Blair Academy - Acta Yearbook (Blairstown, NJ)

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AWA! QL Xkxjffj ,Q 50 ffffgf 9214147196607 f, 1 W'-' f!f6fQzf1f't' WAQJJ4! 4? BERT BLACK PLL 126 Glenside, Pa. ' dge is power holds true Bob is certainly a powerful t 1 , fl f low. s n the honor roll regularly throughout the year and showed a ural a de for study But Bob is far from being an indoor man He is a ter- I I . . . . . XM er and great deal of his time is spent at this, his favorite sport. We t n essary to wish Bob success, because we feel certain he will achieve his al. Honor Roll, '49, Varsity Golf, J. V. Basketballg Blue Color Club. HENRIQUE ALFREDO BLOHM Caracas Country Club, Avenida Los Cedros Caracas, Venezuela A worthy representative from Caracas, Freddie made a deep impression on the first East floor. His was the first radio station that the Ark has seen in a long time, and he provided us with melody of both North and South American origin. Because of his knack of making fast friends, he is well known on the hill. I. V. Swimming, '49, Camera Club, '49, White Color Club. GEORGE TAYLOR BRECHT, JR. 722 Bridle Road Glenside, Pa. George has set his sights for an Electrical Engineering School at Lafayette and if he continues like he has this year at Blair, he should get it. As one of the bright spots on top floor East, he was always ready to help out whenever he could and generally made the year more pleasant for everyone. Out for Golfg Blue Color Club. JOHN H. BROPHY 13 Nelson Place Irvington, N. J. A long shadow stretches itself across the dusty road from Millbrook. Behind it, Broph is seen steaming onto Clinton. During his long stand at the school, his presence is always requested by the illustrious package receivers. His chief key to fame on Blair rests on his aptitude for funny practical jokes. Band, '45, '46, '47, '48, Camera Club, '45 ,'46, '47, Press Club, '47, '48, '49, Tennis Manager, '49, White Color Club. , ,,, l RW Vxhfx X, fbi ,HJ 3 Q .pf li ,IJ Q gig' l If N Xxx A if 1 ,V ff

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'F Page 12 W JW' M iiiffff' fm. Ke xrrioivnxs JAyflES.BA5NXj,f Route S31 I . Augusta, N. J. ' from m t go he3'vy on the Whoa 'ds' ery meal, bd: se hexcertai stands out as a ampi n' an an A meric y. Fo t ez ears Q as en a inspira- Clz lg ' d ll pf: B 'Q h h ' ' tix to Blair boys w'th is ne football, comm nda WIKZIICECE, nifaculohs marks, a wonderful wo dn. We all h e to see Tom lea A lair, ut ou lots will be '11 3 Yi-inceton's gain. ' xi t 1 I L! ' Q rack, Vargty F otball, 8, '49, I. V. Fo thall, '47, Varsity Track, '48, Co-Captain, '49, A , ditornin-Cltie '49, Varsity ' Association, '48, Secrdyy, 49, Omicron appa elta, '48, Sec' ary, '49, Webst r Society, Vice-President, 49, International Society '48, Vice-Preialent, '49, Camera Club, '49, Modern Music Society, '47, '48, Breeze, '48, Business anager, '49, Press Club, '48, '49, Blue Color Club, Choir, '49, RALPH PQ BALZAC, JR. 162 Brewster Road Scarsdale, N. Y. Uxeztudent Council, S48, Ho r Roll, '48, '49J Wearerj of the B for Football and Mr. Mason's little nemesis, Porfy, is the Ark's brightest little light bulb. Wherever he goes his amiable smile and sparkling wit Csometimes DOI so sparkling, light up the darkest corners. He likes to take off fusually at Mr. Pender's biddingj on the 100 yard dash in which he is proficient. Sometimes referred to as Ears, Ralph is active in athletics and extracurricular activities. Honor Roll, '46, B.A.A. Track, '46, Varsity B Track, '47, '48, Out for spring track, Lightweight Football, '47, B.A.A. Cross-Country, '48, Varsity B Associa- tion, Chess Club, '46, President, '47, International Society, '49, Omicron Kappa Delta, '49, Camera Club, '48, '49, White Color Club. LUDWIG GEORGE BAUMAN - 1116 West 7th Street Plainfield, N. J. Not to be known as one of the quieter boys of East, Ludwig could usually be found around the bridge table in the Ark's commons room. As one of Coach Kuk's managers in both football and baseball Ludwig was always very dependable and never failed while on the job. Varsity B , Football Manager, '48, Baseball Manager, '49, Varsity B Associa- tion, Dramatic Club, '45, '47, '48, International Society, '47, '48, Stylus, '48, Breeze, '48, White Color Club. GRANT MONTGOMERY BEDELL 630 Lincoln Avenue Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Grint joined us afterxserving two and a half years in the Army as an M.P. He went out for football butxa bad leg hampered him. In the winter term he was on the inioeir track team, throwing the Dhotput. His favorite pastime is writing to Mailnroiint College. - ' ,, 6. V. Football, Indoor Track, Blue 'Colbi Club. ,X X X . X - Qi X vs - x K' ' 'i xx iq. , ' 1 'PN i , QL , p gL7!g7'70

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1, T, IZ. gif' ff-,vga-1--4 74s-ff'-1 7 s'-' X 0 S' ' 0 s HERB SAUNDERS CAMPBELL 30 Eiim Scarsdale, N. Y. cqShep ' tg'more reserved boys on the hill. Although he can be re- mews istory English brain, he also Ends time to look after his mod irplanes and wom 't reside in East this year, he had plenty of time for his studies. Out for Spring Track: White Color Clu . ANDRES JOSE DE CHENE Salinla 284, Curacao Netherlands West Indies Andy, a tall, thin, curly haired boy with a big smile, came to Blair this year from the Netherlands West Indies to become one of the best liked Spanish boys on the campus. He learned the English language and customs very fast and during the winter was a breaststroker on the swimming team. Varsity B Swimming, '49g Out for Varsity Tennisg Varsity B Associationg White Color Club. FERNANDO M. CHUMACEIRO, JR. Ave. Dr. Gustavo Risquez Maracaibo, Venezuela Chumo is one of Blair's better jokesters. If anyone ever asks him what his ambition is he always states that he is going to be President of Venezuela. His chief personal hobbies are smoking and reading, but he is one boy 'always willing to do anything for the good of the school. Varsity Baseball in Springg White Color Club. RONALD MENDEZ CHUMACEIRO Quinta San Pedro KX 5 J, Caracas, Venezuela + ,X xg A .1 x 1.1 gi Ronny came up rexvas sixth er sh boy,l but wlfn heyy lgre a' wxmonths a gregtxchailge me r hirri All gh he has tkept lt' nvrk to a h stamfrd, heh twgds e to kid a'rxo'uhXd withlqhe bQys.f ' xi A f' K . .l M ,,.. Q. al -Ji K i:9Sp??: ol3?yiEvug 5 I-USOUYG Dgwaticy hh, ak N X xl ,S X - ,, li Q4 I, Q ,I i 4 , x ti, I ll Il D V M Y ' .A i V X? lxf 'fl 1 X il it 9 I' Page 'lx fl 1' X mx ix