 Years Cape Girardeau, Missouri The honor of being one of the best-humored cadets on the campus goes to Russ Boutin. His favorite sports have been riding, soccer and swimming. He played on the Prep soccer team for two years. He was an ardent member of the Riding Club, and has five ribbons, three firsts and two seconds, to show for his efforts in the Mary- ville and Western shows. He played saxophone in the orchestra during his first and second years, and this year was sergeant musician in the band. He was a member of the saxophone quartet that won first place at the National Music Contest at Flint, Michigan. JOHN RICHARD BRANT, JR. 3 Years Cold Springs Road, Indianapolis, Indiana Jack has accomplished much in the activities world during his three-year stay at Western. He has won two Prep swimming ietters, and has helped the football and basketball teams on to victory. Jr., who was the best-drilled cadet his first year, graduated as platoon sergeant of the second platoon of B Company. Jockey was very active in the Camera and Art Clubs, but his main interests were horses and guns. He was a regular Monti visitor and was seen with a date at all the dances. Jack was also a mem- ber of this year ' s RECALL photography staff. Jack — 27 — CARL ALBERT BRAUN I ( 2 Years 4427 N. Lockwood Avenue, Toledo, Ohio Carl Braun came to us in the middle of last year. In spite of the handicap of entering at mid-year, he soon made many friends. He went right into athletics and won awards in wrestling and baseball, then came back this year to gain the same, along with a major award in Prep football. This made him eligi- ble for the W Club. Carl was a member of the Glee Club and the Riding Club. He has held average grades and still managed to keep himself an active member of the Monticello squad. He was made a Private First Class in the battalion early in the year. Cheri Jack JOHN HENRY BURGHER I Year 1120 Broadway, Mattoon, Illinois Nimble fingers is an appropriate alias for Jack Burgher, for he may be found at almost any spare moment in the Art Club hard at wcrk on some new project. Although his in- terests are mainly along the artistic line, Jack has made other accomplishments during his short stay. Academically, he is above average. Swimming and track have been his favorite athletic activities. He is a charter member of the Cadespians, the school dramatics asso- ciation, and has done much towards the fur- therment of this activity. Jack is noted for his winning way, which will do a lot towards making his life a successful one. JOE CALTAGIRONE, JR. I Year 1222 Garland Avenue, Texarkana, Arkansas W5IDO, calling C. Q.! This is W5IDO, call- ing C. Q.! These familiar words float over the air-waves in the vicinity of Western Mili- tary Academy. The Arkansas drawl behind the microphone is Joe Caltagirone. Joe ' s main occupation is this radio station. He has been hamming for more than a year now, and with his set he has succeeded in reaching many dis- tant points. Joe plans to make his hobby his living. He will enter Arkansas U. next fall and specialize in radio-engineering. Joe divides what time he can spare from his radio between passing his courses and visiting the riding stable. Joe — 28 — Lieutenant GROVER FRANCIS CLEMENTS I Year Pana, Illinois The important thing about Clem is that, in his short time in cadet life, he made his mark at Western. Because he has a commission in the band division of the Illinois National Guard, he was known as Lieutenant. Clem ' s in- terests were quite heavily centered about music. He was a member of Western ' s orchestra, Glee Club and band. The Lieutenant plays both piano and trumpet well, and is familiar with various other instruments. Other activities in which he engaged consisted primarily of foot- ball and riding. He never missed a social func- tion at Western. ARNOLD QUINN COHEN I V 2 Years 16517 Baylis, Detroit, Michigan Coming to Western at the half year in 1940, Quinn has done a splendid job of making up for lost time. His conscientious efforts and re- sponsible attitude earned him Private First Class stripes in a single semester, an unusual honor. Although fencing was Quinn’s main sport, he was also actively interested in riding and golf. The spring of his junior year he spent with Captain Droste on the track squad. In the classroom, Quinn maintained a fine average, with his name consistently on the honor rolls. His quick wit and friendliness earned him close friendships here at Western. Quinn Dutch GEORGE MATHEW DEUTMAN 4 Years Cuba City, Wisconsin From the far northern state of Wisconsin came Dutch, noted for his amiable person- ality and his happy-go-lucky manner. Dutch was one of the few seniors who could boast of a summer R.O.T.C. camp ' s experience; he will obtain his officer’s commission at 21. Dutch ' s sports interests leaned mostly to basketball; he was an outstanding player on the B team. Academically, he maintained a 2.50 average. Probably his favorite pastimes may be put down as sleeping in odd places and admiring far corners of the campus. When Dutch was graduated, the campus lost one of its most likable and familiar characters. — 29 — Jerry JEROME RODERICK DUMANOIS I Year Hotel Fenton, Fenton, Michigan Outstanding for his valuable work on this year ' s championship swimming team, Jerry Du- manois proved to be a true son of Michigan. He was a mainstay in both the free style and the medley relays, and with his witty person- ality was popular with the other men on the squad. Jerry was an excellent actor and would have played the leading role in Western ' s state contest play had not other activities sponsored by Major Henderson interfered. Jerry will long be remembered for his humor in one of the senior debates. He has left a beautifully painted tank as a remembrance of his work. FRED S. ENDSLEY I Year 604 W. Locust Street, Robinson, Illinois Every so often there comes to Western a fellow who is capable of accomplishing four years ' work in one. Such a fellow was Fred Endsley. Among his accomplishments were the winning of letters in B football and basket- ball. He was an excellent horseman and a very good boxer. He was a leading member of the dramatics club, the Cadespians, and maintained an academic average of 3.75, rank- ing well in the top quarter of his class. Endsley won first alternate appointment to West Point on a competitive examination. He is the type that will succeed in whatever he does. Tedsley 48 ROBERT HUGH FORTIER I Year Gatesworth Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri The boy with the wide grin and the Southern accent was of course Bob Fortier. Bob has the enviable quality of giving his all in anything that he attempts to do. His winning of the boxing tournament in his class proved this. He was consistent in his grades and ranked in the upper half of his class. Hard work earned him a ' ' J.V. football letter and a B soccer letter. Bob rates reading foremost as his hobby. He had a part in the Senior Play. His winning smile characterized him as one of the friendliest chaps on the campus. — 30 — FRANK HARMON FREETO I Year 309 W. Webster, Pittsburg, Kansas Definitely one of Western ' s most musically minded cadets was this likable fellow. Freeto played in the cadet band and orchestra and was a talented performer on both the clarinet and piano. He was a member of the Thursday afternoon concert squads. Horsemanship oc- cupied most of Frank ' s spare time and he was an active member of the Riding Club. The Art Club was another of his interests. Blessed with excellent grades, Frank was always on the honor roll. Monticello found his way winning and he was a constant member of Western ' s social group at that school. Frank Cab RICHARD A. GALLOWAY 2 Years 8 West Side Square, Macomb, Illinois Big Dick probably knew more about basket- ball than anyone else on the campus. For this reason he was manager of the Prep basket- ball team for two years. He was also manager of the B football team for one year. Dick ' s name was usually found on the academic honor roll, and he was aiming at a 3.50. Dick was always seen at the dances and was a member of the Senior Dance Committee. He was a member of the first platoon of A Company. Dick possessed one of the liveliest personalities in school, and his jovial manner was known to all his classmates and associates. JESSE L. GARY 3 Years 808 N. 24th Street, East St. Louis, Illinois Tall and mathematically-inclined Jess Gary has certainly compiled an enviable record. He was a three-year lieutenant, being in charge of the best band in Western ' s history. Mem- bership in the orchestra and dance band were others of Jess ' musical accomplishments. He was a member of the saxophone quartet that placed first in the National Contest. Swimming netted him two B letters. Grades? Always near the top. He never fell below 3.00 and regularly earned a 3.50. He possesses a medal for gaining third place in his military theory averages. Membership on the RECALL staff is another of his many accomplishments. — 31 — ROBERT SANFORD GASTON I Year 28 Algonquin Lane, Webster Groves, Missouri Bob Gaston is one cadet who has certainly made the most of his brief year at Western. His athletic record was outstanding and he was a member of the W Club. Winner of a Prep football award last fall, Bob followed up with an A basketball letter in the winter and was an important cog on the Western track squad in the spring. His grades ran along better than aver- age throughout the year. A loyal Glee Club member, Bob was a member of the Senior Quar- tet all year, singing first tenor in that organiza- tion. Popular and easy-going, Robert was a constant Monti-ite. Bob has, in a shor+ year, given much to Western and gained a great deal of pleasure and accomplishment in return. Russ RUSSELL GEIGER 2 Years 423 California Avenue, Webster Groves, Missouri From the first day that Russ set foot on Western ground he made many friends. He showed his military efficiency his first year when he won second place in the individual drill com- petition for new men. This year he served as a corporal in B Company and was awarded a drill ribbon for his outstanding work in that position. Russ’ grades have placed him above average in both the academic and military de- partments. He was an important member of fhe Senior Play cast and served faithfully in his role. Russ left Western with the realization of having made a fine, solid record. WILLIAM TODD GOLDWASSER 2 Years 228 N. Sappington, Kirkwood, Missouri Whenever he was present, the topic of con- versation drifted toward cars, a subject upon which he is an expert. Goldie ' s jovial manner was largely manifested by his tall stories and his happy-go-lucky behavior. After being a member of the battalion ' s Best Drilled Squad, Goldie had strong claim to his position as second in command of the first squad of Com- pany B. Bill earned two letters in football. His academic average hovered around 3.00. Goldie occasionally played tennis and golf, but a great deal of his time was spent over a hamburger, leading the bull sessions at the cadet lounge in the afternoons. Goldie — 32 — THOMAS BRICKEY GONTERMAN 4 Years 7762 Davis Drive, Clayton, Missouri In describing Tom Gonterman, the term brain trust is in no way misleading, for he has never failed to make the scholasfic honor roll, and rarely has he received less than perfect grades. Tom was the secretary and a charter member of the 400 Club. His winning of best drilled cadet and squad medals led to his holding a first lieutenant ' s position in the battalion. Tom won two track letters, serving as a sprint man. He was an active member of the Senior Dance Com- mittee and of the RECALL editorial staff. Those who know him well found him to be a true friend and an enjoyable companion. EUGENE GORDON 3 Years 1159 E. 52nd Street, Chicago, Illinois Hi, Hammerhead! greets Gene Gordon as he struts across the campus. In his years at Western, Gene attained the highest academic honors, thus rating membership in the Club 400. Last semester he won a scholarship medal. He held the rank of corporal in B Company. He gave much valuable aid to the RECALL staff and to the Senior Play. Gene was a great golf enthusiast and rode horseback frequently. Socially, Gene was kept occupied by answering those certain letters from home. Gene ' s congenial personality and stock of jokes always kept him surrounded by numerous friends. Gen Griff JACK EARL GRIFFITH 4 Years 715 Westwood, Clayton, Missouri One of Western ' s most popular cadets was Jack Griffith, who rated tops in academic and military work. His military honors included being best drilled cadet, corporal of the best drilled squad, receiver of the Chicago Tribune Medal, and Commander of A Company. He was vice- president of the 400 Club, and secretary of the senior class. His athletic letters included C and B football, wrestling, and track. He was captain of the championship B football team and of the wrestling team. He was active on the Shrapnel and RECALL staffs, and on the Senior Dance Committee. He was Honor Graduate, a well-deserved honor. — 33 — Phil PHIL DARLINGTON HAISLEY 2 Years 3115 Benda Street, Hollywood Knolls, Hollywood, California Phil Haisley accomplished many things in his career at Western. He earned a total of five Prep letters and one B letter, his A awards coming in football, track and rifle shooting, and his B letter in football. In his second year, he was second-high scorer on the third-place-winning Hearst Trophy Rifle Team. He won an award as the best drilled new cadet and collected numerous drill and theory ribbons. He held the rank of first sergeant in the cadet battalion. He was a member of the 400 Club and had an important role in the Senior Play. JOHN JOSEPH HALEY I Year 1005 S. John Street, Champaign, Illinois From Champaign hailed one of Western ' s most outstanding first-year seniors, Jack Haley. Few fellows could claim to.be the athlete that Jack was. He made a well-deserved Prep letter in football and would have done the same in basketball and in track had not the Illinois Athletic Association intervened. Jack, a con- stant attendant at the dances, was Casanova at his best, for he made many feminine hearts flutter during the year. He was no slouch in the military field, either. He was a member of the best drilled squad and the possessor of a drill ribbon denoting military excellence. Jack Buster FRANCIS FRAZEE HAMILTON, JR. 3 Years Parle Plaia Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri When one speaks of dramatics at Western one invariably thinks of Buster Hamilton. President of the Dramatic Club, ' Buster ' 1 was an active dramatist both offstage and before the foot- lights and had an important role in the Senior Play. He was also an ardent horseman and a member of the Riding Club. Francis was first sergeant of A Company. He received excel- lent military and academic grades. A member of the Quill and Scroll international honorary society, he won a Shrapnel medal. He was a member of the Senior Dance Committee, the Glee Club, the all-important RECALL editorial staff and a regular Monti” goer. — 34 — JACK MILLER HAMILTON 3 Years Park Plata Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri Jack held one of the most responsible posi- tions in school — Supply Lieutenant — as well as being floor chief of 2nd floor A. He worked hard at his jobs, and this was probably the reason that he was respected by all. Jack was ranking man in his military freshman class. He earned two B ' ' letters in soccer and one in riding. Jack was manager of both the wrestling and the Prep ' ' football teams. One of the best drummers in school, he was a member of the orchestra and the band. A member of the RECALL business staff and a stage manager for the Senior Play, he yet maintained an academic average of around 3.50. Jack Jim RAYMOND JAMES HARRINGTON, JR. I Year 2203 St. Aubin Street, Sioux City, Iowa The land of corn this year sent us Jim Harring- ton, one of her handsomest products. Although Jim made average grades, he kept athletics as his first love. He earned his Prep letter in football last fall and proved himself a very necessary man on this winter ' s basketball team. He also earned a reputation as a mainstay on the track team. As a result of these accomplish- ments, he was naturally a member of the W Club. Jim spent some of his spare moments riding. The remainder of his leisure time he spent in the telephone room, since he became one of Monticello ' s steady customers. BEN JOHN HARRISON 2 Years 420 South Border, Hot Springs, Arkansas From Arkansas two years ago came big, ovial, and likable Ben Harrison. His two years have given him a record to be well proud of. Playing a bang-up game at tackle for Western last fall gave Benny his letter and eligibility for membership in the W Club. Ben has pro- gressed far, from a military standpoint, being one of the few second-year sergeants to be on orders. Missing membership in the Club 400 by the skin of his teeth has been a habit of Ben ' s. His grades have always hovered around 3.75 and, like his other work, are indications of his fine standard of doing things . Ben — 35 — HOWARD S. HENDERSON 4 Years Glen Oak Acres, Glenview, Illinois The Beau Brummel of our class was Cadet Lieutenant Howard Henderson. Besides his Mon- ticello and other such important fields of action, Howie found time to win leters in A, B and C football and basketball and in Prep football, basketball and golf. He was a member of the Club 400 and editor of this year ' s RECALL. Howie was active for the last two years as a member of Western ' s dance com- mittees. His other activities included the Glee Club and the riding squad. Howie ' s sparkling personality and outstanding athletic ability se- cured for him the vice-presidency of the senior class, a much-coveted honor. Howie Hutch JAMES A. HUTCHISON, JR. 2 Years 924 Pickwick Avenue, Springfield, Missouri The smallest member of this year ' s senior class is one of the most all-around popular. Jim Hutchison has been the outstanding C man, receiving two football and two basketball letters in this capacity. His rapid advancement in the military department gained him the rank of ser- geant. This year he ranks third in his military theory class. Hutch maintained about a 3.25 average qcademically. Socially, he was a mem- ber of the Senior Dance Committee and a con- sistent Monti visitor. Jim took part in marks- manship and many other non-curricular activities. He was also a member of the Cadespians. FRANK MARION IMBODEN, JR. 2 Years 710 S. Meramec, Clayton, Missouri Handsome, always smiling, Frank Imboden was one of Western ' s most prominent seniors. Enter ing school last year, Frank accomplished a great deal. He ranked as sergeant in the cadet corps. A natural athlete, he won six Prep letters, two football, two soccer and two track. In track especially Frank excelled, holding the school record in the high hurdles. He was naturally a member of the W Club. Imboden was one of Western ' s leading socialites and a member of the Senior Dance Committee. He was also on the RECALL business staff. Those who knew him well found him to be a true and loyal friend, one well worth keeping. — 36 — Bill WILLIAM ANDREW JACKSON 4 Years Western Military Academy, Alton, Illinois First in the 100-yard breast stroke, Jackson of Western! Bill, for three years, earned a Prep letter in swimming, and because of his undefeated record this year, he was voted cap- tain of the team. The title of Master of Cere- monies on the Senior Dance Committee also belonged to Bill. He was a member of the 400 Club. His participation in various plays and the Senior Play proved him to be an actor of superior ability. He was a lieutenant in the battalion. Bill helped greatly in planning and making Activities section of this year ' s RECALL. ROBERT BUNTIN JONES 2 Years Hotel Franklin, Benton, Illinois Bob Jones was a valuable part of the frame- work of Prep athletics at Western. He was a two-year letterman in football, basketball and track. He was elected captain of the A basketball team and sergeant-at-arms of the W Club. Bob was a sergeant in B Com- pany, and because of his reliability was assistant floor chief of the 2nd floor, A Barracks. Many a Sunday found this lad of big brudder fame strolling the campus of Monticello, and as a result of his social activities he was a member of the Senior Dance Committee. Bob Koffy LEE O. KAFFENBERGER 3 Years 7608 Cornell, University City, Missouri The name of Lee Kaffenberger has been for three years now a symbol of the lighter side of Western, for the smile of Lee ' s face was al- ways as dependable as the rock of Gibraltar. Lee made some accomplishments while here. He rode well and took part in the horse shows. He earned major letters in soccer. He was an invaluable member of the RECALL business staff and was even better known as a salesman, having represented the Dee Floral Company for two years. Smiles, as Lee was often called, held the rank of Supply Sergeant in the corps, a responsible position for a dependable always-willing-to-work fellow. — 37 — ADRIAN LOUIS KAHLE 3 Years Geyer and Rott Roads, St. Louis County, Missouri Who is it that was twice elected president of his class? Bill Kahle, of course! Maintaining a high standing for his three years, Bill was a lieutenant in the battalion and chief of E Bar- racks. He was awarded ribbons for excellence in military drill. Bill, holder and co-holder of two school swimming records, was in the W Club for two years. He won two football, three swimming, two track, and one riding letter. He captained the 1940 swimming team and was elected co-captain of the 1941 track team. He was on the RECALL Business Staff and in the Senior Play. A true Lochinvar of Western, Bill was on the Senior Dance Committee. GEORGE KERASOTES 2 Years 800 N. 6th Street, Springfield, Illinois A friendly greeting and a good word to all made up the personality of this cadet. From the bashful, black-haired boy he was his first year, he became a poised and confident cadet, whose philosophical views exceeded any other at Western. His achievements were more pro- nounced in academics and a good sound book was always a pleasure to him. For relaxation George found ’Artie Shaw his idol, and to be like this swingster was his ambition. George graduated leaving behind him his views on psy- chology and foreign and domestic situations. George Buddy ROBERT WHITTEMORE KNAPP, JR. 2 Years 4600 McPherson Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri Hi, Buddy! was probably the best sign that Bob was nearby, and well it was, for Bob made many buddies at Western on account of his lively personality. During Bob ' s two years here he was active in afhletics, winning two Prep letters in tennis, one Prep letter in both track and soccer, and a J.B. letfer in soccer. Not only was he a member of the W Club, but also of the 400 Club, both notable achievements. Red, who ranked third in his military theory class for two years, was a Private First Class in the first platoon of B Company. — 38 — BERT IRVING LEFKO I Year 2340 Oukman, Detroit, Michigan Bert Lefko is one cadet that will be remem- bered by every member of his class as a down- right swell fellow. The greater part of his time was spent in just having a good time, but he also exerted himself enough to make some ex- cellent grades. Bert was a track letterman. He was, however, kept out of athletics much of the year because of an appendicitis operation. Golf and horseback riding were Bert ' s chief spare- time activities, and he was proficient at both. Lefko ' s chief pride was his home city, Detroit, and we might say that he certainly did it justice. Bert Hank HENRY JANUS LEMCKE 2 Years 302 E. Lockwood, Webster Groves, Missouri The sandy-haired young fellow who held up the French horn in Western ' s band was Henry Janus Lemcke. Henry and his French horn won a second place in the district music contest this year. Hank was given the rank of private, first class, in the band. He was a member of the orchestra and the Glee Club. For the past two years Hank has protected first base on Western ' s Prep baseball team. He also won letters in B basketball, Junior Varsity football, and soc- cer. He was captain of the Junior Varsity soccer team. Hank was also a member of the Shrap- nel staff, helping gladden our Thursday nights. ROBERT EMMET McMAHON I Year 3862 Utah Place, St. Louis, Missouri Mac accomplished greater results in one year at Western than would ordinarily have seemed possible. His Varsity football record named him one of the truly outstanding players in the ABC league. He also played an im- portant part on both the Prep basketball and Prep track teams. In the military department he was a member of the battalion ' s Best Drilled Squad. Academically he managed an easy 2.75 average. Along with his many outside activities, Mac was one of the Glee Club ' s strongest supporters. His friendly personality made him a real asset to Western ' s social life. — 39 — JAMES MARKS 3 Years 5421 Cornell Avenue, Chicago, Illinois The possessor of one of the finest wits in the Senior Class, Jim has gained the friendship of all the cadets. Two years a member of the W Club, Jim gained his position the hard way by winning Prep letters in both swimming and tennis. Jim received J.V. awards in these sports plus another in track. One of the organizers of Western ' s Camera Club, Marks was on the RECALL staff serving as a member of the pho- tography department. Jim was also one of Western’s foremost dramatists and had a role in the Senior Play. Besides participating in locai presentations, Marks represented Western as a member of successful State Contest plays. Diclc VERNE RICHARD MARTIN I Year Damascus-Garfield Road, Damascus, Ohio One of the few members of the senior class who came from Ohio was Dick Martin. Since his coming last fall, Dick ' s sense of humor won him much popularity among the cadets. Dick was a private in 1st platoon, B Company. He played throughout the season with the Prep football team, and this spring he spent much of his time going horseback riding. His dramatic ability should not, be overlooked; it gained him much approval from the corps. Dick ' s social activities were not confined to this campus alone, for he was a frequent caller at Monty. ALBERT F. MAYERHOFFER 3 Years 646 N. 24th Street, East St. Louis, III. Active in all phases of life at Western, Al Mayerhoffer made a well-established record for himself. He played two years of C football and was in the backfield of the championship B eleven his last year. He won C letters in basketball and was Prep soccer team captain. He was the leading backstop of the A base- ball team and his name always appeared in the batteries. Both his academic and military work were excellent and he was a sergeant in C Company. Al was a member of the Glee Club and a regular attendant at all social affairs. — 40 — Snorlcy JOHN RICHARD MEYERS 2 Years 25 Arcadia Place, Cincinnati, Ohio Western ' s outstanding example of military accomplishment was Snorlcy Meyers. Jack was for two years constantly winning awards in the military field. He was chosen best drilled cadet among second-year men, he received ribbons for military neatness and courtesy and for outstand- ing grades in his theory work. He maintained the number one post of second-year men in the corps as right guide of the leading platoon of Company A. His accomplishments were by no means limited to this field alone, for Meyers was an excellent horseman and rifleman, having won a Prep letter in the latter activity. LOUIS ROBERT MILLER 2 Years 16886 LaSalle Blvd., Detroit, Michigan Bob ' s accomplishments in two years were truly outstanding. Hard work ' s winning him business managership of the Shrapnel last year, he topped the entire staff this year to be named editor-in-chief. The smooth, original quality in his writing gave him Quill and Scroll recognition and an important place on the RECALL staff. Be- ing one of Western ' s smartest seniors, Bob was a member of the Club 400 for two years. Bob also participated in athletics, winning B soccer and B basketball letters. His wide range of activ- ities included his membership in the Glee Club, his role in the Senior Play, and secretaryship of the dramatic society, the Cadespians, a name fittingly suggested by Bob. Bob ALLAN HERBERT MOLASKY 6 Years 2 Aberdeen Place, St. Louis, Missouri Each of Moe ' s six years at Western was an active one, and there were few organizations which did not have him as a member. Moe ' s outstanding feat was the winning of four Prep swimming letters. He also won B letters in swimming, football and baseball, a C letter and three D letters in football. He was a military senior, first sergeant of C Company, and possessor of both theory and drill ribbons. His academic record ranked high. Moe was fond of bowling, golf, tennis, and selling food and records. He was a floor chief and a member of the RECALL business staff. — 41 — Dave DAVID WISHART MONTGOMERY 3 Years 1461 Vermont, Quincy, Illinois Dave ' s good sportsmanship was proved by his winning of the ABC award. An all-around athlete, he won four C letters, two B letters, one J.V. tennis letter, and one Prep tennis letter. Monti was a member of the orchestra, the band, and the swing band. He was gradu- ated as ranking sergeant of the band, where he earned three drill ribbons and one theory ribbon. Dave was seen dating at all the dances, but his academic average always remained in the vicin- ity of 3.00. Assistant Editor of the Shrapnel, and an invaluable member of the RECALL edi- torial staff, Dave has rightfully been honored by membership in the Quill and Scroll. THOMAS W. MOONEY 2 Years 130 South Price Road, Ladue City, Missouri Look for the tallest cadet (well, nearly) on the campus and you will find Tom Mooney. Tom came to us last year and soon established a repu- tation as a good salesman. A member of last year ' s Shrapnel business staff, this year he was made its co-business manager and was also a member of the RECALL business staff. He was one of the pioneers of the fencing team, and has won Junior Varsity awards in swimming. He maintained average grades, and attended all the dances. He was an active member of both the Giee Club and the dramatics club. Louie LOUIS LEO MUENTEFERING 4 Years 494 N. 24th Street, East St. Louis, Illinois Quiet and unassuming, Louis L. Muentefering was one of the most likable cadets on the cam- pus. He held the rank of Senior Color Sergeant in the battalion and therefore was the center of attraction at any Western parade. He was an assistant floor chief for three years. Louie spent three’years on the Shrapnel Circulation Staff, one as circulation manager, and this year was named a member of the RECALL business staff. His main hobby was riding; he has won 17 rib- bons and one trophy in various shows. His high- est honor came in his junior year when he won second place in the old men ' s individual drill competition against strong opposition. — 42 — SIDNEY M. PADDOR 4 Years 2947 Belden Avenue, Chicago, Illinois The Windy City Kid with the black, curly hair is Sidney Paddor. Sid ' s long suit was scholarship; he was a two-year member of the Club 400 ' and ranked eighth in the senior class. This year Paddor placed third in the individual drill competition. He had numerous military ribbons for both theory and drill and was a sergeant in the corps. Activities Editor of the Shrapnel, Sid wrote his way into the Quill and Scroll society. He was in the Senior Play. Sid was also active in sports; he won letters in B and C football, Prep and J.V. baseball, and Junior Varsity swimming. Squibb CLARK EMORY PARDEE 3 Years 1375 Dorchester Road, Birmingham, Michigan Clark returned to Western this year to com- plete his cadet life. During his earlier years he won various academic honors, led the battalion ' s best-drilled squad, and climaxed by achieving a Prep letter in baseball. This year, along with his titles of sergeant and assistant barracks chief, he gained membership in both the W and 400 Clubs, was in the Senior Play and was a member of the RECALL staff. He led Western ' s swing band, playing the drums like a master. Our championship football team would have been lost without him. Clark is one of the finest artists that Western has ever had. H. ROBERT REICH 4 Years 3800 Lakeshore Drive, Chicago, Illinois Reich, in four years at Western, established himself as a landmark here. Always athletic, Bob earned six Prep letters; three soccer, one track, and two football, in which sport he starred as a guard. On the merit of these letters, Reich was a member of the W Club for two years. In the spring, Bob ' s fancy turned to horse-back riding. A member of the band for two years, he held the rank of corporal in that organization. Big Bob always was friendly and easy to get along with. His wit in con- versation helped him gain and hold his manv friends throughout the cadet corps. — 43 Bobby GORDON M. RIPLEY 3 Years 508 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois Never a dull moment seemed to be Rip ' s motto, tor ever since his descent upon the cam- pus three years ago, he was the source for much entertainment and mirth. However, in spite of much fun, he was a military junior and held the rank of color corporal. The soccer team claimed him as a valuable player; he was also an ardent bowler, and a member of the Prep football squad. His social activities were indicated by his being on the Senior Dance Committee. For two years he was a member of the Glee Club. Rip, as a Camera Club and RECALL staff member, contributed to the photography of this book. Rip Bob ROBERTO RIVERA 2 Years Venustiano Carrama No. 48, Mexico, D. F., Mexico Coming to Western a stranger in strange surroundings, this likable Mexican youth quickly adapted himself to the life here and made an out- standing record. Although his courses were diffi- cult he succeeded in gaining honor grades. He was co-business manager of the Shrapnel and a member of the RECALL business staff. He won two Prep soccer letters and excelled in this sport of his,native country. He was also a golf enthusiast and played a consistent game. Roberto was active socially and attended all the school dances. He was a first-class private in the band and played flute in the orchestra. DAVID JOHN ROTH 4 Years 5337 Delmar, St. Louis, Missouri One of the most powerful elements in this year ' s class was Jack Roth. Ranking military senior, Jack was made Cadet Major. President of the Glee Club and W Club, Jack was voted the most respected cadet. Two years of stellar Prep football and two years of track won him letters in those sports. Jack was St. Louis RECALL Supervisor. Socially he was tops, being Dance Manager of the Senior Dance Com- mittee. Academically he stood ninth in the class. To top off this fine record he had a major part in the Senior Play, was Sergeant-at-arms of the class, and called flying his main hobby. Jack — 44 — Bryant WILLIAM BRYANT SANER 3 Years Kerrville, Texas Bryant Saner, calm and reserved, comes from the land of the longhorns. During his three years at Western he has always maintained excellent scholastic and military grades. He was an active member of the Club 400 ' ' and tutored Spanish with great-capability. Holding the rank of sergeant in B Company, he was awarded many ribbons for excellence in theory work. Bryant was a continual Monti-goer and a member of the Senior Dance Committee. Many afternoons he devoted to his hobby of horsemanship in which he is very skilled. He was a member of the Senior Play cast. RICHARD ROBERT SCHLEYER 2 Years 6605 Kingsbury Blvd., University City, Missouri Famous for his never-failing scissors grip, Dick was an important member of the wrestling team and a consistent winner of his matches during both his years at Western. He was a member of the Riding Club his first year. A member of the first platoon of B company his second year, he won a private ' s drill ribbon. His grades placed him above average in aca- demic work. Dick ' s early morning footsteps invariably led to the mail-box, and by his post- age bill, he has supported National Defense to the utmost. He was a regular attender of all the dances at Western or Monticello. Dick Pinky ROBERT CHARLES SCHULMAN I V 2 Years 1 84 1 I Santa Barbara, Detroit, Michigan Bob was known to most people at Western as Pinky , because of his colorful cheeks. His year and a half at Western was spent mostly in study as he was carrying six majors and he was making a good average with so heavy a load. Bob was in the winning squad during squad competition, and later in the year he was seen in the first squad of B company. Bob was also very active in the orchestra. Al- though he didn ' t date at the dances, Bob was seen coming from the mailbox daily with that certain letter from Detroit. — 45 — JAMES LEONARD SCROGGIN 2 Years 224 E. 10th Street, Horton, Kansas Box 183, Carrollton, Illinois Jim Scroggin came to Western last year and sky-rocketed to fame in several ways. Militarily, he advanced rapidly and became platoon sergeant in A Company. In athletics he was outstanding. He made Prep letters in foot- ball, basketball, swimming and two in track. Last year he broke the discus record in track, and received an award at Commencement. This year he was co-captain of the football team and vice-president of the W Club. Jim was secretary of the Glee Club and a mainstay of the Senior Quartet. He was a member of the Senior Dance Committee, a Monti fan, ond one of the best floor chief ever. RICHARD AGNEW SLACK 4 Years 17 Fordyce Lane, Ladue City, Missouri Tops in anything he tried, Dick Slack easily rated as one of the most popular seniors. Dick was a lieutenant in the battalion and will attend camp this summer for his commission. Ho w our class historian, and served as class vice- president last year. Co-captain of both track and football, Dick won two letters in each sport plus two more in soccer. This made him a W” Clubber, of course. He was no slouch aca- demically, holding a 3.00 average. Further- more, he was a member of the RECALL staff and the Senior Play cast. Socially at ease, Richard was a main cog of the Senior Dance Committee, holding down a top rating at Monticello, St. Louis, and all points West. Dick Thatch ROBERT JACK THACHER 2 Years 215 W. Fifth Street, Auburn, Indiana The fellow who played the big bass bugle at every mess formation was Robert Jack Thacher. Bob, or Jack as he was more often called, was a corporal in the band. He seemed to spend most of his time getting passing grades in Spanish with the help of his roommate, Hector Leon. But besides this Jack won letters in B football and J.V. swimming. He participated in a long list of minor activities, including the Art Club, the hobby shop and intramural rifle- shooting. Jack was a competent rider and won several awards in the St. Louis horse shows. — 46 — TOM AREND VANDEREEM I Year R. R. No. I, Clayton, Missouri Tom displayed many fine qualities during his year at Western, and all who knew him will agree whole-heartedly to this. He possessed quite a talent for dramatics, and was an enthusiastic member of the Cadespians. He earned a B letter in football and a J.V. letter in soccer. Tom ran many a good mile on the track team, for which he received a Prep ' ' letter. Scholastic- ally, Tom managed about a 3.00 average. In the military department he was a member of the 1st platoon of Company A. He was a con- sistent attendant at Western ' s dances and occa- sionally visited Monticello. Stinky DONALD CHARLES VOGLER 6 Years 601 W. Main Street, Carbondale, Illinois Whether on the drill field, in the classroom, or on the rifle range, Don Vogler reached the top. He was valedictorian of his class. The fact that he served as cadet captain in the corps, rifle team captain, president of the 400 Club, and president of his freshman and sophomore classes spoke for his great ability as a leader. As an athlete, he won many Western letters. Vogler was assistant editor of the RECALL, as well as Senior Editor of the Shrapnel. He was also on the Senior Dance Committee and one of the campus romantics. Don ' s friends have found him a true friend, unaffected by success, swell company for work or play. BERNARD VON HOFFMANN 3 Years 49 Lake Forest Avenue, Clayton, Missouri The melodious strains of the latest song hit pealing from first floor A Barracks could eas- ily be traced to Bernie von Hoffmann. Bernie s third year saw him a corporal of the best drilled squad, a member of the Senior Dance Commit- tee, and a student on the honor roll. He met with much success in athletics. He was a mem- ber of the W Club and received letters in Prep football, tennis, and wrestling. The Shrapnel claimed his as a sports editor. He was on the RECALL staff. Bernie ' s personality was always a lively spark at every gathering. — 47 — ROBERT STOCKER VOSBURGH I Year 55 Fair Oaks, Ladue City. Missouri Although only a one-year man Bob made a permanent impression in the minds of everyone with his perpetual good humor and always-en- couraging word. Because of any injury he was unable to play his favorite sport, football, but he earned his letter just the same by acting as team manager. When the swimming season started, Bob was one of the first men out and he proved to be an invaluable member of this championship Prep team. He was a member of the rifle team that won the Hearst Trophy. He belonged to the Glee Club and sang in the Senior Quartet. Vox Pop Spider JAMES VESTER WEBB, JR. 3 Years 2901 Pine Street, Texarkana, Texas Whenever the soft sweet tones of swing trumpet came floating gently across the campus Jimmy Webb was pretty sure to be the source. Spider, as he was appropriately nicknamed, was for three years the outsfanding member of mu- sical organizations — chief musician of the band, head of the bugle band and trumpeters ' corps as well as mainstay in the newly-founded swing band are only a few of his many accomplish- ments. Jim 1 did extremely well in his academics, and maintained the rank of corporal in the cadet corps. His spare time was taken up at shooting or on the golf links. EDWIN L. WINKELMEYER 4 Years 9429 Old Bonhomme Road, St. Louis County, Missouri Wink, always faithful, always reliable, was everybody’s friend. His high calibre work gave him the position of lieutenant in the corps, floor chief in E Barracks, and a table in the mess hall. E. L. never worried about grades, being tops in academics and military and having won many ribbons for drill. He was a prominent man on the RECALL staff, working on the all-im- portant military section. Wink ' s chief hobby was riding and he had his own horse at school. Wink received one D and two C football letters, one C basketball letter and one riding letter. Besides athletics, he was also active in the Art and Camera Clubs. Wink — 48 ■ Gcrdy GORDON BROWN WOEHLER 3 Years 508 N. Chicago Street, Rockford, Illinois The ’ boy with the baton was what this popular senior was best known as. Gordon held the rank of sergeant drum-major and during his second year was in the best drilled squad. Lefty was a true ABC man, having played on the C football and basketball teams, the B basketball team and this year having earn- ed his A basketball letter and being an im- portant member of the A baseball nine. His grades in both military and academic work were always above average. With a winning personality he was a regular on the Monti squad and at the Western dances. FRANK WOOSLEY 4 Years Pinckneyville, Illinois Frank was probably the most active fellow on campus. He earned a C letter, a B letter, and two Prep letters in both football and basketball. Frank had the outstanding honor of being a member of the 400 Club, as well as the W Club. He was Captain of C” company and will receive his commission in the Reserves when he is twenty-one. Stump was one of the foremost golfers on the campus and was always seen heading for the golf course. He was Athletic Editor of the RECALL and was a member of the Senior Dance Committee. Ripper J. HARMON YOUNG 2 Years 213 Forest Avenue, Webster Groves, Missouri Harmon Young, the ablest mechanic on the campus, well earned this title, since he was the only man who could make Western ' s antiquated tank perform. Being consistently good humored and a practical joker (he had our nomination for class barber), Rip made many true friends during his two years here. Maintaining average grades, Jake spent most of his time in athletics. He was a member of the W Club, having made Prep letters in wrestling, basebali and football. He paid frequent visits to the Art Club and attended all the dances. He made an impression that few cadets are likely to lose from their memories. — 49 — POST GRADUATE- GRADUATED AT THE MIDYEAR PAUL EUGENE BRAYFIELD 1025 Hulman Street, Terre Haute, Indiana UNCLASSIFIED HOWARD CLARE WELCH, JR. 2907 Mason Street, Flint, Michigan — 50 — CLASS OF 1942 ADAMS BROWN, R. DICKMANN GADDIS ANISHANSLIN COCHRAN EPSTEEN GALSTON BERNSTEIN COPELAND ELEISCHMAN HARRISON, D. BERGMAN CUMMINS, J. FOEGEDING HARTMANN BLOCK, T. DAHL FRAZIER HAUSS Adams, Hugh Ross — I I I I Keystone Ave., River Forest, III. Anishanslin, Donald Norman — 3428 Lucas Hunt Rd., St. Louis County, Mo. Bergman, Irwin Arthur — 2756 Pine Grove, Chicago, III. Bernstein, Russell Curshan — 51 I Brompton Ave., Chicago, III. Block, Tom Kenneth — 6823 Kingsbury Bl vd . , St. Louis, Mo. Brown, Robert John — 1418 Wittenberg, St. Louis, Mo. Cochran, John Edward — 787 N. 38th St., East St. Louis, III. Copeland, Robert Young — 210 North I Ith St., Frederick, Okla. Cummins, Joseph William — R. R. 5, Columbus, Indiana. Dahl, Theodore Harris — 201 W. Jefferson, Wheaton, III. Dickmann, Otto John — 3903 Connecticut St., St. Louis, Mo. Epsteen, Bobby — 1129 Pratt Blvd., Chicago, III. Fleischman, Lawrence — 12585 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Mich. Foegeding, Edward Frank — 4430 Athlon Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Frazier, William Edgar — 610 S. Main St., Charleston, Mo. Gaddis, Ellis Moreland — 415 Alton St., Alton, III. Galston, Michael S. — 5900a Clemens, St. Louis, Mo. Harrison, Donald Louis — 204 Bellevue St., Cape Girardeau, Mo. Hartmann, Henry C. — 7433 Teasdale, University City, Mo. Hauss, Jordan Charles — 22 Juanita Place, Belleville, III. — 54 — JOLLY JUNIORS HILL HODGES HONEGGER JOHNSON JORDAN KELLER KENNEDY KIGER KOERTEL KRUMMRICH KUMMER LAZICH LIEBERT LONDOFF MARKS, S. METELSKI NEUBAUER PEARA PEARCE PROETZ Hill, Duane Wicks — Route I, Box 42, Cla rion, Iowa. Hodges, James Curtis — R.F.D. I, Charleston, Mo. Honegger, Albert J. — 5312 Sutherland Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Johnson, Frank L. — 2144 Poplar St., Terre Haute, Indiana. Jordan, Robert Arthur — 4169 Flora Place, St. Louis, Mo. Keller, Robert Dean — R. R. 9, Christopher Drive, LeMay, Mo. Kennedy, Richard, Jr. — 205 Jackson, Joplin, Mo. Kiger, Richmond Henry — 1217 Wabash, Mattoon, III. Koertel, George William — 3917 Federer PI., St. Louis, Mo. Krummrich, Wayne — 6318 W. Main St., Belleville, III. Kummer, Edgar Henry — 8332 Racquet Drive, St. Louis, Mo. Lazich, Max E. — 1509 Roosevelt, El Dorado, III. Liebert, Arthur J. — 6330 Northwood, Clayton, Mo. Londoff, John H. — 3037 Whittier, St. Louis, Mo. Marks, Sheldon Stern — Park Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. Metelski, Roy Claude — 22870 Law Ave., Dearborn, Mich. Neubauer, Heinz Eric — 1120 Union St., San Francisco, Calif. Peara, Junior Lazarus — 1330 E. 1 0th St., Davenport, la. Pearce, Francis M., Jr. — 701 8th St., Ballinger, Texas. Proetz, Charles Henry Jr. — Box 443, El Dorado, Ark. — 55 — QUIGLEY RAWLS ROBINSON ROSENBERG ROTHENBERG scon SHEA SKLAR STARR STONER TURNER TWELKEMEIER WEIS WITHERS ZAHN Quigley, John P. — 2580 Overlook Rd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Rawls, Thompson Townsend — Forest Park Hotel, St. Louis. Mo. Robinson, Wilbourne Thomas — 1220 Eleventh St., Huntsville, Texas. Rosenberg, Arthur — 2675 Oakman Court, Detroit, Mich. Rothenberg, Arthur Howard — 424 Melrose St., Chicago, III. Scott, Kenneth Thomas — 513 Highland, Pcrogould, Ark. Shea, William Eugene — 228 N. Underhill, Peoria, III. Sklar, Gerald Ira — 2545 Chicago Blvd., Detroit, Mich. Starr, Morris David — 2202 Broadway. Mt. Vernon, III. Sloner, Louis Ray — 818 New York Ave., Aurora, III. Turner, Robert Alvin — 5423 Tholozen, St. Louis, Mo. Twelkemeier, Herman Walter — 100 Jackson St., Morgantown, W. Va. Weis, Arthur John — 6530 Itaska, St. Louis, Mo. Withers, William Price — Fort Knox, Ky. Zahn, Paul F. — 2208 N. Indiana, Oklahoma City, Okla. JUNIOR Class Officers: Copeland, treasurer; Peara, vice-president; Rawls, president; Weis, his- torian; Hill, secretary; Kummer, sergeant-at- — 56 - arms. CLASS OF 1943 AIN LAY BORNTRAEGER DANIELS ENGLE ALBIEZ BROWN. N. DEGENHARDT GABRIEL BARKER CHAMBERLAIN DEUTMAN, R. GILASON BLACKBURN CROUCH DOCKING GOODMAN BLOCK, W. DAHLIN DUFFY GORDON. B. Ainlay, Thomas Ernest — 9626 Damen Ave., Chicago, III. Albiei, Robert George — 6901 Oglesby Ave., Chicago, III. Barker, Robert N. — 725 S. Skinker, St. Louis, Mo. Blackburn, Elmo J. — 8200 Natural Bridge Rd., St. Louis, Mo. Block, William Jefferson — 616 W. Main St., Paragould, Ark. Borntroeger, Robert St. Clair — 4200 Flora Place, St. Louis, Mo. Brown, Nels Olson, Jr. — 6539 Devonshire Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Chamberlain, Charles Iris — 1308 Judson Ave., Evanston, III. Crouch, Allen Lee, III — 599 Pates St., Botesville, Ark. Dahlin, Edward Theodore — 5922 N. Fairfield, Chicago, III. Daniels, Zed Reddish — 3225 State St., E. St. Louis, III. Degenhardt, Dick Kennedy — 427 Bluff St., Alton, III. Deutman, Richard M. — Cuba City, Wise. Docking, Robert Blackwell — 1604 Stratford Rd., Lawrence, Kansas. Duffy, Harold Thomas — 7748 Yates Ave., Chicogo, III. Engle, Haynes — 3236 Linden Place, East St. Louis, III. Gabriel, Charles Edward — 1620 Jersey St., Quincy, III. Giloson, Robert Martin — 8121 Drexel Ave., Chicago, III. Goodman, Benjamin Harrison, Jr. — 190 South Ave., Glencoe, III. Gordon, Burton Lee — 4950 Chicago Beach Drive, Chicogo, III. — 57 — TWO DOWN AND HAEGER KOSLOW McDOUGELL MURPHY HAHN KOTTLER MARKS, G. PHILLIPS HEISER LEON M ESTER POWELL HORNER LUTZ MILNER QUILLIGAN HUTCHISON, J. R. McDonough MONAGHAN RAITH Haeger, Warren John — 337 Sunset, La Grange, III. Hahn, Wm. David — 1905 Noble, Springfield, III. Heiser, Rolland Valentine — 525 Ridge Rd., Kenilworth, III. Horner, Edward L. — 421 West Point Court, University City, Mo. Hutchison, John Ralph, Jr. — 200 E. 4lli St., Caruthersville, Mo. Koslow, William — 3334 St. Mary ' s Ave., Hannibal, Mo. Kottler, Donald David — Edgewood Place, Michigan City, Ind. Leon, Hector — 59 Madero Ave., Mexico City, D. F. Mex. Lutz, David Marquis — 1400 Noble, Springfield, III. McDonough, John Raymond — 18157 Clifton Rd., Lakewood, Ohio. McDougell, Oliver L. — 5830 Itaska, St. Louis, Mo. Marks, Gordon Stern — Park Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. Mester, Henry Elmer — 3 1 8 ' 2 N. 6th St., Springfield, III. Milner, Carlos Edgar — 109 East Park St., Taylorville, III. Monaghan, William A. — 505 S. Clay St., Taylorville, III, Murphy, Joseph Edward — 17234 Greenwood Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Phillips, David W., Jr. — 2376 E. 71st St., Chicago, III. Powell, Jim — 5520 E. Shore Drive, Chicago, III. Quilligan, Edward James — 2165 S. Parkway, Columbus, Ohio. Raith, Julius E. — 7206 Pershing Ave., St. Louis, Mo. TWO TO CO Regan, Lawrence V. — 6430 N. Damen, Chi- cago, III. Schrieber, Max Sol — 19350 Warrington Dr., Detroit, Mich. Schulman, Russell — I 84 1 I Santo Barbara, Detroit, Mich. Shapiro, Avery Allen — 18625 Wildemere, Detroit, Mich. Silverblatt, Jerry Norton — 511 Nottingham Terrace, Toledo, Ohio. Spiegler, Robert Albert — 831 W. Ainslie St., Chicago, III. Thomas, William Raymond — 529 West First St., Monticello, Iowa. Vardaman, James Kimble, III — R. R. 2, Chesterfield, Mo. Waters, Donald Parker — 460 Washington Ave., Glencoe, III. WildermuJh, Calvin Robert — 3930 Bowen St., St. Louis, Mo. Zimmerman, Seymour L. — 7831 Phillips Ave., Chicago, III. REGAN SCHRIEBER SCHULMAN. R. SHAPIRO SILVERBLATT SPIEGLER THOMAS VARDAMAN WATERS WILDERMUTH ZIMMERMAN SOPHOMORES Class Officers: Zimmerman, secretary; McDon- ough, treasurer; Crouch, vice-president; Barker, president; Gilason, historian; Monaghan, ser- geant-at-arms. — 59 — CLASS OF 1944 ALBIEN ARCHAMBAULT BACKER BARRY BERG BERKOWITZ BOHLMANN BRUNE BYAN CAPLAN CROGHAN CUMMINS. G. GOBLE HUTCHINSON, J. H. JACKSON, T. Albien, Herbert Walther — 1745 W. 91st St., Chicago, III. Archambault, John A. — 250 Poplar St., Winnetka, III. Backer, Alfred Charles — 725 S. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. Barry, John Francis — 9237 S. Throop St., Chicago, III. Berg, Robert F. — 3138 W. North Ave., Chicago, III. Berkowiti, Ronald J. — 7539 Oxford, Clayton, Mo. Bohlmann, Donald Edward — 90 Arundel Place, St. Louis, Mo. Brune, Jack Frederick — 787 E. Big Bend, Webster Groves, Mo. Byan, Robert John — 281 Olmstead, Riverside, III. Caplan, Stanley Lawrence — 16844 Muriland, Detroit, Mich. Croghan, Terrance Dale — Route I, Birmingham, Mich. Cummins, George T. — R. R. 5, Columbus, Ind. Goble, Thomas Sooner — 405 Delaware St., Urbana, III. Hutchinson, John H. — 1 217-1219 K NW, Washington, D. C. Jackson, Thomas George C. — 116 Park Ave., Wilmette, III. — 60 — FRESHMEN KATZ MINNER WARNER YETTER KNOWLES MULTIN WHITMER ZIMMER LENTZ LONG McQUEENY PORTER SHERMAN WAGNER Class Officers: Backer, treasurer; Bohlmann, vice-president; Porter, president: Daniels, historian; McQueeny, secretary; Cummins, G„ sergeant-at-arms. Katz, Eliot Baer — 410 Washington Ave., Wilmette, III. Knowles, Clifford Wheeler — 501 E. Second St., El Dorado, Ark. Lentz, Wesley Martin — R. I, B-ox 70, Hayti, Mo. Long, James Armin, — R. R. I, Box 290, Clayton, Mo. McQueeny., Patrick Henry — Plano, III. Minner, Robert Vernon — 7355 Tulane, St. Louis, Mo. Multin, Stanley — 7541 Teasdale, University City, Mo. Porter, John H., Jr. — 5252 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, III. Sherman, Richard Allan — Graemere Hotel, 113 N. Homan, Chi- cago, III. Wagner, Robert Henry — 5049 N. Kostner, Chicago, III. Warner, Robert Kennedy — Saum Apts., 1919 S. Grand, St. Louis, Mo. Whitmer, James Edgar — 4008 Wilmington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Yetter, Richard Lee — 6814 Fairmont Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Zimmer, Karl Raymond — 4270 Kessler Blvd., Indianapolis, Ind. — 61 — CRANDALL FERNANDEZ FRUDDEN HUNTER KEAY MANDEL RUSSO SCOFIELD STAPLES GOTTFRIED POPE STONE HUGHES REUTER WESTERMAYER LOWER SCHOOL Crandall, Louis Edward — Clayton and Geyer Road, St. Louis, Mo. Fernandez, Oscar East — Hacienda Los Morales. Mexico, D. F. Mexico. Frudden, Mark Perrin — Greene, Iowa. Gottfried, Raymond K. — Forest Park Hotel. St. Louis, Mo. Hughes, John Frederick — 516 W. Walnut St., Kokomo, Ind. Hunter, Taylor V. — 401 South Lincoln, Centralia, III. Keay, Richard Thomas — St. Elmo, III. Mandel, Jack R. — Park Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. Pope. Charles Henry — Jefferson Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. Reuter, Henry Dan — 414 N. A St., Farmington, Mo. Russo, Frank Paul — 7356 Woodland Way, Normandy, Mo. Scofield, Gerald Edward — 83 Webster Woods, Webster Groves. Mo. Staples, Robert S. — 1817 W. 49th St. Terrace, Kansas City, Mo. Stone, Joseph Leonard, Jr. — 6333 Winthrop Ave., Chicago, III. Westermayer, Arthur W. — 5797 DeGiverville, St. Louis, Mo. — 62 — COMMENCEMENT AWARDS JUNE 1940 Valedictorian Salutatorian Honor Graduate JOSEPH THOMAS HOEGEN J. WILBUR GONTERMAN JOSEPH THOMAS HOEGEN GOLD SCHOLARSHIP MEDAL WINNERS (4.00 average for entire year) HILL RAWLS 4.00 Average for First Semester 3rd Award 5th Award GONTERMAN, T. VOGLER HOEGEN 4.00 Average for Second Semester 1st Award 2nd Award HEISER WOOSLEY KUMMER MILLER SILVERMAN SHRAPNEL MEDALS Gold J. W. GONTERMAN, Editor-in-Chief Silver MILLER, Business Manager MONTGOMERY VOGLER HAMILTON, F. RECALL CUPS GEORGE CROUSE Editor-in-Chief JOSEPH THOMAS HOEGEN Assistant Editor JEROME MOLASKY Business Manager ATHLETIC TROPHY WINNER Best All-Around Athlete J. B. CASPERSEN Record Broken — Discus Throw JAMES SCROGGIN Old Record (Corneli, ' 31) 125 ' New Record 130 ' 7 — 63 — Modern military technique requires teamwork. Every man is a cog in a complex machine, and every cog must function to keep that machine running smoothly. On the drill field and in the class room we learn this military teamwork, so that some day, if need be, we may apply it in behalf of our country. A COMPANY Breaking away from the tradition of being strict- ly an old men ' s company, A Company of 1941 nevertheless has kept alive and strong the tradition of its being a top-drilled organization. After the many weeks of learning and perfecting its close order drill, A Company took its first step towards receiving recognition. This was the winning of three of the six places in the best drilled cadet competition, Meyers and Gilason tying for first place in the old man class, with Bernstein placing in the new men ' s class. In the squad competition, A lost a close contest to its friendly rival B Company, but had revenge when the second platoon, under the leadership of Bill Anixter, walked away with the best drilled platoon award. After winning the two inter-company contests, the swimming meet and the boxing tournament, A rounded out a well- balanced year by turning in a brilliant attack prob- lem during G.l. Sergeant Pigg, the company’s tactical officer, was invaluable to fhe company throughout the year for both instruction and the assistance he willingly gave. The cadet officers, Cadet Captain Griffith, Cadet Lieutenants Atkins and Anixter, and Company Ad- jutant Slack were of the highest caliber, and each could be counted upon to fulfill his job with the greatest efficiency. The greatest asset to the company was not a single person nor a group of persons. It was the spirit and pride that was in the heart of every man in fhe company. It was this spirit that led them through their many achievements. A Company has had a successful year. It has attained a high grade of efficiency. It has achieved this efficiency through hard work. And so each of its members will be able to say with pride in time to come, Where was I in ' 41? Why, I was in A Company — the best there was! A Company drills — 66 — B ' ' C O M PA N Y The year of 1940-41 went down as another suc- cessful year in the history of B Company. This company, formed of both old and new cadets, got off to a good start under the able leadership of Cadet Captain D. C. Vogler. The first weeks were spent on the drillfield, the new men learning the B Company — REST! fundamentals of drill and the old men refreshing their minds on the many movements. The cadets worked hard, and not in vain. The first squad of the company under the command of Cadet Corporal von Hoffmann won the title of the Best Drilled Squad . This was scarcely the be- ginning. More work, more drill, Right-Face , Right Shoulder — Arms! , Forward — March! , and the first platoon of B Company was ready for the platoon competition. The cadets made an excellent showing, finishing in a close second place. With Government Inspection in sight, the drill became more strict. There were no complaints. The cadets went through their drill with the precision of a regular army unit. They learned to apply in the field what they were studing in the classroom, and when Government Inspection finally arrived they came through with a very high rating on their de- fense problem and extended order drill. Having made such a high rating at G.l. the Com- pany was selected to put on an exhibition of tents, packs, and other equipment for Commencement. Such a record could not be achieved if it were not for the splendid supervision of Major C. H. Moore and the hard work of the Company Com- mander and the platoon leaders, Henderson and Kahle. But as in most achievements the man re- sponsible was the individual private in ranks. He was the one who did the important little things which gave the company its rating. He co-operated with his officers and never complained of extra work. He is the one to be congratulated on the successful year and the record of B Company. — 67 — The true spirit and fight of C Company was brought out in the inter-company boxing tourna- ment. The little C men were either outweighed or out-reached by their opponents, but both A and ”B Companies can testify that when they walked into the ring with a C Company man, they knew that their man was not going to be a push-over. In this tournament, C Company ran a very close second to A . ■68 — C C O M PA N Y Transformed from a group of new men, inexper- ienced in military training, into well-trained unit of cadets — that was the story of C Company this year. Cadet Captain Woosley and his two lieuten- ants, Gonterman of the 1st platoon and Winkel- meyer of the second platoon, took the green re- C Company, Dis-MISS! C Company was very fortunate to have as its tactical officer Lieutenant Humphreys, who had himself been a cadet here and understood the younger men. All of the cadets of C were sorry to see him leave. Sergeant Tartar then took over, and his knowledge of military work was an exceed- ingly great help to C Company. During Government Inspection, the 1st platoon of C was the platoon chosen for close order drill. In this they excelled. They had precision and snap that was a comfort to a military eye. Throughout the year, the company ' s enthusiastic spirit and cooperation in all military activities or extra-curricular competitions served as a spark- plug to the whole corps. Although most of the cadets of C Company were small in stature, and of freshman or grammar school standing, their showing in the individual, squad, platoon and com- pany drill competitions gave both A and B Companies many uncomfortable moments. cruits in hand and turned out a polished group of veterans. THE BAND Parade rest! Sound off! And the cadet band goes into action. This branch of the music department was an essential part of every parade and review of the year. Besides its marching activity, the band fre- quenty played at special occasions such as football games, plays, and had its own part in the com- mencement program. The band this year utilized the few outstanding players available and around them built a fairly well-balanced organization. There were off days of course, but they were few in number and the band could always really give out when the time came. Government Inspection was a good example of this when the band played as it never had before and won the admiration of a usually skeptical corps. Capt. Johnson, serving his first year as director of the band, proved himself very efficient and put the band out in front in many ways. It was through him that the members of the band went to St. L.ouis to hear the famous U. S. Navy Band play. Show trips were planned and carried through with his aid. He was never-failing in his musical advice and fcr the first time in a number of years the band sent representatives to district, state and national band contests. Another new practice put into ef- fect by Capt. Johnson was the playing of new pieces at parade as often as possible. As a result the corps was never humming the tune along with the music of the band. Cadet Lieut. Jess Gary was in charge of the band this year and won the respect of every member. Platoon Sergeant David Montgomery was second- in-command and a valuable cornet player. Gordon Woehler was Sergeant Drum-Major and Tom Scott was his assistant. Outstanding men were Webb on the trumpet, Liebert on the saxophone, and Lemcke playing the French horn. So Pass in Review, Band, and receive the salute of the battalion for your fine and faithful work. Trooping up the steps, after a review — 69 — 1941 WAS A GREAT YEAR FOR MILITARY From the first time Fall in! was given, 1940- 1941 has been a successful year in the military de- partment. This year has seen us pioneering into several new undertakings, such as the Marquette Park trip and the forced march to Monticello and back. These pioneer events required work and co- operation, and plenty of them. At the first of the year, it was this work and cooperation that started us off in the right direction. The beginning, as usual, was the swearing in of the new cadets to the R. O. T. C. Before they could think over what this really meant, they were put on the drill field and the tactical officers and the prospective cadet officers began to teach them to drill. My! that was a job! The plebes seemed so dumb. If Right face! was given, they did Left face! It was tedious work, but everyone ' s spirits remained high and it was not long before the plebes were able to join in ranks with the old cadets, who in the meantime had been practicing and brushing The Color Guard up. The first organization came very shortly, and then the first Sunday Parade. It was not bad for the first one. By the following week it had improved, and so the battalion soon looked tike old hands at drilling. About this time the tactical officers and Colonel Jackson put their heads together and planned an overnight field problem. They decided to take the corps to Marquette Park. The idea was received with enthusiasm, and the drill periods were im- mediately turned over to learning extended order drill. The long-awaited event finally arrived, and the corps was divided into two opposing forces. On Saturday noon, October 25th, the two forces moved out for Marquette Park. The road was long and the sun was hot. Tired and with plenty of blisters, the The Bugle Band ■ 70 - boys- finally arrived. There was a welcome, brief rest, then all found out how attractive beans and wieners can look. All that night both camps had patrols out. Several scouts were captured, others found that directions are hard to keep straight at night. The next morning, both camps ate an early breakfast and then started out to win the war. The battle took place. The decision was a tie. Both units saw the difficulties of command and operation in the field. There were plenty of mistakes made, but there was an equal amount of good deeds to offset them. After the problem, both units assembled and ate a hasty lunch of hard tack and bully beef. Then the long hike homeward began. Sunday night the corps was plenty tired but very happy over the whole thing. The following several weeks were spent in dis- cussing this exploit, and in finding the good and bad in it. Close order drill was taken up again, and soon the Sunday parades became very good indeed. After fall furlough the prospective officers really turned on the steam. The competition was so great new cadets were Block, W., and Anishanslin, who tied for first place, Withers, and Bernstein. After seeing how willingly the cadets had re- ceived the overnight problem, the staff decided to have a forced march to Monticello and back. No- vember 30th was the appointed date, and that morning the corps once more hit the road. The first lap was going to Monticello. The pace was very fast, and the distance of a little better than five miles was covered in about one hour and fifteen minutes. Then cold lunches were distributed and eaten with great enthusiasm. After a short rest period, the return trip was begun. About an hour and a half later, the cadets were dismissed, back on the campus. This second big experiment of the year proved that the cadets could make a forced march as fast as the regular army. It was now time to begin preparing for the squad competition. The squad leaders all drilled their squads with great diligence. After a short period of preparation, the preliminaries were held on a Saturday. The next day, Sunday, December 8th, the It was a long, hot road — The Marquette Parle Maneuvers Every Sunday afternoon — Parade for Parents and Patrons, And sometimes, as shown heie, Inspection and Review. and these fellows tried so hard that they got the baHalion into better than average condition. No- vember I Ith the first general orders came out. All the commissioned officers were announced. This relieved the tension, but the non-commissioned of- ficers were still to be made. The following week settled this big question, and now the first perma- nent organization was set up. The next important military event was the best- drilled cadet competition. Everyone started to bear down, and many cadets practiced at odd times. The preliminaries were held on Saturday, and the finals were held on Sunday, November 24th. The competition as usual was keen. The judges, our tactical officers, chose Meyers, Gilason and Paddor as the three best drilled old cadets. The best drilled best drilled squad from each company competed in the finals. The winning squad was under the com- mand of von Hoffmann. Christmas furlough broke in now, and after Christ- mas the military work picked up where it had left off. This winter there was very little snow, and no extremely cold weather, so instead of drilling inside the limited space of the drill hall, the corps put on overcoats and stayed outside most of the time. Because of this, the marching movements were bet- ter this year than usual. The post-Christmas lull was ended by the prep- aration for the platoon competition. The day of the finals, Sunday, February 9th, Bill Anixter and his platoon walked off with the honors, after a very — 71 — Triple Play — Captain Kane to Colonel Cochran to Major Moore. close exhibition. This was the last competition among the cadets until after G.l. It was along about this time that G. I. became a common topic. Unity and precision became the main objectives of the corps ' intense drive in prep- aration for this climax of the military year. To meet government requirements, the battalion of three companies was reorganized into four war- strength platoons and a small platoon composed mostly of lower school boys. The drill periods began to alternate between close and extended order drill. The theory classes which had covered all of the classwork during the fall and winter were now starting to review and to put on the finishing touches. Military courtesies were polished to a greater snap and precision. Discipline was tight- Lieut. Humphreys confers with Cadet Lieutenants Gon- terman and Winlcelmeyer und Cadet Captain Woosley. ened, and the corps became a team working to- gether. Field problems were next taken up during drill periods. The academic schedule was rearranged so that twice a week the military period was three hours long. The kitchen packed lunches, and the cadets set out to practice offensive and defensive tactics. To give the cadets an idea of what the real G. I. would be, the school arranged to have a preliminary nspection. Two local regular army of- ficers were kind enough to come to Western for a day and to conduct a small inspection of the corps, similar to G. I. This showed the corps how it stood, and an intensive drive was begun on the weak points. This intense drive was carried on for many weeks until finally G. I. arrived. Friday morning, April 24th, the two inspecting officers, members of the regular army, arrived upon W.M.A. grounds. They wasted no time, but started right in on the inspecfion. First they inspected the barracks, grounds and facilities. Next came the Review, and inspection of rifles. After this, close and extended order drill were demonstrated by two platoons. After lunch, two field problems were taken up and, to end the first day of G. I., the corps studied military theory all evening. The next morning the inspectors started in early. They fin- ished with the last theory class about noon. After lunch, much to the cadets ' relief and pleasure, they left the campus. Western had completed one more Government Inspection! The old company organization was formed again, the following week. Then Captain Kane, P.M.S. and T., received orders to report at an army camp on May 15th. Because of this, Major Moore became P.M.S. and T. working with Colonel Cochran of Saint Louis. Work was begun on the Commence- ment program immediately. A and C Com- Sgt. Pigg, addresses Atkins, Anixter, Griffith and Slack Best-drilled Old Cadets — Best-drilled New Men — Meyers, Gilason and Block, W., Anishanslin, Paddor Withers and Bernstein panies started practice for the sham battle, while B Company practiced pitching tents and laying out field equipment. Many special demonstrations were also worked up. With the arrival of nice Sundays, the crowds at parades increased. The corps put on several spe- cial parades, on special occasions such as Easter, and Patrons ' Day. At the Patrons’ Day parade, tne Chicago Tribune medals for military work during the second semester were awarded to Roth, Rawls and Withers. At the parade on the following day, Sun- day, May I Ith, Roth was made Cadet Major. The postponed company competition finally took place May 21st. To its own as well as everyone ' s else surprise, C Company was the winner, for the first time in years. The sham battle, demonstrations, exhibitions, the final parade and review, Commencement — the end of the 1940-1941 Military Year. Von Hoffmann ' s besf drilled squad and Anixfer ' s best drilled platoon swing into action. — 73 — THESE ARE THE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS Cadet Major Roth Cadet Captain Griffith, A Company Band Lieutenant Gary; A Company: First Lieutenant Atlcins, Second Lieutenant Anixter, Second Lieutenant Slack B Company: First Lieutenant Henderson, Second Lieutenant Kahle — 74 — WHO BROUGHT US THROUGH ANOTHER C. I. Cadet Captain Vogler, B Company, Cadet Captain Woosley, C Company. Second Lieutenant Jackson, W. C Company: First Lieutenant Gonterman, Second Lieutenant Winkelmeyer, Supply Lieutenant Hamilton, J., Lieutenant Adjutant Bis ch — 75 — A patchwork of blankets out to air. Cleaning rifles in the sun. Rest is pleasant after toil . . . . See that dirtl ENT Now for the second floor. And then they ' re examined. Sweeping out. My, what a mess! A surrealist ' s dream. Watchful waiting. Here they come! Studying! Last Big stuff, second crammin ' . Colonel Franson salutes the colors. The battalion passes in review before the inspectors. Close order drill as it was done by Colonel Rattan inspects B Com- Calisthenics in cadence. the 4th platoon. pany. Cadet officers receive instructions for the defense problem. Looking ' em over. Colonel Franson gives A a real going over. A MILITARY SENIOR VIEWS G. I.: You think about it a heck of a long time before it gets to you! Why? Because it is in the air you breathe, the food you eat, the words you say, and in the things you do. You half fear it, yet you look forward to it as something that is really something. You wonder if your floor will ever get together and work hard enough to clean their rooms. If they don ' t, then what? Will the boys learn to drill for you before then? Can you learn all about military law, aerial photograpny and the other military subjects? It downright makes you wonder if you ' ll live through it. Well, you see now that the fellows can clean their rooms. They actually were willing to work. But it ' s time now to get them dressed and ready for barracks inspection. Better check your own appearance. You warn the fellows not to move or talk while the inspectors are in the barracks. You check your own appearance again, and you wait. You wonder what it was you had for breakfast this morning that feels so heavy in your stomach. Here they come. First floor, — Attention! Now for close order drill. You see that the fellows in ranks are all in good condition. You wonder if they ' ll remember all the things you pounded into their heads. You wonder if you ' ll drop your saber. You start to drill the unit with great fear for a while, then you forget about your- self and it seems as easy as practice drilling. The field problem — calisthenics — military classes. You rush from class to class, reviewing like mad on the way. You wish you had spent just a little bit more time on Military Law. Why didn ' t someone tell you to work harder during the year? Noon comes. You see the beautiful departing backs of the inspectors. You sink down for a good, long rest. G. I. is over! — 77 — MILITARY CLASSES TAUGHT THEORY AND PRACTICE TYPICAL ARMORY CONVERSATION: Captain Kane — Well, we ' re starting out a new year. These cadets will have to have a lot of help from you men before they can be expected to put out a decent drill. Now you all have your own military theory classes. I want military courtesy emphasized right now before we start any other subjects. After the corps has a full understanding of this, we can go into our drill and theory sub- jects. Remember, you ' ve got to make allowances for these men, especially for those who are taking military subjects for their first year. Lieutenant Humphreys — Yes, sir, that certainly is no exaggeration. Why, I ' ve never heard such questions in my life as these new men are asking. When do we get measured for our rifles? is my prize one. Captain Kane — Now before we go any farther, I ' d like each of you men to give me a general out- line of your courses this year. We ' ll start with you, Lieutenant. Lieutenant Humphreys — Well, sir, as instructor in first-year subjects I think I have the hardest job. I plan to start with Military Courtesy and then work into Drill and Command as time goes on. Organization of the Infantry will come next, and Military Seniors study Map Reading under Captain Kane. Major Moore lets the Military Juniors learn by doing. then Rifle Marksmanship. What I believe is one of the easiest yet most interesting subjects, Sani- tation and First Aid, will follow, and Scouting and Patroling will be taken up in the spring when field problems start and the cadets can apply their practical training. Of course I ' ll give tests over each subject. Captain Kane — Sounds good. Now Sergeant Pigg, what have you in mind for this year? Sergeant Pigg — The sophomore military classes have always borne a great deal of the Government Inspection work on their shoulders, so I plan to start right off with this inspection in view. These subjects are more interesting than the first year ' s, and when we start Machine Gun Drill there is always great interest shown. Here, too, the cadet runs into the most complicated subject thus far, Map Reading — lots of headaches. Then comes Automatic Rifle, Mus- ketry and, in unison with the field problems, Combat Principles. Captain Kane — Major Moore, what about the military juniors? Major Moore — O. K. Well, I ' ll tell you now. The military juniors are all non-commissioned officers, many of whom will get their commissions next year. I believe that the training in their third year military is fundamental for fourth year subjects and for future officership. Take, for instance, Leadership Prin- ciples. There ' s a subject that ' s not only military but a practical every- day help. Since I ' m so interested in guns, I try to make the courses in 37 mm. and 3-inch Trench Mortar, and Machine Gun, as interesting as possible, with practical demonstrations. One big worry is Combat Principles. Drill and Command review will also be included in the third year course. That reminds me of a story I heard once. It was down in Ft. Benning Captain Kane — Very interesting. Now it ' s my turn to tell you something about my military seniors. These men, after three years of military work, are pre- pared to receive reserve commissions. Government Inspection will be up to them this year, and I ' m sure they will come through. Military Law is always a headache, together with Military History. Aerial Photography is inter- esting, and Combat Principles very helpful in the conduct of Field Prob- lems. After completing this fourth year military, cadets are real strategists and ready for what may come. Well, gen- tlemen, there we have it. Let’s go! ■ 78 — Resting on the hillside after work. Sgt. (Dr.) Pigg administers aid to blistered feet. Beans and wienies, but oh, so good! The road surely was long! Marching off the beaten path. Captain Kane and Major Moore map out the problem, Mooney, Albert, and Hamilton, J. guard the weapons. MARQUETTE MANEUVERS — 79 — No team is successful if it is centered about an individual. No team is successful if it is merely a group of individuals. It must have the spirit of athletics, the spirit of team play. It must be a unit. It must be ... . THE 1940-1941 ATHLETIC YEAR Captain E. P. Droste One for all, and all for one! A phrase that truly represents athletics; a thought that is the key to the success or defeat of a team. Coaches constantly try to impress upon their men this idea. No team can be successful without this feeling. Play- ing together develops the team morally and physic- ally, and the competitive spirit hinges on it. Winning games usually seems to the outsider to be the ultimate objective of playing together, but equally important to each player is the fact that he knows that he is preparing himself to wage and to win many battles later in life. For he knows that strength and mastery of physical powers, the nimble- ness of wit, the noble spirit of fair play, and all qualities that make the true athlete will help to smooth the rough road that is to come. Lasting friendships are developed on the field of play. The merits and demerits of a person ' s character are quickly revealed and brand a person as a true sportsman, or otherwise. The true sportsman is the one who is never morally defeated, who plays fairly against his opponents and who accepts the decision of the referee as final. In football, the sportsman ' s exclamation of, Come on, fellow, let ' s put this one over! echoes from the huddle. The true sportsman is a vertebra in the backbone of the team. His physical powers enable him to be a supreme player, and through good physical exertion his mental capabilities are enlivened and sharpened. The qualities of leadership are now born. The true sportsman inspires others to be like him. To be a true sportsman is the goal to which every young athlete should aspire. While developing the many ideals of true sports- manship, the cadets this year chalked up many victories and many defeats. In the fall, the Prep football team gained the silver cup in the ABC League. Likewise, but in a more sparkling manner, the unscored-on B team ran off with another championship. Won for the third time, the B trophy is theirs to keep. Outstanding among the teams in the winter season was the swimming team. This spirited team not only overcame tough competition but did it in spite of the many handi- caps with which it was confronted. Champions un- defeated are these cadets. Intra-mural competitions formed a prominent part of the athletic year. First in the year was the lively Inter-Company Swimming Meet. Bang, splash, hoorah, and puff-puff were its typical sound effects. A Company, by a very close margin, was victorious. Following this came the exciting basket- ball tournament, with Henderson ' s team the winner. Probably an even more amusing attraction in bas- ketball was the Varsity vs. Faculty game; here was indeed a laugh a minute. The faculty players showed that they are good losers. Fifty Western water birds turned out for the water polo tournament. Kahle ' s team came out on top, but only after helping to reduce the water volume in the pool. Then came the boxing tournament. Thrills, chills and spills came fast and furious. A Company was again victorious. Last in the year were the Inter-Barracks Track Meet won by D barracks, and the Inter-Barracks Baseball game, with D Bar- racks winner. The echo of the gun, the cheering spectators, the panting victor; strike one!” strike two! strike three! You ' re out! — these will long linger in the memories of the cadets. Successful teams are due greatly to the men who coach them. A large percentage of our suc- cessful teams in the past fifteen years may be accredited to Captain E. P. Droste who this year relinquished his duties as head coach. In these fif- teen years he has given his aid mostly to the A football, basketball and track teams. Championships have piled up, more than thirty out of a possible seventy. In all sports contests, his teams have won 277, lost 153 and tied II games. Track represents his most notable success. In this sport many stars have been developed. But his success is not to be measured only by the won-and-lost percentage of his teams. Captain Droste above all was a fine sportsman. His victories h e accepted with praise for the vanquished, and his defeats brought from him only praise for the victor. With such an excel- lent record behind him, Captain Droste took over his important new duties in the administrative department as personnel director and activities promoter. — 82 — Third Row: Shea, Harrington, Imboden. Scroggin, Kahle, Slack, Bernstein, Young, Copeland. Second Row: Jones, Harrison, B., von Hoffmann, Hauss, Reich, Bisch, Woosley, Pardee. First Row: Rosenberg, Henderson, Roth, president, Kummer, Marks, J. WEARERS OF THE W At every game the cadets in the bright blue sweaters are the ones who stand out from the crowd. Likewise, in any competitive sport, the play- ers of outstanding ability are those cadets who are members of the W Club. The backbone of our teams is represented by this W Club, a club that is composed of our star athletes, a club that breeds sportsmanship and fair play. To gain the honor of being a member is a prime hope in the heart of every Western athlete. Many advantages are gained by the members of the W Club. Besides having the honor of belonging to this notable club and wearing the symbolic blue sweater, the members give dances and parties whose memories will not soon be for- gotten by the participants. Many problems in sports- manship are decided by the club members. Prestige belongs to anyone who is a member. Eligibility is gained only through hard work. The entrance requirement consists of winning either a Prep football letter or a Prep letter in any other two major sports during a year. The mem- bers are athletes who have gained the knowledge of playing together and sportsmanship. These cadets have developed their physical powers to an advanced degree, they have developed alertness and keenness, they have learned to work together. They are ready now to meet the problems that they will face in the future. — $3 — Fourth Row: McMahon, Young, Kummer, Lazich, Pardee. Koertel, Kahie, Slack, Roth. Imboden, Sklar, Woosley, Reich. Third Row: Gilason Beffa, Monaghan. Schulman, R. Second Row: Dahlin, Twelkemeier, Adams. Degenhardt. Londoff, Zimmerman. Mayerhoffer, Jordan, Scott, Mc- Donough. Silverblatt, Endsley. Koslow, Withers, Whitmer. Barry. First Row: Thomas, Knowles, Leon,’ Katz, Hughes, Keay, Minner. Sherman, Gottfried, Galloway, Captain Gould, Captain Droste. THESE TEAMS PREP” FOOTBALL Boy, are we going to have a football team this year. A big squad! Lots of pep! We have to have lots of practice though because we play C. B. C. a week from Saturday. Well, here we are in the final quarter of the game with C. B. C. They are sure fighting hard. Have us 7-0. Come on, gang! Now we have the ball. Look at Caspersen and Pardee shine in there. Oh boy! Now Caspersen is fading back to pass. No, he is going to run. Look at him go through that team! He ' s across! A touchdown! The con- version is good and we are tied, 7-7. We surely have had bad luck losing these last two games with Central Catholic and Webster Groves. Today ' s game really counts though for we are playing our first league game with John Bur- roughs. Gee, that was a close game! Those beauti- ful passes and runs by Howie Henderson surely did help a lot, and were they surprised when our FOUGHT WES center, Bob McMahon, grabbed a loose ball in mid-field and ran fifty yards for our only touch- down. We won, 7-0. We won ' t say much about our game with St. Louis U. High. They made us look pretty bad and gave us the worst defeat of the season. Well, here we are with the season almost over. When wc upset County Day things brightened up considerably for that put us in line for the ABC League Championship. Here we are getting ready to play Principia. Come on gang, let ' s go! Boy, these close games are hard on you. We came from behind in the final quarter and, yes, we won the championship. Bang! There goes the gun and Alton High has defeated us, 7-0. It was the best game we played all season. Although we lost, everybody was satis- fied with the way we played and our spirit. The Prep team won the ABC Championship and placed Jim Scroggin, Ed Kummer and Bob Mc- Mahan on the All- ABC team. 84 — Fourth Row: Galston, von Hoffmann, Shea, Goldwasser, Haisley. Rosenberg, Braun, Gaston, Bernstein, Harring- ton, Bisch, Scroggin. Third Row: Mester, Bergman, Brown, R., Rothenber , Epsteen, Albiez, Martin, Fortier. Second Row: Block, W., Montgomery, Peara, Griffith, Heiser, Goble, Lutz, Hutchison, J. R., Duffy, Hahn Van- dereem, Horner, Honegger, McQuccny, Hartmann. First Row: Spiegler Captain Teal, Keller, Daniels, Frazier, Hutchison, J. A., Hodges, Porter, Cummins, G., Bohlman, Warner, Ainlay, Borntraeger, Yetter. TERN ' S FOOTBALL BATTLES B FOOTBALL Undefeated, untied, unscored upon. That is the record of this year ' s B team, which Captain F. V. Gould again brought through a perfect season. The team ' s first foe was Wood River. For the past three years, the game had resulted in scoreless tie. This year, however, in spite of little practice, W. M. A. took the tilt, 7-0. Opening the league season against Codasco, the Cadets started on the way to their title, playing a well-coordinated game. A pass, Dahlin fo Mc- Queeny, gave the team one score and a fifty-yard march made the final score 13-0. Rolling up three touchdowns and keeping its opponent continually on the defensive, the feam turned in another praise worthy performance against Burroughs. Inspired marches, led by the team ' s fine quarterback, W. Block, accounted for the Cadet team ' s winning markers. Leaving its home field for the first time, the team next journeyed to Taylor Field, where it met and defeated Principia. Two of the reasons why this game was considered the best of the season were a beautiful 77-yard touchdown run by Dahlin early in the game, and a great defensive stand made by the Cadets on their own 3-yard line, after Prin had recovered a Western fumble. In four plays Western pushed Prin back seven yards. The following week saw Western again trounce John Burroughs, pushing over four touchdowns with the greatest of ease. This was in spite of the absence of the team captain and star linesman, Jack Griffith, who led the squad to victory all season. The game featured the fine piay of Dave Mont- gomery, right end. Playing a safe and steady game, the team again defeated Codasco, 6-0, thereby clinching ' the league title. For the sixth consecutive league victory, the Red and Blue removed all doubts of supremacy, again taking Prin, this time by a 12-0 count. — 85 — C FOOTBALL A SEASON The C team season started with four men back from last year ' s squad. The team, which proved to be the last coached by Captain G. M. Teal, took the rocky road during most of the season, but hit smooth sailing in two of its six games and ended in third place in the ABC” League. The four squad members from last year ' s team were Leon, Thomas, Hutchison, J.A., and Ainlay. These players proved to be the nucleus of the team, Leon did the majority of kicking; Thomas and Captain-Elect Ainlay were the backbone of the line and Hutchison did some nice work in the backfield. Two new men starred in the cadet backfield, and offensive play was centered around them. They were Buddy Frazier, fleet runner, who scored most of the team ' s touch- downs and Johnny Porter, an all-around good play- er, who should see much action on future cadet teams. Another new man, Hodges, playing football for his first time, sparkled on defensive play. This team will never be forgotten for its fight in the Country Day game, its good sportsmanship throughout the entire season, and the faithful spirit and loyalty of every team member. Hat ' s off to future Prep” players. Western 7 7 Christian Brothers College Western 0 13 Central Catholic H. S. Western 0 14 Webster Groves H. S. Western 6 0 John Burroughs Western 6 47 St. Louis U. High Western 7 6 Country Day Western 6 6 Principia Western 0 7 Alton High School B SEASON Western 7 0 Wood River Western 13 0 Country Day Western 18 0 John Burroughs Western 6 0 Principia Western 24 0 John Burroughs Western 6 0 Country Day Western 12 0 Principia C SEASON Western 0 20 Country Day Western 0 13 John Burroughs Western 26 0 Principia Western 0 13 Country Day Western 0 6 John Burroughs Western 25 12 Principia FOOTBALL MEN IN ACTION 1. Prep Football banquet, after a hard game. 2. Signals . . .47 - 59 . . . hike! 3. Slack lays ' em low in the Alton game. 4. That ' s far enough for him, fellows. 5. Alton’s band and Western ' s color guard strut their stuff between halves. 6. Looking for a receiver — J. B. cocks his arm. 7. Undefeated B -sters pile through the opposition. 8. Close — Henderson snags the pigskin. 9. Be there! — And it was. 10. Beaut, Jim. UNDEFEATED UNTIED SWIMMING Undefeated, untied champs! Yes, it is that con- sistently tough Western swimming team again! This year they literally burned up the water — and the league! The tougher the going the better the boys per- formed. Soldan H. S. in Saint Louis was one of the toughest meets on the schedule. As Fate would have it, Bill Kahle, ace free-styler, record holding 100-yard man, anchor position on the relay team, and what can we not say about him was laid up in the hospital. To make matters worse, Bill Jackson, star breast-stroker was also absent. Only one more meet to go for a championship and an undefeated season! For a while consternation reigned in the Western camp. Captain Williams pored over the previous scores and times of the opposing team; then shook his head. The eve of the meet rolled around and the entire team proceeded up to the hospital to learn the latest developments. Kahle could not swim tomorrow! Everyone took a notch in his belt. But on the next day the team went out and brought home the bacon. It was not even close; the score was 41-25. Everyone swam better in that meet than he had ever done before. That was the swimming team ' s spirit. The outstanding member of the swimming team was Bill Kahle, holder of the Mississippi Valley record for the Junior Men ' s 60-yard free-style. Big Bill was not able to defend his championship this year and his record was broken; we think he would still hold that record if he had been able to swim. Bill set a new school record for the 100. As a mat- ter of course Kahle was high-point man for the team. In second place stood our captain and undefeated breast-stroker, Bill Jackson. Close be- hind him were Barker, Vogler, Brant, and Marks. Bob Barker and Bob Turner shared the diving duties, and did a splendid job of it. The fellows did not let that first place out of their grasp during the entire season. Veterans Jim Marks and Phil Bisch held down the 40-yard free-style positions. Al Molasky helped Bill Kahle with the 100 duties. Captain Bill Jackson and rookie Bill Withers pro- vided a consistent 1-2 in the breast stroke. Jack Brant, Tom Rawls and Avery Shapiro were the distance swimmers. Don Vogler and Ed Foegeding brought in those necessary points in the back-stroke. Bob Vosburgh, Phil Bisch, Jim Marks and Bill Kahle composed Western ' s crack relay team. Swimming Season Western 40 Western 40 Western 38 Western 42 Western 36 Western 34 Western 40 Western 41 26 Downtown Y.M.C.A. 26 McKinley H.S. 28 Central H. S. 24 Cleveland H. S. 30 Principia 32 Beaumont H. S. 26 Principia 25 Soldan H. S. Mid-Western Invitational Meet — First Place Jr. Men ' s Division — 88 — CHAMPS At the start of the season the prospects for a championship swimming team were none too bright. Captain Williams had ten Prep men back from the previous year, but he knew that with only this ma- terial a championship team was improbable. There was only one man to put in each event. But there were some promising newcomers. With hard work and expert coaching they developed into fine swim- mers. Among these were Withers, Vosburgh, Vogler, Robinson, Dumanois, Shapiro and Byan. These men furnished that important second man that was needed so badly, and as the season progressed, they even began to crowd the senior members of the team. The whole squad improved as a result of the competition. The final outcome was a very scrappy, hard to beat, swimming team. The regular season ended and the time rolled around for the Midwest Invitational Meet. To this meet all the junior swimmers in and around Saint Louis are invited to compete in individual cham- pionships in their respective classes. The trials were held and eight Western men qualified. The next day when the final results came in, they showed: Rawls, first, novice class, 60-yard free style; Turner, second, 60-yard breast; Barker, sixth, diving; Foeg- Junior Swimmers Second Row; WMdermuth, Manager, Dahl, Gabriel, Shapiro, Gary, Vardaman, Martin, Duffy, Mr. Russell. First Row: Brown, N., Hughes, Fernandez, Warner, Borntraeger eding, third, 60-yard back stroke. The relay team, composed of Marks, Bisch, Molasky and Dumanois, took a very close second. The entire squad ranked first in the Junior Men’s Division. This is truly a rec- ord to be proud of! — a fitting reward for a group with such a fine spirit and high morale. Barker flips a neat one Jackson and Withers, breast stroke dependables Champion free-stylers — Kahle, Marks, J., Dumanois, Vosburgh, Bisch Prep Swimmers Third Row; Captain Williams, Coach, Mil- ner, Manager. Second Row: Shapiro, Vogler, Robinson, Jackson, Captain, Kahle, Molasky, With- ers, Barker. First Row: Turner, Dickmann, Byan, Scrog- gin, Brant, Dumanois, Vosburgh, Foeged- ing, Marks, J., Rawls, Bisch. — 89 — A VARSITY PLAYER SPEAKS: Be there! That was the favorite expression heard at the basketball games this year. It was too bad that this did not come true more often during the season; the season was not very success- ful as far as scores go. But if you had seen some of the games, you would have thought it successful in other ways. Nearly twenty-five boys reported out for the ' Varsity basketball team at the beginning of the season. That is too many for any team, no matter how large the school, and soon a few began to drop out, leaving only the cream of the crop. The first game of the season, with Kirkwood, came after less than two weeks ' practice. We didn ' t lose by such a large score. There were three more games before the Christmas holidays, and if I re- member correctly, we won two of them. The memory of those two games was a sweet one and yet very exciting, too. Caspersen and Henderson had a field day against Chaminade, scoring 9 points apiece. It looked as though Western had finally found its stride, for Southwest High fell in a very close game, 20-19, in the last few minutes of play. The boys were clicking; there was an up-and- coming team in the making. There ' s always a fly in the soup somewhere. Just following the vacation, Western joined the Illinois Athletic Association. Nuff said! That made Cas- persen, Haley and Pardee, three of our best men, ineligible for competition. It always happens, though, just as day follows night. At any rate, Captain Gould had to start all over again to try to build a new team. All that I can say is that he did a darn ' good job of it. There were many interesting highlights of the season. Bernstein, Rosenberg, McMahon, Jones and Harrington were the game-starters usually. The first game we had with Principia was almost a mad- house. It went into an overfime period. Then Jim Harrington swished the ball through the hoop from mid-court. You can imagine what a wonderful feel- ing everyone had. The McBride game was a killer diller. Yes, we lost, but it was not until the last two minutes of play. I could go on mentioning highlights, but what about the team? Jones was elected captain near the end of the season. Stumper Woosley could make shots from any position imaginable, and some practically impossible ones. Shea, Gaston, Marks, S., and Kummer showed their stuff at Ferguson, but it wasn ' t quite good enough to keep us from being swamped. Copeland scored 16 of Western ' s points when we beat Bethalto, 34-32. Wait till next year, when he really gets hot! Harrington was chosen on the second ABC League team. Henderson was a flashy player and spark-plug. Lots of games, lots of work, lots of fun — that was the 1941 ' Varsity season. VARSITY CACERS FIGHT Standing: Haley, Copeland, Rosenberg, Shea, Galloway, Manager, Coach Gould, Woehler, Gaston, Haeger, Pardee. Seated: Henderson Kummer, Bernstein, Jones, Captain, Harrington, McMahon, Woosley. T H R O U C Western 17 26 Kirkwood Western 15 20 Ferguson Western 34 21 Chaminade Western 20 19 Southwest Western 29 33 St. Louis U. Hi Western 22 24 Country Day Western 16 34 Ferguson Western 18 16 Principia Western 17 23 South Side Western 18 38 John Burroughs Western 29 41 McBride Western 18 26 C. B. C. Western 22 25 Principia Western 12 27 Country Day Western 26 53 John Burroughs Western 25 31 McBride Western 34 32 Bethalto H LONG, TOUCH SCHEDULE The triple threats — Harrington, Jones and Henderson. B Squad Standing: Regan, man- ager, Quilligan, Weis, Whitmer, Goble, Hut- chison, J. R., Sergeant Tartar. Seated: Deutman, G., Endsley, Montgomery, D a h I i n , McQueeny. Honegger. B BASKETBALL Western 19 8 Roosevelt Jr. High Western 17 16 Chaminade Western 13 9 Country Day Western 14 23 Principia Western 24 32 John Burroughs Western 25 31 Principia Western 17 20 Burroughs Western 24 26 Country Day Western 18 24 East Alton Jr. High Western 3 35 Wood River Western 28 23 East Alton Jr. High Some fast and furious action under the basket. Starting the season with only one regular back from last year, the B Basketball squad ended the season with 4 victories and 8 defeats. The one returning regular, George Deutman, a senior, was the mainstay at the center position. Through Coach Sgt. Tartar ' s never-ceasing efforts the team built up a strong defense and a sure-fire offense; but neither seemed to click systematically in competi- tion. Another senior, Dave Montgomery, fast and shifty forward, together with Pat McQueeny, who became famous for the accuracy of his one-armed shots, were the main offensive players. Ted Dahlin, a guard, was one of the best defensive players in the league and together with Endsley, who had a never-failing eye for both his man and the basket, made up the defensive half of the team. Al Hon- egger, sparkled on both defense and offense and was dependable in all spots. Other players who saw action were Bill Koslow, lofty center; Bill Whit- mer, a dependable, all-around player; Tom Goble, the team ' s left-handed addition; J. R. Hutchison, fast and accurate; and Art Weis, Ed Horner, Ted Quilligan. Some of the highlights of the season were: the thrilling finish in the Chaminade game which Wes- tern finally won 17-16 in the last few seconds, on McQueeny’s free shot. The Principia game at home when Montgomery flashed through with twelve out of the team ' s fourteen points in the 23-14 defeat. McQueeny ' s brilliant showing in the final game of the season at Country Day, when he topped all scorers with sixteen points. Dahlin ' s fight and per- sistence throughout fhe entire season, especially in the game on Prin ' s floor. These and many other incidents went to make up what was not exactly a good season, but one that showed a team full of fight and the spirit of team-play. — 92 — BASKETBALL Standing: Gordon, B., Multin, Bohlmann, Ainlay, Schulman, Lieutenant Johnson. Seated: Daniels, Frazier, Porter, Hodges, Minner. Be there! Captain Teal ' s familiar pep cry that rang out every time his C ' s took a shot at the basket was heard by his boys in only one tilt this season. After Christmas and Captain Teal ' s de- parture, Lieut. Johnson took over the difficult job of stepping in and trying to continue to coach a team which was already used to another coach ' s methods. Just about the time everything was going smoothly, along came Old Man Flu. He took his share of the boys and kept them out of practice for several days each. Then came the first League game. Lieut. Johnson crossed his fingers instead of yelling, Be there! and so the first game was lost. The rest of the League games went the same way. D TEAM The youngest basketball players at Western were the members of the D team, under the coaching of Lieut. Johnson. These fellows had their regular schedule and played the game for all it was worth. At the end of the season they were undefeated, and had it not been for a post-season game, their record would have been unmarred. Standing: Gordon, B., Albien, Knowles, Lieut. Johnson. Seated: Harrison, D., Croghan, Gottfried, Wagner, Sherman. The team had plenty of pep, and the boys were always in the ball game playing to the best of their ability. Among them were several very capable ball handlers who could work the ball into the opponents ' end. The only thing left to do then was to shoot the basket. This was the team ' s weak point; it lacked a Deadeye Dick. Bohlmann, who was high-point man, was the best shot. He led the scoring in al- most every game. The team as a whole averaged around 20 points a game, while their opponents averaged 27 points a game. The defensive work of the team was fairly good, and it was plenty hard to score against them except for a short period in each game when the C ' s bogged down. — 93 - Soccer Squad — Standing: Albiez, Metelski, Ripley, Sklor, Jordan, Vandereem, Lemcke. Epsteen. Lieut. Humphreys, Reich, Gold- wasser, Fortier, Hamilton, J., Zimmerman, Kottler, Rothenberg Kneeling: Beffa, Hauss, Miller, Imboden, Mayerhoffer, Knapp, McDougell, Twelkemeier, Leon. TEAMWORK + KNAPP = SOCCER Knapp heads the ball, while Beffa strains to get it and Reich looks like Mussolini Reich, Leon and Rivera formed the nucleus of the thirty-some fellows who reported for the A and B squads. Coach Lieutenant Humphreys spent many a worried hour figuring who would fill the many vacancies. With ABC League competition in view, prac- tice games were held before Christmas. These games became quite spirited, and headaches, cracked shins, etc., were not uncommon. The bad weather that followed Christmas fur- lough and lasted for most of January prevented any regular practice. Some of the squad members, however, were so devoted to the sport that they played in rain, snow, sleet or slush. After very little practice, the cadets went down to defeat, 1-0, in their first League game, with Country Day. However, they were having fun and learning the fundamental teamwork of the game. The Prep squad did not win a victory throughout the entire season, but the boys showed plenty of fight and spirit in all their games. The B team, although winning only a single game, led the League in victories. It was evident in practice that these fellows were playing for all there was in the game and looking forward to victory. Lieutenant Humphreys showed as much fight in his play as did any team member. He was in the thick of every fight and every bit of excitement. He gave not only excellent coaching advice, but also support and backing in all games. — 94 — ROUGH AND READY RASSLERS A team with plenty of fight and great spirit. That phrase aptly describes Sergeant Pigg ' s 1 940- 1941 wrestling squad. The boys were unable to snatch a victory throughout the season from some top-notch opposition, but they put up some great battles in dropping contests to the powerful squads from Highland, Madison, and Ferguson. The high- point of the season might be said to be the final match of the year when the Cadet wrestlers forced Ferguson t o fight plenty hard to eke out a close three-point victory. Captain Jack Griffith did just the excellent job that was expected of him and led the team wifh his wrestling ability and inspiring leadership, Peara, next to Griffith, was the back- bone of the squad and it is of little wonder that he is captain-elect for next winter. He dropped but a single match all season and his record was almost equalled by Schleyer, who was the third man of the winning combination of Griffith, Peara, and Sch- leyer. The other men on the team were mostly inexperienced but showed great promise. The squad enjoyed a show trip after the match with Belleville, which was their only serious loss of the season. Next year ' s team is faced with the problem not of trying to equal the year ' s won and lost record A V + iC -4 . m ■ — Am Schleyer gets his man. but of trying to equal the record of sportsmanship and fighting spirit that this year ' s team has set up as an admirable standard. Western 18 23 Highland Western 21 26 Madison Western 1 l ' 2 48 2 Belleville Western 22 29 Ferguson Western 12 28 Highland Western 15 32 Madison Western 0 48 Belleville Western 20 23 Ferguson Standing: Powell, Braun, Peara, Fleischman, manager, Sergeant Pigg, Deutman, R., Waters, Barta. Seated: Anishanslin, Schleyer Griffith, captain, Cochran, Cummins, G. Stnndlng- Keller, McDonough, Withers, Rowls, Hoisloy, Vonderecm, Gontcrman, Vosburgh, $gt. Tartar, coach, Zann, Londoff, Fortier, Gaston, Pearce, Waters, Deutman, R. Seated: Block, W., Bisch, Heiser, Griffith, Imboden. Kahle, co-captain, Slack, co-captain, Roth, Scroggin, McMahon, Jones. THE 1941 TRACK SEASON Sergeant Cecil Tartar opened his first season as coach of the Western thinclads with a squad that was one of the most unusual combinations of track- men in Western history. The team was very strong in such field events as the shot put, discus, high jump, broad jump, and pole vault. On the other hand the squad was not particularly powerful in some of the running events, especially the short dashes. It was a squad that a track coach might well be proud of, however, and enough credit can- not be given to Sarg Tartar for his excellent handling of the boys. Stars? Several of the cadets were of top-notch quality as far as their track ability was concerned and set three new school records, two of which also smashed the ABC marks. The first of these was Western 68 44 John Burroughs Western 55 58 Gillespie Western 47 66 Principia Western 40 73 Christian Brothers Western 73 40 Country Day ABC ' ' LEAGUE MEET Principia 64l 2 29 Burroughs Western 35 ' 2 14 Country Day Frank Imboden, who soared over the high hurdles in the record breaking time of : 1 5.6 seconds to smash the former school mark set by Fowler of Western in 1936. Imboden’s record was set in the Burroughs meet and so was the mark made by Jim Scroggin. Jim tossed the discus 134 feet to break his own school and ABC record. Finally, Dick Slack scored with a new ABC mark and school record by leaping over the high jump at an even six feet. This breaks the former mark of another Western cadet, Blives, who went over the bar at five feet, eleven and y§ inches. Again this year Western’s nemesis in ABC League compefition was the powerful track squad from Principia. Led by Dick Alt, the boys from St. Louis handed the Red and Blue thinclads their only two setbacks of the season, beating Western by a score of 66-47 in the dual meet and placing first against Western, Burroughs, and Codasco in the ABC meet. The Red Raiders, however, were vic- torious over the men of John Burroughs and Coun- try Day, the former contest being the season cur- tain-raiser and the latter the feature of Patron ' s Day athletics. In these two meets alone Imboden scored 14 points in the low and high hurdles. McMahon was a consistent star in the shot put and, of course, Scroggin was handy to have tossing the discus around. Haisley easily rated as one of Western’s best pole vaulters in recent years and scored several victories in that event. Kahle was — 96 — effective in the 440 and 220 yard runs and made a great anchor man on the relay team, snatching several wins out of the fire with some great running in the home-stretch. Heiser, Block, W., Rosenberg, Withers, Gonterman, Waters, and Zahn accounted for their share of points in the short dashes, while Western ably was defended in the 880 and mile by Griffith, Keller, McDonough, and Vandereem. With- ers also was on hand for the pole vault. Slack was a consistent winner in the high jump and broad jump. Waters, Imboden, and Bisch came behind Slack in high jump competition. Jones and Rolh were Western ' s other entrants in the discus and shot put. Non-league competition saw Western drop meets to C.B.C. and Gillespie, the latter being a thrilling three-point loss. The ABC League Meet was held on May 17 and Western wound up second, again trailing Prin. Slack, in addition to his record-breaking high jump, came through to win the broad jump, the only other first garnered by the Cadets. Western also counted seconds by Griffith in the 880, McMahon in the shot put, Scroggin in the discus, Kahle in the 440, Imboden in the high hurdles, and the relay team took third. The season of 1941 may certainly be termed a successful one in more ways than one. Three school and two league records were smashed, several out- standing men were produced from among the ranks of the old and new men at Western, and great team spirit was shown. Western finished second in league competition behind a truly great Prin squad but it finished first in fighting spirit and morale. Bob Vosburgh was of inestimable aid as manager and assistant coach and co-captains Dick Slack and Bill Kahle both gave their best to make Sergeant Tartar ' s first coaching season a successful one. FINE FINALE TO 1941 ATHLETICS Haisley goes over the top. Bisch takes a high one— Watching and waiting. Is it as hard as it looks, Phil? Itch leads the hurdlers. Keller plugs away in the mile. — 97 - BASEBALL ABC ' ' CHAMPS CHAMPIONS OF THE ABC LEAGUE! Piloted very capably by Cap Gould this nine accomplished the unexpected by copping the League Crown with one pitcher, a new infield, and an inexperienced outfield. Assisted by Pardee, in- eligible as a P.G., Cap turned out one of the snappiest infields in the school’s history. RESULTS OF BASEBALL GAMES Western 1 9 Webster Groves Western 3 13 Kirkwood Western 6 4 John Burroughs Western 5 3 Country Day Western 6 25 McBride Western 6 2 John Burroughs Western 0 9 Collinsville Bernstein ' s ready wit, Honegger ' s fine fielding, the big bats of Hank Lemcke and Babe Gold- wasser, and Southpaw Tom Block ' s lean but effec- tive salary wing combined to form a champion- ship outfit. Picking his own spots, Lefty Tom Block took the first three games in ABC Competition, not how- ever, without the able assistance of Babe Gold- wasser ' s heavy hitting, which drove in the winning runs. Tom fanned 13 men in his initial attempt. Ed Kummer ' s steady fielding was rewarded by two hits in the second contest with Burroughs. Another noteworthy feature of this year’s follow- ers of Abner Doubleday ' s invention was that they were the first Western ball club to be eligible for the state tournaments. Prep ' ' Baseball team: 2nd row: Captain Gould, coach; Galloway, manager; Rothenberg. Braun, McQueeny, Lemcke, Honegger, Goldwas- ser, Galston, Pardee, asst, coach. 1st row: Peara, Koertel, Ep- steen, Bern ' tein, Block, T., Henderson, Kummer, Paddor, Mayerhoffer. In the groove — Koertel hangs on to them Goldie romps home for the winning score Wham! Honegger connects. Block in winning fo rm -98 — Copeland comes in for a low one Knapp smashes a serve TENNIS TEAM Tennis Team: Lieut. Fossieclc, coach, Marks, J., Silverblatt, Knapp, Copeland, Montgomery, von Hoffmann, Gabriel, manager Montgomery, Silverblatt and Copeland on the courts Nice serve, Copeland — Beautiful smash, Knapp — Tricky back-hand, von Hoffmann . Not once in a season, once in a match or once every day, but consistently during each hour of play ana practice comments such as these were shouted at this year ' s tennis team. Such appropriate compli- ments enlightened the cadets ' strenuous hours of play and helped to guide them through the fall season undefeated and untied. Different factors go to determine a team ' s suc- cess, and different circumstances give a team in- centive to win. However, the credit for this seasons ' victory does not go to revenge, clever playing, ex- aggerated cooperation and team play, nor does it go to over-worked hours of practice, but rather to a combination of good coaching and the de- termination to play a sporting game — win or lose. Tennis is different from other activities, in that it requires different qualities of its participants. That read alertness to decide one ' s shots, that keen observation of one ' s opponent, and even the atti- tude of the spectators contribute to the final out- come of the match. Besides the enjoyment of the game itself, the cadets also derived laughs and many good times from their friendly competitors. It is only natural that our team should profit by observing the other team ' s style. And in return we introduced new angles and slants, by which our opponents could benefit. All in all it can be said that Western, this year, more than previously, set a high standard in play and gave a fine show for its audience. The Cadets have gained more than the knowledge of sportsmanship in tennis, and have learned even more than how to face competition, because during their matches they have met many other fellows who feel similarly about sportsmanship, and many other fellows who personify the straight — forward, clear-thinking, hard-hitting youth of today, on whom our country ' s future will depend. — 99 — GOLF The ardor of its devotees is match- ed in few other sports Golf Squad: Barker, Anix- ter, Albert, Woosley, Webb Competitions and exhibitions — Galston has led the team through a successful season. Standing: Knowles, Liebert, Spiegler, Brune, Gabriel Kneeling: Fleischman, Gordon, B„ Ham- ilton, J., president, Wildermuth, Stone, Milner Fencing Team: Berlcowitz, manager, Cohen, Crouch, Fleischman, Galston, Milner, Gilason, Albert, Mooney — 100 — INTER-COMPANY . . . INTER-BARRACKS . . . INTRA-MURAL The corps awaits McDonough’s and Heiser ' s next move, in the Inter-Company Boxing Match. Swimmers, to your marks — Go! A Company wins the Inter- Company Swimming Meet. Senseless, but a lot of fun — the boys make a play for the outside basket. Woosley ' s the one with the helmet. True Western hospitality — Griffith welcomes visitor with open arms. — 101 — Slack and Jones have a slugfest — Jones lands a haymaker. Kahle leads his team to victory in the Intra-Mural Water Polo Tour- nament. Which way are you going, Phil? Each of us has a pet activity, all of us have different pastimes. But our widely different in- terests together form a whole which is an essential part of our school life, a part which is the spirit of Western. Divergents in interests but convergent in spirit, — 105 — Mess call. Move out! Fall in! Make it snappy! Marching in to wreak havoc on a flock of food Major Henderson prepares to give Seats! Hutchison, J. R„ beams on Miss Bandeen cutting All over for a few more hours. Caltagirone ' s birthday cake. MAINTENANCE — 106 — MEDICAL CORPS ENGINEERING SANITATION ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT — 107 — IN THE AFTERNOON.... - — 108 — LOUNGING IN THE CADET LOUNGE OR... R E C - i n g in the RECREATION ROOM At a walk, and close to the rail, please. Our riders know those words well, for they have gone through several horse shows this year. These shows were the nucleus of most of the riders ' ambi- tions, although some of the cadets who did not enter the shows rode just for pleasure. On May 25th we were host to the school riders of this area. Neubauer takes it in his stride On Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, when the weather permitted, Captain Kane or Walter Laux took as many cadets as possible on an outside ride to Monticello. Those rides gave the fellows a chance to relax, which some did. Riding has been a popular sport at Western. For this reason, Colonel Jackson has bought many good horses for the cadets to ride. Hi-yo, Silver! Western ' s most stable group, the Riding Team. SUNSET C. Q. MESS AND.... N O on MUSICAL Music this year for the first time became an important spoke in the wheel of Western ' s education. Under the capable direction of Captain and Mrs. Ben Johnson, this department presented full- time credited courses in all forms of musical instruction. Oppor- tunities in music were here. Good voices were discovered, and the Glee Club was able to do difficult part singing. On invitation, this group appeared before various clubs and organizations. The orchestra appeared in many fine programs. Enlarged and under new direction, it successfully developed throughout the year. In this day and age, swing is the thing, and of course Western has its swingsters. The members of this group worked up their own numbers and played at many basketball game inter- missions, as well as on other occasions. This organization proved to be a popular addition to the music department. The Senior Quartet — Vosburgh, Gas- ton, Roth and Scroggin harmonize. THEY WENT; THEY PLAYED; THEY CONQUERED. The Sax Quartet (Liebert, Gary, Anishanslin and Boutin) placed first at the national meet. — 112 — T E S the YEAR Behind the Bars — Orchestra The outstanding achievement of the Music Department was the participation of some of its members in music contests. Liebert, Lemcke and Webb placed first in the Illinois State Contest, and in the national contest, held at Flint, Michigan, the Saxophone Quartet (Liebert, Gary, Anishanslin and Boutin) placed first and Liebert won an individual second-place rating. New in Western ' s activities this year was the Music Festival. Monticello cooperated with Western and successfully had a big get-together of the musical-minded students. Music touched everyone this year. Many assembly programs were turned over to the Music Department, and it also sponsored programs given by outside organizations. Various cadets gave drum, piano and saxophone solos. Parents were invited to attend the recitai given by all music students. Throughout the year in- formal group singing was held on Sunday afternoons in the school parlors for all those who wanted to just sing. Groups were or- ganized to attend the operas and symphony concerts in St. Louis. In all, this has been an outstanding year in music at Western. Contest Winners — Liebert, and Webb Lemcke Accent on heat — Western ' s Swing Band — 113 — EXPRESSION . . ...AT OUR FINCERTIPS ART CLUB — 114 — The newly formed dramatics society, the Cadespians numbers among its members Kennedy, Ainlay, Jackson, W., president, Hutchison, J. R., Paddor, Spiegler, Kaffenberger, Gordon, B., Block, W., Mooney, Burgher, Hamilton, F., Peara, Croghan, Miller, Martin, Sherman, Skar, Berkowitz and Captain Nachtmann. BEHIND THE FOOTLIGHTS — 115 — Diary of a RECALL Staff Member SEPT.: I didn ' t realize that the RECALL starts work so early. School has barely started, but Mrs. Williams gave out some assignments today, and the editorial staff will have to start in working right away. OCT.: How those fellows on the business staff have been working to get ads! I saw Anixter today, and he said that they were busy getting ads from Alton mer- chants now, and that St. Louis will be the next objective. NOV.: Work has really been going on in earnest. Henderson. Vogler, Anixter, Griffith, Woosley and Mrs. Williams went to the N.S.P.A. Convention in C ' evelcnd, ond they came back full of suggestions and ideas for this year ' s book. I wonder when the staff appointments will be announced. DEC.: At last the fateful announcement has been rr.ade; Howie Henderson is editor, Don Vogler, assistant editor, and Bill Anixter, business manager. Formal an- nouncements were also made of the editorial and busi- ness staffs. Football pictures have been taken, and articles assigned. We’re all trying to get ads from home, too, when we go home for Christmas furlough. JAN.: I thought things had slowed up a bit here, because I didn ' t have much work to do. But I found out different when I saw Henderson ond Montgomery working on the Academic writeups. Vogler and Jackson on Activities. Winklemeyer and Griffith on Military ac- tivities, and Hamilton, F.. and Woosley on Athletics. They have a lot to do, because all articles, particularly the long, important ones, have to be checked and re- written many times before final approval is given. FEB.: Yep, St. Louis is really being scoured for ads. Roth is in charge of that area, and he and Slack, and several others, have been going in on Wednesdays and Saturdays. I heard Anixter say that the Alton area is proving more successful than before. I guess those fellows are really working hard. MARCH: Here is where I really sta ' rt working. I got names of seven seniors whose biographies I have to write. I thought it would be easy; when I started writing it proved different. Condensing and expanding, isn ' t always as easy as it seems. The Camera Club members hove been taking shots all year and now they are turning out some really fine prints. All our photography is done by our own Camera Club except the portraits. They ' re being done by a professional photographer from St. Louis this year, and they ' re turning out swell. APRIL: I went into Mrs. Williams ' quarters, on third floor E , today, and I ' ve never seen so many pictures in all my life! Vogler and Henderson are working on layouts and proportions, — paging Einstein! I saw a lot of senior biographies being checked so I guess they are coming in, too. Everyone is really putting on the steam. MAY: The RECALL goes to press this month. Cadet subscriptions for books have all be n collected, and proofs are back from the printer. We picked out a cover for the book, and it is the best I ' ve seen. This year ' s staff has been working hard to equal last year ' s All-American record, and it should be done easily. JUNE: All I can say is that the book came out and was the biggest success imaginable. Fellows may think it is an easy iob, hut to rut- out such a book takes the Hardest and most diligent effort of every member of the staff. N. S. P. A. Convention Delegates — Griffith, Henderson, Mrs. Williams, Vogler, Anixter and Woosley, with the station wagon. $tarting out to $ign up Advertiser! — Miller, Slack, Roth and Kaffenberger. Business Letters take Work but bring Results — Mayer- hoffer, Beffa, Muentefering, Gordon, E., and Marks, J. Balancing the Budget is Complicated Business — Bisch shows Imboden, Kahle, Molasky and Albert how it ' s done. Planners Writers Financiers The RECALL STAFF No better person could have been the RECALL adviser. She was pa- tient with us, and yet stern. The entire 1941 RECALL staff owes you a deep debt of grati- tude, Mrs. Williams. Editorial Editor HOWIE HENDERSON Asst. Editor DON VOGLER Academics DAVE MONTGOMERY Military E. L. WINKELMEYER JACK GRIFFITH Athletics FRANK HAMILTON FRANK WOOSLEY Activities BILL JACKSON Kadet Kalendar TOM GONTERMAN Photography and Art — CLARK PARDEE, SID ASHEN-BRENNER, JACK BRANT, GORDON RIPLEY Business Business Manager BILL ANIXTER Asst. Business Mgr JACK ROTH Staff Members: — JACK ALBERT HARVEY BEFFA PHIL BISCH JESS GARY GENE GORDON JACK HAMILTON FRANK IMBODEN LEE KAFFENBERGER BILL KAHLE JIMMY MARKS AL MAYERHOFFER BOB MILLER ALLA N MOLASKY TOM MOONEY LOU MUENTEFERING ROBERTO RIVERA nirid ci ACif BERNIE VON HOFFMANN Adviser LOWENE B. WILLIAMS So many of the business staff members helped with the writing, and so many editorial staff members brought in ads, that it is hard to tell just where some of the staff members belong. The asterisks indicate RECALL men who func- tioned on both staffs. Putting the departmental heads together — Hamilton, F. Winkelmeyer, Montgomery, Jackson and Gonterman. Mooney, Rivera and Gary look a bit skeptical about whatever von Hoffmann is showing them. Hamilton J. posts a notice. Tables turned, photographers photographed — Brant, Ashen-Brenner and Ripley pose with Pardee. EXTRA! ! ! Press Conference — Captain Hinton confers with Mont- gomery, Mooney, Vogler, Mil- ler, Rivera and Griffith. THE SHRAPNEL RED HOT REPORTERS Third Row: Ashen-Brenner, Mooney, Koslow. Second Row: Peora, A nlay, Croghon, Withers, Turner, Captain Hinton, Adviser, Atkins, Crouch, Griffith, Gordon, B., Brown, N. First Row: Sherman, Barker, Mooney, Miller, Editor, Vogler, Rivera, Lemcke. — I 1 8 — SENIOR • PLAY $ | t ;i ♦ f ? M t • « THE . • • • :: 1- i T$m 1 ' ' W ‘ THIRTEENTH CHAIR 1 1 .-_ 1 - CLUB 400 Geiger, Fortier. Bisch, Saner, Slack, Paddor, Marks. J., Kahle, Miller, Hamilton, F., Haisley, Winkelmeyer, Anixter, Brunet Barta, Mayerhoffer. Seated: Jackson, W., Welch, Roth. — 119 — A DAY WITH OL ' MAN RIVER The wheel goes ' round and ' round and where it stops, nobody knows. Who wants a girl, anyway? All out! Lovely, aren ' t they? (the girls) Bisch, Imboden, Ginny Marsh and Nancy Fowler pose for camera Free as — well, we won ' t say! — 120 — Could this be Hallowe ' en? Swing out, Betty! Duck for supper, eh, Jim? — Webb wins Turkey Day goose shoot Griff gets a wash cloth from Santa. Appropriate? Rhumbaists extraordinaire Benny tries a hand at speak- ing at the Spanish Fiesta RED LETTER EVENTS — 121 — OUR FORMAL DANCES Glancing about the spacious dance floor, we see a lovely young lady smiling across her silver punch cup at a tall, handsome cadet. His uniform is sparkling of brass buttons, medals, sash and gold belt. He, also, is holding a silver cup and smiling in return. A little to the left, we see a group of three or four couples. It is intermission, and the group has gathered to pass that period in pleasant conversa- tion until the dancing begins again. Directly in front of us, we see an old grad, im- maculately dressed in tails . He is surrounded by many cadets and appears to be talking about old times. The music begins again, and so do the dancers. The band is playing a slow, sweet piece; it seems to have enchanted the couples into a soulful mood. Now we see a group of stags, gathered around the bandstand. With mouths wide open, they mar- vel at the deftness of the musicians. We notice that the stag line is unusually large tonight. That means more cutting. Cutting is fun for the stags, but the boys with dates do not like it so much. Maybe that is the reason for the sour look on the face of that cadet we see leaving the dance floor. The One O ' clock Jump! Here is where we see a real jitterbug exhibition. The floor is clearing to make room for the cats. A few moments of waving arms and whirling feet, and that is over. One — two — three — kick! Bill Anixter leads the Conga line. Oh, oh — it ' s dance number 12. There is the bugler. Don’t blow that call! ! Oh, well, we sure had plenty of fun while it lasted. These scenes, and many more, are familiar ones at every formal dance. Of course the dance had a beginning. It was at this time that the Senior Dance Committee played an important role, offering ifs services whenever needed. Then, as ever, the very necessary receiving line formed, followed by the grand march, a most impressive tradition. Under the guidance of Mrs. Henderson, Wes- tern ' s gracious hostess, assisted by the Senior Dance Committee, these dances are always splendid so- cial successes. Everybody Dance! Football Co-cap- taln Scroggin. Lady Fair, and Captain Droste sit one out at the Thanksgiving Dance. How ' s it going? — Two members of the Senior Dance Committee, Bisch and Jackson, W., with guests, talk it over. Captain and Mrs. Teal, in the re- ceiving line, greet guests. Love? H-m-m — well, could be. GLAMOR BOYS— SENIOR DANCE COMMITTEE Standing: Saner, Montgomery, Vogler, Brant, Woosley, Hamilton, F., Slack, Kaffenberger, von Griffith, Imbcden, Ripley, Gallowoy, Gontermon, Mayerhoffer ; Seated: Henderson, Kahle, Roth, Jackson, W., Bisch, Atkins, Scroggin. Hoffmann, Albert, — 123 — OFF CAMPUS.... UPPER ALTON, HERE WE COME! Oh, happy, happy Wednesday and Saturday afternoons! In hot pursuit of milk shakes and movies, the corps dashes towards Upper Alton. — 124 — ODD JOBS . . . BLITZ-krieg Western style Letters, love-notes, checks and bills, Excitement, heartbreak, romance, thrills. AND RELAXATION . . . . Bull Session Ham Session — 125 — 1. Remember wo-o-y back, the first time we marched in to mess? 2. And the suitcase formation under the trees. 3. Colonel Jackson spoke to us at assembly. 4. The B squad looks happy. 5. ONE — two! ONE — Iwo! Do you suppose those plcbos will ever learn? 6. Bring ' em back alive, Trip Club. 7. The Chicago squad moves in. 8. Rip, J. B. and Peara do some heavy gun play. 9. If Hollywood could only see that! 10. The fall boat trip— 11. Going to town! 12. Charlie Pope, small but mighty, and who? in the recrea- tion room. — 126 — T L KADET KALENDAR T he felted ItyLfO ' ltyLfl Sept. 14-21 — 1940-41 school year looked like a champion in the first lap of a long, hard race .... a large enrollment, with 18 military seniors and 76 academic seniors . . . plebes, with the help of the faculty and old timers, soon were straightened out . . . the issuing of football equipment, ex- planations of various activities, and drills kept everyone busy . . . first drills and mess formations were truly ludicrous in their execution . . . cadets plunged right into the thick of classes, assign- ments, and study hall . . . R.O.T.C. oath was taken by plebes and their military life had be- gun . . . rifles were issued to the lucky ' ' boys in A and B Barracks . . . Mrs. Fossieck capably continued her dietetic duties in Miss Bandeen ' s absence . . . Wednesday and Saturday leaves, birthday cakes, the new post-office, and first al- lowances put a joyful edge on campus life . . . social activities were planned for ensuing months by Senior Dance Committee . . . program of lectures for the year began with beautiful Arlite Smith, diving champion . . . echoes of taps were pleasant-sounding to 221 cadets after vigorous week. Sept. 22-28 — Sunday morning found cadets march- ing off to church . . . first Monti squad was form- ed of romance-seekers . . . the initial Sunday parade came off all right considering . . . weather changed from sweltering heat to a temperature of 45° . . . Sgt. Tartar appeared on campus for first time . . . A football practice continued religiously . . . theory classes began in place of daily drills . . . much talked-of TIME SQUAD also got under way under able guidance of Major Henderson . . . temporary officers took charge of organized companies for drill . . . the dinner leave tokens were bought at the staggering sum of 65 cents . . . the annual Kick-Off Banquet for the ABC League turned out very success- fully . . . Western Bugle Band formed for first time and corps marched in to mess to the tune of The Grenadiers . . . the A football players, in their new red and blue uniforms, tied C.B.C. 7 to 7 in first game of the year . . . first informal for delighted seniors held in Canteen. Sept. 29-Oct. 5 — Dinner leave for St. Louis boys . . . lads on the campus had uptown leave . . . Collins- ville Drum and Bugle Corps played for parade . . . first progress grades were below average as could be ascertained from many glum faces . . . calisthenics dragged reluctant cadets out twenty minutes earlier than usual . . . first junior speeches were delivered by slightly nervous cadets . . . Tommy Dorsey and the Pied Pipers gave cadets a half hour of swing in assembly . . . daily fan mail drive kept post-office packed . . . rain gave plebes first taste of drill in drill hall . . . Saturday morning was enjoyed by all because of only one class and B and C football games with Country Day . . . the A team was defeated by Central Catholic ... a juggler, second lecturer of the year, held cadets spell-bound by his mi- raculous feats ... St. Louis Horse Show proved to be interesting for all members of riding team who attended. Oct. 6-12 — Week began favorably with delicious Sunday chicken dinner . . . rain compelled corps to have first parade in drill hall . . . flag at half mast for death of Governor Horner . . . mess chiefs were changed to better acquaint cadets . . . the V. P. Ball in St. Louis attracted several Western socialites . . Junior Varsity team lost to Webster 20 to 6 . . . the Shrapnel and Thursday night ice cream brightened up the evening meal . . . senior speeches got under way and several more boys were relieved . . . pay day came in handy for extravagant lads . . . B team won good game from Burroughs 18-0. C youngsters lost to Burroughs 1 3-0 . . . Webster eleven de- feated A boys in close game . . . Death Valley lecture proved interesting to corps. Oct. 13-19 — Dinner leave was over all too soon for St. Louis cadets . . . first parade under arms turned out satisfactorily . . . home grades brought sad news to majority of corps . . . marvelous news of 1940 RECALL All-American rating was an- nounced . . . Miss Bandesn arrived to t-’ke charge of mess hall . . . Club Esquire was held in Can- teen for vivacious faculty . . . Monti Western lads lassies enjoyed interesting boat trip up to Marquette Park . . . W.M.A. tennis team nosed out Codasco 3 to 2 . . . new study hall list brought moans and groans from disappointed cadets . . . extended order drill appeared on campus for initial time . . . 400 Club braintrusts feasted in grove on barbecued steaks . . . triple victory at Western encouraged all football teams, B team 7-0 over Principia, C” team 26-0 over — 127 — 1. Early morning mass during maneuvers. 2. The Lower School Trip Club visits New Salem. 3. Umm! That football dinner. 4. Barta ' s a good actor, but as a lady, well 5. Up and over, Bobby. 6. Refreshing guzzle during study hall intermission. 7. Gluttons for work — energetic policing squad. 8. Sweet, aren ' t they? 9. Just about ready to begin . . . 10. Western drizzles — pleasant, no? 1 1 . Pop twat! — 128 — Principia, and A team 6-0 over Burroughs . . . first formal dance, Hallowe ' en, gave cadets a new goal in life, girls. Oct. 20-26 — Ecclesiastical duties were performed as usual . . . flashy uniforms were presented to B team members . . . several fortunate seniors got through their speeches . . . B team slaughtered East Alton in scrimmage . . . cadet officers gave calisthenics for a few days . . . A” battlers went down in defeat to St. Louis 47-6 . . . B team, as usual, conquered Burrough 24-0 but ”C boys were less fortunate, losing 6-0 . . . Marquette park maneuvers began amid much excitement and anxiety . . . after a tiring eight-mile hike, opposing forces fought it out for several hours . . . blistered, worn-out cadets returned to campus after thrilling week-end. Oct. 27-Nov. 2 — Sleep was a one-word definition of W.M.A. after maneuvers . . . progress grades warned cadets that academic functions were still important . . . Jack Frost and Mr. Winter were seen frequently on the campus . . . exquisite Hal- lowe ' en dinner started an entertaining evening consisting of first group of one-act plays . . . uneasiness of corps gave a feeling of a calm be- fore a storm . . . 4:00, Friday, the storm broke in the person of fall furlough ... all cadets, except A football team, sprouted wings and left for home like a shot . . . scheduled game with Country Day kept A lads on campus to train . . . victory was theirs to the tune of 7-6 in the closest game of the year. Nov. 3-9 — Wonderful fall furlough ended at 9:00 . . . cadets kissed suitcases good-bye for several more months . . . seniors discussed college plans with Major Persing . . . mock election for Presi- dent of U.S.A. showed Willkie as W.M.A. ' s fav- orite .• . . half of corps saw Ice Follies in St. Louis and remainder saw play of Abraham Lincoln by traveling troupe . . . issuing of overcoats was sure sign of winter . . . cold weather hovered over campus . . . A team tied Principia 6-6 after fierce struggle . . . B team cinched champion- ship by defeating Country Day 6-0 . . . C boys went down fighting to Country Day 13-0. Nov. 10-16 — Western courted Monti as usual on Sunday . . . cold weather put parade in drill hall . . . discontinuance of calisthenics was sweet music to the ears of all cadets . . . corps paid tribute to World War victims at I 1 :00, November II... first orders were issued at drill and officers were given platoons and companies ... 15° tempera- ture brought woolen underwear from the moth- balls . . . A” team scampered off on well-earned furlough . . . dancing lesson started bashful beaux on social career . . . Yea Western! B team 12, Prin 0, C team 26, Prin 12 . . . Championship B” team ended season untied, undefeated, and unscored upon. Nov. 17-23 — Fortnightly dinner leave provided sev- eral hours of pleasure . . . reading period from 10:15 to I 1:00 tried for a week . . . Glee Club songbirds were heard warbling in music room . . . reorganization of battalion was completed in the rain . . . Thanksgiving Day — or is it? — I don ' t know, ask Roosevelt . . . chapel talk by Colonel Jackson and first full dress parade occupied morn- ing hours . . . annual Western-Alton football game brought out all rivalry of both schools . . . Alton 7 and Western 0 was the disheartening score of these two schools ' final game . . . Thanksgiving dance brought large crowd . . . basketball prac- tice began immediately . . . juniors had info” in Canteen. Nov. 24-30 — Individual drill competition was held Sunday . . . Gilason and Myers tied for first as old men and Block and Anishanstin tied for first as new men . . . academic and military work of week was run on regular schedule . . . basketball, soccer, and time squad candidates went into action . . . Colonel Jackson ' s formal dinners were entertaining as well as instructive ... 12 mile hike to Monticello and back brought out bunions on pedal extremities . . . not even a forced march could prevent the informal dance. Dec. 1-7 — Dinner leave and snappy parade ended Sunday . . . grades were issued to hopeful cadets . . . the weekly 30 classes kept corps busy . . . swimming, soccer, basketball, wrestling and fen- cing progressed nicely . . . inter-company swim- ming meet won, barely by A . . . cold tempera- ture of 10° chilled cadets . . . Bob Miller received editorship of Shrapnel ... Ed Kummer was named 1942 football captain . . . RECALL staff heads attended informative N.S.P.A. Convention at Cleveland, Ohio . . . aptitude tests showed seniors what they didn ' t know . . . 17-26 was result of Western-Kirkwood basketball game with Cagers on the low end . . . Western 38 Y.M.H.A. 28 was the swimming team ' s first victory. Dec. 8-14 — Squad competition finals were completed with von Hoffmann of B Company first, Meyers of A Company second, and Mayerhoffer of C Company third . . . academic and military classes occupied regular hours during week . . . bowling and ping-pong aroused interest of in- active cadets . . . rainy, dismal weather gloomed up Western campus . . . B and C teams de- feated Roosevelt while A team went down to Ferguson in beginning basketball games . . . Spanish Fiesta in field house assembled Western senors and Monticello senoritas . . . Hurrah! Western 34, Chaminade 21 in thrilling game . . . 17-16 showed B team nosing out Chaminade also . . . Monti ' s Xmas formal attracted Clark Gables from W.M.A. Dec. 15-21 — Dinner leave deprived campus of 80 cadets . . . veteran cadet officers demonstrated old drill to fascinated plebes . . . drill ribbons — 129 — 1. Christmas dinner with Major and Mrs. Hender- son. 2. Major Magee and McDonough ready to throw the ball. 3. Stoking up at the Canteen. 4. Let ' em go! 5. Swimmers in between. 6. Cummins. Webb, etc., helping the Major. 7. Hi, Herman! 8. Hughes and Miss Missouri. 9. Creatin ' . 10. Old cadets show ' em how. I I. Cheek to jowl, at an informal. 12. On guard! 13. Birthday. — I3C — were bestowed on efficient cadets . . . Cleveland sharpshooters defeated our rifle team . . . semi- final spelling contest eliminated several cadets . . . gay festivities at Xmas party took place . . . scrumpfious dinner was accompanied by Al Sarli and Betty Barrett . . . mental wizards competed for money in spelling contest with Gonterman being the lucky winner ... a one-act play and a musical program added variety to the schedule . . . Santa Claus Barta rides again with presents for many popular cadets such as Imboden . . . after hurriedly packing suitcases, climbing in over- coats, and checking out, cadets rushed off for the long awaited Christmas holidays. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Jan. 5-11 — Christmas furlough ended all too soon at 3:30 Sunday afternoon . . . Dr. Beard, noted historian, came to teach history after Captain Teal was called to camp . . . new system of 7 classes was welcomed by enthusiastic cadets . . . daily post office stampedes proved dangerous for iittle cadets . . . A basketball team lost to St. Louis 33 to 29 . . . Western Hellers studied vigorously in Captain Gould ' s classroom . . . weekly $ 1 .50 was consumed rapidly ... ice skaters and booters enjoyed frozen pond immensely . . . A team nosed out by Country Day 34 to 32 . . . taps was still going at 9:45. Jan. 12-18 — When it rains it pours — Western ' s weather for this week . . . Ferguson defeated Cagers 3 1 to 1 3 . . . post-graduates forced to quit ABC competition due to Illinois law . . . Western Glee Club crooned in East Saint Louis . . . flu bug bit 65 cadets, who kept Miss Gotthardt busy . . . dress inspection showed well-groomed cadets tidied up in full dress . . . Principia licked the B and C teams 23 to 14 and 1 2 to 6 respectively . . . A lads turned in only victory by barely winning 18 to 17 . . . info at Canteen entertained the lovelorn. Jan. 19-25 — Snowy, slippery roads gave dinner leave boys a thrilling ride home . . . interesting Ja- maican lecture was heard by cadets and parents ... flu dropped from 65 to 9 cases . . . various sports progressed nicely in daily practices . . . fair weather returned with welcome sunshine... classes put cadets one week wiser . . . A and B teams lost to Burroughs, C team pulled a close victory out of the hat . . . A soccer lost in close game while B team won easily. Jan. 26-Feb. I — Cool weather put parade inside ... 35 classes came and went ... Dr. Beard, after four weeks of superb lecturing, made last talk to entire school . . . cadets put noses to grind stone for exams . . . Colonel Jackson treated corps to several meals of prime beef . . . Henderson was announced editor of RECALL and Anixter, business manager, Vogler assistant editor . . . after many grunfs and groans, finals were completed . . . Major (F.D.R.) Henderson started mile-of-dimes and got $30 . . . the sun appeared and watched cadets go on week-end furlough after exams. Feb. 2-8 — Second semester began as usual with seven classes and evening study hall . . , Captain Nachtmann and Lieutenant Fossieck took over Captain Teal ' s history classes . . . Latin American history class begun . . . monthly statements hit cadets square in the face . . . first birds were heard cheerfully chirping on the campus . . . two beautiful dancers entertained cadets with Mex- ican dances . . . cadets snatched allowances from Captain Buck in lightning time . . . Principia ' s basketball teams subdued our A , B , and C terms alike . . . swimming and wrestling teams enjoyed overnight leave in St. Louis. Feb. 9-15 — Sunday schedule d ' ordinaire . . . pla- toon competition showed Anixter ' s second platoon A to be the champion, Bisch and Gonterman came in second and third . . . seniors primp for their senior pictures . . . Cadet Engle, ' 37, talked of Annapolis to corps . . . RECALL members continued hard work, striving for new goals . . . Burroughs repeated Principia ' s actions by conquering three Western teams . . . Valen- tine ' s Day displayed Miss Bandeen ' s skill in handling mess hall . . . beautiful decoration and excellent food kept sentiments alive. Feb. 16-22 — Biweekly dinner leave gave boys a short rest . . . heavy snow put parade in drill hall for fourth straight time . . . usual week of usual work clicked off in usual way . . . cadets criticized meals by notes to Colonel Jackson . . . lower school (and Peara) presented a play, The Knave of Hearts”, which put cadets rolling in the aisles . . . Cod asco defeated B team 26 to 24 and the C team also lost . . . McBride nosed out A ' s 31 to 25 . . . RECALL pictures brought forth Pepsodent smiles from all cadets . . . senior class rankings came out, Good or bad, boys? . . . allowances were distributed and helped out the Canteen profit nicely . . . Washington Day dinner and big formal dance completed a perfect day. Feb. 23-March I — Officer and Noncom classes on Sunday afternoon aided in leadership . . . intra-mural basketball games all week created rivalry in the corps . . . Peterson, billiard expert, gave cadets a few pointers in the art of billiards . . . Men having fime and detention report to Captain Gould ' s room at school call was daily announcement at formation . . . hard snow blank- eted ground with three inches . . . close order drill looked good as cadets marched in overcoats . . . swimmers won Jr. Men ' s Division of Mid- Western Meet . . . Shrapnels were enjoyed at Thursday ' s evening mess . . . Captain Williams and his faithful camera (or cameras) were seen all about the campus as he snapped here and there for the RECALL . . . upfown leave and picture show occupied Saturday. — 131 — 1. Visiting celebrity — George Crouse, ex-RECALL editor, returns. 2. We don ' t know what it is either, Captain Schrantz. 3. Indoor drill on dreary days — Albert steps out. 4. Harrington is down — and how! 5. Lots of seats, fellows. 6. Cleaning up OP Bess 7. Montgomery takes it on the chin — a sock off the old block. 8. Just loafin ' . 9. It ' s Shrapnel night — any Thursday evening in the mess hall. 10. Captain Kane and a horse. 11. O. D. Griffith: Who was absent? Copeland: All present or accounted for, sir. — 4 32 — March 2-8 — Twelve cadets participated in musical recital in field house Sunday afternoon . . . theory classes prepared corps for coming G.l. . . , boxing classes under the guidance of Sergeant Pigg were begun in mid-week . . . Home grades were sent to parents anxious to hear of Johnny ' s progress . . . fan mail from Pat, Jane, Mary, and Leslie poured in by the hundreds to glamor boys . . . seniors told Major Persing what name they wanted on their expected diplomas . , , Shurtleff class plays were received with great enthusiasm on the part of the corps . . . Saturday inspection was held on the lower field for the first time in quite a while ... all basketball teams from Western, Principia, Burroughs, and Country Day got to- gether and had inter-league games between teams of mixed schools. March 9-15 — The hour of 10:00 saw the corps march- ing to church as usual . . . dazzling parade on lower field turned out smoothly . . . home letters brought familiar question, Have you got a stamp i can borrow? . . . hard snow for several days covered campus . . . program of senior speeches progressed, several more being delivered . . . the Shurtleff A Cappella Choir entertained cadets with talented singing for a half hour . . . daily drill helped battalion achieve greater precision . . . weekly dress inspection went off as usual with a number of boys for reinspection i . . talented Western musicians went to District Music Contest where they did exceptionally well . . . St. Patrick ' s Dance and Knute Rockne All-American provided both pro-female and anti-female cadets an enter- taining evening. March 16-22 — Late winter days caused overcoats to be worn home on dinner leave . . . progress grades were issued on St. Pat’s Day . . . Colonel Jackson explained his plan for a work camp for the corps during the summer . . . inter-company boxing matches were run off all week with the skilled fighters mixing it up in the finals Saturday night . . . informative as well as entertaining lecture on Abraham Lincoln was given . . . Knapp was elected captain of the tennis team for 1941 ... seniors took achievement test to see how much they didn ' t know . . . first day of spring brought first day of renewed, repulsive calisthenics ... a sure sign of spring was the trying on of white ducks for meas- urement . 4 . theory classes began hard drive for G.l. March 23-29 — Skillful juniors put on machine gun and 37 mm. exhibition for fascinated patrons . . . beautiful Monti glee club presented a delightful program to interested, though not necessarily musically inclined, cadets . . . music festival in field house combined lads ' and lassies ' talents . . . entire corps marched to Rock Spring Park for a field problem; gulped down a lunch after problem had a start . . . Anixter, Roth, and Henderson talked to corps of the significance of the RECALL, the work being done on it, and pepped the cadets up to hurry and pay for theirs . . . after a suitcase formation, buying of tickets, and other preliminaries spring furlough came into the picture . . . boys left, March 27, rushing out in Dogwood style! . . March 30- April 5 — Much-appreciated furlough ended April I . . . terribly hard rain continued for several days . . . Henri Chouteau, Western alumnus, talked to corps on the Canadian Air Force . . . Colonel Rhet from Chicago gave boys a taste of G.l. with a preliminary inspection . . . the com- panies reorganized into three war-strength pla- toons with the lower school omitted . . . white cap inspection displayed battalion in their Easter suits . . . field equipment was iaid out on beds for in- spection after much controversy over the correct method . . . interesting Indian dances delighting cadets were capably demonstrated by the Boy Scouts. April 6-12 — Talented Collinsville Band played for patrons in field house . . . much anticipated area presented the cadets with a pleasing time after mess . . . another grade period came all too soon for the lads . . . A baseball team lost to Prin- cipia by the score of 12 to 0 ... the flashy track team defeated Burroughs 64 to 49 . . . juniors took an achievement test to prepare them for their big year as seniors . . . field problem from 11:00 A.M. until 1:45 P.M. taught corps much about tactics on the actual ground . . . fleet- footed D Barracks ran away with the inter- barracks track meet . . . rifle inspection on the walks Saturday was at 8:30 in order to give corps time to prepare for the inspection of theory classes by Lieutenant Peterson and Major Eason. April 13-19 — After the regular Sunday schedule the week was begun in earnest, starting off with invigorating calisthenics . . . inter-barracks track and inter-company boxing awards were made to winners . . . first tennis match was bad for W.M.A., Country Day 5, Western 0 . . . several of the more handsome seniors went in to q mock wedding in St. Louis to act as participants in the affair . . . second defeat of the week was handed to the tennis team from Burroughs by a score of 3 to 2 . . . the saxophone quartet entertained the corps with several swing numbers during assembly . . . the baseball nine was vic- torious over Burroughs 6 to 4 ... a cloudburst during drill caught many unfortunate cadets in Upper Alton who sprinted madly for the campus . . . the spring formal dance provided enter- tainment for the Western socialites while the bashful beaux went to a lie detector lecture. April 20-26 — Military sophomores showed their stuff by defeating military juniors in machine gun competition . . . savory steqks filled out a luscious — 133 — 1. Dean Biglow of Brown speaks at assembly. 2. Pardee and Hamilton, J., beatin ' on down. 3. Kahle, exploding — Sunday afternoon demonstra- tion. 4. El Capitan awards the swimming letters. 5. Indulging. 6. Kerasotes ponders a hard one, while Gonterman bides his time. 7. Start of the spelling bee. 8. Smile. Tank you! 9. Scofield and Russo crack the books. 10. Colonel Francin moves in. 11. Orchestra practice in the school parlors. 12. Chin in, chest out — Boutin and Kaffenberger defy the inspectors. — 134 — dinner for corps . . . RECALL ' 1 pictures including the senior picture were being rapidly taken by Capt. Williams and Big Bertha . . . cadets were glad to turn in overcoats as a result of warm days . . . sidewalk tennis was the fad during area ... the A baseball team racked up another win in defeating Country Day, 5 to 3 . . . the tennis team defeated Belle- ville easily 5 to 0 . . . Gillespie won a close one from the track team, 58 to 55 . . . Thursday was used as spring cleaning on the campus and the housewives slaved on their rooms all day in preparation for G.l. the next day . . . Friday and Saturday morning were filled to the brim with everything from calisthenics to theory classes . . . boys who lived near were permitted to go home on a recuperation furlough at 2:00 o ' clock. April 27-May 3 — There was no parade due to the return of the boys on leave at 5:30 . . . calisthen- ics were disbanded much to the dismay of the corps . . . senior privileges got in full swing with the allowance of the seniors to go up town during area . . . Country Day defeated the tennis team for a second time, 5 to 0 . . . equestrians entered Maryville Horse Show coming out with many awards . . . Western ' s first-string play Alchemy got second rating at the state finals . . . Lieutenant Holman, ' 35, became an addi- tion to the faculty on the leave of Lieutenant Humphreys . . . the baseball team clinched the ABC league title by defeating Burroughs, 6 to 2 . . . Prin defeated the track team, 66 to 47. May 4-10 — Parade on lower field turned out suc- cessfully in spite of voracious mosquitoes ... a new addition to the Western honors was The Cadet of the Week; Vogler, the first time be- cause of his choice as valedictorian of the senior class . . . tennis team lost fourth straight ABC match to Burroughs, 3 to 2 . . . the semi-annual boat trip proved to be a delightful excursion in spite of the absence of Monti . . . the alumni edition of the Shrapnel told of the activities of many of the old Western graduates . . . Vog- ler and Gonterman were announced as the vale- dictorian and salutatorian of the senior class . . . festive Patrons ' Day included a wide assortment of events ... a tennis match with Principia showed the visitors as the better, 3 to 2 . . . the track team defeated Country Day tres facilement , 70 to 43 . . . Western was on the goose-egg end of a 9 to 0 game with Collinsville nine . . . after a snappy dress parade 650 people went over to a delicious dinner in the field house . . . cadets from St. Louis went home after the completion of the program. May I 1-17 — Newly-appointed Major Roth was Cad- et of the Week . . . the bi-weekly grades came out to sullen corps ... a very interesting debate on the advantage of large and small colleges started something new in the way of senior speeches . . . Mrs. Galston talked of her interest- ing experiences in China to a captivated group of about 220 cadets . . . terrifically hot days and nights put cadets in misery and in the showers ... a Shurtleff play attracted a large number of cadets to the production . . . nightly study hall kept lads up on their studies . . . Western track team ended up second in the tough ABC meet. May 1 8-24 — The strains of Pomp and Circumstance ' floating over the campus reminded cadets that Commencement was close at hand — as if they needed reminding. Selected Seniors walked around mutterin g to themselves — speeches for the Senior Banquet. Griffith, Honor Graduate, was Cadet of the Week. Remarkable Rooshian drama enthralled corps. Everybody in the end-of-the-year jitters. Last tidbits of RECALL material sent to printer. Major Doan arrived to help judge Horse Show. May 25-31 — Horse Show drew large crowd. Bisch galloped away with trophies. Senior Banquet brought both steaks and sentiment. June 1-7 — Exams! Groans from the drones, wheel ' s from the E ' s. Decoration Day Barbecue . . . Senior Play . . . Beginning of Commencement festivities . . . RECALLS issued . . . Sham Battle . . . Com- mencement Dance. June 8-9 — Baccalaureate . . . the Final Parade . . . Musical program . . . COMMENCEMENT! — 135 — THE SENIORS SAY FA R E W E L L On the pages that follow you will meet old and new friends. Our Adver- tisers. In days to come remember that it was their help and cooperation that made possible the publication of THE 1941 RECALL UU fl I DLOUU’S 2520 COLLEGE AVENUE | SHOE STORE RATES A SALUTE Peters MILITARY TYPE FOOTWEAR RUNZIE FEED COMPANY 509 Belle Street Alton, Illinois Use Phelarfs PAINTS ENAMELS VARNISHES — for the good of the surface NEWHARD, COOK CO. Members New York Stock Exchange Fourth and Olive Saint Louis Telephone CEntral 5585 INVESTMENT BANKING AND BROKERAGE SERVICE Chapin S. Newhard Dumont G. Dempsey Henry M.Cook Edwin Levis Virgil A. Lewis John A. Aid William J. 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Ford, Mercury and Lincoln Zephyr Dealer 1400 East Broadway ALTON, ILLINOIS Compliments of Compliments of REILLEY BROS. Chevrolet Alton, Illinois RED WHITE STORES ohs oh 4 Ustootectf .Jgw fricanji ' r— w m ASPARAGUS CIANT Co+ vpleti Uf, tlte. [i ' Ud i Patibuf. COBCUT CORN CQbcU T AMERICAN LADY or TOPMOST DISTRIBUTED BY GENERAL GROCER CO. ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI White or Golden Bon- tom Tender whole fresh corn kernels MAN H ATTAN COFFEE A choice blend of selected coffees The ultimote in flavor — 150 — 808 Olive Street You ' re safe in buying your diamonds at SELLE ' S We have a national reputation for QUALITY, VALUE and LARGE SELECTIONS Ring illustrated, in white or yellow gold, with flawless center diamond $ 100.00 Wedding ring to match, containing all fine quality Selle 58 facet full cut diamonds, $50.00 SELLE JEWELRY COMPANY Where every round diamond has 58 facets St. Louis, Mo. Compliments of A FRIEND ATTENTION! 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Alton, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS FROM A FRIEND 0 GIBERSON INSURANCE AGENCY FOUNDED IDO [ COMPLETE PROTECTION ] TO FIT YOUR NEEDS J Dudley E Giberson — Wanaqer TELEPHONE 363 221 MARKET T. — 165 — SPORTSWEAR SWEATERS PILLOWS SWEAT SHIRTS T SHIRTS ROBES SHORTS CHAMPACRAFT EMBLEMS BANNERS PENNANTS Champion Knitwear Co., Inc. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Compliments of MR. AND MRS. N. ZIMMERMAN Compliments of MR. AND MRS. LOUIS R. MILLER and son ROBERT Compliments of MR. AND MRS. J. WILBUR CONTERMAN — 166 — SWAIN JOES LEADER FRUIT PRODUCE COMPANY SERVICE STATION F. C. SWAIN, Proprietor ★ 24-Hour Wrecker Service Phone 3842-43 100 Alby St. Phone 2899 ALTON, ILLINOIS 2600 Amelia Street Nothing Like Xpert Accuracy For All-Around Shooting! When you shoot, you want to HIT right where you aim. Western Xpert .22 cartridges give precision accuracy at the price of ordinary .22 ' s. Whatever your target is, you can shoot BETTER with Xpert .22‘s. CLEAN! Non-corrosive, Smokeless. 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PHILLIP BISCH AND SON — 169 — JOE BRANDT HARDWARE BUILDERS ' HARDWARE - TOOLS - CUTLERY - SPORTING GOODS ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES - ENAMELED WIRE - TINWARE, ETC. MARTIN - SENOUR - PAINTS - VARNISHES - ENAMELS 712-714 East Broadway Alton, Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF MR. and MRS. M. REICH UNION COLLIERY COMPANY PRODUCERS OF KATHLEEN COAL DOWELL, ILLINOIS MISS HULLING ' S CAFETERIAS Are Among America’s Outstanding Eating Places Delicious Pood Fine Environment Air Conditioned 1103 Locust Saint Louis 725 Olive CHARLOTTESVILLE WOOLEN MILLS Charlottesville, Va. Manufacturers of High Grade Uniform Cloths in Sky and Dark Blue Shades For Army, Navy, and Other Uniforms Purposes and the Largest Assortment and Best Quality CADET GREYS Used by the Leading Military Schools in the United States Prescribed for and Used by the Cadets of WESTERN MILITARY ACADEMY When Going Places .... . . . Charter Bus Low Rates — Economy and Safety Telephones: Office 1447-W Garage 1 447 -J CITIZENS COACH COMPANY Compliments of W. R. SAUVACE — 171 — ★ ★ The CONGRESS HOTEL Union Blvd. at Pershing St. Louis THE MAIN LINE AIRWAY Offers you its BANQUET FACILITIES COAST-to-COAST For your SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Overnight Mainliner sleeper and scenic daylight flights between the East, the Mid-West and every principal Pacific Coast city. From 5 to 400 Phone Forest 7844 UNITED AIR LINES ★ ★ KARL C. WEBER, Mgr. Compliments of STORM CELLAR FARM CROSLEY SHELVADOR REFRIGERATORS Twice As Much Food To The Front Within Easy Reach STANLEY DISTRIBUTING COMPANY Factory Distributors 1919-21 Washington Avenue, St. Louis — 172 — GIVE YOUR EYES A PHILCO RADIO The Special care For this priceless possession EVERY PURPOSE deserves — Wear Optically Correct Radio-Phonograph Combinations, Consoles, Portables, Sun Glasses Compacts Erker ' s Priced From $9.95 Up 610 Olive 518 N. Grand Guild Opticians C BARRACKS Barracks Chief — Phil Bisch First Floor Second Floor Compliments Kaffenberger — Slack — Floor Chief Floor Chief of Boutin — Assistant Brant — Assistant Floor Chief Floor Chief Blackburn Mayerhoffer J. MARKS Hill Welch Keller Foegeding Hartmann Haley Hahn Vardaman Lentz Neubauer Pope Shea Mandel Ripley Stoner Phillips Clements — 173 — FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR THIRD FLOOR Henderson — floor chief Braun Paddor Rosenberg Beffa Geiger Starr Schleyer Hamilton, F. — Asst, floor chief Saner Marks, J. Gordon, E. Roth — barracks chief Atkins — asst, barracks chief Hamilton, J. — floor chief Imboden Fleischman Silverblatt Miller Lemcke Jones — asst, floor chief Harrison, B. Webb FOURTH FLOOR Molasky — floor chief Galloway Albert Epsteen Gary — floor chief Zahn Block, T. Koertel Harrison, D. L. Marks, G. Schulman, R. Kottler Adams Hutchinson, J. H. Turner Weis Hauss B BARRACKS Barracks Chief — Woosley Asst. Barracks Chief — Copeland FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR THIRD FLOOR Kummer — floor chief Barta — floor chief Anixter — floor chief Sherman Peara — asst, floor chief Zimmerman Hunter Kerasotes Thacher McDougell Caltagirone Leon Albiez Hutchison, J. A. Lefko Milner Hutchison, J. R. Schulman, R. Ainlay Knapp Cohen Bohlman Brown, R. Reich Mester Gilason Gabriel Kiger Deutman, G. Spiegler Woehler Goodman Monaghan Wildermuth Deutman, R. Milner Brown, N. Thomas Dickmann 4 D BARRACKS FIRST FLOOR Scroggin — floor chief Vosburgh Whitmer Jordan Waters Krummrich Docking Chamberlain Vandereem Dumanois Hodges Frazier Gaston Freeto Scott Kennedy Croghan Reagan Dahl Metelski SECOND FLOOR Vogler — barracks chief Haisley — asst, barracks chief Rawls — floor chief McMahon — room orderly Galston l.azich Borntraeger Fernandez McDonouqh Lutz Proetz Gaddis Koslow Haeger Gordon, B. Duffy Bernstein Shapiro Caplan Powell Withers Fortier THIRD FLOOR Griffith —floor chief Pearce — asst, floor chief Stone Keay Gottfried Crandall Hughes Russo Scofield Berkowitz Multin Yetter Frudden Warner Reuter Staples ”E BARRACKS FIRST FLOOR Winkelmeyer — floor chief Muentefering — asst, floor chief Westermayer Byan Twelkemeier Honegger . Bergman Liebert Cummins, J. Ashen-Brenner Harrington Burgher Cochran Londoff Degenhardt Dahlin SECOND FLOOR Endsley Martin Raith — asst, floor chief Backer Johnson Brune Engle Block, W. Quilligan Sklar Rothenberg Anishanslin Murphy Daniels Marks, S. Jackson, W. — floor chief Barker THIRD FLOOR Kahle — barracks chief Pardee — asst, barracks chief Quigley Robinson Albien Knowles McQueeny Schreiber Katz Goble Zimmer Crouch Barry Jackson, T. Long Porter Berg Wagner Gonterman — floor chief Montgomery — asst, floor chief — 175 — Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. JOHN GOTTFRIED Printing and Binding by WILLIAMSON PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY Springfield, Illinois Engraving by BURGER-BAIRD ENGRAVING COMPANY Kansas City, Missouri Photography by SID ASHEN-BRENNER St. Louis, Missouri WESTERN MILITARY ACADEMY STUDIOS Alton, Illinois imjiuy