August 21, 1945

To Whom It May Concern:

I am very happy to testify as to the personality, efficiency,
and dependability of Elmer i. Schaake, who has been employed as one of
our Physical Directors for the Army Specialized Training Program here
at the University of Kansas. Mr. Schaake has also directed classes in
Physical Education for civilians, and for the past year, he has handled
classes in the V-12 Naval Program. In addition to the physical education
work, Mr. Schaake has been Assistant ‘Football Coach to our Head Coach,
Mr. Henry Shenk. He has also been my First Assistant in Varsity Basket-
ball.

Mr. Schaake first began his work with us on August 1, 1943,
and terminated, August 1, 1945, to accept a position at Dinuba, Calif-
ornia. This move was necessitated on accoiint of health conditions of his
family. I have known Mr. Blmer Schaake since his high school days, and
he is a sterling athelete, a splendid competitor, and a fine gentleman.
He has also conducted himself, both on and off the atheletic field, in
a most pleasing and satisfactory manner. lie has been « fine example to
young manhood. He is clean, capable, and leads his men by the power of
a Mr. Schaake is married and has
two. chi .

I am very happy to recommend him to you without reservation
or evasion.

 

Varsity Basketball Loach
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