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

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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

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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?

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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