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

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THE 1946 CALL O' PAN MR. CLEVELAND in being treasurer of the Athletic Association and publications adviser and also holding the above offices, is perhaps the busiest master at Blake. His versatility is shown in his attempts to add color to the writing of his English students while trying to prevent the publications staff from including too much color’' in the material printed in the TORCH and CALL O' PAN. A sympathizer with the student body in their many faults. Mr. Cleveland is well-known to his proteges for his many philosophical dissertations and his mildly sarcastic reprimanding of wayward lads. Mr. Cleveland’s ability and the respect and esteem in which he is held by boys and masters alike at Blake were recognized when he was chosen to occupy the position of acting Headmaster upon the retirement of Mr. Alder. PRESCOTT COYLE CLEVELAND Senior Master of Upper School; Secretary of Faculty; English B.S.. Union College HAROLD HODGKINSON Physics, Chemistry B.A.. Clark University DURING his eighteen years at Blake. Mr. Hodgkinson has been constantly adding newer and more complete equipment to his physics and chemistry laboratory. In addition, however, it has been one of his hobbies to further musical interest at the school by holding regular concerts, playing his own fine collection of records for musically minded Seniors. Mr. Hodgkinson's classes are some of the most interesting at Blake. His clever wit and the piquancy of some of his remarks lend a unique flavor to his scientific discussions. Upon inspection of a cross section of his students one would find that they possess a remarkable facility for tossing off such well-sounding phrases as the homologous series of the saturated hydrocarbons.'' and terms like dichlorodiflouroethane.'' A year under him is an experience which should not be missed. 15

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THE 1946 CALL O 1 PAN NOAH SYLVESTER FOSS Assistant Headmaster Head of the Lower School Latin B.A.. Dartmouth College MR. FOSS, who has been at Blake longer than any other master, is noted for the exceeding strictness and care with which he conducts his Latin classes. In addition to serving as Assistant Headmaster. Mr. Foss has assumed charge of the Lower School where the younger boys have been well aware of his dictatorial leadership. As faculty adviser for the Union he has assisted that organization invaluably by his wise comments and suggestions. He is also very active as one of the judges who decide the winners of the various scholastic contests. During prewar years Mr. Foss, accompanied by his Virgil students, retreated in the summer months to his cottage on the St. Croix River. However, until conditions are returned to normal, he will enjoy his private interests—art and music. MR. WESTMARK'S chief hobbies and interests lie almost completely at Blake. Besides instructing manual training in the first three forms. Mr. West-mark puts a great deal of time and effort into helping the Dramatic Association with lighting and staging, the art department in cutting stencils and printing their many posters, the hockey team in the upkeep of the sides of the rinks, and Blake School itself in repairing clocks, drinking fountains, broken chairs, etc. In addition to his Senior Blake activities, Mr. Westmark teaches the art of carpentry to the boys in the Junior School. HENRY ARTHUR WESTMARK Manual Arts University of Minnesota: Stout Institute 14

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THE 19 4 6 C WILLIAM JAMES GLENN English B.A.. Ed.M., Harvard University VERSATILITY and a keen interest in Blake affairs are two of the outstanding characteristics of the head of the mathematics department. Besides schooling the would-be-mathematicians in the fine points of trigonometry and advanced algebra. Mr. Lundholm conducts rigorous setting-up drills during the Winter Term, when he is not coaching the ever-improving basketball squad, and passes on his baseball lore to the softballers in the spring. One of his favorite digressions in the classroom is the exposition of the art of permutations and combinations. He is one of the regular members of the Friday evening faculty bridge sessions. His undying interest in various methods of testing provides material for class discussions as well as for braincrushing examinations. ALL O' PAN MR. GLENN'S main interests about school are divided among football, golf, and the Short Story Club. Of these, the varsity football team consumes the greatest part of his attention. Many are the boys who have spent their Special Help periods learning football strategy on Mr. Glenn s blackboard. As a completely different hobby, our English master has been conducting almost a private inventory of all the better stories and then reading the best to the Juniors and Seniors. The Club's attendance clearly shows the popularity of the short stories. In the spring all Blake golfers meet with Mr. Glenn, who is in great demand among the ‘‘pros’’ of the country for private instruction. The enthusiasm of the boys for all these activities gives ample proof of Mr. Glenn's interest and leadership. HAROLD T. LUNDHOLM Mathematics B.A.. Augustana College; M.S., University of Iowa; Columbia University 16