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

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Seniori ETHAN CURTIS DEINARD Entered Blake in 1944 Boss. B.S. Swarthmore CUM I.AUDE Genius must be born and never can be taught. —Dcyden 'BOSS'' came to Blake as a sophomore and soon established himself as one of the scholastic leaders of the class. He has always been one of the top students throughout his three-year career at Blake. In extra-curricular activities Ethan has also done his share. He has been a faithful reporter on the Torch and has contributed many invaluable items to that momentous agglomeration of slander called Sound and Fury. Some of these items have been contributed by deed as well as by word, for Boss is an avid follower of the fairer sex, and his nocturnal ramblings have provided material for many Senior Room discussions. The Boss” also has served time with the waiters and has succeeded remarkably in bending the recalcitrant first graders to his will. Boss” always has had a certain influence over his fellows (witness his name), and all are agreed that his greatest possibilities lie in the political field. Realizing this feat. Boss” has spent his play periods working out with the Debating Team; and although he has yet to dress for a debate, he bargained valuable experience in oratory.” In fact. B.S. has an uncanny knack for avoiding any form of exercise. However, whatever “Boss lacks in athletic ability, he makes up in a genial personality and a quick wit. attributes that will certainly stand him in good stead at Swarthmore.

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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.

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Call O’ Pan STEPHEN PETER DUFFY, JR. Entered Blake in 1943 Duke'' Georgetown A winner of all that is good in a race. —Bierce EVER since Duke entered the Blake portals four years ago, he has been one of the most popular members of the senior class. This year he was rewarded by being elected treasurer of the class, even though he had been previously voted most likely a racketeer.” This fact proves Duke’s popularity. Also his fabulously famous story starting: “Me and Delaney were in the back. Black, he was driving . . as well as many others, has done much to bring forth the humorous character of this little member of royalty. Another of Duke’s trademarks is his notorious black convertible. It is known as far north as Braincrd and almost as far south as Kansas City. At the beginning of this year we were confronted with the task of furnishing the senior room. Duke congenially came through with a terrific little radio, which has comforted many tired and battered seniors in moments when spiritual guidance was needed. Upon entering the Senior Room after lunch, one can always find Duke back in a far corner with several other classmates enjoying “dessert.” Athletically, it was in the winter, when hockey rolled along, that Duke excelled. After many years of hard work he earned a letter as right wing on Perk’s undefeated hockey team. The college of Duke’s choice is Georgetown, and we truly want to wish him all the success in the world there.