Blake School - Reflections / Call O Pan Yearbook (Hopkins, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1927 volume:

r Copyright 1927 David C. Maugham Robert J. Harvey Minneapolis. Minnesota THE CALL O’ PAN of 1927 Published Annually by the CALL O’ PAN BOARD OF BLAKE SCHOOL MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA The Call O' Pan of 1927 is respectfully dedicated to EUGENE CHARLES ALDER who. in his first year as Head Master of Blake, has won the unreserved respect and admiration of the students. the trustees and the parents. TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication - Page - - 4 Organizations - Page - 45 Foreword - - 7 Football ... . - 67 Board of Trustees - - 8 Baseball .... - 73 Faculty .... - - 9 Hockey - 79 Seniors - - - 15 Swimming - - 83 Post Graduates - - - 27 Class Basketball - 86 Juniors - - - 29 Coefficient System - - 86 Fifth Form - - - 33 Humor - 89 Fourth Form - ■ 54 School Honors - - 92 Lower School - - - 36 Enrollment - - 95 Junior School - - - 39 Advertisements - - 102 Alumni .... - - 42 Page Six FOREWORD In presenting this the twenty-sixth volume of the BLAKE SCHOOL CALL O' PAN. we have endeavored to portray a true history of life at the Blake Country Day School during the school year of nineteen hundred and twenty-six and twenty-seven, in order that the present members of the school and those in years to follow may possess a record of the year’s activities. r BOARD OF TRUSTEES Franklin M. Crosby. President Henry W. Cook. Vice-President Robert E. MACGREGOR. Treasurer SUMNER T. McKnight, Secretary Charles C. Bovey Frederick W. Clifford G. Barnard Clifford. Jr. G. Nelson Dayton Lyndon M. King Angus W. Morrison Everett W. Olmsted Roy N. Pierson John S. Pillsbury David D. Tenney Archie D. Walker o Page Eight Page Nine c Is ro m Sf- o Eugene Charles Alder B.A., Kansas; M.A.. Harvard: Head Master Noah Sylvester Foss A.B.. Dartmouth; Assistant Head Master: Latin; Senior Master Upper School Charles Edward Lamb A.B.. A.M., Vermont; Latin; House Master West House; Senior Master Lower School Page Ten LeRoy Merle Wilson M.E., Cornell; Fifth Grade Henry Arthur Westmark University of Minnesota: Stout; Manual Training Owen Edward Horne B.P.E.. Springfield; Physical Education Director; Purchasing Agent: Administrator of Grounds and Buildings Prescott Coyle Cleveland A.B.. Union; English; Secretary of Faculty Page Eleven Donald Able Geiser A.B.. A.ML. Franklin and Marshall: History Norman Stanley Olson A.B.. Carlcton: Science Paul Bosanko A.B., LL.B.. Yale: A.M.. Colorado State Teachers College: French Edwin Louis Lindman A.B.. Dartmouth: Mathematics Page Twelve MS m 0 ICP l Sf- ft Bruce Noel Coulter A.B.. Brown: English. Mathematics. Geography Chester Traver Hallenbeck A.B., Gettysburg: English: House Master Blake House EXECUTIVE STAFF Lillian Olivia BeRGLUND Secretary. Dietitian Gregg School University of Minnesota Columbia University Cecilia Hiniker. B. S. Accountant University of Minnesota School of Business LILLIAN Burdick Secretary. Junior School Duluth Business University Page Thirteen P. C. CLEVELAND Mr. Cleveland, our class advisor, has guided us through a school year successfully from all angles. At no time, has he ever failed to give his best advice in class matters, and his opinions have been accepted as sincere and without fault. He has been ever willing to advise each Senior in matters pertaining to his school problems or to outside affairs. He is looked up to 3S one who understands boys and as one who knows best the solution of their individual problems. The fact that members of former Senior classes of which he has been class advisor have continued their respect and admiration, testifies to his sincere efforts. We are deeply indebted to him for his honest efforts in assisting the class individually and collectively. Page Sixteen HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS 1927 A class history cannot, of necessity, be more than a systematic compilation of facts and the history of the Class of 1927, is in this respect no different from that of other classes. It rriay be said that the Class of 1927 came into being in the Fourth Grade. For it was there that Warner and Nash came together, the first members of the present class to hear the oft-repeated words that ’27 was the poorest class in the school’s history. Two years later we left the Junior School as high and mighty Fifth Graders and entered the Senior School as very lowly First Formers. After the cloud of dust, caused by the hazing, then the custom, had subsided, we found that we had acquired three more of our present members: McRae. Maughan and Savage. Returning the next year as Second Formers, another member who is still with us. Bill Ross, joined the class. That year we had one member on each of the Lower School teams. And it was in the Fall of that year that the Class of 1927 startled the beholders of the Founders' Day celebration with its new cheer. Seven come eleven, seven come eleven, we’re the Class of '27. The next year the Class of 1927 began to take a greater part in the activities of the school. The Lower School baseball team was composed largely of members of our class. We had four members on the Lower School hockey team. One member of our class played on the regular school football and baseball teams. We were represented in the Dramatic Association by one member. That year we bought class pins, slippery little gold things which were speedily lost. When we entered the Upper School in the fall of 1 923. Ben Nelson had joined us from the class below. That year we had one representative on the Varsity football team, one on the hockey and one in the newly formed Choir. The next year as Fifth Formers we took on a dignity which we had lacked the year before. Maughan and Nash were on the football squad, and one of us was on the hockey team. Maughan was on the Call o' Pan board. Three of our members were in the plays. We had two representatives in the Choir. But what made our Fifth Form year memorable was the fact that members of our class were instrumental in the forming of a swimming team, something that Blake had not had for many years. Warner. Winston and Thomas must be given the credit for this. A year ago last fall we returned as Juniors. Warner. McRae and Nash made their football letters. Warner. Winston and Thomas were the backbone of the swimming team of which Warner was captain. Ireys. Maughan. Nash. Thomas and Winston were in the annual plays. Maughan. Nash. Page Seventeen Winston and Warner represented us in the Union. The Torch board claimed Ireys. Nash. Warner and Winston. On the Call o’ Pan were Maughan and Thomas. The high point of this year was the dance, held at the Junior School, to make money for the Junior-Senior Prom, on which we made seven and one-half dollars. Returning for our final year last fall we found that our numbers had been augmented by four second-year Seniors, and by a new arrival. Bill Trauernicht. Later in the year Jerome Weber and George Van Dusen entered our happy throng. As usual, the Seniors have composed the greater part of the football, swimming, hockey and baseball teams. We have been in the Blake plays and on the debating team. Our basketball team won the championship of the school. In conclusion, we wish to express our deep gratitude to our class advisor. Mr. Cleveland, for his kindly and thoughtful advice during the past year. Edgar V. Nash Class Historian ❖ Page Eighteen i£! E ivim 8 r - Union. '27 Torch Board. '27 Dramatics. '26 Football Team. '25. 26 Class Basketball, '24. ’25. '26. '27 Baseball. ’27 JOHN THOMAS McRAE Entered Blake 1920 Mac” Vale ' Chanaed is the child of stn.” Through a long, desolate stretch, covering seven years. ' Mac' has clearly demonstrated to all and sundry his uncanny. Heaven-sent ability to get by on almost no work at all. His bright and shining face, caught in an attitude of complete repose, bordering on a state of coma is. he claims, the biggest factor in his phenomenal success. “Mac just revels in good hard work. His endless stock of racy stories delivered in a slow monotone has enlightened the bleak routine of more than one study period, and his “smart cracks have disrupted endless history classes. Seriously. “Mac’s work on the football team has always been of the highest quality, and we look forward with pleasurable anticipation to having him back next year, and the next, and the next. Page Nineteen Editor-in-Chief of Call o’ Pan. '27 Call o’ Pan Board. 25. ’26. ’27 Student Council. '26, '27 President of Dramatic Assn., '27 Dramatics. '25. '26. '27 President of Union. '26 Vice-President of Union. '25 Union. ’25-'26. '26-'27 Vice-President of Class. '27 Treasurer of Class. ’26 Football Team. '26 Winner of Williams Theme Contest. '27 Choir. '25. '26. '27 Glee Club. '26 Lower School Cup. '23 V Form Declamation Contest. '25 Class Basketball. '25. '26 Christmas Dance Committee. '26 Varsity Club DAVID CHARI.ES MAUGHAN Entered Blake 1920 Dave Williams A decent boldness ever meets with friends. Dave has justly earned for himself the title of The Sage of the Class of 27. His weighty flights of oratory delivered in a ponderous basso have invariably influenced the ultimate actions of his classmates, and the school generally recognizes him as the Zeus among his fellow Olympians. In his lighter moments he lends his august presence to the Choir, composing with Harvey and Ross the Senior element in that little group of earnest seekers after discord. But his real future lies in the gentle art of waiting on table, as Miss Berglund will testify. In all seriousness. Dave has. as editor-in-chief of the '27 Call o’ Pan. done the school a real and lasting service, a service that will be remembered and appreciated long after he has left us for the higher haunts of learning. Page Twenty Football Squad. '24 Football Team. 25 Torch Board. 26. '27 Editor-In-Chief of Torch. '27 Council. '27 Union. 26. ‘27 Union Secretary, '27 Union Assistant Secretary. 26 Dramatics. ’26. '27 Property Manager Dramatics. '27 Class Treasurer. ’25. '26 Class Historian Junior-Senior Dance Chairman. '26 Christmas Dance Committee. ‘27 Union Dance Committee. '27 Varsity Club. ’25 EDGAR VANDERHOFF NASH Entered Blake 1916 Ed, Sunny Williams No man ever became extremely wiched all at once. As editor-in-chief of that noble rag. the Torch. Ed” is due for a few sly digs from the Call o Pan board, but we will not stoop to petty slander. We can only say that he kept the Torch clean at any cost. His stirring editorials aroused strong feeling in the school, mostly against the Torch. His status as the best-read man in the class is unquestioned, and his extensive library contains some exceedingly refreshing volumes: among them several rare old Haldemann-Julius first editions. It is be cause of this rich literary background that he has acceded to the honored position of class historian, with all the dignity and majesty attached thereunto. In closing, we are moved to say. Drink Nash's Coffee and Enjoy the Best” (not an advertisement). Page 7 went y-one President of Senior Class Football, 'll Baseball, 'll Union Treasurer. ‘27 Call o' Pan Board. ‘11 Junior-Senior Dance Committee. '26 Christmas Dance Committee. ‘26 Union Dance Committee. '27 Orchestra. '26 Dramatics. '26 Class Basketball '24 ‘25. '26. 27 Varsity Club BENJAMIN FRANKLIN NELSON Entered Blake 1915 Benny. Silly Nell. Blue Streak Yale Sheffield Genius is the capacity for ecadiny hard work. Back in the “Stone Arc' in 1915. when most of us were just learninR to walk. Ben embarked on his checkered career at Blake. Through the long, hard winters, he stood by the ship, and now twelve years in th: making, he has emerged—a Senior. He is a striking example of what Blake School will do for the growing boy. and lays proud claim to the heaviest beard in the Senior class. In the still, small hours of most any night. Ben may be found burning the midnight oil at Mr. Geiscr's house, patiently being exposed to the ravages of history. Every hope is entertained for his complete recovery. Ben s perseverance is clearly exemplified in the fact that after four years of plugging on the football squad he made his letter this year. We feel sure that Ben will go onward and upward, in his caieer. and ultimately reach a high level, nailing “Master Slab Shingles’’ on the roofs of Minneapolis. Page Twenty-two Choir. '26. '27 Glee Club. '26 Winner of General Information Contest. '27 Dramatics, 'll Baseball Manager. 11 Tennis. '26 Head Waiter. 27 Literary Lditor of Torch. 'll Class Prophet, 'll WILLIAM EUGENE ROSS Entered Blake 1921 Bill,” Willie. “Precious Yale Sheffield For fools rush in where Angels fear to rread. Every noon for the past year, precisely on the stroke of twelve. Willie, the head waiter, has led his demon cohorts into action in the dining-room. Dauntless, graceful, delicate of touch, he has done his little bit to make the Blake School lunches more appetizing. He has had his troubles, of course, such as straightening Strachauer’s bib and quelling the post-luncheon riots among the waiters, but he has borne himself like a little man through it all. His antics in the dormitory, in connection with Weber, have become epics, and his ghastly stenches, compounded in the laboratory for the edification of the Upper Study inmates, have always been wonderfully effective. When asked his formula for fame. Willie was at a loss. 1 don’t know, cjuoth he. It must be that irresistible 'IT . And there you have the modest testimony of a truly great eccentric. Page I'wenty-ihree Valedictorian Council. '24 Class Secretary. '24. '26 Class Basketball. '24. '25. 26. 27 Tennis Team, '26 Hockey Captain. '27 Union. '27 Secretary Union. '27 Dramatics. '27 Torch Board. ‘27 Fifth Form Declamation Contest, '25 JOHN COGGESHALL SAVAGE Entered Blake 1920 “JohnnyHeaven Eyes” Princeton “Still waters run deep. John has justly earned for himself the title of Blake School's most faithful commuter. Every morning the year through. John hops the 6:15 Dcephavcn Flyer and every evening he goes tearing back to God's Country, all under the auspices of the Twin City Rapid Transit Company. Being, as he is. right quick at figures and such, he has become, through a gradual but deadly process of elimination, valedictorian of the class, a truly worth-while achievement. His scholastic laurels resting rather lightly on his classic brow, he sought more worlds to conquer and during the cold spell, he added the captaincy of the hockey team to his list of accomplishments. But John is really out of his element during the winter, for sailing is his true love. In years to come. Johnny will, in all probability, startle the world by a non-stop voyage across the Atlantic in a collapsible drinking-cup with the aid of a pair of water wings. Page Twenty-four Football. 26 Hockey Squad. ‘27 Williams Theme Contest. 27 Thorpe Cup Contest. '27 Union. '27 Torch Board. ’27 Spring Dance Committee. 27 Union Dance Committee. '27 Baseball Squad. ‘27 Varsity Club. ‘26 JOHN WILLIAM TRAUERNICHT Entered Blake 1926 “Bill,” “Squeer” Dartmouth Who thinketh too little and talketh too much.” Although he has been with us one short year. “Bill has tended his knitting well and the ever-varying range of his activities has been a constant source of wonder to the class. His erratic, though invariably refreshing, sallies into the realms of Latin scansion have become epics, though at times his pronunciation has been positively “wheird'' and his translations have caused Mr. Foss to emit low whails of despair and resignation. The case and nonchalance with which he pilots his trusty Hupmo-bilc through the highways and by-ways of Minneapolis is truly admirable though somewhat nerve-racking and his alleged membership in the ‘Safe-Drivers Club is his proudest possession. If he reaches Dartmouth next year, and there are only eight or ten good reasons why he shouldn't, we are fully confident that he will uphold all the best traditions of the school in any field of endeavor he may essay. Page Twenty-Ace Council. '26. 'll President of Council. 27 Torch Board. ’26. ’27 Swimming Team, '25. '26. 'll Captain of Swimming Team. ’26. 'll Chairman of Junior-Senior Dance Committee. '26 Vice-President of Class. '26 Football. '25. '26 Baseball, 'll Vice-President of Union. '26 Union. '26. 'll Treasurer of Union. '27 Union Dance Committee, 'll Dramatics. '26. 'll Business Manager of Dramatics. 'll Williams Theme Contest, 'll Varsity Club I.EON CHARLES WARNER. JR. Entered Blake 1919 Lion. Elsie. Deacon” Princeton Handsome is as handsome does.” It is with mingled awe and admiration that vp approach the subject of the Right Reverend Warner (apologies to M. Bosanko). Rathtr a modest, retiring youth, he shrinks from publicity of any sort, but though it is not visible to the naked eye. there is a heart of gold beneath that rough exterior. In view of the fact that he has been captain of the swimming team for the past two years, and taking into consideration his public-speaking endeavors, we arc inclined to believe that Elsie” is more at home in the water than on land. Leon has really demonstrated his all-around ability as head of the school this year, and his sound common sense has been a steadying factor in every Council meeting. As yet not quite mature enough for the highest haunts of learning. Elsie is leaving us for Lawrcncevillc where it is a foregone conclusion that he will acquit himself creditably. Page Twenty-six THE POST GRADUATE STUDENTS OF THE CLASS OF 1927 ROBERT EARL BUGBEE Entered Blake 1923 Cornell Captain of Football Team: President of Athletic Association: Leader cf Choir: Varsity Club. GEORGE HENRY CHRISTIAN Entered Blake 1914 Leland Stanford Football Team: Hockey Team: Baseball Team: Class Basketball: President of Athletic Association: Varsity Club. ROBERT JOHN HARVEY Entered Blake 1923 Yale Sheffield Manager of Football Team: Leader of Choir: Captain of Debating Team; Stage Manager of Dramatics: Dramatics: Business Manager of Call o Pan Board: President of Union: Easter Dance Committee: Strieker Cup; Varsity Club. EDWIN JANEY MOLES. JR. Entered Blake 1921 Princeton Football Team: Swimming Team: Baseball Team: Secretary of Athletic Association: Varsity Club. GEORGE CROSS VANDUSEN. JR. Entered Blake 1927 Williams Class Basketball. JEROME WEBER Entered Blake 1927 University of Minnesota Class Basketball. Page Twenty-seven 0A Page Twenty-eight Walker, S. Richardson. P. Cook llollcrn, J. VanDu i-nf F. _ Devaney Harvey, J. Pierson, N. Bennethum Pearce Bradshaw t ocrr Mr. Geiser Thomas Gummcrc, B. Macnie JUNIOR CLASS The past year has. indeed, been a very prosperous one for the VI Form. We had practically the same class as last year with the addition of Newton Pierson. Palmer Richardson. Fred VanDusen and King Bennethum. All of these boys have proved themselves worthy additions to the class. At the beginning of the year the following class officers were elected: Guy Thomas, president: Henry Cook, vice-president: Charles Doerr. secretary and treasurer: and Mr. Geiser. Class Advisor. They have all served their offices well and are now endeavoring to give the biggest and best Junior-Senior Prom in the school's history. The class, although not the highest in the school, ranked well toward the front in scholastic attainment, with Macnie, Richardson and Devaney leading. In athletics we ranked high: we were represented by Devaney and VanDusen on the football team, the former being elected captain for next year. Thomas. Walker, Van Dusen and N. Pierson were on the swimming team, with Thomas again being high-point man and elected next year s raptai-� . On the ho key team were Cook. Doerr. Devaney and Hollern. At present, there is a very good chance for several Juniors to make the baseball team. But the Juniors have not confined their activities to the athletic field alone. Devaney and Hollern were members of the Council. The Call o' Pan claimed Devaney and Thomas, while Doerr. Bennethum. Hollern. J. Harvey and Walker contributed to the success of the Torch. The names of Bennethum. Devaney. Doerr. Cook. J. Harvey. Van Dusen and Thomas were found on the Union roll call, and helped it to enjoy a successful year. As is known, the dramatics this year were of the best, and Devaney. J. Harvey. Gummere. N. Pierson. Bennethum and Hollern enjoyed the distinction of being the class representatives. Throughout the year the class has shown its ability in public speaking. Three members of the debating team were Juniors, they were Hollern. Gummere and John Harvey. We wish to extend our heartiest thanks to Mr. Geiser in appreciation for the work and interest he has devoted to the class as its advisor. We feel that he has been one of the main factors in the Juniors' successful year. Guy A. Thomas President o Page Thirty-one Page Thirty-two Cornell Kizer, K. Welch Mr. Horne Nash. W. Pierson. ( . Ramsden Crosby Schermerhorn Wukctichl Mac«reRor Foster. K. Lawrence FIFTH FORM We believe that the Fifth Form has made a noteworthy showing during the past year. At the beginning of the year Robert and Kenneth Foster. Hermann Strachaucr. John Welch and James Ramsden joined our class. Later we lost Gordon Christian from our midst, who went to West High. The class officers for the year were R. Macgregor. president: Lyman Wakefield, vice-president: and Hermann Strachaucr. secretary and treasurer. Lyman Wakefield was our Council member. Mr. Horne was our Class Advisor and we are indebted to him for helping us with our school problems. In school activities we played an important part. Nash again made his football letter while Fdwin Schermerhorn. C. Pierson. R. Ri er. R Macgregor and John Welch were on the second team. F. Schermerhorn made his letter in hockey and Macgregor was on the squad. In swimming. Ri er. Pierson and Nash made letters and Wakefield was on the squad. We had a creditable class basketball team and always gave our opponents hard fights. As for baseball. K. Foster is thus far on the first team while Ramsden. Gosnell and Pierson are on the squad. The greater part of those remaining arc playing tennis and K. Schermerhorn and Crosby arc on the team for certain, while the others stand a good chance. K. Foster won the Fifth Form Declamation Contest and Strachaucr. Wakefield. Pierson and R. Fosicr participated. Ri .cr. Wakefield. Pierson. Strachaucr and Schermerhorn took part in dramatics. In the Choir we had Wakefield. Robert and Kenneth Foster. Gosnell and Strachauer. It is for the above reasons that we feel that the past year has been a successful one for the Fifth Form. Robert Macgregor President Page Thirty-three Ircy Morris Mr. Coulter Olson Robinson Alder Nisbet Rixer, I). Snyder Walker. W. (Iambic McCabe Rooracni, II. Uillcttc Pillsbury ( hutc Plant Thomson Bailey Wales, M. FOURTH FORM At the beginning of the year the Class of 19 30 was minus three of its former members: Bill Gage. Phil Gamble and Herman Schcurcr. However, four new boys entered our class: John Alder. Bob linkenta. John Gillette and Rufus Pence. Rufus left us shortly before Christmas. Our class stood high in scholarship, and Plant or Pillsbury seem to have a good chance for the Alliance Francaisc medal. Fred Nash was on the Torch board and Frank Plant was an assistant to the Call o’ Pan staff. Frank was also on the Council. In athletics we made the following standing: Chute made his letter in football and Walker was on the second team. The third team was entirely composed of our class with Robinson as its captain. In hockey. Chute and Walker made their letters and Snyder. Bailey and Booracm were on the squad. Although none of us made a letter in swimming, still valuable experience was gained by Rizer, Nash. Morris. McCabe. Pillsbury. and Enkcma. Our basketball team was comparatively strong: it was composed of Captain Nisbet. Plant. Chute. Robinson. Bailey. Walker and Enkcma. The prospects for being on the baseball team are good as Robinson. Chute and Walker are trying for positions. Pillsbury. Plant. Enkcma. Rizer. Ircys and Bailey are trying out for tennis. The dramatics claimed Irevs. Olson. Robinson. Nash. Walker. Thomson. Gamble. Wales and Nisbet. Altogether. the Class of 1930 has played a strong part in every phase of school life this year. We owe a great deal to Mr. Coulter and wish to thank him very much for his work as class advisor. The class officers are Fred Chute, president; John Pillsbury. vice-president: and Frank Plant, secretary and treasurer. FRED CHUTE President Page Thirty-four Page Thirty-five THIRD FORM This year we were unfortunate in losing from our class Walter Gage. Edmund Pillsbury. and James Gummere. but we are glad to have Fletcher Booraem, Bert Kenyon. Bud Saxton, and Bill Richardson, who was with us in the Junior School. Bill Lafean joined us at the beginning of the winter term. The Lower School football team was made up. for the most part, of Third Formers. John McLane was captain. Against a much heavier team from S. P. A. we tied two games and lost one by a score of 7-6. The hockey squad was also composed mostly of Third Formers. Mr. Olson coached both teams. We have been well represented on the honor roll throughout the entire year. The class officers were John Dalrymple. president: John McLane, vice-president: Henry McKnight. secretary and treasurer. We are very grateful to Mr. Olson, our class advisor, tor the helpful advice he has given, and we take this opportunity to thank him. SECOND FORM At the opening of school this fall, we found that two of our former members had dropped out. Anson Brooks and Einar Nagel. Webster Brace, who had been absent a year, returned to take his place again with us. Several new boys were also enrolled in our ranks: Cash. Collins. Jenness. Millar. Wright, and Andrus. James Gummere also came into our class. All of these we heartily welcome. Three of the boys of our class made their letters in football: Howard. Jenness. and Wright. Three also starred in hockey: Howard. Savage, and Wright. Several others fought hard for places and were reliable substitutes. Most of the boys are out for baseball, and no doubt many of them will make the team. There is fine spirit in the class and the boys are boosting for Blake all the time. We are grateful to Mr. Hallenbeck for the advice so kindly given us. The officers are Bob Howard, president: Ben Wright, vice-president: Burton Salter, secretary and treasurer. Page Thirty-six FIRS!' FORM The football season opened soon after the opening of school and soon, through the efforts of Mr. Lindman. we had a capable eleven, with Newhall as captain. In the winter we had a hockey team, which was formed and coached by Ben Nelson whom we wish to thank for the interest he showed and real help that he gave the team. Snyder was captain. We had a moderately successful season. This spring we turned out early for baseball practice and are working under the co-efficient system. There have been three class parties, which were given by the Browns. Tenney and Dillon. Of the twenty-one members, twenty are in their second year at the Country School. The only new member is Melone. The class officers are Melone. president: Hill, vice-president: Snyder, secretary and treasurer: and our class advisor is Mr. Lindman. We feel that we have the finest day-school in the country, and we all wish to make our class a credit to the school. Neil Melone President PREP YEAR The “Preps this year flourished in both sports and studies. In football we didn't play anybody although we had a fine team. In hockey we played the First Form and were beaten 1-0. which we thought was a good showing, with our best player. Wilkes Covey, absent. Everybody is out for baseball with the exception of Joe Clifford who has had an operation. During the winter term our class gave a very successful play called “Sir Gareth of Orkney. which nearly every member of the class took part in. Jack Winston particularly distinguished himself as the “Red Knight. This year wy are pleased at having six new members in our class: J. Cullen. W. Kenyon. W. Kibby. J. Lafean. F. Leslie and W. Rollins. We are very grateful to our class advisor Mr. Wilson, and wish to express our deep regret at his leaving the school next year. He will be sadly missed by all. Our class officers are Joseph Clifford, president: William Chilgren, vice-president: William Hunt, secretary: and John Lowe, treasurer. John Lowe Treasurer o Page Thirty-seven C i m j— T-l ■ 7 1 — mi Page Thirty-eight JUNIOR SCHOOL FACULTY Mary Gertrude McDonald First Year Milwaukee Teachers College Columbia University Minnesota Director of Junior School Mrs. Harriet Lane Russell Second Year St. Cloud Teachers College National Kindergarten and Elementary College Columbia University Mrs. Anna Thompson Barbour Fort Edward Seminary Mabel Ann Sherin Mankato Teachers College Columbia University University of California Minnesota Blanche Caroline Nygaard St. Cloud Teachers College University of Minnesota MacPhail School of Music Third Year Fourth Year Music ELMAAR BaKKEN Physical Training University of Minnesota Page Forty-one t%_0 ’ EAS 1927 ALUMNI On the afternoon and evening of April 28. 1927. there was held the annual alumni field day and dinner. This was the first time in many years that the dinner has been held at the Country School and it was felt by all that such a procedure should be followed in the future. The baseball game in the afternoon proved somewhat disastrous for the Alumni as they went down to defeat at the hands of the school team. The score was 8 to 7. After a very pleasant dinner the Association was entertained by Roderick Peck who performed feats of magic and sleight-of-hand much to the mystification and amusement of everyone. When the last card had disappeared and after those nearest the stage had felt in their pockets to see if their watches were still there, the Association was formally called to order by President Carroll. Upon request of the president the minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer's report were read and approved. Nominations were then received for officers for the ensuing year and the following were nominated: Frank Crosby, to be president John Baxter, to be vice-president A. C. Regan, to be secretary and treasurer. It was moved and seconded that these nominees be unanimously elected and the motion carried. Page Forty-two Mr. Alder. Head Master of the school, was then called upon and gave the Alumni some very pertinent facts about the present activities of Blake and its prospects. Among other things he summarized the financial position of the school. Its assets now amount to over $325,000 with no liabilities other than current bills. The creditable showing of the boys in the college board examinations was also mentioned, and it was pointed out that of those recommended. ninety-six per cent passed. The needs of the school were outlined and consideration was given to the plans now afoot for meeting those needs. Mr. C. C. Bovey’s gift was mentioned. This included a fine organ, stained glass windows and other equipment necessary to complete the chapel. After Mr. Alder's talk. Mike Home showed moving pictures of the athletic activities at the school and also showed examples of a new style of recreational building known as the outdoor gymnasium which is finding favor in many schools. It is the hope of the Board of Trustees that Blake will have one before long. At the conclusion of the movies Mr. Alder again urged the Alumni to come out to the school more often. The meeting concluded with the singing of High Above the Rolling Country.'' Among those present were: Lovell Bartlett Charles Carroll Ed. Chapman G. B. Clifford Douglas Reese John Ballard Winston Newell J. S. McDonald Arthur C. Regan R. W. Hankinson Vincent McLane John Gregg Ed. Mitchell Kenneth O'Brien Arthur Helm Roderick Peck Franklin Crosby Ralph Williamson Walter Jaffray A. C. Regan Secretary and Treasurer Page Forty-three • Page Forty-four Wakefield, L. Ilollrrn. J. Plant Nash, E. Warner Mr. Alder Maughau Dcvancy THE STUDENT COUNCIL The former Student Councils of Blake School have carried on the work of the Council on a program, varying from year to year. This was mainly due to the fact that former Councils have experimented with different methods of procedure, in an endeavor through practice and experience to find the best method for. perhaps, final adoption. For the first few years after the Student Council was inaugurated, elections were held twice a year. This practice was discontinued and an election held once a year took its place. Under this new plan different forms of self-government were attempted, all of which proved to be unsatisfactory. The Student Council of last year decided that it was not to be a disciplinary body, but a medium and a point of close contact between the student body and the faculty. Last year the meetings were held without the presence of a faculty member. This year the Student Council was in perfect accord with former Councils in all respects with one exception, namely, that it felt it wiser to have the Head Master present at all of its meetings. This plan has eliminated loss of time in that it did away with the committee work between the Council and the Head Master. The Student Council of 1927 instituted an innovation in connection with the Founders’ Day program, in that the president of the Council presided over the chapel exercises. Another Council member read the history of the school since its founding. These innovations appear to have been favorably received and we suggest that future Councils retain this custom unless a better plan can be devised. It has even been suggested that the Council be responsible for the morning chapel services on different occasions. During the past year the Council has been extended the privilege of studying in the Library, a privilege which has worked out well from all angles. This is in lieu of the former plan of granting this privilege exclusively to the head of the school. The Council edited the Handbook this year, a duty which was formerly performed by the Union. With this brief resume of the activities of the Council of 1927 it is hoped that future Councils may profit by our experience and carry on and better the work done, and the result obtained, by each preceding Council. Lhon Warner President of Council Page Forty-seven Welch Nelson Vanl usen, F. Strachaoer Thomas Warner Cook Devancy Trauernicht ( hristian .M.iughaii llollern.J. ltrnnclhum Harvey, ). McRae Nash, E. Savage,J. Harvey, K. L)ocrr Mr, I unb O' THE BLAKE UNION 1926-1927 The Blake Union this year has decidedly changed to a more serious and important factor in school life than it has been for the past few years. At the beginning of the year the meetings were held at the Junior School. Later on. however, it was deemed advisable for various reasons to change the meeting-place to the Country School, to have a Union dinner every second Friday night and to hold the meetings after each dinner. Immediately, the beneficial effect of such a plan was noticeable. The meetings assumed a more serious, deliberate and interesting nature, and a greater enthusiasm, hitherto unexperienced, was aroused in the members. The talks given during the year were exceptionally interesting and well delivered. Parliamentary law was stressed and a critic was elected to comment on the direction of the meetings from a standpoint of parliamentary procedure. To make the meetings more formal, all general discussion was saved until after the adjournment. when the gathering was changed to an open-forum discussion. To aid in these discussions, and to give the masters an idea of the procedure of the Union, one member of the faculty was invited to each meeting. This also served to bring the Union into a closer connection with the more weighty school problems, and give the members a perfectly free opportunity to give their views on them to the masters. It was very gratifying to the Union members to feel that they were considered a representative body of Blake, as they were made to feel in their discussions with their teachers. We believe that the Union has vastly improved this year in every way. and we sincerely hope that it will continue to improve as it has and become an even greater factor in school life than during the past school year. Mr. Lamb, true to his pledge given at the Union banquet held in June. 1926. gave his earnest support to the Union and aided greatly in working the problems which arose during the year. The Union is very grateful to him for the great amount of work he has done this year for the Union, and for his unfailing guidance. FIRST TERM OFFICERS David C. Maughan John P. Devaney Edgar V. Nash Ben F. Nelson Guy A. Thomas President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Assistant Secretary SECOND TERM OFFICERS Robert J. Harvey Charles D. Doerr John C. Savage Leon C. Warner John M. Hollern President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Assistant Secretary Page Forty nine Bcnnclhum Ciummere, B. Boss 'ook Booracm Wakefield Walker. W. Pierson, C. Nelson llollcrn McCabe Nash. E. Warner Maunhan Kizer. D. Thomson Ireys Olson Schemierhorn Harvey, J. Savage. J. Pierson. N. Sirachaucr Kizer. R. Harvey. K. Devancy Nisbet Robinson (iambic Wales. M. THE BLAKE SCHOOL PLAYS 1927 On Saturday evening. March 19. at the Studio Recital Hall, the Blake Dramatic Association staged its twelfth annual presentation. In every respect it was a successful performance and those in the audience who had seen previous plays were unanimous in declaring the present group one of the most interesting and best acted they had yet attended. The hall, through the generosity and thoughtfulness of the Mothers' Association, was attractively decorated with ferns and flowers. When the curtain went up on the first play. Spreading the News. by Lady Gregory, every scat in the auditorium was filled. The plot of the farce was laid near a small fair in an Irish village on a summer afternoon. One of the natives thoughtlessly forgets his fork with which he has been haying, and another runs after him to give it back. The village gossips begin to talk and soon a story of jealousy and murder develops, which is only stopped by the reappearance of the supposed victim himself. The parts in the play, although difficult because of the Irish brogue, were well taken. Although there were scenes that could have been better developed, the ludicrousness of the situation was easily caught by the audience and thoroughly enjoyed. The women characters in this skit. John Harvey, as Mrs. Tarpey. the apple woman: Newton Pierson, as Mrs. Fallon, and John Ireys. as Mrs. 'Lully, were especially well done, and John Savage deserves great credit for his acting of Shawn Early after only one rehearsal. The second play, entitled “Copy. by Kendall Banning, was of a more serious nature. It depicted the city edito-'s office of a New York paper of the present day. at a time when news was scarce and reporters were longing for exciting material. Suddenly the news of a disastrous fire on board a Hudson picnic boat comes over the wire. The editor. Lay, who believes his wife and child on the boat, is torn between affection and duty. Despite his anxiety, he publishes the extra only to learn as the paper comes from the press that his loved ones at the last moment had missed the boat. The atmosphere of the play, which is tense in the extreme, was well preserved. The acting of David Maughan as Lay deserves special mention, and the rest of the cast supported him well. In the third play. Booth Tarkington's “'Travellers. the audience was carried to Sicily, where in a small ramshackle hotel of a remote mourtain village, a family of American tourists find themselves marooned fo- the night. The village is supposed to be the resort of Sicilian bandits, and the uncanny noises about the hotel, the poor lighting arrangement. the weird faces of the natives, and th? nervousness of the guests, all create a situation that is highly amusing. The parts in this play were very well carried throughout. John Devaney as Mr. Roberts, Lyman Wakefield as Mrs. Roberts. Raymond Olson in the part of Jessie, and William Ross as the French courier, sustained in clever fashion the humor of the scenes. Page Fifty-one PROGRAM I—SPREADING THE NEWS Lady Gregory Characters f In order of their appearance) Mrs. Tarpey John Harvey. '28 Magistrate John Hollern. '28 Jo Muldoon (a policeman) Robert Rizer. '29 James Ryan Charles Pierson. '29 Bartley Fallon Edgar Nash. '27 Mrs. Fallon Newton Pierson. 28 Jack Smith Bart Gummere. '28 Tim Casey Leon Warner. '27 Shawn Early John Savage. ’27 Mrs. Tully John Ireys. '30 l ime—A summer afternoon, late in the 19th century. Place—The outskirts of a Fair in an Irish village. II—COPY Kendall Banning Characters (In order of their appearance) Adams Pratt Thomas Jimmy (office boy) Wilson Lay Baldwin Morden McCabe, '30 King Bennethum. '28 Robert Harvey. 27 Charles Gamble. ’30 Edwin Schermerhorn. 29 David Maughan. '27 Walter Walker. 30 Time—A summer afternoon—the present. Place—City Editor's office of a New York paper. Note—The play is based upon an actual occurrence. Page Fifty-two Ill—TRAVELLERS Booth Tarkington Oka . Characters (In order of their appearance) La Sera William Ross. 'll The Chauffeur Dean Rizer, '30 Mr. Roberts John Devaney, ’28 Mrs. Roberts Lyman Wakefield, ’29 Jessie Raymond Olson. ‘30 The Pallid Man Fred Nash, ‘30 The Woman Douglas Robinson, ‘30 Salvatore Richard Thomson. ‘30 Mrs. Slidell Walter Nisbet. ’30 Fred Slidell Hermann Strachauer, 29 Time—Evening in January. Place—A Sicilian Hotel. BLAKE SCHOOL DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION Season of 1927 Director President Business Manager Stage Manager Property Manager Electrician Mr. Carl Cass David C. Maughan, ’27 Leon Warner, 'll Robert Harvey, 'll Edgar Nash, 'll Mr. O. E. Horne Page Fifty-three PUBLIC SPEAKING The public speaking activities at Blake this year have been highly successful. The programs in the school have been varied, interesting, and well carried out. In general the work has followed rather closely that done in former years. The first stage in public speaking in Blake comes in the Lower School, where each boy is required to declaim once during each term. At the end of the year the best speakers of each term compete for a silver cup which has been presented, for the past few years, by Mr. Wilson. In the Fourth Form practice in public speaking is carried out in the class room, where the pupils are accustomed to present their own thoughts on expository and argumentative topics, chosen and prepared by them. Although the work of this Form is somewhat elementary. it aims to encourage self-expression and ease. Page Fifty-four The members of the Fifth Form were called on to deliver selections from famous orations before the combined classes of the Fourth and Fifth Forms. During the middle of the winter term the Fifth Form Declamation Contest was held. Each of the five best speakers of the Form reflected great credit on his class. Kenneth Foster, who delivered “Our Flag.'' was awarded first prize, and Strachauer. who gave The Declaration of Independence.' received honorable mention. Public speaking in the Sixth Form was confined to well-prepared debates, every member of the class taking part once each term. Instead of one-man debates, as in the past, teams have been composed of two speakers on a side. This has necessitated the choosing of subjects that offered the greatest possible latitude, with the result that the school has enjoyed one of the most interesting and profitable years in the history of the Sixth Form debating work. In the Seventh Form the course in public speaking was rounded out. Once a term each member of the Senior Class gave a 10-minute talk in Chapel on some topic of current interest. In addition to these talks, the Seniors had an opportunity to enter the Williams Theme Contest. A number of subjects were offered and those who wished to compete chose any one of the topics. This year. Maughan won the Williams Cup with his essay, Benito Mussolini.” One of the most interesting extra-curricular activities at Blake was the debate with St. Paul Academy. We picked the question: Resolved: That there be a Department of Education with a secretary in the President's Cabinet, and S. P. A. chose the negative. After a process of elimination. R. Harvey. B. Gummere and J. Hollern. with J. Harvey, as alternate, were named to represent the school. In that a bill providing for a separate department of education was before Congress at the time, the subject of the debate was particularly appropriate. St. Paul won the debate, two to one. It was the unanimous opinion of the judges that in points of oratory and the use of pure English. Blake was superior. Our weakness lay in the fact that we were unable to show with sufficient conclusiveness that a new department was needed. The Strieker Cup. given each year to the best debater, was won by Robert Harvey. It is hoped that with this year’s added interest in inter-mural debates Blake will soon develop an attitude toward debating that will give it its deserved position among school activities. The debating team wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Mr. Geiscr for the splendid assistance he gave in the coaching of the debates. Whatever praise the team received was due largely to his efforts. The Thorpe Cup is a prize awarded each year to the most proficient speaker in the Upper School. The candidates speak extemporaneously on subjects relative to the State of Minnesota. This year Guy Thomas won the cup. Page Fitly-five Wakefield, L. fiosnell Pierson. C. Nelson Thomas Plant Harvey, R. MaiiRhan Mr. Hallenbeck Devaney THE 1927 CALL O' PAN BOARD Editor-in-Chief David C. Maughan Literary Editor John P. Devaney Art Editor Joe Gosnell Assistant Frank W. Plant Business Manager Robert J. Harvey Advertising Manager Guy A. Thomas Photographic Editor Lyman E. Wakefield Assistant Benjamin F. Nelson Assistant Charles Pierson Page Fifty-six Harvey, J. McRae Warner Bennethum Ross Doerr, Savage, J. Mr. Cleveland Nash, K. Trauernicht Hollern. J. THE 1927 TORCH BOARD Edgar V. Nash Editor-in-Chief William Trauernicht Business Manager JOHN Hollern Assistant Business Manager Literary Editor Athletic Editor Assistant Athletic Editor School News Editor William Ross Leon Warner Charles Doerr John Savage John Harvey John McRae King Bennethum Fred Nash Mr. Cleveland Alumni Editor Humor Editor Exchange Editor Assistant Faculty Advisor j Page Fifty-seven THE 1927 CALL O' PAN The Call o’ Pan board this year, as usual, was rather late in beginning work on their publication. The advertisements were late in being solicited. With sufficient funds foreseen, however, the board immediately began on the write-ups. photography, and the general organization of the book itself. We hope that this year's Call o' Pan will compare well with former annuals and that it will give a true panorama of the 1926-27 school year. We wish to thank Charles Doerr. who. although rot an official member of the staff, willingly and conscientiously worked both in soliciting advertisements and in arranging the advertising department proper. We are very grateful to Mr. Hallenbeck for his much-needed advice and valuable aid in organizing the departments of our publication. It was largely through his labors that we were able to complete the Call o' Pan. THE 1926-27 TORCH We. of the Torch board, freely admit that the Torch in this, its last year, has not in many ways, been up to the standard set by previous boards. However, there have been several reasons for this condition. The Torch began its year with an almost entirely new board. Because of their participation in the other activities of the school, the members of the board have not been able to spend sufficient time on the magazine. In some ways we have kept up to the calibre of the Torches of other years. Our numbers, although few and far between, have been of the regulation length. Our material, which, by the way. we have either had to dig out of the student body with a pickaxe.” or write ourselves, has been as good as that in former Torches. We sincerely wish to thank Mr. Cleveland for his always helpful and never-failing advice. He has been an important factor in the meager success of this year’s offering. PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR There was much discussion this year as to the advisability of two separate boards for editing both of the school publications—the Torch and the Call o’ Pan. The school, it was decided, was too small to provide sufficient talent for two staffs. It was finally agreed that one board would be most satisfactory and efficient for this work. Thereupon. a board was elected for the coming year. According to the plans for the next year, which are. however, purely tentative, a Call o' Pan is to be published, and either a quarterly or a more frequent leaflet. The board elected this year is composed mainly of next year's Seniors. Page Fifty-eight Toward the end of the year as the Seniors' work becomes more difficult, the following year's board is to substitute for them and complete the year's publication. This idea will lighten the Seniors work and give the board for the coming year experience in handling the publications. We feel that this plan will be infinitely more beneficial to the school and the students involved. BOARD FOR THE NEW PUBLICA TION John P. Devaney King Bennethum Charles D. Doerr John H. Harvey Robert O. Macnie Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Business Manager Literary Editor School News Editor Lyman E. Wakefield. Jr. Photo Editor FRANK W. PLANT Assistant to Editor CHOIR—1926-27 The Choir this year was doubtless the best in its young life at Blake. From the beginning of the school year it steadily increased in importance. It aided, greatly-, both in improving the quality of the morning exercises and arousing an interest in singing to a degree hitherto unknown at Blake. Under Mr. Geiser's capable guidance, weekly practices were held: new hymns were learned, to be taught to the students and sung in Chapel. At the opening of the year Bob Bugbee was elected leader. Later, after he had left school. Bob Harvey was appointed to replace him. From time to time, on special occasions, the Choir offered pleasing and appropriate music of mixed voices as its share of the school programs. In its few years at Blake, the Choir has rapidly grown in importance and has improved steadily. We are firmly convinced that it will continue to do so and to become an even greater factor in Blake life. VII Harvey, R. Maughan Ross VI Pearce V Gosnell Strachauer Foster. K. MEMBERS Foster. R. Crosby, G. Wakefield. L. IV IREYS Thomson Nash. F. Ill VanDusen. Gros. Palm Robertson Steiner. Me. II Cash Harris Gummere. J. Dayton I Ward Wakefield. S. 4E Page Fifty-nine vv� ft THE MOTHERS' ASSOCIATION This year, the Mothers' Association played a greater part than ever before in school activities. From the beginning of the year, the mothers of the boys of each Form conducted regular meetings. T he needs of each class were discussed, with the mothers giving their views on the subjects presented. The Mothers' Association proper, consisting of those mothers who have boys in Blake, held meetings at regular intervals. and did much to help the students in every phase of school life. They have aided greatly in making the social activities the successes that they were, by helping with the decorations and their financial and moral support. The need of an increase in importance of the Mothers' Association at Blake cannot be too strongly stressed. It establishes between the parents and the students a more intimate connection in school Work and affairs, and helps in carrying on the school administration more to suit both the parents and the students. THE SHORT STORY CLUB The Short Story Club has held a most successful season. This club, as you know, meets every other Sunday evening during the winter term at the houses of different boys whose parents are so kind as to invite the club. It is composed of all the members of the Senior and Junior classes. The first meeting was held on January 16, at Mr. Cleveland's home. Here he read The Bet. by Chekov. and The Belled Buzzard. by Irvin Cobb. Two Sundays later, the club met at Leon Warner's house, where Mr. Cleveland read Cobbler's Wax. by Achmed Abdallah, and Ihe Stove, by Pickthal. The next meeting was held at Bob Harvey's. Mr. Cleveland read The Remarkable Wreck of the I homas Hyke. by Frank W. Stockton, and one of W. W. Jacob's amusing sea stories. At Nash's, a short story by Sinclair Lewis, entitled Young Man Axelbrod, was read to us. and I hey Grind Exceeding Small, by Ben Ames Williams. The club was entertained two Sundays later at the house of Henry Cook, with Up from Darkness and the Depths, by Robertson, and The Unknown Soldier, by Boogher. The season wfas ended at Charles Doerr's home. Mr. Cleveland reading Not Wisely But Too Well, a negro story by Octavus Roy Cohen, and The Letter Home. by Chesterton. The success of the club this year is due to two things. Mr. Cleveland and the delicious food served by the mothers of the boys at w'hose homes we met. The only criticism that might be offered of the food is that there was. perhaps, a super-abundance of it: w'e have no criticism to make of Mr. Cleveland. The Short Story Club most heartily thanks Mr. Cleveland, whose selection and reading of the stories contributed so much to the wonderful success of the season, and the mothers who so kindly invited us to their homes, and fed us not wisely, but too well. Pave Sixty FOUNDERS' DAY On Tuesday, November 23. 1926. the annual Founders’ Day celebration took place at the Country School. Adverse weather conditions made it necessary to hold the entire program indoors. This did away with the Brown and White football game which has been the traditional feature of the outdoor program. The absence of this part of the program was noticeable, but an emergency indoor program was arranged and carried out with a moderate degree of efficiency. For the first time in the history of the event the Student Council presided over the more serious part of the program in the person of Leon Warner, the head of the school. This is highly indicative of the growing importance of the Council in school affairs. The more serious part of the exercises opened with the singing of the Alma Mater. Following this Mr. Alder read a selection from the Bible after which an outline of the school’s history was read by David Maughan. The Choir sang an anthem, and the meeting was brought to a close with an inspiring address by Mr. C. C. Bovey. In his address Mr. Bovey pointed out that every act of a Blake student is the real commemoration of Founders’ Day. Mr. Bovey is a man who was very instrumental in the founding of the school, both through his financial aid and personal efforts. After all present had joined in the singing of “America. The Beautiful.” the meeting adjourned. As an innovation, model classes were held for the benefit of the guests. A regular period of the day was conducted and the classes were, for the most part, attended by interested guests. The closing exercises were held in the Chapel. 1 hese exercises were chiefly an exposition of the type of public speaking done at Blake. Various declamations and extemporaneous speeches, along with a debate made up this part of the program. Following this, musical numbers were given by John Ireys and Hermann Strachauer. The Founders' Day was closed by singing a stanza of “America.’’ At six o’clock the traditional Fathers' and Teachers’ Dinner was held. Mr. Briggs of St. Paul Academy was present and gave a very interesting talk on the new co-efficient plan for matching athletic teams. This plan proposes that the teams be matched according to the weight and height of the respective participants. The dinner brought to an end a new. but satisfactory, type of Founders’ Day. Page Sixty-one THE JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM 1926 The Junior-Senior Prom which brought the social year to a successful close, was held June 11. Commencement evening. The gymnasium was decorated for the occasion in blue and white streamers. The dance itself was admirably managed by the committee consisting of Nelson. E. Nash. Warner, and Thomas. During the dance unique lighting effects were obtained by means of vari-colored lights played from the balcony on the revellers below. The music was furnished by Palmer's orchestra. Refreshments, served during the intermission, combined to make the event one of the most successful in years. CHRISTMAS DANCE 1926 The 1927 social season was opened when the Christmas Dance committee relieved the tension of. examination week with a function that will long be remembered. More than the usual share of representatives from each Form were present to add to the festivities. As might be expected, the dining room was appropriately decorated with evergreens and holly, which, together with the gaiety of the dancers, was entirely suitable for the occasion. To the committee. Nelson. E. Nash and Thomas, goes the credit for their combined effort in making the evening a decided success. EASTER DANCE 1927 The annual Easter Dance was held at the Country School on April 19. the evening of the end of the second term. About forty-five couples were present. The dining room was beautifully decorated with palms and Easter lilies. An innovation of a short program-dance of five dances was tried out and proved successful, and greatly improved the quality of the dance. At eleven-thirty o’clock, coffee, sandwiches, ice cream and cake were served. The chaperons were Mr. and Mrs. Leon C. Warner. Mr. and Mrs. James Pearce. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Ireys and Mr. Alder. The dance committee consisted of Robert Harvey, chairman. Leon Warner. Jr., William Trauernicht, and King Bennethum. The music was furnished by Dave Wing's orchestra. It was a dance worthy of bringing a successful school term to a close, and of opening the spring vacation. Page Sixty-two On Friday evening. December 10. 1926. the annual football banquet was held in the dining-room of the Country School. The first and second teams, the third team and the Lower School team attended, and these, with several members of the faculty and the alumni, combined in making the banquet one of the largest and most successful in the history of the school. Mr. Alder was the toastmaster and fulfilled his duties very capably. “Mike Horne gave the first speech, in which he praised the spirit of the team and handed out the Varsity letters. He was followed by Mr. Olson, coach of the Lower School team, who gave out their letters and summarized their season. Mr. Coulter, next on the program, declaimed briefly and humorously on the merits of the second team, and he in turn was followed by Mr. Cleveland, who spoke of the third team and its place in the school curriculum. Mr. Alder then introduced the following alumni: Vinnie McLane. Mel Krogncss, and Phil McCauIl. each of whom contributed a speech to the program. Captain Bugbee spoke next, presenting Mr. Horne. Mr. Coulter, and Mr. Saxton with gifts from the members of the Varsity, and John Devaney. captain-elect of the 1927 team, followed him, speaking on the prospects for next year. Mr. Saxton, in the next address. praised “Mike” very highly, and spoke of his fine war record. Vinnie McLane then presented the Williams' Cup to George Christian for the second consecutive year, and George closed the program with a speech in which he emphasized the strong spirit of friendship and coordination developed in the team during the past season. THE SENIOR DINNERS The first Senior dinner took place late in the fall term. Mr. Nelson Dayton of The Dayton Company spoke to us on the running of a modern department store. (It was after this dinner that the pleasant custom of smoking after Senior dinners was discontinued.) Mr. Dayton told us many things not known to us before about the management of a large store in this day and age. The next talker. Mr. King of the Northrup King Seed Company, gave the Seniors a very comprehensive view of this business. At the third dinner Mr. Van Dusen endeavored to explain the extremely complicated grain business to the Seniors. He did his best, but even after a diagram had been drawn on Mr. Foss' blackboard, the greater part of the class was in the dark as to where the profit was. The dinners have all been well attended and have been thoroughly enjoyed by the Seniors. Mr. Alder deserves great credit for having secured such interesting speakers. It is to be hoped that these dinners will be continued next year and ihat there will be more of them. Page Sixty-three THE BLAKE UNION BANQUET 1926 The Twelfth Annual Blake Union Banquet was held on Friday evening. May 28. at the Minneapolis Athletic Club. The dinner was followed by the customary speeches. Mr. Foss, who had served the Union faithfully for the year as advisor, acted as toastmaster. The first speaker. Mr. C. B. Carroll, who represented the alumni, stressed the value to be derived from membership in the Union and recalled memories of his own days in the organization. The retiring president. Charles Clifford, reviewed the past year, sketching briefly its aims and accomplishments. The incoming president. David Maughan. spoke of plans for the coming year, and of the earnest spirit with which the body was entering on the season’s work. John Devaney. speaking in behalf of the new members, promised whole-hearted support and active interest from the initiates. Doctor Bugbee. next on the program, presented an entertaining talk on the fellowship which may exist between father and son. and which may be promoted by mutual interest in matters of school and later life. Mr. Lamb, the new advisor, in the last speech of the evening, accepted the responsibility of Union leadership. and promised his ready assistance in the solution of its problems. A number of fathers of Union members were present, and the dinner, thus marked by the spirit of fellowship which Doctor Bugbee had emphasized, was wholly successful and a fitting send-off for this year s Union. Senior Room Drvaney Moles Mr. Horne Christian Mr. Cleveland THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION This year’s Athletic Association got well underway shortly after the beginning of the fall term. The meetings were conducted in an orderly and businesslike way. and consequently, were more deliberate and serious than in former years. The Athletic Association consists of the entire personnel of the school, and it is its duty to criticize the names recommended by the Athletic Association Advisory Board for minor and major letters and for the team managers. According to custom, the Dramatic Association aided the Athletic Association financially, and much credit is due the members for their work and co-operation. Mr. Cleveland is to be thanked for his diligence in collecting and dispensing the funds of the Association. OFFICERS OF THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION George Christian John Devaney Edwin Moles Mr. Cleveland Mr. Horne Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary Treasurer Advisor Page Sixty-five Page Sixty-six Horne (Coach) Nash. W. Trauernichl Christian Moles Warner VanDusen, F. Nelson Harvey (Manager) Dcvancy Bugbcc (Captain) McRae Maughan Chute FOOTBALL 1926 Organization Robert Bugbee Captain Robert Harvey A onager O. E. Horne Head Coach B. N. Coulter Assistant Coach Line-up Bugbee Left End Christian Left Tackle Trauernicht Left Guard MAUGHAN Center Warner Right Guard McRae Right Tackle VanDusen Right End Moles Fullback Chute Right Half Nash. W. Left Half Devaney Quarterback Nelson Guard Schedule Blake 21 Washburn High 0 Blake 14 Luther 1 3 Blake 14 Pillsbury 7 Blake 13 U. High 0 Blake 21 S. P. A. 6 Page Sixty nine Page Seventy FOOTBALL 1926 When the football season of 1926 opened. Coach Horne was faced with the task of rounding out a finished team from a squad of only twenty-three aspirants. Of this number, however, seven were letter men. George Christian, last year's captain, and a tower of strength at left tackle, was back to put a wonderful spirit of fight and fair play into the team. Also Captain Bugbee. Moles. Warner. McRae. Willis Nash, and Devancy returned. A week before the beginning of school the majority of candidates were busy working out under the supervision of Mike.” Banty” and Norm.” Despite the fair number of letter men. there was a constant shortage of second string material. At no time were there more than two full teams, and more than often Mike” was faced with the handicap of securing sufficient men for scrimmage. Mr. Coulter, likewise, felt the decided lack of candidates for the second team, since players were daily being drawn from his line-up to replace unsuitable material on the first team. This gave him no opportunity to develop a well-organized second squad. After a practice game with Hopkins in which Blake barely warded off a defeat, we trounced Washburn High. 21-0. Then followed a 14-13 victory, over a strong and heavier team, from Luther. Up to that time the calibre of our team had been somewhat a matter of speculation, but our second victory established the fact that Mike was rapidly instilling into the squad that fighting spirit which has always characterized his teams. Our next game took us to Pillsbury. where we were greeted by a mountain of combustibles gathered for the bonfire which would, that evening, celebrate the victory over Blake. During the first quarter of the game it seemed that the Pillsbury boys had correctly counted their unhatched eggs. But before the whistle blew, Blake, with 14 points against their opponents’ 7 tucked under their belts, had the satisfaction of turning the bonfire into a funeral pyre. With the University game to our credit. 1 3-0. the squad settled down to a ten-day period of hard drill in preparation for the final game of the season, that with S. P. A. On the outcome of that game depended the reputation of our undefeated team. On November 1 2 the whole school, plus alumni and relatives, witnessed the struggle between the ancient rivals. It was not until the second quarter was well underway that things began to happen. Moles, after a series of end runs and passes by Nash, VanDusen and Devaney, plunged through center for the first touchdown. Immediately following our scoring. S. P. A., on an old-fashioned trick play, took the ball for their first touchdown. Before the quarter had ended. Christian caught a beautiful twenty-yard pass from VanDusen and took the ball over for our second touchdown. No further scoring resulted until in the last quarter Moles again drove through center for Blake’s third and last touchdown. And so ended the traditional game with the score 21-6, with Blake at the long end. Page Seventy-one University St Paul .Vaiii-'my JM 1 JLm Washburn St.Paul Academy St Paul Ac tnl my Page Seventy-two McRae Chute Pierson. C. Coulter (Coach) Rnmsclen Robinson Trauernicht Ku.vs (Manager) Walker. W. Docrr Connell Nelson Savaxe Warner Pierson, N. Foster. K. (Juinntere. B. Moles Christian (C'aptain) VanDusen. F. Cook llollcrn BASEBALL ORGANIZATION 1927 George H. Christian Captain William E. Ross Manager B. N. COULTER Head Coach Line-up Christian Moles Devaney K. Foster B. Gummere Cook F. VanDusen Hollern Nelson Catcher Pitcher First Base Second Base Third Base Shortstop Left Field Center Field Right Field Substitutes Savage Warner McRae Robinson Outfield Outfield Outfield Infield Schedule 1927 April 26 Blake 1 1 Central 10 April 29 Blake 8 Alumni 8 May 6 Blake 2 St. Thomas 5 May 1 1 Blake 2 Shattuck 4 May 17 Blake St. Thomas May 21 Blake Milwaukee May 28 Blake Shattuck June 3 Blake S. P. A. Page Seventy-five Page Seventy-six BASEBALL 1927 About twenty-five candidates reported for baseball after the Easter holidays. Among these were four letter men. Christian, catcher; Moles, pitcher: Devaney. first base: and Hollern. outfielder. There had been little real practice during the vacation, owing to the very irregular weather, and consequently the team that lined up for the first game with Central High, was experimental. In this game we were without the services of Christian who was ill. and his absence was keenly felt. Nevertheless, by a strong rally in the last inning. Blake managed to score ten runs and win the game by a score of eleven to ten. The following week a tie game was played with the Alumni. Chute, pitching his first Upper School game, was effective for three innings, but was relieved by Moles in the fourth after giving several bases on balls. Christian was again forced to remain out of the line-up. The St. Thomas game on May 6 was the first real test for the team. The result was disappointing from the standpoint of hitting and fielding, but Moles' splendid pitching was decidedly encouraging. We lost the game by our blunders and St. Thomas was smart enough to take advantage of every slip. This game gave our green team very valuable experience. On May 1 1. Shattuck came up and defeated us four to two. The game was a repetition of the St. Thomas game, but though it is true we played very poor baseball at times, and practically threw the game away, it is also true that we were the victims of several unlucky breaks which helped the Shattuck score materially. Again Moles pitched splendid baseball, striking out sixteen men and allowing only six scattered hits. After the fourth inning Shattuck failed to score, while Blake put a run across after a walk, a sacrifice and a pretty two base hit by Savage. At the present time we have lost two important games, but are looking forward to evening up the series with St. Thomas and Shattuck. and winning permanent possession of the Yale Cup by victories over Milwaukee and St. Paul Academy. Page Seventy-seven Page Seventy-eight Page Seventy-nine Walker. W. Devancy Christian Hollrrn Coulter (Coach) Schcrmerhorn ( hute Savage, J. (Captain) Cook Doerr, C. HOCKEY A call for players for the hockey team was issued by Coach Coulter about the end of the fall term, and the candidates were able to have the benefit of some early indoor practice. Due to the fact that we had a much larger rink this year, it took quite awhile to get it into shape, and only two hockey games could be played during the Christmas vacation. From last year’s team there remained Christian. Cook. Devancy and Hollern. With the addition of Savage. Chute. Walker. Schermer-horn and Doerr. iMr. Coulter formed a championship six. John Savage was elected captain and his splendid work at left wing won for him the admiration and support of his team. Christian, again this year at goal, and Cook, at center, were the outstanding performers. Pagt Eighty The most praiseworthy characteristic of the team this year, however. was the fine spirit of co operation and loyalty of the entire squad. Faced with a hard schedule, the team gradually gained much strength from their practice games and finished at the top of the Minnesota Academic League by defeating Shattuck and St. Paul Academy, and tying the Academy once. With the loss of only two letter men. and with the talent developed this year, the prospects for a good 1928 team are exceedingly bright. With the untiring perseverance and knowledge of the game with which he always inspires his teams, Mr. Coulter has an excellent chance of producing another championship team for Blake next year. We wish to thank Mr. Coulter very much for the untiring effort he has made in coaching the team. The fact that our team held the Academy championship, we feel itself speaks strongly for Mr. Coulter's fine coaching and hard work. We are assured that next year's team will be an even better example of his leadership and hockey knowledge. In the two years that Banty has been with us. he has won the confidence and respect of everyone who has worked under him. As head coach of hockey and baseball, and as assistant football coach, he has worked untiringly throughout each year for the furtherance of Blake's athletics. Always cheerful and uncomplaining, in the face of disheartening handicaps, he has produced some truly great teams, and has developed from the most commonplace material a number of athletes. We feel ourselves fortunate to have him in the faculty, and every boy in the school hopes sincerely he will stay on at Blake, working and playing in his fine spirit of real comradeship, for the better interests of the school. Banty'' Coulter Page Eighty Page Eighty-two Caplain Leon Warner Page Eighty-three c m is n I r— Iloftanko (Coach) Walker, W. Nash, W. VanDusrn, F. Riser, R. Thomas Warner Moles Pierson, C. SWIMMING I his year s swimming season was a very successful one. In fact, it was by far the most successful a Blake team has ever had. Not only did the team win the Twin City Championship, but they earned a name for themselves throughout the state and made a very worthy showing in the Northwestern Interscholastic Meet. During the season, three records were broken. Ted Moles, the star breast-stroke swimmer of the team, and second best in the state, paddled the 100-yard breast stroke in 1:12. beating the former Northwestern Interscholastic record by more than 4 seconds. Guy Thomas swam the 40-yard free style in 19 3 5 seconds, and the 300-yard medley team composed of Carl Pierson. Moles and Thomas negotiated the distance in the record time of 3:35. These three men. along with Leon Warner, were the Page Eighty-four team's high point men. Thomas was first with 52 points; iMoles. second, with 47: and Warner and Pierson, third, with 41 each. The team scored easy victories over Edison. West. Central. St. Paul Central and University Highs: only meeting defeat twice, both times at the hands of the strong Shattuck team. Ted Moles and Steve Walker took care of the breast stroke in great shape. Moles was not defeated all season, while Steve took a second in every meet except two. The 40-yard dash was taken care of by Captain Leon Warner, and Captain-elect. Guy Thomas. The latter was the most consistent winner and was the only Minneapolis swimmer honored by a place on the All State l earn. These two also shared honors in the 100-yard free style, both being on about a par. In the back stroke. Carl Pierson was the shining light. He was considered the fourth best in the state, which is very remarkable considering his inexperience. Bob Rizer was the other back stroke, and won the admiration of all by his hard work and grit throughout the season. Bob also filled in the gap left vacant by our divers, and he did this difficult task very well. In the future he should be among the state s best. The 220 event was handled by Fred VanDusen and Willis Nash. Nash, being a little the superior of the two. was very dangerous in this event. The regular medley team consisted of Carl Pierson. Ted Moles and Guy Thomas. These three did not lose a race while swimming together and formed one of the strongest medley teams in the state: being eclipsed, perhaps, by Shattuck and Hibbing. We now come to Mr. Bosanko. our faculty coach. I'oo much credit cannot be given him for his hard work and the good fellowship that he gave the team. He won for himself the friendship and admiration of every boy on the squad, and it is hoped we will have Bosco with us many more seasons. We must also thank John Hartman, our acting coach, for his wonderful work in turning out such a good team, and the Minneapolis Club for their co-operation in regard to the use of the pool. Finally, we should mention Captain Warner, who. swimming his third and last year on the team, was always giving his best in the races and doing his utmost for the team. He will be missed and his place will be hard to fill: but it is hoped that the 1928 season will be as successful as the 1927. Page Eighty-five CLASS BASKETBALL 1927 Five or six years ago. it was decided that it would be inadvisable to continue basketball as a minor sport at Blake. In view of this fact, the only basketball now played at Blake is that of intra-mural games. However, it is hoped that the sport will be restored when the school becomes large enough to support it. As soon as the hockey season was finished, intensive practice for the class basketball tournament was begun. A schedule was arranged whereby a definite day was stipulated for the practice of the respective teams. Speedily the teams rounded into mid-season form, and prepared for the advent of the opening games. From the beginning, the Seniors took the lead and maintained it throughout the entire series. The fighting Juniors easily gained second place and finished the season in that position. The games between the Juniors and the Seniors are worthy of special note in that they were hard-fought and closely contested. The winning Senior team was composed of Christian. McRae. Nelson. George VanDusen. and Weber. THE CO EFFICIENT SYSTEM For a number of years the Lower School athletic teams of Blake and St. Paul have engaged in football, hockey and baseball, the winning teams contributing points toward the securing of the coveted Hill Cup. More than often the opposing players were so unevenly matched that considerable dissatisfaction arose. Soon after the opening of the fall term, a plan was suggested by Mr. Briggs. Head Master of the St. Paul Academy, whereby the possibility of unequal teams could be eliminated: and from his suggestion has been evolved what is known as the Co-efficient System. Under this new plan each boy in the school is weighed and measured at the opening of the school year. Those whose weights fall within certain limits receive a given rating. In a similar manner, ratings are given for height and age. The ratings of each boy are then added, and the total determines the class to which the boy belongs. A.” ' B or “C.” A limit has been set whereby a boy whose total rating is above a certain point is unqualified to play on any one of the three teams. Advantages of this new system are obvious. The question of unequal teams is entirely eliminated, so that neither school will feel that it is to meet an unfair opponent. Page Eighty-six THE VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club, which was established in the fall of 1923, is annually composed of those who have won their major “B. A key is awarded on which is inscribed the athletic record during the Upper School years. MEMBERS 1927 Bugbee McRae Christian MAUGHAN Chute Moles Cook Nash. W. Devaney Nelson Foster. K. Robinson Gum me re Trauernicht Harvey. R. VanDusen Hollern Warner Page Eighty-seven EDITOR S NOTE Inasmuch as the Editors can see no proper place for the weird brand of alleged humor usually found in a publication of this type, we have endeavored to reduce it this year to a minimum. If there be those among our readers who must have their little laugh, we refer them in all seriousness to the Torch. Page Eighty-eight ANSWERS FROM THE GENERAL INFORMATION TEST Question: Why did Moses flee from Egypt? Answer: On account of the flies. Question: What crop did Cadmus raise from the dragon’s teeth? Answer: Pyorrhea. Question: What is an agnostic? Answer: A cross word puzzle. Question: Who ferried the dead across the River Styx? Answer: Chartex. Question: Who wrote “Leaves of Grass? Answer: John Burroughs. Question: Of what other famous Latin writer was Horace a con- temporary? Answer: Mr. Foss. Question: What is Minnesota’s state flower? Answer: Cabbage. Question: What was Wednesday named after? Answer: Tuesday. Question: What did the Children of Israel eat in the Wilderness? Answer: They bit the dust. Question: What is a horse-power? Answer: The power required to raise a horse one foot in one minute. Question: The children were divided into what two kingdoms? Answer: North and South. Question: Who was the first British ruler of the House of Brunswick? Answer: Panatrope. Question: In what state is Yellowstone National Park? Answer: Rhode Island. Question: What sports writer chooses the All-American Football Team now that Walter Camp is dead? Answer: Dorothy Dix. Question: In what book does the “Wife of Bath appear? Answer: The “Fundamentals of Hygiene. by Webber. Page Eighty-nine GREAT MINDS AT WORK OR THE TRUTH ABOUT THE CALL O' PAN SEPTEMBER 25th—12:55 Board meets and decides that something ought to be done about the Call o' Pan. Maughan delivers a little fight talk (prolonged cheering). 1:00. meeting adjourned by unanimous consent. OCTOBER I 5th—-I 2:55 Harvey outlines business campaign for year: Thomas and Nelson promise great things: Maughan delivers brief half-hour oration on the traditional glory of the Call o' Pan and Mr. Hallenbeck entreats the board to keep it for the good of coming generations. Meeting adjourned amid sighs of relief at 1:30 1:32. Board returns for tardy excuses from Mr. Hallenbeck with the exception of Nelson who prefers to take his medicine like a little man. NOVEMBER I 2th—12:45 Thomas brings in a quarter page ad from the family. Gosnell submits a draw-ing which Board finally recognizes to be an informal study of Gosnell. Maughan reduces Pierson to tears with fiery oration on Sloth and Procrastination. Harvey promises to send at least a half dozen Lower Schoolers in for ads. Fourth Form secths in en masse and Mr. Hallenbeck sinks gently into a dead faint. Board exits through windows all except Plant who feels right at home. DECEMBER 29th—8:30 (AT THE HARVEY HOMESTEAD) Members present: Maughan. Harvey and Dcvancy. Equipment: 13 pencils, six erasers and Harvey Minor to mind the Victrola. Accomplishments: Brief review of holiday season conducted, also dedication revised for the seventh time. 1 1 :30. Nelson congregates and composes brief treatise on the Varsity Club. 1 1 :45, Board adjourns to bigger and better things. JANUARY 10th—LUNCH HOUR Harvey addresses the school in general and the Second Form in particular on the desirability of procuring ads for the Call o Pan. Mr. Alder entreats the school to push this thing through in characteristic Blake style. FEBRUARY. MARCH AND APRIL Board undergoes period of rest following strenuous winter season. MAY 3rd—BLAKE HOUSE 9P.M, Maughan reads threatening ultimatum from printers demanding book within two weeks (hearty laughs from the Board). Dcvaney reports that only Football. Baseball. Hockey. Swimming. Debating. Founders' Day. Dramatics. Seniors and Humor remain to be written up. 10:00. Mr. Hallenbeck lets the cat out and puts Pierson to bed. 10:08. cat enters through side-door and Pierson appears, complaining that Weber and Ross have put dead gophers and gravel in his bed. 10:30. Dcvancy staggers from kitchen overcome by hot water heater. MAY 20th—CALL O PAN SANCTUM Maughan announces that Book has gone to press with only five write-ups and three pages of Snaps missing. Wakefield enters with a bill of $24.98 for photographic supplies and personal services rendered, also exits hastily. Dcvancy copies four pages of humor from Call o’ Pans of yore. Maughan and Dcvaney solemnly shake hands, swearing. Never Again And thus the awful deed is done. Paqe Ninety SCHOOL HONORS For the Year 1925-1926 SENIOR DEPARTMENT Upper School Scholarship Prizes First—Otto Schoen-Rene VII Second—ATHERTON BEAN VII Honorable Mention, in Order of Excellence Robert Macnie V Frank Richards VII Charles Clifford VII John Savage VI Charles Silvf.rson VII C. Frederick Brauer VII Sumner Crosby V Charles Johnson V Lower School Scholarship Prizes First—Frank Plant III Second—JOHN BOVEY II Honorable Mention, in Order of Excellence John Dalrymple II Erle Savage I Morris Arnold I George Atwood II Allan Hill Prep Burton Salter I Thomas Dillon Prep” Edmund Pillsbury II Student Council Head of the School—GEORGE CHRISTIAN VII Charles Clifford VII Charles Silvf.rson VII David Maughan VI Leon Warner VI John Devaney V Charles Pierson IV Yale Trophy George Christian VII Harvard Trophy Edwin Moles VII Alumni Cup for General Information Atherton Bean VII Honorable Mention: Edgar V. Nash VI Frank Richards VII John Ross VII Blake Union Medal for Declamation Hermann Strachauer V Honorable Mention: Charles Johnson V Strieker Cup for Debating Atherton Bean VII Thorpe Cup for Extemporaneous Speaking Atherton Bean VII Honorable Mention: Frederick Brauer VII Wilson Cup for Lower School Public Speaking John McLane II Honorable Mention: Thomas McCann I Frank Plant III Williams Alumni Literary Prizes First—Harry Robinson VII Second—ATHERTON BEAN VII Medal Awarded by National Society of Colonial Daughters Harry Robinson VII ATTENDANCE RECORD NOT ABSENT OR TARDY Morris Arnold Robert Rizer William Hayden Earle Welch Charles Johnson Einar Nagell David Maughan NOT ABSENT Fred Nash Hermann Strachauer Edmund Pillsbury Osborne Taylor Page Ninety-three JUNIOR DEPARTMENT Scholarship Prizes Fourth Year First—Joseph Clifford Honorable Mention: Jack Winston Wyman Vaughan Third Year First—Philip Walker Honorable Mention: Harry Piper Carl Ellertson Second Year First—Frank Bovey Honorable Mention: Bruce Dayton Richard Dobson First Year First—James Jaffray Honorable Mention: Frank Edmonds Foster Declamation Cup Carl Ellertson Honorable Mention: Wyman Vaughan Neatness Prizes Third and Fourth Years—WILLIAM ATKINSON First and Second Years—WILLIAM KING Page Ninety-four ENROLLMENT 1926-1927 SENIOR DEPARTMENT Seventh Form Bugbee. Robert Earl Christian. George Henry Harvey. Robert John McRae. John Thomas Maughan. David Charles Moles. Edwin Janney. Jr. Nash. Edgar Vanderhoef Nelson. Benjamin Franklin Ross. William Eugene Savage. John Coggeshall Trauernicht. John William Van Dusen. George Cross. Jr. Warner. Leon Charles Weber. Jerome Sixth Form Bennethum. King Perry Bradshaw. Dawson. Jr. Cook. Henry Wireman. Jr. Devaney. John Parker Doerr. Charles Davidson Gummerf., Francis Barton III Harvey. John Henry Hollern, John McCormick Macnie. Robert Oakes Pearce. James Harden Pierson. Newton Welles Richardson. Palmer Thomas. Guy Alfred. Jr. VanDusen. George Cross. Jr. Walker. Stephen Archie Fifth Form Christian. Harvey Gordon Crosby. George Christian Foster. Kenneth Keidei. Foster. Robert Otto Gosnell. Joseph Henry. Jr. Lawrence. Thad Bartlett Macgrhgor. Robert Warner Nash. Willis Vanderhoef Pierson. Charles Frederick Ramsden. James Henry Rizer, Robert Inkeep SCHERMERKORN. EDWIN JAMES Strachauer. Hermann Hale Wakefield. Lyman Eldredge. Jr. Welch. John Culver Fourth Form Alder. John Winthrop Bailey. Hilton Moore Booraem. Hendrik. Jr. Chute. Frederick Hawley Enkema. Robert Gamble. Charles Brintzinghoffer Gillette, John Ford Ireys. John Wells McCabe. Morden Morriss. Herbert Alexander Nash. Fred Vanderhoef Nisbet. Walter Foster Olson. Raymond Willard Pence. Rufus Harry Pillsbury. John Sargent Plant. Frank Waghorne Rizer. Dean Kirby Robinson. Douglas Burr Snyder. John Pillsbury Thomson. Richard Harry Wales. Martin Smyth Walker. Walter Willard Third Form Atkinson, Frederick Melville Atwood. George Winthrop Booraem. Fletcher Van Nostrand BosAkD. Richard Miller Bovey, John Alden. Jr. Dalrymple, John Stewart. Jr. FitzGerald. Gerald Shurtleff Kenyon. Albert Harlan Lafean. James William McKnight. Henry Turney McLane. John Fulton Palm. John Rector Richardson. William Francis Robertson. Alvin Joan Russell. Dudley Jennison Saxton. Romaine Ford Steiner. George Ross Steiner. Lawrence McIvor VanDusen. Grosvenor Brune Second Form Andrus. Colbert Leroy Arnold. Morris Fairchild Brace. Sears Webster Bull. Webster Merrifield Burnet. William Bernard Cash. William Bradbury Collins. James Ryder Crosby. Thomas Manville Dayton. Donald Chadwick Gummere. James Edward Tatnall Harris. William Barclay Hewitt. John Edwin Howard. Robert Louis Hunt. John Washburn Jenness. Blair McCann. Thomas A.. Jr. Millar. Robert Cory Morrison. Clinton Nickerson. Samuel Mayo III Salter. Joseph Burton Savage. Erle B.. Jr. Wales. Robert Elliott Wright. Charles Benjamin. Jr. First Form Bagley, Ralph Colt. Jr. Bellows. Charles Sanger Brooks. Anson Brown. Lucian Hall Brown. Winthrop Lane Dillon. Thomas Church Doerr. George V.. Jr. Hayden. William Frederick. Jr. Hill, Allan Janney. Jr. Hollern. Terrence Louis LaVake. James Gifford Malcolmson. Jack Frederick Melone. Neil Gardner Newhall. Norman Leslie. Jr. Pratt. Fred John III Snyder. Thomas Stevenson Sperzel. John Peter Tenney. William Leonard Wakefield. Samuel Chace Ward. Harold Rathbun. Jr. Wright. Franklin Randolph “Prep Year Chf.lgren. William Judd Clifford. Joseph Edwin Covey. Wilkes Perry. Jr. Cullen. James Smith Edmunds. Peter Robert Harrison. John Gallup Hauenstein. Robert Hedback. John William Hunt. William Olney II Kenyon. Walter Benton Kibbf.y. Egerton Wales. Jr. Lafean. John Shaw Leslie. Frank Paul Lowe. John Hardinc, McCann. John Martin. Jay Reed Rand. Arthur Henry Rollins. Willis Jennison Stimson. Robert Conklin Vaughan. Wyman Ristine Winston. John Stevens Total Enrollment. 2M Senior Department. 1 50 I age Ninety-eight «E JUNIOR DEPARTMENT Fourth Year Atkinson. William Bridgman Atwood. Henry Moore Covey. Preston King Dobson. John Anderson Ellertson. Carl Henry, Jr. Hammerel. John Coates King. Lyndon Marrs. Jr. Leahy. Richard Francis McLaughlin. James Raymond Miller. Rowley Nickerson. William Jordan Pattridge, James Pence. Harry Edward Pierson. John Jay Pillsbury. Charles Alfred Piper. Harry Cushing. Jr. Richardson. Charles Ross. Jr. Walker. Philip Hulet Wilcox. William Third Year Bovey. Frank Alden II Burton. Gale Cotton Dayton. Bruce Bliss Dobson, Richardson Martin Gilman. Logan Drinker Goldsmith, Arthur J. Harris. Charles Gold Hibbert. Jack S. Jaffray. Clive Palmer. Jr. King. Richard Clark King. William Abbott Mills. Walter Hall Morrison. Angus Truesdale Pillsbury, Robert Kinsey Regan. William D. Warner. Ellsworth Alfred Woodworth. Walter Ross Second Year Bowman. Bradley Clayton II Clifford. George Barnard III Cook. Charles Davenport Devaney. John Patrick Edmonds. Frank Norman. Jr. Jaffray. James Freeman Lucker. Laurence Henry Miller. Arthur Osgood. Endecott Thomson. Richard Mapes Vaughan. James Albert. Jr. Warner. Maurice A.. Jr. First Year Adams. John Walker III Bowman. Samuel Henry III Brooks. Sheldon von Hagen Burton. Lindley James Carpenter. Vincent Welles Doerr. Henry III Frankforter. George William Carter Gilman. Robbins Paxon Hallowell. Morris Longstreth. Jr. Partridge. George Henry Pillsbury. George Lawler Tusler. Theodore Henry Walker. Archie D.. Jr. Warner. Harold David Wyman. James Thomas T otal Enrollment. 213 Junior Department, 63 Page One Hundred Why Parents Choose Blake Blake cares for the boy all day. Blake provides healthful out-of-door sports for every boy. Blake brings college-trained men teachers and boys together for better scholarship, sportsmanship, and fellowship. Blake enables the home to keep closely in touch with the boy and the school. Blake prepares boys thoroughly for any college or technical school in the United States. Blake provides three departments for growing boys: The Junior City School. 2201 Colfax Ave. So. The Senior Country School. Excelsior Blvd. near the Interlachen Club. Blake House and West House, dormitories for boarding students. For catalog and further information, address Blake School 2201 Colfax Avenue South Minneapolis. Minn. Franklin M. Crosby Eugene C. 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Page One Hundred Ten UK m ?• ft WE CAN HELP YOU ATTAIN BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SUCCESS HENNEPIN COUNTY SAVINGS BANK 5 I 1 Marquette FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS AT POPULAR PRICES ifiUnziHi fllnrists, {nr. Grousers and Retailers Nicollet Avc. at Tenth St. Second Avc. S. at Eighth St. BOULEVARD STORE AND GREENHOUSES West Lake Street and Ewing Ave. Telephones: Atlantic 0530 Atlantic 0531 Atlantic 0532 Atlantic 0533 Walnut 3912 AMERICAN LINEN COMPANY FURNISHERS OF CLEAN LINEN FOR ALL BUSINESS PURPOSES 909-915 LA SALLE AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS ''It Pays To Keep Clean'' Page One Hundred Eleven GO TO IB GRIFFENS America's Finest Men's Wear Stores The Reliable Prescription Drug Store Everything Worn by the Well Dressed Man —Except His Shoes TWENTY-SIXTH AND HENNEPIN W 1. o N D O N CHICAGO DETROIT MILWAUKEE SAINT PAUL MINNEAPOLIS Hotel Radisson Bldj?. Minneapolis COMPLIMENTS OF Browning, King Co. Makers and Retailers of BOYS' AND STUDENTS' HIGH GRADE CLOTHING FURNISHINGS AND HATS Nicollet at Eighth Street Page One Hundred Twelve Don't give the life insurance man any consideration. Do whatever you please to him. but do not say “no” to those in whose interest he is working, the dear ones of your home. Call Mr. Jewett of The Northwestern Mutual —Atlantic 01 33. Page One Hundred Thirteen MELONE-BOVEY LUMBER CO. FOUR MINNEAPOLIS YARDS Main Office: 1228 South Fourth Street Dependable Quality and Service MONARCH METAL WEATHER STRIPS Most Efficient HAUENSTEIN 8 BURMEISTER 700 BUILDERS EXCHANGE 90 BUILDERS EXCHANGE MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL COMPLIMENTS OF AN INTERESTED FRIEND Page One Hundred Fourteen flhp Harrison Smith Co. Good Printers Since iSjr Printers of the Call o’ Pan since 1919 17 Pacte One Hundred Fifteen CUp ------QffA fc oypAk — Page One Hundred Sixteen Mrs. O. C. Swanson. Mgr. J e Vciic i oiver 3)hop Main 1600 1112 Nicollet Avenue Plant Company EVERYTHING IN REAL ESTATE THORPE BROS. Realtors Since 1885 Capital and Surplus Over a Million 519 Marquette Ave. Page One Hundred Seventeen The ardent admiration aroused everywhere hy its charm of appearance is as nothing in comparison with the delight invariably inspired hy the brilliant performance of the La Salle.’ From $2495 to S2685—f. o. 1). Detroit NORTHWESTERN CADILLAC COMPANY CADILLAC distributors L.A SALLE MINNEAPOLIS La Salle COMPLIMENTS OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK Puqe One Hundred Eighteen Weld Sons Fraternity and Sorority JEWELERS COMPLIMENTS OP Dies for all A FRIEND Greek Letter Societies Dance Programs and Stationery 817 NICOLLET AVE. I R ELLIASEN TAILOR A Complete Line of Domestic and Imported Woolens POUR PAST FRANKLIN Phone: South 1059 4? Page One Hundred Nineteen «E Northwestern National LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Minneapolis.Minn. Home Office Building at Fifteenth and Oak Grove Streets OFFICERS O. J. ARNOLD. President H. W. COOK. M.D.. Vice Pres, and Medical Director J. STEWART Hale. Actuary Maurice V. JENNESS. Secretary George C. HOLMBERG. Treasurer Arnold Hobbs. Counsel Edward W. Hillweg. Asst. Secy. Henry b. Tillotson. Jr.. Asst. Secy. O. J. JOHNSON. M.D.. Asst. Medical Director E. D. LACY, Assistant Actuary A. B. I.UNDQUIST. Asst. Treasurer DIRECTORS F. A. CHAMBERLAIN, Pres. First National Bank E. W. DECKER. Pres. Northwestern National Bank C. T. JAEERAY. President “Soo” Ry. THEODORE Wold, Vice-President Northwestern National Bank E. L. Carpenter. Pres. Shevlin-Carpentcr-Clarkc Co. B. F. NELSON. Pres. Hennepin Paper Co. A. F. PlI.LSBURY. Treas. Pillsbury Flour Mills Co. T. F. WALLACE. Secy.-Treas. Farmers S4 Mechs. Savings Bank O. J. ARNOLD. Pres. Northwestern National Life Page One Hundred Twenty fHn m FOSTER WALDO VICTROLA DEALERS of Minneapolis Complete Catalog of Victor Records 818-820 NICOLLET AVENUE INVESTMENT SECURITIES SINCE 1878 WELLS-DICKEY COMPANY Ground Floor. McKnight Building. Minneapolis Page One Hundred Ttvenly-one Oho . (5 A cr pAftfl -------------- '•o FOR YOUR VACATION for sport, dress u id general wear Whether you stay at home or go to the lake • whether you're planning to work through the summer or just have a good time • you'll be more successful if you’re correctly dressed for what you're going to do- As the largest men’s and boys’ outfitters in the Northwest, we’ll help ycu select the kind of clothes that will be best suited to your vacation plans. MAURICE L ROTHSCHILD CO Palace Clothing House Nicollet at 4tb COMPLIMENTS OF ALLEN BROS. DRUG CO. PICTURES FOR Home and School The Beard Art Galleries 66-68 South Tenth Street Around the Corner from Nicollet 8lp Page One Hundred Twenty tu:o Look. Mother! What is the man doing?” iithclburt! Hush! He is buying a tooth brush. But Mother, he is brushing his thumb with it! The A. O. T. B. Strikes a Snag !! Always, until now. the Ancient Order of Thumb Brushers have had free reign. Like a hawk upon a hen-yard they have swooped on a tray of tooth brushes. Thumb! Thumb! I humb! The more, the merrier. Your Dr. West’s Tooth Brush is safe from Thumb Brushes. Each brush is sterilized, sanitary, and sealed in a glassine container inside the usual carton. Cleans inside, outside and between the teeth. Polishes As It Cleans Child’s - - 25c Youth's - 35c Adult s - - - 50C WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS MlflflEdPOLI l?RUS OMPdAiy POERR-flrtDREW. ' 0OERR =o Page One Hundred Twenty-three INVESTMENT SECURITIES COMBINING SAFETY OF PRINCIPAL AND AN AMPLE RETURN Lane, pi, )er Jaffray, Inc. FIRST NATIONAL-SOO LINE BUILDING Minneapolis SHOREWOOD GUERNSEY MILK Page One Hundred Tu,'eniy-four COMPLIMENTS OF GAMBLE-ROBINSON COMPANY WHOLESALE FRUITS AND GROCERIES MINNEAPOLIS LORING MARKET QUALITY MEATS AT LOWEST PRICES Fresh Eggs. Good Butter and Full Line of Fruits and Vegetables in Season 1424 Nicollet Avenue Kenwood 8425 COMPLIMENTS OF GUY A. THOMAS CO. ORIGINATORS OF INVESTMENT ISSUES CHICAGO MINNEAPOLIS NEW YORK Page One Hundred Twenty-five “AT HOME INVESTMENTS A few days ago an additional offering of our 7% cumulative preferred stock was made available to Minneapolis citizens, in the amount of $1,000,000. A large part of this offering already has been subscribed. Applications for reservations should be made at once to our 7% Preferred Stock Department. 16 South 7th Street, telephone Main 4208. Minneapolis Gas Light Co. Page One Hundred Twenty-six Cdun . O' ---------------- COMPLIMENTS OF marsh Mclennan GENERAL INSURANCE First National-Soo Line Building Minneapolis. Minn. Frederick S. Head Chas. S. Wartenbe John M. Harrison Alexander Campbell Arthur W. Armatagc Chicago l uluth New York Pitt«l� uri(h San Francisco Columbus Seattle Kichnioud Edward M. Christian James P. Thomson A. E. Zonne Samuel S. Thorpe Portland Phoenix Detroit Montreal Buffalo Winnipeg leveland London COMPLIMENTS OF WIGGIN U MATTISON GROCERS 24(H Nicollet Avenue COMPLIMENTS OF GLOBE LAUNDRY, Inc. Launderers and Cleaners MINNEAPOLIS Page One Hundred I wentg-seven CORRECT COLLEGE CLOTHES Every Detail is Right. So are the Prices Jailors -«■ Clothiers ioRuiicularMcn JU5TERBRD5. - NICOLLET AT FOURTH Wu. M. PETERS (Lowry Hitt Drug Store) Prescriptions Accurately Compounded Eastman Kodaks and Supplies Kenwood 1662 1824 Lvndale Avenue South MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. COMPLIMENTS OF BRADSHAW BROTHERS. Inc. MINNEAPOLIS Page One Hundred Twenty-eight 400'' Extra Dry JENNISON ROLLINS OIL CO.. Inc. Distributors Page One Hundred Twenty-nine A STORE NEAR YOU TO SERVE YOU NATIONAL TEA CO. QUALITY GROCERS MINNEAPOLIS OWNED COMPLIMENTS OF W. C. HAMMEREL INVESTMENT CO. PIERCE and COLUMBIA BICYCLES ERLA RADIOS CHILDREN S VEHICLES We Deliver RADIO CYCLE CO. 223 South Sixth Street Main 1666 Page One Hundred Thirty Cthe. The House of Pease enjoys national patronage—evidence of skilled craftsmanship for over Forty Years SUITS One Price $135 Dress Clothes $165 to $195 Spring Overcoats $135 to $ 150 Thos. P. Pease SPORTING MUFTI TAITOR DONALDSON BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS. MINN Page One Hundred Thirty-one Compliments of— The Distinctly Better Flour Minneapolis Milling Co. B. B. SHEFFIELD W. H. SUDDUTH President Vice-President COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Page One Hundred Thirty-two Page One Hundred Thirty.three o= This emblem on the radiator assures you complete motoring satisfaction. NASH LEADS THE WORLD IN MOTOR CAR VALUE Confer With NORTHWEST NASH MOTORS COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS The Ambassador—A car that has created new standards of beauty and comfort A SHOP FOR YOUNG MEN 'llioon Hotel Radisson Building 50 Page One Hundred t hirty four ■O' FOR CLASS OR CLUB PINS AND RINGS LOVING) CUPS. TROPHIES. MEDALS, CHARMS, FAVORS SEE JOSTEN’S 801 to 80 Andrus Bldg. MASTER JEWELERS Phone: Gcnev.i }950 512 Nicollet Ave. o Page One Hundred Thirty-five � o SWEET STUDIOS Camera Portraits of Distinction TWELFT H STREET OFF NICOLLET Call or Write for Appointment Telephone Main 13 36 Page One Hundred Thirty-six