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

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Glenwood William Gilson II Entered Blake in 1945 Buddy,” “Cars, Snooky, Gils” Minnesota Then he will talk, good gods how he will talk. —Lee But 1 tell you this car has everything. Thus Glen Gilson can Ik? heard at any time talking on his favorite subject. Buddy has only one main topic of conversation and that is anything to do with automobiles. Besides this topic, however, Gils loves to talk, and he will elucidate for any length of time on any given subject. School-wise, “Snooky is one of the more active members of the class. Scholastically he ranks high and is usually among those on the honor roll. Glen is also active in organizations, being a reporter for the TORCH and CALL O’ PAX and one of Mr. Edie's debaters. Athletically, Buddy enjoys his football, and after several years on the smaller teams, he came up to the varsity and played a tenacious guard. Despite his small size. Glen was always willing to take on any opponent. In the winter Glen played intramural basketball, and during the spring journeyed to the links at Meadowbrook to take a lazy swing at a poor golf hall. Glen is one of the leaders in any argument and takes great pleasure in debating any subject whether he is in favor of it or not. Socially, Buddy has been quite prominent and is usually seen with some member of the weaker sex as a companion during his weekend escapades. Glen surely will Ik- a success at the University of Minnesota, the college of his choice. 26

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Neil Hamilton Davidson Entered Blake in 1943 “Buddy, ‘‘Neil Wesleyan I am never merry when I hear sweet music. —Shakespeare When Xeil came to Blake in tin seventh grade B. C. (Before Clapp), he soon became known as a hard worker and a friend of Xeumeier. Coming from Harley Hopkins, Buddy was well acquainted with the surroundings of Blake, and he would tell his classmates of his exploits with his Hopkins friends. Although Xeil has attempted to dodge play as much as possible, he decided to go out for football his senior year, and his perseverance and hard work were rewarded when he received his letter as a reserve tackle. In the winter Xeil and Steve Groves have been the only members of the wrestling team, and they often attempted different holds on their fellow seniors in senior room gab fests. Scholastically, Xeil enjoys any class in which he can express his views, and his speeches in speech class often show hours of hard work and thought. A type of theorist, Xeil has written many poems, including his famous Xeumeier Ode, and has composed several piano pieces. Xeil’s favorite activity outside of school is probably his work in some field of music. He has worked hard on both the piano and violin and enjoys many recordings, especially the classical movements. Xeil plans to go to Wesleyan to continue his education. With his varied interests and perseverance, he will undoubtedly meet with the same measure of success that he lias enjoyed during his six years at Blake. 25

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Allen Richard Grossman Entered Blake in 1943 A Harvard “One wise man's verdict outweighs all the fools.”—Browning The variety of his accomplishments and talents together with the integrity of his character have made A1 the most respected member of the senior class. As a scholar he has led the class or ranked near the top consistently since he entered Blake in the seventh grade. The excellence of his public speaking ability is demonstrated by the fact that he has been awarded the chapel speaking prize for two consecutive years. As if these accomplishments were not enough, he has participated in most of Blake’s extra-curricular activities. He has served as the business manager of the Blake Publications and has been the able manager of the Varsity football team. A member of the dramatics association for three years, he was honored this year by Iking elected its president. He has contributed greatly to the strength of the debating team, and has served as head waiter for the middleschool. The respect which the student body has for Allen is shown by the fact that he has been elected to the Student Council for three years. His patience in explaining the intricacies of Shakespeare and other difficult phases of English to his less gifted classmates has gained many friends for him. His interests are of a more intellectual nature than those of the majority of his fellow students. A1 spends most of his spare time studying art. literature, and drama; but during the summer months he often is to Ik found sailing the waters of Lake Calhoun. Al's immaculate grooming has earned for him the distinction of being the best dressed member of the class, and his chapel announcements and sarcastic wit have established him as being one of its greatest humorists. Allen’s fine record at Blake gives promise of great success in the future, and Harvard is indeed fortunate to be receiving such an outstanding boy. ★ ★ ★ ★ 27