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

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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

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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

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“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