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

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John Burch Cardie Entered Blake in 1944 “Jawn, “Senator, “Cardelli” Williams “I am Sir Oracle. When I ope my month, let no dog hark.”—Shakespeare If one were to open the Senior Room door, one would likely he met full in the face by a barrage of words. This vocal onslaught would, undoubtedly, lx directed at some Senior iconoclast who has been unfortunate enough to be “agin’ something, within range of John's auditory nerve, for you see John is “agin’ ’’ whatever anybody is “fer” whether it he political, social, economic, or otherwise. Furthermore. John delights in telling you so, in five thousand words or more. John’s rhetorical abilities have brought great honor u|x n him, however. In his senior year John offered his services to the Blake debate team and proved himself to possess even greater oratorical potentialities than hitherto realized. He completed a suc-cesful year on the rostrum by winning the Strieker Cup and its accompanying title, “Best Debater of the Year.” John is possessed with one weakness, however. It is that one weakness possessed of any man. Every since he entered Blake in 1944. “Jawn” has been seen at all types of social gatherings, tearing about from place to place, mingling with the crowd, and making himself a jolly fellow in general. Furthermore. he is always escorted (until twelve-thirty or so). In his earlier years at Blake, John was very active in coefficient sports, but recently he became an ardent Blake sports fan, rarely missing any Blake sporting event. He was also active in Dramatics. His jx rtrayal of Kitty Carson in “Gas. Air. and Earl” was very good, and we all enjoyed seeing him as Jimmy Deveraux in the Northrop production of “Stage Door.” John’s work at Blake has been very satisfactory, and with his charming personality we feel that John will lx very successful in college.

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John Wadsworth Buffington Entered Blake in 1945 “Jack,” “Buff Dartmouth Cum Laude “I fall back dazzled at beholding myself all rosy red; At having I, myself, caused the sun to rise. —Rostand lack's handsome countenance first presented itself in our old Alma Mater just five years ago. Since that time lie has become an integral part of the class of ‘50 in nearly every phase of its activities. His curly blond locks always have a smile beneath them. Jack has been found competing on the football field, on the hockey rink, and on the tennis court. This fall he was a member of Coach Glenn’s grid squad, and in spite of being laid up part of the time with a broken wrist, he, nevertheless, played much good football and won his varsity “B.” At the end of the season he hung up his spikes only to put on his skates and join the hockey team to begin practice. This spring he was one of Mr. Cleveland’s letter tennis players. In spite of this full athletic program, Jack has found time to attack extra-curricular activities too. He has the distinction of being the oldest member of the Dramatics Association in the school. He has taken part in five different productions during his sojourn here at Blake and served last year as vice-president of this organization. During the last two years, his athletic prowess has somewhat curtailed his availability, it is true, but whenever it is possible, he makes the best use of his abilities in this field. Jack has always been high scholastically, often being on the honor roll, and never very far from it. His special talent seems to be in the field of mathematics, for he has several times amazed masters and students with his original proofs of geometry puzzles. Jack always seems to have a good word to say about somebody, no matter who it may be. His friendly, unassuming manner has won him many friends here in school. His well-rounded and pleasant personality should make him a worthy contribution to Dartmouth, the college of his choice. It is needless to wish him luck and success, for these things always seem to follow him no matter where he goes.

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Milton Harris Cohen Entered Blake in 1944 Milt” Little Mo” “Little Al. Clo” Stanford He has an oar in every lx at and a finger in every pie. —Cervantes When a vigorous little hall in a raccoon coat rolls into the Senior room, we know Milt is among us. Milton, who has been in Blake for six years, is probably the most active Ijoy in the class. He has distinguished himself as a talented actor in The Milky Way” and Ten Little Indians.” Since he was President of the Dramatics Association, part of the success of “Ten Little Indians” can l e attributed to Milton's efforts. Little Al’s organizing abilities were given a great play on the Publications board, and he was manager in charge of finance of the paper. He also directed the magazine and ad campaigns. His scholastic abilities aren’t to he overlooked either as he excels in English and History. Milt is also an avid jazz fan owning a record collection that is the envy of his friends. We feel it only fair to express our gratitude to Milt for his open houses. In the athletics department, Milt is one of the stalwarts of the golf team, shooting a steady ninety-five last year. He has been a follower of the Graham imported briar and oriental tobacco club, belonging to the Loyal Order of The Black Rose. During the summer Milt played Cupid to several of the boys as he took them to a certain summer resort at Lake Minnetonka. Milt’s outside interests, female that is, have kept him very busy, as his smooth personality spread over the field. Blake will miss Milton’s organizing and directing abilities, and Stanford certainly will l e gaining a valuable Freshman. 26