Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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 —

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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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WE ARE A CLASS THAT THINGS DID ROBERT J. KAPLAN RED 612 Cleveland Street, Gary, Ind. 2 years Red did his outstanding work in the Cadespians and his stage work and lighting effects were invaluable to the club. He was also one of the faithful announcers at all special events. Bob was a reliable member of the Shrapnel circulation and editorial staffs. Red was a sergeant in the cadet corps, being guide of the second platoon of C Company. Bob always maintained a 2.75 average or better, in school. He was the manager of the prep track team. Red was noted as a dependable man in any field. With this valuable asset, he should be a real success in life. JAMES T. KELLER JIM Creve Coeur, Mo. 2 years Jim was Western ' s authority on social events for two years. He was one of the most consistent Monti-goers in the senior class and because of his keen interest, he was awarded a position of the Senior Dance Committee. Jim held the rank of corporal in C Company. Outside of all his other activities, he found time to give invaluable aid to the business staff of the RECALL. Tennis was his favorite sport. He was in charge of a table and a member of the Club 4.00. Jim has a great interest in farming and its advantages for the future. LOUIS J. KOCH JOE 291 I W. Maryland, Evansville, Ind. I year Tall, lanky, sandy-haired, blue-eyed, Joe Koch was one of the few plebe seniors. However, he conducted himself as an old cadet. In academics, Joe maintained a 3.25 average and was also able to keep an Ex ' ' in military. He roomed on the third floor of D“ with DeBolt. Most of the time, he was either playing tennis or at the canteen. Joe participated in bowling and ping pong, but when the weather permitted, he played tennis. In the winter months, he could usually be found down at t he canteen. As Joe leaves, he is planning to enter the Navy. DONALD DAVID KOHLER DAP Edgewood Place, Michigan City, Ind. 4 years Rough, tough, and handsome Don Kottler was another of our four-year men. Dap was active in athletics, but excelled mainly in soccer. Don was a military senior and will receive the award for the highest average. He held the rank of staff sergeant in the first platoon of B Company. Dapper was a member of the RECALL staff. Art Club. Thespians, and was in charge of makeup for the senior play. He persistently maintained a 3.50 academic overage, and was a constant Monti-gcer. Upon graduation Don will enter an officers ' train- ing school, but sets the furniture business as his goal. — 29 -