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

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RICHARD FRANCIS BRUZEK Entered Blake in 1941 “Baldy,” “Bru’’ Northwestern “I am never merry when I hear sweet music —Shakespeare THIS renowned figure in the fields of music and athletics made his debut at Blake in the fall of 1941. As a drummer with considerable ability, Dick received national recognition when the band with which he was playing was named the Best Band in the United States. Still Baldy has not restricted himself entirely to beating the skins. He started the senior year out by holding down a regular tackle position on Coach Glenn’s eleven. As the north winds started to blow, Bru exchanged his football cleats for a pair of skates, grasped a hockey stick, and proceeded to become a stalwart defenseman on the hockey team. In the spring Dick’s fancy turned to baseball where he spent many a sunny afternoon sweating it out under Coach Won-son’s all-powerful hand. Aside from the athletic fields. Baldy has contributed much to the Publications staff and the Dramatics Association. He has been a member of the Torch staff for four years, writing a featured column on music called “Platter-Patter. Although Bru was sidetracked occasionally, this column provided reading enjoyment of a different kind to the whole school. The Dramatics Association was aided considerably by Dick’s service as I lead Electrician. Bru was also a member of the Blake Union, and the bi-weekly meetings were never a success unless the “cat was in attendance. As to the future, Dick is looking forward to spending the next four years at Northwestern, and we're sure he will be a credit to his class. Dick’s contributions to Blake were greatly appreciated, and his accomplishments will be long remembered. 28

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THOMAS MORROW BROWN Entered Blake in 1941 “Tim. “Jake Carleton “He is a talker and needs no questioning before be speaks —Euripides TIM Brown, who has been at Blake since the First Form, is one Senior who has taken advantage of just about everything Blake has to offer. Tim has taken part in most of the coefficient and J. V. sports since his appearance at the school on the hill. He really came into his own, however, when he joined the swimming team last year. He has received two Varsity letters for holding down the breaststroke position along with Doug Dalgleish. Tim must have been born in the water because everytime he sees it, he begins to bubble. T.B., as he is sometimes called, has taken part in many extra-curricular activities as well. He has been an excellent electrician and stagehand on several of the major Blake and Northrop productions. Tim is a staunch supporter of the Glee Club. At the end of this year he received a Gold Key. having served three years with the organization. 1 f one suddenly hears a loud swish followed by a crash during the fourth period, chances are that it is Brown getting seconds for the lower schoolers at lunch. Since Tim is an up and coming drummer, one may hear him playing his favorites. “Carry Me Back to Yakima Valley and “Shake Me Apple Tree Blues. During the last few years he has played with several bands in the city, having a partnership at one time. Well. Tim. with this backlog of experience you should have very little trouble at Carleton next year. 27

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ALAN BRUCE CAMERON Entered Blake in 1943 Cum Laude “Bruce Princeton “You have not converted a man because you have silenced him. —Morley WHEN’ Bruce entered the class of ’48, few of his classmates realized that they had gained in this Scotsman from Minot. North Dakota, a master of scholarship, oratory, and subtle humor. For in all of these three categories Bruce has excelled since he entered in the fall of 1943, joining the class in what is now the second form. His name has been seen consistently on the First Honor Roll, often at the top of the list. While doing excellently in all subjects, he is unusually good in Math and English; in the latter he has gained some phenomenal grades, especially in his senior year. In addition to his scholastic ability, Bruce is no novice in the field of oratory and acting. He was especially active in the Dramatics Association, to which he has belonged for four years. Bruce has given excellent performances in all types of drama, both Shakespearean and modern. He has also worked steadily on the debating team, taking part in two school debates, in both of which he has tied for the Strieker Cup for Debating. 1 le has also taken part in several speaking contests winning the Thorpe Cup for extemporaneous speaking and second place in the Fifth Form Declamation Contest. Besides adding his voice to both the baritone and the bass sections in the Glee Club. Bruce has been an active member of the Publications. Often he has joined in the monthly meetings at Webb's to write editorials and articles and to add his no small bit of humor to the TORCH by means of the ill-fated Sound and Fury column. Besides all these activities Bruce has managed to put his name on the exclusive list of Senior Steadies and has impressed his classmates with his ability with the opposite sex. With these many evident abilities and with his subtle bits of wit, it is assured that Bruce will be a success at Princeton, where he intends to study pre-med. 29