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

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tiii: i .ul o i»a. of in: i All hell broke loose. Welles Norton Pierson Goon Entered Blake 1920 Minnesota Nimrod of the North, Wellesy lias been shuffling intermittently through the Blake halls of higher learning as long as this bleared brain can remember. When he isn't bellowing imprecations at the opposing guard, and entreating his teammates in forceful terms to “smear dese violets,” Sludge is engaged in plaguing our own Southern Sage. {In fact, the only time Welles ever lost a decision in verbal contact with Mr. Bittinger was when the explanation of just how “despots’ got to lie “enlightened” proved too much for even the Piersonian brain, which allowed itself to slip into the arms of Morpheus.) Ever since this mortifying experience, Welles has tried unsuccessfully to lure Mr. Bill into one of those hunting cam- paigns “up North,” where he might be dealt with as man to man. Behemoth of the Bath, the Goon could always be counted upon to give the spectators their money’s worth in the 220. Thrashing, splashing, wheezing, and puffing he would navigate the distance after a terrific battle; and, if defeated, woe is me! Inoffensive chairs fell like kindling wood before this prancing fury. It once took Mr. Bosanko and half of the spectators to cool his playful demonstrations. In deference to Welles' modesty, we refrain from anything more than mentioning his subtle portrayal of the fiendish “Harli,” but in passing we beg of him to retain that boyish spontaneity despite the evil influence of Atkinson. Page Tu enty-seven

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THE ( AM O r OF l».‘M Jiggs is one of those disillusioned few who, having joined up just in time to Hunk Miss McDonald’s first test in paper doll cutting, finds it diflicult to contemplate life without Blake. The second of a line of three McCanns, the only clothes he has ever had to furnish himself were his silken breeches for the role of page to the court of King Arthur in the prep year, his everyday attire being a rather faded continuation of Tommy's bizarre taste in wearing apparel. Me started to carry out the family debating tradition, but somehow allowed himself to become enmeshed in the managerial duties of the tank team, in which “Never morning u ore To evening, but some heart did break. John Mooro IH »im w Entered Blake 1922 Yale position he successfully directed the 5,789 meets of the 1934 season. As a waiter in the lower school lunch, he has managed to juggle gravy bowls, milk pitchers, and meat platters with a maximum of breakage, and has feared only that some day an elusive chocolate pudding will take advantage of the amplitude of Mr. Hodg-kinson's No. 18 collar. Mac is at present dividing his time between Newton Avenue and the tennis courts, where, if the reports are accurate, he is becoming astonishingly proficient. Next year he is planning to swell the Irish enrollment of Yale. I’ape T wenty six

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Till-: ( AM. «• l A. OF IO.T I Even Hunt, if asked, would grudgingly admit that Ted studies as much as half the senior class combined. Pages of Latin vocabulary delivered by this lad in a monotone have interrupted more than one of the Special Help discussions on Wine, Women, and What is Wrong with Blake. This avid student has been known to forego bridge games to memorize the biography of Blaine, and when he staggers down that hall with glazed eyes it’s a lossup whether he is reciting Hamlet or Physics formulae. Ted’s composure has deserted him but twice: Once in the St. Paul debate when he thundered loudly enough to arouse Pierson and Atkinson in the last row of My life is on • timid horrid grind.' Edwin Fifilior Hinder Monk Kntered Blake 1922 Minnesota the balcony; and once when Cullen suggested that he be the recipient of a few swats from the Senior paddle. The wrathful figure of Mr. Kinger fairly bristled indignation, and Jim retreated ignomini-ously. The high spot of Ted’s three year career on the swimming team was his capture of first place in the breaststroke this year at the state meet. For two years he has been a member of the golf team, tramping the greens of The Country Club and Minikahda under the tutelage of Mr. Glenn. Two performances in the Blake plays and the manipulation of the spotlight at the “Mikado” helped Ted perfect his dramatic ability. Page Twenty-eight