Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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 -

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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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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 —