Lakeside School - Numidian Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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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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Harold Alldted Harold Alldred was one of the ablest football players in Lakeside's history. All-league end as a junior and captain of this year s ineli- gible Red Raider eleven, Bud really distinguished himself on the gridiron. He also turned out for baseball and club basketball, and was the leading scorer for the Parsons. On week-ends he par- ticipated enthusiastically in the affairs of the high school social set. In the classroom he was noted for the effectiveness of his prose style, which frequently enabled him to gloss over omissions resulting from an occasional absence. John Anderson President of the senior class, the sophomore class, the Parsons club and the Big L club, John Anderson accumulated a good many hon- ors during his four years at Lakeside. Although he had one of the highest grade averages in the senior class and was a constant Cold Star winner. it was on the athletic field that John really excelled. He was an all-league fullback in his junior year and the teamls lead- ing scorer and ground-gainer. As forward on the hoop squad, he was an excellent backboard man. In track, John ran a strong 10.4 hundred and was a member of the second-place state relay team. X enophon Anthony Xenophon Anthony came to Lakeside in the fall of ,4-7. He soon distinguished himself for his athletic ability, winning letters in foot- ball, basketball and track. He also excelled scholastically. He was a consistent Cold Star winner and was near the top of his class. In his senior year he was secretary of the student body, vice-president of the s'Big Ll, club, and vice-president of the dorm council. His friends claim that his athletic and scholastic talents are only exceeded by his social effectiveness. Jack Bate .lack Bate's smiling face first graced the Lakeside campus in 1947. A native of New Jersey, but a member of the Portland contingent, he immediately set about making a name for himself. A hard-play- ing guard, he won two letters in football. During the track season of his junior year he set a new school record for the mile. He was a member of the dorm council and a frequent Gold Star winner.

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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