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

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Laurence Joel Keefe Knteml Blake in 1948 Dramatic. Association VI, V; (»lcc Club VI. Ik not first by whom the new arc tried nor yet the last to lay the old aside.”—Pope Grinnell Almost every afternoon a grey and white Pontiac sedan zooms up a winding road and screeches to a stop in front of the school. Within, Larrv Keefe is comfortably seated next to a beautiful female companion. How he is able to participate in athletics and drive his girl around town at the same time is a question often asked by his classmates. The answer is simple, however: ‘‘First interests come first. Larry cannot resist the charms of a fair maiden. He doesn’t say much about his romantic adventures, but, as the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. Next to his girl friend. Larry's car is his most cherished possession. He has made a ritual of washing it and keeping it in top condition. He has gained experience in automotive engineering bv working on some of his classmates' cars. At school, Larry has contributed his fine bass voice to the Glee Club and his acting ability to the Dramatics Association. Those of you who saw The Minor Miracle will undoubtedly recall the dying sailor seated in the front of the life raft—that was Larry. Larry’s pleasant appearance and jovial manner have won him many friends at Blake. With his ability to make friends easily, harry is sure to Ik- a success wherever he goes. •'LARRY” 36

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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

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George Howard Kelby Entered Hlake in 1949 Dramatics Association VI. IV; Glee Club VI. V; Basketball VI. V; Golf VI. V. “Exaggeration is a department of lying. —Gracian Stanford “Say, George, have yon seen any Black Mallards lately? Needless to say, George takes much ribbing from his classmates on the subject t his enthusiasm over hunting. Nonetheless, in spite of all the joking there isn’t a more conscientious sportsman in the entire school. When fall rolls around, George is always the first one out with gun in hand to assail the unsuspecting birds. Since entering Blake in his Freshman year. George has been pursuing school functions with the same zest. Among these activities is his golf, which plays second role only to hunting. In the summer, as soon as George gets his swing in the groove, he can belt the hall around eighteen holes for a sizzling score in the «SO’s. His winter activities center mostly around basketball. There’s a funny thing at out George’s lwsketball; it seems he usually manages to contract a queer ailment (maybe scrofula or dropsy?) that affects his shooting. Nothing serious, however! George has hidden talent too. Besides being a wicked one with a chess hoard, he is quite an accomplished pianist, being able to improvise as lie wishes. The several two-foot piles of platters around his room indicate his love of modern jazz and swing. In the Senior Room George can Ik seen relaxing at a quick game of cribbage. pouring over the New York Times stink quotations, or dickering for the weekend use of the M C with Lampe and Olmsted. At any rate, all of us will be long remembering the gray corduroy pants, the rolled up sleeves, and that familiar shuffle.