Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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4242 Louisiana Avenue Honk St. Louis. Missouri 4 Years ROBERT EUGENE HUBELI Honk Hubeli was a cadet at Western to whom others could turn lor aid on any matter. Although quiet and unassuming, Bob was respected and admired by many for his academic abilities, and his friendly attitude. Honky was a steady 4.00 student and won distinction as a member of the National Honor Society. He made it a point to succeed in whatever he attempted, and his will to succeed carried him to enviable heights in the Senior Class at Western. The thoughtful and cautious attitude which Bob presented to other cadets provided him with many close friends. Cadet LL; National Honor Society— 2 yrs.; 400 Club — 4 yrs.; three scholar ship medals; two Theory Ribbons; one Military Medal; Senior Dance Com mittee; Co-Editor Military Dept, on Recall Staff; C Football — 1 yr.; B Football— 1 yr.; J. V. Football — 2 yrs.; J. V. Baseball— 2 yrs.; A Baseball— 1 yr.; Floor Chief 3rd Floor C . 3042 Payne Street dunk Evanston. Illinois 2 Years KENNETH G. BROWN Was Ken a bookworm? A grandstander or an introvert? Well, hardly! His motto was. maximum grades with minimum work, and he did just that. His pastimes were many and varied, track, swimming and eating to mention only a few. Ken has been on one of the few water teams that have come out on the high end of their schedule. Never in a storm about anything, Chink made a host of friends with his natural easy-going way, and tackled all problems with a trick method of saving physical and mental strength. Well, that s the story and. Ken, may you always wind up on top in whatever you do. Cadet Corp.; Varsity Swimming Team — 2 yrs. Statler Hotel St. Louis, Missouri Donn 5 Years DONN BARTEL JENSEN Donn Jensen could quickly be classed among the most versatile of cadets. His interests were many and varied, but he never faltered in his steady progress as a cadet at Western. Being both high in academics, and winning distinction as an athlete, ‘Donn also was the Master of Ceremonies for the Senior Dance Committee. Western can really be proud of a cadet whose character has been molded within its bounds, for Jensen’s was just that. Donn was the type of boy who could succeed at anything he really tried for. and he always tried for the top honors. Good Bye, and Good Luck to a truly swell cadet — Donn Jensen. Cadet Lt.; Master Ceremonies Senior Dar.ce Committee; A Football — 1 yr.; B Football — 1 yr.; C Football — 1 yr.; W Club; Athletic Co-Editor ' Recall ; Floor Chief 1st Floor C ; Co-Captain of Wrestling Team; C Basketball — 1 yr. — 27 —

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16 East Main Street Mascoutah, Illinois Bob 2 Years ROBERT LOUIS DAUBER Upon entering Western, Bob quickly caught on to the cadet routine at West- ern. His industriness and determination opened ior him a high rank in the Academic and Military Departments. His supreme basketball skill and graceful ease on the hardwoods will be hard to replace next year. A suave operator and a debonnaire cosmopolite, he is a connoisseur of night life. A gay dog with the ladies, he attended all social affairs of the school and each date he escorted made him the envy of the other cadets due to her loveliness. It is without hesitancy that we predict a career that will reflect credit to himself and to whatever field he may enter. Cadet Color Sgt.; I. V. Football — 2 yrs.; Varsity Basketball — 2 yrs.; Military Theory Ribbon; Editorial Board of the Recall . Podunk Lake Dig Hastings, Michigan » 2 Years DIGORY W. McEWAN Dig McEwan seemed to be the type of fellow who would do anything for a laugh, but underneath he was a sincere, conscientious worker. When Dig put forth effort, something good was likely to come of it. Unfortunately in the short period which he attended Western, he was unable to participate in very many activities, but he was eagerly welcomed by his classmates, and quickly gained the respect of all his friends. When he graduates. Western will lose a great kidder, and one who could keep the spirits of the group high. Success is sure to catch up with him, and soon. V. Basketball — 2 yrs. 1342 North 43rd Street Wally East St. Louis, Illinois 2 Years WALTER HALLY SMITH Even though he attended our school for only two years, Walter Smith hung up a record that anyone might well be proud. He was always in the middle of the crowd, be it male or female. Wally never tired of telling anyone who would listen about the wonders of East St. Louis, and the near-by towns . Wally was socially, athletically, and scholastically minded. All these and many other attributes combine to make him a well-rounded and well-liked personality. He will always be remembered by his classmates as one of the most dependable boys in the class. Cadet Staff Sgt.; B Football — 1 yr.; Varsity Track — 2 yrs.; Floor Chief of 1st Floor C '

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1226 Tanglewood Street Org Memphis, Tennessee 2 Years RICHARD E. ORGEL Advocate ol many electrical appliances, and a cultivator of staunch friend- ships with all of the fellows were a part of Orgel ' s make-up. His talent for tinkering with electrical and mechanical instruments is the thing he is best noted for here at Western. Many of the devices he constructed were objection- able and got him into trouble. Orgel is not very athletic. He spent a great deal of his time in the dark room developing pictures. Good study habits, determination, talent, and a keen mind insure his success. Cadet Cpl.; Riding Club — 1 yr.; Rifle Team — 2 yrs.; Winner of two Theory Ribbons; Recall Photographer. 6101 North Sheridan Road Chicago. Illinois Earl 3 Years EARL R. LIFF Probably providing greater influence toward the golf team than anyone else in the past three years, Earl Liff has kept the spirit of golf alive at Western. Earl possessed a dogged determination which saw his every venture to completion. Never letting anything stand in his path. Earl might also be known as a Go-Getter who always picked worthwhile goals. He was a plugger for the important tennis team, and he made a good and expert member of that team. All in all, Earl Liff might be summed up in many ways, but his actual ambitions are the important things, and they are sure to carry him far. Cadet Staff Sgt.: J. V. Basketball — 1 yr.; Golf — 3 yrs.; Tennis — 2 yrs. 1032 Maine Street Misty Quincy. Illinois 3 Years ROBERT ELDON McINTYRE Misty was the type of cadet who could produce efficient results with very little talking. He went about his business with a great deal of determination. One activity at which McIntyre excelled at Western was swimming, and he could almost always be found down at the pool in the afternoon keeping up his diving form. McIntyre was an unusually fine artist, and he used to amuse his friends with cartoons of them, and other objects. McIntyre had an unfathomable personality, which, nevertheless, gained him many close friends. When he graduates, he is sure to achieve the success he seeks. Cadet Staff Sgt.; I. V. Swimming — 1 yr.: A Swimming — 1 yr.; Track — 1 yr.; Glee Club — 3 yrs.: Softball — 3 yrs. — 28 —