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

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Joseph Chapman Ritchie Entered Blake in 1944 Student Council VI, V; Union; Glee Club VI. V. IV; Tennis VI, V. IV, III— Captain VI. V; Football VI, V; Basketball VI. V; White Captain. “A woman is only a woman, but a good cigar is a smoke.”—Kipling Yale Though Jo has won more honors than most of us can count, he has remained the modest, easygoing guv we first met in the Junior School. As an athlete. Jo has combined a fine physique with a capacity for hard work to win himself a total of eight varsity letters during his career at Blake. Famous for his open houses, dates, a somewhat fiendish interest in chemistry, and a cheerful laugh, Jo will give you ‘‘the crux of any matter about which you are in doubt. He seems able to remember the name, age, address, and phone number of any desirable person he meets. Never was there a man so industrious as old “B.B.” Among Jo’s many schemes for making money, two stand out: first, his two-day stint as a soda jerk extraordinaire; second, his two-year job as a traveling salesman. The latter job often proves not quite so romantic as it sounds, as Jo’s district is necessarily limited owing to certain responsibilities at The Blake School. His job peddling kitchen utensils from sieves to sinks has. however, earned him a sizeable sum of money with which to finance one of his pit hobbies—trying to make worthless cars run. At this point, Jo is looking ahead to a successful career at Yale. With his many talents, Jo is certain to distinguish himself in college and in later life. 45

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David Thornton Riddiford Entered Blake in 1947 Editor-in-Chief of Publications: Class President III: Dramatics Association VI, V; Glee Club VI, V; Forum Committee V: Waiter VI, V: Football VI: Baseball VI. V; Swimming V, IV, III; Union. “Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest. —Richter Yale Xo. you guys, this won't get past Mr. Pollock, says Dave Riddiford as he crosses his name out of Sound and Fury at a Sunday afternoon Torch meeting. In his capacity as editor-in-chief of Publications, David is probably l est known for his unique ability to keep his name out of that well-known column. On the other hand, with his energy and writing ability he has been largely responsible for the successful publication of the 'Porch which, for the first time in several years, won praise from the annual Star and Tribune Clinic. Aside from his literary talents, David is of an athletic nature. Throughout the year he participated in three sports, football, swimming, and baseball. Another feature outstanding in David's character is his remarkable sense f humor. In history class his grimaces and gesticulations are appreciated by everybody save, perhaps. Mr. Edie. Besides being the originator of many of the standard jokes of the senior class, David is often found to be the butt of many of his classmates’ jokes. Fortunately, he possesses the amazing ability to keep good-natured in spite of his classmates' humorous attempts. When carefully scrutinizing David’s out-ot-school life, one remarks almost immediately at his most fastidious taste in women. Indeed, his taste seems to be of a quantitative nature as well, for seldom has he been known to go with only one girl at any one particular time. Nevertheless, David possesses a light-hearted air that makes him a very agreeable companion. This enviable quality combined with his other talents should help to make Dave a great success at the college of his choice. 44

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William Stewart Scherer Entered Blake in 1946 Dramatics Association VI, V; Glee Club VI. V. IV: Waiter VI. V; Hockey VI, V; Baseball VI. “What sweet delight a quiet life affords.' —Drummond Trinity If, in the midst of a Senior Room study session, a Xew York Times’’ tight breaks out, you can be sure of one thing. Bill Scherer is around somewhere. Along with this trait of always being in the middle of Senior Room revolutions, Bish has a tine sense of humor and a remarkably good-natured personality. Many are the occasions when he has casually tossed off one of his classmate’s perverted remarks alnnit his weekend life, realizing all the time that “lx ys will lx boys.” A crash of dishes in the dining room signifies that Bill has once again met with disaster during one of his famous slow lunch” treatments. Bill has made a valuable contribution to the Hockey team during his Junior and Senior years. His play at center has resulted in many a decisive goal for Blake. Bill has also pitched for the Baseball team and has played JY Football. His other activities include singing in the Glee Club and helping in the Dramatics Association. Although Bill’s weekend activities are the subject of much discussion and controversy among Senior Room critics, lie continues on his way. wiser and happier than many of his critics. At Trinity next year, Bill’s pleasant disjwsition and energy will earn him as many friends as it has at Blake. Good luck. Bill! 46