Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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

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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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CLASS OF 1930 FRANK W. BERRY 2 YEARS 7339 Clyde Ave. , Chicago, 49, 111. It took Snorkle only four and one-half hours tocome to Western, but once on the campus he transferred his stay into tremendous achievements. Frank was our Sergeant -Major, and he gained recognition because of hiseasy-to-get-along-with attitude. He was just a two-year man, but he won respect in athletics, military, and all other activities which he entered. Frank has his sights well trained on a successful future. OLIVER ALEXANDER BERWIN, JR. 4 YEARS 5452 Delor St. , St. Louis, Mo. Ollie had an appreciation of the lighter side of life which made him good company, but he also had ability to get things done. He reached important positions in military, soccer, RECALL work, and other activities. He was a captain in the cadet corps. Ollie had an unbounded friendliness and loyalty, which will bring him followers throughout life. HUMBERT FRANCIS BIASELLA, JR. 2 YEARS 6906 West 73rd St. , Overland Park, Kansas Good nature and drive are valuable character traits for any individual, and Bert had these. They should enable him to go far in future life. He was very likable, and he contributed much to campus life, both in fun and seriousness. Many a gathering was made complete by his presence. Though he was here only two years, Biasella won a lasting place in the hearts of his classmates, who wish for him the very best in the years to come. 21 Aik V