Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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WE ARE THE CLASS OF 1953 DOUGLAS MARTIN BAKER Doug ' ’ 8 Country Club Dr.. Belleville, Illinois 4 Years Doug was one of those rare individuals who stick to what they think is right. He was an outstanding leader in the corps. Doug stood for something, and when he spoke, people listened. A great athlete in football, basketball, and baseball, a top student, a writer, a high-ranking officer, he won more honors than can be listed here, and his career at Western spelled ACHIEVEMENT. Cadet Major; Nation al Honor Society, 2 years; Barrack Chief of C”; Club 400, 4 years; Chicago Tribune Medal; “Shrapnel” Medal; Babe Ruth Medal; Co-editor, Sports Sec- tion of Recall”; Shrapnel Staff, 2 years; Quill and Scroll, 2 years; Chairman of Senior Dance Committee; Thespians, 1 year: Cadespians, 2 years; W” Club, 3 years; Vice- president of W” Club; ”B” Football, 1 year; Varsity Foot- ball, 3 years; Co-captain Varsity Football; “B” Basketball, 1 year; J. V. Basketball, 1 year; Varsity Basketball, 2 years; Varsity Baseball, 4 years; Alton All-district Grid Team, 2 years, and Honorary Captain; All A.B.C. Grid team, 1 year. JAVIER BARONA G. Nick- Monte Ararat 850. Mexico, D.F., Mex. ] 2 Years Nick came from Mexico in his junior year and at once won a place for himself in the corps. Because of his superior qualities, he was made an assistant floor chief when he re- turned for his senior year. A friendly and capable fellow, he also had fine athletic ability. He played on two champion- ship soccer teams and also was outstanding in baseball. Cadet Sgt. 1st Class; Asst. Floor Chief, 2nd of “D”; Cadespians; Senior Dance Committee; A” Soccer, 2 years; A” baseball, 2 years; “A” Tennis, 1 year. DONALD GRANT BASS Scaley 2914 Elm St., Cairo. Illinois 2 Years Don was a fellow who after only one year at Western took marvelous steps forward. His jovial manner contributed much to barracks life, and his good humor was a source of fun to his many associates. He could always enliven the proverbial ' bull sessions ”, Capable in many fields, Don won a warm place in the hearts of his friends, who will always remember him. Cadet Master Sergeant; Asst. Floor Chief, 1st of E”; Senior Dance Committee; Circulation Staff of Recall”; J. V. Football, 1 year; B” Football, 1 year; Golf, 2 years; A” Basketball, 1 year; ”B” Basketball, 1 year.

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SENIDR CLASS DF 1953 WILLIAM H. ALDRICH Henry ' ' 136 Mazie Drive. Concord, California 3 Years From the state of sunshine, oranges, and movie stars Bill Aldrich came to Western. He has added much sparkle to campus life by his fine sense of humor and his warm friendliness. In addition, he showed much ability as the leader of the First Platoon of A and floor chief of the Third Floor of ”D . Bill also won achievement in many fields such as athletics, dramatics, and activities. There is no doubt that he will reach the gcal that he has set for himself. Cadet 2nd Lieutenant; Floor Chief, 3rd of “D”; Cades- pians; Senior Dance Committee; “Recall” Business Staff; Rid- ing Club; Honor Guard; J. V. Football, 1 year; B” Football, 1 year; “C” Football, 1 year; “A” Soccer, 1 year; B” Soccer, 1 year; A” Track, 1 year; J. V. Track, 1 year; “C” Basket- ball, 1 year; Glee Club. RALPH JAMES ALLEN Allerton, Illinois ‘R. • 3 Years Ralph, a blond, good-looking lad with a friendly smile, has made an outstanding record during his three years at Wes- tern. Ralph proved that he was a conscientious worker and a go-getter. He had real strength of character. He has been tops in military and a crack shot on the rifle team for three years. He has ranked in the forefront of his class in scholar- ship. Ralph has shown that he will go after the things that he wants to do with all guns blazing. Cadet Captain, Adjutant of the Battalion; National Honor Society; Club 400, 3 years; Scholarship Medal, 2 years; Military Theory Award, 2 years; Chicago Tribune Gold Medal; Military Editor of Recall”; Senior Dance Committee; Varsity Basketball, 1 year; “B” Basketball, 2 years; Rifle Team, 3 years; Golf Team, 2 years; Honor Guard. JAMES R. ANDERSON “Hunk’’ 1504 Glencoe, Highland Park. 111. 3 Years Jim has been one of the best types of cadets. His quiet, unassuming manner has won the regard of his classmates as well as his great service in the fields of music, photography, and writing. He did good work on both the Recall and ' Shrapnel staffs. In all school projects, he showed a most cooperative attitude in working with his fellow cadets. Cadet 2nd lieutenant; Floor Chief, 1st of “A ; Quill and Scroll, 2 years; Shrapnel” Staff, 2 years; Recall” Staff Photographer; Senior Dance Committee; Camera Club; Band, 3 years; A” Soccer, 1 year; “B” Soccer, 1 year; A” Soccer Manager; A” Track Manager; Rifle Team.

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WE NOW BECOME LOYAL ALUMNI R. ELDRED BERGSTROM Tree 4105 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, Illinois 2 Yi Years Eldred Bergstrom was a care-free, easy-going sort of character. He was much opposed to worry. His sense of humor will not soon be forgotten by his comrades, for he was jovial and friendly, and always ready for fun. Best of all, he liked to mount his favorite horse and go galloping across the grove and to the Big Woods. He was an expert rider. ' Tree ' ' will leave Western with the best wishes of all of those who knew him. Cadet 1st Sergeant; A” Basketball, 1 year; J. V. Basket- ball, 2 years; Riding Club. DONALD LEE BLANKENSHIP Blinky 605 S. Draper St., Champaign, Illinois 4 Years From Champaign came Don Blankenship. Blinky has been one of the most colorful characters on the campus during his four years, and he has made not one enemy. He was too friendly and fun-loving to make enemies. He was made sergeant-at-arms of the Senior Class, an honor which shows the esteem in which he was held by his classmates. We feel sure that Blinky will plod and grin his way to success. Cadet Sergeant; Cheer- leader; Senior Dance Committee; “Shrapnel Staff, 1 year; D” Football, 1 year; B ' Basket- ball, 1 year; D” Basketball, 2 years; Riding Club; Fisher- man de Luxe. GROVER EARL BLAYNEY. II Jungle Jim 307 S. Main St„ Georgetown, Illinois 3 Years Jim has always been unswervingly loyal to everyone and to everything during his stay at Western. Quiet and friendly, he was active in many phases of school life and made his mark in all of them. He was reliable on any job and won many friends. Jim enjoyed the social life both at Monticello and on the campus. Dependable and sincere, Jim will go far in years to some. Cadet Sergeant Major; Chief Mail Clerk; Recall” Busi- ness Staff, 2 years; Shrapnel” Circulation Staff, x 2 years; D” Basketball, 1 year; Swimming Team, 1 year; Riding Club.