Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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 —

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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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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 —