Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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 —

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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 —

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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 —