Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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DEDICATED TD THE MEMORY OF CDLDNEL RALPH L. JACKSON AUGUST 13, 1888 AUGUST M. 1952 COLONEL RALPH L. JACKSON For the greater part of our cadet days, the members of this Senior Class were under the wise guidance of Colonel Ralph L. Jackson, superintendent since 1925. His untimely death last August ended a career of over fifty years at Western - - first, as a cadet and graduate of the Academy, and then as an instructor, coach, and finally as superintendent. Colonel Jackson returned to W. M. A. after receiving his degree from » Princeton University in 1911. From that time on. the school was his very life. No one has known so much or has been so proud of Western’s traditions as Colonel R. L. Jackson. Succeeding his father. Col. A. M. Jackson, as the head of the institution, he maintained the high standards of W.M.A. and increased its prestige as one of the foremost boys preparatory schools in the United States. Colonel Jackson always stressed academic training and character development above all other objectives. He insisted upon the best possible service for his cadets in every depart- ment of the school. Seniors this year missed the Colonel ' s warm interest, wise counsel, and firm guidance. It is with respect and affection that they dedicate this 1953 “Recall” to the memory of a great school man, administrator, and friend - - Colonel Ralph L. Jackson. Our class and the many classes to come will benefit from the heritage which his useful life has bequeathed to Western Military Academy.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENING SECTION . Presentation Views ACADEMIC SECTION Faculty and Staff . . Senior Class Junior Class Sophomore Class . . . Freshman Class .... Lower School MILITARY SECTION Band Companies Military Year Military Highlights ATHLETIC SECTION Football Basketball Soccer Swimming Other Sports ACTIVITIES SECTION Social Life Music Publications Dramatics Campus Life Kadet Kalendar OUR ADVERTISERS 115