Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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thel 954 RECALL THE SENIOR CLASS WESTERN MILITARY ACADEMY J)ho„ Mi III oil THE CLASS OF 1954 WESTERN’S SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CLASS Pro udfy presents THE 1954 RECALL 1 his Yearbook is not only a record and a memento of this 75th Anniversary Year, but it also is a significant mile- stone in the history and progress of Western Military Academy as one of the outstanding preparatory schools for boys in the United States. The staff hopes that Western will long continue its work in the training of young men and that the high ideals of the founders will be maintained forever. 1. Stephen Samuels Editor James W. McRoberts Business .Manager WE SALUTE 75 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE EDUCATION OF YOUTH 1879 THE ORIGINAL WYMAN INSTITUTE 1954 WESTERN MILITARY ACADEMY TODAY After the Fire of 1903 In 1903 Western ' s main building. which included part ol the original Wyman Insti- tute, was burned. Col. A. M. Jackson, superintendent at that time, with great energy had new buildings ready for cadets by the next Septemlier. lie started the fire-proof construction which is characteristic ol Academy buildings today. Cadets in Uniforms of 1890’s and 1900’s These uniforms look strange today, but the military neatness and the eager brightness of youth were evident in those days of long ago, despite high collars, long hair, and quaint caps. Maj. W. C ' .. S. Lowe, for many years Commandant, and cadet officers of early years of century C en Jonathan Wainwright at Commencement of 1948. Fun with |oe E Brown shortly after World Col. Paul Tibbets. ’33. atomic plane War II ended. ' pilot, visits old room. Colonel Charles H. Moore Commandant 1 he Senior Class of 1954 proudly dedicates this RECALL as a token of appreciation for the inspiration and guidance which he has given to all cadets during their careers at Western. Col. Charles H. Moore W.M.A. ' 21 I he members of our class will remember the genuineness, the capability, and the sterling character of Colonel Charles 11. Moore long after other memories of cadet life have faded. Each cadet looked to Colonel Moore as a man who knew the problems of cadets, both fiom the lewpoint of the Commandant and from the cadets themselves, for he was once a cadet at estern himself. The fact that he was always striving to make every phase of student life more rewarding or enjoyable signified the deep affection that he has for boys and for his own work. After the Seniors venture forth to carve their own careers, the wise counsel anti kindlv interest of this granite personality will be greatly missed, but the ideals which he taught and personified will form the foundation upon which a future can be solidly built. Anti so it is to Colonel Moore that the staff gratefully dedicates this 1954 RECALL. TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENING SECTION 2 Presentation 2 From The Scrapbook 4 Dedication 6 Views 8 ACADEMIC SECTION Faculty and Stall . . . Purely Academic . . . . Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Lower School 10 12 15 19 48 52 56 59 MILITARY SECTION 60 Officers and Staffs 61 Companies 66 Military Events 72 ATHLETIC SECTION 76 Football 8 Basketball 84 Soccer hh Other Sports 90 ACTIVITIES SECTION 96 Social Life 98 Publications 104 Dramatics 106 Campus Life 109 Kadet Kalendar HO 116 OUR ADVERTISERS SHADY COMPANY WALK IN FRONT OF BARRACKS ROW UPPER CAMPUS IN WINTER ESTERY E AR Top row: Col. A. M. Jackson, Principal, F. O. Groves, Latin and Greek, Capt. G. D. Eaton, Business Subjects, Col. Willis Brown, Supt. Front row: Maj. T. S. Lucas, Asst. Commandant, T. II. Sims. Music, Maj. G. R. Burnett, Commandant, Military Science, Mathematics. GRADUATING CLASS OF 1893 Tttjl to right: E J. Ilickox, South Bend, Ind., G. W. Cummings, High- land Park, 111., V. 11. Chase, Chicago, C. W. Shoot, Charleston, 111., A. B. 1 iysinger, St Louis. Gary Morris Richard Kissed Co-Editors TODAY NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, 1954 Sealed: McRoberts, Samuels, Ratliff. Standing: Bennett, B., I laeger, Backerman. ACADEMICS Lt. Col. C. L. Persing Headmaster Lt. Coi.. Tex Bagdouine PJ1 ST Col. C. H. Moorf. Commandant EXECUTIVES AND HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS y4t the - f le in 1 7o ai Col. R. B. Jackson Superintendent Lt. Col. G. M. Magee Mrs. Berta Kibby Secretary- Treasurer It t rector of Admissions Personnel Counselor Maj. C. B. Jackson Asst. Superintendent FACULTY AND STAFF Baudouine, Lt. Col. Tex G .2nd Year PMST. Head of Military Dept. Bresson, Cart. B. C.. . 9th Year General Science, Biology Brown, Mrs. Clara. . . 29th Year Secretary Brown, Cart. R. II. 3rd Year English Buck. Mai. VV. J. 37th Year Latin and German Churchill. Sot. R. V. . . . .2nd Year Military Staff Council, First Lieut. R. I) 1st Year Asst. PMST Franklin, Sot First Cl., E. II 1st Year Military Staff Gotthardt. Miss Helen .. ,14th Year Head Nurse in Charge of Hospital Gould. Mai. F. V. 19th Year Math., Athletic Director Gould. Mrs. Helen S. . 19th Year Asst. Dietitian Green, Mrs. Fayma L 12th Year Dietitian, Social Director Green, Mai. W. H 1 2th Year Mathematics, Adjutant Hadstate. M-Sgt. C. 1st Year Military Staff Hilgert. Cart. J. ). 1st Year Mathematics Hinton, Mai. W. M 19(Ii Year English. Publications Jackson, Col. R. B. 9th Year President, Superintendent Jackson, Mai. C. B 7th Year History. Vice- Pres., Asst. Supt. Kibiiy. Mrs. Berta W. . .27th Year Personnel, Director of Admissions Kramer, Miss Alma. . 37th Year Asst. Treasurer Lange. Capt. G. J .6th Year Physics and Chemistry Magee, Lt. Col. G. M 16th Year Secretary and Treasurer Mantz, Dr. H. E. . . .2nd Year School Physician Martin, Capt. R. P . .7th Year English. Lower School, McCuistion. Dr. H. P. School Physician McKinney. Cart. J. E Spanish Moore, Coi. C. II Commandant Mi i.-f.EN. Miss Helen Secretary Naxera. Capt. G. J.. Jr C ommercial Subjects Peaciier, Mrs. Helga. Secretary Peaciier. M-Sgt. V. R Military Staff Persing, Lt. Col. C. L. I lead master Rumley. Cart. 1). 1). Mathematics. Head C Schwab. M-Sgt. F. W. Military Staff Stallings. Cart. W. G. English, History Vei.ligan, Cart. F Director of Music lunatics . . 27th Year 6th Year 35th Year 16th Year . 2nd Year 1st Year . 2nd Year 18th Year 1st Year ,h 1st Year ... 1st Year . . 1st Year LADIES OF THE STAFF Seated: Mrs. Brown, Secretary; Miss Kramer, Asst. Treasurer; Mrs. Green, Dietitian and Social Director. Standing: Miss Gotthardt. Head Nurse; Mrs. Peacher, Secretary; Miss Mullen, Secretary; Airs. Gould, Asst. Dietitian. PURELY ACADEMIC Getting an School’s out — now for the canteen ! Maj Gould hands Fine his grades. Capl. Naxera awakens Kais- er and Dungev. Col. Fersing and I looser “confer.’’ Study session in the library. Don Brown charms audience on speech program. Class of Philosopher Persing. Brown and Morris “honing” for tests. Warren gets had news from Maj. Green. education is a tough but fascinating job Front row (lei t to right): Crandall, Silverman, Samuels, Ratliff. Haeger, Kronemer, Jansky. .Middle row: Cross, R., Luedde, Gruwell, Roberts, Koch, R., Maddox. Back row: Benjamin, R., Lyon, Rudman, Gilbert, 1 looser, Ruyle. CLUB 400 - FOR TOP STUDENTS The Club 400 is Western’s own Academic Honor Society, ft gives recognition to the outstanding students who make perfect 4.00 or “Ex” averages over a certain period of time. The organization also carries out projects which promote higher scholastic achievement. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (See Page 11) Practically every cadet considers membership in the National Honor Society the highest distinction that can be won at Western. The requirements are difficult, for they are based not on scholarship alone, but upon the four cardinal points ol the organization Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Under Col. Persing’s sponsorship. Western’s chapter has been a positive force for high ideals and achievement for over ten years. — 16 — CANDID SHOTS OF FACULTY and SENIORS Instructors snapped in the line of duty — Capt. Naxera, Capt. Bresson, Capt. Lange. Capt. Martin in familiar pose. Grubb needs new hall-soles. Fine: “Who stole the ding dong? Seniors and Monti girls “live it up at Senior table. Rank - rank - rank - rankest! Seniors hold a “mock ses- • sion. Spanish students: Now, Capt. McKinney, you know that isn ' t right.’ SENIOR HONOR MEN Class Officers Byron Bennett, President; Milton Haeger, Vice-President; John Ratlilt, Secretary; George Grubb, Treasurer. Ho nor Graduates Summa Cum I.aude Milton liaeger, Richard Kissel, Norton Kronemer James McRoberts, John Ratliff, Stephen Samuels. Cum I.aude Millard Backerman, Jack Bolozky, Jay Cohn, Jan Dyke, Richard Fuchs, George Grubb, Gary Morris, Ralph Wilson. Valedictorian Stephen Samuels Co-Salutatorians James McRoberts, Norton Kronemer National Honor Society Millard Backerman, Bvron Bennett, Milton Haeger, James McRoberts, John Ratliff, Stephen Samuels. Thespians Byron Bennett, Donald Brown, Jack Bolozky, Jack Cross, Randy Culver, Richard Fuchs, Milton Haeger, Richard Kissel, James McRoberts, Bruce Vittert. «W Club Millard I ackerman, Bvron Bennett, Robert Bilton, Jack Bolozky, Jack Cross, Jan Dyke, Donald Estes, Fred Fletcher, Richard Fuchs, Kent Kaiser, David liaison, Robert Miller, Gary Morris, David Parker, John Schneidewind, Wayne Tolen, Ralph Wilson. Senior Dance Committee Millard Backerman, Bob Bell, Buck Bennett, Bob Bilton, Jack Bolozky, Don Brown, Lorenzo Bruno, Harry Burns, Jimmy Careveo, Jay Cohn, Randy Culver, Curt Deem, Jim Doussard, Tom Dungey, Don Fstes, Bob Evans, Marty Fine, Ken Fleer, Fred Fletcher, Rick Fuchs, Santy Gonzalez, Bernie Gross, George Grubb, Bill Gruetzemacher, Milt Haeger, George Haering, Don Hamilton, Norm Hoppensteadt, Buzz Kaiser, Jim Karnages, Bob Kennedy, Don Kiss, Rich Kissel, Norton Kronemer, Johnny Lamb, Dave Larso n, Bugs Lytle, Jim McRoberts, Bob Martinie, Gary Morris, Phil Murphy, Larry Muther, Dave Parker, Dave Prucher, Gerry I’uchta, John Ratliff, Dick Roseland, Steve Samuels, Rolf Schmidgall, John Schneidewi nd, Charley Shoop, Dick Spitzer, Bruce Vittert, Bdl Westphal, Ralph Wilson. Quill and Scroll Steve Samuels, George Grubb, Jay Cohn, Martin Fine, Bruce Vittert, Rich Kissel. — 18 — PRESENTING THE CLASS OF 1954 JL 75th n i uerA a rij CfadS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Grubb, Treas., Haeger, Vice-Pres., Bennett, B., Pres., Ratlift, Sec. ONE OF THE LARGEST CLASSES EVER TO GRADUATE FROM WESTERN CLASS OF 1954 ARTURO I. ARGUEDAS “ARTURO” P. O. Box 337, Guatemala 1} j Years Guatemala, C.A. It is a great handicap for a young man to come to a strange country to procure his education. He is faced with many difficulties, especially the obstacle of learning a new language. Arturo met this problem and made a success of his life at Western. Me won hijth honors and came out on top of every phase of cadet hie. Me made many friends, and will long lie remembered by his U.S. comrades as a true ambassador of good will from South of the Border.” Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class; “A Soccer, 1 year; B baseball, 1 year. MILLARD M. BACKERMAN MILL” 7348 Princeton Ave., University City, Mo. 2 Years Millard sea 111 pered far up the ladder ol success during his two years at Western. Me gained outstanding honors in scholarship and athletics. Me won memliership in the National Honor Society, the most coveted honor at W.M.A. Me was a mainstay in the musical organizations, l ie showed leadership both on and off the drill field. Mis many friends leel sure that he will be one of the Senior Class’s famous members. Cadet 2nd Lieut.: Sal tonal Honor Society ; “It Club, 2 i ears; Vice- 1’ resident, If Club: Senior Dance Com- mittee: “Recall Business Staff: Helicons, 2 years: Varsity Football. 2 years; Captain, I arsily football; .Host Valuable football player award; AH- ABC and All- District Joolbali learns: Varsity Baseball, 1 year; “A Track. 1 year; Club 400; Dance Band, 2 years. ROBERT G. BELL, JR. DING DONG 10 Ridgetop, Clayton, Mo. 2 Years Bob made a fine record at Western, but he will be most rememliered for his friendly personality and his helpful attitude. Me won universal popularity here, and he formed friendships that, unlike most high school contacts, will probably endure for years to come, lie- had a certain way about him that caused all to like and respect him. 1 le most certainly should win success in life. Cadet 1st Sergeant; Asst, floor Chief, rd oj f. ; Senior Dance Committee; B Basketball, 1 year. — 20 — 75th ANNIVERSARY CLASS BYRON EUGENE BENNETT ‘ ' BUCK Tulsa, Okla. 4 Years Buck attained the highest military rank at Western, that of cadet major. There was something about him that made him admired and won complete confidence. I le had real leadership. Me was president of the Senior Class. Me excelled in athletics and made good grades. He was tops in military. Many more line things could lie said of Buck, hut let his unusual record speak for itself. Cadet .Major, Commander oj Battalion ; Barrack Chief oj B “ ; Xational Honor Society; Senior Dance Committee; Shrapnel” Staff, 1 year; “ Recall sta ff; Cadespians, l year; Thespians, 1 year; Senior Class President; ■Mili- tary Theory Award, 2 years; Chicayo Tribune Silver Medal; V..MI Medal; Varsity Football, 2 years; J.V.” Football, 1 year; B football, 1 year; A Soccer, 2 years; “ B Soccer, 2 years; ‘“A Track, 1 year; J A Track, 1 year; “B Baseball, 2 years; Honor Guard, 5 years; Honor Guard Commander. ROBERT S. BILTON BOB 16863 St. Paul, Grosse Point, Mich. 5 Years Boh was one of those fellows whom everyone desired as a friend. His ability to stick to a job was one ol his most outstanding characteristics. His floor was one of the l esl in the barracks. Bob’s jovial manner always enlivened the proverbial bull sessions, of which he was always a welcome member. Our class could not have had a lietter representative from the State of Michigan. He had that drive which will undoubtedly send him to the top. Cadet 1st Sergeant; floor Chief, 2nd oj C ; II Club, 1 year; Senior Dance Committee; Honor Guard, 2 years; Varsity football, 2 years; “. .I football, 1 year; Swimming Team, 2 years; ' B Soccer, 2 years; Softball. I year; Hiding Club, years. JACK MAYER BOLOZKY “BOLO S144 Palm St., St. Louis, Mo. 4 Years Bolo” was liked by everybody. He had great ambi- tions and worked hard to realize them. He was out- standing in all phases of Western life liecause of his overwhelming desire to do well. He showed industry and intelligence in everything that he did, and he posses- sed those intangible qualities of leadership. On the athletic field, on the stage, or on the drill grounds he could inspire his comrades to better accomplishments. Cadet Cap!., Adjutant; “IV Club, l year; Club 400, 2 years; Thespians, 1 year; President of Thespians; Senior Dance Committee; Asst. .Military Editor oj “Recall : Business Staff oj “Recall ; .Military Excellence Jledat, Scholarship Medal; Cadespians, 1 year; Honor Guard, 7 years; Varsity Football. 1 year; Honorable .Mention, Aft- ABC tackle; J -V. Football. 2 years; “JA ■ Track, 1 year; “B Baseball, 2 years; .Military Theory Award, 5 years. — 21 — CLASS OF 19W DONALD S. BROWN 1688 Broad St., Galesburg, 111. ‘DON ' ’ 4 Years LORENZO JOHN BRUNO “GANTH” Pleasant Ridge Rd., Collinsville, 111. 5 Years Don Brown was one of the l est-natured cadets on the campus; he was well-liked by everyone, and he was never without a friend, lie knew how to enjov himself, and he made a real contribution to W.M.A. life in hull sessions, sports, and many other activities, for loyalty was a great part of his personality. He had real strength of character. Every classmate will wish for Don Brown the greatest success possible. Big. friendly, good-natured Lorenzo will certainly lie missed around these parts. His genial nature and good humor won him a host oi friends. In five years at Western, he always enjoyed himself while making steady, all-round progress. He was a real asset on many athletic teams, but most of all, he gave loyal support to all worthwhile activities on the campus. He was a true comrade. Cadet 1st Lieut.: Floor C ueJ, 3rd oj “C ; Senior Dance Committee; Co-F.ditor Sports Section, the Recall ' ’; Cades pians; I arsity Football, 2 years; “. . I Football, 1 year; B” Soccer, 1 year; GolJ, 1 year; Swimming Team, 1 year; J. .” Track, 2 years; honor Guard, 2 years: JliUtary Theory Award; Thespians, 1 year. Cadet 1st Lieut.; Asst. Barracks ChieJ oj B Senior Dance Committee; Military Theory Award; I arsity Football, 2 years; J.l Football, 1 year; J.V.” Basket- ball, 1 year; “ BP Baseball, 1 year; Softball. 1 year. HARRY L. BURNS “SHAKEY” 605 Langton Dr., Clayton, Mo. 4 Years Harry was a quiet, unassuming fellow with plenty of personality and ability. His leadership was demon- strated by the way in which he ran his floor, which l e- came the most outstanding in the entire barracks. He did not kick up much commotion, but he certainly had a way of getting things done. His pleasant personality won many friends, who will never forget him. Politics was his favorite topic. We all hope to see him president in the not-too-distant future. Cadet 2nd Isieut.; Floor ChieJ, 1st oj “C ; Senior Dance Committee: Personal Appearance Award ; Best Theme Award; “JA P Football, 2 years; “ B“ Football, 1 year; Swimming Team, 1 year; Sojtbalt, 2 years; Hiding Club, 4 years; Camera Club, 1 year; Honor Guard, years 7 5th ANNIVERSARY CLASS JAIME A. CARAVEO ' JIM” Calle Juarez 110, Edificio Aduana 4 years Ciudad Juarez, Chih., Mexico Jaime, one of our finest cadets from Mexico, will leave behind him an outstanding group of friends. He gained the rank of Sgt. First Class in the corps and was one of the reasons for Western’s excellent soccer teams. Caraveo was a real gentleman in every sense of the word, lie had a record of achievement which indicated true character. Sgl. First Class; Asst. Floor Chief, 2nd oj ” i”. Senior Dance Committee; Cadesptans, pears; A Soccer , pears; “ I Soccer. I pear; .7.1 . . Track , 1 pear: “ R Tennis, 1 pear; Softball, I pear; Riding Club. ROBERT ROGER CARTER “ROG” Box 54, Savoy, 111. 3 Years Roger’s most enviable trait was his bold approach to hard work. He was noted for his dependability. He possessed perseverance and pushed on toward greater accomplishments. Roger also participated in many school activities, in which he rendered valuable service. His natural ability should carry him far. Cadet .Raster Sergeant; Asst. Floor duel, 3rd oj . ; “ Shrapnel ” Circulation Staff. I J rar; Ss ' immtng learn, I pear; Chorus, 2 pears; Honor Guard, 2 pears. JAY EARL COHN “COON” 8001 Cornell, University City, Mo. 3 Years |av was a fellow who, once he liecame enthusiastic about something, followed it to the end. He felt that academics came first and devoted much of his time to his studies. Loyalty to his friends and the school was his outstanding trait. He was always willing to “work for worthwhile activities. His efforts on the yearbook staff were of the greatest value. He came through when he was most needed. He is headed for success. Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class; Asst. Floor Chief, 3rd of C’; Senior Dance Committee; “Shrapnel ' ' Staff: Associ- ate Hus. Mgr. oj “ Recall” : Fdilorial Staff of “ Recall ” arsilp Football, pear: “B Football, 1 pear; Golf, gears; A” Wrestling, 1 pear; Quill and Scroll, 2 pears; Honor (iuard. 2 pears. CLASS JOHN W. CROSS “JACK” 6239 Loughborough, St. Louis, Mo. 2 Years Jack was a well-liked aggressive person who made his mark in all activities at Western, lie was a hard worker who always wanted to avoid half-way measures, lie was a staunch member of several athletic teams, and he had the courage to go with his playing ability. As the result, he gained membership in the W Club. He also was a valuable member of the Thespians. Best of luck to this line Senior. Cadet .11 aster Sergeant ; “If Club, I gear; Cadcspians, l year; Thespians; Honor Guard; “A” Football, 1 gear; “ it Football. 1 gear; “II” Baseball, 1 gear; “A” Trade, 1 gear; “A” Soccer, 2 gears; Rifle Team; Riding Club. OF 1954 RANDALL E. CULVER ' RANDY” 12011 Bellefountain Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 5 Years Randy had as quick a wit as could l e found any- where. Me was much interested in electricity and mav well develop into an outstanding figure in that field. Music w as his favorite hobby, and he could always blow a mean trumpet. Randy was a staunch Monti-goer. Ilis tun-loving personality won many friends who wish him much success in the future. Cadet Master Sergeant; Thespians, 2 years; Vice- President oj Thespians; Senior Dance Committee; Camera Club ; Dance Hand; Pep Hand; Helicons , 2 years; “ H football, 1 year; “C football, 1 year; Swimming Team, 4 years; J. I . I rack, 1 gear; “R” Rase ball, 1 gear; Softball, 1 year. WALTER CURTIS DEEM. JR. “CURT” Route 2, Chesterfield, Mo. 5 Years Curt, with his wide friendly grin, refused to fret over anything. He found universal popularity at Western. He would never succumb to his problems, and, there- fore, he achieved a fine all-round record. Curt was a star on several athletic teams anti was especially out- standing in track. Everyone believes that Curt will reach the goal that he sets. Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class; Asst. Ha r rack Chief oj Senior Dance Committee; “ Recall Business Staff ; Varsity Football, 1 year; “JA P Football. 1 year; “ D Football, 1 year; “ A” Soccer, 3 years; “ H Soccer, 1 gear; Swim- ming Team, 1 gear; “A” Track, 2 years; “J. f .” Track. 1 year; “ D” Basketball, 1 year; HP Haseball, 1 year; Softball, 2 years; Honor Guard, 1 year. — 24 — 7 5th ANNIVERSARY CLASS JAMES M. DOUSSARD “DEUSH” 6516 W. Main St., Belleville, 111. 4 Years Whenever anyone wanted a laugh, Jim was the man to see. He was never seen without a smile during his lour years at Western. Jim was a diligent worker in the barracks and always kept his floor in tip-top shape. Me was known for his outstanding work in photograph v and was Mr. Camera Club during his senior year. With his winning smile and tireless effort there is nothing to stop Jim. Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class; Asst. Floor ChieJ, 1st oj ' ; Recall” Photography Staff, 2 gears; Recall Subscrip- tion Staff; Shrapnel Circulation Staff, gears; Senior Dance Committee; Camera Club, 4 gears; Riding Club; Swimming Team, 1 gear; Cadespians, 1 gear. THOMAS A. DUNGEY “TOUCH” Evansville, 111. 4 Years Of all the cadets in the Senior Class, Tom was the boy rated as the easiest to gel along with. He was friendly and had the knack of transmitting a pleasant warmth to all with whom he came in contact. His interests were varied, but he was an outstanding contributor to all organizations and teams of which he was a memlier. Truly Tom Dungey will never lie forgotten. Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class; Senior Dance Committee: Military Theory Award, l gear; Recall Business Staff; B Football, 2 gears; C Football, 2 gears; Track, 1 gear; A Wrestling, 1 gear. FOLKE JAN DYKE “JAN” 1747 W. Highland Ave., Chicago, 111. Pi Years Jan was a true sportsman and a real friend. lie was a talented athlete, one who is likely to go on in sports after he leaves his prep school. No one can forget his great performances on the football, soccer, and track teams. He worked hard and gained rewards in return. He was more than an athlete, for his high grades won member- ship in the Club 400. Lanky, blond Jan Dyke is one for whom sucess is inevitable. Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class; Club 400, 1 gear; If ' Club, 2 gears: Varsitg Football. 1 gear; A Soccer, 2 gears; A Track, 2 gears; 2nd Team, All-District Soccer; Captain oj A Soccer team. CLASS OF 1954 DONALD E. ESTES “DON 1114 N. Somerville, Pampa, Tex. 2 Years Don, an emissary from the Republic of Fexas, joined our class as a Junior. He made two immediate impres- sions — that he was proud of himself and his stale, and that he had a very substantial basis for that pride. Don became a fighting player on the football team and also participated in many other school activities. He will always hold a warm spot in the hearts ot his class- mates. IF Club, 1 year; Senior Dam e Committee; I arsity Football, l year ; Honorable .Mention All-ADC Grid Team; B” Football, 1 year; A Soccer, 1 year; ' IV Soccer, 1 i ear: Capt. oj B” Soccer Team; ‘ IV Athlete .r Medal; A Track, 1 year; “J.] ' . Track, 1 year; Riding Club, 1 year. ROBERT L. EVANS “BOB” 600 Feldkamp, Springfield, 111. 5 Years Bob was the quiet, sincere type of person so valuable to any class. He had great patience and diligence which he applied to many undertakings. Reliability was his outstanding trait. His skill in drafting was outstanding and should take him far in his chosen profession. His classmates lielieve that he can’t miss licing a success wherever he goes. Cadet 2nd Lieutenant; Asst. Barrack CliieJ oj F” ; Senior Dance Committee; Honor (luard, l year. MARTIN L. FINE “MARTY’’ 325 Wallace Lane, Paducah, Ky. 3 Years Perseverance and ambition were traits that were synonymous with Marty Fine. Although showered with many responsibilities, he was always just plain “Marty” to his friends. An avid conversationalist, he was always good for some philosophical, humorous anecodote. liis creative ability was shown in his brilliant work on both student publications. He excelled in military and aca- demics. Take note, this boy’s going places! Cadet Captain; Floor Chief, 1st of “A ; Club 400, I year; Academic Medal. I year; Senior Dance Committee; Shrapnel Staff, 2 years; Associate Editor, Shrapnel ; Quill and Scroll, 2 years; Editor, Activities Section oj Recall”; “Recall Business Staff; Honor Guard, 2 years; “A” Tennis, l year; IV Tennis, 2 years; IT Basket- ball, 1 year; .Military Theory Award. - 26 - 7 5 t h . A N N I V E R S A R y CLASS KENNETH D. FLEER KEN 1137 E. Laurel, Springfield, 111. 3 Years Ken Fleer was a tellnw of whom his home citv, Spring- field, III., can leel justly proud. He was a quiet likable lad who made many friends. Ken rarely raised his voice, but he received much respect. He was a leading member of the gull team which went to Champaign, anti his all-round play in basketball was much appreci- ated. And with it all. he was a good student. Cadet 2nd Lieutenant: Floor ChieJ, 2nd oj “ D ; Senior Dance Committee; Honor Guard, 2 years; 1 001 Champion in 5 ; Golf, 2 years ; Track, l year ; larsily basketball , 1 year ; . . .” basketball, 1 year; “b basket- ball, 1 uear. FREDERICK S. FLETCHER “COTTON PICKER Box 255, Arcadia, Mo. 2 Years From deep in the South came Fred Fletcher of Tusca- loosa. Alabama, and he brought some of the sunshine with him. He was one of the fun-loving members of the class, and his jovial manner contributed much to bar- racks life. Fred made an excellent, all-round record at Western. Though not big in stature, he hail the courage to liecome a valuable varsity athlete in football and goll. Fred ranked tops in the friendship department at Western. Cadet Master Sergeant; “IT Club ; Senior Dance Committee; l arsily Football, l year; “C Football, 1 year; GotJ, 2 years; Captain oj Golf Team: “ b basketball, l year. DON C. FREY DON” 9600 Litzsinger Rd.. Ladue Village, Mo. 3 Years Don was one of the finest fellows in our class. His wit will never lie forgotten. A good-natured lad, he won many true friends. He accomplished much and was one ot the key men on the ride team. Don’s classmates will always recall the warmth of his personality and will hope for him every success in building his future. Cade! Sergeant, 1st Class; Asst. Floor ChieJ, 1st oj C ; “Shrapnel ' Staff , l year; Hiding Club, 2 years; Cadespi- ans, 1 year; Rifle Team, ) years; Fxperl Rifleman Medal; Asst, to coach oj rifle team: Honor Guard. I year. - 27 — CLASS OF 1954 RICHARD A. FUCHS “RICK” 3728 Hydraulic Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 4 Years Rick attracted all types of friends and proved that he was a leader in every phase of cadet lile. He excelled as a student, an athlete, and as an officer. He gained the top rank in the battalion by being made cadet major. Rick added to the progress of every activity in which he participated. His comrades feel that success for him is certain. Cadet Major: barracks Chief oj “A”; “If Club, 2 years: Thespians, 2 years; Senior Dance Committee: Honor Guard, years; Varsity Football, 1 year ; ■!. V. Football, 1 year: “A” Soccer, 1 year; “A” Track, years; b baseball, 1 year; Riding dub, 1 year. DAVID L. FURHOLMEN “DAVE” 70 S. Grace St., Lombard, 111. 2 Years Dave was a tranquil chap, but it was soon obvious that he was a mountain of brilliance and ambition. He set out to prove that actions speak louder than words,” and he did this with much adroitness. To hear him play the cello was a pleasure, and he played with the Alton Civic Orchestra and won district and state honors as soloist. With his sage conversation and his soft-spoken manner, he will attain his goal. Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class; Helicons, 2 years; Orchestra; District Music Winner, 2 years; Slate Music Finalist, 2 years; Camera Club, 1 year; “A” Tennis, 1 year. ROBERT E. GARD “BOB 1606 W. University, Champaign, 111. 2 Years Bob was one of the most loyal and sincere members of his class. He was truly a hard worker and gained the reward ol high standing both in the school and in the hearts of his friends. He was a leading memlier of the rifle team. Bob was a real gentleman and one of the most trusted seniors of the Class of ' 54. Cadet Sergeant. 1st Class; “ b Football, 1 year; Rifle Team, 2 years; Captain oj Rijle Team. — 28 — 75th ANNIVERSARY CLASS ALONZO GONZALEZ JOE” Zaragoza 147 Pte., Reynosa, Tamps., Mex. 1 Year Alonzo was one of the happy, care-free, smiling mem- bers of the class. Good nature, the ability to make frinds, and a will to win were his main characteristics. His eagerness to assist those who needed help was re- garded as a splendid example of the good neighbor policy. Ilis pleasant manner and humorous comments made him popular with cadets from both North and South of the Border. “ B Football, 1 year; “ B“ Soccer, 1 year; B ” Basket- ball, 1 year; Camera Club, 1 year. SANTIAGO GONZALEZ, W. GONZ Ave. Cuahtemoc 701, Mexico, D.F., Mex. 2 Years Santiago was an aggressive, happy-go-lucky fellow- His friendliness and helpfulness made him a very popular cadet. He gained a sui erb mastery of English, and was frequently named on the scholastic honor roll. In many other ways he showed that he had a career of real prog- gress at Western. He will always l c rememl ered as a great fellow. Cadet Sergeant; Senior Dance Committee; Recall Business Staff; A” Soccer, 2 years; “ B ' ' Baseball, 2 years. BERNARD A. GROSS BERNIE” 528 E. Broadway, Centralia, 111. 2 Years Berme joined our class as a Junior. He immediately entered whole-heartedly into school activities and began to make his mark in many of them. He managed several athletic teams and also gained recognition in military and academics. He gave valuable aid to student publica- tions. His friends wish for him nothing but the l est. Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class; Senior Dance Committee; Shrapnel Staff. 2 years; “ Recall Business Staff; “6 t ' oo ball, 1 year; “IV .Soccer, 1 year; Manager oj “C and Basketball teams. CLASS OF 1954 GEORGE A. GRUBB, III “EGOR 1103 W. Charles, Champaign, 111. 3 Years George made an outstanding record in three yea rs at Western. He was a genial fellow who could always take a joke in the right spirit. Reliable and capable, he de- served the many honors that were heaped upon him. George could assume responsibility, as was proved by the fine job that he did as Floor Chief, 1st of ‘‘E’ . the most coveted floor in school, and as a company com- mander. Cadet Captain; Floor ChicJ , lit oj F.” ; Chicago Tribune Gold Medal: Senior Dance Committee; Treasurer of Senior Class; Military Theory Award. 2 years; From Magazine Reporter, 1 vear; Shrapnel ' ’ Staff, 2 years; Copy r.dilor, 1 year; Military F.ditor oj Recall ; Quill and Scroll, 2 years; Honor Guard, 2 years; Recall Business Staff; Camera Club: J.Y.” Football, l year; B Basketball, 1 year; Softball, 1 year; A” Wrestling. 1 year. WILLIAM L. GRUETZEMACHER. Ill “BILL” 1631 N. 43rd St., E. St. Louis. 111. 4 Years Bill completed an admirable four-year career at Western. He can look back upon It with pride lie was one of the Monti-gocrs who added life to all social functions. He accepted everyone as a friend. An athlete, he always gave his l est. and his contributions were valuable. Bill can face the future with confidence. Cade! 1st Sergeant, Floor Chief. 2nd oj B ; Senior Dance Committee; Shrapnel Staff, l year; Ret all Staff; Camera Club, 2 years; I arsity hoot ball. I year; A ' Track, 2 years; ,f 1 . track. I year; Softball. I year; Riding Club. 2 years. MILTON R. HAEGER “MOE” 745 N. Kensington, LaGrange Park. 111. 4 Years Milt possessed an annahle, jovial character, a crafty wit, ability, and trustworthiness. He had those intang- ibles which mean scholarship, leadership, and sportsman- ship. He was prominent in music, athletics, drama, anti military. Anil with it all he was a real gentleman. Milt was one of the outstanding members of the Senior Class. Cadet Captain; Barracks Chief of “ F” ; Motional Honor Society; Club 400. 4 years; Thespians, l year; Senior Dance Committee; Recall Editorial Staff; Shrapnel Staff. Helicons , years; Band, Swing Band, Orchestra; State Music Contest Winner; C Athlete s Award, 1 year; “ B Basketball. 2 years; C Basketball, 1 year; A Baseball, 1 year; B Baseball, 2 years; Softball. — 50 — 7 5 t k ANNIVERSARY CLASS GEORGE ROBERT HAERING “SPOOK” P.O. Box 378, Hot Springs, Ark. 4 Years Being a somewhat quiet fellow ' did not stop George from making a fine four-year record at Western. He participated in many activities on the campus and made his mark in all of them. George went about his tasks always smiling and happy. Truly, it will l e a long time before W.M.A. sees a finer cadet than George llaering. Cadet 2nd Lieutenant; Floor Chit], 1st of “ B” ; Senior Dance Committee; Camera Club. 1 year; Biding Club. 1 year; Rifle Learn , J years; A” Track, 1 year; “ J.V .” Track, 2 years; A Wrestling, 1 year; “ $ Wrestling, 1 year; Honor Guard, J years. DON FOSTER HAMILTON “DON” 5315 Edgewood Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 1 Year Don was at Western for only o ne year, hut in that short time he became very well liked around the campus, lie had a quiet, friendly manner which gained friends by the score. He was accepted by all because of his fine qualities. A good student and an all-round cadet, the Class of ' 54 was proud to include him in its memliership. Cadet Corporal; “B” Football; “ A ” Tennis. RICHARD KINNE HAMMEL, JR. “DICK” Trenton, 111. 1% Years From Trenton, Illinois, hailed Dick Hammel, one of the most popular members of the class. Loyalty to his friends was his chief character trait. Dick was a fine asset to the Senior Class and contributed much to school activities. He finished with a worthy record, and his comrades believe that he is headed down the road to success. Cadet Sergeant; Varsity Football, I year; “ A ” Track, 1 year; Varsity Basketball, 1 year; “ Recall ” Business Staff. CLASS OF 1954 JEROME H. HART “JERRY’ ' 124 E. Main St., Carmi, 111. 4 Years Jerry has always l ccn a loyal frieiul to everyone. He was a hard-working cadet with great perseverance. Quiet but active, he could always he found giving his time and efforts to a worthwhile school project. Although he did not play on many athletic teams, he stood liehind each one of them. Dependability and sincerity are the qualities which will take him tar on the road to success. Cadet Sergeant Major ; Asst. Floor Chief, 1st oj “A : Recall Business Staff; Shrapnel Circulation Staff: Honor Guard, 4 years; “ B Wrestling, l year; D Basketball, 1 year. JOHN E. HARTSAW IGOR” 515 E. Pleasant Valley, Sigourney, la. 5 Years John was one of the quieter members ol the Senior Class, hut also one of the most loyal. He was a main- stay on the swimming team and advanced to l c co- captain. He built a solid foundation at Western for the future, and his many friends can say nothing but good ol him. Cade! 2nd Lieutenant; Riding Club, 7 years ; Swimming Team, 5 years; Co-Captain, A Swimming Team. NORMAN HOPPENSTEADT “HOPPY” 327 Maple Ave., Itasca, 111. 2 Years A tall, lanky boy entered Western two years ago from Itasca, Illinois, and now he is graduating. In two years he made many true friends and compiled a good record. Basketball was his main accomplishment, and he de- veloped into a fine all-round player during his final year. His classmates predict a bright future for Norm. Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class ; Senior Dance Committee: Varsity Basketball , l year; ” B Basketball , 1 year; A Baseball, 1 year: I! Baseball, 1 year . 75th ANNIVERSARY CLASS KENT JAMES KAISER “BUZZ” 655 Burroughs Ave., Collinsville, 111. 3 Years Buzz in a span of three years acquired many honors, especially in athletics and military. Through his sense of humor he gained many friends. Me was popular not only on the W.M.A. campus, but at Monticello as well. Buzz, being an outstanding athlete, was a spark-plug on several varsity teams. Mis combination of talent and drive made him a leader in all of his endeavors. Cadet Captain; Barracks Chiej oj “ C ” ; “ IF” Club, 2 years; President oj If ” Club; Senior Dance Committee . tl it it ary Efficiency dtedal. I arsity Eootball, 2 years; “. .l Eootball, 1 year; I arsity Basketball, 2 years; B” Basketball, 1 year; “ A Baseball, 1 year; Softball, 1 year; Honor Guard, 2 years. JAMES L. KARNAGES “SABU” 1209 St. Clair Ave., Collinsville, 111. 4 Years |im was one of those carefree Iniys who never seemed to have a worry. Mis good nature was contagious to his many associates, who enjoyed his presence for that reason. Jim was most active in athletics and plaved on many teams. In other phases of school life, Vie got things done in his own way and never shirked a task. Cadet Sergeant; Senior Dance Committee; Shrapnel ' Circulation Staff, years; Riding Club, 2 years. Honor Guard, 2 years; Varsity Eootball. I year; Foot bait, l year; B hootbatl, 1 year; I . Basketball, 2 years; B” Basketball, I year; “C” Basketball, 1 year; “ B f resiling, 1 year; “A Baseball, 2 years; B Baseball, l year. — 33 — ROBERT F. KENNEDY “BOB” 1615 N. Gilbert St., Danville, 111. 4 Years Bob was a fellow who never let a problem go until it was completed. Mis hard work and reliability brought him many honors. Me was conscientious, but his always cheerful moot! made him welcome in any “bull session. Bob’s optimism plus his indispensable service won for him a prominent place in the Senior Class. Senior Dance Committee; “ Shrapnel Circulation Manager; Recall ' ' Business Staff; Varsity Basketball, 1 year; .1 . I Basketball. I year; “C Basketball, 1 year; B Basketball, l year; J.l. Track. I year; D Eootball. 1 year; SojtbaU. 1 year; Honor Guard. 5 years; Camera Club; Riding Club; arsity Track, 1 year. OF 1954 DONALD J. KISS “DON’’ 9261 Allen Rd., Allen Park, Mich. 5 Years From Detroit, Michigan, came quiet, gentlemanly Don Kiss. With his ready smile and an appropriate joke, he won manv friends. However. Don was a hard worker and accomplished much in many phases of cadet life, especially in athletics. Mis most noteworthy character trait was unswerving loyalty to his Irieiuls and the school. This amiable lad, always the center ol laughter and good times, will never be forgotten. Cadet 2nd Lieutenant ; Asst. Floor ChieJ, 2nd of A : Senior Dam e Committee; “ Recall ’’ Business Staff ; I arsity Football, 1 year; B Football, l year; “C” Football, I year; Dads Award in Football ; A’ Soccer, 2 years; IV Soccer, 2 years; “A” Baseball, years; B Baseball, l year; Softball, 1 year; Honor Guard; Dance Band. RICHARD JOHN KISSEL “CUDDLES ' ’ 4346 W. Crystal, Chicago 51, 111. 3 Years Rich was a studious, intelligent cadet who was con- tinually on the honor roll. Often thought ot as lieing rather quiet, he was far from it and could add fun to any gathering. Rich was a fine writer and did outstanding work for vears on school publications. Rich aspires to use his talent in engineering, and his many friends wish him the liest of success. Cadet 1st Lieutenant; Asst. Floor Chief, 1st oj F” : Club 400, l year; Senior Dance Committee; Shrapnel ” Staff, 2 years, serving as Activities Editor and Senior Editor; Shrapnel Medal: Quill and Scroll. 2 years: Recall Business and Editorial Staffs; Co-editor of Recall Academic Section; Military theory Award; Camera Club ; “C Football , l year; ) Football, l year; “C Basketball , 1 year; “ D ” Basketball, 1 year; Honor Guard, 2 years; A Tennis, a year. BENJAMIN J. KOCH “BEN” 1217 Hamlin Rd., Rochester, Mich. 1 Year Ben had no trouble in l eing fully accepted by the Senior Class in one year. His classmates only wished that he could have l een with them longer, for he was a real asset. His athletic prowess was demonstrated on the gridiron and in other sports. Always smiling, jovial Ben will lie remembered by all as a “great guv.” Cadet Corporal; “ IT” Club: Varsity Tool ball. I year ; Swimming Team, 1 year; Baseball, l year. — 34 75th ANNIVERSARY CLASS NORTON STANLEY KRONEMER “NORTY” 6219 San Bonita, St. Louis, Mo. 4 Years Norton won the friendship of many cadets through his good nature and ever present humor. He always ielt that academic achievement was the most important thing at Western, and he devoted his fine mind and most of his efforts in that direction. In all school projects, Norton showed a most cooperative attitude, lie was a loval cadet, always willing to give his best. Cadet Sergeant , 1st Class; Club 400, 4 gears; Scholar- ship Ole dal, 2 gears; Jt Hilary Theorg Award, 2 gears; Senior Dance Committee; “ Recall ” Editorial Staff; Camera Club; Hiding Club; Co-Satu alonan. JOHN A. LAMB “BAAA” 1120 N. Lincoln, Urbana, 111. 3 Years John was one of those rare fellows who could fit into any situation. He enjoyed life and attracted many friends with his gay humor, vet he had a sterling charac- ter. He was socially inclined and was the life of many a Western dance. John made good progress, and his class- mates feel sure that he has a successful future liefore him. Cadet .Master Sergeant; Asst. Floor Chief, rd of “ I) ' ; Senior Dance Committee; Asst. Manager “ Shrapnel ” Circulation Staff ; Camera Club; Hiding Club; Outstanding Appearance Award; “J. “ Football; ZT” Football. Swimming. “ J.t Track, “IV’ Basketball, Softball, each one gear; Honor Guard, 2 gears. CARLOS LARRALDE R. “FLACO” Mitras 2525, Monterrey, N.L., Mex. 2 Years How embarrassing it was, and also inspiring, to meet a young man from Mexico who after two years here spoke such excellent English and was such a regular fellow. One had to l e on his toes with Carlos around, or one would l e completely lost intellectually. This hand- some cadet was indispensable to the drama department. He had an incomparable store of puns. Any description would lie inadequate to depict Carlos. Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class; “ B“ Soccer, 1 gear; Cades- pians, 1 gear. CLASS OF 1954 DAVID A. LARSON “LARS’ High Point Road, Peoria, 111. 4 Years Dave was a fun-loving cadet who could enjoy himself in any situation. He was good for a laugh at anv time. Yet he was dependable in all school activities. All of the achievements which he gained he earned. He possessed leadership and could inspire his associates to better themselves, lie won many loyal and trusting friends. Good luck to whimsical Dave. Cadet 2nd Lieutenant; Floor Chief, 3rd of “IV; Senior Dance Committee; “ Recall ” Business Staff; “ Shrapnel “ Staff, 1 year; Honor Guard, 2 years; Varsity Football, I year; “ J . I .“ Football, 2 years; Swimming team, I year; “J.V.” Track, l year; “IV Basketball, 1 year; “ W” Club, 1 year. JOSEPH A. LAUMER “JOE’ 4294 Turney Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 3 Years Joe will always be rememl ered for Ins cheerfulness. He had a wonderful ability to get along with everyone. He made steady progress in both military and academics. Joe was cooperative and useful in many school projects. A strictlv cosmopolitan fellow, he was voted “O.K. bv all. Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class; “ Shrapnel ” Staff. I year; Asst. Circulation Manager of “ Shrapnel ; “C ” Basket- ball, I year; Honor Guard. 1 year. MATTHEW ROBERT LYTLE “BUGS’’ Cut Bank, Montana 4 Years Tall, lanky Bob (over 6 ft. 4 in.) was one of the most colorful cadets in the class, though he did maintain that “silent man” attitude of his native Montana. He was perfectly at home in the saddle. He won many friends and was always willing to make more. Bob achieved a fine, balanced record at Western. He would set a goal for himself anti work towards it. He was a popular and valuable mcmlier of the Class of ’54. Cadet Sergeant. 1st Class; Asst. Floor Chief. 2nd of “ )“ ; Senior Dance Committee; “Shrapnel’ Staff ; Camera Club, 2 years; Hiding Club, 4 years, 100 .Hite Club; “J. I .“ Football. 1 year; “IV and “C” Football, 1 year each; I arsity, “IV, “6 ”, and “ D“ Basketball . 1 year each; Softball, 1 year; I arsity Track, I year. — 56 75th ANNIVERSARY CLASS JAMES W. McROBERTS, JR. “MAC” 4 Wcinel Dr., E. St. Louis, 111. 3 Years From E. Si. Louis came that line fellow, Jim Me- Roberts, whom everyone liked. 1 1 is sterling character, exceptional intelligence, and line leadership were just some of the reasons lor his success. 1 1 is classmates soon realized his dependability as he performed his duties as Recall” business manager, lie had the knack of getting things done. Ilis honors earned here are a forecast ol a brilliant future. Cadet 2nd Lieutenant, Floor Chief , 1st oj I) ; . ahonat Honor Society; Club 400, 5 years; Thespians, l year; Senior Dance Committee; Business Manager oj the Re- call”; Helicons, years; Co-Salulalorian. ROBERT E. MARTINIE “BOB” 916 N. Jackson, Joplin. Mo. 3 Years During his three years at Western Bob shone on the athletic field. lie was a package ol courage and co- ordination. and his lierv spirit sparked many a football, basketball, and baseball team to victory. Yet Bob had a friendly disposition and sense of humor. He enjoyed social events. In fact, he made a splendid all-round record and will always be rated as a swell fellow. Cadet 1st Sergeant; Asst. Barracks Chiej of A ; Senior Dance Committee; .Host I atuable C Athlete , Award ; 400 Club Medal Jor Academic Improvement: B h ootbalL I year; “C Football, 2 years; Varsity, B” , and C Basketball. 1 year each; Captain of B Football and Basketball Teams; ” A” and B Baseball. 1 year each; Honor Guard, 2 years; 2nd All- A Be Basketball team. ROBERT JAMES MILLER “DOC” Hardin, 111. 4 Years Doc” had that drive and solid dependability which brought him success in all activities — athletics, military, and academics. He had the high esteem of his classmates because of his humor and willingness to work. Doc” never failed to measure up to any responsibility. His record proves that, and his many friends feel sure that he will plug away until he attains great success. Cade! Captain; Floor Chiej, 2nd of “E” ; W” Club, 2 years; Subscription Manager oj Recall”; Military Theory Award. years; “Shrapnel” Staff, 1 year; B ’ Athlete’s Award; Varsity Football. 2 years; B and C” Football. 1 year each: “A” Soccer, J years: ”B” Soccer, l year; “A” Baseball and B” Baseball, 2 years each; 2nd All-District Soccer Team. CLASS OF 1954 GARY JAY MORRIS ‘ ' GARY” 9 Paxton Lane, Ladue, Mo. 2 Years Gary was one of the highest-ranking two-year men in the Senior Class. Ilis career was tilled with high honors because he had the drive and ability to accomplish things. He was consistently on the honor roll, and he was promi- nent in athletics, military, and publications. His work on the ‘‘Recall” was invaluable. With his intelligence and friendly way, Gary is bound to achieve real success. Cadet 1st Sergeant; “If ’ Club, 2 years; Senior Dance Committee; Co-editor “ Recall Academic Section; Military Theory Award, 1 year; Honor Guard, 2 years; “Recall ' Business Staff; I arsity Football, 2 years; I arsily Track, 2 years; “J. I Basketball, 1 year. PHILLIP A. MURPHY PHIL” 407 S. 8th St., Vandalia, 111. 3 Years Little Jack Horner had a lot in common with Murph, the boy with his finger in many pies. In his quiet and steady way he made a record of many-sided progress. Ilis outstanding traits were stamina and endurance. He was never known to dodge a task. He was one of the most valuable men in the music department. Yet with all his duties, he had time to give everyone a helping hand. Cadet 2nd Lieutenant; Asst. Floor Chief, 2nd oj “A ; Senior Dance Committee; “Shrapnel Staff, 5 years, Music Fditor, l year; Cadespians ; District Music If inner, 2 years; State .llusic Finalist; Helicans, j years. Flayer with Alton C Hue Orchestra; Drum .Major of Hand; Swim- ming Team, J years. LARRY ROGER MUTHER “MOUSE” 28 Thorndell Dr., Richmond Heights, Mo. 5 Years The most marked of Larry’s characteristics was his ability to get along with evervone and his genuine lovaltv. He possessed a winning laugh, but his secret was that fie laughed with and not at anybody. His fine work on the swimming team and on the Senior Dance Committee will never be forgotten. Larry liked to serve, and his record here has won him a top spot in the hearts of his class- mates. Cadet 1st Lieutenant; Floor Chit], rd oj “F” ; Co- chairman oj Senior Dance Committee; a M ilitary Efficiency Jledal; .Military Theory cTcard, 2 years; ' ' C ' Football. 2 years; Swimmin j Team, 4 years; J.) Track, 1 year; Honor Guard, 5 years; Softball, 2 years. — 38 — 75th ANNIVERSARY CLASS DAVID F. PARKER “CONI” 129 W. 2nd St., Tonganoxie, Kans. 2 Years Dave had tremendous determination, courage, and physical skill, which in spite of his small si e, won top honors in athletics, not only at Western but in this entire area. He was scrappy and his heart was as big as a house. Man for man. he was as good an athlete as any player on any team in this section. He was a clever tap dancer, but he exhibited this talent only on rare occasions. Naturally, Dave was popular and a prominent member of the class. Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class; Senior Dance Committee ; Riding Club, 2 years; “W Club, 2 years; Sec.- Treas. oj “ If Club; I arsity Football, 1 year; “A Track, 1 year; Varsity Basketball, 2 years; Captain oj the Team; All- ABC and All-District Basketball Teams, 2 years each; “A Baseball, 1 year. DAVID C. PRUCHER “DAVE” Denbar Rd., Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 1 1 Years In his short time at Western, Dave made a fine record. He gave much to our class through his friendliness and pleasant personality. A handsome cadet, he was popular on both the Western and Monticello campuses. He had the knack of getting along with everyone. Phis fellow will long l e remembered by his classmates, who have the I est wdshes for his future. Cadel Sergeant, 1st Class; Senior Dance Committee; Cadespians, 1 year; Cheer Leader, 1 year; Glee Club, 1 year. GERALD K. PUCHTA “BIG JERE” 774 South Ave., Springfield, Mo. 4 Years Gerry was one of the most amiable fellows on the campus. His powerful physique w f as controlled by ' a gentle spirit. His winning ways accounted for his many friendships. An excellent swimmer, he was a mainstay on the team for years. He became co-captain of the team. Puchta made his mark at W.M.A. and won a warm spot in the hearts of the cadets. Cadet At aster Sergeant; Asst. Floor Chief, 3rd oj “ B” ; Senior Dance Committee; “Shrapnel Staff, 1 year; Cades- pians, 1 year; “ B and “C” Football, 1 year each; “ B Soccer, 1 year ; Suumminy Team, 2 years; Co-captain, Swimming Team; Rifle Team, 1 year; Honor Guard, 2 years. — 39 — JOHN LEIGH RATLIFF RASITUS Route 1, Harvel, 111. 4 Years John was among the most brilliant and best-liked Seniors. He was a hard worker with a serious attitude. His record in scholarship and in track will be hard to surpass. He had a real sense of “what was right.” which adds up to true character. John was a superior person with a brilliant four-year career, and his many friends can see nothing but success in college and in life. Cadet 1st Lieutenant ; Floor Chief, 2nd oj Xational Honor Society; Club 400, years; President oj Club 400; Sec. oj Senior Class ; . Military Medal, l year; Military Efficiency Award, 2 years; Babe Ruth Award in Sports; Physics Aledat; Senior Dance Committee: Recall’’ Staff; B” Football, 2 years; “C” Football, 1 year; “ A ” Track. 2 years; “J.V.” Track, 2 years: “D” basketball, 1 year; “ B” Baseball, l year; Honor Guard, 2 years. DONALD P. RAYNSFORD “ANGUS 2100 Enfield Rd., Austin, Tex. 3 Years Don, an avowed individualist, had a distinct concept of his goals. He knew exactly what he wanted and where he was going. He spoke modestly, but always knew more than he expressed. Don ' s career at Western was without blemish. What more can you say? He made many genuine contributions to the class and to Western. Best of luck from all of his classmates to a wonderful fellow. Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class; Asst. Floor Chief, 2nd of “ F” ; “ Shrapnel ' ’ Staff, J years, and Activities Editor, 1 year; Camera Club, 1 year; Rifle Team, 1 year; Honor Guard, 1 year; Ii’’ Soccer, 1 year. ROBERT H. ROESCH “BOB’ 950 Upland Dr., Affton 23, Mo. 3 Years Bob, a member of the 75th Class at Western, was the son of a grad of the 50th Anniversary Class, who gave his life for his country in the Korean War. Bob had the same fine qualities as his father had. He was quiet and friendly, and his record was one of steady progress. He had an even temper and a willingness to work, which won the respect and trust of his classmates. They all wish for him the best of everything. Cadet Seryeant ; B ” Baseball , 2 years. — 40 — 7 5th ANNIVERSARY CLASS i£ b.V I. STEPHEN SAMUELS “SAM ' ' 705 Jackson Ave., University City, Mo. 3 Years RICHARD C. ROSELAND ROSIE’’ 519 North and South Rd., 4 Years University City, Mo. Dick showed his innate sense of loyalty to a large circle ol faithful friends. He was even-tempered .and industri- ous. and lie gained prestige in many school activities. Ills main sport was baseball, and Vie was a valuable member of the team. Dick can take satisfaction in a line all-round record of progress during liis career at Western. Cadet Sergeant . 1st Class; Senior Dance Committee: ‘Shrapnel” Circulation Staff. 2 pears; Honor Guard ; Riding Club; J.V. Football, 1 pear; “C” Football, I tfftte; . . I . , B . and C Basketball , one pear each; cl” Baseball, 2 pears; It Baseball, 2 gears. Steve ranked at the very top of his class and possessed those rare qualities which stamped him as a leader and which will guarantee success. Intelligent and athletic, he won so many honors and held so manv positions of responsibility that it is impossible to sum up his brilliant career in this short paragraph. Steve had drive, en- thusiasm, and sterling character, as his record Mow will prove. He was also Class Valedictorian. Cadet Captain; Barracks Chief oj D ; National Honor Soctelp; Club 400, 3 pears, and Vice-president, I gear- Editor of Recall ; Editor oj Shrapnel ; Chicago ' Tri- bune Silver Medal; Shrapnel Gold and Silver Medals; Scholarship Medal, 3 pears; Shrapnel ” Staff. 2 gears; Qut l and Scroll, 2 gears; Senior Dance Committee; Junior Militarp Theory Medal; Military Theory Award. 3 pears; Honor Guard, pears; Honor Guard Commander; B Football, 1 pear; B Basketball. 2 gears; Varsitg Golf 3 pears; S ale Golf Finalist; Recall Business Staff. RICHARD ALLEN SCHIPPER “CHONG 1216 N. Cherry St., Galesburg, 111. 3 Years Dick did not kick up much commotion, but his class- mates found that he had dependability plus. Probably no cadet has ever managed more athletic teams with such great efficiency, lie had the responsible position of the cadet postmaster. Dick will always plug away, and his friends are sure that he will win success. Cadet Sergeant Major; Shrapnel Circulation Staff, 2 pears; Manager Varsitg Football, Manager B Football, Manager A Track, Manager A Basketball, Manager “J.V. Basketball, Manager J.V. Track, all one gear each. - 41 — CLASS ROLF E. SCHMIDGALL SCHMIDT 1 ' 2340 S. Springfield Ave., Chicago, 111. 2 Years Rolf was a line person to have around. He was always ready with a friendly smile and a humorous remark. 1 1 is willingness to help a fellow cadet and to work in school activities won the highest regard ot everyone. His ser- vice on the Recall” photography staff was a real life- saver. Rolf will carry with him the l est wishes of the entire class. Cadet Corporal; Senior Dance Committee; Recall ' ” Staff Photographer; Recall ” Business Staff; Camera Club, 2 years; Riding Club; 100 Jlite Club. OF 1954 X JOHN J. SCHNEIDEWIND DIGGER” 201 S. Van Buren, New Athens, 111. 4 Years John had a true fun-loving spirit and the loyal esteem of a wide circle of friends. He will he rememl ered for his great ambition in life, as he has a great interest in under- taking anti hopes to follow that profession. John perform- ed valiantly on many Western teams. His remark about his classmates. I’ll he the last one to let you down, gives the keynote to his character. Cadet 1st Lieutenant; Floor Chief, 3rd of “A ; W” Club, 1 year; Senior Dance Committee; Shrapnel ” Staff, l year; 100 Jlite Club; Varsity Football, Football. “B” Football, “C” Football, Swimming Team, “A” Track, . . V.” Track, . . V.” Basketball, one year each; Band Commander. CHARLES VERNON SHOOP HENRY HAWK 5 Lilac Lane, Centralia, 111. 3 Years To he in the same graduating class with Charlie was a privilege. He was easy to get along with and was a popular member in every group. Dependability and loyalty were his chief character traits. He was a valuable memlier of several athletic teams. Charlie will always stick to any task, and that quality will take him to success. Cadet Jt aster Sergeant; Recall ” Business Staff; Senior Dance Committee; “C” Athlete of the Year; Camera Club, 1 year; Honor Guard, 1 year; Varsity Basketball, 1 year; Football, 2 years; O ' Basketball, 2 years; “BP Baseball, 1 year. - 42 - 75th ANNIVERSARY CLASS HAROLD GRAY SIEGFRIED “SIG 7367 Teasdale, University City, Mo. 3 Years Harold in his unassuming manner won the friendship of every cadet at Western. I le never shied from work for which he apparently received little recognition. In reality, his willingness and his efforts were greatly ap- preciated. Harold was considered one of the most loyal members of the class, and his comrades wish for him only the l est in the future. Cade! Sergeant. RICHARD F. SPITZER, JR. “NICK Parma, Mo. 4 Years Here was a cadet who in four years made an outstand- ing record. Dick could he given a responsibility with the the confident understanding that the job would he carried out properly. I ie always seemed to accomplish much and still maintain a reserve power. Ilis most obvious charac- ter trait was his amiable attitude towards all. Dick will go far when he turns on full steam. Cadet 2nd Lieutenant; Floor Chief, 3rd of ; Senior Dame Committee; Recall Staff; Honor Guard, 1 gear; Camera Club: “C Football, l gear; D Basketball, I gear; Sojlba I, 1 gear. JOHN WILLIAM STREHLMAN PINKY Union, Mo. 5 Years John ' s five years at Western were tilled with friend- ships, steady effort, and real progress. He won the respect of every member of the class. He was quiet and easy-going, hut dependable and of excellent character. His classmates will never forget this “real fellow” and will lie pulling for him in future life. Cadet .Harter Sergeant. Asst. Barracks Chief oj C : Camera Club. 2 gears; Riding Club. 2 gears: Softball, 2 gears; Honor Guard, 2 gears. — 43 — CLASS OF 1954 WAYNE TOLEN “TOOL Route 5, Paris, 111. 2 Years Two years ago Wayne entered Western, and in that time he has succeeded in everything that he tried. A stellar athlete, he was an outstanding three-sport man. He was a small package of speed, coordination, and courage. He was the chief ground-gainer in football last fall and the top scorer in ' ' IV basketball. Wayne was more than a good athlete; he succeeded in academics and in school activities. Cadet Sergeant. l.rt Class; “If Club, 1 year; Cars i g Football , 1 gear; “1C Football, 1 gear; ' “II” Soccer , l gear; “A” Track, I gear; “ ft” Basketball and Team Captain, l gear; “A” Baseball, l gear. ERNESTO A. TORRES “ERNIE” Negrete 1200 Pte., Durango, Dgo., Mex. 2 Years Ernesto will be rememliered for his flashing smile and expressive eyes. However, these physical distinctions were surpassed by his character itself . Energetic and intelligent are the adjectives which best descrilie Ernesto. He was an invaluable member of two championship soccer teams. He was a popular cadet and a fine example of our Mexican neighbors. Cadet Corporal; “ A ” Soccer, I gear; ” IT ' Soccer, 1 gear; A” Tennis, 1 gear; “ V Tennis, I gear. JORGE TORRES “GEORGE 5 de Febrero 917 Pte., Durango, Dgo., Mex. 2 Years George was another fine representative ol his country. His ability to stick to a job won him many honors. A star soccer player, he helped win two titles for the varsitv team. He was eager to help in any activity, and he won the friendship of every cadet at Western. He will lie greatly missed by his classmates, who teel that he is destined for success. Cadet Sergeant; l arsitg Football. I gear; B Football, 1 gear; A” Soccer. 2 gears; “ A Track, 2 gears. 44 7 5th ANNIVERSARY CLASS RODOLFO TORRES “RUDOLPH” 5 de Febrero 917 Pte., Durango, Dgo., Mex. 2 Years Rodolfo was one of the staunch members of the Latin- American group at Western, lie achieved his goals with remarkable ease. Complete mastery of the English language was one ol his accomplishments. Good nature, the ability to make friends, and the will to win were his outstanding traits. He also was a star soccer player. Rodolfo gained a high place for himself in the esteem of his classmates. Cade Corpora ; “A Soccer, 2 years; Basket- ball, 1 year; “,1” Tennis. 1 year; li” Tennis, 1 year. WILLIAM HENRY WESTPHAL. JR. ‘ BILL- 113 W. Main St., Morrison, 111. 3 Years Bill came to Western three years ago with good nature plus the will to do well, lie did do well, but, licing an individualist, he did what he wanted to do. Me possessed a keen mind which could conquer anv academic problem when he concentrated upon it. Bill always had a circle of close friends and lie won a warm place in their hearts. Senior Dance Committee; Recall Business Staff. 2 years; Camera Club, 1 year; Riding Club, 1 year; “A and ■l.l Swimming Teams, 1 year each; Rifle ' Team, 1 year; Honor Guard, 2 years. DAVID BRUCE VITTERT “GRUMBLES” 7200 Wydown Blvd., Clayton, Mo. 3 -j Years A serious student and a sincere friend, Bruce certainly carved his niche at Western. Mis loyalty and aggressive ahdity made him one ol the most valuable meml ers of the Senior Class, lbs chief interest was journalism, and he was a stalwart on both the “Shrapnel and the “Re- call” staffs. Bruce made a record ol which he and his classmates can l e justly proud. Cadet Ataster Sergeant; Asst. Tloor ChieJ, 2nd oj “C ; Thespians, 1 year; Senior Dance Committee; Shrapnel” Staff, 2 years and Academic Editor, 1 year; Co-editor Recall ’ .Sports Section; Recall Business Staff; Quill and Scroll, 2 years; Cadespians, 1 year; C Basketball, 1 year; B Tennis, 1 year. — 45 — CLASS OF 1954 RALPH A. WILSON “WILL 2623 Madison Ave., Granite City, 111. 2 Years Ralph Wilson had one of the l est personalities in t lie Senior Class. He became a fighting player on the loot- hall field . lie contributed much to campus life, both on the joking and serious side. Many a gathering was made complete by his presence. Ralph held a high place in the regard of his fellow cadets and will long l e remem bered as a real friend and a courageous athlete. Cadet Sergeant. 1st Class; If Club. 1 year; Senior Dance Committee; “ Ret ail ” Business Staff; I arsity boot- ball. 2 years; Biysk in Taps Award in Football. -V? MID-YEAR GRADUATE BERT G. NACHMAN ‘ THE GIPPER 86 Arundel, Clayton, Mo. 1 Year Bert entered at the midyear and graduated at the mid- year. No one could find a better fellow in the class than Bert. He had a keen, tough mind that enjoyed discus- sions and arguments. He could always keep a hull session going with his sharp wit and sleight-of-hand tricks, lie had real loyalty to his class and his group of well-chosen friends. He laid a good foundation for success. Cadet Sergeant; J. 1 Basketball. 1 year. — 46 — lie Pond ” own on iop: Cadets, geese, and ducks float lazil,v on the campus lake. Iiollom: Horseback riders pause on opposite shore. 47 CLASS OFFICERS Holscn, Sgt.-at- Arms; Benjamin, R., Vice-Pres.; Koch, R., Pres.; Pelke, Sec.; Miller, G., Treas. JUNIOR CLASS 2 Top row ( lejt to right): I)an Robert Abbey, Jr., 69 Hawthorne. Crosse Point Shores 36, Mich., James R. Alice. 2700 Western Ave., Mattoon, III., William Charles Allen, 40724 E. Seven Mile, Northville, Mich., John Roliert Barhic, 4262 W. Anderson, S. Euclid, Ohio, Robert James Bartle, 104 S. Bureau, Creston, Iowa. .Uidctte row: William E. Bates. 400 East Kern, Springfield, III., David A. Baumfiek. 921 Aiken Ave., Peoria, 111., Lyndon II. Bell, Apt. 1081, Lima. Peru. S.A., Ross Ed ward Benjamin, 7340 Navarre Circle, Affton, Mo., David Alan Benson, 4530 N. Beacon St, Chicago, 111. hottoni row: William James Brewster, Route I. Greentown, Ind., Allen R. Bright. 2856 Broadw ay, Paducah, Kv., Richard I). Carter, 2836 E. Markwardt, Joplin, Mo., John A. Chaney, Kansas, III., Darse Earl Crandall, 3912 N. Francisco, Chicago, 111. — 48 — JOHN NOR I ON DAVIS 41(1 N. ( 7th, E. St. Louis, III. GREGORY THOMAS DEWEIN Freelmrg, 111. THOMAS JERRY DUNBAR 14( 5 Washington Blvd., Birmingham, Mich. TODD C. FELL 24(H) Western Avc.. Peoria, 111. LEO A. FISHER, III 7552 Wydown, Clayton 5, Mo. JACK STANLEY FISHMAN 7441 Tulane, University City, Mo. GEORGE KEN NETT GILBERT 645 N. Taylor, Kirkwood, Mo. ROBERTO GONZALEZ Eugenio Sue 19, Col. Palanco, Mex., D.F., Mex. ALFREDO HADDAD BERNAL Tennyson 53, Col. Polanco, Alex., D.F., Mex. GEORGE HADDAD Alonte Calisas 515, Las Lomas, Alexico, D.F. Alex. RALPH LOUIS HILL, JR. 6268 Loran, St. Louis, Alo. JOE LEWIS HOLSEN 310 Stewart Ave., Carmi, III. ARCHIE W. HOOSER 815 W. Oak St., Carmi, 111. DALE EUGENE HOSTO E. Clay St., Troy, III. KENNETH JACKSON 4019 Shaw, St. Louis, Alo. RICHARD CHARLES JANSKY 6316 Ogden Ave., Berwyn, III. JOSEPH L. JISKRA 717 N. 7th St., Petersburg, III. ROBERT M. KOCH 2( 41 Edison Ave., Granite City, III LEONARD PAUL LEIBOVICII 822 Leland Ave., University City, Mo. GENE RAYMOND LIBBRA Livingston, 111. ROGER DALE McCALLA 102 N. Parkwood Lane, Wichita, Kans. GLENDON R. MILLER 830 N. 25th St.. E. St. Louis. III. LAWRENCE DALE MOORE 110 Davidson Dr., Danville, III. ROBERT WALL MOORE I 10 Davidson Dr., Danville. 111. DONALD G. MYERS 210 Ashland Ave., Peoria, III. ERNEST CHARLES NECKERMANN 221 Grace Ave., Elmhurst, III. JEROLD MALCOLM NUDELMAN 6820 Ogleshy Ave.. Chicago, III. W. MICHAEL PARSONS 1235 Hampton Park Dr., St. Louis, Mo. WAYNE A. PELKE 3727 Dunnica Ave., St. Louis, Mo. BYRON KENT RADCLIFF 8 Colonial Court, Wichita, Kans. ROBERT ALLEN RAWLINS 1419 Henry St., Alton, III. STEWART CHARLES REIMAN 330 Honeysuckle Dr., Webster Groves, Mo. RICHARD ALEX SILVERMAN 7336 Kingsbury, University City, Mo. NICHOLAS A. SPITZER Parma, Mo. NEILL ARCHIE THOMPSON, III Eldorado, III. ANTONIO ADOLFO TRESPALACIOS Cuauhtemoc 2225, Chihuahua, Chili., Mex. ELOY S. V ALL IN ' A Zarco 2401, Chihuahua, Chili., Mex. LUIS MARTINEZ VERTIZ Monte Everest 1035 Lomas, Mexico, D.F., Mex. STEPHEN B. VOGT 319 S. 9th St.. Petersburg, 111. KENNETH L. WARREN 0129 Sheridan, Detoil, Mich. LLOYD F. WILLIAMS 3008 South St., Lafayette, Ind. RAYMOND WILLIAM WOODWARD 5845 Nottingham. St. Louis, Mo. REED ALVIN WOOLLEY Girard, III. BRUCE ALLEN YODER 4805 Crest wood. Little Rock, Ark. WILLIAM ARTHUR ZEBEDEE 19400 Riverside Dr., Birmingham, Mich. CLASS OFFICERS Lvon, Sec.-Treas. ; Gruwell, Pres.; Ruyle. Vice-Pros. ; Sprailling, Sgt.-at-Arms. SOPHOMORE CLASS Top row ' ( lejt to right): Douglas R. Ahlcnius, 1504 K. Olive, Bloomington, III., David Brvson Avars, 58()1 Plymouth Ave., St. Louis, Mo., Benjamin Barona, Monte Ararat 850, Mexico, D.F., Mex., Otto Bea n, Jr., Gideon, Mo., Richard Charles Belcher, 405 K. Fellows St., Dixon, 111. . tliddle row ' : Oliver Alexander Berwin, Ir., 5452 Delor, St. Louis, Mo., Roger Raymond Beste, 5830 Oak Ridge Ave.. Normandy, Mo., Donald Alan Bourff, 1014 V. Walnut St., Kokomo, Ind., Walter Lee Brazelton, 1322 2 11th St., Springfield, 111., George Harold Carpenter, Jr., U.S. Highway 40, W ' est Brazil, Ind. Bottom row . John W. Cross, 6230 Loughborough Ave., St. Louis, Mo., Hector J. del Villar, Constitucion No. I, Tulancingo, Hgo., Mex., William Lewis Farmer, 424 F. Water St., Pinckney ville. 111., Richard L. Fields, 1725 Noble Ave., Springfield, III., Melvyn Charles Fischer, 4304 W. 227th, Fairview Park, Cleveland, Ohio. o. DONALD LEE FLEMING 1521 Louisville, St. Louis, Mo. SERGIO GARCIA Pirineos608Colonia ) aril in, Monterry, N.L.,Mex. SALVADOR GONZALEZ B. Dominguez. 1745, Monterrey, N.L., Mex. ROBERT S. COTTLER 822 W. Broadway, Monmouth, 111. RICHARD GREBE 4833 Oleatha, St. Louis, Mo. CHARLES SHELDON GREENE, JR. 503 N. Main. White Hall, 111. JAMES ALLEN CREESON, JR 2420 N. Taylor St., Little Rock. Ark. JAMES PAUL GRUWELL 237 St. Helen, Tacoma. Wash. DIEGO GEORGE HAASE San Isidro, Espana567, BtienosAires, Argentina THEODORE G. HARSHA Vergennes, 111. DAVID MICHAEL IIENSCHEL 7481 Cornell, University City, Mo. BARRY HERMAN 513 W. Maywood, Peoria. 111. JOHN STUART HYLAND 21861 Cromwell Ave., Fairview Park 26, Ohio ROBERT I). IGOU Bowling Green, Ohio DAVID EDWARD JACKSON 7359 Overbrook Dr., St. Louis, Mo. SOPHOMORES FKRNANDO LANKENAU Madrid 207, Col. Mirador, Monterrey, N.L., Mex JORGE LOBEIRA Los Lobos, San Pedro, Monterrey, N.L., Mex WILLIAM ANDREW LUEDDE 7121 Maryland, University City, Mo. WILLIAM C. LYON 913 W. Union St-. Champaign, 111. GUION C. MAGEE 613 East 16th St., Alton. III. EDWARD C. MiQUISTON 361 Garden Dr., S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa LAWRENCE S. MUSKIN 7356 Dartmouth, University City. Mo. THOMAS ALLEN NETTLE 55 Oakdale Blvd., Pleasant Ridge, Mich. HARVEY DAVID NUDELMAN 6820 Oglesby Ave., Chicago, III. DON FREDERICK PARKER 13 Sussex Dr., Brentwood, Mo. BARRY POKRES 545 Westview Dr., University City, Mo. RICHARD PAUL PROCTOR 4900 Tamm Ave., St. Louis, Mo. OSCAR REYES 10 Avenida Norte 8, San Salvador, El Salvador, C. A. GARY A. ROBERTS 318 West 8th St., Hutchinson, Katis. ROBERT EUGENE ROBINSON 212 Ferris St., Ypsilanti, Mich. - 54 — CLASS OF 1956 BURTON 1. RUDMAN 7064 Kingsbury, University City, Mo. JAMES B. RUYLE 297 Winthrop Ave., Elmhurst, 111. ROBERT ROY SAWYER 253 W. Elm St., Canton, 111. ARTHUR C. SAXTON, JR 1 7 430 Shaw Ave., Lakewood, Ohio RONALD AMES SCI MERER 1216 N. Cherry St., Galesburg, III. DAVID SPRADLINC. Route 7, Box 119A, Wichita, Kans. SAMUEL WARREN STEIN 8012 Davis Dr., Clayton, Mo. BENNIE NORMAN TILL Box 2482, Gideon, Mo. DOUGLAS EARL TONKINSON, JR Aruba, Netherlands West Indies MARCELO TORRES 5 le Febrero 917 Pte., Durango, Dgo., Mex. MICHAEL S. WEPPRICH. Ill Wishwood, Washington, Mo. HARLOW VERNE WOODS 324 S. Fountain, Wichita, Kans. CLASS OFFICERS Magee, M., Treas.; Keith, Vice-Pres.; Long, Pres.; Maddox, Sec. FRESHMAN CLASS lop row (UJt to right): James W Audrilsh, 304 W. Adams St.. Green Springs, Ohio. Carl C. Bell. Apt. 1081. Lima, Peru, S.A. Richard Samuel Bender. 8000 South Dr., St Louis 17 . Mo., Bruce Francis Beniamin, 7340 Navarre Circle, Affton, Mo., William P. Beslor, 307 Hessel Blvd., Champaign, III. Middle row: Charles H. Brown, 1688 N. Broad St., Galesburg, III.. Learv G. Brown, 901 N. New Jersey, Indianapolis, Ind., Bernie Lawrence Corn, 6300 South wood. St. Louis, Mo., Gerald Frederick Deppe. 7024 For- syth, St. Louis, Mo., Tvrec Cornelius Derrick. Jr., 2555 Clifton, St. Louis, Mo. Bolton, row: John Michael Dietrich, 3 Middlesex Dr., Brentwood, St. Louis. Mo., Oscar Guillermo Elizondo, Rio Guayalejo Sur 216, Coloma del Valle, Monterrey, N.L., Mex.. James E. Farish, 1(4)4 S. Corson. Tulsa, Okla., Larrv Kent 1-ierge, 40th and Broadway, Quincy, III.. Hollis Gary Finley, 1 1 10 Beechwood Ave., Route 2, Bloom- ington, III. — 56 — JAMES STEVEN FLEISCHER 16157 Griggs S(., Detroit 21, Mich. DALE R. FRANKENBERG 7560 Norwalk, Normandy, Mo. JERRY RAY GEMBERLING Route 1, Gideon, Mo. 1IIG INIO GOMEZ Av. V. Carranza 316, San Luis Potosi, S.L.P., Mex. ALLEN A. GOODMAN- 4128 V. Gladys Ave., Chicago, 111. ROGER LEE GREBE 9251 Coral l)r., Affton, Mo. CHARLES A. GREEN, II Route 2, Washington, 111. IRWIN HAROLD HARRIS 7721 Country Cluli Ct., Clayton, Mo. DONALD VICTOR JOHNSON 8025 S. Maryland, Chicago 19. 111. DOUGLAS CHARLES KEITH 8112 Colmar Dr., Clayton, Mo. EDWARD FRANCIS KOCH 2461 Edison Ave., Granite City, III GERALD O. KURTZ 1107 N. Grand, Fulton, Mo. DAVID A. LONG 808 Northcrest Ave., Peoria, III. JIMMY DAN MADDOX 808 W. Kingshighway, Paragould, Ark. GRAY M. MAGEE, JR 613 East I6th St., Alton, III. — 57 — FRESHMEN STEVEN G. MALA MAS 2712 Brown St., Alton, III. GLENN EDWARD POE Lin wood Dr., Paragould, Ark. ROBERT PERRY SHORE 124 West 11th St., Anderson. Ind. PHILIP LEE TINSLEY Ashland, III. WILLIAM ROBERT TISON 9013 Powell, Brentwood, Mo. RONALD JOSEPH VAN TREESE 1616 N. Dearborn St.. Indianapolis, Ind. ANTHONY JAMES VESCI 2330 Lynch St., Granite City, III. JOE M WASHBURN Route 3, Bloomington, 111. ROBERT LEE WEBBER 643 Norfolk Dr., Kirkwood, Mo. RONALD LEE WEISSMAN 7433 Amherst Ave., University City, Mo. ROBERT HALL WHYTE 200 Black mer Place, Webster Groves, Mo. JON COOK WILSON 522 Hopkinsville St.. Princeton, Ky. RONALD BERNARD ZETCHER 7414 Gannon Ave., University City, Mo. - 58 — LOWER SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1958 JOHN LYNN BENNETT Tulsa, Okla. JOHN JOSEPH CAM I K 50 Waverton l)r., Ladue, Mo. GREGG CHILDRESS 224 East 10th St., Baxter Springs, Kans. NEIL LAWRENCE COOPER ( 337 N. Roseburv, St. Louis, Mo. RAY ANTHONY IX)IILE 3910 Canterbury Dr., Normandy, Alo. JERRY JIM KINGERY Box 357, Saint Jo. Tex. STEVE EDWARD LEHOCZKY 15096 Harrison, Allen Park. Mieh. JOSEPH McMILLIAN ( 924 Clifton Ave., St. Louis, Mo. PETER WAYNE MII.BAUER 10( S. Clinton, Dwight. 111. HARVEY EDWARD MORRIS, JR. 8005 Audrain Dr., St. Louis, Mo. JOHN SYDNEY PAZDERA. JR 1430 N. 45th St., E. St Louis, III. RICHARD STEPHEN SOSNA 8156 Gannon Ave., University City, Mo. ELLIS AR THUR ZACK 115 N. Pennsylvania Ave.. Belleville, III. — 59 — YESTERYEAR George Grubb, III Editor TODAY HONOR GUARD, 1954 MILITARY CADET OFFICERS front ro« ■ (Ujt to right): Lt. Me Roberts, Lt. Schneidewind, Capt. Kaiser, Capt. Grubb, Capt. Bolozky, Maj. Bennett, Ma). Fuchs, Maj. Samuels, Capt. Ilacger, Capt. Fine, Capt. Miller, Lt. Ratliff. Back row: Lt. Bruno, Lt. Murphy, Lt. Spitzer, Lt. Evans, Lt. Larson. Lt. Backerman, Lt. Brown, Lt. Kiss, Lt. Haering, Lt. Fleer, Lt. Burns, Lt. Kissel, Lt. Hartsaw, Lt. Muther. “THE ABOVE NAMED CADET OFFICERS WILL BE OBEYED AND RESPECTED ACCORDINGLY.” — 62 — Our Excellent Military Staff, All Regul ar Army Men Lett to rto lit: M-Sgt. Schwab, Sgt. Churchill. Captain Council, Asst. PMST, Lieut. Col. Baudouine, PMST, M-Sgt. Peacher, M-Sgt. Hadstate, Sgt. First Class Franklin. Commandant’s Staff, Responsible For Discipline And Conduct M-Sgt. Peacher, Capt. Rumlev, Col. Moore, Commandant, Maj . C. B. Jackson, Capt. Ililgert. Absent, Capt. Council. — 6o — BATTALION STAFF J,ejt to right: Capi. Bolo .ky, Adju- tant, Maj. Fuchs, Exec. Officer, Sgt. Major Hart, Maj. Samuels, S-3, Maj. Bennett, Bn. Commander, Lt. Spit- zer, Asst. S-3, Sgt. Maj. Schipper, 2nd Lt. Evans, S-2, Capt. Hacger, S-4. — 64 — of Jt CaJet From Awkward Squad To Dress Parade Col. Moore gives new cadets the R.O. I .C. pledge. Training starts: Sec how easy it is? Land) drills new squad. Beginning veterans. to march like Now snappy in blue coats on company walk. Stepping out smartly in Sunday parade. — 65 — «A COMPANY COMPANY OFFICERS Lejt to right: Cpl. Vallina, Guidon Bearer; 1st Sgt. Gruet .emac her ; 1st Lt. Ratliff. Platoon f eader; 2nd Lt. Larson, Platoon Leader; 2nd Lt. Fleer, Exec. Officer; Capt. Kaiser, Company Commander. — 66 — B COMPANY COMPANY OFFICERS J.ejl ro right: Sgl. Jackson, Guidon Bearer; 1st Sgt. Martinie; 1st Lt. McRoberts, Platoon Leader; 1st Lt. Brown. Platoon Leader; 1st Lt. Bruno, Exec. Officer; Capt. Grubb, Com- pany Commander. — 67 — «C COMPANY COMPANY OFFICERS Lejt to right: Sgt. Warren, Guidon Bearer; 1st Sgt. Morris; 2nd Lt. Hartsaw, Platoon Leader; 2nd Lt. Burns, Platoon Leader; 1st Lt. Kissel, Exec. Officer; Capt. Fine, Company Com ma nder. — 68 — «D“ COMPANY COMPANY OFFICERS l.tjl to right: Sgt. Brewster, Guidon Bearer; 1st Sgt. Bilton; 1st Lt. Muther. Platoon leader; 2nd Lt. Kiss, Platoon Leader; 2nd Lt. llaering. Exec. Officer; Capt. Miller, R., Company Com mander. 69 BAND OFFICERS Lejt to right : , ' l-Sgt. Culver, 1st Sgt. Bell, R., 2nd Lieut. Murphy, 2nd Lieut. Backerman, 1st Lieut. Schneidewind. r | i W.M.A. MARCHING BAND DIRECTED BV CART. VELLIGAN — 70 — LOWER SCHOOL PLATOON GRUBB AND SILVERMAN GET CHICAGO TRIBUNE MEDAL At the Military Ball. Lt. Col. Tex Baudouine pins Tribune Medal on Cadet Grubb, while Col. R. B. Jackson looks on. the cadet officers stand at salute, and Cadet Silverman awaits his turn. — 71 — lop: Samuels: lighten it, Mr. Grubb.’’ Crandall saves Me Roberts from humiliation. .Middle: Vitteri quails before M-Sgt. Peacher. Kissel O.K.’s Cross’s rifle. Bolo .ky gives Cross and Brewster the once-over. Bottom: Big brass inspects platoon. Bolozky and Kaiser give Lower School cadets the works. — 72 — Top: Lehoczk.v and Pazdera look snappy. Battalion on line on company walk. 2j d row: Lucky Evans becomes 0.1). Gonzalez, 1. sounds golden tones’’ of drill call. 3rd row: Honor Guard ready to greet general. Bugle band blasts and thunders. Bottom: Bolozky gives awards at parade. Miss Alice Wells presents ribbon for best lines to Kaiser’s A” Com pany. — 73 — p romin on i Uisitors GENERALS RECEIVED WITH DUE HONORS Top: (1) Brig. Gen. O. W. Hughes, Com. of 111. Military District, arrives on campus. (2) Gen. Hughes inspects Honor Guam. Middle: (1 ) Col. John I. Ilincke, G-3, Fort Monroe. Va., Class ' 20, talks with Col. Baudouine (left) and Col. Jackson (right). (2) Gen. Hughes with Col. Jackson and Col. Baudouine. Bottom: (1) Cadet Maj. Bennett escorts Lt. Gen. E. 11. Brooks. Exec. Dir. Assn. Mil. Schools and Colleges. (2) Gen. Brooks greeted by Honor Guard. Retreat ★ ★★★★★ Roberts and McCalla lower Old ( dory” at sunset, and an- other military day comes to an end. (Lolor (jiiarcl Hammel, Strehlman, Lytle, (ireene, S. ★ ★★★★★ I he colors are brought for- ward anil are presented just before the start of a battalion dress parade. YESTERYEAR BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL WERE TOPS IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS. SPORTS HEROES OF LONG AGO, (BELOW). Donald S. Brown D. Bruce Vittkrt Co-Editors TODAY W CLUB OF 1954 Front row: Dyke, Parker, D., Miller, R., Morris, CL, Kaiser, Backerman, Fuchs, Bennett, B., Trespalacios. Bark row: Schneidewind, I looser, Koch, B., Wilson, R., Gruwell, Bolozky, Bilton, Myers, Silverman, Estes, Cross, J., Fletcher, Tolen. Absent: Larson. ATHLETICS THE RED RAIDERS VARSITY TEAM First row: (left to right)— Miller, R., Parker, D., Gruwell, Estes, Gross, J., Tolen, Wilson, R., Jansky. Second row: Fletcher, Schneidewind, Kaiser, Silverman, Bennett, B., Bolo .ky, I looser, Morris, G., M vers. D. Third row: Capt. Rumlev, coach, Bilton, Karnages, Larson, Ilamniel, Jackson, K., Trespalacios, Gruet .e- macner, IK’ke, Backerman, Brown, D., Burns, Fishman, Deem. Top row: Radcliff, mgr., Torres, G., Kiss, Bright, Bruno, Haddad, G., Koch, B„ 1 larger, Cohn, Barbie, Bell, L., mgr. — 78 — 1953 SEASON VARSITY RECORD Coach Don Rumley faced the problem of re- constructing the Western Red Raiders at the beginning of the season, lie went about it in a capable manner, though he had only three letter men on hand, Backerman and Miller in the line, and Kaiser in the backfield. When the season had ended, only one victory had been scored, but some of the games were exceedingly close anil interesting anil were decided by breaks. 1 lowever, the boys learned a great deal of football, put up a good fight, had fun, and found that Capt. Rumley was a real coach anil a fine man. Normandy was pushed to win the opener, 20-7, as Parker scored for the cadets. The Raiders, leading 7-6 with 3 minutes to go, lost a heartbreaker to Kirkwood, 20-7, when Ash- lock made two quick T.D.’s on a pass inter- ception and a long pass. W ood River outclassed the cadet grid men with a powerful offense, 28-0, as Estes stood out for the Raiders. Principia was loaded in the first A.B.C. League game and swamped Western, 39-7, with Trespalacios making the only touchdown for W.M.A. Again the cadets led most of the way against Marquette, but were finally nosed out in a close and hard-fought game, 13-6. John Burroughs then downed the Raiders in a one-sided league contest, 32-6. Tolen’s 70-yard run accounted tor Western’s only tally. Wayne Tolen ran wild against Benld and scored three times to lead the cadets to a victory, 33-7. Trespalacios on a plunge and a Morris-to- Jackson pass netted the other T.D.’s. The Codasco game was the best of the season and was nip and tuck. The cadets lost to Country Day, 33-18, but were the first team to score more than one touchdown against the St. I-ouisans. Ralph Wilson played a great defen- sive game. University City’s powerhouse closed the season by conquering Western, 39-0. At the football banquet, Millard Backerman, star lineman, was chosen captain and was given a special award. Don Kiss received the Dads Award for loyalty and service, and Ralph Wil- son, halfback, gained Col. Jackson ' s “Pigskin l aps Award” for the best performance in the final game. FOOTBALL AWARDS .-► Top: Backerman gets captain ' s award from Coach Rumley. .lliddle: Maj. Gould, Athletic Director, and Coach Rumley present Pigskin Taps Award to Ralph Wilson. Bottom: Don Kiss receives Dads Award from Maj. Gould and Coach Rumley. W.M.A. 7, Normandy 20 W.M.A. 7, Kirk wood 20 W.M.A. 0, Wood River 28 W.M.A. 7, Principia 39 W.M.A. 6, Marquette 13 W.M.A. 6, John Burroughs 32 W.M.A. 33. Benld 7 W.M.A. 18, Country Day 33 W.M.A. 0, University City 39 — 79 — SOME GRIDIRON WHEEL-HORSES HOOSER Center MILLER, R. Guard BOLOZKY Tackle BACKERMAN Guard WILSON, R. Ualjback REPEAT Ualjback KAISER Ualjback DYKE End ESTES SCIINEI DEWIND TOLEN BENNETT, B. Quarterback End Eullback Guard — 80 — SCENES WE’LL REMEMBER Top: (1) Pre-game pow-wow hv Kaiser, Coach Rumley, MaJ. Gould, and Backcrman. (2) Bench-warmers yearn lor a chance. Second: (1) Western kicks off. (2) Fletcher around end, “Take vo hans offa me ’ Third: (1) Block that kick! (2) Dyke snags a pass from two opposing players. Boilom: (1 Tolcn out oi bounds in U. City game. (2) Monti girls, Shelly llausam, Janada La Plant, and Lynn Brown, lead Western cheers. — 81 — TWO SCRAPPY OUTFITS “B” FOOTBALL TEAM Front row: Gonzalez, A.. Ilosto. Warren, Moore, R.. Schipper, A., Williams. .Middle row: Flei seller, Benjamin, R., Martinie (capt.), Spradling. Ilolsen. Pelke, Dungey. top row: Capt. Lange, coach, Hamilton, Ahlenius, Moore. L.. Beddingfield. Fleming. Milhauer, Malanias, Card, mgr. C” FOOTBALL TEAM Front row: Lankenau, Barona, Nettle, Kingerv, Morris, 11., Pazdera, Bennett, ).. Dietrich. .Middle row: Corn, mgr., Maddox, Bates, Luedde, Parker, F., McCalla, Allee, Gonzalez, I ., Zack, Koch, K., Cooper, mgr. Top row: Capt. Bresson, coach, Saxton, Magee, M., Greeson, Poe, Tison, Tinsley, Tonkinson, Long, Magee, G., Carter, I)., mgr. — 82 — «B Football Record «C” Football Record Capt. Gordon Lange turned out his usual lighting “B” team. His boys played some close and interesting football and wound up in a tie for 3rd place in the league. They had some line players such as Martinie, Benjamin, Pelke, Spradling, Warren, and others. The season’s results: W.M.A. 0, Country Day. . .33 VV.M.A. 0, Hast St. Louis . . . 20 W.M.A. 6, Principia 0 W.M.A. 13, John Burroughs. . 6 W.M.A. 6, Country Day. . 20 W.M.A. 0, Principia 6 W.M.A. 6, John Burroughs. .21 Capt. B. C. Bresson’s young “C” team had the best grid record of the fall, winning 4 A.B.C. games and losing 2, both to Codasco. They had undisputed 2nd place in the league. No one can forget the flashy play of Long, Allee, Dietrich, McCalla, Greeson, and others. The season’s results: W.M.A. 0, Country Day. . . .19 W.M.A. 6, Principia 0 W.M.A. 24, John Burroughs . . 7 W.M.A. 0, Country Day. . . . 20 W.M.A. 14, Principia 0 W.M.A. 14, John Burroughs. . 6 -V? -V? MORE GRIDIRON HIGHLIGHTS Top: Bennett sweeps end into the clear. Deem squirms for a gain against Kirkwood. Ilolloni: Schneidewind gels set to punt, (iruwell clears the way for Ilaegcr. Tolen eludes a Codasco tackier. VARSITY BASKETEERS 4 - «A CAGERS Front row: (left to right) — Wepprich, mgr., Jansky, Parker, I)., captain. Martinie. Fleer. Maj. Gould, coach. Bark row: Till, Hopj ensteaclt, I lam me), Bean, Haeger. 4 - 4 4 - Maj. F. V. Gould came back to coach the A” Red Raider basketball team this year. He developed a brilliant group of dribbling and shooting artists, but his players were the shortest and smallest on record for a W.M.A. varsity quintet. They played good basketball, but with almost every opposing team boasting from two to five giants in the lineup, the cadets could not cope with them in rebounding. As the result, the season ended with the defeat column overweighing the victory list. Dave Parker, captain, was a “shorty” who was rated as one of the best men in the area, and he placed on the A.B.C. and All-District teams. Martinie was a hot shot, and Fleer, Jansky, Bean, and others showed some high-class court play. — 84 — «A BASKETBALL RECORD W.M.A. 28, Wood River 71 W.M.A. 45, Roxana 74 W.M.A. 54, Chaminade 84 W.M.A. 37, University City 49 W.M.A. 45, Country Day 55 W.M.A. 56, Medora 53 W.M.A. 59, John Burroughs 44 W.M.A. 52, Belleville 79 W.M.A. 47, Country Day 63 W.M.A. 68, Shipman 49 W.M.A. 45, Principia 54 W.M.A. 54, Bunker Mill 55 W.M.A. 39, John Burroughs 56 W.M.A. 53, Alton 72 W.M.A. 58, Edwardsville 110 ACTION ON THE HARDWOODS m- Top: Martinie open for a layup. Jansky drives under the basket. Middle: Bean in the middle of a rebound scramble. Bottom: Parker dribbles around John Burroughs players. JUNIOR VARSITY CAGERS Sealed: Wepprich, mgr., Nud- elman, J., Kennedy, Shoop, Hamilton, Fletcher. Standing: Karnages, Jackson, K., Lytle, Bruno, Mr. Hunter, coach. B BASKETEERS ' •CHAMPIONS Seated: Fields, Stein, Wil- liams, Tolen (capt.), Gilbert, Dewein. Standing: Whyte, Shore, Greene, S., Moore, L., Moore, R., Capt. Lange, coach. C BASKETBALL TEAM Seated: Zetcher, Weissman, Nudelman, II., Magee, G., Lyon, Poe, Magee, M. (capt.). Good man. Standing: Mala mas, mgr., Long, Corn, Geml erling, Tison, Dohle, Bennett, J., Maddox, Allee, Luedde, Coach Rumley. YEAR’S RECORDS OF THREE FLASHY TEAMS “J.V.” BASKETBALL RECORD For the First time in A.B.C. League history, the Jayvee cagers competed in a schedule of their own. Under Mr. Hunter they played good basketball and had much to do with build- ing the varsity, as they furnished daily scrimmages. In fact, some of the players were good enough to get into the varsity lineup at times. 1 he Jayvees ended the season with a good record of five victories and four defeats. W.M.A. 40, Principia 27 W.M.A. 25, John Burroughs 53 W.M.A. 49, Country Day 41 W.M.A. 29, University City 23 W.M.A. 44, Country Day 42 W.M.A. 31, John Burroughs 36 W.M.A. 50, Principia 31 W.M.A. 57, Belleville 60 W.M.A. 39, Alton 56 B” BASKETBALL RECORD Capt. Lange’s B” cagers had the best basketball record on the campus. These fighting men tied for the A.B.C. League championship, the second successive year in which they oc- cupied the top spot. Wayne Tolen, captain, was one of the fastest men and highest scorers ever to step out on the hardwoods. Players like Ciilbert, Cireene, Stein, and Dewein will be heard from in the future. The team record was 10 won, 4 lost. W.M.A. 29, Chaminade 48 W.M.A. 37, Country Day 42 W.M.A. 50, Wood River 32 W.M.A. 50, Shipman 28 W.M.A. 45, Y.M.C.A. 43 W.M.A. 35, Principia 34 W.M.A. 36, Principia 32 W.M.A. 46, Thos. Jefferson 36 W.M.A. 40, Country Day 25 W.M.A. 57, Bunker Hill 26 W.M.A. 60, Medora 30 W.M.A. 37, John Burroughs 62 W.M.A. 48. John Burroughs 28 W.M.A. 43, Thos. Jefferson 50 “C” BASKETBALL RECORD Capt. Rumley’s C” cagers really had fun and they played great basketball, led by such men as Magee, M., Zetcher, Ding, Poe, Goodman, and others. They finished with 9 victories out of 11 games, a better percentage than “B’’ had, but they ended in second place in the league. The “C” reserves, known as the “D” team, played two games of their own and won them. Capt. Rumley had some fine varsity material in the making on that young “C” team. W.M.A. 38, Bethalto 24 W.M.A. 32, Country Day 48 W.M.A. 61, East Junior 27 W.M.A. 50, Principia 35 W.M.A. 18, Principia 16 W.M.A. 50, Thos. Jefferson 41 W.M.A. 22, Country Day 13 W.M.A. 50, John Burroughs 29 W.M.A. 40, John Burroughs 45 W.M.A. 33, Thos. Jefferson 32 W.M.A. 81, Bethalto 41 — 87 — CO-CHAMPIONS OF LEAGUE VARSITY SOCCER TEAM Front row: Forres, G., Benjamin, R., Miller, R., Dyke, capt., Torres, R., Trespalacios, Caraveo, Arguedas. Middle row: Gonzalez, W., Silverman, Fuchs, Reyes, Bennett, B., Deem, Haase, Kiss. Hack row: Pazdera, mgr., Gonzalez, R., Vertiz, Torres, E., Estes, Gruwell, Myers, I)., Haddad, G., Parsons. Capt. Bresson, coach, Lehoczky, mgr. L nder Capt. Bresson, coach, championships have become a habit with the “A” soccer team. His players have tied for or have won the A.B.C. title for seven straight years. This year’s team, made up about equally of Mexican and U.S. students, won 9 games and lost 3, gaining a tie for the league crown. Jan Dvke, captain and high scorer, along with Doc Miller, placed on the second All-District 1 earn of St. Louis. Players like Bennett, Trespalacios, Caraveo, huchs, .Miller, Dyke, Reyes, and Kiss will always be remembered. “A” SOCCER RECORD W.M.A. 2, Chaminade 0 W.M.A. 5, McBride 2 W.M.A. 4, Principia 0 W.M.A. 4, Mercy 1 W.M.A. 4, Country Day 1 W.M.A. 1, John Burroughs 2 W.M.A. 1, Country Day 2 W.M.A. 2, McBride . . 1 W.M.A. 3, Principia 1 W.M.A. 3, Chaminade 1 w M.A. 2 John Burroughs 0 w M.A. i, C.B. College . . .3 u B” SOCCER RECORD w M.A. i. Mercy i w M.A. 2 Principia .0 w M.A. i. Country Day .3 w M.A. 2 John Burroughs w M.A. i. Country Dav ) w M.A. 4, Principia 2 w M.A. 1 , (ohn Burroughs i — 88 — B SOCCER TEAM Front row: I or res, M., Koch, R.. co-capt., Gonzalez, A., Haddad, A., co-capt., Fleming, Hosto, Libbra, liars ha, Vallina, Greeson. .Middle row: McMillian, Lobeira, Grebe, R., Camie, Spradling, Rudman, Bell, L., Benjamin, IV. Koch, K., Chaney. Rack row: Gross, mgr., Green C., Derrick, Barona, B., Proctor, Woodward, Grebe, L., Fleischer, Beslor, Fierge, Morris, H., Neckermann, Bates, Johnson, mgr., Maj. Jackson, coach. Maj. Jackson s team, badly depleted by sending players up to the varsity, did manage to place second in the A.B.C. League. And this year’s squad developed some more fine material and played good soccer. Torres, G. kicks down field. Robinson and Haddad, A. tangle in practice. Koch, R. end Neckermann fight for ball. 89 — RIFLE TEAM Front roa‘: McCalla, Cross, R., Yoder, Fell. .Middle rose: Haering, Cross, J., Jackson, K., Reiman. Back ro%c: Zehedee, Card, Rawlins, Frey, Sgt. Churchill, coach. SWIMMING TEAM Seated in Jront: Bell, C., Barhic, Allen. .Middle row: Hartsaw, co-capt., Culver, Muther, Larson, Bilton, Puchta, co-capt., Crandall, JisUra, Ahlenius, Rawlins, Henschel. Hack row: Dietrich, Nettle, Gomez, Murphy, Capt. Hilgert, coach. THE SHARPSHOOTERS 1 he rifle team was unusually active tins year, meeting teams from Washington University R.O.T.C. units, C.B.C., and other schools, as well as taking part in national matches. The marksmen won 3 of their first 4 matches, and the shooting was still going on as this book went to press. Don l‘rey was awarded an Rxpert Rifleman ' s Medal, a high honor. Sgt. Churchill later was succeeded by M-Sgt. Hadstate as coach. THE WATER LILIES I he cadet tankmen, coached by Capt. Hilgert, had many interesting meets but came through the season without a victory. However, no team probably had more fun in competi- tion. Western had some outstanding swimmers in Culver, Puchta, Muther, Ilartsaw, and others, but the squad lacked depth. T Muther jumps the gun. Riltnn starts the relay. 01 Culver does fancy dive far above the pool. Tennis candidates report for first practice, as shown in the picture above. Front row: Lankenau, Elizondo, Willis, Gonzalez, T., Corn, Fishman, mgr. Bark row: Capt. Brown, coach, Bilton, Brewster, Vertiz, Carpenter, Fine, Capt. Ililgerl, coach. — 92 — VARSITY TRACK SQUAD The RECALL must go to press before the regular track team is chosen. I his picture is of the squat! which reported to Coach Rumley at the start of the season. However, the team at this time has already licked Principia and Burroughs in the league and bids fair to be one of Western s best with such stars as Ratlin, RatlclifF, Deem, Fuchs, Shore, Trespalacios, Parker, Kennedy, and others. TENNIS CANDIDATES VARSITY BASEBALL SQUAD The baseball candidates reported to Capt. Lange, coach, l efore the grass had even turned green. lie had a dearth of letter men back and was faced with the task of rebuilding from green material. Woodward, Lyon, .Miller, R., Tolen, Kiss, W ilson, I laeger, Stein, Karnages. Rawlins, Ilaeger, and Jansky seemed to l e mainstays early in the season. VARSITY GOLF TEAM Even though this picture was taken early, it includes a group ol line players who are headed for “the state. As this yearbook goes to press, the linkmen have won five straight matches without a defeat over Belleville, Principia, East St. Louis, Granite City, and Alton. Fletcher, Fleer, Samuel s, Dunbar, Cohn, Brown, C., anti Zel edee show promise of being on Western ' s greatest golf team. Lejt to right: Fletcher, Dunbar, Cohn, Capt. Velligan, coach, Samuels, Brown, C., Fleer. — 93 — “Q iv e a Horseback riding is popular at Western. Who can forget those jaunts with Walter Laux and Maj. Green? I he Riding Club also puts on an exhibition at commencement. f pper lejt: Walter Laux ready to lead the gang on a gallop to the Big Woods. .Middle: The horsey crowd in th e riding ring. Center: Back from a gallop. Lon’er right: Fischer, M. puts his mount over the hurdles. — 94 — I l o - 9n ra m u ra f Top: (1) Hilton gives all in sack race at gvmkana. (2) Roescli stands guard over Marvin’s Morticians. (3) Balloon race calls for hot air. .Middle: (1) Horsemen saddled and ready. (2) Kaiser in a real brawl, Indian wrestling at gvmkana. Bottom: (1) Bean grabs a rebound. (2) Koch is skeptical of Hooser’s shot. YESTERYEAR Martin Fine Editor TODAY GRAND MARCH AT MILITARY BALL ACTIVITIES Senior 2 ) ance onimittee -- octet f jC.aJ.r6 Front row: Hartsaw, Bruno, Fleer, Grubb, Samuels. Billon, Muther. Fine. Fuchs, Evans, Larson. Second row: Cohn, Barker man. Brown, D., I laering, Morris, G-, Kaiser, Murphy, Bolo .kv. Third row: Schneidewind, T ilson, R., Lamb, Fletcher, Schmidgall, McRoberts, Kissel, Ratliff. Fourth row: I loppensteadt, Vittert, Prucher, Willis. Deem. Culver, Doussard, Kennedy, Bell, R., Kronemcr, Gross, Dungev, Kiss. Bach row: Parker, D.. Haeger. Gonzalez. V . Caraveo. Shoop. Martinie. Hamilton, Bennett, B., Karnages, Gruetzemacher. Lytle, Puchta, W ' estphal. Burns. - 98 — PLANNING A DANCE Dance Committee Co-Chairmen, Mu- ther and Bilton, confer with Mrs. Green, Social Director. Top: (1) Schmidgall crashed the powder room to snap these lovelies relaxing and repairing. (2 Morris and Joy Portnoy, Samuels and Elaine Stein jitter gaily, hut where are Fine and Marilyn Fishel going? .Middle: Swinging and swaying at one of the hig formals. Bottom: (1) Hammel and Barbara Heile in the groove. (2) Haeger leads line of “bunny-hoppers.” (5 Carter and Sue Becker: Hey, what’s going on here?” Dale Wy Picture With a Pretty Qir( Couples at top: (1) Haering and Gail Grcshcm. (2) Estes and Vera Enos. (3) Weslphal and Gracie Hamm. (4) Samuels and Elaine Stein. Couples al bolloin: (I) Brown, I). starry-eyed with Katliie Woods. (2) Lamb is serious but Harriet Glass seems gay. (3) Puchta and Alice Boedeker. (4) I laeger and Nancy Ruylc. - 100 — THOSE JOLLY INFORMALS The square dances and the Gay 90‘s” dance were the Lest informals of the year. Top: Prucher, Nan Clawson as 90 ' s bathing beauty. Sue Becker, Carter. Till and Jo Ann Alien in checkered outfits at square dance. Larson and La Don Richards (can-can gal), Margaret Moreland and Bilton at Gay 90 s hop. JUddle: Swing vour partners and promenade home. Two groups having fun in costume. Dewein anti date freeze up for a moment. Bottom: Picnic lunch in middle of dance floor. Nancy Spradling and Marlinie, Shelly Hausam and Bennett. Those checkers are cute on Patty Allen and Bean. The Football Queen! Bob Martinie presents Queen Anne Oliver to team captain, Millard Backerman, who will lead her to her throne. The Queen and Special Maids pose for photograph. Bennett and Rochelle Hausam, Maid of Honor; Martinie and Anne Oliver, Queen; Gruetzemacher and Donna Nottingham, Maid of Honor. The football queen anti her maids of honor were chosen by vote ol cadets from Monticello girls as an appreciation for their fine support during the loot ball season. Three Monti girls acted as cheer-leaders lor the Raiders. The girls selected were crowned at a brilliant ceremony at the annual football dance. Miss Nottingham was from Genoa, Colo., Miss Oliver from Wat- seka. III., and Miss Hausam from Tulsa, Okla. Daollatt (c ueen 9s Cdrowned ! Bill Gruetzemacher presents Donna Nottingham to Ralph Wilson, who will escort her to her Maid of Honor seat. Top: (1) Stafford, head chef, dishes up the food. (2) Brazelton gets overheated while serving hungry waiters. Middle: (1) A cadets are happy at Christmas party in Col. Persing ' s quarters. (2) Col. and Mrs. Jackson at a formal dinner for new cadets. Bottom: (1) Cokes and doughnuts disappear at Christmas party. (2) Couples transfixed by a slow, dreamy tune. (3) Mr. lleitman and Gail Birney instruct Fierge at dancing class. Oku IJearLoL Is Okeir ilatn-CUj RECALL EDITORIAL STAFF .Seated: V ' ittert, Kissel. Fine. Samuels. Morris. G., Cohn, Haeger. Standing: Doussard, Bennett. B.. Brown, D.. Schmidgall, Bolozky, Grubb, Kronemer, Kurtz. No one realizes what a gigantic task it is to produce a good yearbook. From the time the first plans are laid in the fall, on through the taking of pictures, writing articles, making lay- outs and assembling material, until the final proofs are corrected and the RECALL goes to press in the spring, it is a year-long job with plenty of work. To Major W. M. I linton, advisor, goes our great appreciation, for he was the force behind the staff which pushed the annual to completion. EDITORIAL STAFF Samuels Cohn Morris, G., Kissel Grubb Brown, D., Vittert Fine Schmidgall, Doussard Bennett, B., Bolozky, Haeger, Kronemer, and Fell (cartoons) Editor Asst. Editor Co-Editors of Academic Section Editor of Military Section Co-Editors of Athletic Section Editor of Activity Section Photography Kurtz, Staff Members The business staff, too, had the all-important job of financing the RECALL. This was done by getting ads and subscriptions from many firms and friends. The cadets gave loyal support by subscriptions. The entire staff is grateful to parents and friends of the school for their generous backing in placing ads in the yearbook. — 104 — BUSINESS STAFF McRoberts Business Manager Cohn Associate Business Manager Miller, R Subscription Manager Business Stall Members: Samuels, Fine, Kissel, Bolozky, Larson, Vittert, Grubb, I laeg- er. Kiss, Kaiser, Morris, G., Deem, Evans, Zebedee, Westphal, Dungey, Kronemer, Hart, Hosto, Backerman, llammel, Kennedy, Magee, M., Malamas. Subscription Staff Members: Hart, Kennedy, Wilson R., Doussard, Vittert. ★ ★ ★ ★ . ' right: Maj. Hinton watches Mr. As lien- Brenner locus on a difficult picture. Bennett, Fine, Samuels, Maj. Minton work on layouts. el RECALL BUSINESS STAFF Front row: Samuels, Fine, Kissel. McRoherts, Bolozky. Larson. Vittert. Middle row: Grubb. Ilaeger, Kiss, Kaiser, Morris, G., Deem, Evans, Zebeilee. Westphal, Kronemer. Hark row: Mart. Hosto, Dungey, Backerman, llammel, Cohn, Kennedy, Magee. M.. Malamas. — 105 NATIONAL THESPIANS Front row: Capt. Mar- tin, Direc tor, I looser, Jackson, K., Fuchs, Bo- lozkv, Culver, Haeger, R ml man. Hark row: Pelke, Silver- man, Cross, R.. Me Rob- erts, Kissel, Dewein. Xot pictured: Prucher. THE CADESPIANS Front row: Brown, I)., Me Roberts, Haeger, Culver, Bolozky, Fuchs, Kissel, Vittert, Larralde. Middle row: Dewein, Pelke, Bilton, Puchta, Cross. J , Cross, R . Bright. Crandall, Silverman. Gonzalez, T., Kurtz, Prucher, Capt. Martin, Director. Hark row: V ' aUina. Reyes, Larson, Caraveo, Doussard, Gruwell, Rol erts, Lytle, Rudman, Jackson, K., Willis, Hooser, Hoppeissteadt, Gonzalez, W. u C utta i n 1. Tense moment with Bennett. Bolo .kv, and Mc- Rol erts. 2. Silverman, wicked count, enters in “Miracle of Christmas. 3. “A ( iame of Chess lack son. K.. Puchta, Silverman, I looser. 4. I he dudes from Summer Comes to the Diamond O. 5. Cast of the play, “Miracle of Christmas. 6. The hard-working and very necessary stage crew. 7. Cross, R., Silverman, Kissel, and McRoberts (seated). Note Capt. R. P. Martin was responsible lor the many excellent plays, including the Senior Plav. SHRAPNEL STAFF Front rou •: Gilbert. Vittert, Fine. Samuels, Kissel, Crandall, llooser. Iliddle row: Murphy, Gross. Lyon, Grubb, Greene, S., Brewster, Haddad, G., Silverman. Cross. R., Bright. Back row: Zack, Bennett, J., Beste, Roberts. Rudman, Zebedee, Raynsford, Tonkinson. Baumilek. Saxton, Bestor, Farmer. Absent: Reiman, Morris, 11., Haddad, A. Thursday night was “Shrapnel Night. the time when Western’s fine weekly school paper, sponsored by Maj. Hinton, was issued. The Staff: Samuels, Editor. Crandall, Bus. Mgr.; Fine, Assoc. Ed.; Kissel, Senior Ed.; Cran- dall, junior Ed.; Lyon, Sophomore Ed.; Bestor, Freshman Ed ; Zack and Morris. Lower School; Vittert, Academics; Gilbert, Military; Raynslord, Activities; Hooser, Sports; Silverman, Features; Murphy, Music; Haddad, G., S. of Border; Roberts. Bits of Shrapnel; Brewster, Copy Ed.; Greene, Sports Shots; and the reporters. CIRCULATION STAFF Sealed: Kurtz, Whyte, Kennedy, manager, Fleming. Poe. Standing: Green, C , Morris, II., Malanias, Lehoczkv. Top row: Cohn and the cannon. Dewein takes a rest. Capt. Council . . . Krrr, Right! Here comes the hand! Second row: Hart saw leads platoon. Grit , gives forth with a “figure eight ' The “Brass” watch for l est lines at parade. Thir d row: Shelly Hausam, Jan LaPlant, and Lynn Brown of Monti lead W.M.A. yells. Jackson, Barbie, Parsons wait for the l reak. Squad returns trom church. Bottom row: Pretty girl adores Kronemer’s demonstration. Shoop and Carter also help at military ball. Denson in his taxidermy lab. KADET KALENDAR By Martin Fine Sept. V7 o Sep . 24 Western ' s 75th Anniver- sary Year begins, an important year in the school ' s history. What will the year bring forth? Classes, sports, military work, anti activities start with a bang, to the bewilder- ment of new boys and the renewal of experience of old men. Col. Jackson, Superintendent, calls for a “taut ship at the first assembly. Four new members join the faculty— Capt. Hilgert, Capt. Stallings, Capt. Velligan, and Capt. Rumley. The new cadets take the R.O.T.C. pledge, administered by Col. Moore in an impressive ceremony. Seniors make plans for 1954 RFC Aid,. Bob Wood pleases cadets with his cartoons and pictures. Capt. Martin begins casting for first plays. The Red Raiders lose first grid game to Normandy, 20-7, but it was a thriller. Dave Parker scored for the cadets. Lt. Don Reed, ' 47, back from Korea, shows excellent pictures to corps of the work of his demolition squad. Back to standard time, and many cadets appreciate the extra hour of sleep. Sgt. Peacher gets in his first quota of re-in- spections. Faculty is entertained by Col. and Mrs. Jackson at dinner. Sepl. 25 to Oct. 8 — Fuchs, Brown, I)., and Bennett, establish themselves as social lions at the first dance given by the lovely Montieello “Prep girls. Fleer, Lytle, and Schneidewind pry open Senior speech program with a burst of elocjuence. Capt. Stallings is unhorsed. Western ' s guinea fowls fall in water trough while asleep and drown. Van Treese resolves to stay awake. Kirkwood comes from behind to beat Western on gridiron, 20-7, in final three minutes. Parker again tallies for the Raiders. Capt. Ranald Council, West Point graduate, detailed here as assistant JLMST. Work starts on two plays, “A Game of Chess and Summer Comes to the Diamond (). Muther and Bilton head Senior Dance Com- mittee. I entative RECALL staff is named wi th Samuels as editor, McRoberts as business manager, and Miller, R. as subscription mana- ger. In sports the two- week period ends as Wood River swamps the varsity gridmen, 28-0, with the corps in attendance, and B” and “C” teams lose to Codasco, 33-0 and 19-0 respective- ly. Oct. 9 to Oct. 29 — Mr. Ashcn-Brenner again signed to take RECALL pictures. Fall fur- lough comes up; grades go down. Band plays at Sunday parade and Miss Kathy Wood presents best-lines award. Principia pours it on the Red Raiders, 29-7. Long’s long run edges the Prin C eleven, 6-0, and Benjamin’s T.D. gives the B” gridmen a victory over Prin, 6-0. First general orders make Bennett, Fuchs, Haeger, Samuels, Kaiser, and Ratliff cadet captains and Bolo .kv adjutant. First October formal is a gay success. RECALL pictures are taken on Sunday before heavy rains set in. Marquette noses out Rumleymen in close game, 13-6, as Trespalacios counts for W.M.A. Martinie, Spradling, and Holsen lead “B boys to win over Burroughs, 13-6, while Long, Alice, McCalla spark “C” to 24-7 victory over Burroughs. Furholmen, Murphy, and Ruyle play with Alton Civic Orchestra. Oct. 50 to Am ' . 12 — Gymkana brings fun anti laughter as “E” and Morticians win. Bilton stars in sack race. Brown, D., Fine, Grubb, Miller, and K issel get their “bottle caps” as lieutenants. Col. Jackson starts formal din- ners, and new cadets learn that celery has a heart. James Welty makes hit with fun anti music. Where’s Idberace? Bell, 1 . suggests “chili Peru” for meals, and Mrs. Green obliges. Burroughs pours it on varsity, 24-6, as Tolen runs for cadet T.D. Codasco hands B” and “C teams defeats. Coach Rumley talks frankly to A” gridmen. Dancing classes con- tinue to jar the floor, and some of the girls’ feet. The first two plays are excellent, as Haeger turns cowboy. Long heads Frosh Class, and Bennett again is named president of Seniors. Fell and Reiman row back from boat trip on the Mississippi; they could not get out and walk. Mr. A. Lyndon Bell tells of geologist’s life in South America. Tolen sparkles in Red Raiders’ victory over Benld, 33-7. Kaiser has surprise birthday party after game. “C” crushes Prin, 14-0, and “B loses to Prin, 6-0. Col. Moore bags geese on hunting trip. Adi ' . 15 io Dec. 5 — Col. Jackson starts sug- gestion box, and Karnages plugs for Camels. Cadets elect Anne Oliver football queen, and Rochelle Hausam and Donna Nottingham (continued on page 112) - 110 — Top: (1) Karnages suggests two furloughs per month. (2) Ed Thomas shears Koch, B. (3) Cross, R.: Who ' s got my pants? .Middle: (1) Mr. Usinger swamped by deluge of stripes. (2) Miss Gotthardt humors Derrick and Jansky. Bottom: (1) Canteen cowboys mob counter. (2) Food on the table, but two guys have to mug the camera. KADET KALENDAR- continued mauls of honor. 1 hese lovely Monti girls are crowned at brilliant football dance. Martinie shows real political astuteness. I he varsity runs Codasco ragged but loses thriller, 24-18. The grid season grinds to a close with a 39-0 defeat by U. City. B grid men lose to Bur- roughs, 21-6, but “C” wallops Burroughs, 14-6, to gain second place in league. M-Sgt. Schwab joins military staff. Rifle team beats Washing- ton Univ. R.O.T.C. At final football banquet. Kiss gets Dads Award, Wilson the Pigskin Taps Trophy, and Baekerman the captaincy of the Red Raiders. Gruwell becomes president of Sophs. Only 28 cadets are left on campus as corps scampers home for turkey at Thanks- giving furlough. Brig. Gen. O. W. Hughes pays visit and is welcomed by Honor Guard and 11 -gun salute. Dec. 4 to Dec. 17 — Second honor roll comes out. “Bonnie Scotland program pleases cadets, especially McRoberts. Initiation be- gins for 12 new “W” Club members. Grid fetters awarded to 93 cadet players. Electricity cut off by fallen tree, but Col. Persing keeps classes going. “Shrapnel” alumni edition goes to over 2000 grads. Xmas informal is an en- joyable event, and mistletoe is in demand. Campus is bright with Christmas decorations. Siegfried repairs hole in Christmas sock. Baekerman named on All-District grid team at Javcee dinner. All winter sports get under way. Holiday excitement mounts. Capt. Martin presents excellent plav, “Miracle of Christmas” on last night. Capt. Velligan’s musicians lead the Christmas music, and Santa appears to give Karnages a shovel. One final round of Yuletide barracks parties, and cadets depart joyfully for home. Quiet prevails upon the campus. Jan. 4 to Jan. 21 — Cadets limp back from Christmas vacation. The stories are better than ever. Seniors start worrying over semester exams. “Shrapnel” staff is announced with Samuels, Kissel, and Fine in top positions. Seniors take college board tests and Gross observes, “Gee, they were hard.” Bennett be- comes cadet major. Rifle team receives NRA charter. Seniors near end of speech program, and Juniors prepare to mount the platform. Monti girls hold informal “Soc-1 lop,” and Capt. Martin is the chaperon? Winter sports are in full blast. Varsity cagers have it tough, but “B” and “C” basketeers win. “A” soccer team starts rolling to another title. Swimmers splash but lose. Exams draw near; hospital fills. Exams are over; hospital empties. Freder- ick Taylor Wilson tells the corps to get ready for greatness. Puchta feels that he is already great. Jan. 22 io Feb. 4 Cadets anti dates wear rustic costumes and have marvelous time at square dance, as Air. Bean calls the figures. New semester gets off to a good start. Martin- Lewis film arouses laughter and reminds corps of Fuchs anti Prucher. Mr. Ashen-Brenner takes individual RECALL pictures and insures camera against Kronemer’s appearance. Year- book finances are assured by ad campaign. Guy Williams and Dixieland Band play torrid music for corps. Lieut. Gen. F. H. Brooks pays visit to W.M.A. and is received with pomp, honors, and 15-gun salute. All basketball, soccer, and swimming teams arc in midst of season. “A” cagers have hard sledding. “A” soccer, “ J.V” cagers, and “B” basketeers rack up victories. Question around the campus: “Are you in the 200 Club?” Hockey sticks go on sale at Q.M. as pond freezes over. Feb. 5 to Feb. 25 — Gay 90’s dance one of the best of the year. All cadets shed monkey suits for derbies, bow ties, and mustaches. Alonti students appear as Gay 90 bathing beauties and Can-Can gals, and they wear many other colorful outfits. If cadets of 60 years ago had it that way, it wasn’t so bad. RECALL work is a feverish race against time. AVusicians pre- pare for state contests. The George Washing- ton military ball is an outstanding event. Grubb and Silverman receive Chicago fribune medals, and cadets give military demonstrations for guests. Fuchs is made cadet major. I.C ol. John I. llincke, Class ’20, here for a visit. Baekerman, Bennett, McRoberts, Haeger, Rat- liff, and Samuels nominated for National Honor Society. Col. Jackson offers $3.00 for biggest fish caught in pond. Vittert buys new fishing tackle. Inter-company competition begins. Feb. 26 to Jlar. 19 -General Electric’s House of Alagic fascinates cadets. Culver experiments and gets shocked. Col. Jackson ends formal dinners. Same old story — much work needed on RECALL. Cadets see Jazz Singer”, and Lytle starts yodeling. Seniors clean up Senior Circle. Tobacco Road will be a super-highway. Benson says that his best friends are his stuffed animals. Miss Val Lauder gives corps sound advice. Have you got a problem? Monti girls entertain with a jolly Mardi Gras dance. Winter sports come to an end. “A” soccer boys tie for league title, “B” cagers tie for A.B.C. championship, and “C” cagers finish in 2nd place. Athletes awarded 130 letters for winter sports. Eurholmen wins state recogni- tion with cello solo. Sixty cadets are on the honor roll. Seniors, beware! Air. Shurtleff reveals tricks of the wrestling ring and bounces lightweights, Bruno and Baekerman, on his stomach. Some lucky Seniors get the “rubber duck.” Prucher brushes teeth with same brush {continued on page 115) — 112 — 2 a if hij 2) ay on the C a nip us Top: (1) Military grades must be posted. (2) Letters to Monti? (3) Reyes and Trespalacios turn on Latin- American charm. Middle: ( 1 ) Fuchs and Kaiser prefer blondes. (2) Sunday in the canteen, and of all things they play canasta- Bottom: (1) Geniuses Ratliff and Benjamin on way to class. (2) Mrs. Gould and committee decorate for big dance. (3) At the mail boxes — blow away the cobwebs, Marty. lop : (1) It ' s 20 degrees outside, and the radiator won’t work. (2) Parker and Martinie day-dream over girls. (3) What’s lost, fell ows? .Middle: (1) Fuchs and Parker sport their “W” sweaters (2) Spit .er, Doussard, Lytle run off grid programs. (3) Roesch: ’’Four minutes to formation, and no hot water!” Bottom: (1) Hosto, Keith, Fleming check before mirror. (2) Westphal packs for NROTC tests. (3) The boys will have their bull sessions. KADET KALENDAR-- continued he used to clean his rille. St. Pat’s dance is enjoyed by all, ami Irish doings are popular in the mess hall. The long ten-day spring vaca- tion arrives. Col. and Mrs. Moore escort over 30 cadets on de luxe tour of the Hast, including Washington, Annapolis, New York, and West Point. They didn’t miss a thing Statue of Liberty, automat. United Nations, T.V. shows, good food, Chinatown, and all the rest. Marti- nie paints New York a pale pink. Other cadets enjoy ten days at home. Apr. to Apr. 22 — Government Inspection date set for April 16. Military Department steps up program. U.S. Air force Drum and Bugle Corps, nationally famous, gives marvel- ous exhibition, anti corps joins them in retreat ceremony. Gen. 1 lughes again visits and reviews the battalion. Latin-American cadets win great applause with presentation of “Red Velvet Goat.” Glenn Morris tells of the future of electricity. The big push is on for G.I. Ed Thomas’s clippers run a hot box. Big military day arrives, after cadets have shined barracks, uniforms, and rifles to perfection. Lt. Col. G. L. Prine and Capt. L. A. Chateau give corps a thorough inspection. 1 hey can find little wrong in the barracks, and entire corps rises to occasion with magnificent per- formance. Weekend of relaxation is granted, and Senior privileges start. Dave Parker named on All-District cage team. Cadespians again score with two one-act plays, “The Dark Rider” and There’s One in Every Company. Juniors plan brilliant commencement ball. Daylight saving time gives extra hour of light after evening mess. Boating on the river and horseback riding become increasingly popular with warm spring days. Golf team heads to- ward great season by winning first five matches. Track team bumps Burroughs, Principia, Alton, and Bethalto, but loses to Codasco and also in triangular meet. But the thinclads look good. Baseball and tennis teams have rocky road. Maj. Gen. E. B. Sebree visits Western, is re- ceived with honors, and speaks to corps. Arsenic and Old Lace” selected for Senior play. Apr. 2 J to Alai 0 These last weeks must be recorded by proxy, as the RECALL at last has been fi nished and is going to press. Mothers are honored by reception and special dress parade on Mothers I )av. May 9. Also Wes- tern’s brilliant Science Fair is held on that day, and many an embryonic Edison displays his science project of the year. Sidewalk tennis comes into its own. Big plans are made for Western ' s most significant commencement in years, the 75th Anniversary Commencement. And now the final w ' eeks. Baccalaureate Services and dress parade on May 23. hinal exams keep everyone sweating. Seniors make smash hit with Arsenic and Old Lace.’ Visitors crowd the campus, and the little refreshment booth goes up by canteen for Belcher’s benefit. Bright Lower School cadets graduate on Saturday morning. Military awards are made. Largest crowd of old boys in years returns for 73th Anniversary reunion. Old grads have luncheon and memorial service, and review the farewell dress parade at 1 :43, as band plays Auld Lang Syne” and “Home Sweet Home.” Military and riding exhibitions entertain throng. Band concert on the campus. Then the final night of the 75th year. Couples pack gym for the brilliant Junior Prom, featur- ed by Senior profiles on the walls and the traditional grand march beneath the arch of sabers. Many stroll on the campus for last time. Col. Jackson holds reception for parents and visitors in the parlors. Graduation! Eighty Seniors receive diplomas as members of the 75th Class, 1954. Honors are announced, the valedictory and salutatory addresses are delivered, and the Senior Farewell” is sung. Classes advance. The last formation is around the flag, as the Seniors lower “Old Glory” for the final time. Goodbye’s are spoken and hands are clasped at the Memorial Gate. I he 75th Anniversary Class takes it place in Western history. It was a good year. Best of luck, classmates, and best wishes to underclassmen for next year! ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY ... . S. Ashen-Brenner Studios, 4054 Lindell, Blvd. St. Louis, Mo. W.M.A. Camera Club. ENGRAVING ... G. R. Grubb and Co., Artists and Engravers, Champaign, 111. PRINTING ... Brown-Hornsey Printing Corp., 701 Henry St., Alton, 111. COVERS ... Becktold Company, 2705 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. ADVERTISING ... , , . . . . 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SHELL PRODUCTS OLDEST OLDS DEALER IN ST. LOUIS Cars Called For and Delivered Flanders 0800 6612 Clayton Road Richmond Heights 17, Mo. 3400 So. Kingshighway St. Louis 9, Mo. BEST WISHES TO THE SENIOR CLASS W. J. REEDER and SON SHOE REPAIRING 1663 Washington Ave. Alton, 111. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND — 144 — CONGRATULATIONS Compliments of TO THE CLASS OF 1954 ♦ ♦ MR. and MRS. V ' ALTON, ILLINOIS HAROLD O. FARMER BEST OF LUCK TO THE Compliments of CLASS OF 1954 R. H. NAGEL, Class ’31 MR. and MRS. Paducah, Kentucky DAVID FINE 325 Wallace Lane Paducah, Kentucky FIERGE AUTO PARTS Compliments of 40th Broadway IRVING P. BRIGHT CO. Quincy, Illinois Paducah, Kentucky ♦ LATE MODEL WRECKS A SPECIALTY Phone: Quincy 939 L. J. LANGER LUMBER CO. 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Statfn STATEN FUNERAL HOME Alton Illinois Best Wishes to Faculty and Cadets of Western Military Academy Phone 2-3215 Custom Dressing BELLE STREET POULTRY MARKET WHOLESALE and RETAIL FANCY EGGS and POULTRY Frank Malloy, Prop. 700 Belle Street Alton, Illinois OBERLING MOTOR SALES NEW AND USED CARS OF ALL MAKES Home of Fine Used Cars Largest Used Car Lot in Quincy Tel. 86 or 87 12th-Locust Quincy, Illinois 146 WE WISH THE CLASS OF ’54 THE BEST OF LUCK HENRY SCHWARTZ, Inc. B and R DRY GOODS CO. AND 1401 Washington TEEN-TOGS CO. St. Louis 3, Missouri St. Louis Compliments of HAM MERV TAXI COMPANY GArfield 1130 Judy March Creations Sidney FRAGER Company 215 Market St. Dial 2-2300 ALTON, ILLINOIS Union Drivers 1216 Washington Ave. St. Louis 3, Mo. Nationally Advertised Brands Infants ' and Children’s Wear Exclusively VON SOOSTEN CO. ACCOUNTING MACHINES EXCLUSIVELY BROIDA BROS. JOBBING COMPANY, Inc. 804 Pine St. (2nd Floor), St. Louis 1, Missouri 1500 Washington ♦ Dealers For St. Louis Missouri NEW BURROUGHS ADDING MACHINES GREETINGS FROM THE FRAGERS ALFRED Compliments of FLORENCE MALCOLM EAST END GROCERY ROZANNE JAYNE 1322 E. Broadway Alton, 111. RONALD — 147 — Jules Pierlmv THE PARKMOOR ALL-CREAM ICE CREAM and DELICIOUS SANDWICHES 5 Ideations in St. Louis Compliments of BIG FOUR HAULING COMPANY Parkview 4242 7603 Forsythe Clayton a, Mo. CONSUMERS GROCERY COMPANY 8th and Clark St. Louis, Mo. MAin 0566 INSTITUTIONAL FOOD SPECIALISTS Compliments of MARCELLA CAB CO., Inc. 4814 Page St. Louis Missouri BEST WISHES TO THE SENIOR CLASS GUSTINE CLEANERS 3829 Gustine Ave. St. Louis, Missouri EICHENBERG SONS Wholesalers of GENERAL MERCHANDISE 1312 Washington Ave. St. Louis Missouri Compliments of CLIFFE’S DELICATESSEN 3772 Chippewa St. Louis Missouri 148 — CONTINENTAL ENGINES NATIONAL AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY Compliments of PHIL REILLEY BUICK CO. 110 Illinois Ave. East St. Louis, Illinois Alton Illinois WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS THE JOHN S. PAZDERA INSURANCE AGENCY BELLEVILLE LINEN SERVICE, Inc. 1423 W. Main Street Belleville, Illinois COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE A Complete 1047 State Street Telephone East St. Louis, 111. UPton 3-2607 TOWEL - UNIFORM - LINEN RENTAL SERVICE Phone 7484 Compliments of Compliments of DR. N. S. VITALE DR. A. J. VITALE DR. JOS. E. CACIOPPO St. Louis, Missouri THE KEYSTONE HOTEL 402 E. Broadway Alton Illinois WILLIAM (BILLY) LYNN Compliments of LICENSED BONDSMAN YE OLE TAVERN Room 14 Gus Giatros, Prop. Arcade Building East St. Louis, Illinois — 149 ALTON CREAMERY BRING YOUR BUILDING PROBLEM TO US Purveyors o£ BUTTER, CHEESE and CREAMO GINTER-WARDEIN CO. Wholesale Only Lumber - Millwork - Paints - Roofing Insulation 802 East Broadway PHONE 3-3588 ALTON, ILL. 450 Front St. Alton, Illinois BUCK’S PAINT AND FLOOR CROWN FIXTURE SUPPLY COVERING STORE CO., Inc, George F. Hoering, Mgr. RESTAURANT ARMSTRONG RUBBER TILE BAR and JANITOR SUPPLIES ARMSTRONG ASPHALT TILE FIXTURES ARMSTRONG LINOLEUM TILE STAINLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT SHADES - KIRSCH RODS Phone 3-5503 655 East Broadway Alton, Illinois 100 George St. Alton, Illinois BROWN MOTOR LINES Compliments of DE LUXE BUS SERVICE THE LEWIS and CLARK To and From St. Louis BRIDGES Alton, Illinois 225 Wilson Avenue Alton, Illinois Phone: Alton 3-6546 COMPLIMENTS TO E. REED KLAUS THE SENIOR CLASS AND ASSOCIATES OF WESTERN MILITARY ACADEMY FAULSTICH BOOKKEEPING SERVICE CIGAR STORE 119 Market St. Alton, 111. 2400 Alby St. Alton, 111. Operated by “Lou” Schwege l Brothers “Vic” — 150 — Compliments of HARRY F. HEMPHILL AGENCY Phone 3-3584 651 E. Broadway Alton, III. Compliments of PETERS’ GIFT SHOP 2510 College Avenue Phone 2-4611 Alton, 111. COURTESY . l7 . SERVICE ALTON FLORAL CO. Est. 1908 LEO WILLIS 607 East Broadway Alton, Illinois WILLIAMSON PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS 2500 College Ave. Alton, 111. MILTON GREENHOUSES Joe Schroedek, Prop. CUT FLOWERS POTTED PLANTS FUNERAL DESIGNS We Telegraph Flowers Anywhere 1204 Milton Road Alton, Illinois Dial 2-1732 SUPERIOR CARPET CO. A. A. Graves and Sons Dealers in FINE BROADLOOM RUGS and CARPETS CERTIFIED GULISTAN DEALER Complete Carpet Work Room Expert Installation McGEE - ROXBURY - ART LOOM FIRTH - DOWNS 1636 Main St. Dial 3-8141 Alton, Illinois Compliments of MILTON ROAD CLEANERS The Home of Beautiful Cleaning SANITONE 1120 Milton Road Alton, 111. Phone 2-9231 MOONLIGHT INN CHICKEN and STEAK DINNERS Go east on College Avenue and north on Fosterburg Road Phone: Alton 2-4620 - 151 — Compliments of EAST SIDE LINEN SERVICE, Inc. THE RECORD CENTER We Furnish 107-113 West Fourth St. Alton, 111. APRONS - UNIFORMS ♦ ♦ TOWELS and TABLECLOTHS Free Delivery to Western ON RENTAL BASIS Just Call 2-2762 Phone UPton 5-1244 408 East Broadway East St. Louis, 111. Compliments of Compliments of SUNNY SHIELDS PAUL W. S. ABT Class of 1928 MUSIC - JEWELRY East St. Louis Illinois YOUNG BUNDY Compliments of MOTORS, Inc. BLACKBURN CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH MOTOR COMPANY Bridge 5312 LINCOLN-MERCURY 806 St. Louis Ave. East St. Louis Illinois East St. Louis Illinois KEIFLEIN’S NATIONAL CAFE JIM LADAS TAVERN 301 Missouri Avenue 4th and Missouri East St. Louis Illinois East St. Louis Illinois — 152 - — —


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