Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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 —

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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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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 —