Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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seniors RICHARD L. FIELDS 3 YEARS 1725 Noble Ave., Springfield. 111. The Bird has added greatly to his plumage during his three-year stay at Western. As for feathers in his cap, he was a high-ranking cadet officer, an outstanding student, and a Spanish enthusiast. What did all of this mean? Simply that Dick gave much to the Class of ' 56, and his harvest has been a rich one. As the result, say Hello to sunny Florida from your old buddies. They will envy you. MELVYN CHARLES FISCHER 5 YEARS 4304 West 227th St. , Cleveland, Ohio Perhaps no one in the Senior Class has made more improvement here than Mel Fischer. He was one of the elite group who weathered five years at Western. His class- mates will remember his horsemanship. An intellectual giant in military classes, Lieut. Fischer painstakingly jotted down verbatim the quintessence of instruction. Those who knew Mel as a Freshman and also as a Senior can vouch for his capabilities. Good luckl DONALD LEE FLEMING 4 YEARS 1521 Louisville, St. Louis, Mo. Four years ago a new face was beginning to be noticed by cadets. Its ownerwas Don Fleming. This face matured, and so did the body and the mind. Don excelled in athletics. He loved the out-of-doors. Don learned all of the ropes” and has played the game well. Popularity with the fair sex won him many feminine friends. But Don ' s affections were not limited to girls. He will always hold a warm spot in his heart for his comrades at Western. Won ' t you, Don? 26

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cuss of nt JOHN O. ESSNER 2 YEARS 544 Princeton PI. , Madisonville, Ky. John was a fellow who, once he became enthusiastic about something, followed it to the very end and derived great satisfaction from his achievements. He attacked all of his problems aggressively and usually conquered them. He had an independent mind of his own. John was a nice individual to have around and was a worthy member of the Class of 1956. MARION MERLE ESTES 2 YEARS 1114 N. Somerville, Pampa, Tex. The Lone Star State could not have had a better rep- resentative then Estes. He had an agreeable manner and a sense ot humor. Tex had the ability to make light of un- pleasant matters, and that traitcarried him through difficult situations. Tex was one of the best athletes in school. He made his mark in sports. He had a facility for making friends, and the members of the Class of ' 56 are proud to have known him. WILLIAM LEWIS FARMER 4 YEARS 424 E. Water St. , Pinckneyville, 111. Loyalty and sincerity were Bill ' s chief traits. In his quiet but earnest way, he won distinction in many fields- - music, publications, academics, military work, etc. He had the knack of working harmoniously with any group, and he had a thoughtfulness of others. Bill was one Senior whom his classmates can never forget.

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am of 1056 ARTURO GONZALEZ 2 YEARS P. Mier 1186 Pte., Monterrey, N.L. , Mex. Arturo turned out to be one of the finest Mexican cadets that we have ever known. He accomplished much in his studies and in sports at Western. Besides being popular, he was a hard worker. He showed his prowess by playing an excellent game of golf on the W.M.A. team for two years. His classmates wish for him a continued pattern of success after he returns to Mexico. RICHARD GREBE 3 1 2 YEARS 4833 Oleatha, St. Louis, Mo. A fellow who has every right to look back upon his days at Western with pride is Dick Grebe, who has made a good all-round record here. Dick was always modest about dis- playing his many talents. He did not appear to study too hard, but he upheld high academic standards. Dick ' s class- mates know that when he ventures on his life career, he will be an even greater success. JAMES ALLEN GREESON, JR. 4 YEARS 2420 N. Taylor St., Little Rock, Ark. With ambition and singleness of purpose, Jim Greeson set out four years ago to seize the opportunities offered at Western. Known to be aggressive, he failed in nothing. He had a good deal of the friendliness and charm of the South. Jim ' s capacity for enjoying life made playing, working, and living with him a pleasure. Best wishes to a swell fellow. 27