Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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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

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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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SENIORS JAMES L. MELCHER Melgh' Stanton, Nebr. 1 Ygc From the great State of Nebraska came this fine cadet to win a real place in th Class of 1957. He was loyal and friendly, and he gained high standing with everyon in school. Whatever Jim started he always finished. Senior Dance Committeef A Football, 1 year,' A Soccer, 1 year. PATRICIO MIGUEL Patel Guayaleio 212 Sur., Col. del Valle, 3 Yea: Monterrey, N.L., Mex. Miguel was a quiet but very likable cadet. He tackled every job in his serioi. manner and accomplished it. His all-round record is one to be proud of. Cadetpiam, 1 yearg Senior Dante Committeeg C Football, 1 year,' Swimming Team, year, B Tennis, 1 year. CLYDE PHILIP MULCAHY PhiI' 1909 Washington Ave., Cairo, lll. 3 Yea: Phil was one of the very best students in the Class of '57, but with his many sterlin qualities, he won distinction in.many fields. He was earnest, but not too quiet for fun. H record promises outstanding success in the future. Cadet 2nd Lieut., Platoon Leader, ltt of D Co.: Floor Chief, 2nd of A ,' MTO, 2 year Club 400, 3 year5,' Military Efficiency Award: Publicatiom, 2 yearn junior and Senior Dani Committeexf Honor Guard, 2 yean,' Riding Club, 1 yearq Croti Country, 1 yearf B Soccer. year,' C Football Manager, 1 year,' RECALL Buxinexx Staff, JOHN ACKER MUNN, JR. Jack 18538 lnkster Rd., Detroit 19, Mich. IW Yeai ln a year and a half, Jack established himself in the realm of athletics and in th hearts of his classmates. Because of his short time at W.M.A., he did not have a chance t spread out as far as some others, but he made the most of his opportunities. We'll neve forget him. Cadet Sgt., Platoon Sgt. in C Co.,' Ant. Floor Cbief, lit of E ,' Senior Dance Committei Cade.vpian.r,' A Football, 1 year,' JV Basketball, 1 year,' B Bafeball. 24