Blake School - Reflections / Call O Pan Yearbook (Hopkins, MN)

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Charles Douglas Holcombe Entered Blake in 1948 Dramatics Association VI; Glee Club VI; Football VI; Basketball VI; Baseball VI, V. “An abridgement of all that is pleasant in man.”—Cold smith iustavus Adolphus Since coming to Blake in the eighth grade, Doug lias proved himself to Ik a good student and fine athlete, as well as an actor of note. With the Dramatics Association this year. Doug stole the show in the play, “If Men Played Cards as Wo-cm Do with his hilarious ad-libbing. On the athletic field he did more than his share in football as center linebacker bv brilliantly diagnosing almost every plav and stopping it. Many were the arguments between l-arson and Hole as to bow-many of the opposing players would have to Ik carried from the field l ecause of hard tackling. Last spring Doug displayed his talents on the taseball diamond by twirling his “slow, slower, and disgusting ball for the Bruins. This past winter Doug could Ik seen taking his famous “over the ear shot and any number of other assorted shots for Mr. Lundholm’s cagers. Scholastically Doug has ranked quite high in his class, and his name has appeared frequently on the Honor Roll. Outside the school. Doug has attended Luther League every Sunday night: he has been president of the organization for the last two years. Hole was one of the many to lose their Senior rings to one of the fairer sex. and could thus be often seen on his favorite stamping grounds in Edina. However, what his fellow students will remember Doug for most of all is his g Mxl sense of humor and his ability to get along well with everyone he meets. His wit and good nature have made him well liked bv both his classmates and faculty. There is no doubt that his friendships will grow through his four years at (iustavus. 34

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Christopher Beistle HefFelfinger Kntered Blake in 1943 (»lcc Club VI, V—President VI; Dramatics Association VI, V—Stage Manager VI; 1’iiion; Football VI, V; Swimming VI. V, IV. Ill; Baseball VI. “Idleness is an appendix to nobility. —Burton Stanford If you ever walked into the Senior Room this year, the chances are that the first thing you noticed was a massive form reclining on the couch, mumbling about the latest math test. 'This was “Kitty. Whenever he stirs himself to action, however, Kit really puts forth bis best. For four years he has been a Hartmann man, winning more firsts in the two hundred yard free-style alone than you can count. In football he was a tough center to move, and playing center for Mr. Glenn’s “T formation isn’t the easiest job in the world. Kit has contributed quite a bit to school spirit with his participation in extra-curricular activities. Scholastically, he has been in the upper half of the class most of the time. Kit has spent his summers fighting forest fires with the wild Indians up in Canada. His stories about Minaki, Ontario, are well known to every member of the class of 53. Kit has fun wherever he goes, and he makes bis friends have fun when they are with him. He is usually happiest on weekends, as he has lost and found his ring a number of times during the last year. We are sure that wherever Kit goes, he will win the respect and admiration of every one he meets. KITTY” HEFF 33

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Maclay Reed Hyde Entered Blake in 1945 Student Council VI; I’nion—President 1: Dramatics Association VI: Glee Club VI; Athletic Association; Brown Captain; Football VI, V; Hockey VI, V; Golf VI. V. He is as full of valour as of kindness, princely in both. —Shakespeare Harvard When Seniors gather for a hull session in the Senior Room, one can almost always hear the sounds of Clip. (lip. Gip coining from the group. As soon as this hap|K ns. Mac Hyde can be seen turning red: and slowly a large smile will form on his face, a smile which lias heen compared to the grill on a new Buick by several of the more observant Seniors. Mac’s nickname has caused much consternation among members of the fairer sex. but to the all-knowing Seniors it is a source of constant amusement. Throughout this year Mac has somehow managed to participate in nearly every student activity at Blake. His being elected President of the Union, a member of the Student Council, and Captain of the Browns is ample proof of his leadership ability and popularity. Mac is also an outstanding athlete. As quarter-back of the football team, he guided the Bears to the M.I.S.L. championship. Mac is also a star goalie and a stalwart of the Golf team. One fact, little known by most of his classmates, is that Mac is an accomplished musician. He plays several instruments including the clarinet and his latest, the guitar. Mac has liven approached many times in hopes that he would condescend to display his musical talents, but his modest character has forced him to refuse. Seriously though. Mac’s easy-going, amiable manner has succeeded in making him many good friends at Blake: and that trait, along with his ability to smile when he is being kidded, is liound to serve him well and make him many more friends at Harvard. 35