Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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'Hz-Q I958 - RECALL - I959 'K A THE SENIOR CIRCLE AND TERRACE

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WHY RECALL 1959! Western Military Academy is a place, a spirit, a personality. Against the backdrop of daily activities, many campus residents reflect colorful facets of personality in action and repose. lt is the purpose of the Recall to endeavor to recapture some of these overtones for this sentimental photographic biography of the academic year, 1958-1959. The editors of 1958-1959 Recall in returning to a letterpress type of repro- duction decided to emphasize the personalities of the Corps, some in a general way and some in special prominence. The central and primary theme is Who's Who. The secondary purpose of the Recall is to spotlight those persons in the Western scene who by some conspicuous achievement distinguished themselves. Their achievements made Western history. The editors would be remiss if they did not acknowledge the brutal fact that without the generous and loyal support of the persons, patrons and corporations who paid for the advertisements, there would have been no 1958-1959 edition. ln this regard, special recognition must be given to Mrs. W. E. Erickson, mother of Cadet Erickson who personally interested so many business organizations in the project. Really this volume should be dedicated to her. Likewise the editors wish to thank Mr. Ralph W. Smith for his professional assistance. Of course, the Head- master, the Recall sponsor, pressured the whole project to its happy conclusion. Finally, the editors in the 1958-1959 edition of the Recall beg forgiveness for any error of inclusion or oversight. Such action was purely accidental. Surely there is unlimited praise for all in this cadet attempt to provide the instrument that carves out of the present, the images that shall give the future generations a vivid, living appreciation of life at Western Military Academy in 1958-1959. Editors

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THE LIPERI TENDE T COLONEL RALPH B. JACKSON Colonel Jackson, Western Military Academy l935, is to the manor-born, a Western man. His entire life has been lived on the Western campus. Apart from his years away for college education and military service, he has grown up with the Western tradition. As Super- intendent of the Academy since 1946, he follows in the footsteps of his grandfather, Colonel A. M. Jack- son, one of the Academy founders, and his own father, Colonel Ralph L. Jackson, Western Military Academy l904-l952. Colonel Jackson earned his MA Degree at Wash- ington University, his AB Degree at the University of Chicago. He also attended Princeton University and the University of Colorado. He served as a Lieutenant in the Naval Air Corps. Colonel Jackson knows cadet life as intimately as any cadet. His friendly manner and his sincere concern for the happiness and security of every cadet is appre- ciated by all cadets, patrons, and alumni. His life is Western. dmmistrative Council ss wmer Wiy gulf l Wg 5 s 'RW Left to Right PMST Athletic Director Headmaster. Standing: Superintendent, Director of Admissions, A Social Hostess and Dietitian Comrnandant Nurse lBusiness Manager absent.J