Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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CO-VALEDICTORIANS DUANE W. HILL One of the finest academic records ever to be attained here at Western was that established by Duane Hill. He has had perfect semester grades six out of six possible times. Duane was a lieu- tenant in the Battalion and received several dis- tinguished military awards. He was assistant edi- tor of the RECALL, and class historian. THOMPSON TOWNSEND RAWLS This is a fitting reward for Tom ' s unexcelled academic efforts. It is only one of his many fine achievements, however. He was a leader in every field. Cadet Captain Rawls was elected co- captain of two athletic teams; he was president of the 400 ' ' Ciub and editor-in-chief of the RECALL. For the first time in the history of Western, it was necessary to select co-valedic- torians. No two better men could have been found to fulfill the requirements. CADET MAJOR AND HONOR GRADUATE T. LAZARUS PEARA Cadet Major — the highest rank in the cadet corps was awarded to Laz for his superlative work in the military field. He was outstanding in every thing that he attempted. To Peara also went the coveted Honor Graduate rating, symbolical of out- standing military leadership. — 26 —

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WE ' RE SENIO CLASS PRESIDENT 1463 Bryn-Mawr Chicago, III. LAZ 4 YEARS R S ! WHAT ' S I LAZARUS THEODORE PEARA Introducing the human dynamo, Laz Peara, Cadet Major. Laz was the snappy Captain of A Company, dur- ing the year, with many military awards to his credit and in addition he was the Chief of C Barracks. In football he was the mainstay of the line. His other activities included wrestling, rifle team, baseball and membership in the W Club. Laz was on the RECALL staff, senior editor of the Shrapnel, and a real asset to the Senior Dance Commit- tee. He stood high in academics with a 3.75 average. As proof of his popu- larity, he was elected class president. OUR MINDS? VICE-PRESIDENT 210 N. I Ith St. Frederick, Okla. BOB 5 YEARS ROBERT YOUNG COPELAND Atten-hut to orders! Bob Copeland held the honorable position of Captain Adjutant. He accomplished so much at Western, that only his most important activities could be listed: Chief of B Barracks, member of the W Club, Senior Dance Committee and Senior Play cast; two football letters, two bas- ketball letters, four tennis letters; mem- ber of the RECALL staff. Bob always maintained average military and aca- demic grades. Cope was one of the most popular cadets on the campus. He plans for an army career (most prob- ably by request) after his graduation. THOMPSON TOWNSEND RAWLS Editor of the RECALL, president of the 400 Club, Captain of C Com- pany, Barracks Chief of E Barracks, master of ceremonies of the Senior Dance Committee, twice president and now secretary of his class — that ' s Tom Rawls. His military awards included Tribune medals, first place in military classes and the winning of the Fire Hose his second year. T.T. won a B football letter, three Prep swim- ming letters and several medals and trophies in the A.A.U. Tom ' s remark- able record in academics won him the honor of being co-valedictorian of his class. Swell suits Tom with all who know him. SECRETARY Forest Park Hotel St. Louis, Mo. tom 4 Years — 27 —