Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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

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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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YES, THE STAFF HAD PROBLEMS The book is finished now. We can laugh at the problems that we met. For example, do you remem- ber that blizzard on March 1st? We do. That was the day set for our outdoor Recall’ ' pictures. Boon- shaft. Allen, and Costello saw the humor of white ducks in a snow storm and engaged in a little sword play. But the pictures were taken just the same. THE MEMBERS OF THE SEN I □ R CLASS PRESENT THE 1953 RECALL AS A RECORD OF THEIR FINAL EVENTFUL YEAR AT WESTERN MILITARY ACADEMY When we Seniors entered Western, we were very much like the big. raw. undeveloped athlete. Our potentialities were small and great, our efforts weak and strong - - but one thing was sure. We did not know how to produce in the various phases of school life, but we hoped that we might learn. For us Western has been coach, dietitian, teacher, advisor, friend. It has been the guiding force that has built us into well-proportioned individuals. In academics, we have learned to think in terms of facts instead of un- stable opinions and conclusions. In military training, we have acquired discipline and leadership, with- out which we cannot control ourselves, much less others. Athletics have brought us the thrill of competition, team-work, and physical coordination. Social life and activities have given fun and relaxation, sharper wits, and a means of self-expression. Just as a coach trains his athletes. Western has developed us. For the athlete, the challenge is a sports contest, to win or to lose. For us, as we prepare to leave this familiar campus, the challenge is LIFE.