Lakeside School - Numidian Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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RICHARD COLE DON CLARKE Don Clarke came to Lakeside in his iunior year, and he has been a stout, if quiet, class supporter ever since. He enioyed the sports program and played football, basketball, and baseball for his club team, the Brownells. As a senior, his athletic efforts contributed greatly to his club's fine showing in football and basketball. To notice Don's prowess on the football field, one only has to play with, or against, him. He always played each game, right dawn to the final whistle, as if his very life depended upon the outcome. In basket- ball Don made up in hustle what he lacked in skill. This year, Don has worked diligently and tirelessly on the Dorm Council, taking to heart his responsibility as a senior. When he is neither studying nor working in the dorm, Don will be found in his room, toying with his radio equipment. He is rather proud of his standing as a radio 'ham', and enioys showing others what makes a wireless tick. Don is a quiet, likable person, who is conscientious in most things, Although he has an easily aroused temperament, he is iust as quick to forgive and forget. His greatest asset, however, is his easy-going good nature, and his love of life. He is seldom 'down-in-the-dumps' and enioys helping, or cheering, others. His willingness to work has won him many friends at Lakeside and will undoubtedly win him more. Don Clarke should make a fine contribu- tion to the medical world. College Choice: Whitman, University of Washington. It is a rare occasion when a boy enters a school as a senior and odiusts himself so quickly that he is a real contribution to the spirit of the school and one of the leaders in his class. Although not political material, Dick can fit in anywhere, as he very admirably has done at Lakeside. Dick, although not satisfied himself, adapted himself to the scholastic part of the education at Lakeside so quickly that soon he had time to enter the Public Speaking Course and the Honors Course, attend the Annual Independent School Student Conference on Religion, and do a fine iob in writing for the Numidian. Because of clearness of style, con- ciseness, simplicity of sentence structure, and aptness of his sometimes unorthodox expressions, Dick Cole's articles make very pleasant reading. Because of the eligibility rule, Dick's athletic contribution to Lakeside has been confined to the Parson Club, where he showed us some of the ability which distinguished him at his last school in Maryland. The thing which has im- pressed most of us about Dick Cole is not his spectacular rise as an athlete, student, or partici- pant in extra-curricular activities, but rather his capacity to be a warm and loyal friend. Dick's ability to get into a car full of grouchy and complaining passengers and immediately, because of his undying sense of humor and friendly smile, raise the spirit of the whole group, is truly something to marvel at. College Choice: Dartmouth, Williams. Will: I leave my bag of stale iokes to the incoming freshman class lwho may be amused by themi. Page I I

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I l . 5 . , , , THOMAS CAMPBELL Tom Campbell is one of the most entertaining, and certainly the biggest, member of the class. His sense of humor is almost as gargantuan as his bulk. To look at him, one would think that a fellow of Tom's stature would be a football player, and one would be right, for 'Big Tom' has been an outstanding linesman on the gridiron for the last two years. ln addition to his football, Tom has played 'B' squad basketball, and has lettered in baseball. When not playing varsity ball, Tom is usually bolstering the prestige of his Parsons Club by his basketball and track prowess, Proof of his popularity is the fact that Tom has held the office of Sergeant-at-Arms of the Parsons for two years. Woe to any poor mortal that dares PHILIP BAYNE Phil is a large, easy-going boy, who, although he views everything with a critical eye, is always found to be quietly pleased with life. As long as he has gone to Lakeside, Phil has been recognized as one of the most brilliant members of the class and as the school's most competent artist. His variety of conversational topics and his great stock of miscellaneous knowledge single him out as an extremely well-read boy. In fact, excluding a few of the teachers, he has probably read more books than any one person in the school. Phil reads with equal enioyment anything from epic poetry to science fiction. There is no end to the amount of useful and interesting things one can learn from books-provided, of course, one is unhampered by such dull and irrelevant matters as homework. lt is a wonderful philos- ophy for anyone who can follow it. Many Lakeside students neglect their homework, but few do so because they have more worth-while and more productive things to do. Few boys would stay up till well after midnight and do nothing but read and draw pictures. Phil's artistic talents are recognized even more widely than his intellectual qualities. Whether it is a ques- tion of scenery for a play, a cover for the Numidian, or decorations for a dance, the school always calls upon Phil to do most, if not all, of the work. Seldom has anyone questioned his taste or expressed dissatisfaction with his completed iob. This year Phil, besides doing extra art work for the school, entered two drawings in the Scholastic Arts competition. One of these won a key, the other received honorable mention. We all expect that Phil's talents, his background, and his fine taste will carry him far in whatever career he chooses. At the moment he is thinking of being a teacher of either history or languages. College Choice: Harvard. incur the wrath of that officer! ln his sophomore year, he astounded all by winning The President's Medal. This honor came in his first year as a Lakesider. Tom will be remembered at Lakeside mainly because of his sense of humor and con- geniality. Although he is frank and sincere, and never afraid to voice his own ideas or opinions, no one can take offence at any of Tom's remarks. Large, economy-sized Tom will long be remembered by his classmates as a hard worker and a swell guy. College Choice: Colorado College. Will: I leave my good standing in the Young Republican Club to Dr. Parrington. Page IO

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THOMAS COLLINS Tom Collins is one of the Senior Class's outstanding athletes, having made his letter in football, basketball, and track. His athletic success can be attributed to one outstanding quality -his aggressiveness and will-to-win. Tom's aggressiveness was shown mainly on the gridiron, where he played any and all positions with spirit. With Tom leading the way, the team reg- istered many victories. When Tom finally hung up his cleats, as a senior, he was captain of rhe team, and the winner of the Blocking Trophy. In addition to athletics, Tom has found time to hold offices in his class, his club lthe Whitcombsl, the Library Committee, and the Athletic Council. He also has served as Sports Editor of the Numidlan, as well as a chapel speaker. Tom has impressed his classmates by his stable and reserved manner and by his sense of purpose, which underlies all his actions. ln Tom we find a person who has the courage and character to stand up to criticism and present his own views in a logical and concise fash- ion. There we find a young man whose well-developed philosophy leads him to scorn the actions of those who drown their individual characters in conformity. Once Tom has finally made up his mind that he will attempt something, he devotes all his energy and time to accom- plishing his goal, without taking time out to complain and without faltering in his original plan. These qualities of determination and faithfulness to duty and to ideals make Tom Collins an outstanding member of our class. His interest in humanity and desire to contribute to society guarantee Tom prominence as a lawyer or author College Choice: Stanford. JON HENRI DAMSKI Jon Damski is known at Lakeside for his seemingly inexhaustable energy and persever- ance. Most of us wonder how a human being can do so many different iobs at the same time, in such a quiet, efficient way. In addition to being President of the Senate and Vice- President of the Student Body, Jon is editor of the Numidian. Yet, in spite of those Herculean tasks, Jon finds time to get on the Honor Roll, go to religious conferences, give speeches, win President's medals, and take part in the Honors Course. He is a consistent winner of the gold star and was elected to the Cum Laude Society, to which only the top tenth of the class may belong. In past years, Jon has won the Lincoln Forum and the Time Current Events Test. Al- though he does not consider himself an athlete, Jon has won two letters in golf. Perhaps it is now clear why Jon is called Mr. Efficiency. Jon is a quiet, studious, and resourceful boy, well known and well liked by all. lt does not seem necessary to say much more, since his record speaks for itself. In law or politics, ..lon's resourcefulness and love of organization are bound to bring him prominence. College Choice: Whitman. Will: l will my twenty-four Gold Stars to Bruce lHard-luckl Hanson. Page I2 Will: l will the faculty room back to the faculty