Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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OUR PROGRAM WAS TOUGHER THAN WE EXPECTED 3428 Lucas and Hunt Rd. St. Louis County, Mo. DON 2 YEARS DONALD NORMAN ANISHANSLIN That drifting drafter of drafty drafts, that boy who blew himself to fame as a member of the famous saxo- phone quartet, which won the National Music Contest at Flint, Michigan, was Don Anishanslin. Don’s musical ability was not the only one he possessed. He maintained a 3.00 average, was a mem- ber of the band, and owner of a drill ribbon, and marksmanship medal, a member of last year’s wrestling team in which he won a letter, and one of our steady dance attenders. Besides his special love for open windows, Don ' s next love was horseback riding and the Art Club. JOSEPH LEWIS BAKER Joe Baker, the happy-go-lucky kid from Sikeston, might have been found any afternoon astride Stardust . Joe and Stardust went well together; Joe was an excellent rider and Stardust , a fine horse. Joe was also an off-and-on advocate of the track, pole vault, high and broad jumps. He was well known for his loud laugh, in which he often in- dulged, his carefree manner, and his limitless stock of jokes, practical or otherwise. He had a supply of tales to match anyone ' s, his motto being: The first liar hasn ' t a chance. Here ' s luck to you, Joe! Baker ' s Lane Sikeston, Mo. JOE I YEAR IRWIN ARTHUR BERGMAN Here we have the seniors ' nominee for the biggest eater in the mess hall. In his stay at Western he has shown his fondness for food; in fact, he would eat anything that didn’t bite him first. Irv was one of our academic-minded seniors; he went after that 3.50 like a bear after honey. Bergman went out for tennis last year, and went out again this year. His most favorite pastimes, after studying, were ping-pong and pocket billiards. Irv completed the Sophomore Military course and was a corporal situated in the second platoon of A Company. — 29 — 2756 Pine Grove Chicago, III. BUDDY 2 YEARS

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THOSE FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL WERE SWELL EDGAR HENRY KUMMER Reaching the top in all fields of ac- tivities, Ed was one of the most prom- inent fellows on the campus. His athletic accomplishments included cap- taincy of the Prep ' ' football squad, presidency of the W Club, and many letters in A , B and C football, basketball and baseball. The Baron was secretary of the Club 400 . His classmates elected him treasurer of his class. Captain of B Company and Acting Battalion Commander, business manager of the RECALL, chairman of the Senior Dance Committee, member of the senior play cast and Art Club indicated a well rounded life at West- ern. Ed was the keystone of his class. HISTORIAN Clarion, Iowa DUANE 3 YEARS DUANE W. HILL Six consecutive 4.00 semesters! That ' s really going strong. Duane ' s aca- demic record brought him the honor of co-valedictorian of his class. He might have answered to the name of Papa as he spent his time tucking the lower school into their beds. Hill was a mili- tary junior, holding the rank of cadet lieutenant in C Company and a first place theory medal. He was assistant editor of the RECALL and historian of his class. Duane extended his activities to athletics by managing two football teams and a track team. He will be re- called by his classmates as one of the hardest workers in the class of ' 42. TREASURER 8332 Racquet Drive St. Louis, Mo. SERGEANT-AT-ARMS 6530 Itaska St. Louis, Mo. BUD 4 YEARS ARTHUR JOHN WEIS Art had a particular yen for military tactics. He held the rank of cadet lieu- tenant in the second platoon of B Company. He was a member of the best drilled squad of 1939 and 1940, and won a medal in the Intra-Company Rifle Match in 1940. Art roomed with the ' Devilish Desperado George Koer- tel, in B-34 where they worked together on the Business Staff of the RECALL. He collected B and C basketball letters and a rifle team letter in his athletic career. When the Kanteen Kid wasn ' t strutting toward his hang- out thinking about that army commis- sion he earned, he cashed in a 2.75 academic average. — 28 —

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WE GO ALONG ON SCHEDULE. WATCH OUT! RUSSELL BERNSTEIN The big, harsh looking first sergeant of A Company was really the calm, cool Russell Bernstein hidden under a uniform. Russ was well liked, for he worked hard and got results. His first year Bernie made A letters in foot- ball, basketball, and baseball, became a member of the W Club, and was one of the Best Drilled Cadets. His senior year was even more successful. He won three more letters in major sports, a membership in the Dance Com- mittee, Art Club, Senior Play cast, and RECALL staff and an academic aver- age of 3.50. All this in two years? But here it has been done!! 5 1 I Brompton Chicago, III. RUSSELL 2 YEARS JACK BOOZELL Quiet Jack made friends during his one year at Western. He was not re- quired to report to study hall as he attended all the meetings of the 400 ' ' Club. Jack was a high ranker in the freshman military classes, and he was chosen, more than once, as the best dressed cadet with the best rifle to be dismissed from the following week ' s in- spection. Jack often reminisced about his life in the West and his many ex- periences in Bloomington. Jack will be remembered as a regular fella by his many friends acquired at Western. 405 S. Clayton St. Bloomington, III. JACK I YEAR Pattonville, Mo. WALT I YEAR WALTER CHARLES BRANNEKY Walt undoubtedly took his year of life at Western as easily as humanly possible. He was never known to have hurried anywhere — even to the Den of the Mohawk . A good average in the- ory, plus being a member of the best drilled squad, about sums up Walt ' s year of Military. He was a member of the N.R.A. Here, too, was a lad who occasionally was known to spend a quiet afternoon enjoying the pleasantudes of the time squadron with his fellow as- sociates. Already skilled in the funda- mentals of radio science, Walt hopes to follow through and become a radio engineer. — 30 —