Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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.

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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 —

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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 -