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

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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

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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 GRAHAM COLWELL Entered Blake in 1944 “Tommy” Carleton “Let thy speech be better than silence or be silent.”—Dionysius BACK in the Third Form this congenial black-headed boy entered our midst from Kenwood. At that point Tom started a very successful high school career. On the athletic field Tom’s talents first emerged in his Sophomore year when his steady playing at the center position earned him a letter on Mr. C'alt’s mighty “A” Team football scpiad. In his Junior year Tom went out for golf and earned a varsity letter. At the end of the season his teammates recognized his ability and leadership by making him captain of this year’s squad. Also Tom made the varsity basketball team this winter, where he was noted for his ability to sink long shots from the side of the court. In the extra-curricular activities field Tom has excelled in dramatics. Last year he took the part of a girl in Booth Tarkington’s “The Trysting Place”. In this humorous play Tom jilted his lover and walked out with another man. 'Ibis year Tom played the difficult part of a messenger boy in “The Lost Elevator”. A chemist of no little ability, Tommy almost accomplished with concentrated nitric acid what every Blake chemist at some time or other attempts to do—that is, to blow up the school; however, after realizing that he would go with the school, he gave up the idea. In his dealings with the opposite sex Tom was faithful to a certain damsel for quite a while. Lately, though, he has been dividing his attentions a little. Next fall Tommy will lend his talents to Carleton, the college of his choice. We know he will be as great a success there as he has been at Blake. ★ ★ ★ ★ 30