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

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Henry Lyman Chisolm Entered Blake in 1944 Barney,” “Cliis” De Pauw I am not only witty in myself, but tin-cause that wit is in other men. —Shakespeare When any one hears the name of Henry Chisolm, he immediately thinks of the pictoral editorials in the TORCH and of the many posters and cartoons which are posted around the school. Perhaps Henry’s most outstanding forte is his drawing ability. He has served as cartoonist for the TORCH and CALL O' PAX for two years and has climaxed his senior year by drawing the cover design and division sheets for tlie yearbook. Barney was elected to the Union during his junior year and has been one of the most active members of this group ever since. At the end of each day’s recitation periods, Henry can be seen heading for some athletic activity. Chis has been one of the star touch football players in the fall and a dependable reserve on Mr. Lundholm’s varsity quintet during the winter season. Barney” is to he found on the baseball diamond in the spring where he chases fly halls and grounders at an outfield position. Besides all of the aforementioned facts, Chis has been one of the class wits throughout his years at Blake, and his quick comebacks and sharp puns have kept his fellow seniors in ceaseless laughter. A member of the notorious Washburn driving group, Barney s exploits and deeds in motoring to and from school have kept his fellow travelers in both laughter and dread. We feel sure that Henry will garner the same popularity at De Pauw as he has here at Blake. 22 «

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In the ninth grade the class was joined by eight boys. These were: John Cor-bell. Glen Gilson. Frank Groves, John Hallenberg, Buck Hommeyer, A1 Hymes, Dick Kademacher. and Howie Wong. From this group the class enrolled a Head Boy. another Council Member, football and swimming captain, several exceptional students, and various athletes. In 1946 the class had four additions. These included : Dick Johnstone, class giant and entertainer; Boh Litfin, student and athlete; Dale Peterson, vocalist and actor: and Jack Reidhead, star athlete of the class. The final additions to the class came in the Junior Year when Norton Grundy, debater and history student, and Bill Pearson, basketball Co-Captain, joined the class. This completes the chronological listing of the numbers of the senior class. Now for a look at the contributions of the class. Seniors have bolstered the athletic teams for four years, and have been the mainstays of the Dramatics Association and Glee Club. Scholastically the class has not been outstanding, but it has kept its average fairly high throughout the years. The class, however, has not done the job it could have as leaders of the school, not so much in school activities, but in the general life of the school. The boys of this class will soon depart for various colleges throughout the country, and we feel sure that they will look l ack with great pleasure on their years at Blake. At this time we would like to thank the headmaster. faculty, staff, and everyone connected with Blake, for the help, time, and guidance they have given us in our years at Blake. MR. Bt'TLER CLASS ADVISER For the past three years Mr. Butler has had the difficult job of class adviser for the class of 49. His wise counsel and careful consideration of the problems which beset the seniois this year were of great value. His advice to the class when they became momentarily hot-headed and his tactful way of solving the difficulties have been of immense aid. The members of the class will remember his guidance and help as one of their best Lssons throughout their years at Blake. 21

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John Nason Corbell Entered Blake in 1945 “Jnani Corbelli.” “Corbe” Daitmouth “He will hew to the line of right, let the chips fall where they may.”—Conkling When a Blake boy looks out on a cold morning and sees a figure staggering up the path weighted down by an overcoat, scarf, cap, ear mufFs. mittens, overshoes, and other arctic clothing, he knows it is “Jnani Corbelli.” the great Italian basketball star. Aside from being a warm dresser, John is one of the more industrious boys in the senior class. His calm and friendly manner has made him many friends at Blake. He entered Blake as a freshman and since then has been gaining in pop-ularitv, until in his junior year he was elected a member of the Union and in his senior year he was elected vice president of the class. One of Juani’s claims to fame is his athletic prowess. He won a letter as half back in his junior year and as a very efficient guard in his senior year. He has also done well in liasketball and baseball, playing on each of these squads. Perhaps his success in sports is due more to his persistence and effort than to anything else, and he should Ik.- commended for his hard work. In addition to his participation in athletics. John has many other assets. He is often on the honor roll and scholastically he employs the same hard work that he does athletically. He is also interested in many extra-curricular activities. This year lie served as s|x rts editor for the TORCH. Although lie started with little experience, “Corbe” has Ix-come very capable and has helped the publications immensely. He is a manlier of the dramatics association too. John is also a credit to the class socially. He attends all dances and his name has hit the print in Sound and Fury on innumerable occasions. 23