Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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SENIORS JERRY 0'DAN KURTZ HoIIywood' 1304 Circle Dr., Fulton, Mo. 4M Yea' Jerry had a jovial and carefree nature. He was a fine person to have around and wc a worthy member of the class. In his cooperative way, he did much more than many peopl will ever give him credit for. Somehow, we feel that Jerry will reach his goal. Cadet M!Sgt., Cadespians, 1 year,' Class Dance Committees, 3 years, Riding Club, 4 years Circulation Staff of the Shrapnel ',' Rifle Team, 2 years,' Swimming Team Manager, 3 years Band,' B Football, B Soccer, B Baseball, Golf, Track, 1 year each. JUAN MIGUEL LAMARCHE .Iuan' Cesar Nicolas Penson 57, Ciudad I Yea Trujillo, Dominican Republic, West Indies Although he was here for only one year, Juan was immediately accepted as a friendl' fellow, easy to get along with. He was a fine cadet, and his classmates wish their Latin American friend the best of luck, no matter what he may do. Asst. Squad Leader: JV Basketbally 1 year. THOMAS DAVID LEWIS I-Ollie 9227 Bellefontaine Rd., St. Louis lb Yea County 15, Mo. ln a very short time Tom made a definite impression. He had few enemies ar many friends. His brief stay' was all that kept him from many more honors, for he showe genuine ability. Cadet Sgt., Platoon Sgt., lst of A Co. Asst. Floor Chief, 2nd of A g RECALL Basin Stafff Riding Clubs Senior Dance Committee. DAVID ALAN LONG Davy 716 W. Northcrest Ave., Peoria, Ill. 3 Ye Dave packed a lot of dynamite in a small package. He was superior in every sp that he tried, but he also won distinction in military and academic fields. His many friel believe that his natural ability will carry him to success. Cadet M!Sgt., Leader 2nd Platoon of C , Floor Chief, 2nd of C ,' Class Dance Commit 3 years: Cadespians, 2 years, Freshman Class President, Top New Man Medal, Honor Gu 2 yearsf Varsity Football, 2 years, C Football, 1 year,' C Basketball, 1 year,' IV Basket 1 yearg Varsity Track, 2 years: Riding Club. 2 years: W Club. 22

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C ASS of 1957 DONALD VICTOR S. JOHNSON Big Bertha 8025 S. Maryland, Chicago 19, Ill. 4 Years ln his four years at Western, he made a record of steady progress. He advanced in academics, and in his favorite field of military work he won great honors. He never hesitated to give his time and efforts and his friendship. His position in this Senior Class is solid and assured. lrt Lieut., Battalion Adjutant: Bugle Band. 5 yearn Riding Club, 1 year,' Clan Dance Cornmitteet, 4 yearn Cadefpiani, 2 yearn Thespianf. 1 year,' Soccer, 1 year,' Soccer Manager, 1 year. DOUGLAS CHARLES KEITH The Voice 8112 Colmar Dr., Clayton 24, Mo. 5 Years ln five years at Western, Doug excelled in everything that he attempted, and there was not much that he didn't attempt. Athletics, publications, school work, military, and all activities gave him opportunities for accomplishment. He can claim one of the very best all-round records in the Senior Class. Cadet Capt.. Battalion Exec. Officerf Chief of B Barrackn MTO, 2 yearn Chicago Tribune Silver Medal in '56, Gold Medal in '57g Outitanding Non-Com. Officer? Medal in '55g Clan Dance Cornmitteer, 5 yearn Lower School Prefidentf Frexhman Vice-Preridentg Sophomore Pretie dent,' junior Prexidentg Senior Vice-Preridentj B Soccer, 2 yearn B Track. IV Track, Var- :ity Track, and B Football, 1 year each,' Varfity Football, 2 yearn W Club, 2 yearn National Honor Society. MICHAEL LOREN KIRKPATRICK Kir 7th Sf., M9ftOp0llS, 3 Yegrg Mike had three years at Western that he can be proud of. Friendly and faithful, he quickly gained prominence in many fields. This RECALL is in debt to him for as Business Manager, Photographer, and Editorial Staff member, he poured his time and energy into the book. He was one of the best officers in the battalion. Good work, Mike. Cadet Capt., Company Commander of D ,' Barrackx Chief of A ,' MTO, 2 yearn Military Efficiency Auard: Honor Guard, 2 yearn Cadetpiam and Thetpianr, 2 year: each: junior and Senior Dance Comrnitteen Secretary-Treaxurer of Therpiann Rifle Team IW yearn Riding Club. 3 yearn B Soccer, 1 yearj Butinert Manager of the RECALL. alto in charge of Photography and member of the Editorial Staff: Camera Club, 1 year. EDWARD FRANCIS XAVIER KOCH Louie 2461 Edison Ave., Granite City, lll. 4 Years Ed's record shows all that needs to be said. He was tops in academics, military, sports, and in the eyes of his classmates. He had the true qualities of a leader and a scholar and a real ability to make and hold friends. Cadet Capt., Band Commander: Barracks Chief of D , Club 400, 2 yearn MTO, 2 yearn Scholarfhip medal, 3 Jemertern Cadefpianx, 2 yearx, Therpianr 2 years. Prefident of Thexpianx, 1 year,' Dance Committeef, 4 yearn Band, Glee Club, and Midniten C Football, 1 year. B 1 year, A , 2 yearn B Soccer, 2 yearf, A Soccer, 2 yearn W Club, Z yearn Honorary Mention, All-ABC Grid Tearn,' Bert B Athletey Vice-President. Sophomore Clan: Treaxurer, junior Cla.rn Secretary, Senior Clarn National Honor Society. 21

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CLASS of l95 JIMMY DAN MADDOX Jim 808 W. Kingshighway, Paragould, Ark. 4 Years Like many cadets from Arkansas, Jim was tops. His position as class president speaks for his popularity, his scholastic honors testify to his intelligence and industry, his rank indicates his leadershipg and his athletic record shows courage. The only verdict is, WelI done, Jim. Cadet Capt., Battalion Contrnanderg E Barrackt Chieff Club 4001 MTO,' Honor Guard, 3 year.t,' Military Excellence Awardy lit Sophomore and Frefhman Awardsy Chicago Tribune Silver Medal: lit and 2nd Scholarship Awardsg Cadetpianrg Senior Dance Cornmitteeg Shrapnel Staff: Quill and Scrollf Iunior'ClaJ: Vice-Pre.rident,' Senior Clan Presidentf A , B , and C Football, 1 year each,' W Club, 1 year,' National Honor Society. GRAY MILBURN MAGEE, JR. Butch 613 E. l6th St., Alton, lll. 4 Yeqrs Butch established a great athletic reputation that extended far beyond the Western campus. He excelled in 3 varsity sports, football, basketball, and baseball. His list of honors is so lengthy that no room is left for iust plain complimentary remarks. Cadet 2nd Lieut., Platoon Leaderg Ant. Barracks Chief of C ,' Honor Guardg Cadexpianx, 1 year: Riding Club, 1 year, Shrapnel Staff, 1 year,' Senior Dance Cornmitteeg Frethman Clan Trea.rurer,' Sophomore Clan Sgt.-at-Arm.f,' Junior Clan Secretary, C Football and Basketball CCapt. of C Cageryj, 1 year eachg B Football, 1 year,' B Baseball, 2 year.r,' A Football, 2 year: and co-captain 1 yearp A Basketball, 5 yearsg A Baseball, 2 yearJ,' All-ABC Football and All - Dittrict Honorable Mention, 1 year each, All - ABC Baxketball, 2 yearx, and All -Dittrict, 1 year, Babe Ruth Sporttrnanthip Medal, 1 year,' W Club, 2 yearx, and Pretident of Club, 1 year. STEVEN GEORGE MALAMAS Steve 27l2 Brown St.,Alton, Ill. 4 Years Big Steve at Western threw his weight around and won fame on the football field. He was also one of the great RECALL ad g0-getters during all of his four years. Steve was also noted for his humor and friendliness. RECALL Buxinen Staff, 4 yeartg Riding Club. 1 year, Clan Dance Committees, 3 year:,' D Baxketball and A Soccer Manager, 1 year each, B Football, C Baxketball, IV Football, B Soccer, 1 year each,' A Football, 1 yeary Honorable Mention, All-ABC and All-District Football Tearru, 1 year,' W Club, 1 year. GUSTAVO ADOLFO MEDINA Gus V. Carranza No. 461, San Luis Potosi, S.L.P., Mex. 3 Years Gus really made progress here at W.M.A. and achieved a high. rating among cadets. He won honors in many activities, as he did not hesitate to enter any field. He was very efficient in military and sports. M!Sgt., lst Sgt. of C Co.,' Floor Chief in A ,' Cadespianx, 2 yearrf junior and Senior Dance Cornrnhtee.r,' A Soccer, 1 yearf C Football and B Soccer, 2 year: each,' B Football, 1 year. 23 if