Lakeside School - Numidian Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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Walter Bush Dan Creveling awarded a varsity letter J ohn C ronkhite John Cronkhite, socialite of the class, first saw Bliss hall in the sev- enth grade. As a patronizer of dances, both Lakeside and otherwise, .lohn was without peer. A neophyte race-driver, John was proud of the performance of his 'gstock 4-lf, He was a better than average student and collected his share of Gold Stars. The responsibility of managing football and basketball taught him a good deal about get- ting underclassmen to do the work. Juan del Valle Juan del Valle will long be remembered for his modifications of the English language and his hustle on the varsity basketball squad. A man of multiple interests, he devoted his time to his hot Af' tennis, his secretaryship of the senior class, and the pursuit of any game, wild or tame. He earned undying fame by shooting several hen pheasants, thinking they were large quail. He also stood high among the scholars of the senior class. 6 New to Lakeside in his final year was Walter Bush a student of abil ity from Spokane and Lewis and Clark Frequent references to the Inland Empire and an intense interest ln club sports typlfled Walt s year on the campus. As a transfer and so lnellglble he became a star performer in club ba ketball He could often be seen in study hall, deeply engrossed in the latest copy of the Spokesman Revzew Dan Creveling came to Lakeside as a senior after three years at our sister school, Roosevelt. There he found solace in his femlnlne class mates, and in the game of football Lakeside s only crew man he was not allowed to forget that his Walllngford boat lost the first Boys, club race. As a scmor he was one of four lnellglblcs to be

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Bill Bell Bill Bell gained notoriety soon after his arrival at Lakeside as an athlete. He ably held down first base in baseball and a forward position on the basketball squad in his last two years, adding a foot- ball letter for his quarterbacking and passing services in his senior year. Bill was a leader in student government as well, governing the dormitory council and guiding the Brownell club through a success- ful year. His efforts added considerably to the happiness of the dormitory. Merritt Benson Merritt Benson had several claims to fame. First, in the matter of seniority, it has been rumored that he and Mr. Bliss arrived together. During his many years at Lakeside he became one of the top stu- dents of his class and certainly one of the most enthusiastic skiers and men-about-town. A loyal and enthusiastic supporter of any and all Lakeside activities, his long tenure gave him a perspective, as co-editor of the Numidian, few others could match. Easy Ed Brady Easy Ed Brady, from the Southern metropolis of Tacoma, was one of the A's illustrious boarders. As a junior he was high point man in club basketball, and in his senior year he transferred his tal- ents to the varsity. An enthusiastic tennis player and skier, Ed was a frequent visitor to uthose slopes. As a member of the Blue Mon- day club, Ed was considered a thoroughly informed man-aboub tOWIl. Willis Brown Willis Brown, the mathematical genius of the class, and veteran of the Carbray Caribbean cruise, came to Lakeside in the middle of his sophomore year. Willie distinguished himself as a mainstay of the football team, winning the blocking trophy. He won his letter in basketball as a senior, and sparked the team to several victories, particularly the upset victory over 0'Dea. He was vice-president of the student body, head of the Senate and a member of the dorm council. 5

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Calhoun Dickinson Calhoun Dickinson, Lakeside's all-around student, entered the class of ,49 in the eighth grade. He was graduated from the Lower School with honors, and became president of the freshman class. Not only was he an HAM student, but a good skier and football player. When Cal was a junior he left Lakeside for Garfield, and returned as a senior, in spite of the fact that he had been elected vice-president of the Garfield Boys' club. Cal is at home on the dance floor as well as in the classroom and is a favorite among his classmates. Donn E tberington A world traveler of great renown, Donn Etherington first laid eyes on Lakeside in the eighth grade. Whenever anything was going on at school, Donn would be sure to be in on it. As a senior and vice- president of the senior class, Donn was always Min the know. He was chairman of the basketball dance in his junior year and a two- vear letterman in track. As a senior, he was an aggressive end on the football squad. Roger F orgey Roger Forgey, one of Lakeside's. more rugged boys, had a varied school life, attending Lakeside in his freshman, sophomore and senior years, and taking a vacation at Franklin in his junior year. As a rock in the ineligibles, line, he gave the varsity a stiff struggle when he was inclined to do so. Roger was known far and wide for his jovial outlook on life and his powerful '32 Chrysler, both of which he employed when exercising his talents on the uslatsf' Poe F ratt The biggest and one of the most popular members of the senior class was the rather extraordinary Poe Fratt. Although he had an excel- lent scholastic record, it was on the athletic field that he really made a name for himself. Big Poe was a stalwart lineman for two years on the Lakeside grid squad and high-scoring center for the Lion league champions. His discus throwing brought him not only the school but the league record in that event. As student body ser- geant-at-arms his six-foot three-inch frame could usually keep order during the meetings. 7