Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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 —

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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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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.