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

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NINETEEN F O IK T Y F I V E MR. RUNKLE, our genial Math Prof, has been at Blake since the fall of 1942. when he came to Blake to take over Lower School Mathematics. Since then his friendly good nature has made him a friend of many boys in both Upper and Lower School. He immediately amazed the students when he pedaled to school in the most inclement weather on his trusty bicycle. Mr. Runkle has taken an active part in the coaching of coefficient athletics by taking over future “four horsemen and blocks of granite and “big leaguers now in training on the playing fields. An example of Mr. Runkle’s understanding of the younger boys at Blake is that he was chosen as adviser of the Second Form this year. ROBERT L. RUNKLE Mathematics B.A.. Cornell College (Iowa) : M.A., University of Iowa RAYMOND C. SMITH History B.A., Coc College WHEN Mr. Smith is not planning for next year's football team or teaching his young hopefuls the fundamentals, he is teaching eager students ancient history. From the time he entered Blake three years ago. Mr. Smith has taken an active part in the school’s activities and has served capably as each year’s Fifth Form adviser. In the sports field Mr. Smith also excels and for the last three years has not only turned out superior football teams but has also coached J. V. hockey aspirants as well as the track squad. This year he has also tried his hand at softball by pitching for the squad. Mr. Smith, however, will probably be best remembered by Blake boys for his friendly nature and grueling calisthenics. 19

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T II E l» A A O F CALL KARL A. DANIELSON Biology. Hygiene B.A., Carleton: University of Michigan: Mainline University O ’ SINCE the fall of 1942, when Mr. Danielson began teaching at Blake, it has been a necessity for every boy to wish him good night before leaving the school. If this duty is neglected, serious consequences are usually the result for Mr. Danielson is in charge of checking out. However, his main job is teaching biology to juniors and seniors and hygiene to second and third formers. During the winter term he also teaches first aid twice a week and leads the hiking squad to fill up the other three afternoons. Perhaps Mr. Danielson is most famous for the trips which he has taken to the South American jungles. He has many interesting tales to tell when he wishes to enlighten his biology classes. MR. BERKELEY entered Blake in the fall of 1942 to collaborate with Mr. Bosanko in the Romance Language department. At present he is teaching second and third year Spanish, French, and Lower School English. In addition to his duties as an instructor, the autumnal season finds Mr. Berkeley keeping an eagle eye on the Lower School tennis players. In the winter term his attentions are shifted to the activities of the hiking squad. Spring returns him to the tennis courts once more. Mr. Berkeley’s outside interests lie largely in the classical field. He is often to be found frequenting Northrop Auditorium or attending whatever Minneapolis is fortunate enough to obtain in the theatrical field. Mr. Berkeley’s friendly attitude and quiet manner have won many friends for him at Blake. ELWOOD N. BERKELEY Spanish, English B.A.. University of Minnesota: M.A., Northwestern University: University of Pittsburgh 18

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t ii i: P A I¥ O F C A L L ALDEN GIBSON VAUGHAN Latin B.A.. Dartmouth College: M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania O ’ SINCE Mr. Vaughan joined the faculty of Blake School in 1944. he has become one of the most popular masters of Blake. His quiet and reserved manner has gained for him the respect of all the members of the faculty and student body. Mr. Vaughan has participated eagerly and actively in student affairs. Besides teaching Latin. Mr. Vaughan has begun a course in Greek, which promises to be very successful. He has also served as Fourth Form adviser this year. As if this weren't enough, he volunteered to become the debating coach for the 1944-45 season. The success of this year’s Forum debate can also be credited to Mr. Vaughan. Such an attitude is greatly admired and appreciated. IN two years Mr. Parks has taken over some very important duties at Blake. His teaching duties are concerned with the Lower School, where he teaches mathematics and general science. Besides his academic activities, he has been active in sports. Under his capable leadership, the hockey team has enjoyed one of its most successful seasons in recent years. His coaching ability is by no means limited to hockey, for he coaches the Junior Varsity football in the fall and the A team basketball in the spring. During the summer months he is a counselor at Camp Lincoln, and in the early fall he helps Mr. Smith prepare the team for the coming season. Blake may consider itself fortunate to have the services of Mr. Parks. MERWYN EARL PARKS Mathematics, General Science B.S.. Iowa Wesleyan College: University of Iowa 20