Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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SENIORS SERGIO GARCIA “CHICO’’ Perineos 608 Colonia Jardin, Monterrey, N.L., Mex. 2 Years Two years ago, a quiet, shy fellow from down “Mehico way” came to Western. Changes in language and customs presented only slight obstacles to Garcia, who, with determination and good will, soon mastered lx th. 1 1 is friendliness and sincerity rate him tops with his classmates. He will always ! e remembered as a true gentleman and a fine cadet. Cade I Corporal; Cades plans , Dance Committee. years; Ridmy, 1 year; Senior — GEORGE KENNETT GILBERT 11 Berkley Lane, Ladue, Mo. HEAD 4 Years Compiling an admirable four-year record, George Gilliert was one of the outstanding members of the Class of ' 55. In scholar- ship, he was a three-year member of the Club 400. He ranked high in military, publications, athletics, and other activities. In fact, he was good at anything that he tried. George, with his intelligence, ability, and Iriendliness, should go far on the road to success. Cadet Captain: Barracks Chief of “B”; “Recall” Staff; Shrapnel ” Staff, 2 years; Co-Senior Editor of “Shrapnel ; 400 Ctuh, ) years; Treasurer of 400 Club, 1 year; Senior Dance Committee; Senior Class Secretary; 400 Club Scholarship .lledal, 2 years; .llilitary Theory .lledal, 1 year; Quill and Scroll; Honor Guard, 2 years; “C Football, I year; “ B Football, 2 years; “C” Basketball, 1 year; “ B Basketball, 2 years; B” Baseball, 2 years ; Aalional Honor Society. ROBERTO GONZALEZ TORRES BOB Eugenio Sue 19, Col. Palanco, Mexico, D.F., Mex. 2 Years Bob is one of the finest-looking Mexican cadets to attend Western. He entered school two years ago knowing very little English. Since then he has mastered the language and has en- riched both himself and his schoolmates by his contributions to cadet life. He was an excellent soccer player, and he took part in other activities. He has won the liking and best wishes of all. Cadet Corporal; “A Soccer, 2 years; Cadespians, 2 years; Ridiny, 1 year; Senior Dance Committee. - 26 -

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CLASS OF ’55 WILBUR HUGH ELAM “CY” Route 2, Auvasse, Mo. 2 Years Being somewhat on t lie quiet side did not stop VVilliur from making a fine two-year record at Western. He participated in many activities and gained success in all of them. He was a good athlete. Wilbur always went about his tasks smiling and happy. Truly it will be a long time before Western has a liner cadet than Wilbur Elam. Cadet Sergeant First C lass; Asst. Floor Chief: 3rd oj “C ; Senior Dame Committee; I arsitg Football, I gear; “If Club, 1 gear; If” basketball. I gear; “,ll basketball, l gear; ” b” baseball, 1 gear. LEO A. FISHER, III. SKIP” 7552 Wydown, Clayton 5, Mo. 4 Years Just to say that he was a “regular guy” is an under-estimate of Leo’s character. It is true that he always greeted everyone with a smile and had a tale to tell. But more than that, he was a diligent student and a conscientious friend to everyone. We can never forget how “Skip ' s” humorous interpretations of campus life chased away our blues. Leo’s classmates wish 100 per cent that he will have a happy and successful future. Cadet .Master Sergeant; “ Shrapnel ’ Staff , 2 gears; Recall Staff; Cadespians, 2 gears; Senior Dance Committee. JACK STANLEY FISHMAN JAG” 7441 Tulane, University City, Mo. 5 Years Jack was another veteran five-year man in the class. His contribution to the class was friendship, something that cannot be bought. His reliability and willingness to work made him invaluable in many projects. Jack was rated as one of the most loyal and trusted of the Senior Class. Cadet Sergeant First Class; “ Recall business Staff; Senior Dance Committee; “ Shrapnel ” Circulation Staff, 1 gear; Chorus, 2 gears; “ D” Football, l gear; “ b” Football, l gear; . I football, 1 gear; “C” basketball, I gear; “JV” Wrestling, 2 gears.

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CLASS OF 55 RALPH LOUIS HILL 6268 Loran, St. Louis. Mo. •PORK CHOPS 4 Years Ralph was a loyal and hard-working memlier of the Class of ‘55. When work was piling up. he always came with Ins care-free attitude, and it seemed that after he arrived, there was nothing else to do. Ilis even temper and winning smile demanded the respect and trust of his comrades. With his many tine qualities, Ralph will he heard from in the future. The liest of luck to him. Cadet Master Sergeant; Floor Clue , 2nd oj A ; Cadespians, 1 gear; R” Soccer, 2 years; Senior Dance Committee. JOE LEWIS HOLSEN “PUPPY” 420 E. Main St., Carmi, 111. 4 Years Coming to Western after his father and his brother l efore him, Joe has made an ex cellent record in every phase ol W.M.A. life. In four years here, he has risen quietly to the pinnacle of success. Pup”, as he was affectionately called hv his classmates, was ambitious and always strove for the l est. Ilis amiable nature won him hosts of friends. A consistent stalwart on the basketl all floor, Joe was always good for a sports discussion. We wish that there were more Holsens. Cadet Second Lieutenant; Floor ChieJ, Third oj C”; Sergeant- at-Arms, Junior Year; Captain oj Varsity Raskethatt team; Honor (iuard, 1 year; “C” Raskethatt, 1 year; “ R Raskelhalt, 1 year; “A Raskethatt , 2 years; “ C” Football , 2 years; R Football, 1 year ; “ R” Rasebalt, 1 year; Alt- ARC Raskethatt learn. ARCHIE W. HOOSER “DUCK” 815 W. Oak St., Carmi, 111. 4 Years In four years at Western, Archie excelled in everything that he attempted, and there wasn’t much that he didn’t attempt. Football, music, publications, school work, military — he gave his efforts to all. He had a great capacity for work. It is the opinion of all that Archie will make a great record in the future. Best of luck to the likable chap from Carmi. Cadet Captain; Xalional Honor Society; Asst. Rarracks ChieJ oj “E”; “ Shrapnel Staff, 5 years; Co-editor, 1 year; Rusiness and Editorial Staffs oj Recall”; Assoc. Editor oj Academic Section ; Cadespians, 5 years; Thespians, 2 years; Rand. 4 years; Rand Commander; Winner in music contests; Riding Club, 1 year; IF Club, 2 years; Senior Dance Committee; Club 400 Afedat, 2 years: Qui t and Scroll, 2 years; R” Football, 2 years; Varsity Football. 2 years; R Raskethatt , 2 years; R” Soi-cer, 1 year.