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

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Donald Mitchell McCaull Entered Blake in 1948 Publications; Dramatics Association VI, V: Glee Club VI: Debating V: Short Story Club—President VI; Golf VI. V. IV—Captain VI. I. thus neglecting worldly ends, all dedicated to closeness and the bettering of my mind.’’—Shakespeare Harvard Cum Laude “Xow see here—we’ve just got to put out a six page V m V . 1 ..vSe words. Don McCaull assails the other meinliers of the I ort 1 !M, I ,n ,l ',l1 effort to win supjMirt of his favorite cause. In addition to being an m valuable cog in the Publications Staff and a constant crusader for a bigg1’ ’ ;,n , V d! ° - ’ Don is a man of many other abilities. His feats of taking the dreaded I hysics course without chemistry and of breezing through three years of Spanish in his Senior year add further luster to his well-known scholastic abilities. Athletically, he is the same perfectionist. Many hours of diligent practice have made him an excellent golfer. Last summer he went to the quarter finals of the Minneapolis Star and Tribune Junior Golf Tournament. Although a woman-hater of no ill repute, Don has not allowed this fact to interfere with his social life in the least. He can be found in the midst of the activity at any of the varied and numerous functions held throughout the year. His rendition of the Minnesota rouser was one of the highlights of the social year. Don’s activities in the extra-curricular field are almost too numerous to mention, the significant fact in every case being the expert McCaull touch applied to every effort. Don’s amiable personality and ability to do many things extremely well should carry him far in the years to come. the tin 39

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John Robert Lampe Entered Blake in 1946 Publications; Dramatics Association VI; I’n'on—President VI; Debating VI: I' reach Prize IV. III. “He reads much; lie is a great observer, and he looks quite through the deeds of men.“—Shakespeare Harvard Cum Laude “But look at what hapjjened the last time the Republicans were in! quips the tall young man 1 Kicked up against the bookcase trying to ward oft the angry group of conservatives that surrounds him. John Lampe is engaged in another of these Senior Room political “discussions.’ Throughout the year lie has stood alone against the ruthless opposition that lias tried to discourage his New Deal views with such tactics as smashing his Stevenson pins in the window frame and confiscating the pamphlets he began to distribute at the Homecoming Dance. During the past few years John has devoted much of his spare time to an exhaustive study of history atid politics. John lias also taken a considerable interest in sports, following the Lakers and other teams so avidly that he lias made himself an authority on baseball, basketball, and football. I le has confined his own athletic endeavors to basketball, developing himself into an excellent shot through constant year-round practice. Many consider John to he the class wit. as his subtle humor enables him to conic up with an exceedingly clever remark for nearly any situation. Whether as ace server for the north end of the Senior lunch table, chajK-l speaker, politician, or just a casual observer, John can lie counted on to produce entertainment. Socially, John has remained aloof, preferring intellectual pursuits to the conventional activities and insisting that no girl is worth the expense of date money. The respect that John has won from his classmates leads us to think that lie will surely attain great success at college and in his chosen profession. 38

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Robert Bruce McCrea Entered Blake in 1950 CjIce Club VI, V: Union; Tennis VI, V, IV. “I will follow thee to the last grasp with truth and loyalty. —Shakespeare Princeton Cum laude Anyone for a game of cribbage? is the familiar cry as we enter the Senior Room after lunch. In just a few seconds a hot game is on. When the shouting has stopped and the dust has settled, the group disperses, and a smiling lad named McCrea walks away from the table, having won again. Boh also comes out on top in his studies. Even though he has taken some of the hardest subjects the school can offer, he has maintained a high scholastic average ever since entering Blake as a sophomore. Bob’s mathematical ability is phenomenal, as shown by his nearly always emerging with a hundred after locking horns with one of Mr. Lundholm's fearful tests. His knowledge of science is also considerable, and he often astounds his fellow classmates by launching into an involved discussion in class or during a “Physics for tomorrow session. Bob's brilliance usually draws such remarks as “Einstein, please! or “No, Einstein! Not another hundred! Bob has engaged in many extra-curricular activities; his most recent undertaking has l een that of special photographer. Suddenly you are blinded by a flash of light, and as the spots disappear, you see that Bob has lx en taking revealing pictures for the CALL O’ PAN. Out of school Bob has been active in such aquatic sports as swimming, water skiing, and sailing. Nor does the scenery on the beach pass unnoticed. Bob's friendly personality and consideration of others make him a friend of everyone he meets, so we feel sure he will attain uncommon success in the coming years.