Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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 -

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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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WE LL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR FRIENDSHIPS BERNARD MYRON KURTZ TIN Y 2000 Harlem Blvd., Rockford, III. 2 years Tiny was a two-year man who hailed from Rockford. He earned a J. V. football letter and was manager of the B basket ball team for a season. He was an active tennis player. Scholastically, Kurtz was in the 3.00 class. In his spare time, Tiny wrote poetry, ate, and played gin rummy. He was a member of the Chess Club. Tiny rather fancied himself as a singer, not totally with- out reason for often his deep, rich voice could be heard resounding throughout C Barracks where he resided. Good natured, jolly Kurtz is leaving many friends behind; he is everyone ' s friend. SAMUEL COLLOM LAUX SAM 72 Muskoka Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 2 years In his second year. Som was made a sergeant. He prided himself on being president of the Airplane Club, which rebuilt Western s airplane. His services as the mechanic of Mademoiselle, the tank, were indispensable. Sam was an active member of the Club 4.00. He lived in A barracks with Barker, but spent most of his time in the work shop and could occasionally be found at the canteen. After the war he will become on engineer, helping his home city, Detroit, build automobiles. We are sure that when bigger and better cars are built, Sam Laux will build them. DAVID M. LUTZ TEX 1400 Noble Avenue, Springfield, III. 3 years Tex will be remembered by his associates for his great athletic ability. In three years at Western, he won three football letters, one of them in B foot- ball and two os a backfield man on the prep team. Dave made a J.V. baseball letter and a prep letter in track. He was most famed for his boxing and wrestling skills, and was school champion in both of these sports. He was sergeant-at-arms in the W Club. He was a 3.00 student, a first sergeant in the battalion, and a member of the Senior Dance Committee. MAC 6 years OLIVER LOUIS MC DOUGELL 5830 Ifaska Street, St. Louis, Mo. In the last six years, Mac became quite a fixture around Western. He earned three varsity soccer letters, a B and C” football letter, and six rid- ing letters. He was the ranking non-commissioned officer on the campus, wear- ing sergeant-major ' s chevrons. Besides this, Ollie, won the wrestling competition this year in the inter-barracks matches. Mac did well in scholastics, as he main- tained a 3.50 average. He took a number of exams for entrance into West Point, and will enter in July. We oil wish Mac the best of luck at the Point and know that he will moke us proud of him. — 30 —