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

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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

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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

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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