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

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Senior4 CLELLAN PETER CARD Entered Blake in 1946 Pete.'' ‘'Salty” University of Minnesota POST-GRADUATE “Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinction.”—Emerson. AND Mr. Parks, did you know that below the equator cow-licks grow counterclockwise, just the opposite from what they do up here? The voice you just heard was that of our class wit. Pete, in one of his typical biology classes. The newest addition to our class, coming over from St. Thomas last fall to take a post-graduate course, he became an immediate success with his classmates because of his subtle wit. Possessor of a sleek, suspicious, maroon Buick convert. Pierre is one of the more fanatic members of the I’ve already taken my proofs down, no half holiday cards left, how'm I going to work it today? club. And as a rule, he is one of the most successful. Pete’s popularity won him a place on the Blake Union this winter. And in the field of sports he is no slouch either. Last fall Salty was a stellar end on Pete Parks' J. V. football squad, and during the winter months he was one of Johnny Tillman s favorite pupils out in the new boxing room, winning the welterweight championship. During the last few months Pete has loaned his talents to Mr. Glenn's golf team. He is also quite capable of holding his own in the literary field. Pete composed a powerful sonnet which won for him second place in the annual Williams' Theme Contest. But this amazing feat can be attributed to the fact that he is one of the few seniors who is under the influence of a member of the opposite sex. Good luck, Pete.

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Cali O’ Pan RANDOLPH RANDALL BROWN Entered Blake in 1942 ■ Randy. R Harvard “He was a rake among scholars, and a scholar among rakes. —Macaulay THE above quotation aptly describes this witty, light-hearted, and very popular gentleman. Ever since he came to Blake. R has been noted for his sparkling humor and mischievous antics. Keenly interested in all phases and channels of school life. Randy has taken part in almost every extra-curricular activity, especially athletics. He has played coefficient football, hockey, and baseball. Although somewhat handicapped by his size, “R finally came into his own this year, earning his varsity letter in both football and hockey. In hockey he especially excelled, playing right wing on the first line most of the time. He is aso noted for his great dramatic ability. This year he proved his talent by acting the title role in The Master of Solitaire. No one who has heard Randy give forth with one of his well-known monologues concerning his many and varied experiences while on the French Riviera can fail to appreciate his vast store gf wit and humor. The unforgettable incident of the Biology class in which he told Mrs. Parks, who was subbing for Pete, that he was Paul Schmitt, gives ample proof of his love for adventure. As a fitting tribute to his popularity, this Lower School waiter was elected to the Blake Union this year. Best of luck at Harvard next year. Randy. ★ ★ ★ ★

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Call O’ Pan GEORGE DRAPER DAYTON III Entered Blake in 1934 “Gees” Princeton The dullest man as well as the wittiest may find in St. Paul what serves his turn.''—Ralciyh HERE we have the latest of the long and illustrious line of Daytons to grace the hallowed halls of Blake. However. George is probably the most famous (or infamous) of all. The chief source of this fame is his phenomenal swimming ability. As a sophomore, George lowered the school breaststroke record by six full seconds to 1:5.1 and won the Minnesota AAU title after going through the dual season undefeated. During his Junior year George was seriously hindered by an infected kidney which he had to have removed this fall. However, he recovered remarkably fast and this year rose to his former heights, winning the Arthur Swimming Award. With Chuck Kelly and Don Wasie he helped to set a medley relay record in every pool they swam in. in addition to shattering the school and city records in this event. George turned to the links this spring and since has shown a terrific likeness to Ben Hogan. Always universally popular with the opposite sex by dint of his flashing smile and burly figure. George has more or less settled down ' these past two years. A fiend for anything with a motor (especially a noisy one), Gees is noted for his driving skill and love for a chase. He has been one of Martha's favorites on the waiting staff. George plans to continue his education at Princeton, and we trust he will make as big a success of himself there as he has at Blake.