Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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

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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 PREPARED FDR ANYTHING SAUL KASE BORK Saul 204 Biltmore Ave., Peoria, Illinois 4 Years Saul was a fellow who, once he became enthusiastic about something, followed it to the end. He possessed an in- fectious smile and a genial personality. He was always ready to lend a hand in any activity for the benefit of his com- rades and Western. During his sojourn on the campus, he has been a mainstay of all musical organizations. He has ad- vanced because of his efforts and his talents. (3adet Sergeant, 1st Class; Asst. Floor Chief, 1st of D”; Senior Dance Co mmittee; Business Manager of “Shrapnel”; Recall” Business Staff; Riding Club, 4 years; B” Soccer, 1 year; Manager Swimming Team, 2 years; Manager A” Track, 1 year; Band, 4 years; Swing Band; Winner District Music Honors; Shrapnel” medal. WILLIAM HAROLD BURDEN. JR. Wire 436 N. Pearl St., Joplin. Missouri 3 Years Bill Burden was one of the best liked cadets on the cam- pus. His basketball playing ranked him among the best, and he set new scoring records for Western during the past year. His friendly good humor made him welcome at any gathering. Because he was unassuming, yet cooperative, he won a wide circle of friends not confined to one class. Lanky Bill will carry the best wishes of his classmates with him. Cadet 2nd Lieutenant: Floor Chief, 2nd of E”; Senior Dance Committee; Honor Guard; J. V. Football, 1 year; A Basketball, 2 years; Co-captain A” Basketball and top scorer in 1953; B” Basketball, 1 year. JAMES KEITH BURGARD 7436 Warner, Richmond Heights, Mo. Bugs 2 Years Keith was one of the highest-ranking two-year men in the Senior Class, for his ability and drive won distinction in every field. He was a hard worker with a serious attitude, and his high grades kept him constantly on the honor roll. He was prominent in athletics, music, and in publications. Keith, with his type of character, is bound to be a success. Cadet 2nd Lieutenant; Asst. Floor Chief, 3rd of “A”; Cadespians; “W” Club; Senior Dance Committee; Business Manager of “Shrapnel”; Editorial Staff of Recall”; A Football, 1 year; J. V. Football, 1 year; “A” Baseball, 2 years; Helicans, 2 years and Vice-president; All-A.B.C. tackle; Band, 2 years; Drum Major of Band; Accompanist at State Music Contest.