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

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1951 volume:

EX LIBRIS Copyright 1951 JOHN A. HIATT STEPHEN M. SANDY THOMAS I). WITTENBERG 2 THE (?aCC 0' P ia FOR 1951 Published annually by the PUBLICATIONS BOARD OF THE BLAKE SCHOOL Hopkins, Minnesota 3 DEDICATION To Mary Frances Neilson who lias always been around when we needed her help, we gratefully dedicate this 1951 Call O' Pan 4 Midi cHinikeSi Through twenty-five years of rowdy Seniors, missing books, and the financial headaches of the school she has always had a smile and a pleasant word for everyone. We of the publications board are joined by the students, faculty, and administrative staff in extending our humble thanks for her faithful service. 5 FOREWORD Nineteen fifty-one has been a milestone in the history of Blake School. Last fall a new lower school building and a new science wing were started and are now nearly ready for use next year. With a sincere desire to incorporate an accurate picture of this building program with a true review of the present school year, we offer this book to the faculty, students, and friends of Blake. We hope that we have given each segment of school life adequate representation between these covers, dealing equally with the athletic, extra-curricular, scholastic, and social aspects of Blake. It is our ardent hope that the CALL O’ PAN for 1951 will be kept and cherished by the students, especially the graduating seniors, in the coming years and that it will be a source of memories of their life at Blake. 7 board OF TRUSTEES TOTTON President P. Heffelfinger Vice President Adrian M. Howard Treasurer Arthur C. Regan Secretary Thomas M. Crosby Walter R. Barry Atherton Bean Benton J. Case Donald C. Dayton John W. Hunt Lawrence M. Larson. M.D. Malcolm B. McDonald Robert L. Nash John G. Peterson John S. Pillshury, Jr. Edwin W. Ritchie CONTENTS Dedication........ Miss Hiniker------ Foreword ......... Board of Trustees . Faculty .......... A dm i n i st ra! i ve Sta t't Seniors ............ Underclassmen ...... Organizations ...... Sports .............. Lower School......... Odds and Ends ....... ... 4 ... 5 ... 7 .. 8 .. 11 .. 19 . 21 . 49 . 61 . 73 101 111 r R. ALLAN CLAPP 1 iradmaster A.B., A.M., Ed.M. (Olurrlin, Harvard, Columbia) 12 NOAH SYLVESTER FOSS, A.1C (Dartmouth) Assistant Headmaster Head of the Middle School, Latin HAROLD II. HODGKIN SON, A.B. (Clark) Physics, Chemistry PRESCOTT COYLE CLEVELAND. ICS. (Union) Senior Master of the Upper School Secretary of the Faculty, English Director of Admissions WILLIAM JAMES GLENN. A.1C, Ed.M. (Harvard) English 13 ■I HAROLD T. LUNDHOLM, A.B., M.S. (Augustana, University of Iowa, Columbia) Mathematics. Guidance S. KELLER POLLOCK, A.B., A.M. (Williams, University of Minnesota) English LEONE NUNAN (Northwestern University) Middle School Speech JOHN EDIE. A.B., A.M. (Princeton, Columbia, University of Minnesota) History 14 MERWYN EARL PARKS, B.S. (Iowa Wesleyan, University of Iowa) Athletic Director, General Science FRIDOLF N. LUNDHOLM, A.B., A.M. (Augustana, University of Iowa) Mathematics DONALD W. BUTLER, A.B. (University of Maine) History GEORGE BERNARD CALT, A.B., A.M. (Harvard, University of Mexico) Spanish, French 15 HAROLD ALEXANDER BARRY, A.B. (Hamilton, Marquette. University of Wisconsin) French, Latin WILLIAM SCOTT LOVE, B.S. (University of Minnesota) Mathematics HEINZ J. OTTO, A.B., A.M. (University of Delaware, University of Indiana) German, Latin DE ETTE GENUNG, B.O. (Minneapolis College of Music, Moorhead State Teachers College, Greely College, University of Minnesota) Remedial Reading 16 LOREN B. LUND, B.S. (University of Minnesota, Park Stanford Conservatory, Julliard School of Music) Music MARTIN HUGH BEST. B.S. (University of Minnesota) Biology, Mathematics FREDERICK ]. WIGGINTON, A.B., S.T.D. (College of St. Thomas, Seabury Western Seminary, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin) Speech, English, Bible History FRANCIS L. JOHNSON, B.S. (University of Minnesota) Manual Arts 17 PHILIP L. MARTIX. A.B. (Williams) Mathematics ARTHUR NEALE, B.A., M.A., LL.B. (Eton College, Trinity College, University of Cambridge) English RICHARD Z. VAN SAXTVOORD, A.B. (Williams) Latin 18 Miss Voth, Miss Berglund, Miss Wilson, Miss Hiniker ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Lillian Olivia Berglund.....................................Secretary, Dietitian (Gregg School, University of Minnesota, Columbia) Cecilia Hiniker, B.S..........................- - - Librarian, Accountant (University of Minnesota School of Business) Mary Frances Xeilson, A.B. - Secretary to the Headmaster (Wells College) Marilyn N. Voth - -................................Assistant Secretary (Minnesota School of Business) 19 Nancy Stevenson Lane (Pine Manor) Secretary of the Lower School CARETAKERS Edward J. Brown Mathias C. Meyer Fred J. Ewing ... George M. Miles . Emil F. Bren .... Kathinka Jacobsen ...................Engineer .... Supervisor of Grounds ........Assistant Engineer .... Lower School Engineer Field House Superintendent .Senior School Housekeeper DINING HALL HELP Anna Bohach ..................................Head Cook Catherine Holper ........................Assistant Cook Martha Torman............................Head Waitress Helfrid Johnson...................Dining Room Assistant Clara I lagel ....................Dining Room Assistant Buelali Swanlund .................Dining Room Assistant Ann Peterman ............................Pantry Assistant On leave of absence during illness in family. Mrs. Emma Dovrr has been serving as a substitute. 20 PLEASE DON'T ASK FOR RUSH WORK 0� •• M Mrto ro imtrr SENIOR ROOM ✓ € PR6 TOO BUSY TO B€ Courteous Back Row: Hiatt, Gesme, Wittenberg, Skoglund, Clark, Mooers, Tuthill, Klass. Middle Row: R. Nash, I). Hcegaard, R. Scherer, Snyder, P. Hommcycr, D. Adams, Strieker, Sandy, Jones. Front Row: Sandberg, D. Boies, Leek, R. Larson, Mr. Hodgkinson, Drill, F. Boos, Pugh, Hersh. SENIOR HISTORY The Class of ’51 had its beginning l ack in 1941 when Dave Hcegaard and Fritz Boos undertook their first lessons in the third grade. As the earliest members of their class, they are able to entertain the other members with tales of the good old days (when “Ethel’’ Hauser ruled supreme), pointing out that they have been here longer than most of the faculty. Two years later [. R. Clark. Dave Adams. Long John Skoglund, Dob Boies, Casey Sandberg, and Rob Nash joined the class. Under the careful tutelage of Mr. Zappe, these “tools were drilled into the nucleus of the present class. In 1944 the Class received a great contribution in members for Sta Sandy. Dink Drill, Frankenstein Larson, Dave Strieker, Pete Klass. a holdover from the class of ’50 entered the ranks. This prolific year also saw the addition of Chuck Gesme, John Hiatt, the master debator, and Rog Scherer to the growing unit. Four more additions were received in ’45. They were Tom Wittenberg, Eddy Mooers, Paul Hommeyer, and Willie Jones. By this time our class had grown to twenty. In 1946 we received hut one member. The pride and joy of the class of 51. “I disagree Hersh wandered all the way from Ramsey to the little brick school-house atop the hill. In the ninth grade the class neared completion with the entrance of three new members: Stinky Pugh, Jud Snyder, and Stu Leek. The following year a shaggy lad named Dick Tuthill joined the aggregation to complete our class. 22 Such for the memliers of the Class of '51. Now for a short resume of our contributions and other more dubious gifts. In the field of extra-curricular activities, on the athletic field, and in the classroom we have tried to set a good example for the other hoys. Scholastically we have not done well, setting some sort of a record for the number of times at the bottom of the class rankings. Our extracurricular interest has not been generally high, hut those from our ranks who have participated in these activities have managed to keep them going in the school. We feel that our record in athletics, however, more than makes up for our shortcomings. For the last three years we have been instrumental in creating excellent teams in almost every sport, as well as individual athletes known throughout the state. In closing we would like to extend our thanks to those who have helped us on our way through Blake: our advisors throughout the years, especially our Senior advisor, Mr. Hodgkinson; and the faculty, trustees, and stafif for their constant help, guidance, and consideration. MR. HODGKINSON Class Advisor At the beginning of the year the class of 1951 chose Mr. Hodgkinson as its class advisor. Respecting his knowledge of photography, the class followed his advice and chose Mr. Kllehy as its photographer. One need only look at the pictures on the following pages to see the wisdom of our choice. He also helped the Call O’ Pan editors immensely by keeping after the camera shy seniors to expose their countenances to the lenses. Throughout the year he has cared for the numerous details that are necessary to keep the class running smoothly. We will always remember him as a man willing to sacrifice his time to help us and hope that this remembrance will compensate in some way for his efforts. 23 “I have been laughing and I have been carousing. —Lamb Entered Blake in 1943 David Ray Adams Yale The above quotation aptly describes this witty, light-hearted, and very popular gentleman. Ever since he came to Blake in the Fifth Grade, Dave has been noted for his sparkling humor and mischievous antics. Keenly interested in all phases and channels of school life, Dave has taken part in almost every extra-curricular activity, especially athletics. Although not as naturally gifted in sports as some of his classmates, Dave has worked hard on his athletics, playing coefficient Football. Basketball. and Baseball. Dave finallv came into his own last vear as he made a letter in Football. This year he again earned his monogram on the gridiron and played Basketball and Baseball on the Varsity squads. Dave is also known for his Dramatic ability. Never going out for Dramatics before this year. Dave showed the poise of a veteran in his fine portrayal of the king in “The Moving Finger last fall. Dave also has shown his versatility by writing for the TORCH. His column, “In This Corner,” has appeared several times and has been well accepted. Dave’s popularity won him a place in the Union in his Senior year. He belongs to that nefarious group known as the Lower School Waiters who eat so early that they don’t have to eat breakfast before coining to school. Despite these numerous school activities, Dave is very busy outside of school. He has long amazed and confounded the Seniors with his excellent taste in “companions’’ of the opposite sex. In fact, Dave has come to be considered the class advisor in matters of social life. Dave says lie’s off to Yale next fall—that is if Ik doesn’t get married. We are certain this genial guy will meet with the same success and popularity there as he has at Blake. ★ ★ ★ 24 David Blanford Boies Entered Blake in 1943 “Dobber.” “Squints,” “D.B.,” “Monsieur Gros Yale Cum Laude “Rejoice in thy youth.”— Ecclesiastes 11:9 Eight years ago a little lad with red hair and a beaming smile joined forces with the fabulous Class of 1951, and he immediately made his debut a successful one. A broad smile and a cheerful disposition easily won over the student l ody for Dave Boies. Dobber, as he is affectionately called, was not only a personality, but an athlete and won letters in two varsity sports. He excelled in Football, winning two letters as one of Mr. Glenn’s most dependable guards. In swimming. Dob collected three letters for his prowess as a 220 man. D. B. is admittedly one of the boys who live from weekend to weekend, when he will drag any jxxjr soul available to the outer limit of Minnesota or Wisconsin in order to test the skiing facilities. For many weeks prior to spring vacation. Dob regaled the Senior Room loafers with his various schemes for traveling to Sun Valley quickly and cheaply. When last heard from, he was mushing through Canada by dogsled. Proudly waving a hand adorned by a ring. Squints is often seen expounding his theories of the opposite sex in the Senior Room lecture course. Although he may Ik telling you about various girls with whom he plans to go steady one day, the next weekend will usually find him with the boys, wondering what to do, or rather, where to do it. In school activities, Dob served as Freshman representative on the Student Council and as treasurer of the Second Hand Book Store, and has worked for Dramatics and Publications, doing a good job for each. With his varied interests and his jovial personality, how can Dobber prove to be anything else but successful at Yale? Fredrick Carpenter Boos Entered Blake in 1941 “Fritz,” “Bananer Head,” “Booze” Dartmouth I know it all by heart. —Cervantes Ten years ago one of the foremost men of letters in the Class of 1951 entered the awesome white building known as the junior school. Since then Bananer Head, as he is affectionately called by his classmates, has led the class athletically. He gained three letters in his freshman year in football, hockey, and tennis. He has been captain of the tennis team for the last two years and won the Dartmouth Hockey trophy as a junior. In this same year he was also named to the Private School tournament Hockey team. This past winter lie has brought his hockey to a high degree of excellence, playing with an independent amateur team as well as with the Blake squad. As a sophomore he won the Northwest Junior championship in tennis and went to the National Junior meet. He has called the plays for the football team during the past three years and has been outstanding as a runner and defense man. In addition to all these sports, he has won numerous honors in skiing at Blake. Fritz’s abilities do not stop at athletics, however. He has been a member of the Union for the past two years, and has served as the president of the Athletic Association, directing several school meetings in the past year. As Circulation Manager of the publications, he has managed to deliver the TORCH on several occasions. He was also captain of the Browns during the past year and has contributed to many of their victories during his years at Blake. Fritz has joined the bare ring finger fraternity and seems to be enjoying his membership. Good luck next year! 26 John Rice Clark, Jr. Entered Blake in 1942 “J.K., “Johnny Minnesota “Who does not love wine, women, and song, remains a fool his whole life long. —Voss Perhaps the best all-round athlete in a class of all-round athletes, John has made an admirable record in sports at Blake. Along with his twelve varsity letters, John was elected by his classmates to the Union in his Sophomore year. He played four years on Mr. Glenn’s football team and served as team captain last fall. He played offensive end and defensive linebacker for his last three years and was outstanding in both positions. He also proved an inspirational leader in leading the team to six victories and one defeat. His teammates showed their respect for him by voting him the W illiams Football trophy at the Football banquet. In the winter he turned to basketball, where he also won four letters. He was the “quarterback of the team: that is, he set up the plays. He excelled on defense, and offensively is famous for his middle-of-the-court shots, four of which he has sunk in his Blake career. As Chief Won son’s top pitcher for four years, J. R. managed to hurl one no-hitter and numerous one-hitters in his many games as a Blake player. He was also one of the most consistent hitters and fielders, playing at second base when he wasn't pitching. Minnesota has offered him an athletic scholarship for next year, and this honor alone verifies his prowess. Naturally he is in great demand by the opposite sex but has managed to settle down in the past year. John seems destined to have a bright athletic future with his varied abilities. With his likeable | erson-ality and fine sportsmanship John has set an exaihple that others might well follow. ★ ★ ★ ★ 27 David Karl Drill Entered Blake in 1944 “Dave,” “Dink,” “Kid Dave,” “H. E.’s Kid” Minnesota “With him is wisdom and strength.”— Job 12:13 When Dink first journeyed from his Hopkins home to the red brick structure in the same town, the Class of 1951 gained one of its truly outstanding members. Dave has contributed his talents to every phase of school life, from athletics to class activities. As an athlete, he has made a name for himself which is known throughout the state. During his three years on the Football Team, Dink came to be recognized as an outstanding high school tackle. Last winter he was named to the Private School Tournament All-Star Hockey Team as a defenseman. He has earned three varsity letters in baseball as an outfielder. In the field of extracurricular activities, Dink has been a reporter for the TORCH, and Stage Manager of the Dramatics Association. Always active in Class affairs, Dave was a fine choice for President of the Senior Class. Dink’s three years of Union membership were climaxed by his election to the Presidency of that body this year. The White team also recognized his leadership and elected him as its captain. After four years of balancing trays, Dave was appointed as Headwaiter for the Middle School. Always interested in doing the best possible job in whatever activity he entered, Dave has also done well in his studies, maintaining one of the highest averages in the class. It is obvious from these facts that Dave has made an exceptional record at Blake. Dink’s opinions are very highly regarded among his friends because of his honesty in giving criticism, yet he has a good sense of humor and is well liked by everyone. Dave plans to go into medicine, and his record at Blake should leave no doubt of his future success. Charles Roy Gesme Entered Blake in 1944 “Dizzy Gizzy,” “Gismo,” “Gesmop,” “The class--- Minnesota “When you call me that, smile! — Owen Ulster With his mop of yellow hair, his lackadaisical manner, and his wistful smile. Dizzy Gizzy has made a place for himself in the class of 1951. His compatriots have attached numerous names to this likeable Norwegian, mainly because of his unconcerned attitude towards life in general. Giz has taken these abuses in stride and has come to be known as the best natured boy in the class. While his fellow students attempt to find some way to pass Physics, Gismo has no trouble maintaining a respectable average in this subject, a rare feat at Blake. Giz defied the law of averages this year and took both Physics and Senior Math, and has managed to survive the ordeal only with great difficulty. Gismo has been active in Dramatics this year, having appeared in both the one-act plays and “The Middle Watch.” Last fall he played the role of a small town police chief in the one-act play “A Dull Evening.” Chuck displayed considerable acting ability in this performance. He has also written for the TORCH and has served as an extra waiter for Miss Berg-lund. Last winter Dizzy played on the J. V. Hockey Team as a defenseman. At the beginning of the year Chuck returned to school and told of his trip to Europe. Here he picked up a valuable German camera, which, since it needs no flashbulbs for indoor pictures, has proved invaluable to the CALL O’ PAN board for taking pictures cheaply. Dizzy was good enough to let the Seniors use this camera for taking pictures for the yearbook, with the hope that it would still be intact at the end of the year. With his good nature and carefree manner, Giz will surely find success at the college of his choice. David Barnaby Heegaard Entered Blake in 1941 “Dave,” “Heegry,” “Barnaby” “Heegroin” Dartmouth “There’ll be a hot time in the old town tonight.”—Joseph Hayden Click! And Heegroin wastes another flash bulb. With a twist of the wrist Dave is ready to take another picture tor the book”, thus endearing himself to the rest of bis classmates by engaging in bis favorite pastime. A boy with many pastimes, Dave can be seen discussing the fine points of last period’s French Class with Sandy or Witt, arguing, (or being told, as the case may be), with Burt over some phase of the next debate, or violently screaming with Tom Wittenberg over the latest I). A. policy. One of Blake’s foremost politicians and orators, Barnaby can often be heard atop the Senior Room Soap Box rendering bis famous, “Fray-ons, (and you are my Frayons) I bate wouli. And Elahnowuh hates wouh; I’ve been in wouh, ayund I’ve been ... A likely combination of Frank and Lou Costello, Dave is as proficient at telling jokes (Ah always takes two pairs of pants to a golf game with me, so all don’t need to worry about makin' a hole in one) as lie is at shuffling a pack of cards behind his mountain of chips. His weekends with Casey and Kid Dave are legendary, and his basement has been the scene of many happy hours. Dave has actually made a fine record at Blake. Athletically be has fought in the boxing tournament and has been a faithful intramural basketeer. He also won the Wilson speaking contest with bis selection from Mark Twain’s Innocents Abroad. During this last winter he has been one of the master debators and has livened up the otherwise rather dull routine of debating. Dave is neither the first nor the last Heegaard to graduate from Blake, and if he is a typical Heegaard, no class should be without one. ★ ★ ★ ★ 30 Burton David Hersh Entered Blake in 1946 “Hurt,” “Burton Hersh” Harvard Cum Laude “I am not arguing with you—I am telling you.”—Whistler “I DISAGREE!” rasps a sharp, indignant voice from the back of the room. The instructor, muttering an oath, turns slowly and prepares to wage a verbal battle with his alert young pupil. Hurt Hersh, orator, scholar, and athlete. Hurt has been disagreeing at Blake for five years now, and is looking forward to many bitter arguments at Harvard. In spite oi his rather antagonistic attitude. Hurt has managed to he at, or near the top of. the class scholastically during his years at Blake. His less brilliant classmates think of him as a source oi help, and he can often be seen in the Senior room poring over Shakespeare with a bewildered looking friend. Hurt loves to talk, as any of his associates will agree, and has Sound Debating a source of enjoyment during the past two years. Hurt’s favorite topics for arguments are History and Politics. He boasts a wide knowledge of both subjects and is able to quote numerous authorities while arguing. His politics are definitely Democratic and far from conservative. In the one-act plays this year Burt played the part of an anarchist and gave a very convincing performance. With the physique of a “Health and Strength” model, Hurt has long held the respect of his classmates. Last fall he gained a letter in football while playing guard. During the winter he wrestles, and in the spring lie plays Tennis. Burt is a lover of exercise and scorns the play-dodgers of the school. He takes great pleasure in doing exercises until he drops, and then claiming he has done some incredible number of them. Wherever lie goes and whatever he does, Burt is sure to find many friends and respect for his abilities. ★ ★ ★ ★ 31 John Alfred Hiatt Entered Blake in 1944 “Felix,” “Bugs,” “Humphry” Amherst Cum Laude “A laborer worthy of his hire.”— Luke 10:7 If you were to see a senior roll into the Senior Room some Monday morning, throw his books into a locker and his coat on the coat rack, head for the hazy corner or the card table with the accustomed manner of one who usually camps on one or both of those hallowed spots for a week at a time, that Senior would not l e John Hiatt. Instead, a patient observer would probably see him coursing l etween the office, the Faculty Room, and the Athletic Office with the hard-riding gait of a Varsity Sport Manager. While frantically pursuing all his extra-curricular commitments John has managed to keep very near the top of his class, making honors several times and maintaining a high average all the time. One of the outstanding members of the Debating group. John used his talents for the g xxl of the school, not only enjoying debating but being aided by it in his studies. Members of the Basketball Team will long remember “Bugs’ ” efficiency, for John has kept up the long record of distinguished Basketball managers by making sure that whenever fifteen uniforms were turned in by the players for cleaning at least twelve of them were returned. Although John has been a reliable member of the Dramatics Association, holding down several responsible roles, John’s outstanding job has without doubt been his editorship of the Publications Association, where he has managed to keep his head well above the sea of troubles which beset every holder of this job. Last but not least, John has been a stalwart of the Golf team for several years. With his willingness, experience, and hard work, it is obvious that he will be very successful at college. Paul Von Hofen Hommeyer Entered Blake in 1946 “Butts.” “Paul.” “P. Von” Amherst “Make haste slowly.”—Augustus The Class of 1951 was strengthened hy one of its most illustrious members when Paul made his first appearance in the halls of Blake hack in 1946. Since then Butts has made a place for himself in both athletics and school activities and has gained the respect and admiration of his classmates. Paul received his first varsity letter three years ago as a member of the swimming team. A specialist in the 40 and 100 yard free style, Paul climaxed his swimming career at Blake with his election as Co-captain of the team last winter and his being awarded the Arthur Swimming trophy. Butts also excelled in Football, winning two letters and holding down the position of first team quarterback in his Senior year. Much of the success of this year’s team was due to his deceptive ball-handling. In the spring Paul turns his talents towards Baseball and plays in the outfield for “Wonson’s Wonders.” This year Paul served as Co-Sports Editor for the TORCH and CALL O’ PAN after being a faithful reporter for two years. He has been responsible for many excellent Footl all and Swimming articles in this capacity, as well as for turning in good articles which he has assigned to his reporters. Paul is also recognized as one of the finest public speakers in the school and won the Junior Class Chapel speaking contest last year. Butts has always held his own in the classroom and has made the Honor Roll quite regularly this past year. When out of school. Paul spends his time either with “da boys or with some member of that other sex. He prefers the former, but is not entirely unfamiliar with the latter. A reference to a person known as “Pud” will always bring a smile to Paul’s face. With his conscientious manner and his general amiability, Paul is sure to succeed wherever he goes. William Ray Jones, Jr. Entered Blake in 1945 “Willie.” “Bill” Princeton “Here’s to a woman! Would that I could fall into her arms without falling into her hands.—Bierce Beneath the disarming visage above, lurks one of the foremost authorities in the class on the fair sex. Proudly waving a hand with a bare ring finger, Willie has often been seen expounding his theories on women in the Senior Room Lecture Course. Despite his lady-killing ability, Bill is a serious student and an athletic enthusiast. In addition to maintaining a high scholastic average since he entered Blake in the Second Form, he has also proved his aptness in numerous sports. Starting in his Sophomore year, Willie has continued that all-out spirit by winning three letters each in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Extra-curricular activities have also received his favor. Bill crashed the Dramatics Association circle by his unexcelled fumbling of the backstage props. Because of his diligent work and the fact that he is on Miss Berglund’s “better side,” Willie served a sentence toting trays and cutting meat for the Lower School boys. Willie’s popularity in and out of school is made evident by the fact that he seems to find a large number of friends wherever he goes. Further proof of the respect his fellow students have for him is his position on the Student Council and his job as Secretary of the Union. With such an extensive background and with his winning personality, Hill should have no trouble adjusting himself to the life at the college of his choice. Best of luck, Bill. 34 Peter Christian Klass Entered Blake in 1943 “Round Man,” “Round Hound,” “Roundy,” “Pedro, “Pete Colorado “Women and music I cannot hut give way to whatever my business may he. —Pepys When Pete Klass entered Blake in the First Form, the Class of ’51 was endowed with an outstanding personality. Round Man, one of the more solid members of the class, has become one of the most popular Seniors, and his varied activities show the skills and accomplishments which he has exhibited at Blake. Roundy has been a rejxirter for the TORCH and a stalwart member of the Dramatics Association as a stage hand. Pete has also done some work as a member of the Glee Club and as publicity agent for the school teams. However, his achievements do not end with these extra-curricular activities, for Roundy has played on the Varsity Baselxdl Team for three years, serving as captain during his Junior year. He also won two letters in Hockey and served as a fine Football manager last fall. Pedro is a skiing enthusiast and a veteran of Sun Valley. He is quite a man with the fairer sex, although lie has thus far managed to keep his Senior ring. Hardly a week goes by without Pete’s displaying his charms on the opposite gender. Roundy is known among the girls for his romantic ways and his silver colored Hudson convertible. Pete always has a string of female admirers on hand and is well known for his hard-to-get tactics. Although Pete has many interests other than studies lie manages to keep his grades up to a respectable level. His diligence in his school work and extra-curricular activities have made an enviable record for Pete at Blake. With his interest in school activities, his fine personality, and his ability to make friends, Roundy should lx a success in college and in later life. Richard Ells Larson Entered Blake in 1944 “Dickie,” “Lars,” “Swede” Dartmouth “He that is of merry heart hath a continual feast.”—Bible When Lars entered the Class of ‘51 hack in the Sixth Grade, Blake gained a very popular and colorful fellow. Dickie has gained many honors in athletics and other phases of school life. His initiative and interest in the affairs of the school won him a place in the Union in his Junior year. Swede has been very active in class affairs and was elected Vice-President of the Senior Class last fall. He has also been a regular waiter for the last three years and “sends” the girls in the kitchen with his cute heinie haircut. Dickie also took an interest in Dramatics and aptly played the part of a villain in “The Man in the Bowler Hat.” As yet we have not even touched uj on loirs’ activities of the athletic field. Actually this is where the 165 pound man of muscle comes into his own. His unusually low center of gravity makes him ideal for the positions of guard in Football, goalie in Hockey, and catcher in Baseball. He started his athletic career in his Junior year when he won letters in the aforementioned sjx rts. In the Private School Hockey tournament last winter I-ars was chosen as goalie on the all star team. His success in the ice sport continued through his Senior year with his election as captain of the team. In the Spring Lars turns to Baseball, playing catcher, and manages to make as many errors as his teammates. Swede is popular with his classmates and the opposite sex hut seems to have made his choice from the latter group, being one of the first Seniors to lose his ring this year. Lots of luck to Lars at Dartmouth next year. 0 Stuart Wilbur Leek, Jr. Entered Blake in 1947 “Stu, “Wilbur, “Wilbur Force Valedictorian “There is a time of speaking and a of being still. —Caxton Yale time “Gimme a bite, Wilbur, pants a young man cornering Stu by the window. ‘‘Last bite, Wilbur reports, devouring a whole sandwich, two apples, and a piece of cake in one mouthful. Every recess he is forced to tight off the hungry throngs in order to finish his dry run for lunch. Stu has come to be known as one of the most revered members of our class, prominent scholastically, athletically, and extra-curricularly. Stu has really been outstanding in the classroom and seems destined to finish the year as either first or second in the class. In spite of Chemistry, Physics, and Senior Math, he has always maintained a high average. Stu is by no means a grind or a bookworm, however, for he has played varsity football for the last two years as a tackle. This winter he received a basketball letter. Although he had to play as an understudy to center John Skoglund, lie worked hard and faithfully all year, and part of Skoglund’s success may be attributed to Stu’s work in scrimmages. Undaunted by the apparent lack of interest in the singing organization, Stu has tried since last year to promote a singing group. He has made several chapel talks in behalf of singing at Blake, but the student body has ignored his pleas. He has also been the School Editor of the Publications and President of the Second Hand Bcxik Store. He has been elected to the two honorary groups of the school, the Union and the Student Council. A silent chap, Stu is usually too busy to join the Senior Room scuttlebutt, but is never too busy to help a friend. Stu has always let his action speak for him, and one needs only to l x k at these actions to recognize his admirable qualities. Edwin Stanton Mooers Ed has proved himself a “Jack of all trades” during his six years at Blake. He is an accomplished pilot, mountain climber, and golfer, as well as a connoisseur of wine, women, and song. He has also displayed considerable acting ability in the Dramatics Association’s endeavors last fall and spring. He played the role of an old soldier in “The Monkey’s Paw,” with his long locks a convincing white and one arm temporarily amputated. Scholastically Ed has always held his own and has made the Honor Roll several times. In athletics Ed has played football and hockey for the Junior Varsity and has been a member of the Varsity golf squad for three years. He hits a very long drive when he connects and should develop into a top-rate golfer. In addition to playing golf, he has spent his last two summers exploring the Rockies in Arizona with a scientific group and working for his pilot’s license at Flying Cloud Airport. His flying ability has gained the admiration of many of his fellows, as evidenced by their eagerness to accompany him on his celestial jaunts. Ed seemed to be headed for a sure record for going steady, but several years ago lie suddenly changed his ways and now is one of the few seniors with a ring. Previous to his advent as a pilot, Ed found great pleasure in piling up his motor scooter and breaking his bones. He still breaks his bones regularly but has sold his motor scooter. He has broken thirteen bones in his body including his nose, collar bone, legs, arms and ribs (which about covers the subject). Ed is heading for Amherst and an Air Force ROTC Program next year, and we all wish him the best of luck. Robert Fred Nash Entered Blake in 1943 “Robby,” “Bob” Williams “A close mouth catches no flies.” —Cervantes When a slender young man with black curly hair and glasses first appeared at Blake eight years ago, few people suspected that he would become one of the foremost athletes and scholars in the class of 1951. Robby Nash has distinguished himself in the class room and on the athletic field in his years on the Hilltop and has made an admirable record. Perhaps his most famous exploits have been in sports, where he won seven varsity letters. His slim, muscular body could be seen on the foot! all field, basketball court, and baseball diamond; and in all these sports Bob was a valuable part of the team. He played two years on Mr. Glenn’s eleven, and, as a Senior, became an outstanding defensive end. However, his greatest talents pertained to Basketball. Here his rugged rebounding and scoring ability helped the team to become a constant winner. In the spring Robbv played Baseball, and was a regular in the outfield for three years. In every sport Robby displayed a consistency of performance which made him as valuable a man as there was. Bob has not limited his steady play to sports, however, as his bare ring finger will prove. He rarely misses a dance or open house with his ever faithful companion. Bob has maintained a high scholastic average at Blake, as well as participating in several extra-curricular activities. He was appointed Co-Sjx rts Editor for the publications this year and the Union elected him to their ranks last spring. Bob is well liked by his classmates, who enjoy kidding him unmercifully about his amours. He manages to laugh off their remarks, however, and should have no trouble finding friends and admirers at Williams. Stephen Dodge Pugh Entered Blake in 1948 “Stinky, “Pugg, “Steve Minnesota “Any fool can make a rule And every fool will mind it. —Thoreau Whenever a group of infuriated Seniors assembles for a good old-fashioned gripe session, Pugg always seems to lx- among the loudest agitators. Whether the group concerns itself with school life, problems of the road, or problems with the opposite sex, Steve has an angle to thwart every kind of authority. Although by no means a wild-eyed anarchist, Pugg nevertheless likes to do what he wants to do, when he wants to do it. While at Blake Steve has amazed his classmates with his huge vocabulary, his familiarity with the local girls, and his ability to have his own way in spite of the authorities. He has consistently scored highest in the class on the vocabulary tests, and has always stood high in the annual time tests. Extra-curricularlv, he has appeared in Blake plays several times, assuming such roles as a middle-aged woman, a cockneyed sailor, and a physics professor. He has served for four years as a waiter, spending his last year as headwaiter for the first shift. Although handicapped by his lack of height and his poor eyes, Pugg has played football, basketball, and hockey at Blake either for a team or intramurally. Steve is a member of that infamous Washburn car pool, and can be seen any morning of the week running out of his house, half clothed and brushing his teeth, as his friends slowly pull away. Never one to rush in the morning, he allows a good ten minutes between the time he gets up and the time he leaves for school. Steve plans to pursue higher learning at the U. next year, and should succeed there as he has at Blake. 40 Bruce Sandberg Entered Blake in 1942 “Casey,” “McFlapp” Minnesota “Mv way of joking is to tell the truth. It’s the funniest joke in the world.”—Shaw Ever since Bruce entered Blake nine years ago, he has made a name for himself with his quick wit and genial disposition. Casey has been very popular with all the boys in the school, as evidenced by his election to the Student Council in his Junior Year. Bruce spends his week-ends (daytime only of course) fixing or polishing his car. It sometimes helps on ninth and Hennepin, eh Case? Although Bruce is not a naturally horn athlete, he has played with the Clennmen for two years. Undergoing many hardships and setbacks. Bruce never gave up and was rewarded for his efforts when he ran fifty-five yards for a touchdown in the S.P.A. game last fall. Casey is a very enthusiastic skier and may be seen at that familiar slide near his home on Winter week-ends. Bruce’s scholastic average has been something for him to he proud of. Case was one of the more consistent Honor Roll students in the class until last year. Then the battle started and, as any Senior knows, it’s hard to keep the marks with Chemistry one year and Physics the next. Casey does not spend all his time studying though, but devotes his jovial character and extreme wit to amusing the Senior class. If ever loud, joyous yells were heard from the Senior room, you can be sure Case had something to do with them. As Headwaiter during the Upper School Lunch Pericxl. Bruce ruled the younger waiters with an iron hand, while sharing the extra desserts with the other Seniors. Casey joined the Naval Reserve late in December and expects to take up the remainder of his studies at the U. of M. Bruce has given our class the best assurance of his success-to-come by his good nature, his eagerness to please, and his determination to accomplish what he sets out to do. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 41 Stephen Merrill Sandy Entered Blake in 1944 “Steve,” “Sta-a “Stevedore” Vale “The only difference between a caprice and a lifelong passion is that the caprice lasts a little longer.”—Wilde From the day he entered Blake seven years ago, Sta-a has enlivened his classmates with his hearty laugh and good sense of humor. He has followed closely the footsteps of his industrious brother over his four years of high school until he is now one of the unique personalities of our class. Stevedore has had a hand in practically every extra-curricular activity that Blake offers, from Dramatics to Publications. He has been an enthusiastic member of the TORCH hoard, holding down the very responsible job of Managing Editor. Anyone who has written for the TORCH this year is familiar with Steve, who has almost been ready for the squirrel farm on several occasions, as he frantically tried to get people to write articles. In his other managerial duties, Steve has succeeded in almost balancing the books of the Athletic Store, and in efficiently satisfying the continual demands of the Hockey Team for tape and laces. Sta-a has at one time or another been a waiter, a supporter of the Dramatics Association, and a memljer of the Dance Committee, and is hardly ever without a fair damsel at his arm during the weekend. A vigorous campaigner for student rights, Sta-a is seldom without some complaint or other, but he generally finds the compact majority of the Senior Class in back of him. Besides this enviable record in extra-curricular activities. Steve has managed to make the Honor Roll regularly, a rare feat in the class of ’51. We are sure that Steve will make as fine a record in college as he has at Blake. Best of luck, Sta-a. 42 Roger Lee Scherer Entered Blake in 1944 “Roge, “Snip” Trinity “An ounce of mirth is worth a pound of sorrow. —Baxter Roge entered the halls of Blake in the sixth grade, little realizing the difficult tasks which faced him; however, he quickly adapted himself to his job. Snip is not particularly interested in football, hut he has a flare for Hockey and has been on the varsity Hockey Team for the past two years. As soon as the weather is cold enough to permit skating. Snip may be seen leaving the Senior room at 3:30 with hooks in one hand and skates in the other, heading for a little pre-season practice. In the spring Roge plays baseball. Last year he played left field on the varsity squad and was a useful member of the team this spring also. In addition to his athletic activities, Snip is a reporter for the T( )RCH and a waiter. During the fall term he could be seen frantically scribbling off his report on the coefficient football teams just before the deadline on his articles for the paper. Roge has been a waiter for two years and hasn’t dropped a tray of dishes yet. Friday or Saturday afternoon is usually a bad time to make any plans with Snip, for he will undoubtedly reply, “Sorry, I’ve got a date tonight; I have to wash the car this afternoon.” Tell us again, Snip, how many paint jobs have you had on that car? Roge has been a member of the Dramatics Association for two years, rendering his able services backstage. Roger has made many friends and has contributed much to his class and school while he has been here. He plans to take an engineering course at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, upon leaving Blake, and we know he will continue to meet the standards which he has set for himself here. John Conrad Skoglund Entered Blake in 1944 Skog, “Skogy, “Long John, “George Yale “I never think of the future. It conies soon e nough. ’'—E i nstcin Every Monday morning, Skog can he found with a blissful grin on his face, trying to cheer up his classmates, who are content to let him rave about the previous week-end activities. He is notorious for these, and has probably “gone steady more than any other Senior. However, he claims he has settled down with one girl now, and from the way he’s been acting, everyone believes him. All of Skog’s waking hours are not spent in the pursuit of the weaker sex, however. His jiopu-larity has been evidenced by two years membership in the Union. Although not excelling in the classroom, John has made a very enviable record on the athletic field. He has earned ten letters while at Blake and topped off his accomplishments by being elected captain of the Basketball team, on which he has been high scorer for the last three years. In addition to three letters in Basketball, Skog has earned three letters in Football and four in Baseball. Yet his activities have not been limited to sjx rts. For the last two years he has been one of Martha's top waiters. Last year he waited on Junior School boys, and. although many of his young charges had desserts spilled in their laps, he was usually through first. This year, again, he made a habit of finishing first. John, with his great height, was one of Mr. Neale's most helpful stage hands when the one-act plays were given last fall. He has no trouble at all nailing boards on the top of the set. Wherever he goes to college, Skogy, with his endless humor and his friendly attitude towards everyone, is bound to be as successful as he has been at Blake. John Judson Snyder Entered Blake in 1947 “Jud,” “Snud.” “Judson” Dartmouth Cum Laude “The opinion of the strongest is always the lK st.”—Fontaine One of the hardest working boys in a class noted for its “morbid propensity toward sloth and procrastination,” Jud has really come along in his later years at Blake. He climaxed his four years of blood and sweat by lieing elected Head Boy. an office lie justly deserved and has faithfully fulfilled. Last spring, as further proof of his popularity, Jud was elected to the Union. The fact that Snud was elected Basketball Captain in his Junior year and was awarded the Pearson-Selover Trophy for two successive years speaks for his athletic ability. In these days when Basketball has become a game of towering giants, it is hard to find a short player as valuable to a team as Jud was. Active in extra-curricular activities, Snud has served in the Dramatics Association and has written for the TORCH. He liears the scars and habitual stomach disorders common to those who have had the privilege of serving four years in that distinguished group of gourmands known as the waiters. Besides indulging in the aforementioned activites, Jud has been busy scholastically as well. Evidence of this labor is the fact that his name has continually graced the otherwise rather bare Class of 51 Honor Roll. Socially Snud is known far and wide, not living one of those many who confine their attentions to the students of that local girls' school in town. A familiar sight in the Senior Room bull sessions and indoor games, Jud is well-liked by the other happy occupants of the padded cell next to the Faculty Room. When Jud goes to Dartmouth next year, the experience he has gained at Blake in these difficult times should help him immeasurably, and he should contribute a great deal to the life there as he has here at Blake. 45 David Dean Strieker Entered Blake in 1944, left 1947, returned 1949 “Dave “Stride Dartmouth “Let all things he done decently and in order. —Bible When the members of the Class of 1951 reminisce over their years at Blake, one of their more vivid memories will be that of Dave “Hey you guys! Strieker passing out chewing gum to the assembled multitudes. They will remember how Dave refrained from using his skill to bankrupt his innocent classmates, but delighted in drawing in the imaginary pots of anywhere from ten to one hundred “thou. Strick’s popularity was not limited to his classmates, though; he was a favorite with the underclassmen as well. Having returned to Blake as a Junior after two year’s absence in California, Dave began right away to win their approval by his pleasant personality and by his actions on the athletic field. As forward on Mr. Lundholm’s basketball team and an infielder on the diamond. Strick has earned two letters in both Basketball and Baseball. Dave also won two letters as halfback on the varsity Football teams of ’49 and ’50. On the latter team he played an outstanding game at fullback, driving through the line with as much “biff as anyone in the back field, and throwing such thrilling passes as the one to Fritz Boos for the first touchdown of the year. As Feature Editor on the Publications Board, Dave wrote many “terrific articles, most noted of which was his amusing account of the Football Team’s trip to St. Louis. Secretary of the Athletic Association, Strick kept the records with a fine hand. Dave is active outside of school as well. Last summer he was selected by the American Legion to represent the Minneapolis businessmen at Gopher Boys’ State, an all-week camp at which the boys set up a model government and work together. In regard to Strick’s social life, little needs to be said other than that he was voted “handsomest in his class; the rest follows naturally. Best of luck to a guy who doesn’t really need it. ¥ ¥ 46 James Richard Tuthill Entered Blake in 1948 “Tut,” “Dick” Colorado “Nothing to do but work, nothing to eat but food, nothing to wear but clothes to keep us from going nude.”—King “Sit down you nitwits!” growled the disreputable looking man to the distinguished looking group of school masters. The school masters were thrown into confusion and the audience into hysterics as Clarence Blenkinsop walked onto the stage, spouting these words. The portrayal of Blenkinsop bv Dick Tuthill was one of the high points in the one-act plays, as Tut gave an excellent performance as a derelict who wanted his tuition fees back from a prep school in the play “Refund.” Slovenly dressed, unshaven, and generally sloppy in his speech and gestures, Dick gave the audience a good picture of a thoroughly worthless malcontent. Tut came to Blake as a Sophomore from Southwest. His classmates have found that Dick knows much about the Southwest territory as far as girls are concerned, and go to him for advice when they are exploring this region. Dick has made some valuable contributions to SOUND AND FURY this year with his poems and jokes and has helped keep the Senior room lively with his everpresent suggestion, “Little game, anyone, little game?” Ever eager to see his words in print. Tut has made several contributions to the TORCH and has even ventured to write a letter to the Editor. Never an enthusiast for exercise, Dick has gone out for sports strictly for fun, playing an occasional game of Basketball in the winter and joining Mr. Lund-holm on the links in the fall and spring. Dick plans to head for the Great West next year to make new friends and be with old ones. With his sense of humor and his easygoing manner, Tut should be an asset to Colorado. Thomas Diedrich Wittenberg Entered Blake in 1945 “Toni” “Witt” Dartmouth “Funnel Head” “Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle.”—Michelangelo “Martha, I quit! I resign!” This vigorous threat undoubtedly emanated from the pearly toothed buccal cavity of Tom Wittenberg, when he found himself left stranded in the kitchen without any desserts left. The waiters on the “Third Shift,” on which Tom serves, sometimes are left a little short. Although he protests that that stack of hooks he carries home is to lengthen one arm. Tom helped to keep the class average up. He has been active in extra-curricular activities ever since he entered Blake six years ago. His efforts were rewarded when he was elected President of the Dramatics Association, Business manager of the Publications, and co-captain of the Swimming team. His dramatic attempts have included the part of an ambitious failure in “The Moving Finger” and a cockney sailor in “Ten Little Indians.” Resisting the temptations of fraud and graft. Witt has been an efficient and conscientious Business Manager for the TORCH and CALL O'PAX. has written several articles, and contributed to SOUND ANT) FURY in addition to managing the magazine and ad campaigns. Not satisfied with the aforementioned activities, Tom has sung in the Glee Club for four years and has gone out for both Swimming and Tennis. As a climax to his four years of hard work. Tom was elected co-captain of the Swimming Team this winter. As for Tom’s social life it may be said that his love for the opposite sex is excelled only by bis love for bis Senior Ring. With his white bucks, plaid jacket, exceptional cravats, horn-rimmed glasses, and subtle sense of humor, Tom will find friends wherever he goes. 48 Juniors Back Row: Wong, Cardozo, Herman, McGandy, J. Heffelfinger, Wood head, R. Hollander, Simonson, Regan. Middle Row: Huntting, Cargill, Vennum, Grossman, Newhall, Mattson, Cote, Spencer, Rush, L. Mithun, G. Bickelhaupt. Front Row: Cagley, Gillette, Sten, Hale, Mr. Butler, Losby, Wurtele, E. Dorn, M. Hyde. FIFTH FORM The class of 1952 began the 1950-51 school year by welcoming back Bill Melamed. The class held its election soon after the oj ening day of school and the following boys were elected to offices: Dave Losby. president; Roger Hale, vice president; John Sten, secretary-treasurer. Several lx ys had high averages throughout the year, thereby keeping the class ranking quite high. Wong, Mithun, and Mattson did very well scholastically, while many other boys made the honor roll from time to time. Ernie Dorn and Pete Gillette represented our class on the Student Council. The Junior class was well represented in all varsity sjKjrts. At the Winter Sports Dinner almost half the class received varsity letters. Hale and Wurtele were outstanding in Hockey while Heffelfinger continued to display his winning form in swimming. Dorn, the class’ outstanding athlete, was elected captain of next year’s football team. In conclusion we would like to extend our thanks to Mr. Butler, our class advisor, and to all the other masters for their patient help and consideration throughout the year. 51 David Losby, Presilient Sophomores 4 I Back Row: YV. Scherer, McCrea, J. Crosby, Ritchie. Dietz. G. Kelby, Ford. Lampe, Fink. Middle Row: Olmstead. Riddiford. Fvans, Thomson, Keefe, C. Heffelfinger, Moriarity, Stenson, D. Deinard, D. McCaull, Brown. Front Row: W. Boies, Nightingale, Swan, Schmitt, M. Ueland, Mr. Calt, Ycates, Colwell, Raugust, P. Larson. FOURTH FORM This year the fourth form was supplemented by three new members: Don Nightingale and Dan Moriaritv from Ramsey and Southwest, and Rob McCrea from Deephaven. Results of the class elections were: Ueland, president; Yeates, vice president; and Schmitt, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Calt was elected class advisor. After starting relatively low, the class greatly increased its scholastic standing. occasionally topping the school. The class was paced by Yeates and Lampe, and a few others who were consistently on the honor roll: McCaull, A. Deinard, D. Deinard, and Riddiford. Last fall the sophomores proved to have much football talent. Moriaritv, Stenson, and Schmitt were on the Varsity, while Dietz, Ritchie, Evans, IlelTel-finger, Boies, Yeates, and Thomson stood out on the J. V. Riddiford, McCrea, and Nightingale won A team letters. In the winter term, the class was quite evenly divided among the three winter sports. Larson won a Varsity Hockey letter, and Swimming letters were won by Heflfelfinger, Boies, Swan, Riddiford, Nightingale, and Ueland. In conclusion we would like to thank Mr. Calt and all other masters for the help and guidance they have given us throughout the year. Mark Ueland, President 53 Third Form Back row: Atcas, P. Van Dusen, Bergstrom, Andersen, D. Kclby, Skinner, Moore, Trucsdell, J. McCaull, Winget, Atwood, Burnett. J. Thomson, J. Bickclhaupt. Middle row: P. Heegard, Bodem, Platt, C. Adams, J. Rogers, Rice, Osborne, Salzman, Mitchell, McDonald, Thorpe, Dwinnell, Grundy, G. Cleveland. Front row: Cullen, R. Priest, J. Nash, Campbell. Dow, E. Crosby, Mr. Lundholm, P. McCaull, Barry, Peterson, Gammell, Reitan. THIRD FORM When school began last fall, the Third Formers welcomed new members Hob Bergstrom, Larry Saltzman, Ronald Erickson, and Jack Reitan into their classes. With the Freshman class of 1951 thus completed, the class elections were held, voting Phil McCaull president; Jim Dow, secretary-treasurer, and Mr. Harold Lundliolm, class advisor. Our Student Council representative for this year was Tom Barry. The class was well represented in s|M rts. In the fall, Julian McCaull, Tom Barry and Jim Dorrans were starters on the J.V. Football team. Some of the starters on the A team were Boh Lundliolm, John Nash, Phil McCaull, Charlie Moore, and Peter Van Dusen, while Ric Adams and Pete Heegaard played for the B team. In the winter, Dow, Nash, and Lundliolm played on the Freshman Basketball team, and Dorrans, Cleveland, and Priest played J.V. Hockey. Ned Crosby and Julian McCaull were on the Varsity Swimming team. Scholastically, the class did well throughout the year; David Grundy, Tom Barry, Julian McCaull, and Jerrv Gammcll were a few of the boys who made Honors quite consistently. Our class wishes to thank Mr. Lundliolm and the other Masters for their help and consideration during the year. 55 Phil McCaull, President Second Form Hack Row: Pliam, R. Hyde. Tinker, Erickson, Howard, Hagen, Jensen. Bruntjen, Whitmore, Tappan, R. Larson, Bloom. M. Horn, Louden. J. Mithun. Middle Row: O’Dowd, Selken. V. Boos, Reinhard, Gross, Abramson, A. Honimeyer, Silverson, Neumcier, Cole. G. Crosby, Winston, Van Dusen, R. Dorrans. Front Row: Watson, Amesbury. Wilder, McClain. MacNamara, Pratt, Mr. Edic, Burdick, Wetherby, Kuphal, McCabe, S. Adams, Gcssuer. Absent: Rogers, Rusten, Ueland. SECOND FORM When Blake School opened its doors last September, the class of 1955 welcomed nine new hoys into its already crowded ranks. The new boys were: Jerry Bloom, Worth Bruntjen. Mike Dorn, Dick Dorrans, Harold Hagen. Andy Horn-mover. Boh Loudon, Boh MacXatnara. and Sig Ueland. The class officers were Allan Burdick, president; David Pratt, vice president: and Peter Weatherhy, sec ret a ry-t rca su rer. The 2nd form was very well represented on the athletic field with almost every hoy playing on at least one team. In football Cole, Erickson, Hommeyer, Rogers, and Rustcn were standouts on their respective squads. During the winter term, the Middle School hockey and basketball teams both had commendable seasons. Bruntjen, Rogers, Rusten. Bloom, and Howard looked very good on the basketball team while Hommeyer, Cole, MacXamara, Gessner, and Mithun starred for the pucksters. The scholastic standing of the 2nd form was a little better than average with Dick Hyde, Tom Whitmore. Chuck Silverson, Chuck Cole, Jim Gross, and Sam Rogers usually maintaining high grades. The class contributed largely to all drives such as the clothing drive and the Red Cross. We would very sincerely like to thank Mr. Edie for all the time and trouble he has taken in our behalf. 57 Allan Burdick, President First Form Back Row: S. Larson. Blumers, Egcrmayer, H. Crosby, Ribnick, F. Morgan, J. Priest, Witmcr, veil Edeskuty, Pillsbury, Kclm, Caswell. Middle row: Fisher, Bennett. C. Ritchie, Platou, Patterson, Cook. Lowry, Bjornson, J. Morgan, F. Crosby, Smith, Morrison, Hollern. Front row: Bean, Lewis, R. Cleveland, McKenzie, Moffet, Mr. Parks, Gage, Mar field, Miller, Mintcncr, Hollander. Absent: Case. FIRST FORM This year the first form had thirty-six hoys in it. All the boys came lip from the lower school except six. They were John Egermayer, Tom Caswell, Brad Mintener. Doug McKenzie, John Hollander and Tom Morgan. Scholastically, the First Form did pretty well. The highest ranking boy in the class was Todd Miller. The officers this year were: Gage, president; Moffet, vice-president, and Mar-field, secretary-treasurer. The First Form had a fine year in athletics. In football the C team represented the First Form, and a few First Formers were on the B team. Truxton Morrison ran the C team at quarterback. A few of the other outstanding players were Mike Hollern, Brad Mintener and Bill Moffet. The C team had a successful season except for one loss at the hands of St. Paul Academy. The basketball and hockey teams of the middle school had good seasons also. Mike Hollern and Hal Bjornsoti were two First Formers on the middle school hockey team. In the all-school basketball meet the First Form had five teams. These were the Crows, The Meadowlarks, The Cuckoos, The Martins and the Mudhens, of which the Crows won the championship. We think the First Form has had a fine year in both scholastics and athletics and hope next year’s First Form does just as well. We sincerely thank Mr. Parks, our class advisor. 59 Conrad Gage, president Gillette, Mr. Clapp, Barry, Jones, Snyder, Evans, Dorn, Leek. STUDENT COUNCIL This year the Student Council again successfully carried out the difficult tasks which it faced. These tasks included the charity drive and. as usual, the Christmas and Spring Dances. The Senior members of the Council, Jud Snyder, Stuart Leek, and Bill Jones, took charge of the Christmas Dance, while seniors Fete Gillette and Ernie Dorn were responsible for the Spring Dance. The Council also had charge of selecting a committee for the Homecoming dance. During the Charity Drive this year, each member of the Council was assigned to collect money from a particular form. Each boy carried out his task well. Led by Headboy Jud Snyder, the Council this year has reflected school opinion well in its meetings with Mr. Clapp. Problems that from time to time came up in the school, such as the apparent lack of extra-curricular interest in the student body, were discussed by the Council. By these discussions Mr. Clapp and the faculty can see problems from the students' point of view and can act more wisely on them. In addition to the boys mentioned above, Tom Evans served as the Sophomore representative, while Tom Barry was the Freshman member of the Council. 62 THE UNION The Blake Union is a school organization whose purposes are to further public speaking, give the hoys practice in parliamentary procedure, and discuss school problems. It is an honorary non-secret society for l oys in the junior and senior classes, and it is one of the most respected and well liked extra-curricular activities of the school. The meetings are held every second or third Friday under the advisorship of Mr. Foss. At six o’clock, a dinner is served, and after the dinner a formal meeting is held in the library. This meeting consists of the discussion of school problems and several speeches. Two of the speeches are presented by members of the Union, one prepared and one extemporaneous speaker, and a guest faculty speaker. Each year the Union donates the Union medal for Declamation which is awarded to the winner of the Fourth Form Declamation Contest. The senior memlxTS write papers suggesting improvements for the school. These papers are read aloud at one of the last meetings of the year. At the last meeting of the year the meni! ers and all of their fathers meet together. The Union owes much to Mr. Foss for his direction and counseling through another successful year. 1st Half Drill .. Losby . Jones .. Dorn .. OFFICERS President .Vice Pres, Secretary Treasurer 2nd Half I arson .Gillette Sten Nash Back Row: Drill, Boos, Skoglund, Clark, Nash, I.eck. Middle Row: Losby, Sten, Adams, Strieker, Gillette, Snyder. Front Row: R. Larson, Sandberg, Mr. Foss, Jones, Dorn. 63 Back Row: F. Boos, Lock, Mr. Pollock, Strieker, R. Hollander, Spencer. Front Row: P. Hommeycr. Wittenberg, Hiatt, Sandy, R. Na h. PUBLICATIONS Editor-In-Chief....................................John Hiatt Managing Editor..........................Stephen Sandy School Editor ............................. Stuart Leek Feature Editor...........................David Strieker Sports Editors............Robert Nash, Paul Hommeycr Photographers.............John Hollander, John Spencer Faculty Adviser.......................Mr. S. K. Pollock BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager...................... Thomas Wittenberg Circulation Manager ......................Frederick Boos CONTRIBUTORS Burton Hersh Roger Hale Jon Brown Peter Gillette John Sten Thomas Vennum Bradshaw Minten t David Adams John Nash Burton Grossnnn Peter Mattson Don McCaull John Lampe 64 TORCH This year the publication of the Torch was carried on with great industry and enthusiasm by those who undertook the responsibility to produce it. If not satisfactory to the whims and caprices of a fickle student body, the publication's issues were at least consoling to their makers, as they realized that good work had been done under bad conditions. After recovering from the stun occasioned when last year’s Ixxtrd pushed the entire job off on the unprepared editors, these faithful souls managed to emerge enthusiastic, inspired, and filled with numerous new plans and ideas. Some of these which saw reality were: a new and more logical size, an increased number of issues, more efficient and lx tter scaled news coverage, the real use of feature articles, and the existence of editorials with a policy for them to follow. Also instituted was a fair and accurate contributor system, a system which the editors hope will prove of use and value to succeeding boards. By abolishing the office of School Kditor for future boards, and by replacing it with the much needed office of Call O' Pan Editor, it is felt that a new and definite meaning has been given to this position, while it is hoped that this job will fill a great and long-standing need. As on the other six days of the week, our work was carried on with especially great fervor and excitement (as Mr. Pollock will verify) on Sunday afternoons and Sunday evenings, although the board unfailingly went out to lunch at ‘Pub’ meetings at the editor’s, thereby enjoying themselves immensely, even if all the members continually came away hungrier than on going in. CALL O' PAN The writing and production of the CALL O’ PAN this year was carried on in much the same manner and spirit as was the production of the TORCH, although there was more work to lx done and fewer jx ople to do it. The editors, in trying to give the school a bigger and l� etter CALL O’ PAN, had to keep within a seriously strained budget and an all-too-soon deadline. There is no wonder that our budget was seriously strained, what with $40 car fare for Hiatt, large (but confidential) amounts paid to Mr. Pollock as Sound and Fury bribes, and the added expense of ten TORCHES, to say nothing of such questionable assets as profits from selling assorted Morrison Commagers and Faulkner Kepners (see annual budget) and the seventy-five per cent profit from our one and only, never-to-be-forgotten. Publications Dance. As to our meeting the final deadline for yearlxx k publication, that matter can only lx fully appreciated by hearing our publisher. Mr. Percy, on the subject. We have tried to improve the CALL O' PAN for Fifty-One by attempting to modernize its makeup somewhat. In trying to make it an up-to-date lxx k we have used a modern cover, and for those of you who have not seen, a series of striking, and we hope effective, two-tone pictures in addition to the division pages. This year there are more pages of Lens Shots than in previous books, and an enlarged section on the Lower School. We have modernized many details and enlarged the size of the l ook without advancing its price. We hope that next year’s board finds, as has the ! oard for Fifty-One, some of the satisfactions and pleasures of the job as well as its headaches and worries. 65 Hersh, D. Boies, Hiatt. Snyder, Leek CUM LAUDE The annual Cum Laude dinner was held on the evening of April 26 to initiate into the society five members of the Class of 1951—Dave Boies, Burt Hersh, John Hiatt, Stu Leek, and Jud Snyder. Following the dinner, the boys, their fathers, Blake Cum Laude members of past years, and the Masters who are members of the society; listened to an address given by Mr. John Briggs, former Headmaster of St. Paul Academy and the featured sjK aker of the evening. The Cum Laude organization was formed in 1906 as an encouragement and reward for high-ranking students throughout the United States, and has chapters in almost all reputable preparatory schools. Blake joined the society in 1927 and since then has initiated many Blake graduates. Our school can Ik proud of the past record it has made and should look forward to an equally bright future. 66 DEBATING Debating attained a new vigor this year. After the customary separation of the eager play-skippers from the interested debaters, we settled down to several weeks of research. By Christmas, the resolution, “SHOULD THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES REJECT THE WELFARE STATE?” had been reduced to its essential points, and we were prepared to argue the question seriously. After a preliminary debate with Hopkins, we entered the practice tournament at South St. Paul. Out of a total of six contests, our Negative won two out of three, our Affirmative one. The tournament produced several significant results: Simonson and Hiatt became our permanent Affirmative team and Heegaard and Hersh became our Negative: we patched up the logic and polished the presentation which we used the rest of the year. After the Christmas holiday, we accepted the invitation to participate in the seven-state Gustavus Adolphus Invitational Tournament. We enjoyed two riotous days at Saint Peter, our only regret being the loss of school which the trip entailed. When the last note-card had been ripped into confetti Blake had placed sixth in a field of fifty-five. We were improving. Except for a practice debate with Saint Louis Park, our last extra-scholastic activity was the all-state Augsburg meet. We hit our peak, and placed second. It was our last tournament. We completed our season before the school. The argument was precise and enjoyable to most acute listeners. The school, inscrutable concerning conservatism in polities, agreed with the Affirmative. The faculty awarded Hersh the Strieker Cup. To all of us, debating had been an enjoyable and profitable experience. Simonson, D. McCaull, Mr. Edie, Hiatt, O. Heegaard. 67 Back Row: 1). Adams, Sandberg, R. Larson. Jones, Skoglund, J. Heffelfinger, Mooers, Tut hill, R. Scherer, Wurtele. Middle Row: Brown, Cardozo, Losby, Sandy, Snyder, Gillette, E. Dorn, Bush, Melamed, W. Scherer. Front row: D. Heegaard, Sten, Wittenberg, Mr. Neale, Drill, Hiatt, Woodhead. DRAMATICS ASSOCIATION With the addition of Mr. Arthur Neale to the Faculty this year, the Dramatics Association took new life as it entered its thirty-sixth season. It was only through Mr. Neale’s patience and professional direction that the Association, lacking any single Barrymore, was able to present two productions. Mr. Neale, whose sundry occupations have included coaching TV shows in New York for NBC for the past three years, determined that the organization should take on more aspects of a real students’ group. By appointing student directors for each play and by giving the offi:ers complete freedom in choosing plays, he improved the organization greatly. These student directors, different from previous ones, were wholly responsible for the props, staging, and acting of the play; Mr. Neale sat in on several rehearsals to offer his advice, but each play was essentially the students' production. Mr. Neale’s refreshing wit and enthusiasm brought out a membership of thirty boys, some of whom were never seen on the stage because they were engrossed in setting the lights, scenery, and props. Officers responsible for the functioning of the club were: Tom Wittenberg, president: John Hiatt, business manager; Dave Drill, stage manager; and John Paul Sten, the vice-president. In almost traditional manner the student actors presented five one act plays. By producing the quintet before a three act play, the officers hoped to give experience to those who had not acted before, and also to look over prospects for the longer presentation. This year the plays were given in the Edina Grade School Auditorium on December the ninth. The first play. ‘‘Refund,” produced by Brown, dealt with the unusual problem of a graduate. Dick Tuthill, trying to get his tuition fee back by flunking an absurd test administered by teachers Thomson, Olmsted, Pugh, and Principal Hiatt. Second on the list was “A Dull Evenin',” produced by Wittenl erg. The only two characters in the play. John Sten and Chari s Gesme, talked over the uneventful evening in which Gesme’s car was stolen, his niece murdered, and in which his wife ran off with the bandit who had robbed his house. 68 Shrieking soldiers, attempted suicides, and peasant spouted poetry made the next play, “The Moving Finger, a success. Director Heegaard labored and scolded until a hit was produced. Dave Adams, Susan Hill, Tom Wittenberg (my he’s all over the place, isn’t he?), and Burt Hcrsh did an admirable job in this one, considering the huge supporting cast. After an intermission, the Thespians attempted a serious play, “The Monkey’s Paw” in which elderly Jon Brown and Pat Leary proceeded to lie cursed by a monkey’s paw given them by Mooers, the victim of the whole tragedy being Tpm Vennum. The evening closed, although not as far as Grossman was concerned, on a ludicrous note with the familiar The Man in the Bowler Hat,” starring Julian Mc-Catill, Dick Cardozo, Sabra Blodgett and Debby Dickey. At the close of the evening Mr. Neale became the proud owner of a bottle of cognac and a guest at a never-to-he-forgotten party, we feel sure. Plans to put on “R.U.R..” were well under way when certain circumstances prevented a fulfillment of the undertaking. DANCES Blake’s dances are probably the most famous and enjoyable of all its outside activities. Although the annuals run a close second, the attendance at the dances far surpassed that of the annuals. This year three dances were held to which the entire Upper School was invited and cue, the Junior-Senior prom for the fifth and sixth form. Topping off the most successful football season that Blake has had in many years, the Football Dance was held in the fieldhouse. Jerry Trestman’s orchestra furnished the music. Cokes were served at intermissions, while most seniors retired to the Senior Room. The formal Christmas Dance was cne of the most successful dances of the year. Although the usual trouble was encountered in obtaining tuxedoes, all enjoyed the sweet notes of Boh Farley’s orchestra and let exams drift into the past. The opening of the spring term brought with it the Spring Dance. Dick Maw’s famous sextet played to an enthusiastic crowd. All had a good time dancing and discussing the advantages of vacations in Florida and Sun Valley. After graduation the Senior class was treated to a memorable prom by the Juniors, 'file formal J. S. was held at the beautiful Woodhill Club and was a fitting climax to an excellent year for all, and to the high school career of the graduate. Aside from the members of the student council, other members of the dance committee were Wittenberg, Sandy, Heegaard, and Scherer. THE SECOND HAND BOOK STORE Despite the widespread suspicion that graft and corruption existed in the management of the second-hand book store, this establishment carried on a prosperous year of business, paying the stockholders the usual 10 per cent dividend and still living able to leave a large surplus of funds for the following year’s officers. Incorporated in 1945 at the proposal of the Union, the book store has always been a safe investment. Throughout the year, it buys and sells used books from the students, providing a market for the books which otherwise might not be available, and providing a source of books which the student can buy at a much lower price than the price of new l ooks. Anv student or master can purchase up to ten dollars worth of stock in the bookstore, receiving for each dollar invested a ten cent dividend each year. In the spring the stock of the graduating class was bought back and new stock was sold. The officers were elected and this year’s officers gave a financial report. The officers for 1950-51 were: President: Stuart Leek Vice-President: John Sten 69 Secretary: Lewis Mithun Treasurer: David Boies. Hack Row: Stcn, Hale, Wittenberg, Skoglund, Drill, Sandy, Simonson. Middle Row: Lundholtn, D. Adams, R. Scherer, Sandberg, Martha, Strieker, Gillette, Pugh, Hiatt. Front Row: R. Larson, Snyder, Jones, McCrca, Rcitan. WAITERS 'Phc boys in the Upper School who serve as waiters have efficiently carried out the daily task of waiting during the past year. Each luncheon period has a head-waiter and a regular staff, as well as several substitutes. The headwaiters this year were: Steve Pugh in the Lower School Lunch Period. Dave Drill in the Middle School Period, and Bruce Sandberg during Upper School lunch. The regular waiters receive their meals free, while the substitutes receive $.70 a day for their services. The headwaiters are paid $.25 a day in addition to a free meal. There is much envy among the students when they see the waiters’ plates piled high with food, while they receive more modest servings. As in the past, Miss Berglund has done an excellent job of giving the school well balanced meals at a reasonable price. The job of waiting is one of the most sought after | ositions in school and is a definite help to those boys who have the opportunity to wait. 70 FORUM COMMITTEE Blake’s Forum Committee, made up this year of Mr. Edie, Mr. Glenn, Mr. YVigginton, John Hiatt, and Roger Hale, arranged a diversified and extremely interesting series of six programs. Mr. Alfred Lindley, a Blake graduate from the Class of 1920 and a Republican candidate for Congress in last fall’s elections, s|x ke at the first forum of the year. Having spent two years in England studying the Marshall Plan and its problems, Mr. Lindley chose the topic “The Marshall Plan and its Importance to the I’nited States, and gave the school a very clear picture of the plan. On November 7, Dr. Rusten showed colored moving-pictures of a big-game hunt in Alaska. Besides telling the story of a family expedition in the wilderness, the film also showed many beautiful scenes and several close-up pictures of big-game animals. The third forum was an interview with S| ecial Agent Smith of the F.B.I. Mr. Smith described the duties of the bureau and the qualifications and training necessary for a young man who desires to become an agent; then, after narrating a brief case history of one of the criminals whom he had helped capture, he exhibited a Tommy gun to the students. The topic of the next forum was American Foreign Policy, a subject which four members of the school faculty debated. For forty-five minutes. Mr. Call, Mr. Edie, Mr. Neale, and Mr. Clapp educated and amused the rest of the school. The effects of Minneapolis’ Fair Employment Practices Commission were discussed by Bradshaw Mintener, another graduate of Blake. Mr. Mintener outlined how the commission has worked, the achievements of the ordinance, and the future plans for its expansion. The last forum was the annual debate between the affirmative and negative teams of the school’s Debating team. Arguing that the American people should reject the Welfare State, John Hiatt and Walt Simonson defeated their opponents, Burt Hersh and Dave Heegaard. An additional Forum was held when Burton Hersh and Joe Brown debated pros and cons of the present play system. While attendance was not compulsory, the school participation showed the popularity of the forums. Those who were present at the meetings found them most worthwhile. SHORT STORY CLUB This year, the Short Story Club, cleaving to that unshakable faith in the future notable to all extra-curricular activities this year, held three meetings. Attendance dwindled progressively. The popularity of the club suffered unquestionably from the overloaded study demands of the winter term. If the regulars were few. they were certainly well satisfied, for the quality of the stories, the hospitality, and the food, far surpassed the usual. The first meeting was at Hersh’s. The listeners agreed that the best story was “The Star Spangled Manner. by Peter B. Kyne. I bis epic concerned the patriotic fervor of an expatriot English rancher in America and the intellectual struggles of his pet coyote. After a game of hide the cigarette from Mr. Pollock and a hearty snack, the meeting adjourned. At Hiatt’s several weeks later, we reconvened. The favorite that Sunday night was the classic “Alibi Ike, by Ring Lardner. The story described in excruciatingly intimate detail the athletic, social and marital problems of a certain “Alibi Ike,” whose distinguishing characteristic was the necessity to explain away his every action with a lengthy apology. When we had at last untangled our emotional systems, we enjoyed the excellent refreshment offered and went home. The last meeting took place at McGandy’s. The best, indeed the only, story was “The Lady from Lyons, New York. This completed, the regulars consumed an elegant hot dish and trundled off toward home. Throughout the meetings, a good time was had by all. 71 THE MOTHER’S ASSOCIATION Mrs. Lawrence R. Boies.......................President Mrs. Arthur D. Hyde................1st Vice President Mrs. Alan F. Sandy.................2nd Vice President Mrs. Carl O. Rice ...........................Secretary Mrs. Lynn G. Trucsdcll, Jr................Treasurer Blake’s opponent for Homecoming was I ike Forest Academy. This necessitated lodging and hospitality for the visiting team, coaches, and managers. Arrangements for lodging and some of the meals were taken care of by the parents of the boys on our team and parents of some of our seniors. On Saturday noon, after the football game. Miss Berglund and her efficient staff provided a meal of usual fine standard for the visitors and our team; in the afternoon the Lake Forest Academy boys were given the opportunity to attend the Minnesota University Football game; in the evening the Blake Dance afforded a different type of diversion. Form dinners began Oct. 24th. and the last was held Jan. 29th. It is the one time parents may check directly with masters on their sons’ progress in his respective subjects, and in addition be allowed to submit questions for open discussion in meeting. The following Mothers acted as hostesses for their resi ective Form dinners: VI ..........................Mrs. Stuart Leek V ....................Mrs. Louis S. Grossman IV...........................Mrs. Albert Crosby III ....................Mrs. William W. Cullen II ...................Mrs. Frederick S. Winston I ..Dr. Elizabeth Lowry (Mrs. Thomas Lowry) Chairman of Nominating Committee—Mrs. Robert McGandy In January a general invitation to Hennepin County Health Day was extended to all of our group by the Womens’ Auxiliaries to the County Dental and Medical Societies. Those who attended felt it was most worthwhile. During the year chaperones for the Homecoming. Christmas, and Spring Dances were secured from the Faculty and Parent groups. At the spring board meeting in late April, a resume of the year was made, and plans for the general meeting and tea held in late May were discussed. A review of our treasury insured a recommendation for an amount to be given to the Scholarship Fund which will lx voted upon at the final meeting in June. It has been a pleasure to have served this past year, and the response and cooperation of the Mothers, the guidance from Miss Berglund, and the help from Mr. Clapp and the Faculty have all been greatly appreciated. 72 Mrs. I-awrence R. Boies ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Athletic Association is an organization to which every boy at Blake belongs. Each student pays fifteen dollars a year for his membership, which entitles him to vote on the election of the officers of the A. A. and to also vote on any issue that the A. A. presents to the student body. The membership fees are placed in the Athletic Association Budget, which is used to purchase equipment and to pay for the expenses of both coaches and officials. This year the A. A. bought new football helmets and hockey uniforms. In the first meeting of the year, the A. A. budget for the year was discussed and voted upon. The budget passed, but, as usual, bv the narrowest of margins. (The bill eked out its passage by a 213 to 0 vote). Balloting was so close that opponents of the measure asked for a recount. The officers of flu Athletic Association are elected each year by the student body. The president and secretary are elected from the Senior Class, while the vice-president is elected from the Junior Class. Fred Boos proved an able leader as he presided over each meeting with an iron hand. His firm and assured manner was evident throughout every gathering. The other officers, secretary Dave Strieker and vice-president Ernie Dorn, also carried out their duties faithfully. These duties included the planning of the Football and Winter Sports banquets. the securing of toastmasters for these occasions, and the planning of the budgets for the various athletic teams in action throughout the year. 74 VARSITY FOOTBALL Since he became head football coach in 1946, Mr. Glenn has created teams at Blake which have become known for their excellence. His success reached a temporary | eak in 1947, when his team suffered a single loss and trounced nearly every opponent. On that team were two freshmen, John Clark and Fred Boos, who formed the nucleus for the next three teams. Each team was better than its predecessor, the 1949 aggregation being ranked seventh in the state, while the 1950 team was ranked fourth. Losing only one game, to St. Thomas, this year’s team should be recognized as one of the best in Blake history. Unfortunately, seniors dominated the team, and prospects for next year are only fair. But Mr. Glenn doesn’t pay much attention to prospects, but makes his football teams by hard work and the ability to create tremendous team spirit, and should continue to build a football reputation for Blake. BLAKE 20—HASTINGS 6 In the first game of the season Blake romped over a strong Hastings eleven 20-6. The Bears scored first and led 7-0 at the half. In the second half Blake garnered two touchdowns before Hastings could counter with their score. Dave Strieker showed amazing power at fullback. In the line the ends. Skoglund, Clark, Nash, and Heffelfinger played brilliantly on both offense and defense. This game was the best opening contest for a Blake team in a long time. 75 VI O Back row, left to right: Coach Bill Glenn. Paul Schmitt, Burton Hcr-h, Dave Losby, Dick Stenson, Bob Nash, Stu Leek, Jack Heffcllinger, Paul Hommeyer, Ernie Dorn, Coach Chief Wonson, Manager Peter Kku Center row, left to right: Dan Moriarity, Dick Larson, Bill Jones, Fred Boos, Captain John Clark, Dave Drill, John Skoglund, Dave Strieker, Dave Adam . Front row, left to right: Roger Hale, Burton Grossman, John Regan, Peter Gillette, Dave Boies, Bruce Sandberg. BLAKE 26—STILLWATER 6 Stillwater was the second victim of the Brown and White as they succumbed 26-6. Before Blake realized the game had started Stillwater had grabbed a 6-0 lead, but from then on Blake was in charge. Without losing the hall the Bears marched for a touchdown and also tallied another for a 13-6 halftime lead. The Hilltoppers scored two more touchdowns in the second half, and the game ended with Blake a 26-6 victor. Ernie Dorn led the attack while Skoglund, Drill, and Jones played very well, especially on defense. BLAKE 0—ST. THOMAS 19 Blake journeyed to St. Thomas for their only loss of the season. The Bears trailed 6-Oat the half, hut the heat and the harder-hitting Tommies soon took their toll. The final score was 19-0. Incidentally, St. Thomas was th • only team which could make a sustain ’d drive for a touchdown against Blake. Dick Larson played stalwartly at guard, and Bill Jon s, who played the entire 48 minutes, also performed well. BLAKE 27—ST. LOUIS COUNTRY DAY 0 The Bears traveled to St. Louis for a game with the St. Louis Country Day School. The tcinj eraturc was 85 at game time, hut Blake rolled to two touchdowns and led 14-0 at halftime. The Hilltoppers added two more touchdowns in the second half and won the game 27-0. Dave Losbv looked especially smooth as he opened big holes in the right side of the St. Louis line. The passing of Fred Boos proved to be the deciding factor in scoring the first two touchdowns. BLAKE 14—COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 0 Blake subdued 14-0 a Columbia Heights team, which was determined to upset the favored Bears. Blake held a slim 7-0 lead by halftime after stopping a I L ighters’ drive on the five yard line as the half ended. In the second half Blake scored early and held the lead the rest of the game, to be returned a 14-0 victor. Dan Moriarity played very well as he continually smeared the opponents’ end runs. Dave Drill and John Clark kept the Heighters strong side attack well in hand throughout the contest. BLAKE 59—S. P. A. 0 In the annual game with S.P.A. tin- Bears rolled up the largest score in the long history of Blake-S.P.A. games bv pulverizing the St. Paulites 59-0 . This was a real team victory as nine figured in the scoring. They were: Dorn. Boos. Skoglund, Drill, Gillette, Sandberg, Regan. Larson, and Clark. Blake scored two touchdowns in each of the first two quarters. The halftime score was 27-0. In the second half there was no letdown as the Hilltoppers’ reserves proceeded to pour it on in their eagerness to show their wares. Paul Hommeyer was very deceptive as lie continually fooled the Academy secondary. Boh Nash and John Clark smeared the S.P.A. running attack which ended with a net loss of 36 yards. BLAKE 51—LAKE FOREST ACADEMY 0 With the series even at two games apiece, Blake and I-ake Forest Academy squared oil on the Blake gridiron for the final game of the season for Ik i1i teams. Clark scored the first touchdown and the rout had begun as the senior-studded Hilltoppers rolled to four more first half scores. They left the field with a 32-0 lead. The first offensive play of the second half found Dave Strieker racing 65 yards for a touchdown as Dick Stenson applied the key block. 'I In onslaught continued as the Blake guards. Dave Boies and Burt Grossman, led the line in opening gaping holes. The final score was 51-0. Roger Hale and Pete Gillette showed that they will he valuable next year by their fine play. Stu Leek and Dave Adams upheld the honor of the seniors by stopping enemy thrusts at their positions. At the final whistle the team carried Mr. Glenn and “Chief Wonson in a wild celebration. The team ended the season with a record of six victories and a lone loss. Special mention should be given to Mr. Parks for his fine assistance to the team this year. 77 John Clark—Four years on the varsity; an excellent end and line-backer; John was an outstanding captain of a fine team. Ernie Dorn—Three years in the varsity hackfield : a fine open-field runner; captain of the 1951 team. Fred ttoos—Four years on the varsity; a smart play-caller from fullback; a good punter and passer; he wedged in short-yardage situations. COACHES' COMMENTS John Skoglund—Regular right end for three years; a fine blocker and an unusual defensive player. 78 Dave Prill—Three years at tackle; an A-l blocker and almost impossible to move on defense. Bill Jones—A first-class offensive center and a reliable outside line-backer; exceptional on pass defense. Pick Larson—An aggressive guard on offense and defense in every game; consistently rushed the passer. Pick Stenson—A c a p a I) 1 e sophomore guard on offense and defense. 79 Paul Hoinmeyer—His ball-handling at quarterback made the attack go; master of the pitchout. Bob Nash—An excellent defensive end who bothered the opponents' passers all season. Dun Moriarity—A hard blocker and tackier; regular outside line-backer in every game. 80 Dave Losby—He started seven games at tackle; his offensive play improved steadily throughout the season. a Dm Strieker—A hard driving bat learned to run well in a broken Ii fine team player. Dave Boies— For two years a steady reliable guard; one of the hardest worl on the squad. S'.imrl Leek—A reserve tackle who pi out 100 per cent in all indices am games, Dave Adams—A capable reserve center; excellent team spirit and loyalty. ’ • • Klass—An efficient manager. 81 Jack Heffelfinger—A good tackier with tine team spirit; experience gained this year should make him a valuable player in 1951. John Regan—A fast reserve halfback who should run the sweeps well for the 1951 team. Hurt Grossman—A fine defensive guard; he should have a fine season in 1951. Roger Hale—A reserve end; his skill in receiving passes will help the team next year. 82 Burt Hersh—Through hard work and line team spirit he won his letter at guard. Paul Schmitt—A sophomore tackle who played well when called upon. He should be ready to go in 1951. Bruce Sandberg—A reserve halfback who ran fifty-five yards on a pitch-out for a touchdown against S.P.A. Peter Gillette—A reserve quarterback who proved he could make the attack function; very elusive in a broken field. 83 Varsity Hockey Back Row: Coach Galbraith, Bickclhaupt, F. Boos, R. Scherer, Woodhead, R. Hollander, Regan. Front Row: Assistant Manager Brown, Hale, Drill, R. I-arson, P. Larson, Van Dusen, L. Mithun. VARSITY HOCKEY At the beginning of the 1950-51 hockey season, Mr. Parks called the team together and suggested the possibility of new uniforms to replace the old brown and white “jail-suits.” Naturally “da ljoys favored this idea and in return promised a good record to lift Blake's hockey team out of the depths of mediocrity into which it had fallen in the previous two seasons. The prospects at the beginning of the season, however, didn't look too promising to Coach Galbraith as there were on’y six returning lettermen from last year's squad. These six, led by Captain Dick Larson in the nets, were: Fritz Boos, Dave Drill. Angus Wurtele. Roger Hale, and Roger Scherer. On the first day of practice, Peik named a starting lineup of Dick Larson in the nets, Dave Drill and Phil Larson at defense, and a line of Boos, Wurtele and Hale. This lineup remained the same throughout the season. On the third day of practice, Blake played the alumni and was soundly beaten 10-2 by the powerful array of college stars. The next game was with St. Paul Johnson and the score was 4-0 in favor of the strong St. Paul club. The Johnscnites later turned out to he the runner-up in the state high school tournament. The next game with Rohhinsdale was a poorly played game and the Bruins won only with the help of Fritz Boos’ hat trick. The next game was with a weak F.dina outfit and Roger Hale’s three goals led the way to a 7-2 triumph. Three days later, Blake met the powerful Cretin Raiders at the home rink. This game proved disastrous as the Bruins lost 6-2. A rough game played at Winona turned out in Blake’s favor as urtele, Hale, Boos, and Scherer got into the scoring act. The S.P.A. game at the Academy was the turning point of the season. Boos' quick goal in the first period surprised the Acads and with Angus Wurtele and Rog Scherer each adding one the Bears won 3-1. The next game was with White Bear at Williams Arena. White Bear was a fast, tricky team and it looked at first as if Blake would he soundly trounced. However. Rog Hollander, a second line newcomer, popj ed one in in the first period and Blake held on to its lead until the third period. Then Blake exploded and Wurtele. Hale, and John Regan scored in the opening minutes of the third period making the final score read 4-0. The Minnehaha game a week later was the opening game of the Private School tournament. Again the defensive work of I)i;k Larson and his two defensemen, Drill and Larson, shone as the Bears trounced the Indians 5-0. The Bears game was without a doubt the most disappointing of the entire season. The Bears met S.P.A. in the second round of the tournament. The game was bitterly contested and at the end of three periods, the score still remained 0-0. In the five minute overtime, disaster struck as an S.P.A. wing poked a lucky goal into the corner of the net. The weary Bears just couldn’t overcome this margin and the final score read 2-0. The second Minnehaha game was | erhaps the poorest played game of the season as Blake edged out Minnehaha 2-1 l ehind Fritz Boos’ two goals. The Breck game might he considered one of the highlights of the whole season. I he hoys had waited all season to play Breck and avenge last year’s defeat. However, Breck had one of the best clubs in the Twin Cilies and had only been beaten by Cretin and St. Thomas. The first period ended scoreless, but Blake had outplayed Breck and it was merely a matter of time until the Bears scored. In the second period the first line again came through for Blake as Hale and Wurtele took beautiful assists from Fritz Boos to make the final score read Blake 2-Breck 0. 'I he Carleton freshman game was a typical Carletcn freshman game as Blake scored 10 goals to Carleton’s 3 between fist fights. The last game of the season at Shattuck climaxed a fine season. The Bruins found themselves behind 2-0 at the end of the first period and it looked as if sure defeat stared them in the face. However, Angus Wurtele led the wav scoring two goals and Barney Bickelhaupt scored the clincher as Blake ended its season with a 3-2 triumph over Shattuck. At the end of the season, the team voted for the Dartmouth trophy winner. The vote ended in a tie and Dave Drill and Dick Larson shared the honor. The returning lettermen for next year’s squad are Angus Wurtele, Roger Hale, Phil Larson, John Regan, Roger Hollander, Jim Woodhcad, Barney Bicklehaupt, Lewis Mithun, and Pete Van Dusen. 85 Varsity Basketball Back Row: Assistant Manager Cardozo, Gillette. Strieker. Leek, Losby, Moriarity, Coach Lundholm. Front Row: E. Dorn, Clark. Skoglund, R. Nash. Snyder, Jones. BASKETBALL At the Winter Sports dinner Captain John Skoglund of the Varsity Basketball Team summarized the season as follows: “We lost one game—to St. Louis Park!” This was the record of the past season in basketball. The schedule of seventeen games resulted in sixteen victories and one defeat. A year ago the team finished the season with nine consecutive victories. This year's team extended the victory string to seventeen consecutive victories lx fore the defeat at the hands of St. Louis Park. On this year’s basketball team 6'4x z' John Skoglund was undoubtedly one of the best preparatory school centers in the state. This year John scored 303 of his team’s 813 points, an average of almost 18 points per game, while holding the opposing centers to an average of 7 points per game. Despite his high scoring John was strictly a team player, a good captain, and a good sportsman. John Clark. 6'2 and 200 pounds, completed his fourth season at a guard position. John was rugged on defense, a skilled dribbler, and a good ball handler. Hobby Nash, also 6'2 . playing a defensive guard and an offensive forward, was very effective in rebounding and scored well on long shots or “tip ins.” Jud Snyder, alternating defensive and offensive positions with Nash, was the second highest scorer on the team with 140 points for the season. Jud was a long shot artist as well as the play maker of the team. At the close of the season he was awarded, for the second consecutive year, the Pearson-Selover Captain’s Award. This award is a plaque on which is recorded each year by vote of the squad the name of the player who. regardless of natural ability, has shown the best sportsmanship and the greatest team spirit. Hill Jones, another three-year veteran, played extensively at right forward. Hill was one of the best shots on the squad and was particularly useful against the zone defenses Hlake so frequently encountered. Ernie Dorn, a junior playing his third year as left forward, continued his excellent play of previous years. Dave Strieker was a competent guard replacement, and Stu Leek provided adequate relief at the center jx sition. Senior Dave Adams. Juniors Pete Gillette, Dave Losby, and Burt Grossman, and Sophomore Dan Moriarity were also capable reserves. It is of interest to note that in eleven of the seventeen games each mem-ber of the squad had some opportunity to play. The highlights of the season were as follows: the rugged encounter with West and its two6'6 players; the last-minute defeat of Southwest after Hlake had trailed all the way; Blake's comeback to lead Minnehaha Academy 28 to 19 at half time, after Minnehaha had roared away to a 15 to 6 edge in the first four minutes of play; the 74-47 rout of Shattuck, winner of the seasons’ play in the Minnesota Private School League: the second-half defeat of Deephaven. whose ingenious defense kept Hlake l ottled up 20 to 27 during the first half of play; the loss to St. Louis Park, when Hlake, with a free-throwing percentage of 60 | er cent for the season, was able to make only eight free throws out of twenty-four attempts. After awarding letters at the Winter Sjxjrts dinner. Coach Harold Lundholm made this comment alxmt the team: “It is probably unnecessary for me to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the past basketball season. It is always pleasant to lx associated with success. It is doubly pleasant, however, to share in the success of as fine a group of fellows as this year’s varsity basketlwll squad. I have enjoyed their companionship, appreciated their coo| eration. and admired their team loyalty, their team spirit, and their good sportsmanship.” The season’s record follows: Robbinsdale 16 Hlake 38 St. Louis Park 42 Blake 34 West High 20 Hlake 27 Breck 52 Hlake 59 Hloomington 29 Hlake 42 Excelsior 44 Blake 52 Eden Prairie 31 Hlake 40 Edina 41 Blake 45 Mound 34 Hlake 43 Shattuck 47 Blake 74 Southwest 37 Hlake 39 Deephaven 44 Blake 52 Minnehaha 42 Hlake 49 S. P. A. 19 Hlake 66 Columbia Heights 24 Hlake 42 M innehaha 36 Hlake 56 S. P. A. 15 Hlake 57 87 Varsity Swimming Back Row: Manager Yeates, Osborne, Ueland, Riddiford, C. Heffelfinger, E. Crosby, Mattson, Peterson, Coach Hartmann. Front Row: W. Boies, Nightingale, Colwell, Wittenberg, P. Hcmmcyer, D. Boies, J. Heffelfinger, J. McCaull. SWIMMING Johnny Hartmann, Blake’s renowned swimming coach, was faced at the begin ning of the season with one of the youngest and most inexperienced squads in his twenty-five year tenure. Seventy-five per cent of the starting line-up were freshmen and sophomores, while a greater percentage was held in reserve. Therefore the team fell below the usual win and loss record, winning five and losing the same number. However, during the last five years, the mermen have compiled an amazing record of 50 victories out of their last 60 dual meets. Only four veterans returned: Co-captains Paul Hommeyer and 'Pom W ittenberg for their fourth year, while Dave Boies and Jack HefTelfinger had already had two years experience. These four men paced the Tankers all season, getting valuable aid from sophomores Kit HefTelfinger, Mark Ueland, and Billy Boies. The mermen got off to a sizzling start by walloping Edison 59-16, with Jack HefTelfinger winning the 40 yard free-style. Tom Wittenberg the breast-stroke, Dave Boies the 200 yard free-style, Mark Ueland the backstroke, Paul Hommeyer the 100 yard free style, and Bill Boies the diving. On the following week, the mermen’s success came to a sudden halt as Rochester applied the brakes. The score was 59-26. with only Hommeyer winning an event. For the third meet, the once-beaten swimmers journeyed to Winona to face another state powerhouse. Again Blake was severely dunked, 51-28. Ueland tied in the backstroke, while Wittenberg, HefTelfinger, and Hommeyer were barely nosed out in photo-finishes. The next weekend, March 2 and 3. was the big event of the season, with the St. Thomas Invitational meet taking place. Blake showed surprising form in the tourney by taking second, but they depended largely on the powerful relay of Jack HefTelfinger, Julian McCaull. Dave Boies, and Paul Hommeyer to pull them through. In the first event, the 50 yard free-style, Paul Hommeyer and Jack Hef-felfinger took fourth and fifth respectively. Wittenberg took second in the breaststroke, as did Kit HefTelfinger in the 2C0 yard free-style. Nobody placed in the backstroke from Blake, but Hommeyer grabbed a third in the 100 yard free-stvle. Mark Ueland and Dave Boies placed second and third in the individual medley while Donny Nightingale took second in diving. Five days later, the mermen, showing some seasoning now, subdued Cretin 61-23. Jack HefTelfinger. Wittenberg. Kit HefTelfinger, and Mark Ueland were victorious; while Hommeyer won the 100 yard free-style in 1 :00.5. The medley of Ueland, Wittenberg, and Riddiford won in 1 :59.6. De La Salle was the next victim of the steadily improving mermen, as they fell 53-23. The team was without the services of Tom Wittenl erg, hut still was able to win easily. Ned Crosby, a freshman, won the backstroke. A week later, the tankers were set back by Roosevelt, 43 32. The Teddies tock all firsts, but Blake capitalized in the second and thirds. Shattuck and Central were the next two scalps taken by the mermen. The Shattuck meet was undecided, until the medley of Ueland, Wittenberg, and Kit HefTelfinger edged out the Red delegation. 'Idle final score was 38-35. A 51-24 score placed the Brown and White on top of Central three days later. HefTelfinger and McCaull easily won the 40 yard dash, as did Wittenberg in the breaststroke. Kit HefTelfinger, edged out Dobber Boies in the next event, while Ueland lost the backstroke by inches. Hommeyer was also victorious in his event, with Bill Osborne close behind. In the final meet, the tankers for the third time met a state powerhouse. St. Thomas. The meet was closer than the score, 54-21, indicated, with many close races l eing featured. After the dual meets, the team entered the Y.M.C.A. Twin City-wide meet. Only Hommeyer, and the relay of HefTelfinger. McCaull, Osborne, and Hommeyer qualified. At the annual Winter Sports dinner. Coach Hartmann awarded the Guy Thomas trophy to Tom Wittenberg, while Paul Hommeyer received the Arthur improvement award. 89 Varsity Baseball Front Row. left to right: Skoglund, Clark. Larson, Gillette, Dorn. J. McCaulI, R. Nash. Second Row: Asst. Mgr. McGandy, Mgr. Boies, Klass, Drill, Jones, Strieker, Mr. Won son. VT Varsity Tennis Coach Cleveland, S ten son, Wittenberg, Boos, McCrea, Grossman, Hale, J. Ritchie. Varsity Golf Coach Glenn, D. McCaull, Hyde, T. Cagley, Moocrs, Hiatt, J. Heflfelfinger, Newhall VARSITY BASEBALL, 1950 Last spring the basel)all team was able to play only five games because of the unseasonable snow and cold. The men of Wonson managed to i ost a record of three victories and two defeats, however, winning from Breck, Shattuck and St. Paul Academy and losing to Excelsior and Wayzata. In the first game of the year, Pete Klass started on the mound and pitched good ball until the third inning, when he was relieved by John Clark. By then the damage had been done and Blake was behind, 5-2. The Bears managed to get only one more run. and lost, 5-3. In their second game they came hack to beat Shattuck, 8-0. Klass and Clark pitched one-hit ball as Ebbie Barry led the attack with two hits. Ernie Dorn, Larrv Boies and Dave Strieker also hit safely. In the next game John Clark pitched a no-hitter against Breck as the Bears won, 4-0. Clark struck out 16 men to win easily. Although Pete Klass pitched a two-hit game, the Bears lost to Wayzata, 1-0, as Clark led the hitters with two safeties. In the final game of the season, Clark allowed only one hit. a home run. A brilliant catch bv Bob Nash prevented a home run in the ninth inning and Blake won. 2-1 for its final victory of the season. VARSITY TENNIS, 1950 The tennis team was also hampered by jxx r weather and only played four matches. Captain Fred Boos led the team, which was composed of Pete Rogers, Alan Sandy, Jack Buffington. George Krogness, Jo; Ritchie, and Roger Hollander. The first match was with Breck. The Bears won by a 4-1, with Boos and Buffington victorious in the singles, while Rogers and Ritchie and Sandy and Hollander won their doubles matches. Then the netmen beat the District 18 champs, Deephaven, 3-2. Bcos. Rogers and Krogness won their singles matches, but both doubles teams lost. The next two contests were lost to Central and Southwest by scores of 4-1. Fred Boos scored the only j oin:s for Blake in these matches and finished the season with an undefeated record in team play. VARSITY GOLF, 1950 Mr. Glenn’s golfers were in only three matches last year, but managed to win them all for an undefeated season. With Lester Eck as No. 1 man, Milton Cohen No. 2. John Colwell No. 3, and Bill Boutell No. 4. the team gained victories over Breck. St. Thomas and Wayzata. Eck took 5l t points during the year. Captain Cohen 7 4. Colwell 7 i% and Boutell led the team with 8 out of a possible 9 |x ;nts. None of these boys are kick this year, because Eck. Cohen and Colwell have graduated and Boutell has dropped out of sc hex) 1. 1951 SCHEDULES Tennis Golf Baseball April 20, Central April 27. Rohhinsdale April 20. Excelsior M 24, Deephaven May 1. Breck ” 24. Wayzata M 27, Southwest 99 4, Shattuck 27. Southwest May 1. Breck 99 8, Deephaven May 1, Breck 99 4, Edina 99 1L St. Louis Park 4, Shattuck 99 8, St. Thomas 99 15, Minne’ha Acad. ” 8. Open ft 11. St. Paul Acad. 99 18, West ” 11, St. Paul Acad. ft 15. Minne'ha Acad. 99 23. Shattuck 15, Minne'ha Acad. ft is. x. w. Toum. 99 25, Wayzata ” 18. West 99 19. X. W. Tourn. ” 23, Shattuck 99 22. Rohhinsdale ” 25, St. Paul Acad. 99 25, St. Paul Acad. 93 Back row: Coach Van Santvoord, Cargill, Y. Scherer, G. Kelby, K. HefTelfinger, M. Ueland, Herman, E. Crosby, R. Hollander, Cote, Osborne, Dow, J. Crosby, G. Bickelhaupt, J. Dorrans, Coach Martin. Middle row: J. McCaull, J. Thomson, Mattson, Evans, M. Hyde, Woodhead, Sten, J. Ritchie, Dietz. Front row: Raugaust, Y. Boies, Yeates, P. Larson, Barry, Wurtele, Swan, Spencer. J. V. FOOTBALL Under its two new coaches, Messrs, Martin and Van Santvoord, the Blake Junior Varsity football team had an average year, winning four games and losing two. The J.V.’s won the first game from Robhinsdale’s B squad, 13-6. Angus Wurtele and Mac Hyde scored touchdowns, while Hyde also scored the extra point. However the Junior Bears lost their next game to Mound by a score of 6-0. The next week they again lost, dropping a close game to St. Thomas by the score of 7-6. Billy Boies made the only score for Blake. A few days later the team came out of its slump and went on to win the rest of its games. They heat Edina, 20-6, with John Sten and Angus Wurtele scoring on runs. The third touchdown was made on a pass from quarterback Hyde to Tom Evans. The same players scored again against S.P.A. and led the team to a 20-7 victory. In the final game of the year, Blake eked out a 7-6 victory over Minnehaha with Billy Boies scoring the touchdown and Dietz making the extra point on a pass from Hyde. All of the extra points in the last three games were made on Hyde-to-Dietz passes. The line play of the team was good all year, with Dietz, Ritchie, Evans, HefTelfinger, McCaull. Thomson, Barry, Yeates, and Mattson leading the attack. The backfield was also good, with Mac Hyde at quarterback, Bill Boies and Angus Wurtele at the halfback positions and John Sten at fullback. This year’s regulars should have a good chance to make the varsity next year and the reserves should form the basis of next year’s J.Y. team. 94 Hack row: Manager Lampe, Evans, Dietz, J. Ritchie, G. Kelby, Coach Butler. Front row: Holcombe, McCrea, Olmstead, Stenson, Sten, M. Hyde. J. V. BASKETBALL The J.V.’s had a very successful l a$ketball season this year. Mr. Butler took over the coaching and the team finished with a 10-3 record. They beat West, Edina, Robbinsdale, Minnehaha, St. Louis Park, Bloomington, and Mound. The three games they lost went to Eden Prairie, Excelsior, and Deephaven. The Eden Prairie and Excelsior teams came from behind to tie the games and force them into overtime. However, Blake lost both contests bv two points. The Deephaven game was close only at the l eginning of the game. The final score was 31-22 against the “J.V.'s.” Bill Dietz injured his hand just after the Robbinsdale game with the result that Dick Stenson took over the center position for the next four contests. After Dietz’ return, the regular starting line-up was Joe Ritchie, George Kelby, Dietz, Stenson, and John Sten. The starters were supj orted by Tom Evans, Bob McCrea, Mac Hyde, and Doug Holcomlx . Dietz was the team's leading scorer with 99 points. The team as a whole counted 338 points to their opponent’s 296 points. J. V. HOCKEY After getting off to a slow start, this year’s Junior Varsity hockey team won four out of seven games for a rather good season. After losing to Cretin and S.P.A. the junior pucksters won their last four of five contests. After the initial games, Breck was top|K d, 3-1, and Excelsior proved an easy victim by a 10-1 count. However, in the return match with S.P.A., the Bruins were again l eaten, 4-2. To end the season, a two game series with Deephaven was played with both contests going to Blake, 2-1 and 3-1. The first line, which worked smoothly as a unit most of the season, was composed of Tom Cagley, Jim Rogers, and Bob Priest. The stalwarts at defense were George Cleveland and Bob Cote, while Jim Dorrans did a creditable job in the nets. 95 Back Row: Manager McCaull, Bergstrom, Lundholm, Dow, J. Nash, Coach Butler. Front Row: Thomson, Andersen, Grundy, Erickson, Gamine!, McDonald. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL A lack of height hampered the Frosh this year hut they managed to win two and lose five. The teams which beat them had one or two large men. Jim Dow, John Nash, and Huh Lundholm were assigned to guard these boys, but the lack of height caused Mr. Butler many worries. The team lost two games to St. Louis Park. Edina, and one to Excelsior. They won two from Deephaven. Bob Lundholm was high scorer in most of the games, garnering 18 points in the second Deep-haven game. Dave Grundy and Ronnv Erickson were the other starters. There were no outstanding players, but when matched with a team their own size the Frosh came out on top. The reserves didn't play much during the games, but they gave the starters plenty of practice during the scrimmages. Among them were Boh Bergstrom, Doug Andersen. Gerry Gammell. Jim Thomson, and Mac McDonald. In two or three years Mr. Lundholm should have good material for his team. MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL The middle school haskctlmll team finished a successful season, winning seven and losing three games. Richfield, Burwell, and Deephaven were the only teams who could defeat the Middlers. In the first game of the season the Middle School lost to Richfield because of a lack of experience. However, they improved throughout the season, winning from Wavzata and St. Joseph twice, and then toppling Breck, Groveland, and Deephaven once each. The two liest games were the contests with Burwell and St. Joseph. With both games at home, the Middle School squad squeezed out an overtime victory over St. Joseph, but succumbed to Burwell in another overtime game. 24-22. The captain of the team this year was Sam Rogers, who was backed by Worth Brunt-jen, Mike Rusten, John Howard, A1 Burdick. Gerald Erickson, and Jerry Bloom, with Jack Tappan, Jim Gross. Tom Whitmore, and Brad Mintener filling in. The whole squad appreciates the fine coaching of Mr. Pollock, and the team owes much of its success to him. 96 BOXING The Brown and White Boxing Tournament this year was one of the best in recent years, with seven former champions contending for the titles. Four of these champions were beaten, while only three of them won their bouts. John Sten, Bill Boies, and Dave Strieker won their bouts, while former title holders Macky Hyde. Ernie Dorn. Rickey Adams and Burt Hersh l owed to their opponents. The first fight was a hard fought affair in which Dick Dorrans managed to outpoint Chuck Cole. The Bantamweight title went to John Neumeier as he easily TKO’d Fred Blumers in the first round. Then two former champions met in one of the fiercest battles of the afternoon. Billy Boies out-slugged Rickey Adams to annex this victory. Doug Holcombe fought gamely against his tall opponent, Doug McGandy, but the latter won the Lightweight crown. The best fight of the tourney was fought next when Macky Hyde and Harry Skinner met for the second year in a row. Hyde was the better l oxer, hut Skinner managed to land more damaging blows and to win the Welterweight title. What would have been a very even fight was stopped in the second round because of the cut on Ernie Dorn’s eye and John Sten won his third title, this time in the Middleweight class. In the Light Heavyweight clash. Dave Strieker defeated powerful Burt Hersh in a close light. Last year Dave won the Welterweight title. In the final bout of the day. Dan Moriaritv outpointed Paul Schmitt to give the whites their fifth victory and the Villa Trophy. Division Champion Runner-up Flyweight ................. Dick Dorrans. “B” ........ Chuck Cole, “W” Bantamweight ..............John Neumeier, “W ........ Fred Blumers, “B Featherweight................Bill Boies, “W ......... Rickey Adams, “B Lightweight ...............Doug McGandy, “W”.........Doug Holcombe, “B Welterweight ..............Harry Skinner. “W ......... Macky Hyde, “B” Middleweight ................John Sten. “B ........... Ernie Dorn, “W Light Heavyweight ......... Dave Strieker, “B ........ Burt Hersh, “W Heavyweight ...............Dan Moriarity, “W”......... Paul Schmitt, “B” BOX I MG CHAMPIONS Moriarity, Skinner, W. Boies, Strieker. Neumeier, McGandy, Sten, R. Dorrans. 97 Hack row: Coach Butler, Manager O’Dowd, Atcas, Burdick, I). Kelby, Truesdell, Bruntjen, J. Mithun, R. Priest, Thorpe, Reitan, Bergstrom, Bodem, Salzman, J. Gross. Middle row: Riddiford. R. Larson, J. Thomson, P. McCaull, P. Van Dusen, Lundholm, McCrea, Erickson, Holcombe. Front row: J. Rogers, J. Nash, Nightingale, A. Hommeyer, Skinner, Fink, McDonald, Manager Huntting. A Team Football The A team started a little slowly this year winning only one of its first three games. However, the l oys tried hard and improved rapidly. The opener resulted in an 18-7 loss to St. Phillips, with Boh McCrea spurting twenty yards for the only Blake touchdown. In the following weeks the A team defeated Edina 14-0. and lost the return game with St. Phillips. The A team scored its final victory of the season in heating S.P.A. 27-0. All year Lundholm and McCrea were the scoring leaders, while Skinner and Van Dusen were outstanding in the line. C Team Football Back row: Moffat, J. Priest, Morgan. Ribnick. R. Cleveland, Wilder, McCabe. Middle row: Manager Tappan, Patterson, Platon, Lewis, Hollern, Kuphal, Amesbury, Morrison, Coach Best. Front row: Miller. Mintener, Ritchie, Gage. 98 Hack row: Coach Edit , B. Boos. C. Adams, I). Andersen, Howard, Rice, Smith, Bloom, D. Hyde, Caswell, Manager Reinhart. Middle row: 1 . Heegaard, Winston, Cole, M. Dorn, R listen, Peterson, Gessner, Von Edeskuty. Front row: MacNamara, S. Ueland, C. Crosby, Pratt, Cook, Blumers, S. Rogers, Neumeier, Egennever. B TEAM This year, Mr. Edie’s “B” Team showed surprisingly good form considering that the young material was green. The backfield was led by Rickv Adams and “Red Andersen, both of whom were back from Mr. Edie’s 1949 aggregation. The rest of the hack field strength consisted of Chuck Cole, Sam Rogers, and Mike Rusten. The bulwark of the line was centered around four boys: Mike Dorn at center, John Xeumeier at guard, and Bloom and Howard at ends. The “B Team got off to a good start hv defeating St. Joseph, 20-14, hut lost a return match, 34-13. Between the St. Joseph games, the “B’s engaged in a thriller with the “Redskins,” the game ending in a 14-14 deadlock. The midget Bears split the S.P.A. series, winning the first, 13-0. and dropping the second. 13-7. C TEAM Under the supervision of Mr. Best, the “C Team this year won three games and tied one. Marty Best ran his team from the standard T formation, with Tuck Morrison at quarterback. Brad Mintener was the offensive spark as he continually ripped holes in the opponents’ line. Mike Hallam and Moffet made up the rest of the backfield. Willie Amcsbury and Ed Kuphal were the backbone of the line which was rather light compared with former “C Team standards. This year the “C’s won one game and tied another with S.P.A. The first game was 27-7. while S.P.A. fought hard to hold the “C's to a 0-0 deadlock in their second meeting. The second game was with a Park Board team which Blake won. 14-0. The last game was with St. Joseph, which was won by the Bears, 27-0. MIDDLE SCHOOL HOCKEY The Middle School hockey team, coached by Mr. Phil Martin, and captained by Chuck Cole, won three of five during the regulation season. The junior pucksters started the season with a hard-fought loss to Wayzata 4-3. but came back three weeks later to subdue the Trojans, 5-3. Between the Wayzata contests, a series with S.P.A. was split. The first was a 4-3 loss to the St. Paul boys, while the return match went to Blake, 5-4. To conclude the season, the Middle School conquered Deephaven, 2-0. The first line consisted of Andy Hoinmeyer, center, and Chuck Cole and Chris Crosby, forwards. Billy Boos and Jack Mithun were the stand-out defensemen, while Bob MacNamara did a superb job in tending the nets. 99 M i. RunJzle At the end of his first year as Director of the Lower School, it is fully apparent that Mr. Runkle is the best man Mr. Clapp could have picked for the job. With a wealth of experience as a teacher and as a camp counselor and director, “Hunk is familiar with the workings of a small boy’s mind and knows just how to deal with the many problems of adolescence. The boys of the Lower School have come to know him as a friend and counselor, as well as a teacher. With an entirely new, modern school to work in next year, Mr. Runkle should make the Lower School even more successful than it has been in the past. 102 LOWER SCHOOL FACULTY Robert L. Runkle, A.B., A.M.......................Director of the Lower School (Cornell (Iowa), University of Iowa) Robert T. Close, A.B., B.S., B.E....................................Sixth Grade (University of Minnesota) Franklin E. Jepson, B.E.............................................Sixth Grade (St. Cloud Teachers College. University of Minnesota) Delbert E. Bethel. Jr.. B.S.........................................Fifth Grade (University of Missouri) Ethel Hauser ...............................................Fourth Grade, Art (Moorhead Teachers College, University of Minnesota) Wanda S. Gunderson, B.S............................................Fourth Gade (University of Minnesota) Blanche Caroline Nygaard............................................Third Grade (St. Cloud Teachers College, University of Minnesota, MacPhail School of Music and Dramatic Art) Elizabeth M. Werness...............................................Second Grade (St. Cloud Teachers College, University of Minnesota) Dorothy Helen Olson.................................................First Grade (Miss Wood’s Kindergarten Primary Training School) Jean Lorraine Dewey, B.M..................................................Music (MacPhail College of Music) De Ette C. Genung, B.O...................................... Remedial Reading (Minneapolis College of Music. Moorhead State Teachers College, Greely College, University of Minnesota) Harold L. Hodgkin son .............................................Lower School Athletics (University of Minnesota) 103 Francis L. Johnson, B.S........ (University of Minnesota) Manual Arts LOWER SCHOOL Last fall Mr. Runkle, formerly of the Upper School Mathematics Department, took over Mr. Zapjx ’s position as the Director of the Lower School. Through Mr. Runkle’s constant work and tine leadership this year has been another very successful one for Lower Blake. As the year 1951 comes to a close we can look back at the many accomplishments and experiences that will not be forgotten. While attendance remained at its usual high level, scholarship standards were also held high and the hoys’ interest in good sjx)rtsmanship and athletics was outstanding. Highlights of the school year included many activities, among which the well remembered Christmas play was the most noteworthy. The performance was a masterpiece of acting and carol singing and was enjoyed by all those who attended. Another highlight of this year was the annual Father’s and Son’s Banquet, for again all comers went home well-fed. after enjoying the delicious food and humorous antics of the hoys. The accomplishments of our 1m vs in the Glee Club and public speaking were also outstanding. This year, as always, the Lower School Mother’s Association receives the deepest appreciation from the entire student lx)dy and teachers alike for their seemingly tireless efforts in arranging the various details to make the year a happier one. Now we are looking forward to entering the new Lower School building adjoining the Upper School Ficldhouse, next fall. We can only hope that we will have as successful a year as we had in 1951. 104 Sixth Grade Teachers: Mr. R. L. Runkle (left) Mr Close (right) Hack Row, left to right: Norris, H. Knoblauch, Porter, Anderson McCarthy, Peck. Parker. Middle Row, left to right: Rouzer. Quello, Flicgel. Merchant. C. Hrown, S. Nesbitt, X. Nash, Sticlun, S. Sheldon W. Wilkie. Front Row left to right: K. Larson, Dowd, Jacobsen, Sheridan, J. Lane. J. Cagley, Strong. Fifth Grade Teachers: Mr. Jepson (left) Mr. Bethel (right) Back Row, left to right: G. Sedgwick, Bennett, Geer, F. Lani{ e, D. Pillsbury, R. Burton. Molke, Lewinan. Hoffman. Middle Row, left to right :Mr. Jepson, X. Winston. Rudd. Nichols, Hoidale, Harr, L. Dayton, II. Hansen, I). Crosby, Plimpton. Second Row. left to right: Kempf, Klliott. Baxter, R. Tinker, W. Y’an Dusen, C. Nash, H. Morrison. Front Row, left to right: R. Hanson, I). Lieherman, Sawyer, Crawford, Wilson, S. Pflauni. 105 Fourth Grade Teachers: Mrs. Gunderson Miss Hauser Rack Row, left to right: K. Wilkie, Rankin. C. Lane, J. Sedgwick, Knudson, Connolly, Otto. Middle Row, left to right: Altman, Hull, R. Stanchfield, R. Mithun, R. Crosby, F. Nesbitt, S. Wells, R. Stanchfield. Front Row, left to right: J. Vanderwarker, R. Dayton, L. Knoblauch, Scott, Johnson, Graef, Ridgway. Third Grade Teacher: Miss Nygaard Rack Row, left to right: I). I arson. Holstad, Donaldson, Crane, G. Van Dusen, Kaiser. Middle Row, left to right: P. Clifford. P. Pflauni, Olson. R. Melamed. Hall. Front Row: left to right: Pinkerton, S. Liebennan, LaBelle, L. Burton, R. Morken, Nickerson. 106 Second Grade Teacher: Mrs. Werness (right) Music Teacher: Miss Dewey (left) Hack Row, left to right: Pence, Kobbe, Hoibv, Vanderwarker, Boehrer, Benient, Knutson, F. Clifford. Front Row, left to right: Plass, E. Pillsbury. H. Pillsbury, Barat, P. Wells, D. Gleeson, Em rich. First Grade Teacher, Miss Olson Back Row, left to right: Moore, Hedin, Feinbcrg, Parten, Sutton, Argetsinger, Boetcher, Kinnard. Front Row, left to right: Farrell, Vaugh, Gamble, J. Wilkie, M. Pflaum, Norris, J. Sheldon. 107 • “Watch out! I just lit it!” “Pound the nail right here. “Let's see— 2r-rV31 = LOWER SCHOOL Sixth Gratio Lane Anderson Henry King Atwood Giristopher Wentworth Brown James Herbert Cagley David Patrick Dowd Robert Aalbu Fliegel Larry Gleeson McGill Joseph Hawley Robert Leland Jacobsen Henry Kennedy Knoblauch Janies Sargent Lane Kent Charles Larson Walter Richard McCarthy Gorham Louis Merchant (28) Frederick Huntington Miller Nicholas David Nash Samuel Nesbitt, Jr. Thomas Neil Norris Frederick Robinson Parker Alan Daniel Feck William Arthur Porter Robert Bjornlie Quello David Michael Rouzer Stewart Douglas Sheldon. Jr. Sheridan Sterling Havnes Stevens Leon David Stiehm Peter Keith Strong William Allen Wilkie Fifth Grade Michael Hamm Ankeny fames Allen Barr. Ill Thomas Hooker Baxter David Thomas Bennett Ronald Burton Rodney Appleton Crawford David Pillsbury Crosby Edward Nelson Dayton Darrell William Elliott Charles Arthur Geer Harvey Carl Hansen Richard George Hanson Robert Birkett Hoffman Kevin Watson Hoidale Thomas Ralph Kempf Ernest William Lampe John Marshall Lewman (33) Daniel Lvnn Lieberman Arthur David Molke Henry Terry Morrison. Jr. Charles Horton Nash Terence Leon Nichols Stephen Rothschild Pflaum Donaldson Clark Pillsbury David Blair Plimpton Robert Clayton Rudd Mac Ives Sawyer George Paul Sedgwick Robin Harry Tinker Spencer Alexander Turner William Brune Van Dusen Alfred Timothy Wilson Neil Melone Winston 109 Stephen Edward Altman Patrick Lawrence Connolly Richard Wells Crosby Robert Jackson Dayton Arthur Reynolds Galbraith Henry Arthur Graef, Jr. Charles Hadlai Hull George Arthur Johnson Coring Ward Knoblauch John David Knudson Charles Stevenson Lane Raymond Otis Mithun (24) Larry Burton Peter Parsons Clifford Douglas Allen Crane Charles Bardwell Deaver Robert Estes Donaldson James Creevey Hall Craig Donald Holstad Kurt Boye Kaiser Richard Thomas La Belle David Edmund I.arson (20) Nicholas Harry Barat Robert Lansing Bement, Jr. John James Boehrer George Wright Boutell Frederic Warren Clifford, III Jeffrey Lynn Emrich David William Gleeson Gary Page Hoiby (17) Bruce Glenn Argetsinger David Allen Boetcher Craig Edward Farrell Stephen Newton FeinlkTg David Franklin Gamble, II John Patterson Hedin John Griswold Kinnard (15) Fourth Grade Frank McCormick Nesbitt John Winfield Otto Charles Gustafe Parten James I awrence Rankin, Jr. James Roy Ridgway Gordon Lewis Scott John David Sedgwick Roland Peter Stanchfield Ronald Martin Stanchfield James Henry Vanderwarker Stuart Wilder Wells Robert James Wilkie Third Grade Stephen Jacob Lieberman Clarkson Lindley Robert Lee Melamed Rol� ert Arnett Morken. II Roland Crosbv Nickerson, III Ross Erling Olson Peter Pflaum William Stewart Pinkerton Grosvenor Brune Van Dusen, Jr. John Deere Velie, II Second Grade Donald Severin Knutson Philip Vail Kobl� e Richard Joseph Levy Harry Edward Pence Edmund Pennington Pillsburv, Jr. Lvnde Harrison Pillsburv Edward Louis Roblf Plass Robert Sheldon Vanderwarker Patrick Cushman Wells First Grade James William Moore Lannie Forrest Norris Daniel Carl Parten Michael Arthur Pflaum John Stcxldard Sheldon John Fuller Sutton Richard LeRoy Vaughn James Leighton Wilkie Total Enrollment—Senior School: 210 Lower School: 137 347 HO Upper Left: The Clapp approach. Upper Right: Petey enjoys heroin injection. Center: It's easy if you know how. Lower Left: Frustration. Lower Right: Boies breaks driving rule to display faculty contribution. Upper Left: That’s the sixth M. and C. you’ve lost this year! Upper flight: Senior committee prepares for probe. Center: Herman plots probable stratagem. Center: “Don't hit me again 1 Lower Left: The cat will mew and dog will have his day. Lower Right: i F. A. ballet. AND TOYS Today! MAN AND MACHINES Tomorrow! Th is little fellow says emphatically ♦ . te Itty • • . It’s natural for him to say this, and he’s the capitalist of tomorrow... He may decide co be tomorrow’s farmer or clerk or business executive or mechanic or scientist or almost anything he wants to be. But that's not the most important thought right now . . . This is . . . He can be the capitalist of tomorrow because our competitive enterprise system says he will be free to work where and when he will, to save, to invest, to spend. He will choose his work for his own particular kind of satisfaction. He will save for his own self-interest, but that helps everybody. He may invest to his own advantage and that makes work for others. For there is now, and must continue to be, incentive! An incentive that is realistic . . . that creates . . . that helps produce more. We at Minneapolis-Moline hope to do business with this young American. We hope to help him grow . . . and in turn his growth will help our growth . . . and our growth will again create more and better oppor- tunities for more people. This is the chain reaction of good living that the competitive incentive system brings out . . . And our competitive enterprise system is the incentive system . . . the American way . . . WHFRE ability and the willingness to work and to produce, still earn a deserved dividend . . . WHERE competition stirs everyone to do his level best. The world has never known a better system or plan of progress for all mankind. Let’s guard this way of life ... our American Heritage. It’s been mighty good to a lot of people—and if we take care of it, the best is yet to come. The most important thing about America is that it is the land of hope, of promise, and of progress for our children. Our part in the American parade of progress is the manufacture of a complete line of Modern Farm Machines, Visionlined Tractors and Power Units for modern farming and industry. Sold and Serviced by MM Dealers and Distributers Everywhere INNEAPOLIS • IYIOLINE MINNEAPOLIS 1, MINNESOTA AS THE CLASS SEES THEM First Choice Second Choice Best all-around fellow Leek, Snyder (tie) Most respected .... Drill Leek Best athlete Skoglund Most original Sandberg Least original . Tuthill Most gentlemanly Strieker Most scholarly Leek Most likely to succeed Clark Most brilliant Skoglund Most entertaining Klass Most in love Adams Biggest cave man ....Drill Hersh Handsomest ....Clark Strieker Cutest Strieker Biggest bluffer Klass Biggest woman hater .... Drill Gesme Biggest non-woman hater .... Boos Wittiest Sandberg Thinks he is wittiest Wittenberg Busiest H iatt Thinks he is busiest Hersh, Klass (tie) Laziest Skoglund Best dressed Strieker Thinks he is liest dressed .... Strieker, Boos (tie) Talks most, says least .... Hersh Klass, Tuthill (tie) Most likely bachelor Unanimous Biggest drag with faculty .. Unanimous Needs it most (BDWF) .... . ...Tuthill Clark, Gesme (tie) Class baby Pugh Best natured Nash Strongest .... Drill Hersh Best dancer Skoglund Done most for Blake Hiatt Done Blake for most Skoglund Worst waiter Seherer Most innocent Unanimous Smoothest Klass Most likely racketeer Unanimous 115 Upper Left: Yaaah! Upper Right: She’s not young, she’s fourteen.” Center: 5, 4, 3, 2, watch out Gizzy! Center: Of course basketball is more important than Latin.” Lower Left: Larson leaves nets to dive for cigar butt. Upper Left: The three bears. Upper Right: Shift. Center: Bucketnuts. Lower Left: Larson classifies self. Lower Right: Provoked attack. FAVORITES OF THE CLASS OF 1951 First Choice Second Choice SjKirt to watch ..........Beer Ball Faculty volley ball Sport to play.............Out to lunch Beer Ball Indoor Sport .............CENSORED CENSORED Novel ....................Mr. Roberts The Articulate Prober Movie ....................Desire under the Streetcar “Snatch Grab It Young lady ...............Virginia Hill Irene Best college .............Slush Pump Arizona School of Mines Worst college.............Obcrlin Harvard Orchestra ................Anything but Maw’s Anything but Vennum’s Popular song..............Ret Hot Mama Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Actor.....................Gerald McBoing Boing Jose Ferrer Actress ..................Wabash Cannon Ball Mrs. Woodrow Wilson Author ...................Sorry, we don’t read Poet .....................Shakespeare Drill Worst poet................Hersh T. S. (Eliot) Magazine .................Hot Rod Epar Digest Toothpaste ...............Hot Tar More Mud Bon Ami Barber shop...............Cassius’ Redheaded Swede’s Clothing store ...........Jake Juhl’s Robert Hall’s Wrestler .................Madame Sandra Any girl Prize fighter.............Cactus Willie Bino Evangelist ...............Salvation Army Mr. H. “Syve Me Stoolie Most respected extra- . , • , . curricular activities _Draft dodging Any involving lunch Place to eat .............Edie’s Unanimous place to get a date.......Hopkins, any corner Harry Woodward Place to take a date......Places you never heard of Out to lunch Drink (soft) .............KN0S+H20 Stite + Depth Charge Drink (otherwise) ........Strained Sterno Hadacol Fender repair shop........Federal Reserve Bank Baer Body (inserted here for tradition s sake) Hardest year .............Year Katherine fell Unanimous into potato mixer Easiest year..............Year of Whitney Are you kidding? Most pleasant year........Year of first drink Year Hamlet died Theater ..................Northrop senior room Madame Priscilla s peep show Burlesque queen ..........Any girl in right mood Wabash Cannon Ball Recording.................“Bowlegged Woman “That Two O'clock Feeling pir(j.....................Red Breasted Pushover Redheaded Sandwich eater 118 To Call O’ Pan Readers: The advertisements on these pages represent the business concerns that have given the Call O’ Pan their financial support. They handle the best goods and give the best service. Patronize them— you will not regret it. 119 she stalks her prey, this graceful huntress was captured in startling detail by expert photography. And true to their recognized traditions of quality, Weston engravers have preserved the rare feeling and movement of this prize-winning picture. For engravings and lithographic plates of superb craftsmanship, you can always rely on Weston. MjeS7V V A1a«ERS OF FIN ENGRAVING COMPANY 415 S. 4th STREET • MINNEAPOLIS 15, MINN. E PLATES FOR PRINTING AND LITHOGRaPHy 1 SENIOR IDIOSYNCRASIES ADAMS ..... BOIES .... BOOS ..... CLARK .... DRILL ..... GESME ..... HEEGAARD .. HERSH ..... HIATT .... HOMMEYER JONES .... KLASS .... LARSON ... LECK ..... MOOERS .... NASH ..... PUGH ..... SANDBERG .. SANDY ..... SCHERER .... SKOGLUND .. SNYDER ... STRICKER ... TUTHILL... WITTENBERG ..........................Fat ..................Sun Valley ..........Southern Belles ......................Bourbon ............Spring Practice ........................Dizzy ........‘‘Party at Groin’s .............“I disagree .........................Busy ..........................Pud ................Cis’s Car .‘‘I know a terrific . . . ” ................Study Hall Redheaded sandwich eater ...............Flying Cloud ................Senior ring .......... Driving School ..............'.....Stooly .................Shoe laces ...‘‘I gotta wash the car” ......................Tarquin ...................Basketball ..........“Hey, you guys ...............The paddle ..................Indignation 121 Upper Left: Blow, Daniel, Blow, or Moriarity rest lips. Upper Right: Torture chamber or scene from the past Upper Right: Why masters leave Blake or Are you kidding? Center: L.F.A. followers prepare to send in Buick. UPPER SCHOOL POLL FORM III First Choice Best all-around fellow ........... Barry Best athlete ..................... J. McCaull Biggest drag with faculty......... Lundholm Needs it the most (BDWF) ......... Moore Talks most, says least .............. Thomson Best dressed ..................... Barry Laziest .......................... Bickelhaupt Handsomest ....................... Dow Smoothest......................... Dorrans Cutest ........................... Heegaard Most in love...................... P. McCaull FORM IV First Choice Best all-around fellow ............ Yeates Best athlete ........................ Stenson Biggest drag with faculty.......... McCaull Needs it the most (BDwF) .......... Brown Talks most, says least ............ Brown Best dressed ...................... Turner Laziest ........................... Brown Handsomest ........................ Hiddiford Smoothest.......................... Boies Cutest ............................. Colwell Most in love....................... Ueland FORM V First Choice Best all-around fellow ............ Sten Best athlete ...................... Dorn Biggest drag with faculty.......... Cardozo Needs it the most (BDWF ) ......... Cargill Talks most, says least ............ Cote Best dressed ...................... Woodhead Laziest ........................... Phatah Handsomest ........................ Simonson Smoothest.......................... Gillette Cutest ............................ Herman Most in love....................... Grossman Second Choice P. McCaull Barrv Cigarette Lundholm McDonald Overholt Winget Nash Skinner Nash Adams Second Choice Evans Moriarity Yeates Thomson Unanimous (Unanimous) Ford Ueland I .arson Hoi com Ik? Boies Second Choice Dorn Gillette Woodhead Melamed Hale Newhall (Unanimous) Sten Mithun Cote Mattson 124 THE UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY of Cincinnati, Ohio Protecting The American Family Since 1867 120 So. 7th St. PAUL HOMMEYER, Manager The Deephaven Hardware Chowens Corner Deephaven 2215 ATWOOD-LARSON COMPANY Established 1889 GRAIN COMMISSION Minneapolis, Minn. Great Falls, Mont. Duluth, Minn. Spokane, Wash. Compliments of THE ROBERTSON LUMBER CO. Foshay Tower Minneapolis Minnesota 125 fluA iA wnjjcitont TIRE USERS •HAWKINSON TREAD! ARE CURED THE WAY THEY RUN” LOOK fOI TMI OEAid WHO OISPLAYS THIS EMSI.IM PATENTED METHOD PATENTED EOUIPMENT THAT IS: THE TREAD IS CURED TO THE CASING WHILE THE CASING IS CONTRACTED TO POSITION ASSUMED UNDER LOAD ON THE ROAD Tfo SxcttA RUN COOLER . . . LAST LONCER . . EASIER STEERINC Au Ju ed HAWKINSON TREAD S utice. In Principal Cities U S A . Canada and Foreign Countries Minneapolis PAUL E. HAWKINSON CO. Minnesota 126 MIDDLE SCHOOL POLL FORM I Favorite sport to watch Favorite sport to play Favorite senior First Choice Second Choice Hockey Football Drill 1 lope Grable Hollcrn P.fvt borkev olaver Crosby Egermayer More vacation Fischer What would you do if you were Headmaster Best all-around fellow Miller FORM II Favorite sport to watch.............. Favorite sjxjrt to play.............. Favorite senior ...................... Favorite actor........................ Favorite actress..................... Hest football player.................. Best hockey player.................... Best baseball player................. What would you do if you were Headmaster ............... Best all-around fellow .............. Football Football Larson Hope Russell Cole Cole Cole Commit Suicide Burdick Second Choice Baseball Hockey Strieker Wayne Mae West R listen Hommeyer Burdick Start coeducation Cole 127 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’51 1 R. CLARK CO. jra Outfitters to Make $ I I jg I i 5 s S $ ____________________ FOR TWENTY YEARS NICOLAS HAS CATERED TO THE TASTES OF BLAKE MEN. STYLES AND PATTERNS PECULIAR TO IVY LEAGUE CAMPUSES ARE TO BE FOUND IN OUR SUITINGS AND FURNISHINGS We invite your early inspection JOHN C. HAMMEREL EX-35, Vice President 'Tlieohs 88 South Sixth Street IN THE FARMERS AND MECHANICS BANK BUILDING 128 ENROLLMENT 1950-51 Senior School SIXTH FORM Class of 1951 David Ray Adams David Blandford Boies Frederick Carpenter Boos John Rice Clark, Jr. David Karl Drill Charles Roy Gesme David Barnaby Heegaard Burton David Hersh John Alfred Hiatt Paul Von Hofen Homtneyer William Ray Jones, Jr. Peter Christian Klass Richard Ells Larson (25) Stuart Wilbur Leek, Jr. Edwin Stanton Mooers Robert Fred Nash Stephen Dodge Pugh Bruce Sandberg Stephen Merrill Sandy Roger Lee Scherer John Conrad Skoglund John Judson Snyder David Dean Strieker James Richard Tuthill Thomas Diedrich Wittenberg FIFTH FORM Class of 1952 George Barnard Bickelhaupt, III Donald Lyman Bush Thomas Myron Cagley Richard Nunez C’ardozo Robert Marshall Cargill Rol)ert Thorpe Cote Ernest Ferdinand Dorn, III Earle Peter Gillette, Jr. Burton David Grossman Roger Loucks Hale John Hugo Heffelfinger John Russell Herman Roger Wayne Hollander Hugh Campbell Hnutting Maday Reed Hyde (29) David Bagley Losby Peter Augustus Mattson Douglas Pierce McGandy William Lee Melamed Lewis Martin Mithun Donald Goff Newhall John Arthur Regan Walter Ernest Simonson John Boyd Spencer John Paul Sten Thomas Vennum, Jr. Edward Wong James Jordan Woodhead Christopher Angus Wurtele 129 FOURTH FORM Class of 1953 William Marty Boies Jonathan Wentworth Brown David Graham Colwell John Crosby, II Amos Samuel Deinard David Nathaniel Deinard William Kdward Diet , II Edward Thompson Evans, Jr. Stephen Alexander Fink William Harold Ford, Jr. Christopher Bristle HefFelfinger Charles Douglas Holcombe Lawrence Joel Keefe George Howard Kel.by John Robert Lampe Philip Parker Larson (32) Vtf.V Donald Mitchell McCaull Robert Bruce McCrea Daniel E. Moriarity Donald Trever Nightingale Stephen Winterer Olmsted Thomas Anthony Raugust David Thornton Riddiford Joseph Chapman Ritchie William Stewart Scherer Paul Frederick Schmitt Arnold Richard Stenson, Jr. James Wesley Swan John Roger Thomson James MacKillican Turner Mark Ueland Eugene Franklin Yeates THIRD FORM Class of 1954 Cedric Adams, Jr. Douglas Stewart Andersen Edward A teas Janies Foster Atwood Thomas Donald Barry Robert Lee Bergstrom James Robert Bickelhaupt George Bohnert Bodem •. William Theodore Boutell, Jr.. James Howard Burnett James Lachlan CampbelW George Douglas Cleveland Edwin I me Crosby William Jewett Cullen William James Dorrans, Jr. James Ramsey Dow William Stanley Dwinnell, III Ronald Alfred Erickson Gerald Henry Gammell David Mather Grundy Peter Anker Heegaard David Earl Kelby (44) Robert Gilmore Lundholm Julian Lincoln McCaull Philip Hall McCaull Malcolm Willis McDonald Lincoln Adams Mitchell Charles Allan Moore John Marfield Nash W illis William Osborne, Jr, James Hazard Overholt John George Peterson Vincent Edward Platt Robert Patterson Priest John Arthur Reitan Carl Gronna Rice James Herbert Rogers Lawrence Edward Salzman Harry Whiting Skinner James Myron Thomson, Jr. Frank Andrus Thorpe Lynn George Truesdell, HI Peter Cross Van Dusen Lo in t Reed Winget 130 - SECOND FORM Class of 1955 Michael Bernard Abramson Stephen Adams William Hale Aniesbury Jerry Franklin Bloom William Boutell Boos Worth Bruntjen Allan Lee Burdick, II Charles William Cole, Jr. George Christian Crosby, Jr. Michael Scott Dorn Richard Owen Dorrans Gerald Allen Erickson Thomas Roy Gessner James Cyrus Gross Harold Albert Hagen John Andrew Hommeyer John Mikel Howard Richard Allison Hyde Gordon Harvey Jensen Edward Talbot Kuphal Paul Robert Larson Rolx-rt Allan Loudon (44) Robert Simpson MacNamara George Mason McCabe Douglas Omer McClain, Jr. John Campbell Mithun John Russell Xeumeier Michael Hugh O'Dowd Michael Brian Pliam David Wells Pratt Herliert Henry Reinhard, III Samuel Holler Rogers, Jr. Elmer Michael Rusten David Ray Selken Charles Taney Silverson. Jr. John Elliott Tappan, III Jay Edwards Tinker Sigurd Ueland, Jr. Charles Edward Van Dusen Charles Gordon Watson Peter Hill ert Wetherby Thomas Nelsen Whitmore John McKay Wilder Frederick Winston FIRST FORM Class of 1956 Douglas Atherton Bean Thomas Hunt Bennett Hjalmer Kristjan Bjomson Frederick Peter Blumers Charles Whipple Case Thomas Bell Caswell, Jr. Richard Tighe Cleveland Matthew Stephen Cook Henry Crosby Thomas Manville Crosby, Jr. John Rogers Egermayer David Joseph Fischer Conrad Driscoll Gage John Malcolm Hollander Michael Paul Hollem David Erwin Kelni Stephen Lawrence Larson Ward Bevins Lewis, Jr. (36) Thomas Hastings Lowry John Russell Marfield Douglas Hugh McKenzie T xld Charles Miller James Bradshaw Mintener, Jr. John William Moffett, Jr. Jeffrey Peter Morgan Thomas Ashton Morgan Thomas Truxtun Morrison John Fayette Patterson, III John Sargent Pillsbury. Ill Jon Michael Platou James David Priest Ralph Milton Ribnick Charles Parks Ritchie William How Smith. Jr. Robert Otto von Edeskuty John Martin Winner 131 1950-51 HONORS STUDENT COUNCIL John Judson Snyder, VI—Head Hoy William Ray Jones, Jr. - - VI Earle Peter Gillette - - - V Stuart Wilbur Leck, Jr. - VI Edward Thompson Evans, Jr. IV ♦Ernest Ferdinand Dorn, Jr. V Thomas Donald Barry - - - III ♦Elected in place of Edward Dunne Barry who did not return to Blake. CUM LAUDE Stuart Wilbur Leck, Jr. John Alfred Hiatt Burton David Hersh John Judson Snyder David Blandford Boies PRINCETON TROPHY FOR SENIOR WITH HIGHEST SC 11OLASTIC STA N DING Stuart Wilbur Leck, Jr. WILLIAMS ALUMNI LITERARY PRIZES First—David Ray Adams Second—Burton David Hf.rsh THORPE CUP FOR EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING First—Burton David Hersii Second—John Alfred Hiatt CHAPEL SPEAKING PRIZES Senior Class—Paul Hommeyer Junior Class—Roc.er Hale BLAKE UNION MEDAL FOR FOURTH FORM DECLAMATION John Roger Thomson Honorable Mention Donald Trever Nightingale WILSON CUP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL PUBLIC SPEAKING First—Frederick Peter Blumers I Second—Douglas Atherton Bean I STRICKER CUP FOR DEBATING Burton David Hersh 132 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We wish to express our appreciation to the following for their assistance in the preparation of the 1951 CALL O’ PAN. Mr. S. Keller Pollock, who was of great help to the staff in his position of faculty advisor. Mr. F. E. Percy of the Lumberman Publishing Company, who spent much of his time and gave a great deal of advice toward the publishing of the book. Mr. Robert Perbix of the Weston Engraving Company. Mr. Henry Elleby for his work in the photographing of many of the group and sports pictures which appear in the book. The A. J. Dahl Company for their aid in binding the book. The Executive Staff of the Blake School, for their help in compiling the incidental information found within the l ook. Roger Hollander, John Spencer. David Heegaard, Charles Gesme, and all the other boys who contributed to the photography found within these covers. To all the firms and friends who advertised in this year’s !w ok. Finally, to all those who through their generous aid made this book possible. 133 Upper Left: Lower schoolers and friend Center: Prehistoric animal Lower Right: I never knew they got this far. Upper Left: Nash discovers solitude. Upper Center: Mr. Clapp considers personal flag. Upper Right: After all, yesterday is past. Center: The music makers. Lower Right: It’s easier with five. REINSURANCE LLOYD’S LONDON FACULTATIVE - EXCESS CATASTROPHE QUOTA SHARE - TREATY A. E. STRUDWICK CO., MINNEAPOLIS Congratulations to the Class of ’51 from Lyders Sholten Pharmacy 82 So. 9th St. AT. 5491 Support Our Advertisers They Support Us i Nash's is so rich in flavor, so fragrant in aroma, because it contains a blend of rare premium priced mountain coffees, grown only in Colombia, South America. These rare coffees give Nash'i not only a richer flavor, but make it go further, too—60 cups of full-bodied coffee from every pound. Penny for penny, your best buy is Nash's Coffee. COFFEE 60 cups from every pound! 136 137 Upper Left: 'What a dull gome. „„„ Right: 0W ”b ' nvf r thot ogoin? .... ij hah no Lower Lower Leff; Competition from � he re0r Right . Com „.h« « ■ Lower Left: “In a word, drop.” Lower Right: Monks enroute to Monastery... . . .• Center . 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Upon these pages you will find Good merchandise of every kind; And, if its worth you do not know, Relieve us—in the Call O' Fan it's so! No spurious or unworthy thing To this fastidious marl we bring; Rut everything is tested truly Nor does its cost advance unduly. So patronize these merchants wise IT horn ice allow to advertise. , 150 JOSEPH BOYER Custom Tailor 222 Baker Building MAin 4389 (Formerly Keystone Tailoring Co.) Compliments of EWALD BROTHERS SANITARY DAIRY Exclusive Distributors of GOLDEN GUERNSEY MILK Northwest Tractor Equipment Co. 419 N. 5th St. FARM EQUIPMENT 151 Congratulations BLAKE GRADUATES KING MIDAS FLOUR MILLS Minneapolis, Minnesota 152 Compliments of Leval Co., Inc. DICKEY MILBERT, Inc. Grain Wayzata, Minn. Gentlemen’s Hats and Furnishings LEIGH, INC. Photographic Supplies 123 South Seventh St. Malmsted’s 111 South 7th Street Li. 0691 Compliments of LUCIAN MARY BROWN PHOTOGRAPHERS Nelson’s Master Wayzata 764 Roofs Compliments Compliments of of “The Old Drug’ B. F. NELSON Wayzata Pharmacy WAYZATA, MINN. Way. 31 Way. 53 Manufacturing Co. 153 Upper Left: At work. Upper Right: Hi, didn’t think you were coming. Center: Hersh got fresh in class again today, so I . . . Center: Larson and Scherer observe sound beating administered member of Lower School. Lower Left: Catch that block, Wes. Upper Left: “Get thee to a Nunnery. Upper Right: “But how was I to know? Center: “My good fist carves the casques of men. Lower Left: Soldiers three. Compliments of Groves, Lundin Cox, Incorporated GENERAL CONTRACTORS 310 Wesley Temple Bldg. Minneapolis, Minnesota 156 1111(1 Mil 1846 1 £r .VEARS, Emblem of Security . . . For 104 years, Connecticut Mutual policyholders have enjoyed “the best life insurance possible at the lourst cost possible” Dividends jor 1950 have been increased jor the fourth time in seven years. TOTAL DIVIDENDS PAID TO POLICYHOLDERS TO DATE: $221,000,000.00 FRANK J. LYNCH General Agent 531 Northwestern Bank Bldg. Minneapolis 2, Minnesota n tad eio6 (Ills }i • W S( AACOMPAAty Charles W. Sexton Company INSURANCE and BONDS Since 1884 Our experience will assist you in selecting Competent and Dependable Protection MAIN 3501 Mcknight building MINNEAPOLIS 1, MINNESOTA Harrison Smith Co. Good Printing Since 1871 158 Congratulations to the Class of ’51 MINNESOTA PAINTS, INC. 1101 SOUTH THIRD ST. MINNEAPOLIS IS, MINN. Compliments of MAURICE H. HERSH CO. Manufacturers of Distinctive Men's Neckwear and Mufflers 159 Upper Left: Central Committee of the 54th District Cell Upper Right: Ex '51 Center: Act 5, scene 1. Enter two clowns as grave diggers. Lower Left: Menace Lower Right: “What article? Upper Left: Octopus on the Keys. Upper Right: The Stenson approach. Center: ‘Don’t take MY picture. Lower Left: The point is this Lower Right:.............to morality. S. H. BOWMAN LUMBER CO. 12201 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD BOX 111, HOPKINS, MINNESOTA Phone Hopkins 6351 GAMBLE ROBINSON CO. Wholesale Distributors of FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES GROCERIES COMPLIMENTS OF The Woodhead Company, Inc. Ford Since 1912 417-421 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, Minn. 162 Compliments of THE IVEY COMPANY Nicollot ot Tenth David C. Bell Investment Co. An Institution in Minneapolis Real Estate Since 1880 APPRAISALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REAL ESTATE SALES MORTGAGE LOANS REALTORS INSURANCE 501 Second Avenue South Main 6381 Congratulations Berry Co., Inc. DESOTO-PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS TORO — JACOBSON Power Mowers to the Class of ’51 The VanDale Farms Wayzata SALES SERVICE WAYZATA 24 163 BAMBY ■ Bread The Staff of Life at its Best BAMBY is delivered to your door oven FRESH BAKED EXCLUSIVELY BY - - EXCELSIOR Baking Company 912 EAST TWENTY-FOURTH STREET TELEPHONE AT. 8211 164 Northland Milk and Ice Cream Company Minneapolis Congratulations Groduotes THE FLOUR CITY ORNAMENTAL IRON CO. Our staff of designers, sculptors and artisans are assisting schools and colleges everywhere in planning war memorials and commemorative tablets. Minneapolis 6, Est. 1893 Minnesota J. P. Elliasen Sons Merchant Tailors Phone Geneva 6571 1405 3rd Ave. So. Minneapolis 165 MINNEAPOLIS BILLINGS GREAT FALLS DEPENDABLE ECONOMICAL 167 Upper Right: Pandemonium breaks loose. Center:“AII right, you don't need to get violent about it. Lower Right: The brothers Maw Upper Left: Find yourself in this picture. Upper Right: Great thinkers, great thoughts. Center: The rawness of life. Lower Left: The taming of the shrew. Lower Right: “I heard a voice, a HUMAN voice EVERY REAL ESTATE SERVICE SINCE 1885 Sales, Mortgages, Property Management Insurance and Investments THORPE BROS. Incorporated 519 Marquette At. 2133 PRINTING Complete Printing Facilities PRINTING • LITHOGRAPHING DIRECT ADVERTISING • PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKBINDING • PUBLICATIONS • ONE HUNDRED OR ONE MILLION A JENSEN Printing Company • . • • 114 NORTH THIRD STREET • . . . MINNEAPOLIS 1, MINNESOTA BR-3125 • N E-4959 170 Compliments of of James Leek Company Established 1885 Building Construction 171 Upper Left: You think you’re rather amusing, don’t you, David? Upper Right: Moriarity and Sandy contemplating after Dance activities. Center: Simonson anticipates knockout. Lower Left: l don’t care if you find it in the corner, someone will need it.” Lower Right: Well, I guess we ll have Hollander take the rest of the pictures. Upper Left: The importance of being Ernest. Upper Right: Peachy. Lower Left: “And then you . . . Lower Right: Tea totalers incognito. Center: Victory. THE TRIBUNE SPORTS WRITING TEAM TO BLAKE on a Great Year in Sports! JOE HENDRICKSON DICK CULLUM The sports staff of the Minneapolis Morning Tribune extends its congratulations to Blake athletes who came through with flying colors in every field of sports activity during the past year. HALSEY HALL TED PETERSON Students and alumni alike can be proud of Blake teams and the school's outstanding athletic program which recognizes the value and importance of sports in developing strong bodies and alert minds. The Tribune, too, knows the value of athletics and takes pride in providing sports fans with complete, authoritative coverage of local and national sports news. JACK GOODWIN TOM BRIERE SID HARTMAN GLEN GAFF iHinneapolis jfflorning tribune 174 CjlueJz fyanwtA, BELGIAN HORSES HAMPSHIRE SHEEP GUERNSEY CATTLE OFFICE: 2000 Marshall St. N. E. Minneapolis FARM: North Snelling County Road SPENCER AIR CONDITIONING CO. Distributor of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration for WORTHINGTON PLUMBING AND MACHINERY CORPORATION 175 Compliments of TY ABEL SUPER SERVICE Mtka. Blvd. at Highway S101 Wayzata 289 MAZEY FLORISTS, INC. Florists ami Decorators 92-94 So. 11th St. At. 0481 And Radisson Hotel Maiksii M‘ Le isaiv INCORPORATED Insurance Brokers CONSULTING ACTUARIES AVERAGE ADJUSTERS 1515 Northwestern Bank Building, Minneapolis Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Detroit, Boston, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Seattle, St. Louis, St. Paul, Duluth, Indianapolis, Portland, Superior, Washington, Cleveland, Buffalo, Columbus, Phoenix, Vancouver, Montreal, Havana, London COUNTRY CLUB ICE CREAM CO. 5036 France Ave. So. Complete Fountain Service Meringue Pies For Deliveries Call Wa. 2670 DEEPHAVEN DRUG STORE Highway 101 and Mtka. Blvd. DEEPHAVEN 176 m w STRONGEST ARMY IN THE WORLD! 65 Million Kilowatts on the March! This army is ready — NOW! Uncle Sam can schedule production lines on a three-shift basis anytime, and electric power will be right there, ready and waiting! There’s plenty of it.. in fact, American businessmen have doubled the supply of Reddy Kilowatt Electric Power in the past ten years.. and, even lowered the cost! Let's go, America! Production is the order of the day. We have the business know-how. We have the spirit. We have the electric power. America lg Strong . . . It's llectrlfled I NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY NO COUNTRY ON EARTH CAN BEAT THAT COMBINATION. Qlowatt Yevr Servant of tha Century 177 Upper Left: Wittenberg sights fresh meat. Upper Right: Gentlemen songsters off on a spree . . . Center: Boies casts wary eye for sharks. Lower Left: No comment. Lower Right: Shovel day. Upper Left: Sandberg expresses self physically. Upper Right: ‘‘Is it that you didn’t read it, or is it that you can’t remember it? Center: Raaaaaaaah! Lower Left: ‘‘They don’t even suspect. Lower Right: Spring training. Compliments of PLIAM LINOLEUM 1900 North Washington Hiatt and Company Genera! Agents AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WALK-OVER SHOE STORE Balance in Motion for Women Shenanigans for Women Walk-Over Shoes For Men Women Handbags Hosiery 918 NICOLLET AVE. MPLS. MlNil. Telephone: ATIantic 07S3 STEN Manufacturing Co METAL STAMPING TOOL AND DIE MAKERS 1 SI5-21 South Third St. Minneapolis, Minn. 180 Ask Dad...lie knows! You've probably heard your dad muttering about having to meet his life insurance payment. But you can bet a dollar to a doughnut he's actually glad to pay them—because he knows that his insurance means protection and security for your family. One of these days when you have your OWN family, you, too, will realize that insurance can be helpful in a good many ways. Meanwhile, ask your dad to explain why HE believes it's such a good idea to invest in life insurance. And if you'd like to have a copy of THE STORY OF LIFE INSURANCE, prepared by the national Institute of Life Insurance, we'll be happy to send you one. NORTH AMERICAN a u£Gnuadty Home Office: Minneapolis. Minnesota Founded 1896 H. P. Skoglund President J. E. ScHOLEPIELD Vice President, Director oj Agencies 181 182 ADOLPH ANDERSEN LINDEN HILLS CLEANERS AND DYERS First Class Work Only 4324 Upton Ave. So. Phone WH. 1661 MINNEAPOLIS 10 MINNESOTA MINNESOTA BEARING CO. 1619 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis Phone: Br. 8837 Ball and Roller Bearings % and Power Transmission Specialists 183 Minneapolis Floral Co. Emil Olson, Pres. FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS KE. 5560 2420 Hennepin Ave. THE FOURSOME, Inc. Congratulations, — Sport Clothes — Class of '51 — Swim Suits — Latham Flower Shop — Shoes — Tenth and Marquette Wayzata, Minn. Phone 87 At. 2281 A Complete Line Of Records — Radios COMPLIMENTS Recorders and Television OF and Appliances MINNEAPOLIS McGOWAN’S 921 Nicollet HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ScUh a ' £ MEN’S WEAR — Famous Brands Only ELLEBY STUDIO 2745 Colfax Ave. S. CANDID WEDDINGS PORTRAITS, GROUPS RE. 5412 Tlio IBIake School A COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS AREA GRADES 1-12 185 YOUR HOPKINS CAR DEALERS DAHLBERG BROS., INC SALES—FORD—SERVICE HOPKINS DODGE PLYMOUTH DODGE, PLYMOUTH CARS, TRUCKS SUBURBAN CHEVROLET CO. CHEVROLET TALES AND SERVICE ALL THREE JUST TEN MINUTES FROM THE LOOP Open Sundays Compliments of S. T. McKNIGHT CO. 186 187 CALL O’ PAN BUDGET ASSETS Sale of 3 M. and C.’s, 6 F. and K.’s -----$ 936.50 2 Beards, 200 subscriptions at $4.50 ------ 400.50 Donations from faculty........................................... .01 Advertisements.............................................. 2,000.00 Obtained for not revealing past of Seniors - 854,453.67 Picked up after Newsweek fight ------ 45.67 Curtis Magazine Drive - -- -- -- - 5.45 Rent for Publications Room during dances - 89,453.00 Reallocation of traffic signs ------- 45.87 Profit from dance - -- -- -- -- .03 Faculty contribution for new pictures of selves - - - - .00 From Moriarity for picture on division page - 50.00 From various girls for pictures out of Lens shots - 5,879.00 $952,558.98 LIABILITIES Carfare for Hiatt $ 940.00 Gas money for Wittenberg • 986.98 Bus fare for Sandy...................................- 986.97 Graft money for Hiatt, W'ittenberg and Sandy - - - - (see above) Printing of entire Call O’ Pan ------ 1.87 Engraving of entire Call O' Pan ------ .96 To Drill for lunch - - 458,890.67 Payment of man for air hammer work below Room 11 during 1st and 8th periods ----- 5.789.00 Campaign money for establishing a Senior Smoking Room - -- -- -- -- 900,000.00 To Leek for singing group ------- .02 For refreshments at Publications meetings - 67,898.90 Redecoration of Editor’s house ------ 234,546.00 Silver dip sticks (prizes for Magazine drive) - - - - 34.09 Bribe money to Mr. Pollock for Sound and Fury - 246,753.75 Hush money to Kefauver to keep board out of investigations - 678,987.00 Blue light in Pub room - -- -- -- - .34 $000,000.00 For rental of faulty adding machine ----- .50 Net gain - -- -- -- -- - $952,558.48 188 AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS