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

Page 33 text:

THE CALL O’ P A f) OF 19 4 1 HOWARD MALCOLM DELAITTRE Entered Blake 1937 Howard'' Lehigh “Satire's my weapon, but I’m too discreet To run amuck and tilt at all 1 meet. —Pope CAVEMAN DcLaittre has been setting the example for the class of '41 as to how to treat the members of the fairer sex ever since he entered Blake in 1937. His suave appearance and rough technic have caused many a heart to nutter. For several seasons Howard worked hard on the gridiron, but then decided to lend his power to wheeling a tennis racket. This latter trick he knows very well. In '40 and '41 he was top-ranking breast-stroker for the Blake tankmen. His flaming red hair was always an exception to the rule of fiery temperament, for he always set an example of calmness before the meets. As an actor. Howard does a grand job. As a red-haired siren last year he made Belle Watling look tame. As a tough criminal this year he would have been a match even for Dick Tracy. This year Howard also lent his baritone voice to the Glee Club, and did a good job as first bass. His musical tendencies don’t stop with singing. His rendition of Maple Leaf Rag on the piano is scintillating. It was a familiar sight during Lower School lunch hour to see this tall figure gliding about with a tray balanced on one hand. The best part of this talent was that the tray was always balanced. Howard will matriculate at L.ehigh next year for a session with electrical engineering. Such is the faith of his classmates that several already have promised him their wiring contracts in the future. 29

Page 32 text:

T H E CALL P A n OF 19 4 1 SHELDON MILLS CHILDS Entered Blake 19 6. 1940 Shel Minnesota A little work, a little play, to keep us going. —Du Maurier SHEL returned this year from West to polish off his education with a Blake Post Graduate course. He has been the envy of the whole class, since, without having to worry about graduating, he can gleefully sit back and observe the frantic endeavors of his classmates to obtain those elusive certifying grades. But Shel has worked hard on his studies, and his scholastic recoid is a good one. Although he is one of the quieter members of the class, in his spare moments he has contributed his share toward mangling the few pieces of furniture still standing in the Senior Room. In the winter Shel earned his letter with the Bosanko Bathers, and contributed many a victory in the 220-yard dash. Spring found our hero batting a golf ball around the Minikahda links as a mainstay of the golf team. Shel’s hobby is his trumpet, and his playing is somewhat reminiscent of Harry James. In his case we are inclined to believe that still water runs deep, for his popularity among the members of the fairer sex is little short of sensational. With his ready smile and amicable manner. Shel is a friend of everyone at Blake, and we predict that he will go far at Minnesota, the college of his choice, where he is undertaking a course in engineering. 28

Page 34 text:

T H E CALL O’ P A n Of 19 4 1 KINGSLEY ERVIN, JR. Entered Blake 1936 'King'' Harvard “My early and invincible love of reading 1 would not exchange for the treasures of India.” —Gibbon IF you ever sec a tall figure at the piano break off in the middle of a strain of classical or popular or improvised music, and unwind itself from its perch, you know it is the youngest of the Seniors, name of King. For half his life King has been familiar with the reaches of the black and white ivory. But his first love has been books and writing. Winner of the Chapel Speech contest in his Junior year and winner of the Williams Theme contest in his Senior year. King has been a leader in creative expression. In spite of his youth, he has been among the scholastic leaders of the class consistently since he entered Blake in the Third Form. As a result, he graduates Cum Laude. He has been a member of extracurricular activities too. Five years in Dramatics, four years in the Glee Club, three years in Publications, and two in Debating have given him a reputation of note. As managing editor of the TORCH he was a faithful stand-by in the midnight hunts for headlines. He took his part in sports, too. and was manager of the swimming team last winter. His plans for the future are indefinite: either law or journalism will probably receive his attentions. In either case, his ability is sure to make him a place at Harvard next year. 30