Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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OVER HALF OF US WILL BE IN SERVICE ELLIS M. GADDIS GADDIE 415 Alton Street, Alton, III. 3 years Ellis Gaddis is a name that will live long in Western ' s history. His main ability was in the military department, where two theory ribbons and a first- place freshman theory medal won him the job of first sergeant in ”D“ Com- pany. He was an expert with a rifle and was awarded two letters in marks- manship and the goose, annually given at Thanksgiving. Gaddis was head of the second floor of E and of a table. He always kept his academic average over 3.00. Because of his versatility and friendliness, he won a high place in everyone ' s esteem. ROBERT MARTIN GILASON LIMEY 7151 South Francisco Avenue, Chicago, III. 4 years Tall, blond, and handsome con mean only one person, popular Bob Oilason. In the military spotlight, Lieut. Gilason shone rodiantly as the leader of the first platoon of ' A . For two years, he was the fleet-footed end of the varsity football squad. During the winter months, he captained the fencing team. For two years, he has been a member of the W Club. Gil was a member of the Senior Dance Committee and a solid supporter of the Cades- pions. Limey has been class historian for the past three years. Fort Benning, Georgia, will be his mailing address after graduation. BENJAMIN HARRISON GOODMAN, JR. BEN 190 Soufh Avenue, Glencoe, III. 4 years Ben was a prom inent member of the renowned third floor of C . He was busy in many activities, being a leading man on the RECALL business staff. He belonged to the hobby shop, glee club, and camera club. His interest in dances placed him on the Senior Dance Committee. He made average grades in school, but made up for it in military, maintaining an Ex average. His sergeant ' s rank put him in command of a squad. He lettered in soccer and riding, but showed an interest in softball and trap shooting. He plans to go to Benning this summer. BURTON LEE GORDON 4950 Chicago Beach Drive, Chicago, BURT 3 years In three short years, Burt accomplished what many are unable to do four. He held a steady place on the honor list with a 3.50 overage. His journalistic abilities put him on the editorial Staff of the RECALL, and crowned him assistant senior editor of the Shrapnel. Burt ' s eyes were focused on many activities, for he was a member of the Quill and Scroll, Debote Club. Thespians, and secretary of the Chess Club. Sergeant stripes ranked him as guide of the band. For the past three years, Burt took to playing tennis. He plans to enter Chicago University this summer. — 26 —

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WE ' RE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING HENRY GRIESEDIECK DROSTEN HANK 7763 Davis Drive, Clayton, Mo. 2 years Honk was known as one of the quieter cadets on the campus, but neverthe- less he maintained a 3.00 average in his school work. His musical interests were confined to singing. This year he was president of the Glee Club and a mem- ber of the senior quartette. His favorite sport was soccer. He excelled in this game and was named captain after winning two prep letters, as well os a J.V. letter in baseball. He ranked a corporal in “ D ‘ Company. Soon after he grad- uates, he will enter the army for the duration. With his varied abilities he is destined for success. HAROLD THOMAS DUFFY PEP 7748 Yates Avenue, Chicago, III. 3 years Harold Duffy, alias Pep, alias A.B.C., was an athlete worthy of note at Western in his short stay. Having earned two prep letters in A” football, he was elected to the W Club and was a loyal member of that society. His second year of football found him on the A.B.C. League All-Stars. In the spring session at school, lost year, he tossed the discus. Duf was the guide of the second platoon of B Company. Being a military senior, he has high hopes of attending camp at Fort Benning, where he will receive his commission as a lieutenant. DAVID WRIGHT ENDSLEY DAVE 604 West Locust Street, Robinson, III. 2 years Dave became a favorite person in all phases of cadet life. For two years Dave played half-back on the ’ B football team and this year he was a main- stay of the team. Having played one year of B and one year of A basket ball, he became a deadeye on the court and was high scorer in many games. Dave reached his greatest heights on the track team where he soared into the air at the end of a pole. Dave was the guide of ”D Company, and when the armed forces take him they will have obtained an outstanding cadet. CHARLES EDWARD GABRIEL 2421 Kentucky Street, Quincy, III. Gabe was probably the most quiet cadet in the Senior Class. For the past two years he roomed with another very quiet cadet, Phillips. He managed many an athletic team in his five years. He served one year as J.V. swimming. 2 yea s as track, and one year as tennis manager. Several years ago he actively participated in athletics, being a member of the C football team. He held the rank of corporal and was guide of D” Company. He was often seen in the canteen. When he graduates, he is planning to attend Gem City Business College. — 25 — GABE 5 years

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BY NEXT SEPTEMBER, 1943 WARREN JOHN HAEGER BUZZ 337 Sunset Ave., LaGrange, III. 2 l a years Buzz was one of the outstanding men in Western ' s music department, be- longing to the bond for two years, swing band for two years, bugle band for two years, glee club for two years, orchestra for one year, and the so quartet. He maintained a 3.25 in academics and 95 in military. Buzz was a band staff sergeont. He made prep letters in baseball and basket ball and J.V. letters in the same sports. Buzz belonged to the Senior Dance Committee, the Thespians , and was circulation manager and music editor of the Shrapnel being a mem- ber of the Quill and Scroll. Good luck at Purdue. 4 DONALD PAUL HALE DONNY 3067 Alby Street, Alton, III. 2 years Donny was one of the best athletes of the year, majoring in four sports. On the football team only one year, he piled up so many yards in the Turkey Day game that he was voted the most valuable man on the team. Basket ball was his second major. Playing on the team two years, he won five games with last-minute baskets from the center of the court. Don found time to excel in both baseball and track in the spring. Obviously he was on athlete all the way. Don was a staff sergeant, second-in-command of the band, and also made a fine scholastic record. WALTER A. HALE, JR. WILLIE 181 Edwardsville Road, Easf Alton. III. 2 years In his two years Willie Hale made a marvelous record. Working hard his first year, he brought his grades up to the honor list and maintained such an average throughout. For two years he played under the basket on the A quintet. This year he played football and was in the outfield of the baseball team. With this athletic record he was voted into the W Club. Along with these honors he had complete charge of the band and the third floor of C . Willie will be missed on our teams, but the team of the army has gained a fine fellow. DAVIS THOMPSON HARGRAVES D- T. 921 Columbia Street, Helena, Arlc. 2 years D. T. was Western ' s most ardent defender of the South, especially Arkansas. He took an active part in athletics, winning two prep swimming and track let- ters, as well as two B awords in football. He was a member of the W Club. During his senior year Thompson was a military sophomore and a sergeonf in the first platoon of C Company. He was a consistent Monti-goer. D. T. was above average in school work. Hargroves was a very versatile cadet, enter- ing into many phases of Western life, and thus he became one of the most popular seniors on the campus. — 27 —