Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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IT WAS HARD WORK BUT IT WAS FUN VICTOR HADDAD ■ ' Vic ' ' Monte Calisas 515, Las Lomas, 3 Years Mexico, D.F., Mexico It is doubtful that any other cadet from Mexico has made a finer record than Vic Haddad. His mastery of English is superb and has won for him positions on the yearbook and the school paper. With aggressiveness and loyalty, he has entered every field of activity and has won success in each. He excelled in military and academic work and went out for many athletic teams. Along with his talents, he was friendly and cooperative. How can you stop him in the future? Cadet Captain; Floor Chief, 2nd of D ; Cadcspians, 3 years; Se nior Dance Committee; Club 400, 2 years; Shrapnel” Staff, 3 years, Associate Editor in 1953; Editor Activities Section of “Recall”; Scholarship Medal, 2 years; Military Ef- ficiency Award, 2 years; Sophomore Military Medal; “Shrap- nel” Medals, 2 years; “Recall” Business Staff; “A Football, J. V. Football, A” Soccer, J. V. Soccer, “B” Soccer, “A” Track, J. V. Track, all one year each; Honor Guard; Quill and Scroll, 2 years; W” Club; Thespians. RONALD RASSWEILER HARDERS ' Ron ' 862 E. 87th Place, Chicago, 111. 4 Years Ron has achieved many things at Western, but he will be most remembered for his friendly attitude. He made good grades and was most active in all phases of music. He had a viewpoint that made him a prominent member of any gab fest. Ron has sound character and should attain his objectives. Master Sergeant; Senior Dance Committee; Band, 4 years; Swing Band, 4 years; District Music Contests; Champion Speller in 1953; J. V. Football, 1 year. WILLIAM JAMES HARRIS Willie 1211 State St., East St. Louis, III. 3 Years Bill Harris, one of the best-natured fellows in the Senior Class, became a fighting player on the football field. How- ever, he was a friendly, humorous person in a bull session. He made a good record at Western and will hold a warm place in the hearts of his classmates. Cadet Master Sergeant; Asst. Floor Chief, 3rd of B”; Honor Guard; W Club; “A” Football, 2 years; Riding Club.

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THEY WILL LAST THRDUGHDUT THE YEARS ERVIN JAY GINTZ Jay 212 S. 11th St., Belleville, 111. 3 Years Jay’s good nature and down-to-earth friendliness won him a host of friends. He was a rugged athlete and was always ready to give his best. In all phases of campus life, he achieved general popularity. He believed in helping the under dog. Jay never shunned a bull session with his friends nor a dance with the girls. Best wishes to genial Jay. Cadet 2nd Lieutenant; Asst. Barracks Chief of B”; Cadespians; Senior Dance Committee; ‘W” Club, 2 years; “Recall Business Staff; “A Football, 2 years; “B” Football, 1 year; A” Soccer, 1 year; “B” Soccer, 1 year; A” Track, 2 years; J. V. Track, 1 year. RICARDO JOSE GONZALEZ Robe Ave. Jaurez 13H Pte.. Torreon, Coah, Mex. 3 Years ’ Robe , one of the finest representatives from Mexico, will leave behind him an outstanding collection of friends. He gained the rank of sergeant in the corps and was one of the reasons for Western ' s two great varsity soccer teams during the past two years. Gonzalez was a real gentleman. Rated as an ' O.K. ' ' fellow, his many friends will remember him as long as they live. Cadet Sergeant; Cadespians; “B Football, 1 year; “A” Soccer, 2 years; “B” Soccer, 1 year; J. V. Track, 1 year, and “A” Track Squad; Softball; Honor Guard. DAVID G. GRINNELL Gilkey 124 W. Jackson Rd., Webster Groves, Mo. 3 Years Dave was a fun-loving, light-hearted cadet who could enjoy himself in practically any situation. Yet he never neg- lected his duties and made steady, all-round progress in ath- letics, military, and academics. Dave ' s sincerity and loyalty were much appreciated at Western. He held a high place in the regard of his fellow cadets and will be remembered as a courageous athlete. Cadet 1st Lieutenant; Floor Chief, 3rd of “A”; Cades- pians; Senior Dance Committee: “W” Club: Deportment Medal; “A” Football, 1 year; J. V. Football, 1 year; J. V. Basketball, 1 year; “A” Baseball, 3 years; Honor Guard; Riding Club.

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WE’D LIKE TO DD IT ALL DVER AGAIN LEE HAROLD HARTFORD Sharky’ 5515 Stringtown Rd., Evansville, Ind. 4 Years Lee s most enviable trait was his bold approach to hard work. He could really buckle down and accomplish things in his classes. However, he was no dry bookworm, but was always a likable addition to any gathering. His dependability and friendliness are real assets in his future career. Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class; Asst. Floor Chief, 2nd of “A”; D” Football, 1 year; Golf, 1 year; J. V. Basketball, 2 years; “B” Basketball, 1 year; “D Basketball, 1 year; Softball; Honor Guard. MORTON DON HARTMAN ' Zipper ” 1524 Farwell Ave., Chicago, 111. 3 Years Morton Hartman was one of the more happy-go-lucky seniors, but he had a loyalty to all things at Western. He often performed a service with enthusiasm which few people knew about. His work for the ' Recall was very valuable. His friends will long remember Morton for his unrestrained friendliness. In military he achieved the rank of sergeant. Cadet Sergeant; Cadcspians; “Recall” Staff; J. V. Foot- ball, I year; J. V. Basketball, 2 years; Softball, 2 years. . mm ALBERT RALPH HEINERMANN Al 2433 Middle River Dr., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 4 Years Al will always be recalled for his cheerfulness, his sense of humor, and his warm smile. He entered heartily into many activities and accomplished much in athletics and other phases of school life. Perhaps his most outstanding traits were loyalty and sincerity. He compiled a worthy record, and his many friends can say nothing but good things about him. Cadet 2nd Lieutenant; Floor Chief, 2nd of “C”; Senior Dance Committee; Recall” Business Staff: Honor Guard; “B” Football, 1 year; A” Soccer, 2 years; B” Soccer, 2 years: Softball; Riding Club.