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

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Union, 3 1 Secretary Union, ’3 1 Science Club, ’30, ’31 V Form Declamation Debating, ’30, ’31 Dramatics, ’29, ’3 1 Thorpe Cup Contest, ’3 1 Publications, ’3 1 Baseball Manager, ’3 1 Varsity Club FLETCHER VAN NOSTRAND BOORAEM Entered Blake 1926 Fletch” Flooch” Harvard A man of contention anil a man of strife” Fletch has been an integral part of the class of ’31 since third form days. Although addicted to certain mental lapses, which have brought forth in Vergil class such gems as, ''Mother Earth was her father,” this man of reason has never hesitated to challenge with unanswerable logic any statement or act which seemed questionable to him. He was especially fluent on the Freeport Doctrine and the Greenback Problem, much to the chagrin of Mr. Rittinger; and he came very near convincing Walker that setting up his Clubs warranted the loss of a trick or so. It was perhaps in view of his ability along such lines that Flooch was chosen to prepare the rebuttals for the annual debate. As baseball manager he has proved his ability to perform a difficult job in an efficient way. His mania for absorbing ponderous tomes on figures of history, from pirates to kings, is truly astounding and has produced some very decentish” book reviews for the Torch,” of which he is Literary Editor. This year he revealed a hitherto unsuspected histrionic bent in his interpretation of Sir Launcclot. Outside of occasional flare-ups at some flagrant crime (usually Bailey’s), Fletch is the most amiable of souls, and his abilities and friendliness ought to stand him in good stead at Flarvard. where he is planning to round out his forensic talents. Page Twenty-eight

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Tennis, 27, 28, 29, 30, 3 1 Manager Tennis, 31 Class Basketball, 27, 28 Science Club, 29, 30, 31 Hockey Squad, ’27, 29 Hockey Team, 28, 30, 3 1 Head Usher Dramatics, 3 1 Dramatics, 29 HILTON MOOR BAILEY Entered Blake 1919 Mousie” Moose” Hilt” Leland Stanford He hath eaten me out of house and home.” We don't know what the Senior Room would have been this year without Mousic’s shrill, Oh Dear, uttered in a piercing falsetto, to the edification of the whole claw, especially Bovey. As Walker will tell you. with a tinge of bitterness in his voice, Mousic manages to draw phenomenal cards in two-handed bridge, though perhaps both gentlemen arc a little prone to resort to certain strategic methods which arc not recognized as—shall we say—correct bridge. Hilt’s little brawls with Walt, especially those during the first period, and with other members of our little group, have usually resulted in minor bruises, broken furniture, and much merriment. If Moose has had the worst of it, his shrill cries can be heard distinctly from beneath an overturned chair or a pile of pillows. In his more tender moments he has show'n himself to be a conoisscur of Milton, having memorized all of L'Allcgro, much to the surprise of Clcvc.” His prowess on the rink, where he won his famous nickname, has always been notable, and his speedy hockey will be sorely missed by Blake in the future, as will his skillful performance on the tennis courts. Among other things, this dark, handsome young man has attracted attention as an usher at the functions of the Dramatic Association. Well, we wish him the best of luck in sunny Palo Alto. Page Tuen y-sfim

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Dramatic Association, ’31 French Club, ’30 RICHARD MILLER BOSARD Entered Blake 1924 Dick” Boz” Princeton Silence sweeter is than speech.” Dicky Bosard first came to us in our early days in the Lower School. From that date his cheerful countenance and soothing spirit have always helped to keep peace and quiet among our sometimes raucous group. F.arly in his Senior year, Dick's prowess as an excellent bridge player quickly became apparent. Midst the treacherous hazards of No-Trump bidding, informatory doubles, etc., he never loses his poise and seldom fails to shame his opponents. It did not take Boz long to be recognized as a master student in all subjects, to whom one could go in search of dependable information. Despite his rather miscroscopic handwriting, which had a tendency to make his English comps” a bit succinct, he has achieved excellent grades, and has several times caused even Bovcy to tremble. Due to his ability at rolling his guttural r’s and gargling his liquid I’s he was elected a member, in good standing, of that pleasant and sociable, albeit nerve-wracking, organization well known and justly famous” as the French Club. Dick is a connoisseur of Fords, having changed very advantageously from a modest black and orange roadster to a beautiful blue and white phaeton, which is the pride of his heart. As far as we know, Princeton is his manifest destination.” P igr Twenty-nine