Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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ni m: Ti c THE CLASS iif 1956 CLASS OFFICERS Jim Gruwell, Vice-President; Bennie Till, President; Bill Lyon, Secretary-Treasurer

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Maj. Green, Maj. Bresson outfit Cadet Lyon, Smith, L. , Grebe, R. , Haggard, and Hardman meet in A lounge Strawn. after vacation. Rudman, B. shows Rudman, N. and Nelson how to make bed while Kushkin acts as kibitzer. Pazdera, Koch, and Magee, G. gather around an old campus landmark, the cannon in the quadrangle. 18 Note--These pictures were taken by Prom Magazine on the opening day of school last September, 1955. Miss Gotthardt weighs in Brown, M. for sports.

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I M.A SEIIIIRS DOUGLAS R. AHLENIUS 1504 E. Olive St. , Bloomington, 111. 3 YEARS Doug was rather reserved during his first two years at Western, but he came to the front in a big way during his Senior year. He showed a loyalty and a willingness to serve that made him one of the most valuable men in the class. He made a top record in academics, military work, sports, and RECALL activity. Doug was appreciated by both faculty and cadets and was a true gentleman in every respect. IMPORTANT NOTICE I THE ACHIEVEMENT RECORD AND ACTIVITIES OF EACH SENIOR WILL BE FOUND ON PAGES 40 AND 41 OF THIS 1956 RECALL . ROBERT SHAW ALLEN 332 N.E. 28th Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 2 YEARS Happy-go-lucky, handsome Bob achieved a worthy record during his two years at Western. He won fame in athletics and was a prominent member of other activities. He liked to be with people and to engage in various projects. Bob had a clear evaluation of his objectives. Cheerful and friendly, he will be remembered by all of his comrades as one who was active, busy, and happy. OTTO BEAN, JR. Gideon, Mo. 3 YEARS Toot” Bean will always be remembered as one of Western’s basketball greats. He was high scorer on great teams for two years and was near the top in the St. Louis area. But Otto was more than an athlete. He achieved a high standard of leadership and respect. He liked to do things for people, as was shown by his work as circulation manager of the RECALL. Bean had real character and a sense of responsibility. He was one of the originals from Gideon. 20