Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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Honor Graduate, Ccdet Major, Salutatorian Crouch Valedictorian Heiser First Alternate Honor Graduate RUDOLPH First Alternate Valedictorian HONOR MEN OF CLASS OF 43 ROBERT NEWELL BARKER Bob s excellent record in every phase of school life made him top man in the Senior Class. He was honored with the positions of Cadet Major, salu- totorian, and honor graduate. It is unusual for one cadet to accumulate all these honors, especial- ly when there were so many outstanding cadets in the class. The Class of ' 43 probably had a dozen men, who, under ordinary circumstances were cap- able of leading any class. Bob showed his true ability in publications, athletics, academics, and military work. He was a leader in the class and was well liked by everyone. His graduation will leave a gap in the Western corps that will be hard to fill. ALLEN LEE CROUCH, III Each year, when academic averages were com- piled, one cadet ' s grades led all the rest. This year, on the basis of a three-year record, Pat Crouch was awarded the highest scholastic honor given by the school, that of valedictorian. In ad- dition to his regular course, he studied college German and captured a scholarship to Harvard University. Pat was not only a superior student, but he also distinguished himself on the SHRAPNEL and RECALL staffs, on the chess club, as a member of the Senior Play cast, in military work. He was an ideal cadet who made a friend of everyone whom he met. ROLLAND VALENTINE HEISER Rolland Heiser was only a fraction behind the leading men in the class for all the honors this year. Less than one-half a point separated Ronny and Barker in academic averages. Heiser ' s mili- tary record and leadership made him a close runner-up for the position of Cadet Major. The task of choosing the honor graduate was difficult because of Ronny ' s outstanding record. He was prominent in RECALL work, military work, athletics, academics, and social life. His brilliant career, his loyalty, his energy, and flashing smile will be re- membered by all his classmates. ROBERT MORRIS RUDOLPH Bob Rudolph was the school ' s outstanding, two- year man. His academic record, unsurpassed for that time, gave him honorable mention for scho- lastic honors. His journalistic abilities made him invaluable to school publications, and he was known as one of the .most reliable men on the RE- CALL and SHRAPNEL staffs. He was also a star athlete, winning basketball and tennis prep letters during his Senior year. He was always ready to give his time and energy to any Western project. He was a real all-round cadet and leader. — 20 —

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WAR CLASS OF SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Boltom row — Barker, president; Block, vice-president; Albiez, secretary. Top row — Raith, treasurer; Giloson, historian; Dahlin, sergeant-at-arms. We of the Class of 1943 have been presented with a challenge — a challenge of WAR. As we leave the familiar Western campus, the scene of our triumphs, our struggles, our friendships, our character development, our training, we cannot count on choosing the usual career in college, in business, or in the professions which so many graduates before us have followed. When farewells are spoken at the Memorial Gate on Commencement Day, we know that the next meeting of comrades may be in Alas- ka, in the Pacific Islands, in Africa, or in Europe. Some of us are stepping from prep school life directly into the service of our country. Today, when every agency of our govern- ment and industry is bending every sinew to- ward the common goal of winning the war, it was fitting and necessary that we prepare at Western for the great responsibilities ahead of us after graduation. We are a ware that there lies underneath this so-called practical world still deeper and more fundamental truths. There must be knowledge of all kinds, and courage, and character, and faith in God in order to achieve the highest, common good. Those things are worth preserving, worth fighting for. Western has given us this preparation. War correspondents call it morale. We call it edu- 19 4 3 cation — learning to be kind, good, alert, pre- pared, strong, and DETERMINED. It has often been said that the youth of America is its oldest tradition. Youth and young ideas constitute today, as never before, the strength and hope of this great nation, of which we are so much a part. But the youth of America is an asset only if it is trained to take part and play the role well. We, as Seniors, stepping into tomorrow, pledge ourselves to carry the torch and pass on its light and fire to succeeding generations. Our way of life must be preserved. We who have been trained here at Western will help preserve it. We are the War Class of 1943 so that other classes which follow us may belong to an era of peace, free to plan and live their lives unhampered by the outlaw dictatorships who seek to enslave the world. G.J. M„ II. — 19 —

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CLASS OF 19 4 3 «. HUGH ROSS ADAMS AD I I I I Keystone Avenue, River Forest, III. 4 years Jock of all trades; a master of some was Hugh. In Ad’s four years he entered three major school sports — football, baseball, ond basket boll. Although he was not the star of the team, he was the quiet man, who deserved credit for helping the team. Baseball was Hugh ' s favorite pastime. He was a steady pitcher each season. He lived in C Barracks, and was a corporal in C Company. He had his share of time, but also his shore of fun. Hugh leaves behind many acquaintances that will remember him as a swell fellow in years to come. BAILEY DREW ADAIR BAILEY 2179 South Parkway, Columbus, Ohio I year Bailey reached a mart rarely achieved by a first-year man. He was prob- ably the ranting plebe. os he was both assistant floor chief of the third floor of D and a P.F.C. Bailey has made a host of friends while at Western, estab- lishing himself as quite an athlete and ladies ' man. He was a constant Monti- goer, but found his greatest delight in bragging of Columbus, Ohio. Bailey intends to enter the Coast Guard after commencement. He will always be remembered for his nightly habit of blotting the date off the calendar and leaping into bed with a scream of delight. THOMAS E. AINLAY TOM 2757 West 107th Street, Chicago, III. 5 years This year was the last of five years spent at Western by Tom. He had a great interest in social affairs and was a member of the Senior Dance Com- mittee. Tom went out for athletics regularly, winning one A football letter, three basket ball letters, and three J.V. baseball awards. His journalistic abili- ties placed him assistant editor of the Shrapnel and member of the RECALL staff. This year Tom was a lieutenant in D Company and a floor chief in A Barracks. His address after commencement will be the University of Indiana, where he will study law. Best of luck, Tom. ROBERT GEORGE ALBIEZ Q M 6901 Oglesby Avenue, Chicago, III. 5 years Albiez can do it for you. was a popular saying in school, for QM was strong enough to do anything. Bob had a successful career in athletics, making two prep letters in football, soccer, and track. He was on the ABC all-star team and because of this record, he was an officer in the W Club. He was a lieu- tenant and a floor chief. Q made above average grades, and was a member of the Senior Dance Committee. When Bob receives his commission in the Army this summer, the Armed Forces will have another true American in its ranks. —21 —