Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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 —

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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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WERE PROUD OF OUR RECORD ROLLAND VALENTINE HEISER RONNY 525 Ridge Road, Kenilworth, III. 4 y ears Master of Ceremonies of the Senior Dance Committee. Barracks Chief of ' E ; Captain of B Company, co-captain of the track team, member of the W ' Club, member of the senior play cost, assistant editor of the RECALL, vice-president of the Club 4.00, and secretory of the National Honor Society were just a few of Ronny s many achievements. Rol lettered four years In track and one in football, while he played formerly on the B’’ and C elevens. Ronny could be seen at every dance. He plans to make the army his career. Best of luck at West Point, Rol. DON ALBERT HEUER DO N 6th and College Streets, Batesville, Ark. 2 years Don s main interest at Western in his two years was in the field of music. He was an excellent trumpet player in the band and swing bond. He was a nature lover who liked fishing and hunting. Heuer was Copt. Geddes ' s faithful aid last winter, being manager of the prep basket ball team. In the sprmq Don earned his letter in J. V. Baseboll. His academic grades were average. Don had a knack of making friends easily, which accounted for his great popu- larity in the cadet corps. He was a cadet that will be remembered with of- fection of Western. EDWARD LESTER HORNER ED 121 Wesf Poinf Court, University City, Mo. 3 years Edgar from U. City made a fine record and a great number of friends during his stay at Western. He earned one B football letter, two A soccer, ond one B baseboll letter. Ed was also out for B bosket ball, won the boxing tournament last year, and was the tennis champ this year. He was color sergeant in the battalion. Ed held up grades to a 2.75 overage, and plans to enter Washington University next fall where he will study mechanical engineering. He olso plans to enter the Air Corps and whip the Jap-rats. Good Luck and Happy Landings! JOHN RALPH HUTCHISON, JR. JACK 200 Easf 4th St., Caruthersville, Mo. 4 years Jock started compiling honors as soon as he entered Western four years ago. This year he was Captain of A Company and chief of ”D Barracks. Jock earned two C , two B , and three prep letters in footboll and bosket ball. Because of his athletic accomplishments, he was a member of the W Club. He was active on the Shrapnel ond RECALL staffs. He was also secre- tary of the Thespians, member of the Club 4.00. and Quill and Scroll. Jack won the school speech contest and entered in two state contests. He has re- ceived notice of his acceptance by Harvard. — 28 —