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

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fEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY . The 1984-85 school year denotes the tenth year of existence of The Blake Schools. And though Blake has not always been completely dominant”, for a school its size, Blake has consistently put forth a good showing in all its endeavors. The Blake faculty, athletic department, organizations, and student body are among the best anywhere. Ten years ago, the faculty included many members who are still present today. The English department has six veterans : Marlys Johnson, Lee Woolman, Jane Rice, Will Fisher, Daryl McAnnany, and John Hatch. Barbara Reynolds, Nellie Blackburn, Russell Hilliard, Janine Nelson, Heinz Otto, and Chuch Ritchie have taught at Blake since the merger. Four original science teachers remain, as Dan Danielson is now the Upper School Director, and Greg Bartell, Ted Hale, Judy Sherman, and Clint Knutson still teach in the science department. Four social studies teachers are also still at Blake: Kay Solon, Bill Marton, Jan Woolman, and Rod Anderson. Paul Vetscher, Bruce Archibald, and Joanne Robson have each been at Blake for at least ten years. Bob Teslow and Gin-ny Claessens are the lone remaining members of the 1974-75 Fine Arts Department. 18 • Ten Year Anniversary

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ADMINISTRATION CHANGES TO A NEW BEAT Although the new members of the administration have only been in their specific positions for a year, their vast experience in education was evident as they forged ahead in many areas, such as numerous policy changes. Dan Danielson has served the Blake Schools for many years as a chemistry teacher and a college advisor. In his new job as the Director of the Upper School, Danielson has drawn upon his close relationships with both faculty and students to bring them even closer together. John Stander, as the new President of the Blake Schools, has been very visible within the Blake community and has succeeded in understanding what Blake Spirit is all about. Other new faces in the main office include Kathy Glaeser, Danielson's personal secretary, Shelley Kleberg and Stephanie Kruger. They have helped tremendously to make the school run more efficiently. Russell Hilliard temporarily gave up some of his Spanish classes in order to fill Marilyn Marn's position in Student Services while she was on maternity leave. 1.) John Stander, the new President of The Blake Schools 2 ) Dan Danielson reviews a policy change as the new Director of the Upper School 3.) Kathy Glaeser, Dan Danielson's personal secretary A.) Russell Hilliard takes on new responsibilities in Student Services. 5.) Shelley Kleberg makes sure the office runs smoothly. 6.) Stephanie Kruger fills a new position as Charlie Seel's secretary. New Administration • 17

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A DECADE OF DOMINANCE The kids are basically the same now, recalls Drill-Mellum. You had students getting in trouble, going to treatment, just like you've got today. I do remember that for the big dances, we would get a big table at a restaurant and about twenty couples would go out together . In the Senior Room, which occupied what is now Chuck Ritchie's room, the multi-purpose room, and a conference room, senior kissing elves were frequently seen delivering monster kisses throughout the year. Among the graduates from The Blake Schools' first coed class were Drill-Mellum, Craig Shaver, who is a candidate for the 1985 state senate race, and the Suburb's singer keyboardist Chan Pohling. Ten Year Anniversary • IQ