Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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SENIORS MIGUEL BERNAL HADDAD THE BUG Av. Tennyson 53, Mexico City, Mexico 295 Years Mike was the happy, smiling, carefree member of the class from Mexico. Good nature, the ability to make friends, and a will to win were some of the Bug's most outstanding characteristics. He soon won fame around the campus as a good soccer player, and he even helped with the coaching. He also learned to speak fluent English. No one will ever forget how he looked after his young namesake, The Mosquito . Cadet Sergeant Ist Class, Cadespians, 1 year, Inter- barracks Wrestling Champion, A Soccer, 3 years, Weight Lifting Club, 3 years, 100-mile Club. ERNEST HAZEL, III ERNlE 560 Bedford, University City, Missouri 5 Years Ernie attracted all types of friends and proved that he was a leader in every phase of Western life. As a student, journalist, athlete, and officer, he excelled in all. He attained a peak of success that was remarkable in everything that he undertook. He was quick to see the humor in any situation and won great esteem because of his true sincerity. Cadet Major, Barrack Chief of A , Vice-President o f Senior Class, National Honor Society, Scholarship Medal, 2 years, President of Club 400, Club 400, 4 years, Military Theory Award, 3 years, Vice-President Thespians, Thes- bians, Z years, Cadespians, 3 years, Co-Editor Sports Section of Recall , Editorial Stajf of Shrapnel , 2 years, Quill and Scroll, 2 years, Co-Chairman Senior Dance Committee, W Club, 2 years, A Football, 2 years, Captain of Wrestling Team, A Wrestling, 3 years, HJ. V. Wres- 4 2 JOHN EVERETT HAZELWOOD l5l9 State Street, East St. Louis, Illinois 2 Years HAZELNUT John was a rather quiet, unassuming cadet, but his friends soon found in him a dependability and a knack for getting things done. He felt that the main thing at Western was academics, and he devoted almost his entire effort in that direction. His short stay of only 2 years here curtailed his advancement of honors in some fields, but his classmates rated him as a worthy member of the Class of '52. Cadet Sergeant First Class, Senior Dance Committee, J. V. Track, 1 year, Riding Club, 1 year. ..23 --- fling, 1 year.

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CARLOS F. GONZALEZ FLORES CARLOS Allende Ole. 7l4302, Monterrey, N. L., Mexico 2 Years Although Charley became a Senior at mid-term, he was well known and liked by all members of the class. His typical South of the Border manner has facili- tated his becoming good friends with his associates here at Western. Considerate in his ways and always eager to help a friend, Carlos made a good record at Western. At the same time he exhibited progress in academics and military. ' QQ Cadet Corporal, Cadespians, 1 year, B Soccer, 1 year, Riding Club, 1 year. SENIORS E. NEIL GOLDMAN GOLDlE Peach Orchard, Arkansas 2 Years Neil, coming from the Wonder State , as would be expected had many good traits, among them being sincerity, initiative, and dependability. With a good sense of humor and a winning laugh he made many real friends. Only a two-year cadet, Neil made fine grades and won honors in many fields, all of which stamped him as a good guy and a fine cadet. Cadet Master Sergeant, Club 400, 2 years, Senior Dance Committee, Business Stajf of Recall g J, V. Wrestling, 1 year, B Football, 1 year, B Baseball, 1 year. FORTUNATO GUZMAN GARZA FOCO Venusliano Carranza 5432 Sur, Manierrey, N. L., Mexico 2 Years Foco achieved what he set out to do with amazing ease. The complete mastery of the English language was one of his greatest attributes. He was a hard worker who was eager to learn American ways and to improve his mind. Foco's eagerness to assist those who needed help was regarded as a splendid example of the good neighbor policy. His easy-going manner and humor- ous comments brought him many friends from North of the Border. A Soccer, 1 year, Soft-Ball, 1 year. ... 22 ...

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CARL W. HULICK Mansfield, lllinois SENIORS DAVID HERBERT HOENIG DAVE 1434 W. Pro!! Blvd., Chicago 26, Illinois 5 Years Dave came as close to being an indispensable man as far as campus activities went as one could find any- where. A real organizer for any class project and the leading journalist for several years, he won recognition from all for his skill and talent. His first love was publications, and he has written his record in the school paper and in the yearbook. Dave's witticisms became well known on the campus in both the written and spoken lingo. Cadet Master Sergeant, Asst. Barrack Chief of C , Editor-in-chief of Shrapnel , Shrapnel Staff, 5 years, 1951 Shrapnel Medal Award, Quill and Scroll, 2 years, Co-Editor, The Recall , Thespians, 1 year, Cadespians, 2 years, Military Theory Award, 3 years, Riding Club. HOPPY 3 Years l Carl, in a span of three years, acquired many honors, in sports, academics, and military. Through his sense of humor, he gained a host of friends. Carl's combi- nation of talent and drive made him a leader in what- ever he did. Intelligence, good motives, and patience were all qualities that made Carl the popular and efiicient floor chief of the Lower School boys. Cadet Captain, Floor Chief, lst of D , Scholarship Medal, 1 year, Military Theory Award, 1 year, National Honor Society, Club 400, 3 years, Thespians, 1 year, Editorial Staff of Shrapnel , 1 year, Cadespians, 1 year, Senior Dance Committee, VV Club, 1 year, 1951 Lineman of the Year Award, All-District Football Team, A Football, 2 years, A Wrestling, 1 year, A Track, 1 year, HJ. V. Football, 1 year, UI. V. Basketball, 2 years, 9 J. V. Track, 1 year, Riding Club, 1 year. GEORGE G. IHMS UNCTUOUS Ill E. Woodland, Ollumwo, lowo 3 Years Cveorge, a well liked, aggressive sort of person, has reached his mark in all of his activities at Western. A likable fellow, he had that certain way about him that made him a prominent member of any gab-fest. His contributions to Western's athletic program meant much to campus life. Cadet Sergeant First Class, Asst. Floor Chief, 3rd of C , A Soccer, 2 years, ul. V. Football, 1 year.