Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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.

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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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WE HAVE ALWAYS STUCK TOGETHER GARY EVAN BOE G. B.” 3972 Oak Knoll Road. Pontiac. Michigan 3 Years Gary Bee was exceedingly fortunate in having developed those mature qualities so necessary for success early in life. Boe was intelligent, dependable, very popular, and outstand- ing in athletics. His popularity was based on real character. Gary has compiled an enviable, all-around record and has achieved two of the most coveted honors in school, member- ship in the National Honor Society and the W Club. He has a combination of abilities that will be hard to beat. Cadet Captain; Barrack Chief of “D”; National Honor Society, 2 years; Military Theory Award; Company Com- mander of “C”; Cadespians; Honor Guard; Honor Guard Commander; Senior Dance Committee; “W” Club, 2 years; “Recall” Staff; Varsity Football, 2 years; ‘‘C’ Football, 1 year; Swimming Team, 3 years; Softball, 3 years. BENJE BOONSHAFT ' Boony 7459 Parkdale, Clayton, Missouri 5 Years Benje, a five-year man, has been one of the most promi- nent members of his class. His ability to excel in all studies was one of his outstanding traits. He has been the mainstay of the ' Shrapnel ' ' and Recall staffs. His versatility has enabled him to win high honors in music, athletics, scholar- ship. and military. He had a drive and enthusiasm that ac- complished things. H is achievements speak for themselves. Cadet Captain; Commander of Band; Floor Chief, 1st of C”; National Honor Society; Club 400, 4 years; Editor of Recall”; Editor of Shrapnel”; Scholarship Medal, 3 years; W” Club; Shrapnel” Staff, 3 years; Quill and Scroll, 2 years; “Shrapnel” silver and gold medals; Senior Dance Committee; Band, 5 years; Swing Band, 3 years: Helicans, 2 years; Music Medal, State Finalist; A Football, 1 year; J. V. Football, 1 year; B”, “C”, and “D Football, 1 year each; Manager A” Basketball, 2 years; “D” Basketball, 1 year; B” Tennis, 1 year; Softball, 1 year; Sophomore Military Theory Medal; Military Theory Award, 3 years. Carl was a well-liked, aggressive sort of person who has reached his mark in all activities at Western. He has gained momentum as he approached his final year. He had that certain way about him that made him a welcome member of any gab session. Carl made valuable contributions to the athletic and music programs on the campus. Cadet Sergeant; Senior Dance Committee; J. V. Football, 1 year; Band, 2 years. CARL FREDERICK BOHNSACK 2812 Marlin Rd., N.W.. Canton, Ohio “Car ’’ 3 Years