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

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HORACE BREWSTER ATWATER, JR. Entered Blake in 1941 “Monty, “Bruce Princeton “It is better to hurry always than to be late once. —Hungarian Proverb BRUCE joined the class way hack in the first form and ever since has been one of its leading personalities. A class wit on the subtleties of sarcasm and a fiend at the wheel, Monty has often delighted the class with his brief comments on Blake-Boy-Meets-Girl relationships. In addition to being the sparkplug of the senior class, Bruce has managed to indulge in many other outside activities; small-time cruising, sailboat racing, and moonlight rampages are Monty’s specialties. Bruce is known throughout the school for his mischievous rascality, and, delving deep into his repertoire of scurvy tricks, he has helped to make the senior room the great melting pot that it is. For the last two years Monty has found time to contribute to both Dramatics and Publications, but it was at the TORCH evening meetings one week each month that he wielded his wittiest pen. Many a dull assignment was brilliantly handled by this clever reporter, who also had a hand in composing the gossip column. Although he specializes in hockey and won a letter in that sport at a speedy right wing position, Monty has been playing football and tennis each year, and at the time of this printing it seems quite possible that he may win a place on Cleve’s renowned Tennis team. Besides being interested in extra-curricular activities, Bruce has l een a consistent scholastic leader in the class, and frequently has his name read in chapel on the monthly honor roll. With Monty’s unusually keen sense of humor and his scholastic accomplishments, he cannot help but be a tremendous success at Princeton next fall. After seven long years at Blake, here is a man who will appreciate Princeton to its fullest; may Old Nassau appreciate you to the fullest, Bruce. 22

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THEODORE SAUNDERS ALLEN Entered Blake in 1947 “Teddy” Minnesota “We desire nothing so much as what we ought not have”—Publius Syrus TEDDY came to us from Washburn High this year, where he had established an excellent record for himself in scholastics, athletics, and social life. Upon arriving at Blake he was immediately elected to the Union. He played a j art in the Dramatics, distinguishing himself as a great actor. It wasn’t long before the athletic department discovered that he had terrific possibilities in any sport in which he desired to participate. Football Coaches Glenn and Wonson soon found out that he was quite able to fill the shoes of Dwight Hyde at right end. At this position Teddy racked up several touchdowns for the team and became known as “Sticky Fingers Allen.” On the basketball court he had no less success as one of the main sparkplugs of the team. He was second high scorer and was proclaimed by Coach Lundholm as an excellent center. On the baseball diamond his terrific right hand and his unmerciful line drives left members of the opposing teams as well as the spectators gaping in wild-eyed amazement. Socially speaking Teddy was no drawback to the Blake boy’s reputation. He attended every one of the Young People’s Concerts and seemed to enjoy them greatly. His weekends were also filled with color. In fact so colorful were these weekends that it was practically impossible to keep his name out of the “Sound and Fury” column in the TORCH. Xo matter which college he attends next year there is no doubt that the record he makes there will make Blake still more proud of the name of Ted Allen. 21

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CALVIN WILLIAM AURAND, JR. Entered Blake in 1944 “Cal,” “Auric” Amherst “Happy am I; from care I’m free Why aren’t they all contented like me?”—La Bayadere CAL emerged from the wilds of Maplewoods in the fall of 1944, and has been a very active member of the class of ’48 ever since. He appeared for two consecutive years as a talented actor in the annual Blake plays, he has been a member of the Union for the last two years, and this fall his election to the class presidency confirmed the popularity which he has had during his four year stay at Blake. Cal also did a very commendable job as president of the Athletic Association during his senior year, and he finds time to l e a better than average student. Athletically Aurie did very well. He earned two letters in football holding down a rugged center position for Coach Glenn, and he earned two emblems playing on the blue line for Perk Galbraith's puckchasers. In the spring of each year he spent his time laboring in the cool shade which the average tennis court offers in the mid-afternoon. Along lighter lines, Aurie acted as the eminent clothes stylist of the class. Almost every member of the senior class has, at some time or other, worn one of his distinctive neckties. On many occasions he made the sacrifice of going to chapel with an open neck so that the demand for his cravats might be satisfied. An ardent believer in good appearance, Aurie has displayed the finest five year old shirts, with or without collars; he has sported pants that would accommodate the total waist measurements of three average seniors; and, at the more important social events, Aurie has even given “style shows” for his feminine companions. Although Cal sometimes seems to attend school only to pass time between weekends, we are sure that this well-rounded personality will meet with much success when he enters “Lord Jeff” next fall. 23