Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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 —

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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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EIGHTY-ONE FINE CADETS ROBERT ST. CLAIR BORNTRAEGER BOB 4200 Flora Place, St. Louis, Mo. 3 years Is there a dance tonight? One could always find Bob at the Saturday evening dances, because he was a member of the Senior Dance Committee. He was the Battalion Adjutant and was wisely chosen for this responsible position, for he was a fine looking cadet in a Western uniform. He was a staunch mem- ber of the swimming teom. He also showed his athletic prowess in tennis, and was the school ' s amateur champion in this field of athletics o year ago. Bob will carry his handsome countenance into college for a while before entering the services of our Armed Forces. NELS OLSON BROWN NELS 6539 Devonshire Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 4 years Hard os rocks, and tenacious os steel, was little Nels Brown. Nels entered the charmed circle of cadet officers after completing successfully four years of military life. He was voted as the second most faithful member of the A football team. The Lower School became quite a menace to the fiery little lieutenant. Nels passed the spring session on the baseball diamond where he played in the outer garden. He was seen each Saturday at Monticello. Nels has been preparing for a successful college career and knowing him as we do, the corps of cadets are sure he will triumph. MANUEL EDWARD CASTRO MEX Cuauhtemoc, No. 2030, Chichuahua, Chih, Mex. 2 years Mex come here last year from Chihuahua, Chihuahua. Mexico, barely able to speak a word of English. In these two years he learned a lot besides the English language. Castro won one A soccer letter. He was a member in good standing of the weight-lifting squad, and boxed and wrestled regularly to keep in condition. Mex kept up a 3.25 average. He plans to go to the University of Mexico, until he can join the Mexican Air Force next fall to train as a pursuit pilot. We all wish Mex a lot of luck and hope to hear from him. CHARLES IRIS CHAMBERLAIN CHUCK Orringfon Hofei, Evanston, III. 3 years Study and hard work were Chuck’s main contributions. He maintained a scholastic average that was over 3.00. In his junior year, he won a fire hose ' ' and was the top military man in his class. This year he played on the ' B foot- ball team and has always been an all-round athlete, although he hod little time for sports. He was a member of the Senior Dance Committee, and was known widely for his acting in the minstrel show. Chuck will go on to college and prepare for a naval career. We wish the best of luck to a worthy cadet. — 23 —