Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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

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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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SENIORS JAMES PAUL GRUWELL 5 YEARS 415 6th Ave. , Tacoma, Wash. No one enjoyed campus life more than Jim did. He was here for five years, and he crowded into every hour all of the activities in which he could participate. As the result, he won unusual honors in academics, military work, athletics, publications, class affairs, and what have you? Only a look at his achievements can give an idea of his success here. He was an “eager beaver” for any task. Regarded as a hard worker and a swell fellow, Jim should go far in this world. DIEGO GEORGE HAASE 4 YEARS San Isidro, Espana 567, Buenos Aires, Argentina Diego was certainly one of the highest- spirited members of the class and a true gentleman. He was wont to have many big ideas in his head, but he pushed them out for newer and bigger ideas. Haase was very interesting for his command of different languages, especially German, Spanish, and English. He had much to tell about Argentina. Diego was probably most colorful on the soccer field, but he will always be remembered as one of the most colorful Seniors in all respects. JOSEPH THOMAS HAMILTON 1 1 2 YEARS 703 Oak St. . Mitchell, Ind. Here was a boy whom we were all glad to know. He made himself a worthy member of the class and joined the ranks of those who will be forgotten last. Hamilton was a happy character who did not let anything erase the omni- present smile which he always wore. All of his friends will wish for him many prosperous years after the Class of 1956 disbands. 28