Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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 —

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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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LARGEST CLASS IN WESTERNS HISTORY ROBERT NEWELL BARKER BOB 725 Skinker Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 4 years Bob ' s great versatility was shown by his many achievements. A few of them were: Cadet Major. Tribune medal winner, president of the Club 4.00 and National Honor Society, salutatorian, honor graduate, senior editor of the Shrapnel, editor of the RECALL, chairman of the Senior Dance Committee, president of the Service Club, president of his class for four years, captain of the swimming team, undefeated in diving for three years, runner-up in the St. Louis Amateur Golf Tournament, and barracks chief of A . This excellent record shows that he was tops in everything, and is proof that he will succeed at Annapolis. LLOYD WALTER BEERS House Springs, Mo. LLOYD 2 years Quiet and independent, was Lloyd Beers, a cadet for two years. Lloyd came to school with the idea of hard work and studying. He certoinly accomplished this task. He maintained an above average academic record and was noted for his social activities. He gained many friends, although he was unable to participate in athletic sports. However, sports ability was not needed, for Lloyd had such a dynamic personality thot he drew many friends around him. He and his size thirteens will long be remembered in the corps of cadets. He was a swell fellow with a wonderful personality. WILLIAM J. BLOCK BILL 616 West Main Street. Paragould, Ark. 3 years Short in stature, but mighty in accomplishments was Bill. In three years he rose to be Captain of D Company. After two years on the varsity foot- ball and track squads, he was elected co-captain of both teams. He was also named half-back on the all-A.B.C. squad. Bill ruled the W Club as president. He was president of the Thespians for two years. Bill was a member of the Senior Dance Committee and was vice-president of his class for two years. He was a member of the RECALL staff and Club 4.00 He starred in the Senior Play. This summer he plans to enter the Armed Forces. ALAN J. BOLLMAN AL 616 East C Street, Belleville, III. 2 years Al Bollman is one cadet who will be remembered as a friend. In his two years. Al accomplished a great many things. In academics, he always managed to keep a 3.00 average, and occasionally he nailed a 3.25. In military, Al usually received an Ex , and for his hard work he was made a corporal. He participated in weight lifting, wrestling, bowling, tennis, and won a second place in the boxing tourney. Al was a member of the stage crew of the Senior ploy. As he graduates, Al leaves many fine friends. — 22 —