Lakeside School - Numidian Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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nician. If he keeps going at his present rate, there can be little doubt that his hopes will be JAMES DAVIS If any member of the class of '55 knows his geography, it is probably Jim. He has spent most of his life in foreign countries, and split his year-and-a-half stay at Lakeside by moving to Jordan. This year, when Jim returned to us from the Near East, we found that he had a wealth of fresh material to add to his already lively conversation. Jim is better read than most, and, in spite of the break in his schooling, also gets better grades than most. His success can probably be traced to his probing intellectual curiosity and to his quite unusual vehemence and energy. This characteristic comes to light especially when he is fencing with Dr, Parrington. He fences violently, yet with enough skill to give his opponent an extremely bad time. Besides fencing, his activities in sports are chiefly centered around rifle and skiing, he has affiliated himself with the Ski Club and the Rifle team. Also, he convincingly portrayed Master Adam Fumee in the play, The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife. As his fascination for anything mechanical would indicate, Jim hopes to become an electronic engineer or tech- fulfilled. College Choice: Northwestern. KENDALL EVANS In September, 1954, from Vancouver, B.C., Kendall Evans came to Lakeside, with the hope of increasing his knowledge of mathematics so that he might enter California Institute of Technology well prepared for the intensive course of study that school offers. Ken's quiet manner and friendly attitude have won him many good friends in the boarding department at Lakeside. His sense of humor is keen but a little too technical for most students. An example is the time Ken constructed a spark-coil transmitter during Physics class and pirated the radio call of another ham at Lakeside. None of us had the slightest idea what he was doing. Ken developed his great interest in radio soon after he arrived in the dormitory through his association with two radio hams , shortly thereafter he acquired a radio broadcasting license which enabled him to ioin the sports is limited to such activities of the type of man who wastes is not interested. With Ken, the aptitude he has demonstrated are have made America a country of College Choice: California ranks who follow this popular hobby. Kendall's interest in as basketball and the work squad. In Ken we see an example no time on things for which he is not suited or in which he most fascinating field is science. The curiosity and scientific typical of the characteristics shown by many of the men who great inventors. Institute of Technology. Page i3

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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

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PAUL GIESE Paul Giese is one of the outstanding members of the senior class. Ever since his first year at Lakeside, back in i'-750, Paul has been a leader, scholastically as well as athletically. He held the position of class secretary in his freshman, sophomore, and iunior years, and, as a senior, has held the office of secretary of the student body. An extremely busy mon, Paul was also elected President of the Brownells, and President of the Letterman's Club. A good athlete, he has earned letters in football and in basketball. ..Paul also plays a good game of tennis and was chosen captain of the tennis team while but a iunior. Paul, however, is not one to neglect his studies. He has often appeared on the Honor Roll and was elected to the Cum Laude Society as a senior. A fair share of Gold Stars have drifted his way, Paul has won three annual Gold Stars ond, at this writing, seems well on his way towards a fourth. Paul has been a real asset to Lakeside, as an athlete, scholar, and all-around boy. Affable and easy-going, he will not be forgotten by his many friends. College Choice: University of Washington, Princeton. Will: I leave my one-button suit to Jay Baker. ROBERT HELSELL Bob entered Lakeside as a iunior with a reputation as an outstanding athlete. Although that reputation was soon seen to be well-founded, it told only port of the story about Bob. Immediately he captured the friendship and confidence of his classmates, and by his popular- ity was boosted into the ranks of the school leaders. His senior year found him not only presi- dent of the class but also president of the Parson Club. Everybody has admired Bob's desire for all-around perfection. lt is hard to believe that the cheerful, almost boisterously happy boy we see every day is the same man who heads committees and meetings with such scrupulous gravity, who skis and plays football so energetically that he frequently iniures himself, who represented Lakeside for the first time at Boys' State, or who remained on the Honor Roll and Gold Star list for a whole year. Nevertheless, it is the same Bob. Certainly, he is conscien- tious, but there is no reason for not enioying life at the some time. ln the summer he is to be found sailing anywhere from Seattle to Alaska on his family sailboat. Sailboating, a sport in which he is very proficient, is perhaps his favorite pastime, Bob will attend Dartmouth and study engineering. If difficulties do turn up, Bob is modest enough not to be surprised and sensible enough not to weep. College Choice: Dartmouth. Will: I leave my ability to get hurt to anyone who will accept it. Page l4