Lakeside School - Numidian Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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CHARLES BAILLARGECN JIM AGEN Jim Agen is a fellow who stands head and shoulders above the crowd both physically and socially. As can be seen from the informal picture of Jim, he is an outdoor man. He feels at home when he has either a gun or a fishing rod in his hand. By looking at Jim, one can see that he is not the type to avoid hard, physical exercise, or to stay indoors because of the elements. Although Jim is quiet, he has a fine sense of humor and that very rare ability to lit in practically anywhere, He has an unusual type of sarcasm which can never offend because Jim is never bitter about anything. He is slow to anger, but anyone who knows him is wise enough to respect his point of view. No one can deny that Jim commands the respect of all those with whom he comes in contact. Jim came to Lakeside as a sophomore from the East where he was an excellent hockey and lacrosse player. He soon became a stalwart end for the Lions: but in his senior year, having used up his four years of eligibility, he was forced to confine his contribution to vocal encour- agement of the Varsity squad and to coaching the Whitcombs. In the middle of the year Jim's classmates were all sorry to hear that he had decided to finish off his high school career at La Conner. We all wish Jim the best of luck at whatever he does. Although recognition wouldnt be too important to Charlie, far too few people at Lake- side realize and fully appreciate Charles Baillargeon's contribution to the school in the years that he has been here. Charlie is the old man of the class and certainly its most loyal mem- ber. Charlie's modesty is so great that few would know that he has done business work for the Numidian, has been business manager for the Drama Club, has played Varsity football for four years, has raced Cross-Country for the Ski Team, has been an active member of the Ski Club, and has played basketball and baseball for the Parsons. The school has recognized this very great contribution, however, by awarding Charlie a President's Medal in l953 for his extra- curricular activities. Everyone admired Charlie for the application, devotion, and plain hard work he demonstrated both in his football career at Lakeside and in his efforts on the Ski Team, The loyalty and faithfulness which we saw in football are typical of the attitude Charlie takes in anything he does. The complaints that were heard in some quarters that there were never enough Lakesiders at their own games either at home or away, never applied to Charles Baillargeon, who is an avid supporter of all Lakeside activities. Charlie has a quiet but wonder- ful sense of humor. As all who have conversed with him will say, Charlie is well-read and well-informed on current events. His loyalty and his ability to win the respect and trust of those with whom he comes in contact are destined to make him a first-class citizen, Page 27

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is HENRY TUDOR ROBERT THORGRIMSON Bob Thorgrimson, a Lakesider since l948, has been interested, and active, in many school functions. He has been an avid supporter of his Parsons Club for four years. Besides playing football, baseball, and basketball for the Parsons, Bob was on the golf team and the athletic council. Not the least of his contributions has been to the Junior Orthopedic Guild. As a senior, he is on the editorial staff of the school paper, The Taller. Bob's main sports interests seem to be in the outdoors. Although he is an enthusiastic snow skier, he really feels at home on a pair of water skiis. Warm summer days will find Bob skimming across Lake Washington on one ski, iumping the wake of his boat, his brother Dick at the wheel. The spirit and enthusiasm we see in Bob's water skiing are characteristic of the things which make him an affable and pleasant companion. All of us have noticed Bob's friendliness and ability to get along with people. He seems to have made it his personal goal to gain the friendship of every new boy at Lakeside. It may be said, without exaggeration, that Bob has known more boys, in his six-year stay at Lakeside than any other student. More especially, we have appreciated Bob's willingness to work. In our class activities, he has demonstrated a desire to be on committees, whether social or otherwise, and to help in any way possible. When Bob leaves, the school will have lost a very loyal and determined student. With such determination and friendliness, Bob should have little trouble in his proposed career as a dentist. College Choice: Whitman. Will: Bob Thorgrimson leaves, finally! If a vote were cast as to who was the outstanding scholar of the Class of '55, Henry Tudor would win unanimously. Since his arrival at Lakeside from England, Henry's name has been a prominent fixture on the Honor Roll and Gold Star lists. Although rather startled at first by the boorishness of Americans, Henry has certainly adiusted to our modes of living-while waving the Union Jack of course. He has been the living paragon of intellect to the average Lakesider, setting goals that many of us try for, but few of us reach. His 'A' grades and his interest in art and literature have certainly impressed his fellow students. ln the field of art, in particular, Henry leads the way, having won the Gold Key Art Award for his artistic accom- plishments. Henry is not, however, a dull scholar, who memorizes the textbooks and adds noth- ing of interest to each class, On the contrary, he digests new ideas, evaluates them, and often adds new life to a hitherto boring discussion. Henry has also shown us how the British play tennis: many of us could benefit by the example he has provided. Henry has been 0 good-will ambassador from our cousins across the sea, lf there were more delegates like him, perhaps all of us would be more tolerant of those things that are foreign or alien to us. We all wish Henry the best of luck in his career at Harvard, and hope that he remembers his two years at Lakeside with some degree of pleasure. College Choice: Harvard. Page 26

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