Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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“Fink” 5 years 7362 Flora Avenue Maplewood, Missouri WILLIAM K. FOSTER Bill’s originality anil sense of responsibility to his own exacting ideals have commanded universal respect. Versa- tile anil ambitious, be has supplied unique leadership for his class. Cade I Hand Capl., Floor Chief, 2nd of “C,” Xalional Honor Society— 2 yrs., 400 Club — 4 yrs . , Quill and Scroll — 2 i rs., Glee Club — 5 yrs. , Hand — 5 yrs., Swing Hand — J yrs. , Shrapnel— 2 yr.r., Senior Fdilor, Co-Fdilor of the “Recall,’’ 2 Theory Medals, Riding Club — 1 yr., Scholarship .Hedal — 4 yrs., Class Secretary, Jr. Yr., Sa ulalorian. ★ 4824 Kimbark Avenue “Jay Chicago, Illinois 4 years f AY SYDNEY IIEYMAN Although there is never an indispensable man, Jay has come close to being one in his activities on the Western campus. He has the knack for doing a maximum amount of work in a minimum amount of time. His election-day speech was indeed prophetic. Cade I .Hosier Sgt., Tloor Chief, 2nd of L , 400 Club — 4 i rs., Chairman of Committee, 2 Scholarship .Hedals, Cadespians — 4 yrs., Secretary, Thespians — J yrs., Quill and Scroll — 2 yrs., Shrapnel — 4 yrs., Editor, Co-Editor of the “ Recall ”, Glee Club— 4 yrs., 5 Shrapnel .Hedals, 2 Af Hilary Theory .Hedals, “ Prom ” Reporter, Star-Times Press Club, Swimming 2 yrs., “J.V.” I ' oolball — yr., ”C ' Football 2 yrs., Softball l yr., Riding Club — yr., Senior Play, “Rig Inch” Club, Quill and Scroll. ★ 200 Prospect Street “Swep Alton, Illinois 3 years HENRY NELSON SCHWEPPE, JR. Harry has held down the hard job of captain adjutant in a manner deserving high commendation, and his services to the school and the corps are numerous. It is certain that Western loses a valuable person when Harry graduates. Cade I Capt.-Adj., Asst. Floor Chief, 1st of “C,” Senior Dance Committee, Chairman of Decorating Committee, Cadespians — 3 yrs. , ' Thespians — 3 yrs., Stage-. Hanagei 2 yrs., Quill and Scroll 2 yrs., Shrapnel — 3 yrs.. Asst. Editor, Business Jlgr., for the “ Recall , Shrapnel .Hedal 2 yrs., Art Club — J yrs. , Star-Times Press Club, “Prom’ Reporter, Senior Play. ★ 7704 East Jefferson “Car! Detroit, Michigan 4 years CARL I). BOBBISH Although he will lie liest remembered for his ability to entertain at the piano, Carl also is an able business manager of the Recall and an outstanding student. Cadet 1,1., Floor Chief, 4th of “A,” 400 Cl ub I yr.. Senior Dance Committee, Quill and Scroll— l i r., Glee Club — 4 yrs., Hand 4 yrs., Swing Hand — 4 yrs., Shrapnel l yr.. Busi- ness Mgr., Circulation Mgr. of I he “Recall,” 1st Division Illinois Slate Piano Contest .Hedal, ” A” Tennis — 2 yrs., “J. V.” Tennis — 1 yr., Varsity Golf — I yr. — 19 —

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Class of ’49 2221 Farrell Avenue Buzz” Park Ridge, Illinois 4 years F. MORGAN TAYLOR If one were to pick a senior who has excelled in everything he has tried, Buzz Taylor would be chosen. A conscientious cadet. Buzz is the type younger cadets use tor a model. Cadet Capt., Barrack Chief of “C,” National Honor So- ciety — 2 yr.r., Senior Dance Committee, Co-Chairman, If Club — 2 yr.r.. President, “If ” L ub L l earn Award, President of the Senior Class, A football 2 yr.r., Co- Cap!., “A” Basketball — 2 yrs., “A” Track — 4 yrs.. Cap!., “B” Basketball — yr., “ B” football — yr., “C Basketball — l yr., “C” football — yr., All-District football Team, Halfback, “.Host Valuable Player in 1948 Alton (lame, All- District Basketball Team. ★ 1136 Dover Street led Centralia, Illinois 6 years THEOIX1RE L. BIERMAN In six years led has chalked up an academic record few graduates ever equal. Still he finds time to perform important duties and participate in major sports. Cadet Cap!., Barraik Chief of B,” Xalional Honor So- ciety — 2 yrs., 400 Club — 4 yrs., President, Scholarship Aledal — 4 yrs.. Senior Dance Committee, Recall’ Academic Editor, V.” Tennis — 1 yr., “ B” Basketball — yr., C” Basketball — J yrs. , C f ootball — 2 yrs., )” Basketball 5 yrs.. Riding Club, Cheerleader, “A Basketball l yr., “A” Tennis — I yr., Valedictorian. ★ 2027 Wyandotte Road “ Chuck Columbus, Ohio 4 years CHARLES SPAULDING WALKER Chuck’s leadership in every phase of life at Western has earned the admiration and respect of all. One ot the most conscientious and efficient officers ever to attend Western, he is sincerely friendly and without conceit. Cadet Alajor, Barracks Commander, . ational Honor So- ciety — 2 yrs., 400 Club — 4 yrs., Vice-President, 2 Scholarship Medals, Senior Dance Committee, Co-Chairman, II Club — 2 yrs.. Secretary, Co- Editor of A! Hilary Section in Recall, Chicago Tribune Aledal, 2 Alilitary Theory Aledals, Glee Club — 2 i rs., President of Class — 2 yrs., A football 2 yrs., “A Basketball— 2 yrs., “A” Track— 1 yr., Ii f ootball — 2 yrs., B” Basketball 2 yrs., AH- ABC football team. Halfback, 94k. ★ 7831 S. Phillips Avenue “Zim Chicago, Illinois 4 years BILL ZIMMERMAN Intelligence, good nature, and patience are qualities that have made Zimmv a popular and efficient floor chief for the lower school. These same traits will continue to make him popular when Zim leaves Western. Cadet Id., floor Chief, 1st of D,” Xalional Honor So- ciety — l yr.. Senior Dance Committee, Asst. Business Algr. for the Recall,” Aledal for Best Drilled Cadet in Battalion, Ii” football — 2 yrs., B Soccer— 1 yr., “C” football — l yr., Riding Club — 2 yrs., Senior Play. — 18 —

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613 West 6th Street Abe ' Bristow, Oklahoma 3 years JACK BOYD ABRAHAM II One of Abe ' s pastimes is bragging about his home state, Oklahoma. His contributions have been mainly to class work, wrestling, anil bull sessions. Cadet Staff Sgt., Asst. Floor Chief, rd of “ C Senior Dance Committee, 2 Athletic Medals, I nter- Barracks Boxing, “ A ” Wrestling — 2 grs. , C” football — gr., Softball l gr. ★ 2606 Camden Road dim Columbus, Ohio 3 2 ve ars WILLIAM JAMES BARNES The little giant, Jim Barnes, has proved by his athletic prowess and his success at Monti that size is not every- thing. He has acquired a host of friends during his years at Western. Cadet Staff Sgt., Asst. Floor Chief, 2nd of A, Senior Dance Committee, Cadespians- 2 grs., (llee Club l gr., Shrapnel — 1 gr., “ .7. V. ' football — gr., C football — 2 grs., C” ' Basketball— 3 grs., D Basketball l gr., Riding Club — 1 gr., Cheerleader — 2 grs., Thespians gr., Senior Plag. ★ 16141 Ashton Road Cieorge Detroit, Michigan 2 years GEORGE BOLENDER Sharp, smooth, and neat describe George’s personality. Carefree but adaptable, he is well fitted for the profession of his choice. Cadet Staff Sgt., Mgr. “. . V. Football gr . , (llee Club — 2 grs. ★ 428 West 44th Street “Benny Indianapolis, Indiana 1 1 2 years ROB ROY BENSON Rob Roy, the kidder from Indianapolis, likes the associa- tions of barracks life. A versatile person, he has made a place for himself during his short career as a cadet. Cadet Pet., Glee Club — l grs., “ A ” Football — gr.. Riding Club — J 2 grs. — 20 —