Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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 —

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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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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 —