Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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 —

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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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7669 North Rogers Bugs Chicago, Illinois 5 years GERALD CAMPBELL BEAR “Bugs” has had a particularly successful senior year which started with his good work in football. His pleasant ways and good humor have made his life at Western happy. Cadet Staff Sgt., Senior Dance Committee, II ” Club — gr., Athletic Jledal, “A Football gr., “A Soccer — 2 gr.r., “A Track — 2 grs., “ B Football — 2 gr.e., “C Football — 2 gr.r., B Soccer — 1 gr., “C” Football 2 gr.r., “C” Basketball 2 gr.r.. Inter- Barracks Wrestling Jledal, Riding Club — 5 gr.r.. Senior Plag. ★ 725 Veronica Avenue “ Boogie ” East St. Louis, Illinois 4 years HUGH BR(X)KS A look at Hugh’s record will prove his worth to the class of ' 49 and will reveal achievements which come only to one who maintains high standards for himself and his work. To know him is to admire him. Cadet Capt., Barrack Chief oj “ I), attona I Honor So- cietg gr . , Senior Dance Committee, Band gr.. Athletic Co-Editor for the “Recall, “A Football — 1 gr., . .IV Football — 1 gr., A Wrestling — gr. ★ 326 South Austin Boulevard Hunch Oak Park, Illinois 3 years RICHARD VERNER CARLSON Dick has been called the ladies’ man of his class, as his Monti gang indicates. However, most of his extra time at W.M.A. is spent in athletics, music, and dramatic accom- plishments. Carrying the school flag in the color guard typifies his loyal spirit. Cadet Color Sgt., Senior Dance Committee, Cadespians — 2 gr.r., Vice-President, Thespians — 2 gr.r., II Club— 2 gr.r., Keeper of the Kegs, Glee Club — 3 gr.r., A Football — gr., “A Baseball i rs., “A Basketball 2 gr.r., B ’ football — - gr., “B” Basketball I or,. Riding Club— 3 gr.r.. Senior Plag. ★ 4133 San Francisco Rittg Cas St. Louis, Missouri 3 years DON T. CASPER “Kitty” Casper’s capers are well known to the fourth floor of “A” Barracks. He has worked hard and played hard to get a maximum of pleasure from school life. Cadet Color Sgt., “If ” Club — I gr.. Glee Club — 2 grs., A” Football — gr., “A Soccer — 2 grs., “A Track — 2 grs., J.Vr Football ' — 1 gr., “. . V.” Track— l gr., J. V.” Soccer — 1 gr. 21 —