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

Text from Pages 1 - 196 of the 1952 volume:

EX LIBRIS Copyright 1952 Roger V. Hollander Roger L. Hale E. Peter Gillette, Jr. THE 0' P m FOR 1952 Published annually by the Publications Board of The Blake School Hopkins, Minnesota DEDICATION To Mr. Ci.app In the hope that our best wishes and fellowship shall follow him as his guidance and leadership shall remain with us, we respectfully dedicate the Call O’ Pan of'1952. 4 CONTENTS Dedication -Trustees - Twenty-five Year People Foreword - Faculty Administrative Stall Seniors -Underclassmen -Organizations -Sports Lower School -Odds and Ends 4 6 7 9 10 21 22 54 66 80 110 122 5 HOARD OF ‘ TRUSTEES President 1 'ice President 1'uTTON P. HeFFELFINGER Adrian M. Howard 9 Secretary Treasurer Thomas M. Crosby Arthur C. Recan Atherton Bean Robert L. Xash Benton J. Case Donald C. Dayton Lawrence M. Larson John G. Peterson John S. Pillsbury, Jr. Edwin W. Ritchie Malcolm B. McDonald Edwin S. Winston 6 MR. HAROLD HOD6KIHSON Mr. Hodgkinson deserves great credit for his remarkable work in expanding both chemistry and physics at Blake. Twenty-five years ago when Mr. Hodgkinson came to Blake, there was practically no interest in either chemistry or physics. His first physics class contained only six students, and there were no chemistry students at all. Since then Mr. Hodgkinson has built up a tremendous interest in scientific fields. In a similar fashion he has built up facilities for experimentation in these fields. In those earlier years he actually made such necessary equipment as barometers and electrical devices. The addition of the new science wing, which Mr. Hodgkinson asserts is one of the finest of its kind, is a fitting reward for his fine work at Blake. MISS ETHEL HAUSER For the past twenty-five years, the Lower School has been fortunate in having the services of Miss Ethel Hauser. During this period of time she has taught the Fourth Grade and has acted as the art instructor. Before coming to Blake, she attended the Minnesota State Teachers College at Moorhead, the University of Minnesota, and the Minneapolis School of Art. Trips to New York and Paris have served to increase her knowledge of art in recent years. Her talents have been and are a great asset to the Lower School. ANNA BOHACH Anna Bohach, popularly known as “Bo,” is in her twenty-fifth year here at Blake. For seventeen of these twenty-five years she has served as Head Cook in the Blake kitchen. During this period the facilities in the kitchen have progressed from the point when all the potatoes were peeled by hand to its complete modernization with the recent construction of the Lower School and the science wing. Bo can well be proud of the excellent reputation she has built for the Blake lunches. 7 'pa'ieuMnci Mr. Clapp’s resignation marks the close of another chapter in the history of Blake. Since Mr. Clapp arrived at Blake six years ago, many important events have occurred at Blake, most important of which are the completion of the building project and the growth of enrollment in Lower anil Upper Schools. It has been our earnest desire while working on this hook to present an honest and accurate account of life at Blake to the students, faculty, and friends of the school. We especially hope that this book will be a source of happy memories in the future to the graduating class of 1952. 9 R. ALLAN CLAPP, A.B., A.M., Ed.M. (Oberlin, Harvard, Columbia) It was with the (leejx st regret that we, the students of Blake School, heard of Mr. Clapp’s resignation. From his first day, in the winter of 1946, Mr. Clapp impressed everyone with his energy and leadership. Despite the disadvantage of starting in the middle of a school year. Mr. Clapp soon adapted himself to Blake life and at the end of the year was well acquainted with students, faculty, alumni, and customs of Blake. Xext year's seniors, especially, will miss Mr. Clapp; for it is the Headmaster who deals directly with each senior when it comes time to apply for college. With each year presenting different problems as to college entrance requirements and standards, the Headmaster faces, each year anew, the difficult problem of recommending colleges to seniors. As part of an effort to make these choices successful, Mr. Clapp makes a tour of Eastern colleges each year not only to see the college situation firsthand, but also to visit recent Blake alumni and follow their progress. Despite the many difficulties and problems facing him in this task, Mr. Clapp has done a remarkable job in securing for most l oys an acceptance in the college of their choice. In all cases, his hard work and conscientious effort with the hoys have lieen appreciated. Outside the school, Mr. Clapp has been active in civic and church affairs, rising to the position of Chairman of the Board of Deacons at Plymouth Congregational Church. Mr. Clapp’s fine record of achievements at Blake speaks for itself : lie is a man who will be greatly missed in the future bv his many, many friends at Blake. 12 NOAH SYLVESTER FOSS, A.B. (Dartmouth) Head of the Middle School, Latin Mr. Foss has been at Ulake longer than any other master. He is noted for the exceeding strictness and care with which he conducts his many Latin classes, and his worthy assistance as faculty advisor for the Union, where his invaluable comments and suggestions are heeded by all. Mr. Foss is active in every school affair and can he seen attending all school functions. His main duties include judging of various school contests throughout the year. His position as educator and disciplinarian has won him the respect from every student and master in school. PRESCOTT COYLE CLEVELAND, B.S. (Union) Assistant Headmaster, Director of Admissions, English Mr. Cleveland is perhaps one of the busiest masters at Blake. Aside from his worthwhile efforts to add color to the writing of his many English students, he has the burdensome task of policing the study hall after lunch, where he supervises the meditation of numerous mistehavers. A sympathizer with the student Ixxly in their many faults. Mr. Cleveland is well known to his proteges for his many philosophical dissertations and his mildly sarcastic reprimanding of wayward lads. Mr. Cleveland’s ability and the respect and esteem in which he i held by hoys and masters alike are apparent to all who know him. HAROLD HODGKINSON, A.B. (Clark) Physics, Chemistry After 25 years of adding new and tetter equipment to his chemistry and physics lab at Blake, Mr. Hodgkinson finally realized his dream, when the new science wing was completed last fall. His classes are some of the most interesting in school where his clever wit and the piquancy of his remarks lend a unique flavor to his scientific discussions. His |H r-sonal interests lie mainly in the field of music, as he is an accomplished violinist in his own right. Truly a year under Mr. Hodgkinson is an experience which should not be missed. 13 WILLIAM JAMES GLENN, A.B., Ed.M. (Harvard) English Mr. Glenn's main interests about school are divided among football, golf, and English. Of these of course the varsity football team consumes the greater part « f his time and attention. Mr. Glenn can be seen on the football field with bis players weeks before school begins in vigorous training, and many are the boys who have spent their Special Help periods learning football strategy on his blackboard. In the spring all Blake golfers meet with Mr. Glenn on the Minikahda Golf course to play nine boles or so. The enthusiasm of the boys for all these activities gives ample proof of Mr. Glenn's interest and leadership. HAROLD T. LUNDHOLM, A.B., M.S. (Augustana, I’niversity of Iowa, Columbia) Counselor of Students. Mathematics Versatility and a keen interest in Blake affairs are two of the outstanding characteristics of the head of the mathematics department. Besides schooling the would-be-mathematicians in the fine points of trig and advanced algebra, Mr. Lundholm assumes the responsibility of coaching the Varsity basketball squad every winter term. His undying interest in various methods of testing provides material for class discussions as well as for brain-crushing examinations. LEONE NUNAN (Northwestern University) Middle School Speech For many years Mrs. Xunan has indoctrinated the younger boys in the art of public speaking. She helps each boy overcome bis nervousness and teaches him how to speak on his two feet in front of an audience. This carlv practice accounts for the excellent speeches which the bov must make in later years at Blake. Mrs. Xunan is responsible for the Wilson Cup Contest for public speaking and for the wonderful Christmas program given annually. Her impeccable ability in this field has won her the respect of all. § 14 S. KELLER POLLOCK, A.B., A.M. (Williams, University of Minnesota) English Aside from his duties as an English instructor. Mr. Pollock supervises the Publications staff in all their activities. This time-consuming job includes his role as censor of “Sound and Fury” and numerous other quips which appear in the TORCH from time to time. Mr. Pollock also has charge of the Short Story Club which meets on Sunday evenings when he reads aloud to the Juniors and Seniors. The attendance shown is indicative of the popularity of this worthwhile function. JOHN EDIE, A.B., A.M. (Princeton. Columbia, University of Minnesota) History Mr. Edie is one of the busier memliers of the faculty, his main occupation being that of teaching American History to the Seniors. His assignments are not noted for their brevity, and his exams are far from ordinary. Mr. Edie coaches the debating team and is in charge of obtaining speakers for Blake Forums. In the fall he coaches the B team in football, and in the spring he tackles his newest job, training the varsity baseball team. Mr. Edie is admired and respected by all who know him. MERWYN EARL PARKS, B.S. (Iowa Wesleyan, University of Iowa) Director of Athletics As athletic director Mr. Parks has one of the most difficult jobs in school. He plans and makes arrangements for every athletic contest and every game the school participates in. His work to pro mote school spirit at the games was successful. This year he was kept busy with the new M. I. S. !„.♦ the forming of which he had a great deal to do with. He was personally in charge of several tournaments put on by this league. Mr. Parks is admired and respected by all for his outstanding efforts in promoting Blake athletics. Minnesota Independent School League. 15 FRIDOLF N. LUNDHOLM, A.B., A.M. (Augustana, University of Iowa) Mathematics Mr. Lundholm is primarily a teacher of Algebra and Plane Geometry to the members of the upper school, but in the spring term he serves as instructor for the second team golfers, showing them the fine points of that game. Mr. Lundholni has served many times on the faculty committee for judging school contests and is active in all school affairs. His ability as a teacher is evident in the meticulous work of his pupils. DONALD W. BUTLER, A.B. (University of Maine) History Mr. Butler has the unbearable task of teaching ancient history to the Freshmen and W orld Problems to forms III through V. Aside from his duties as a history teacher, he coaches the A team in the fall and spring on the athletic field. For the past two years he has been chosen class advisor by the graduating classes, which in itself is indicative of the recognition by the older hoys of his leadership and ability. GEORGE BERNARD (ALT, A.B., A.M. (Harvard, University of Mexico) Spanish Mr. Calt has the distinction of being the only man with the ability to teach Spanish spoken with a Boston accent. Although Spanish is the only course he teaches at Blake, Mr. Calt is also quite fluent in French and Italian. His pride and joy is the C team, which he coaches in the fall and spring. His conjectures as to the winner of the World Series are awaited each year by his many friends and followers. 16 WILLIAM SCOn LOYE, B.S. (University of Minnesota) Mathematics Mr. Love has been in charge of “intermediate mathematics for several years now. His ability as a teacher has prepared many boys for the headaches of advanced math by giving them a firm foundation in the rudiments of that course. Aside from his duties as an instructor, Mr. Love takes a personal interest in the activities and s|x rts around school. He serves in the capacity of coach or assistant coach for many of the athletic squads as well as judging many school contests. Mr. Love is liked and respected by everyone in school. HEINZ J. OTTO, A.B., A.M. (University of Delaware, University of Indiana) German, Latin In the three years Mr. Otto has been at Blake, his responsibilities have risen in numln-r. Aside from teaching German and Latin, he has the task of conducting the symphony minded students to the University for concerts three times yearly. His German classes are especially interesting, for, having been born in Germany himself. Mr. Otto has many stories to complement his course. In the fall Mr. Otto coaches the touch football group and in winter, the general sports group. His ability to teach a foreign language is respected by all his students. DeETTE C. GENUNG, B.O. (Minneapolis College of Music. Moorhead State Teachers College, University of Minnesota. Colorado State College of Education) Remedial Reading Many of the boys in school are grateful to Mrs. Genting for her assistance in the past, for Mrs. Guiung is well known for her ability to improve tin-speed and accuracy of those boys who have trouble with reading. Concentrating on vocabulary building as well as speed in reading, Mrs. Genung has helped many boys overcome handicaps and has prepared them well for ensuing English courses. 17 FREDERICK J. WIGGINTON, A.B., S.T.D. (College of St. Thomas, Seabury Western Seminary, Northwestern University, University of Chicago. University of Wisconsin) Speech, Bible History Bible History and Public Speaking are the two fields Mr. Wigginton knows best. His PS classes are supplemented by his many humorous anecdotes, and his ability in teaching that field was shown by the many excellent chajK ! talks given by Juniors and Seniors this year. He has been an able assistant to Mr. Parks and is liked and respected by the entire student body. MARTIN H. BEST, B.S. (University of Minnesota) Biology, General Science This fall Mr. Best entered his second year at Blake and his first year in the new biology lab. His biology classes are made interesting through his efforts to supplement the course with movies, field trips, Health Day conventions, and the foetal pigs, ready for dissection. Mr. Best is also well known for liis ability on the school trampoline where he may he seen throughout the year with the general sports group demonstrating feats of skill. RICHARD Z. VAN SANTVOORD, A.B. (Williams) Latin In two years at Blake. Mr. Van Santvoord has gained the respect of all who know him. Aside from preparing the younger lads for a year or so of Latin with Mr. Foss, he assumes his role of head coach of the mighty JV football team. In the winter he coaches hockey and in the spring, baseball. Mr. Van San'voord is truly one of the outstanding men in the faculty. 18 PHILIP L. MARTIN, A.B. (Williams) Mathematics In his two years at Blake, Mr. Martin has gained the friendship of every student in school. Aside from his duties as a mathematics teacher to the younger hoys, lie has ably assisted Mr. Van Santvoord in coaching the powerful JV football team in the fall. In the winter he coaches the JV hockey team, being an expert in that held himself. His personality and ability are respected by every student at Blake. FRANCIS L. JOHNSON, B.S. (University of Minnesota) Manual Arts Mr. Johnson is a relatively new addition to the Blake faculty. Two years ago he came to Blake from the University of Minnesota where he had studied Industrial Arts. During these two years he has done a hue job training lx ys from the first to the eighth grade in Manual Arts. W ith the advantages of the new shop Mr. Johnson’s training is ys preparation. JOHN B. HEALD, A.B. (Yale. University of Grenoble) French. Latin Mr. J. B. Ileald is one of the new tncinliers of the faculty this year, moving into the French and Latin departments. From his first day in these departments. he has impressed all his students, especially his French students, with his energy and devotion to the subject. It is his ability to convey his genuine enthusiasm to the students that wins him respect n his classes. This enthusiasm combined with his paik and light sense of humor make him a real asset to the faculty. invaluable m the younger 19 WILLIAM P. GREGORY, A.B. (Wesleyan University) English, Glee Club, Dramatics In his first year at Blake, Mr. Gregory accomplished just what he set out to do, namely organizing a new Glee Club and directing the dramatics group in putting on some brilliant productions. Mr. Gregory's success in reviving a Glee Club which had been inactive for a number of years was amazing. Being an excellent singer himself, Mr. Gregory persuaded a number of the boys to join forces with him and produced a new Glee Club. The plays produced by the dramatics group were also indicative of his ability and popularity among the students. Jean Lorraine Dewey, B.M. (MacPhail College of Music) Music CARETAKERS Edward J. Brown .. Mathias C. Meyer .. Fred J. Ewing....... George M. Miles .. Harry A. Ricliardson Emil F. Bren........ Kathinka Jacobsen .. ...................Engineer .....Supervisor of Grounds .........Assistant Engineer | Lower School Engineers Field House Superintendent .Senior School Housekeeper DINING HALL HELP Anna Bohach.....................................Head Cook Catherine HoIjkt ..........................Assistant Cook Martha Torman .............................Head Waitress ♦Helfrid Johnson .....................Dining Room Assistant Clara Hagel.........................Dining Room Assistant Beulah Swanlund.....................Dining Room Assistant Ann Peterman ..............................Pantry Assistant ♦On leave of absence until April 14. Mrs. Emma Doerr has iK'cn serving as a substitute. 20 Hack Row: Miss Yoth, Miss X el son. Miss Hiniker. Front Row: Miss Berglund, Miss Xcilson. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Lillian Olivia Berglund - -- -- -...............................Dietitian (Gregg School, University of Minnesota, Columbia) Cecilia Hiniker, B.S................................Librarian, Accountant (University of Minnesota School of Business) Mary Frances Neilson, A.B....................Secretary to the Headmaster (Wells College) Marilyn Norene Voth............................- - Assistant Secretary (Minnesota School of Business) Shirley Ann Nelson...................................Assistant Secretary (Minnesota School of Business) Nancy Stevenson Lane......................Secretary of the Lower School (Pine Manor) 21 Seniors Back Row: Mithun, L.: C’agley. T.; Vennum; Mattson; Xewhall; Bush; Huntting; Spencer; Simonson. Middle Row: Regan; Herman; Cote; MeGandy; HefFelfinger, J.; Woodhead; Bickelhaupt, B.; Hollander, R.; Melamed. Front Row: Sten ; (irossman; Gillette; Losby; Mr. Butler; Hale; Wong; Wurtele: Dorn, E. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Far hack in the W ar years of 1943 did the present class of 1952 have its Ix-ginnings when two pudgy little rascals named Tom Cagley and Burt Grossman first started wandering through the delapidated halls of the old Lower School. The next year certainly must have lx en a memorable one in the chronicle of this class as Jack Heflfelfinger and ng W'urtele, sportsmen extraordinary, first practiced their famous fishing stories on such lads as Doug McGandy, master debater. and Tom Vennum, the class musician. Jovial Boh Cote came out of the wilds of Edina to he joined by Bill “Tycoon Melamed, and John Regan—cartoonist. Another addition to that sixth grade was Kdda Wong, who, they say, started his first day at Blake by calmly trisecting an angle with no more fanfare than a slight cough and adjustment of his glasses. Next into the ranks came “Home Brew” Hollander, “Bullet Don Bush. “Mumbles” Mattson, and “Repulse Don Xewhall. The year 1947 stressed quality not quantity as “Honky Mithun, scholar and master of the hank account, started the daily journey from Edina. loiter that year, “Dashing Dick Cardozo, trainman Hugh Huntting, and just plain Bick lx came the newest seekers of an education. 1948 was a fateful one for this year’s senior class as Headbov Ernie Dorn, Union President Jim Woodhead. “Governor John Sten. and cameraman Jack Spencer, were joined by those two Kenwood inseparables. Class President Rog Hale and School Leader Pete Gillette. 24 1949 brought two more worthy members into the fold when Book” Losby and Walt Simonson entered in the fall of 1949. Last addition to the class of 1952 was John Herman, who started Blake later in the year. Although the class of 1952 will not leave any all-time records in athletics, scholarship, or extra-curricular activities, certain individuals have done outstanding work in each field. However, we believe that this year's Senior Class will be rememl ered by students and faculty alike as an exceptionally well balanced and congenial group. We have tried to set. not by our words so much as by our actions, an example of leadership for the rest of the school to follow. Our relationship with Faculty and underclassmen has been at a superlative degree at all times. We would like to sincerely thank the Faculty for the patience and help they have shown us in our stay at Blake, and we hope that their labors will bear fruit in the future. For the second time in as many years, the class of 1952 chose Mr. Don W. Butler as its class advisor. I bis thankless job must always be handled by a person with the utmost patience, tact, and diligence. Such has been Mr. Butler. His advice and direction during class meetings has lieen wise and prudent at all times. Our class will always remember him as a friend, leader, and advisor. We hope that this remembrance will in some way recompense Mr. Butler for the help he has given us. 25 Mr. hitler. Class Advisor George Barnard Bickelhaupt, III Entered Blake in 1948 Hockey VI, V; Tennis; J.V. Football. “I am that sadly susceptible male; I’m Romeo, Romeo. —Fred Neuion Scott Minnesota As the Ml sounds for the beginning of special help, the lethargy of the senior room is broken by a streak of red plaid jacket heading for the door. After a cautious look through the special periscoi to see if the halls are clear, the owner of the red plaid jacket dashes off to the parking lot to l egin another successful afternoon of play skipping. In this way does Hick succeed where others fail in the art of escaping the clutches of Messrs. Parks and Wigginton. However, not all of Kick's afternoons are spent at this pastime for he lias adorned the hockey rinks since his freshman year, earning two letters in this sport. Despite many disappointments on the football field, he has kept fighting and playing on the J.V. field, adding much to that team’s success. Versatility has been his forte, for in the spring, he wields a tennis racket or baseball bat with equal dexterity. And, some day, we will perhaps read of his winning of the ABC Bowling Tournament, for he is a howler of no mean repute. Evidence of Pick's scholastic abilities may be found in the fact that he went far in the competition for an N.R.O.T.C. scholarship. Socially, Hick has established a widespread reputation which has made him the target of many a Sound and Fury dart. Of all of Barney’s qualities, however, the most outstanding is his ability to remain good-natured and friendly in the face of kidding from all angles. Mav success follow you wherever you go, Kick! Donald Lyman Bush Entered Blake in 1946 President Dramatics Association; Glee Club VI; Lamb Latin Prize II. “Anything half done ... is not done at all.”—Lord Chesterfield Dartmouth Everything jovial Don works on at Blake is well organized and run off to perfection. He has no fear of hard work, and expects no reward for his toil. Don not only supervised the actual production of the One-Act Plays this year, hut also took the part of Bottom in “Pyrannts and Thishe.” Each of these jobs was a full-time occupation, hut Bushy discharged them both very well. Don has an exceptional mind for details, and under his direction nary a trifle was left uncared-for in the I).A. this year. Don has always !)ecn eager to help a fellow student or a fellow worker. Many an international problem has been solved by a seminar in Interlachen Park. Likewise, if someone forgot a prop or costume, Don saw to it that the necessary item was in the right place on time. At one time or another. Don has helped everyone in the I).A. out of a tight situation. Almost every morning Don can he heard in the Senior Room giving someone a suggestion for the plays or a hint about last year s client exam. It � s a pleasure to he Don’s associate in any kind of work. We are sure that Don will he successful at Dartmouth, and we wish him all the luck in the world. “DONNIE” “D0NB00SH” “BUSHY” i r Thomas Myron Cagley Kntereci Hlake in 1943 Golf V, VI—Captain VI; Glee Club VI; Hockey VI; Waiter VI. (). I am stahb'd with laughter.” —Shakespeare Oberlin Upon driving away from school any weekday afternoon, one might behold a strange sight down on the “A” team field. For there is an ambitious looking character batting a golf ball back and forth down the field. W ho is this bear for punishment? Why Tom Cagley of course. And why is lie doing all this work on the A” field. W ell, although some say it is all jiart of a scheme to trim off a few pounds, the truth is that Tom is the captain of the 1952 golf team, and lie is merely perfecting bis shots for the next match. However, this common incident is really typical of the jolly individual pictured above. For this winter, lie started the hockey season as a hard-working defenseman on the J.V. squad. Hut, midway in the season, Coach Galbraith needed another defenseman. So up came Cag—and started out by scoring a goal in bis first game, and becoming a real asset for the rest of the season. A well-known member of the senior class, many recognize ”pear-sha| e by bis natty selection of Hawaiian sports shirts and bow ties; while others can spot him a block off bv bis high-piercing cackle of humor. Indeed, it is his lively sense of humor that enlivens many a dull moment at the waiter’s table. Tweezers was one of the charter members of the class of 1952. and in all those years seemed content to spend his weekends “out wit da boys”; but this year Cag fooled us all and became one of the first to lose his ring. A very able student,Tom’s name has often adorned the Honor Roll, despite the rigors of cliem. physics, and senior math. One of the most pleasant dispositioned fellows in the class. Tom Cagley is headed for success at Olxrlin. “SNAGS” “TWEEZERS” “CAG” 28 Richard Nunez Cardozo Entered Blake in 1948 Cum Laudc; Business Manager Dramatics Association; Manager Varsity Football and Basketball VI. “Far be it from me to insult the pun! —H ugo Carleton If, in the midst of a Senior Room chess session, a hearty, very-niuch-anuised chuckle is heard to emerge from the pleasant face above, one can be sure of one thing—Dick Cardozo has just enlightened the crowd of kibitzers with one of his remarkable, if not funny, witticisms concerning the surrounding events. Although Dick's puns often draw more of a groan than anything else from his listeners, he must be considered as some sort of wit in the class of 52. During his career at Blake, Dick has made a name for himself in many fields. As a scholar, Dick has always been among the top five in the class, and has always helped in keeping the class average high. After serving faithfully in the Dramatics Association for three years, Dick finished his sojourn at Blake as business manager of the Association. At this task Dick did an admirable job to better the financial standing of the D.A. Although Dick's name has not appeared on the starting line-ups of any school teams, he has heartily supported Blake athletics as the manager of many teams. This year alone, he managed both the varsity football and basketball teams managing to supply the demanding team meml ers with towels, socks—and any other necessary items. As Blake's sole member of the press club, he has furnished the city newspapers with results of Blake athletic events over the past year. To Carleton, where Dick will journey for the next four years, will come one of the finest scholars and citizens of the class of 1952. •SATCHEL----- CARBOZO” •DICK” 29 Robert Thorpe Cote Entered Blake in 1945 Varsity Baseball VI; Dramatics Association Yi. “()ncc to every man and nation comes the moment to decide. ’—Lmvell Carleton Way hack in the days ‘’jellv-helly.” “Whitney.” “powder puff,” and Chief NVonson did this happy individual join our midst. When Boh first entered Blake in the sixth grade he immediately became one of the most genial and popular lads in the class. Xow. as one of the nucleus of the class of 52, he has remained that same genial and popular soul. In his many years at Blake, Bobbo has always supported athletics energetically as he has, at one time or another, been a mainstay on probably every coefficient team in the school. This fall, Bob seemed headed for a fine season as a tackle on the football team, but with a hit of bad luck, he injured his leg and was out for the season. However, despite this disappointment. Bob kept his good nature and again showed his classmates the workings of a truly fine disposition. In the spring, Bob’s baseball abilities have earned him a spot in Mr. Edie's outer garden where lie can be seen hobbling hot grounders with the best of them. Scholastically, Bob is certainly a better-than-average student. In fact, this year lie even ventured into that elite group of lads to try their hands at Senior Math and Physics. Bob’s weekend life is a subject of much discussion and controversy among the Senior Room critics. But despite the constant ribbing he receives. Bob continues on his way, wiser and happier than many of his critics. Wherever Boh g x s next year, he will be surrounded by many friends, for his pleasant disposition can’t help but attract people to him. Ernest Ferdinand Dorn, III Entered Blake in 1948 Head Bov; Football VI. V. IV. Ill-Captain VI: Basketball VI, V. IV. Ill; Baseball VI. V, IV. Ill; IV Form Declamation Contest; Vice President Athletic Association V; Dramatics Association VI; Torch VI; Union VI. “The time to Ik- happy is now, the place to he happy is here, the way to In-happy is to make others so. — ngcrsoll Stanford From the very first day our Head Boy entered Blake, he seemed hound for success on the Hilltop. For in his freshman year, this amazing lad held down a starting position on three varsity teams besides In-ing elected to the position of vice president of his class. Since then, Em has kept up the fine work that he started at Blake. This year, as a climax to his athletic career, he captained the successful football team and won the Williams Trophy at the season’s end. Athletics are not Em's only interest, however, as lie has left his mark on many other fields of Blake activities. For the past two years, he lias been a stalwart member of lie Union, and in this time lias managed to hriln- the officers into calling on him for a minimum of extemporaneous speeches. His speaking ability, although the cause of constant mirth in the Senior Room, cannot he overlooked. For when he was a Sophomore, Em mounted the platform and walked away with the Fourth Form Declamation Contest. In the field of dramatics. Butch has lieen on the stage crew for the i ast two seasons, never failing to drop the curtain or pull the lights in the middle of a crucial scene. Cake has not confined his leadership ability to school alone though, as lie lias been apjxjinted president of that nefarious group known as “the no ring club. So wherever Ernie might venture for his college days, his athletic frame and bright smile will he appreciated as much as it will Ik- missed at Blake. Earle Peter Gillette, Jr. Entered Blake in 1948 Cum Laudc; Student Council VI, V; Business Manager Publications VI; Football VI. V; Basketball VI, V; Baseball VI, V—Captain VI; Union; Glee Club VI; Waiter VI, V. IV. Ill; Dramatics Association VI, Nothing succeeds like success.” —French Proverb Princeton Peeety! Pececter!! Here conies Peter Cottontail!!! Amidst these cheers, a puzzled looking individual named Peter Gillette wanders into the Senior Room each morning and with a grin on his face wonders to himself what he has done this time. For Pill has that unfailing knack of getting himself into unbelievable jams of one sort or another. He has, over four years at Blake, become the butt of a great percentage of his classmates’ jokes. It is through his amazing ability to remain good-natured at the most trying moments that Pete has won the complete respect of his classmates. In every field of school life he has left a brilliant record, holding three major offices in his senior year and maintaining the second highest average in the class. As an athlete, Pete is one of the school’s best for he was a key man on the football field; a veteran guard on the basketball team; and Captain of this year’s baseball squad. As a lover of the long weekend, Pete also stands out, for despite rumors to the contrary, lie very often comes out victorious in those Saturday night tussles that have enlivened Sound and Fury this year. There have been outstanding hoys at Blake in the past, but few will be remembered so long by faculty, underclassmen, and classmates as Peter Gillette. Burton David Grossman Entered Blake in 1943 Stage Manager Dramatics Association VI; Class President III; Football VI, V: Basketball VI. V; Tennis VI, V; Union; Captain Browns ’I; Waiter VI; Glee Club VI. “I asked of him, t’other day. what to a «r - novice he could say of courtship, love, and matrimony?”—John Saxe Oberlin “I have seldom seen . . . and with this statement, the jolly individual pictured above again relates to his laughter-convulsed comrades the latest incident of his fourth period class. For nine years now, Burt has l een without a doubt the class comedian with his lively imitations and animations. As the years progressed at Blake, Burt developed into not only a comic, hut also an athlete and leader. For in his junior year, he won three varsity sports letters, excelling at football and tennis. As the chief stage manager of the Dramatics Association, Burt has held one of the most important positions in the school, for it is on him that the success of the Dramatic Association productions depends. As a member of the Union, he has distinguished himself by acting as secretary for the last half of this year. However, Burt’s greatest interests and talents seem to lie outside of school. As a sailor on Dike Calhoun, Burt may he seen churning the waves in his mighty “D” during the summer months. Let’s see, we seem to have forgotten something?? Oh, yes. Burt has a girl. Yes, Burt may he seen any Fridav afternoon dreamily staring at his watch and counting the minutes until he can head his white Chevrolet toward the wilderness of Edina. As the self-appointed critic of the “situation” in these parts, Burt is always willing to set some of his wayward classmates straight. W ith all these accomplishments, this happy lad cannot help but he a success wherever he goes. Roger Loucks Hale Entered Blake in 1948 President Senior Class; Editor Publications VI; President Athletics Association VI; Football VI, V; Hockey VI. V, IV; Tennis VI, V — Manager VI: Union: Dramatics Association VI, V, III; Waiter VI, V, IV—Hcadwaitcr VI. “With my pen and my tongue I shall conquer this world.”—Bryan Amherst “Well, it’s been nice talking to you boys, and you can believe at least half of what I said. and with this, Tall Tale Hale” ends another glamorous story of one of his many weekend adventures. However. Rog has other interests besides weekend activities. As president of his church youth group on Sunday nights, he has tried to convert many of his wayward classmates, with little success. In spite of all the kidding he takes, Rog has become a much respected leader not only in his own class, but also in school affairs. lie has been the middle man between administration and upperclassmen, and has proved himself capably as president of this year’s class. His athletic prowess as Mr. Offense” and his physical stature have been the subjects for many locker room discussions. These debates are always climaxed with a statement from Rog: How you boys do exaggerate. During his four years at Blake, Rog has made a name for himself in many fields. In Senior Room chess games, Rogue rates as one of the best; his job of producing a TORCH on time and seeing that “Sound and Furv has no items about Mr. R. Hale is probably one of the most nerve-racking in the school. Although his fellow waiters rate him as the worst headwaiter since Sandburg, Rog is really a hard worker and is often willing to set the table two or three times a week. His quick wit and rare sense of humor are a Hale trademark. These qualities, together with his amiable personality and candid opinions of life, will carry Rogue to great heights. In fact, the name of R. L. Hale may someday he compared in the field of writing to that of G. B. Shaw. For who knows?—with Rog anything can happen. John Hugo Heffelfinger Entered Blake in 1944 Football VI, V; Swimming VI, V. IV. Ill—Captain IV; Golf V; Baseball VI; Captain of Whites VI; Glee Club VI; I’nion; Dramatics Association VI. “I have laid aside business, and gone a-fishing. —Walton Stanford “Oh, for a trout stream! and with these words, Jack gazes out of the Senior Room windows trying to forget the monotonous routine of school. Jack is a true sportsman and loves nothing better than wading the trout streams of Wisconsin or fishing the waters of Minaki, Ontario, his summer home and first love. Along with bis love for fishing, Jack is an outstanding athlete. This fall he was a rugged linebacker and offensive end on the football team, and in the spring he uses his natural ability to pitch for the baseball team. During the cold winter months he has followed Heffelfinger tradition and spent four years swimming for Johnny Hartmann's mermen. This year, as a climax to his swimming career, he captained the swimmers and led the team to many a victory. However, Jack has not been satisfied with merely a fine athletic record, for in his years at Blake, he has supported many school activities enthusiastically. Among these activities is the glee club, where his high tenor voice may be heard in true “monochlordiotone fashion. Perhaps the most outstanding of Kygo's attributes is his keen sense of humor and ability to throw his fellow “inmates into convulsions over descriptions of fire-fighting in the North woods, or the latest happening in the chemistry section. With his desire to get away from the land of the snow and ice, Jack lias chosen Stanford as the college of his first choice. Jack is a member of the class of '52 who will truly be missed next year for he has left a fine record and made many friends in true Heffelfinger fashion. John Russell Herman Entered Blake in 1950 Debating VI. “I agree, in general, with my friend on the other side of the room.'’ —Edivard Everett Hale Carleton When John entered Blake in the fourth form, he brought with him a fine sense of humor, and a remarkably good-natured personality. Many times, in the past year, has Herm surprised his friends in the Senior Room with quick comebacks on the surrounding discussions. Perhap the most amazing of John’s personal characteristics is his good naturedness at all times. Many are the occasions when he has casually tossed off one of his classmate’s perverted pranks, realizing all the time that “boys will he hoys.” While Herm has not engaged in many extracurricular activities, he has made a valuable contribution to the Blake School Debating team. W hen John rtr t went out for the debating team, he found himself at an extreme handicap because he was battling against experienced men. But, in a fashion typical to John, determination and hard work won out, for at the end of the season, John was one of the “cogs of the team. With his clear and logical viewpoint, he was able to win a “superior” rating, and become one of the four contestants in the school debate. Scholastically, John is surely one of the hardest workers in the class, with definite leanings toward the history and English departments. One of the leaders of the chess movement, Herm could be seen laboriously contemplating the next move in many a grueling match. If John decides on Carleton next year, this school will receive as conscientious and sincere an individual as the class of 52 has to offer. Roger Wayne Hollander Entered Blake in 1946 Editor of Call O’ Pan VI; Photographer V; Hockey VI, V; Tennis VI. IV; Glee Club VI, V, IV, III; Dramatics Association VI. “Nothing is more vulgar than haste. —Emerson Yale Hollander? Hollander?? Has anyone seen Hollander??? And so starts another exam session as the master in charge scratches his head and wonders where Roger Hollander is. But why worry? There’s still thirty seconds left before the exams start. Ah yes, here he conies now, tooth brush in hand, eyelids propped open, and still in his pajamas, but ready to take the exam. Perhaps this is exaggeration, but what senior will forget that morning of the winter-term English exam when Rog requested the Senior Room to be still so that he could finish Forsyte Saga. Yes, Rog is the casual sort who somehow seems to be able to leave things up to the last minute and still do a fine job. As a perfectionist in his work, he has impressed all those who have worked with him on the Torch and Call O’Pan. A lover of the fine arts, Rog has been called upon to play the piano in the annual Christmas program for the last three years. As a hunting and skiing companion, Hollie has no match, for his unlabeled bottles of home made “cider have warmed many a stomach on cold fall mornings. Another of Rog’s varied interests seems to lx in the field of athletics where he has won three tennis letters and two hockey letters. One of the most well-rounded, popular, and talented niemlx-rs of the class of '52 is Rog. and we’re going to miss him. 37 Hugh Campbell Huntting Entered Blake in 1948 Winner Williams Theme Contest VI: President of Class IV. “A merry heart tnaketh a cheerful countenance.’ —Proverb McGill “Say, who let this sheepdog into the Senior Room?” demands an indignant senior, as a shaggy-looking creature enters the hallowed room. Imagine the senior’s consternation when the shaggy-looking creature, with a snap of his head, shakes the hair from over his face and reveals himself to be none other than Hugh Huntting. Hughy is one of these rare fellows who doesn’t know the word dislike, for he likes everyone and everyone likes Hugh. Evidence of Hugh’s fortitude is shown by the fact that he has kept his sense of humor and pleasant laugh despite four years of Latin and bus-riding. Hugh’s main interest outside of school seems to he in studying trains. In fact, he lx came so interested in the subject that he composed a train story, “Runaway.” good enough to win the William’s Theme Contest. To McGill College in Montreal, Hugh will soon lx traveling. May we wish you the lx-st of luck, Hugh. You're a great guy! HUGHIE” “HUGE” 38 David Bagley Losby Entered Blake in 1949 Vice President of Class VI; Class President V; Football VI, V; Basketball VI, V — Captain VI; Baseball VI; Union; Dramatics Association VI; Glee Club VI; Waiter VI, V; Union President VI. “Not by years but by disposition is w i sdon i acqu i red. ’ ’—Pla ulus Dartmouth The first appearance that this pleasant-looking individual made at Blake was on the football field in the fall of 1949. Although he didn’t make the football team in bis sophomore year, be did lay the foundations of an admirable record at Blake. For in that year. Dave gained the friendship and respect of practically everyone in the school and became a class leader and member of the Union. In the next year, lie again went out for football and this time lie stayed. In fact, he started every game of the 1950 and 1951 seasons at left tackle. This year lie was without doubt the “backbone of the 1951 line.” Many were the times that bis 190 pound frame crashed through the op]X)sition to stop a crucial play. However, Book’s athletic abilities extend to other fields also, for be was the crack forward and captain of the 1952 basketball squad. In the spring of this year, Book amazed them all by bolding down a first base position on the lw sc ball team. However, Book does not use all bis athletic talents for these well-known sports, for be is also one of the outstanding trampoline men in this area. In fact, lie was quoted in Sound and Fury this fall as saying that lie was willing to lxmnce with anybody. Dave’s popularity with bis classmates is evident as lie was president of the class last year, and vice-president this year. In extra-curricular activities Book lias also shown interest as he has been a member of the stage crew for two years and the Glee Club during this year. Of all of Dave’s characteristics, however, ]x rhaps the most outstanding is bis good-naturedness and carefree personality. Wherever this lad goes to college for the next four years, lie is sure to lie a success. “poor “LOS” “POOKA” 39 Peter Augustus Mattson Entered Blake in 1946 Time Test Winner VI, V, IV. Ill; Football VI; Swimming VI, V; Glee Club VI. “The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.” —Anonymous Harvard Clouds of words fill the Senior Room and jxjur out into the corridor. All know that Mattson is again defending his views on current events against the invasion of some disbelievers. Although “Pete” becomes loud and wordy at times (in a good-natured way), his vast knowledge of current affairs cannot Ik- taken lightly; for he has won awards for four years in the annual Time Test. This otherwise quiet boy climbed from the lowlands of Edina to arrive here on the hill in 1946. In his six years at Blake “Mumbles” has built up a fine record for himself in every phase of school life. His name appears regularly on the honor roll for both the month and the term. However, “Pete does not limit his triumphs to the scholastic field. He has participated wholeheartedly in all sports programs. And as evidence of his ability in swimming, Peter won the Arthur Improvement Swimming award. Peter also is a staunch supporter of the Glee Club, having lx en a member for three years. Perhaps his greatest asset to success is his good natured-ness. “Pete” can take almost any amount of joking and laugh at himself at the same time. Only when kidded about his few women friends, does “Pete grow flustered and show signs of losing his temper. Harvard will certainly gain when Peter Mattson joins its student body next fall. Douglas Pierce McGandy Entered Blake in 1944 Debating VI: Baseball Manager VI; Glee Club IV; Waiter VI. “In arguing, too, the deflator owned his skill, for even though vanquished he could argue still. —Goldsmith Harvard Upon entering the Senior Room any day after lunch, one might see a strange scene before him. There, hacked up against the far wall is a tall, thin, lad arguing alone against a whole multitude of determined opponents. The impartial onlooker’s first reaction, no doubt, is to sympathize with the harassed lad. but on a second glance he might well join the crowd in arguing against the lone speaker. The tall, thin, lad is none other than Douglas McGandy, the class protagonist and dehater. Doug seems well fitted for arguing his case, whatever it might be. for his lively facial contortions and confident voice accentuate the point he wishes to make. This winter, much to the joy of Mr. Edie, Doug put his natural talents to use on the deflating team. He had a fine season, winning many debates and receiving the rating of “Superior debater. As a climax to the deflating season, Doug led the affirmative team to a crushing victory in the school debate, and won the Strieker Cup for himself. Although athletics were not Doug’s strong point, he did prove to Ik an efficient baseball manager, keeping lost balls and stolen bases to a minimum throughout the season. With his bright attitude toward life and his ability to be at home with anyone, Doug should go a long way at the school of his choice. William Lee Melamed I Entered lilake in 1945 J.V. Football VI; Golf VI. “Courtesy costs nothing.”—Unknown Trinity Emerging from a cloud of dust and the clanging of a “Bermuda Bell,” a green DeSoto convertible roars out of the Blake School parking lot for the golf course. Bill Melamed, a confident smile on his face, is about to conquer Minikahda with another 43. He is now a happy boy, for school is over for another day, and he is about to partake in one of bis favorite pastimes. Bill also likes to drive cars, license or no license, and bis “skill” at the wheel has cost many a member of the Minnetonka driving group a sentence of forty minutes in the “Friday Detail.” As any one can find by talking with him, Bill has an amazing vocabulary, and that vocabulary is the quality that helps him to descrilie his various adventures so colorfully. 11 is scholastic proficency doesn't end with bis vocabulary, however, and if be did not spread himself over such a field of interests, be would surely have been named to flu honor roll more often, for be has tremendous faculties for concentration and learning. He is an avid chess fan and lias defeated such notables as Simonson. I luntting, and Mattson. Bill is also a good speaker, and bis ease and charm on the platform add to the color of bis speeches and announcements. Besides all these abilities and interests, Bill has an active sense of humor, and be is notorious for bis “playful” antics in the Senior Room. Next year. Bill moves on to Trinity where be wishes to gain bis medical degree. Best of luck Bill! Lewis Martin Mithun Entered Blake in 1947 Cum Laudc; Hockey VI, V; Sports K li-tor Torch VI; Treasurer Second Hand Hook Store VI; Dayton Scholastic Award IV; Spanish Award, IV. “Well arranged time is the surest mark of a well arranged mind. —Unknown Princeton Behind this handsome face lies one of the more acute and gifted minds of the senior class. Looks impossible? Well, perhaps, but Goonic has been consistently on the Honor Roll; in fact he won the Dayton Trophy for scholastic achievement in his sophomore year. For years he astounded Mr. Calt with his fluent knowledge of Spanish. His excellent disposition and slv “yeah, sure humor have served him well, but he also can be coolly efficient. As Sports Editor of the Torch, he worked long and hard for the demanding editors and won their complete admiration and respect in the long run. As one of the “corrupt bargain ring which manages the Second-Hand Bookstore, he has done an efficient job despite rumors of “selling short and “flooding the market with worthless stock. Although Honk’s talents do not lean to the athletic side, he has earned two hockey letters through hard play at practically every position on the team. Honk has other interests besides those at school though, for he is one of those strange and often-envied animals in the Senior Class that has “settled down socially. A great advocate of the singling technique, Goonie is always among the first to arrive at all Blake social functions. Honk is without a doubt one of the most amiable lads in the class, and his willingness to help out confused souls with physics, or distraught editors with middle school sports articles has made him many friends. Be prepared Princeton! For with Honk Mithun is coining a gifted mind, will to work, and fine personality. Good luck Honk! “HONK” GOONY” 43 Donald Goff Newhall Entered Blake in 1946 Basketball VI: Golf VI. Y; Dramatics Association VI; Glee Club VI; Waiter VI. “I shall go softly all my years.”—Bible Trinity In 1946. at the age of thirteen, a stalwart, healthv-looking boy bv the name of Donald Goff Newhall entered the hallowed halls of our fair school. His common sense and intelligence started him off well. These two attributes were carried advantageously over to his senior year when all the seniors indulged in chess at one time or another. If you have ever walked into the Senior room and seen someone sweating profusely at one end of the chessboard, the person at the other end is undoubtedly Don Newhall. One of Don's outstanding characteristics is his handsome visage which has charmed members of the fairer sex in such places as St. ( loud, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and good old M inneapolis. Don’s athletic qualities were not revealed until his junior year when he became an important “cog” of Mr. Glenn's golf team. Don also played forward on the varsity basketball team, despite whatever rumors there might he to the contrary. Don's numerous talents, nevertheless, were not all directed toward school activities. He is one of the most rabid ski enthusiasts of the ski-minded senior class. Even to those who know him just slightly, he is a “semi-cat.” Also, his sarcastic humor, instead of creating enemies, has won him many friends. Ilis many fine characteristics, topped by his complete desire to he everyone s friend, will undoubtedlv lead Don to success in later life. John Arthur Regan Entered Blakj in 1945 Football VI, V; Hockey VI, V; Baseball VI; Dramatics Assoc’ation VI; Waiter VI, V—Head Waiter VI. “Direct your legs with your head.” —L nknew, n Colgate Lights! Camera! Action! And the camera rolls as J. Arthur Regan begins another spine-tingling movie thriller: “The Killer in Short Pants.” John’s efforts to bring the silent picture industry hack to its former status will surely succeed if he continues to flood the market with such epics as he has produced in recent years. Already, television has offered him a contract for movies to he used when the sound cable is out of commission. John is the writer, director, producer, and cameraman of his studios, and he has hut one leading man. Proving his ability as an actor, he has had several major roles for the Blake Dramatics Association. John's capabilities are not limited to the acting and movie-making fields, however, for lie is also an avid artist and cartoonist. His |K sters are usually found on the bulletin l� oards advertising a dance or dramatic production (not his own). Despite Shetski’s small frame, he was an outstanding hack for the Glennmen last fall, and in the winter lie turned his talents to hockey where lie sent the puck flying wildly in all directions. In the spring, John plays first base on the liaseball team, and his speed makes him always a dangerous man on the bases. “Reeg has a reputation for outstanding chapel speeches which are always sources of interest and humor for the rest of the boys. John’s easy ways and winning characteristics will surely make him a success in college, where lie will carry on his talents of artist, actor, and athlete. “SHETSKr “SHETINSKI” “REEG” 45 Walter Ernest Simonson Entered Blake in 1949 Debating VI, V; Waiter VI, V, IV. “Let each man to himself and all will l e well.”—Dreiser M innesota Checkmate! With this, Walter brings still another chess game to a sweeping climax, retaining his hold on the senior room championship. This, however, is certainly not Walt’s exclusive interest, as any senior can tell you. For the past two years, Walt has been a mainstay on the debating team, well known for his quick mind and uncanny ability to make even the other team believe that he has the debate signed, sealed, and delivered. Walt played for a short time on the J.V. basketball team last year, but soon found that his interests and abilities led him to debating. He has also played intramural football and tennis. Another of Walt’s talents lies in the waiting held where he has unmercifully snatched plates for the past three years. Despite the extremely heavy scholastic load heaped upon him, Walt has managed to do a great deal of work on his yellow Buick. the terror of all Minneapolis pedestrians. The University will soon learn that it is receiving a good student, fine speaker, and true friend. John Boyd Spencer Entered Blake in 1948 Tennis VI, V; Photographer VI, V; J.V. Hockey VI. “I will face life as it comes, and let no things bother me. —Maxims Minnesota Flash! Pop!! And Spencer takes another snap at an “open house” as the dazed subject wonders to himself what the blackmail price on this one will Ik . While Jack hasn’t yet resorted to this means of making a profit on his pictures, he easily could, for his many pictures taken around the school and at various weekend social functions reveal shocking and unknown facts about supposedly innocent Blakeites. On the serious side, the job of cameraman for the Torch and Call O’Pan is one of the hardest and most time consuming jobs in the entire school. For the past two years, Jack has handled the job expertly and conscientiously in a manner that has left the board deeply indebted to him. His pictures have been so good, in fact, that at the annual Star and Tribune clinic this fall, the Star pointed out that the Blake football action pictures were among the most outstanding they had seen in high school newspapers. However, photography is just one of Jack’s many interests. A great lover of the outdoors, Jack can always be counted upon, if given fifteen minutes notice, to add his carefree, pleasant personality to the hunting, fishing, or skiing party leaving town for the weekend. It is this pleasant personality which has made Jack a favorite of the Senior Room for he always has a friendly word and smile for everyone, plus an ability to see the lighter side of every situation. To a swell guy, we all wish the best of luck! “RATTOOTH” “JACK” “SPENCE” 47 John Paul Sten Kntered Blake in 1948 Student Council VI; Managing Editor Publications VI; Secretary Athletic Association VI; President Second Hand Bookstore VI; Football VI; Basketball VI; Baseball VI; Union; Glee Club VI; Dramatics Association VI, V, IV, III; Waiter VI. V, IV. III. The only way to have a friend is to Ik one. —Emerson Carleton Step right up folks, line forms to the left! Mo pushing, no crowding, you’ll all get a chance to see him. Here he is, folks, Blake's own John Paul Sten. And proud of John indeed are his many friends and admirers at Blake. For John is one of those rare fellows whose engaging personality and genuine friendly attitude towards everyone whom he meets has made him more friends than many people can boast in a lifetime. It was these amazing qualities which took John to Gopher Boy’s State this summer, a complete stranger on the first day and a leader of over 200 boys from every part of Minnesota at the end of four days. Besides being Governor of Boy's State. John was one of two hoys to represent our state at Boy’s Nation in Washington, I). C, where he also made many friends. As for John’s activities in four years at Blake, his record stands for itself. He has been active in more extra-curricular activities than any other hoy in the school, besides earning three varsity S| orts letters and maintaining a high average. Perhaps John’s most outstanding quality is his spirit of fellowship and team play which resulted in his teammates voting him the Pearson-Selover basketball trophy awarded each year to the player showing the most sportsmanship throughout the season. We all know that John will succeed in college as in high school, and we are only sorry that we all won’t be able to spend the next four years with him. Thomas Vennum, Jr. Entered Blake in 1944 Circulation Manager Publications VI; Glee Club V1; Debating VI; Dramatics Association VI, V. “Talent is that which is in a man’s power. —Rousseau Yale Many years ago there entered Blake a lad who was destined to he one of the truly talented members of the class of 52. That hoy was Tom Vennum. He has many abilities, but they are all outdone by his proficiency in the musical field, loin starts off each day by playing the school organ for the morning chapel service. During his study periods he can often be found pounding out jazz time on a piano, while a group of awestruck onlookers heat time to the music. Tom prefers jazz, but on request he will render a selection of the “Begin the Beguine style (slightly jazzed-up of course). He also plays the accordion, saxaphone, clarinet, drums, Congo drums, and bass fiddle. Tom plays these instruments mostly by ear, improvising his own chords. His music is the center of attraction at every open house, and he has become famous—or notorious—for his jazz sessions. He has put this musical knowledge to other use too, for he has obtained music for Blake dances for the past two years. Tom’s other abilities are numerous. He is an outstanding speaker, as has been brought out by his debating career at Blake. He has written steadily for the Torch for three years, and he is one of the more prominent members of the “Blake Dramatics Guild. One of the better students of the class of '52. his name is often found on the honor roll. Yale’s gain is Blake’s loss when Tom Vennum takes his many outstanding abilities and talents to college next year. Edward Wong Entered Blake in 1945 Valedictorian; Athletic Store Manager VI; Secretary-Treasurer Senior Class. “Words that come few arc seldom wasted in vain.”—Unknown Minnesota “Say Ed, what did ya get for that first answer?” Adjusting his glasses slightly, Ed pauses a moment and then comes hack with the correct solution to the problem of the day. Both the masters at Blake School and his classmates recognize Eddie as a student of a brilliant dye, a member of the class of 1952 of whom they are most proud. Ed has topped the class honor roll time and again since his entrance at Blake in September 1945, and has often won honors as the highest ranking boy in the Upper School. It has often l een said of a fellow. “He knows a little about everything,” but in Ed’s case we go a step further, for Ed seems to know a lot about everything. Those of us who spend spare moments studying automotive achievements, engine performance, acceleration tests, aeronautical statistics, and the like, stop short in our discussions on these subjects when Edward enters the ring. Why let Ed know how little we know? Eddie is recognized as a quiet soul, perhaps localise few of his classmates do as much deep thinking. Our friend Wong is looked upon as a combination walking dictionary, dependable reference source, settler of arguments, and an all-round terrific guy. Here’s to a fine fellow who will go far in his chosen way. 50 James Jordan Woodhead Entered Blake in 1948 Hockey VI, V; Union VI—President VI: Dramatics Association VI; Torch VI; Glee Club VI. “Life is not so short but that there is always time enough for courtesy.” —Emerson Stanford Until the Senior year, few of Jim's classmates actually realized or knew the true Jim. Since 1948 he had been quietly doing his work, going in his own direction, and asking no favors. Then suddenly in his Senior year, the real Jim emerged and immediately became a class leader. The first evidence of this evolution probably came at the opening bull session of the year, where Jim’s subtle humor and witty remarks stood out. Next came Jim’s tremendous interest and participation in extra-curricular activities, as he was a charter member of the new Glee Club and an active writer for the Torch. But perhaps the most outstanding of Woody’s many accomplishments this year was that day when he decided, completely on his own. to help the struggling magazine subscription drive. Hands in his pockets, and dressed in his best tweeds, Jim ambled up to the platform and delivered an unforgettable ten minute oration without notes on why all Blake students should go out and sell subscriptions. The next day brought sales up 50% ! Socially, Woody again surprises us all, for he never fails to appear unannounced at the dances with the most ravishing date on the floor. His popularity with his classmates is evident as he was elected to the Union this fall, and four months later took over as President. As a hard-working, conscientious student; a gifted and popular leader; and a fine, gracious friend. Jim has been an outstanding member of the class of 1952. Christopher Angus Wurtele Entered Blake in 1944 Cum Laude; Football VI; Hockey VI, V, IV, III—Captain VI: Baseball VI; Torch VI; Union; Glee Club VI; Dramatics Association VI. V. “I heard a laugh—Gad!—A laugh so merry that I had to laugh myself. Yale Scene: Blake parking lot. Time: 6:00 p.m. any Wednesday evening. Characters: Five hungry members of a Blake driving group. Finally the last lights go off in the school, and a medium sized lad dressed from top to bottom in war surplus jackets, hoots, and gloves, ambles down the path. But wait! He has forgotten his hockey stick. Ten minutes and two janitors later, he appears at the car and enters into the discussion as if nothing was wrong. Who can this he? Why, none other than Angus Wurtele. Although this incident is surely exaggeration, as Angus himself will tell you, Ang’s part in the notorious Kenwood driving group is irreplaceable There is perhaps no other lad in the senior class who can amuse the other inmates as Ang can, for his contagious laugh alone can cause others to laugh, even though they might not appreciate the full value of the anecdote. Angus is the sportsman of the class of 1952 as he seems to be an expert on practically all forms of hunting, fishing, sailing, skiing, mountain-climbing, etc. His winning of the Dartmouth Hockey Trophy climaxed a brilliant four years on the varsity team. Besides all these achievements, Angus has managed to keep his marks high during his entire stay at Blake. As a leader and friend of the highest character and ability Angus has left his mark on Blake. Good Luck, Ang! SENIOR IDIOSYNCRASIES BICKELHAUPT BUSH....... CAGLEY ..... CARDOZO .... COTE ...... DORN ....... GILLETTE .. GROSSMAN .... HALE....... HEFFELFINGER HERMAN...... HOLLANDER ... HUNTTING .... LOSBY ..... MATTSON ... McGANDY..... MELAMED.... MITHUN .... NEWHALL.... REGAN ...... SIMONSON .... SPENCER ... STEN........ VENNUM .... WONG........ WOOD HEAD ... WURTELE.... ............Our Sympathy ..........Busy, busy, busy .................. Tweezers ..................... Satch .................Indecision ................... Peaches ............... Fuzzy-wuzzy ............. Anniversaries .................Tall tales .... Client— (%? $-------) ............Ya, ya, that’s ok .................... Manana .......... Canadian Pacific ..................Triscuits .. “Mninhinuuinnbinzzuzsh” .............Mastor debater ......“See you in a week ......Joint Bank Account ....................Winimin “Lowlid Looie the Lunatic ............... Herpetology “With a morbid propensity ...............Term papers ................. Jizz-Jazz .. “97?—that’s too had, Ed ..“Snoozing?—Good grief! ............ Straight dope 53 Underclassmen FIFTH FORM Hack How: Riddiford. McCrea, Heffelfinger C., Evans, Ford. Hoies, Schmitt, Deinard, Scherer. Middle Row: Hyde. Swan, Cargill, Olmsted, Keefe, Dietz, Ritchie J., Stenson, Raugust, Hro.vn J.. Fink. Front Row: Thomson, Nightingale, Kelbv, Ueland M., Mr. Glenn, Yeates, Lampe. Holcombe. Larson P., McCaull 1). FIFTH FORM Last fall the class of ‘53 started school with the addition of no new members. As a result of the class elections held soon after school began, Ueland was elected president; Yeates, vice president; and Lampe, secretary-treasurer. The class ranked high scholastically, occasionally topping the school. There were several outstanding students: McCaull. Lampe, McCrea, Yeates, and Deinard. Interest in extra-curricular activities was very high. Besides participating in school organizations such as glee club, dramatics and publications, the class was very successful in their own projects. Two highly entertaining dances were produced by the Junior Class; they were the Spring Dance and the Junior-Senior Prom. Junior members of the Union were Stenson, Ritchie, I-arson, Evans, Hyde, and Ueland. The fifth form Student Council members were Ritchie and Evans. Last autumn, the class showed much interest in football. 'The season was climaxed by the annual football dinner at which Dick Stenson was named next year’s captain. In all three winter sports there was good representation from the Junior class. In the spring, many of the boys played baseball and some played on the tennis team which was captained by Joe Ritchie. At the beginning of the year, the class elected Mr. Glenn as class advisor. Throughout the year, he devoted much of his time to the class and the interests of the class. The class is very grateful for his patient assistance at all times. Mark Ueland, President 57 ’J1 00 FOURTH FORM Back Row: McDonald; Cullen; Andersen; Gamell; Haines; Heegaard; Skinner; Van Dusen, 1 .; Thomson; Peterson; Bickelhaupt; Truesdell: Grundy; Cleveland: Mitchell. Middle Row: Priest; Dwinnell; Bodem; Kelhy, D.; Rice; Platt; Atwood; Winget; Burnett; Ltindholm; Bergstrom; Overholt: Reitan. Front Row: Erickson; Campbell; Rogers; Adams, R.; Tullv; Dow; Mr. Calt; MeCaull. J.; McCaull, P.; Osborne; Thorpe; Salzman. FOURTH FORM At the start of this year, the Fourth Form welcomed two new boys. These hoys were Thomas Haines and Ralph 'Fully. In the class elections, Jim How was elected President; Phil McCaull, Vice-President; and Ralph Tullv. Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Calt was named as class advisor and Julie McCaull as Fourth Form representative to the Student Council. The class did very well scholastically and was always near the top in class ranking. David Grundy often led the school in individual ranking. The Fourth Form showed its athletic power throughout the year. In football the Fourth Form had hoys on three teams. On the varsity field, the class was represented by Julian McCaull and Rob Lund holm. Phil McCaull. Osborne, and Van Dusen played for the Junior Varsity. On the “A” team were 'Fully. Bergstrom. Adams, Andersen, and Skinner. During the winter. Lundholm, Tullv, and Dow guided the J.V. basketball team through a fine season. Phil McCaull. Bodem, and Priest played on the J.V. hockey team while Van Dusen and Cleveland made the varsity hockey team. Julian McCaull. Osborne, and Mitchell swam for the swimming team. The class would sincerely like to thank all the masters, and especially our class advisor, Mr. Calt, for their help and patience throughout the year. James Dow, President 59 THIRD FORM Back Row: Pliain, Boos, Lcland S., VanDusen C., Gross, Otter. Erickson, Jones, Dorn M., Selken, Pratt, Meyer, Adams S., Abramson. Middle Row: Watson, O’Dowd, Cole, Larson R.. Hyde R., Hagui, Bloom, Brimtjen, Whitmore, Burke, Mithun. Dor-ratis, Silverson, Winston, Wilder, MacXamara, Anderson C. Front Row: Gessner, Rlisten, Rogers S., Hommeyer, Howard, Wetherby, Mr. Pollock, Jensen, Loudon, McCabe, Crosby, Neumeier, Amesbury. THIRD FORM At the beginning of the school year, the Freshman Class was augmented by the following new members: C. Anderson. Burke, Jones, Meyer, Morris, and Otter. Last year, Allan Burdick was chosen as form representative for the Student Council. The officers this year were: Jensen, president: Wetherby, vice president; and Howard as secretary-treasurer. The Third Form contributed wholeheartedly to the sport program during the year. In football, letters were awarded on the B, A, and J. V. teams. Outstanding players were: Andv Honuneyer. J. V.: Mike R listen and Chuck Cole on the A team. In the winter season, the class was split as far as a main sport was concerned. Some played basketball, while others participated in hockey or swimming. Chuck Cole won a Varsity hockey letter, while Hagen and Abramson won swimming letters. Rogers and Burke starred on the freshman basketball team. In the spring most of the boys played baseball, while some played golf and tennis. As far as scholastic ratings are concerned, the class ranked high. Meyer, Silverson, Burke, Rogers, Whitmore, and I fvde were among the highest. The Freshman Class wishes to thank Mr. S. Keller Pollock, who was our class advisor this year, and all the other masters for the patient advice and friendly help which they gave us on the playing field as well as in the classroom throughout the school year. Gordon Jensen, President 61 On t SECOND FORM Top Row: Patterson, Burroughs, Marfield, Cook, Bjomson, Ribnick, von Edeskuty. Morrison, Morgan, Platou. I’riest, Blumers, Bennett. Middle Row: Larson, Haugen, Egermayer, Moffett, Smith, Caswell. H. Crosby, Witmer, Cleveland. Hollander. Lowry, Mintener. Bottom Row: Lewis, Miller, Bean. Reinhard. Hollern, Mr. Edie, Kelm, Ritchie, Pillsbury, McKenzie, Crosby, Gage. Absent: Fischer. SECOND FORM The Second Form welcomed James Burroughs. Jeffrey Dow, and John Haugen to Blake on the first day of the school year. These new hoys quickly and easily made new friends with the old hovs and adapted themselves to Blake School life. Early in the fall, the Second Form elected this year’s officers. David Kelm received the job as president of the form. The other officers are Mike Hollern, vice president; and Ward Lewis, secretary-treasurer. Scholastically the Second Form ranked first among the other five forms many times this year. On an average about twelve hovs made the honor roll every month. Todd Miller consistently had the highest average in the Middle School. Tom Lowry, Steve Cook, and John Pillsbury also were high in the class. On the athletic side of school life, the Second Form is developing many outstanding athletes who undoubtedly will be playing varsity ball in a few years. During the three seasons, almost every bov participated in some sport. T his spring, for instance, over thirty boys went out for baseball. Outstanding players in all sports this year have been Egermayer Hollern, Mintener, Caswell, Priest, and Ribnick. Mr. Edie has proved to be a very friendly and helpful class advisor to the class of 1952. 63 David Kelm. President On FIRST FORM Top Row: Nesbitt, Stiehm, McCarthy, Gleeson, Jacobsen, Cagley, Bergerud, Quello, Sheldon. Middle Row: Wilkie, Andrews, Stevens, Strong, Larson, Dowd, Lane, Peck. Bottom Row: Fliegel, MacFarlane, Owen, Middlemist, Mr. Wigginton, Ecklund, Brown, Merchant, Nash. Absent: Knoblauch, Forster, Porter. Schoening. FIRST FORM The fall term this year found seven new students in the hirst Form. These hoys were: McFarlane, Andrews, Bergerud, Owen, Ecklund, Schoening, and Middlemist. Mr. Wigginton was the class advisor. In the class elections, Art Middlemist was elected president; Phil Ecklund, vice president; and Boh Owen, treasurer. In athletics this year, the First Form football team played four games, winning one and losing three. Jimmy Cagley was the captain of the team and Mr. Calt the coach. During the winter, we played hockey, basketball, volleyball, tampoline and softball in the field house. Mr. Parks, Air. Calt. and Mr. Thompson were the coaches. This spring there has been a large turnout for baseball and Coach Calt expects a good season. Scholastically, Bob Jacobson maintained the highest honors throughout the year. Form I wishes to thank our advisor Mr. Wigginton and other teachers for their sincere help and cooperation during the |iast year. Arthur Middlemist, President 65 Organizations PUBLICATIONS UA UP oom Back Row: Ritchie, J.. McCaull, J., Evans. Front Row: Gillette, Mr. Clapp, Dorn E., Sten. STUDENT COUNCIL This year the Student Council has continued to be an active and producing organization within the school. At the beginning of the three terms, the Council laid out its work for the coining i eriod and then attempted to complete these tasks. By meeting every Monday afternoon, it discussed many new ideas, problems, and solutions; and in this way the Council accomplished a great deal. After taking charge of the annual Fund Drive in which the school raises money for charities in one big campaign, the Council chose a Homecoming Dance committee. It also took charge of the two other big dances during the school year; the Christmas Dance and Spring Dance. The senior and junior Council mem-ln rs, respectively, had charge of the two dances. Perhaps the biggest contribution this body gave was the new office-holding plan to he in effect starting next year, 'file plan is very exact and concise, and clearly restricts the number of offices a hoy can hold. The Student Council, with aid from representatives from other school groups, also worked out a solution— or semi-solution—to the petty thievery which had struck the school. These two contributions are and will he important to Blake life. The Council itself consists of seven meml ers, four of which are elected class representatives. The other three, including the Headlx y, are members-at-large from the school and are elected by the top five forms. The seven memlxTS meet each week with the Headmaster, who serves as adviser to the group. Actually, the Council is the student’s legislative body, and from it come many ideas and plans which are passed on to the Faculty, Headmaster, and Trustees for final approval. This year’s Council consisted of: Hcadbcy Ernie Dorn; seniors Pete Gillette and John Sten; juniors Tom Evans and Joe Kit hie; sophomore Julie McCaull; and freshman A1 Burdick. 68 THE UNION The Blake Union is one of the most popular and respected of Blake’s extracurricular activities. The Union is composed of elected inenifwrs of the Junior and Senior Classes. The Union meets every other Thursday evening for a meal and discussion afterwards. The change to Thursday night from the traditional Friday night came as a result of conflict with basketball games on Fridays. The Union serves three distinct purposes. It affords the boys an opportunity to develop their speaking abilities, as there is one prepared speaker and one extemporaneous speaker at every meeting. Next, problems of the school arc discussed, and constructive criticism is offered at each meeting. The third and perhaps most important function of the Union is the social fellowship it offers its members. Each year, the Union donates a gold medal to the winner of the Fourth Form Declamation Contest. Another high spot on the Union calendar is the annual father-son banquet at which Union members are hosts to their fathers at one of Miss Berglund’s sumptuous meals. At the final meeting of the year, the senior members of the Union read papers before the entire faculty suggesting improvements for the school. The Union members are deeply indebted to Mr. Foss for the time and effort he has given them in guiding them through another fine year. OFFICERS 1st half 2nd half Losby Ritchie Wurtele Secretary Evans Back Row: Larson, P.; Gillette: Sten; Dorn. E.; Hyde. Middle Row: Hale; Stenson; Ueland: Heffelfinger, |.; Ritchie, J.; Evans. Front Row: Wurtele, Losby, Mr. Foss, Woodhead. Grossman. 69 Back Row: Brown |., McCaull I).. Lampc. Riddiford, Spencer, Mithun L. Front Row: Gillette, Hale, Mr. Pollock, Sten, Vennum. PUBLICATIONS Editor-in-Chief . Call O Pan Managing Editor Sports Editor .. Photographer .. Feature Editor . Faculty Advisor .....Roger Hale . Roger Hollander .......John Sten ...Lewis Mithun ....Jack Spencer .....Jon Brown Mr. S. K. Pollock BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager.....................................Peter Gillette Circulation ..........................................Tom Vennum CONTRIBUTORS David Riddiford Angus Wurtele Jim Woodhcad Ernie Dorn John Lampe Don McCaull Don Nightingale Phil McCaull Mark Ueland Gene Veates 70 TORCH This year's edition of the Torch was probably as successful as any in the history of the school. For once the board reached its goal of ten issues with no mishaps to speak of. With the hard-working stalT meeting once every three weeks at Hale’s house, four issues appeared the first term and three more in each of the two succeeding terms. Innovations in tin’s year’s edition were many, but the most notable were perhaps the many features on school personalities; the expert cartoons by John Regan; the pictures by Jack Spencer, and the sports column— “On the Sidelines” by Don McCaull and John Lampe. Probably the most notable quality of the members of this year’s Torch staff was their ability to work together in congeniality throughout the year. In fact, so enjoyable were the meetings that staff members often looked forward to the Sunday afternoon sessions. The newly instituted typing classes proved to be a Godsend to the “staff” as hard-working Juniors did a good deal of the mechanical • work. With the experience gained at the meetings, the Juniors should have a good year in 1953. CALL O’ PAN The production of the Call O' Pan this year has been different than that of other years. For the first time in many years, the Call O’ Pan has had an ample budget to work on. Under the fine direction of Pete Gillette, the business department succeeded in making all money-raising campaigns reach their quota. Perhaps the most outstanding of these campaigns was the annual Curtis Publications drive, in which the school, led by the Senior Class, went well over the top of its quota. Also, this year, a new system concerning staff has been worked out on the Call O’ Pan. Whereas in the past, one boy had taken complete charge of the book, this year two boys split the load. Rog Hollander handled the layout and general production, while Roger Hale did the general editing. However, as in years past, the work has still concentrated on a few boys who have had to work prodigiously to meet the final deadline. Through their hard work and devotion to the Call O’ Pan, these hoys have gained valuable experience that has made the effort worthwhile. We feel confident that boards in the future will leave the job of producing Torches and Call O’ Pans with the same happy, but satisfied feeling. 71 Hack Row: Gillette, Mithuii, L. Front Row: Cardozo, Wong, Wurtele. CUM LAUDE The Cum Laude Society was founded at the Lome School, Port Dej osit, Maryland, in 1906. The object of the society is the recognition of scholastic achievement on the part of students in secondary schools in much the same way that Phi Beta Kappa serves the colleges. Originally it was called Alpha Delta Lau, from the initials of the Greek words that compose its motto: “Manliness, justice, honor. However, in 1916, its name was changed to avoid confusion with the name of Greek lettered fraternities or sororities. That same year the constitution of the society was amended to include girls in the membership. It is now possible to elect members from the Junior Class, but this practice is not followed at Blake. The chapter rolls of the society contain the names of nearly 150 of the leading schools in the country. The total membership of the Cum I-aude Society is somewhere between twenty and thirty thousand. Blake joined the Society in 1927, and since then has initiated many graduates. This year the Blake chapter held its annual dinner on April 29. At this time five seniors were presented for membership: Dick Cardozo. Peter Gillette, Lewis Mithun, Edward Wong, and Angus W’urtele. The new members, together with their fathers, faculty, and graduate members of the Society heard the Rev. L. Theron French, who was the feature speaker. 72 Hack Row: Gross, McCaull, I).: McDonald. Front Row: Herman, Vennuni, Mr. Kdie. Simonson, McGandv. DEBATING Profiting from an unusually early start. Mr. Edie’s debaters were able to achieve a full and successful season, hi mid-October coach Edie was pleased to see ten boys resjiond to his call for debaters. John Herman and Walt Simonson constituted the only Negative team, while four Affirmative groups were formed. Tom Vennum and Doug McGandv soon established themselves as the permanent Affirmative team, though closely pressed by Malcolm McDonald and Don McCaull. Sophomores Jim Thomson and Carl Rice gained ex|x rience that will aid them in coining years, as did Freshmen Jim Gross and Fred Mever. the imported genius from Brooklyn. After several weeks of research on the national debate topic. “Resolved: that American Citizens Should He Subject to Conscription for Essen-tial Service in Time of W ar.” the boys were ready to move. During the remainder of the fall term they engaged in debates with other school. Then the team took part in the December 6-7 tournament at Macalester. The Negative team of Simonson and Herman received a rating of “superior.” winning all five of its debates. Soon afterward the debaters journeyed to Carleton, where McDonald. Vennum, and Simonson won superior” speech ratings. 'I'he new year was to Ik equally successful. After practice debates with Bloomington and Edina and a practice tournament at South Saint Paul, the boys participated in the nine-state tourney at Gustavus. There Blake had the distinction of being the only team in the tournament to finish with speaking honors for all four debaters, as Vennum, McGandv, Simonson, and McDonald gained recognition. The Ediemen finished their regular season in the February 22 tournament at Augs-1;urg. On February 27 the four Seniors presented the annual debate before the school. The contest was judged by Mr. Karosin of Hopkins School, who awarded the decision to McGandv and Vennum over Simonson and Herman. The faculty voted the Strieker Cup to Doug McGandv. whose presentation and logic stamped him as the outstanding debater. The Affirmative’s arguments were fairly convincing. as they presented a centrally planned but locally administered program that would assure a swift conversion of the workers from non-essential to essential industries in wartime. The Negative held that they could achieve the shift without invoking conscription. Indeed, acute listeners were able to see that the boys had devoted a great deal of time to debating during the year. 73 Back Row: Peterson: Xewhall; Kiddiford; Thomson; Sten; Wurtele; Heegaard. Middle Row: Nightingale: McCaull, I).; Hale; Ueland, M.; Ford; Dwinnell; Wood head ; Gillette; Brown. Front Row: Hefifelfinger, J.; Dorn, F.: Grossman; Mr. Gregory: Bush: Thomson; Vennum. DRAMATICS ASSOCIATION The Dramatics Association met this year under a new director, Mr. William Gregory. From the first day the Association met, Mr. Gregory impressed all with his genuine interest in helping to place the theatre at Blake in a position of prestige once again. On December 7 the Thespians produced three one-act plays. This production consisted of “Pyramus and Thisbe,” a delightful play within a play from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream;........I'he Happy Journey,” a touching Pulitzer prize play by Thornton Wilder; and “A Search for Death,” one of Chaucer’s exciting Canterbury Tales. Several boys worked tirelessly up to and through the time of the presentation of the plays. Their perseverance in seeing to the success of the plays was well rewarded by the numerous acclamations of praise voiced by students, parents, and teachers. The Dramatics Association officers this year were Don Bush, president; John Thomson, vice president; Dick Cardozo, business manager; and Burt Grossman, stage manager. With Mr. Gregory, these boys and a few other “regulars” from the 1950-51 season formed the core that built the Association to a strong thirty-five member unit. The returning members of the December production sincerely hope to continue building the Dramatics Association next year. 74 GLEE CLUB After a period at low ebb last year, the Glee Club gained new popularity and success in the upswing of extra-curricular activities this year. Mr. William Gregory, new to the faculty this year, provided interesting and skillful supervision to all the Club’s activities. An uncommonly large number of seniors and juniors were a nucleus for this year’s group. As the year progressed, the Glee Club grew in strength with the addition of several sophomores. At the beginning of the year, Mr. Gregory started the meml)ers off with a collection of college football songs. When these were perfected, the Club gave a short concert before the school. The highlight of the Club’s activities in Decemlier was the annual performance at the Christmas program. Another concert was given before the school in the winter term. The remainder of the year’s work consisted of practicing for the final performances at Vespers and Commencement. The Glee Club’s presentation for the Vespers service was the beautiful “Thanks He to Thee” by Handel. At Commencement, the Glee Club will sing the traditional “Halls of Ivy.’ Much of the credit for the success of the 1952 Glee Club goes to Mr. Gregory for his enthusiastic and conscientious work. Also, there were several seniors whose immediate interest prompted many others to join. Among these were: Hurt Grossman, Hog Hollander. Don Hush. Don NVwhall, and IVte Mattson. Back Row: Cagley, T.; Riddiford; Heffelfinger, C.; Boies; Thomson; Gillette. Middle Row: McCrea; Swan; Ueland, M.; Ritchie, J.; Sten; Hush; Scherer. Front Row: Newhall; Grossman; Heffelfinger, J.; Mr. Gregory; Woodhead; Wurtele; Vennum. Absent: Hollander, R. 75 DANCES Everyone will remember the weekend of October 19, for a glorious Homecoming Dance was put on in honor of Blake’s victory over Shattuck. The committee spent days in preparation for the event and produced their efforts that Friday night, when under red and blue floodlights, twisted streamers, and a hundred balloons, one of which contained a dollar hill (typical of the novel publicity stunts tried this year), the hovs and their dates danced to the music of Gary Berg and his fine seven piece orchestra. Homecoming Queen Judy Cleveland was crowned with a ringlet of rosebuds by Mr. Clapp at the dance in a coronation procession The Dance Committee deserves special commendation for the Christmas Formal. Although the Student Council was a hit dubious alwmt letting Chairman Tom Vennum go ahead with his plans, which called for a $200 overhead, they decided to give him full control, recalling the success of the Homecoming dance. Tom and his cohorts began work immediately. Tom obtained Percy Hughes and his ten-piece orchestra. A Disc Jockey Jump was put on late in February by the Publications in the Library after a basketball game. We had the fortune of having Mr. Fred Wig-ginton as disc jockey. The Spring Dance, put on by the Juniors, was definitely the way to begin Spring term at school. The boys danced with their dates to the music of Bob Crea and his nationally known combo. The wonderful J.S. put on at the close of school by the Junior class at the Woodhill Country Club, will be a fitting climax to the school year. Bruce Dybvig and his wonderful orchestra will provide music for the event. The Seniors wish to express their thanks to the Juniors who worked so diligently all year to raise money for the dance. Everyone will nmember this dance for a long time. 76 Back Row: Riddiford; Cagley, 'I'.: Sten; Simonson; Losby; Ueland, M.; Ford; Selken; Reitan : Larson; Boies. Front Row; McCrea, Yeates, Xewliall, Grossman, Hale. Martha. Thomson, Gillette, Tully, Lundholm, Bergstrom, Meyer. WAITERS As in the years gone past, the waiters during the two lunch periods carried out the task of serving meals to the rest of the school in an orderly and efficient manner. Although confusion reigned for the first week of work in the new kitchen, the waiters and kitchen staff alike soon grew accustomed to the new conditions, and found them more convenient than in the old kitchen. There were twenty-four regular waiters this year, plus two headwaiters, and several substitutes. The regular waiters receive their meals free; the headwaiters receive free meals plus an additional $.25 per day; and the substitutes receive $.75 for each day that they wait. The two headwaiters this year were Roger Hale in the Upper School Lunch, and John Regan in the Lower School Lunch. The job of waiting is one of the most coveted in the school as many boys envy the heaped-up plates that the waiters receive. As has always been the case in the past, Miss Berglund has provided the school with excellent meals on all occasions. THE SECOND HAND BOOK STORE The Blake Second-Hand Book Store completed another fairly successful year this spring term. It paid off the ten per cent dividends to all its stockholders with an additional ten per cent paid to all Senior stockholders who must retire their shares in the business. The Book Store, which is independent of the school, was organized in 1945 to benefit the hoys of Blake School. In addition to paying dividends to its stockholders, it seils hooks to all hovs at a price about half that of new hooks. The officers also benefit from the Book Store in that they learn both to manage a small business and to take on the responsibilities connected with running the Store. President—John Sten Vice President—Gene Yeates Sec ret a r v—T()in Evans Treasurer—I .ewis Mithtin Faculty Adviser—Mr. Butler 77 FORUM COMMITTEE This year’s forum committee of Mr. Edic, Mr. Glenn, Mr. Wigginton, Walter Simonson, and David Riddiford arranged a series of live very interesting and educational programs. Mr. Richard Gale, a Blake graduate from the class of 1918, was the first forum speaker of the year. Mr. Gale spoke on Asia, concentrating on India. He emphasized the problems of overpopulation and poor living conditions and showed some excellent colored pictures which provided a good background for his discussion. He also told of the strong feeling against the United States in India. Mr. V. Armajani. a professor of History at Macalester College and a native of Persia, was the next speaker. His topic was the “Iranian Crisis.” He gave a very clear picture of the trouble between Great Britain and Iran over the Iranian oil fields. He backed up his discussion with an interesting history of Iran. The topic of the third forum was “Why I Went Into Politics.” The sj eakers were Mr. Phillip Duff, a state senator from the class of 1940 at Blake and Mr. Lindsey Arthur, a Minneapolis alderman and a Blake graduate from the class of 1935. Both Mr. Duff and Mr. Arthur spoke of the fun and interest that they had found in politics. They explained that the chance to better understand their community and the chance to do something about its problems had led them to go into politics. This forum was one of the most entertaining of the year. Mr. Shelton Granger, the executive secretary of the Urban League, was the next forum speaker. He spoke on “The Problems of Racial Tolerance.” His discussion was concerned mainly with the problems of racial discrimination in Minneapolis and Minnesota. The last forum of the year was the annual debate between the affirmative and negative teams of the school’s Debating team. The question was: “Should All American Citizens be subject to Conscription for Essential Service in Time of War?” The affirmative team of Doug McGandy and Tom Vennum defeated John Herman and Walter Simonson by a narrow margin. Doug McGandy was awarded the Strieker Cup. The forums were well attended this year, and those who were present found them most worthwhile. SHORT STORY CLUB This year the Short Story Club held four meetings during the Winter Term. At each meeting the members gathered bv the fireside to listen to a selection of stories read by Mr. Pollock. After the stories the student host of the evening would further extend his hospitality by providing a fine array of refreshments. Indeed, all who attended these sessions were well pleased. The first meeting was held at Dave Riddiford’s house. Mr. Pollock read “The Snow Goose,” a story of the early days of World War II by John Gallico. He also presented excerpts from an article by Winston Churchill as background material for the story. At Dave Colwell’s Mr. Pollock read two stories. The first, “Tol’able David,” concerned a young hoy who tried to avenge the death of his father. The second story, “Miss Hindi,” was a suspense-filled detective thriller. Angus Wurtele acted as host at the third meeting. Those who attended the session were entertained by “Zenobia's Infidelity,” the story of an intoxicated elephant, and “The Willow Walk,” which told of a seemingly perfect crime. The latter story was bailed as one of the year’s best. The last meeting was held at Bill Melamed’s. “The Man Who Cursed the Lilies” and “The Thinking Machine were well received by the group, especially the latter story. On April 9 the regular members of the club met to elect a President to act as representative of | opular sentiment. Don McCaull was chosen for the position. Thus, the organization has been placed in the hands of the students for coming years. 78 MOTHERS’ ASSOCIATION The senior Blake Mothers’ Association is com])oscd of all mothers with boys in forms one through six. On October the nineteenth, after the Blake-Shattuck Homecoming football game, we held an Open House to show the new buildings. The Form dinners were held from October the ninth through February the fifth. After the usual delectable dinners, the parents toured the new Lower School and science wing. Everyone was most enthusiastic about the new facilities. A meeting in the library followed, with Mr. Clapp sjieaking on problems and plans concerning the particular form represented that night. After the general meeting, parents had an opportunity to meet and talk with their sons’ various masters. The Form Mothers who acted as hostesses at their Form dinners were as follows: Form I —Mrs. Charles I . Dowd Form II —Mrs. Thomas Crosby Form III—Mrs. William Dorrans Form IV—Mrs. Robert E. Priest Form V —Mrs. Joyce Swan Form VI—Mrs. John F. Woodhead This year it was decided to have a Christmas coffee hour, on the sixth of December. The mothers were asked to bring their knitting or other work and we fried to see that the whole group became tetter acquainted. Chaperones were secured from the Faculty and Parents groups for the various dances throughout the year. Mrs. Totten P. Heffelfinger was the chairman of the nominating committee and other members of the committee were Mrs. Lawrence Larson for Form V, Mrs. Philip McCaull for Form IV. Mrs. Robert Wilder for Form III. At the spring hoard meeting. Mrs. Lloyd Hale and Mrs. Roy Hollander were appointed to arrange for flowers for Vespers and Commencement respectively. It will Ik recommended to the annual meeting that our usual scholarship Ik made available. It was with great regret that we heard of Mr. Clapp’s resignation from Blake School. The Senior and Junior Blake Mothers’ Associations are having a reception on the evening of May the twenty-seventh honoring Mr. and Mrs. Clapp. With the help of a very able executive committee and excellent cooperation from the mothers, everything has gone smoothly this year. I have thoroughly appreciated the privilege of working with Mr. Clapp, Miss Berglund, and other faculty members this year. 79 Mrs. Arthur D. Hyd Back Row : Mr. Parks, Mr. Love. Front Row: Sten, I Tale, Evans. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Each student at Blake Is assessed an annual fee of fifteen dollars for the Athletic Association. This money enables the Association to meet the expenses incurred by the various teams. The payment entitles the student to vote on the election of A. A. officers and on any issue presented by the A. A. to the student body. The Association plans the out-of-state trips. It selects and pays the officials for the various athletic events and has on hand the necessary equipment for the varsity squads. It also helps to plan the budget for the coefficient teams. The Association officers are charged with the responsibility of planning the Football and Winter Sports banquets. When President Hale presented this year’s A. A. budget to the student hotly for approval, a long discussion ensued. Several students pointed out that the budget did not balance, as income did not equal expenses. Nevertheless, frank Mr. Parks and persuasive Roger Hale succeeded in gaining | assage for the budget. I he vote was 206 to 1. Athletic Association officers for 1951-1952: President: Roger Hale Vice-president: Tom Evans Secretary: John Sun 82 VARSITY FOOTBALL Blake’s 1951 football season, under the able supervision of Coach Bill Glenn and his assistant Harold (Chief) YYonson, concluded its season with the line record of five wins and two losses. These two set-backs were lost to two of the outstanding state teams; l)e La Salle and Columbia Heights. Both games were decided by a single touchdown. The team progressed weekly. The first few weeks looked sad indeed, for Blake had lost fourteen lettermen from last year’s season, including eight regulars. Coach Glenn saw only a team with great spirit and determination. He was quoted at the season’s end to say, “Blake’s 1951 squad played up to its potential better than any team I have previously coached.” According to him, it was a justified compliment to a wonderfully cooperative team. Led by Captain Ernie Dorn. Blake never faltered with its intention of winning. Close behind Ernie in the hackfield were speedsters John Regan and Peter Gillette; hardhitting John Sten. and quarterback Macky Hyde. The tenacious Bear line consisted of Dick Stuison, 1952 football captain; and Paul Schmit at guards: Happy” Burt Grossman at the center post; ferocious Julian McCaull and Dave Losby at tackles; and at ends, Roger Hale and Jack Heffelfinger made many plays function. The season was satisfactorily climaxed by a decisive victory over Blake’s arch-rival St. Paul Academy. 83 £ VARSITY FOOTBALL Back Row: Mr. Glenn; McCaull. J.; Heflfelfinger, C.: Ueland, M.; Dietz; Sten; Richie, J.; Lundholm; Cardozo. Middle Row: Hale; Grossman; Gillette; Schmitt; Dorn, E.: Losbv; Stenson; Heflfelfinger, J.; Regan. Front Row: Wurtele; Veates; Larson. P.; Cargill: Mattson; Hyde; Boies. VARSITY FOOTBALL BLAKE 7 — DE LA SALLE 13 The fighting Bears lost their opening football game to a strong De La Salle team, 13-7. The game see-sawed in the first half, hut midway through the third quarter, Mac Hyde connected with IVte Gillette for Blake’s lone tally. A costly fumble and an intercepted pass proved too much for the tired Hill toppers, and De La Salle pushed across two T.D.’s in the final period. BLAKE 19 MI XX EH AH A 6 The improved and spirited Blake football team tallied twice in the second half to overcome a 6-6 half-time deadlock. IVte Gillette, John Regan and Ernie Dorn scored to help defeat a previously unbeaten, unscored upon Minnehaha team. Fine linebacking by Jack Heffelfinger and Phil Larson were also leading factors in the victory. BLAKE 54 — PILLSBURY 0 The Blake invaders swarmed all over Pillsbury Academy as they won their second game in three starts. Blake’s ferocious line, led by “Pooka” Losby, Burton Grossman, and “Oaf” McCaull, opened the necessary holes so that six Glennmen could figure in the scoring. It was a pleasing victory for all Blake players, for everyone saw a lot of action. BLAKE 32 —AMEKY 7 The Blake Hilltoppers scored their third victory of the season and their second victory of the season over a previously unbeaten, unscored upon team by trouncing Amery, Wisconsin, 32-7. Ernie Dorn and Pete Gillette led their teammates to a quick 12-0 halftime lead. In the second half, John Regan and Bill Boies ran wild in scoring their two touchdowns by outdistancing the Amery speedmer-chants. Captain Dorn scored again on a beautiful forty yard run to end the Blake scoring. The linemen looked most impressive in limiting the Amery team to four first downs. BLAKE 6 — COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 13 The Blake eleven found it rough going when they tangled with the unbeaten Columbia Heights team. However, the loss was to one of the strongest teams in the state, and the Glennmen fought an uphill battle all the way. The scoring for Blake came in the third quarter as Ernie Dorn crashed the line to make the team's only score of the afternoon. BLAKE 27 — SHATTUCK 0 The Glennmen from Blake once again hit the victory road as they won their homecoming contest over Shattuck. 27-0. The Shat tuck team crumbled after John Sten, John Regan, and Ernie Dorn piled up the touchdowns. But the real credit goes to the line for they pounced on the opposition and softened them into submission. BLAKE 26 — S. P. A. 7 Blake finished its season with a five win and two loss record by beating the Academy 26-7. Nine seniors played their last game under the superb supervision of Mr. Glenn and “Chief” Wonson. Pete Gillette scored first, followed quickly by John Regan and Ernie Dorn. At the final banquet held in November, Ernie Dorn was voted the Williams trophy and veteran guard Dick Stenson was named captain of the 1953 eleven. 85 linin' Dorn—halfback. Four years in the Blake back field ; captain of the 1951 team. He was a superb openticld runner, a reliable left halfback on defense, and a splendid leader on and off the field. Peter Gillette—halfback and quarterback. A good open-field runner who was at his best on the cross-bucks: a reliable outside linebacker on defense. He called the plays well all season. COACHES’ COMMENTS Roger Hole—end. His blocking and fine team spirit in practice and games contributed immeasurably to the success of the 1951 team. John Slen—halfback and fullback. A faithful player who always put out 100% ; a hard runner who drove for yardage on the l.Vs and 22’s. 86 Dave Los by—tackle. The backlwme of the 1951 line on defense and offense; his blocking and tackling were excellent. Gene Ycates—center. A reserve center who learned a lot of football in practices: he should be ready in 1952 to play more regularly. Hurt Grossman—offensive center and defensive end. He timed the offense admirably ; no team made yardage around his end. Dick Stcnson—guard. A hard working lineman who improved steadily from game to game over two seasons: he should make a good captain for the 1952 team. 87 Mac Hyde—quarterback. His ball-ban tiling and faking made the 1951 T attack go: master of the pitchout. Peter Mattson—guard. A hard working reserve guard who played well on l)oth offense and defense when called upon. Joe Ritchie—end. KxjK-rience gained in 1951 as a reserve end should help him next year; he made marked improvement in pass receiving and in defensive end play. Jack Hcffclfinycr—end on offense and middle linebacker on defense. An excellent punter, a fine linebacker who caused trouble for all opponents, a faithful worker in practices and games. 1 88 John Regan—fulllmck and halfback. Speed and faithfulness and courage. His best play was the 41 pitchout: on defense he did a good job at right halfback. Julian f c Caul I—tackle. A sophomore tackle who worked hard and mastered many of the fundamentals in his first year on the varsity; he should improve in his junior and senior years. Kit Heffeifinger—center and tackle. A reserve lineman who made unusual improvement in two positions during the season; eager to learn and willing to put out. nob Cargill—guard. Played well as a regular guard against Shattuck and Saint Paul Academy. In 1952 he should see a lot of action on l oth offense and defense. Hick C ardoso—manager. From August -0 to the end of the season he handled the many details m an efficient manner. 89 Phil Larson—linebacker. Up from tin JV. he started every game on defense as outside linebacker on the left side. Reliable on pass defense; closed up fast on running plays. Hob Lundholm—halfback. A reserve halfback who played briefly in several games; throughout the season be made steady improvement in tackling, blocking, and running. Anyas U'urtcle—halfback. His spirit contributed much to the 1951 team; he did some fine open-field running from right halfback against Pillsburv. Mark Ueland—end. Learned the fundamentals of end play in a hurry and started six games as defensive right end; hustle paid off. 90 Paul Schmitt—guard. He made consistent progress at guard: his blocking and tackling improved from week to week. Hill Diets—end. He did the place-kicking for the extra points and also kicked off. The improvement which he showed in kicking and in end play should continue into the 1952 season. Hill Hoics—halfback and fullback. A shifty hack who ran well in the open field: he was hard to bring down at Pills-liury and Amery. 91 VARSITY HOCKEY Top: Coach Galbraith, Hyde, Regan. Raugust, Hollander, Bickelhanpt. Van Dusen, Hale, W'oodhead, Mr. Van Santvoord. Bottom: Cargill, Wurtele, Larson. Cleveland. Cole. Mithun, Brown. VARSITY HOCKEY After the first practice of the Varsity Hockey team. Perk Galbraith thought his players would never he able to skate through their first game. However, he soon realized that all the boys had been to the Blake Dance the night before and were in no condition to play hockey that day. Despite this had start the Varsity had a fair season, winning six and losing an equal number. But the team did greatly feel the loss of Fritz Boos, Dick Larson, Dave Drill, and “Snip” Scherer. Nevertheless, the returning lettermen plus a few new members, led by Captain Angus Wurtele, made a good showing all during the season. An added disadvantage to the team was the unfavorable weather throughout the season. From the end of January to the last game in the first week of March the team was unable to hold any practice sessions. The first game the Bears played St. Paul Harding in W illiams Arena. Although the team had had only one practice before, the “Perkmen” overcame the boys from Harding. Hog Hale’s hat-trick sparked the Bears to a 5-2 victory. However, in the next game St. Paul Johnson outskated and outscored the Varsity to an 8-5 win. The score was tied in the second period 4-4. but Johnson surged ahead to victory. But the Varsity took the following three contests with West, St. Louis Park, and Winona. In the West game Angus Wurtele scored six of the Bear’s ten points to win 10-1. For his achievement in the W est game Angus won the ”Stu Mann Award.” Then the Varsity downed Park 4-1. The victory over Winona was the most thrilling of the season. Early in the second period Wurtele pushed one in, making the score 1-0. From that time on Blake fought its hardest to maintain the one point advantage. Boh Cargill became the hero of the day as he stopped shot after shot to help Blake win 1-0. Tailing these three wins came two losses to S.P.A. and Minnehaha Academy. At S.P.A. the Bears lost 4-2. In the first round of the M.I.S.L. Hockey Tournament Minnehaha bumped out Blake by the score of 4-2 However, the Bears’ most satisfying victory came after the two defeats. The Varsity met the Minnehaha Indians at home and heat them severely 4-0. Barney Bickelhaupt tallied in the first seven seconds of the game. The Perkmen then met defeat twice more at the sticks of Edina and S.P.A. The overconfident Blake sextet could not keep up with the fast scoring Edina Hornets and lost 4-3. The following week the Bears again lost to S.P.A. The “Acads” outplayed and trounced the Bears 6-2. Blake was “up” for the game with Shattuck. The Bears had the lead up until the third period when Shattuck tied the score 3-3. But in the last 20 seconds Angus Wurtele shot the winning point through the Shad’s goalie. In the final game Blake took a defeat from Breck. Led by scoring ace Paul Johnson, a deserving Breck six overcame the Bears 3-1. At the Winter Sports dinner Perk Galbraith awarded fourteen letters and presented Angus Wurtele with the Dartmouth Hockey Trophy for his fine play during the season. 93 Top: Ikinard, Evans, Ritchie, I hit .. Stenson, Sten, Mr. Lundliolm. Bottom: Grossman, Gillette, Losby, Dorn, Xewhall. VARSITY BASKETBALL Although Mr. Lundholm lost four of five regulars from last year’s excellent team, he managed to coach a team of six seniors and five juniors to a successful season. The team faced a schedule including such outstanding fives as IX La Salle, Roosevelt, Henry, and Minnehaha. Despite the gloomy prospects at the beginning of the season, the team finally pulled itself together and won ten of the last thirteen contests with a final record of eleven victories and eight defeats. This year the team was fortunate to have a fine captain and good sportsman in Dave Losby. “Pook had a left-handed hookshot which carried the team over many a rough spot. Another senior. Ernie Dorn, completed his fourth year at left forward for Blake basketball. Era piled up a total of 202 points for the season as high man on the team. Pete Gillette was hampered with injuries this season but did a very fine job of being the team’s quarterback at a guard position. Center Bill Dietz was the tall man of the team. Bill’s improvement this year was definitely encouraging to Coach Lundholm. When Pete Gillette became disabled toward the end of the season, John Sten stepped in to fill the spot very capably. At the final banquet, John received the Pearson-Selover basketball award for his great team spirit throughout the year. Dick Stenson also played guard. He was consistantly in the starting lineup because of his hard driving play. As a forward-center, Jot Ritchie proved himself a valuable substitute on several occasions. Guards Tom Evans and forwards Burt Grossman, George Kelby, and Don Newhall played less regularly, but their efforts and loyalty were a definite asset to the team. The season was not without its bright spots. Here are some of the outstanding games and high points in the year’s season. At the time when Blake defeated Henry, 44-35. Henry was tied for first place in the City League. I he score was close at the half, but with the help of Ernie Dorn's 21 points, the Bears won going away. The Henry victory was the second in a five game winning streak which included the defeat of Deephaven. T his year Deephaven walked away with the Minnesota Valley League, losing no contests in league play. The entire first three quarters were dominated by a sharp Blake five. Victory looked secure with a 46-29 advantage going into the fourth quarter. However. Deephaven caught fire and was knocking at the door. 48-49, as the final whistle blew. Shattuck also was a choice victory. It was not until the third quarter, when Blake became accustomed to the floor, that they overtook the Shads and went on to win 49-41. This year for the first time, the team played in W illiams Arena. They had trouble adjusting themselves to the spacious surroundings as well as to their opponents, Minneapolis Roosevelt. The city team defeated the Bears quite decisively. The hoys also lost to Wayzata the following week. It was a contest until the second half started, when Blake fell to pieces against the W ayzata five. At the end of the regular season, Blake was invited to play in the new Minnesota Independent School League tournament. In the first round, Blake drew Pillsbury Academy and defeated the Owatonna team 49-23. The next night, however, the team dropi d a heartbreaker to Shattuck 34-33. By defeating Concordia 39-35 on the final night, Blake captured third place in the tournament. Ernie Dora was awarded a place on the all-tournament team for his fine performance during the three days. 95 s Top: VARSITY SWIMMING eates; Kiddiford; HefTelfinger, C.: McCaull, J.; Ueland, M.: Osborne; Swan; Mr. Hartmann. Center: Abramson; Hagen: Heffelfinger, J.; Mattson; Boies. Front: Peterson; Ueland, S.; Campbell; Nightingale; Colwell. VARSITY SWIMMING W hen Johnny Hartmann said at the winter port dinner that tins season was one of his hardest as Blake’s swimming coach, he was speaking of the sickness and various injuries that plagued the team throughout the season. With the exception of the first meet with Central the team was not at full strength at any time during the entire season. However, the tankers led hy Captain Jack Heffelfinger, made a very creditable showing for the season, winning seven and losing five dual meets against some of the best teams in the state. The mermen also won the Independent School League championship and finished second in the annual St. Thomas Invitational Meet. Jack Heffelfinger turned in some very go xl times in the forty yard free style during the season while brother Kit. and Mark Ueland frequently won their events. Bill Osborne and Dave Riddiford picked up some valuable points in the 100 free style, while freshman Harold Hagen showed great promise in the breaststroke. The diving was noticeably weak at the beginning of the season, but with the excellent help of Tommy Thompson, an Aqua Follies diving star during the summer months, Donny Nightingale and Bill Boies improved a great deal. Freshman Mike Abramson showed that he will he an asset to the team in the future by copping several firsts during the latter part of the season. The team got off to a good start by defeating Central in a close meet 39-36. The next three meets, however, resulted in defeats. 'File tankers were handed one of their worst defeats in history in the next meet by Rochester, a perennial state jjowerhouse, by a score of 64-11. The next two losses to Southwest and Winona were by identical scores of 41-34. The next week the swimmers arrived at the pool with the usual nervousness before a meet only to find that their opponent, Edison, had forfeited. The tankers easily conquered St. Raul Central in the next meet 47-28 and in successive meets defeated Cretin 41-34 and Henry 54-21. The mermen then ran into Roosevelt, the city champions, and were soundly drubbed 49-26. In this meet Jack Heffelfinger was at his best as he swam the forty yard free style in 20.4 seconds. The swimmers bounced back to defeat Pillsbury 56-19 in their easiest meet of the season. In the most exciting meet of the season the swimmers defeated arch-rival Shattuck 41-34. Jack Heffelfinger took the 40, but Blake then fell behind until the last two relays. Blake took each of the relays by a close margin to come from behind and win the meet. Mike Abramson put on an excellent display to win the diving. In the last dual meet of the season the tankers lost to St. Thomas 47-28. This year St. Thomas had one of the best teams in the state. On February 2 the swimmers took second place in the annual St. Thomas Invitational Meet. The Tommies counted 78 ] oint to Blake’s 33 to far outdistance the Bears, Cretin finished dangerously close ln-hind with 32 points. Oslnirne and Riddiford t(X)k first and second in the 100 yard free style, while Kit Heffelfinger copped a third in the 200. The relay team finished second, and the Medley team took a third. Several weeks later the mermen captured the Minnesota Independent Sclwx l League championship. Shattuck won the first two events and seemed to lx. on their way to the title, but Blake came back and t x k first in each remaining event including the two relays, while Shattuck had to be satisfied with seconds and thirds. The divers won four out of the five places in their event, while Osborne and Riddiford txx)k first and second in the 100 free style as they did in the St. Thomas Invitational. Mark Ueland won both the backstroke and the individual medley to l� e the only double winner in the meet. The whole team felt that the winning of this meet was the highlight of the season. At the winter sports dinner Jack Heffelfinger received the Guy Thomas swimming trophy while Pete Mattson won the Arthur swimming improvement award. 97 Back Row: McGandy; Holcombe; Boies; Ridcliford; McCaull, J.; Deitz; Larson, I .; Cargill; Sten. Front Row: Mr. Edie; Heffelfinger, J.; Dorn. E.; Gillette; Regan; Cote; Losby; Wurtele. VARSITY BASEBALL Varsity baseball prospects didn’t look very promising when Mr. Edie called the first “chalk talk” that first day of spring. Xot only was there snow on the ground, but only two lettermen from last year were returning. Coach Edie did have one consolation, however, and that was who ever made the Varsity was going to Ik fully equipped with a long awaited new uniform. The first game with Breck showed that the Hilltoppers had potential to win games and that they had team spirit. Behind Jack IlefTelrtnger’s superb pitching, the Bears finally won in the eighth with Ernie Dorn stealing home for the winning run. BLAKE 6—CONCORDIA 13 The Hilltoppers ventured over to Concordia to play it second league, game in the newly formed M.I.S.L. Unearned runs seemed to be the Bear’s weakness as they lost out 13-6, in spite of Phil Larson’s homerun. The team next faced Southwest, and this was another nip and tuck game, with the Blake nine winning out again. 8-7. The following two games saw many errors and three times as many runs. Minnehaha and Breck, in a return match, swamped the Bears, winning by margin of 16-1 and 19-8, respectively. However, these games saw the improving hitting of Bob Cargill and Bill Boies. The last game before the Call O’ Pan deadline was with Shattuck. This was, perhaps, the best game the team has played up to date. It might have been because of the arrival of the new uniforms. At any rate, the Hilltoppers beat the Shads 4-3. This game also saw marked bitting advancement, as Julie McCaull, and Angus Wurtele each bit triples and Capt. Pete Gillette finally pulled out of bis four game slump with a smashing single. The Bears have won and lost three with the season half way finished. In remaining games. Blake encounters S.P.A. twice, return engagements with Shattuck, Concordia, and Minnehaha, and a contest with Wayzata. With warmer weather setting in. the team hopes to bring up its averages—wins, hits, and fielding. 99 Back Row: Mr. Bollock; Hale; Front Row: Croshv, Stcnson; Richie, J.; Hollander, R. C; McCrea; Grossman. VARSITY TENNIS As we go to press, the tennis season lias been very satisfactory. At present the team is riding the crest of a six match winning streak, with hopes of going undefeated. This success has been all the more pleasing to Coach Pollock liecause it was not anticipated by either Mr. Pollock, Mr. Cleveland, or the players. Perhaps the strength of the 1952 tennis team lies in its balance, depth, and experience. While there are no truly outstanding players, all members of the team are good tennis players, and evenly matched. It took coach Pollock several matches to discover the best combination, but after the Deephaven match lie made his team of Hob McCrea, first singles; Hurt Grossman, second singles; and Cris Crosby, third singles. Captain Joe Ritchie and Rog Hale were first doubles, and Dick Stcnson and Rog Hollander were second doubles. In independent school competition, the bears have trounced Minnehaha 5-0, Shattuck 4-1, and S.P.A. 4-1. Other victories have included Deephaven 5-0, Robbinsdale 5-0, and St. Louis Park 4-1. With only three seniors graduating, and many encouraging underclassmen, the prospects for next year also look good. 4V 101 Mr. Glenn; Hyde; Kelby, G.; Xewhall: Cagley; Melame l; McCaull. 1).: Dorn. M. VARSITY GOLF So far this season, the golf team has split even in its first five matches of a nine-match schedule. Of a possible fifteen points, second man Don Newhall has won 8 4, third man Don McCaull has taken 8, and first man Tom Caglev has gained 5. George Kelby has won 4 of a possible 9 points, while Mac Hyde and Hill Melamed have each played once in the fourth jx sition. Playing the first five matches at Minikahda, the team encountered extremely rugged opposition. Minnehaha proved no harrier, as the Blake golfers won lOj a to i. Cagley and Newhall shot 85 and 87 respectively. In the second match Blake gained a 6-6 tie with St. Thomas, as Xewhall and McCaull shot 86 and 88 respectively. Shattuck showed marked superiority in the third match, achieving a 12-0 sweep. St. Paul Academy was nearly as proficient, winning the fourth match 9l i to 2 j. In the fifth contest Blake succeeded in taking the heralded Kobhinsdale team 8-4. Captain Caglev led the way with an 85. In preparation for their return match with Minnehaha the first team played a practice round over the Theodore Wirth course, the opposition’s home grounds. Prospects for victory seem good, as scores were in the low 80’s. 103 Hack Row: Larson, Mr. Martin. Winget, Dow, Moore. Ford, Melamed, Whitmore, Overholt, Mr. Van Santvoord, Rogers. Middle Row: McCaull I’.: Van Dusen, I'.: Honnneyer; Riddiford: Evans; Osborne, Hickelhaupt, B., Swan. First Row: Salzman, Scherer, Raugust, Thomson. Jones, Burdick, Smith, Burke. J. V. FOOTBALL The Blake Junior Varsity football team had an undefeated season under coaches Van Santvoord and Martin this year. The Jayvees scored 176 points to their o])| onents 24 points in six games. The opening contest with Orono proved to he a preview for the rest of the season as the J.V.’s beat Orono 35-6. On the opening play, Captain Tom Evans ran the opening kickoff Lack for a touchdown. In the second game with Orono. Tom again ran the opening kickoff back despite the “special defense” masterminded by the Orono coaches. Outstanding team work became the key to more than one of the Jayvee’s victories. Much credit for the team’s success also goes to Mr. Glenn for drilling the J.V. with the Varsity in August. The game which best showed the spirit and fight of the team was the Minnehaha game. During the first three quarters, the Jayvees could never push over the 50 yard line. But they kept fighting, and in the last quarter Evans ploughed over for the only touchdown of the game. Tn the Saint Paul Academy game, the JA’.’s built up a bigger score than the Varsity did in 1950. Xo matter what the coaches did to keep the team from scoring, the final score was 61-0. Bill Osborne and Pete Van Dusen supported the team with their fine end play throughout the season. Doug Holcombe and Andv Hommeyer played good ball in every game. Captain Evans, however, was the mainstay and the most consistent ground gainer for the JAVs. Freshmen Burke, Jones, Erickson, Burdick. and Hommeyer showed promise of being good Varsity material in the years to come. 104 Top: Mr. Pollock; Overholt: Grundy: Kelby, I).; YVinget; Rice. Center: Lampe. Lund holm, 'Lully. Dow, Olmsted. Front: Bergstrom, K rick son. McCrea, Andersen. J. V. BASKETBALL The J.V. basketl all squad enjoyed its second successful season in a row this year. 1-ast year’s club compiled a 10-3 record, and this season’s quint put together a 9-5 mark. The victories were attained in playing Eden Prairie, Wayzata, Orono twice, Deephaven, Henry, Shattuck, Breck, and Minnehaha. The five defeats came at the hands of Columbia Heights Minnehaha, De La Salle on two occasions, and the Laidlaw American Legion club. The team all agreed that Minnehaha and I)e I .a Salle were the finest teams which they met this year. The starting line-up for most of the season consisted of Doug Holcombe and Captain Ralph Tully at the forwards, John Lampe at center, and Boh Lundholm and Jim Dow at the guards. Forward Doug Andersen and center Steve Olmsted were plagued by injury and illness, respectively, throughout the year. Bob McCrea, Ron Erickson, Dave Grundy, Jim Overholt, Bob Bergstrom, and Dave Kelby were a capable group of reserves. The team wishes to thank new coach Kel Pollock for his fine efforts, as they attribute their success to his expert coaching. 105 106 A TEAM FOOTBALL 'fhe Blake “A coefficient team finished its season undefeated, winning five games this year. Most important, the AY won both of the games against S.F.A. 'I he winning of these traditional games is a major requirement for Coach Butler, in order to have a successful season. Although the A team had a very light line, it had a great amount of spirit and fight. The fast backfield, headed l� v co-captains Ralph Tully and Don Nightingale. was the main spark of the team. Running from the 'I formation, the AY’ became a powerhouse from the first game against St. Phillips. Noted for their fine play and team spirit were Steve Fink, Ricky Adams. Doug Andersen, George Bodem, and Mike Rusten. B TEAM FOOTBALL Coach John Edie built a group of boys into a hard-fighting, fast. “B coefficient football team. Although they were defeated by Excelsior in the first game, they bounced back to win the other four contests. At the start of the season. Mr. Edie was not looking forward to a very exceptional season, but the boys improved so well that by the second game they couldn’t he stopped. Led by Captain John Egermayer. an all-round athlete, the light but fast “BY scored 69 points to their opponents 38. Fred Blumers and Jeff Dow both played excellent games at guard. Brad Mintener sparked the backfield to many touchdowns with his spirit and hard playing. C TEAM FOOTBALL An inexj erienced and lightweight “C coefficient football team had only a fair season under the coaching of Mr. Call. The CY won one game and lost the other three. But there was noticeable improvement as the season progressed. In the first game with S.P.A., the team lost 35-0. hut in the return game with the Academy, the CY’ lost only 14-0. The “C team did beat its traditional rivals. St. Joseph. Bud Sehoening stood out among the boys as the best all-round offensive and defensive player. Every one of the l oys had spirit and a sense of team play in all the games. 107 Top: Platt, Reitan, Silverson, Cullen, Bush, Schmitt, Loudon, Bodem, Truesdell, Morris, Mr. Martin. Front: Adams, S.; Salzman; Honuneyer; McCaull, P.; Crosby; Xeumeier; O’Dowd. J. V. HOCKEY The J. V. Hockey team this year won four games and lost one under the direction of its new coach, Mr. Martin. The J. V. first beat West 5-0. As the year went along, the team improved greatly although hampered by bad weather. The J. V. next beat Deephaven 6-0. Tom Cagley stood out in this game. Then the little Bears played Deephaven again and beat them 4-1. After this game, the J. V. lost to SPA 3-2 on a last-second shot after Blake had tied the game at 2-2. The Jayvees played their last game with Excelsior and emerged victorious 2-1. The team would like to express its thanks to Mr. Martin for his fine coaching throughout the season. EIGHTH GRADE HOCKEY Under the fine coaching of Mr. Heald, the eighth grade hockey team finished an undefeated season this past winter, winning one game and losing none. Although the Midget Bears were able to play only one of their scheduled contests, they were satisfied to play and beat SPA 2-1. Jock Marfield, a second line wing, scored the first goal for Blake. Up until the last few minutes of the game, the score was tied 1-1. Then on an assist from Captain Mike Hollern, Todd Miller pushed one through the SPA nets to clinch the victory for the eighth grade squad. The starters in the game with SPA were Mike Hollern, Tom Crosby, Connie Gage, Todd Miller, Bill Moffett, and Chuck Ritchie. 108 Top: Mr. Butler, Gross, Burdick, Whitmore, Erickson, Selkin, Hyde. Center: Rogers, Burke, Bruntjen, Bloom, Rusten. Front: Otter: Howard; Dorn. M.; Jones. FROSH BASKETBALL Mr. Donald Butler’s freshman basketball team finished their season with better than average results this year. The team won six games and lost only three. The boys were scheduled to play three other games with teams they had already beaten once during the season, but these games were cancelled. The team was very well balanced; if one boy was off, the others would work just that much harder to make up for it. Although their shooting was usually good, the boys did have short slumps during the season. During the season, the Freshmen split with De La Salle and beat Hopkins twice. Martin Burke, Jerry Bloom, Worth Bruntjen, Sam Rogers, and Mike Rusten were the starters and most outstanding players on the squad. Mr. Butler feels that this year’s Freshman team was the best he has ever had. EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL The eighth grade basketball team ended its season with six wins and five defeats. Coach F. Lundholm was very satisfied with the group of boys he had to work with. The boys all learned the fundamentals of the game and put their talents to good use during the season. Several of their losses were only by a few points. As these eighth graders grow older and learn to play more basketball, Mr. Lundholm feels that they should become good material for Mr. Lundholm’s varsity. The boys to win letters were co-captains Tom Caswell, and John Egermayer, Steve Cook, Brad Mintener, Jeff Morgan. Jon Platon, Jim Priest, and Ralph Rihnick. 109 Lower School LOWER SCHOOL The highlight of the year at the Lower School was, of course, the comp e of the new Lower School Building. The fine facilities offered by this modern structure made the year an enjoyable one for everyone concerned, including tin students. The acquisition of this fine building is definitely the most important event in the history of the Lower School. There were several other noteworthy events during the course of the year. The annual Christmas program was, as usual, of the highest quality and was enjoyed bv all those in attendance. A circus, held at the end of the winter term for the benefit of the Junior Red Cross, was a new and very entertaining experience for all the students. The annual Father’s and Son’s Banquet, held on April 26. was again a festive occasion, with the delicious food a treat for all. 'fhe Lower School Mother’s Association was. as in years past, of invaluable service to the student body and the teachers alike. Their patient efforts in arranging the various details are appreciated by all. 1 he year 1952 was a successful one in every resjiect. The new building provided a pleasant atmosphere for everyone to work in, and the high level of scholarship that is traditional at the Lower School was maintained. Great interest and fine sportsmanship were constantly evident in this year’s athletic program. We are looking forward to many more happy years in the new building and wish to thank Mr. Runkle for his help in making this year a happv and successful one 112 LOWER SCHOOL Robert L. Runkle, A.B., A.M. - Director of Lower School, Sixth Grade (Cornell (Iowa), University of Iowa) Robert T. Close, A.B., B.S.. B.E............... - - Sixth Grade (University of Minnesota) Franklin E. Jepson, B.E...................................Fifth 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 Grade (University of Minnesota) Blanche Caroline Nygaard.........................................Third Grade (St. Cloud Teachers College, University of Minnesota, Mac I’hail School of Music) Audrey C. Bergquist, B.S.................................Second Grade (University of Minnesota) Dorothy Helen Olson ......... ............................First Grade (Miss Wood’s Kindergarten and Primary Training School) Jean Lorraine Dewey, B.M....................................... Music (MacPhail College of Music) DeEtte C. Genung, B.O. - -........................Remedial Reading (Minneapolis College of Music, Moorhead State Teachers College, Colorado State College of Education, University of Minnesota) Francis L. Johnson, B.S. .... ....................- Manual Arts (University of Minnesota) 1U Thomas Thompson, B.S.. Ed.M. -(University of Minnesota) Director of Lower School Athletics Science SIXTH GRADE Hack Row: Mr. Runkle; Cedcr; Plympton. I).: Morrison: Sedgewick: Harris; Burton: Lampe; Winston; Fillshury. Middle Row: Nichols; Van Dusen, W.; Kenipf: Nash; Tinker; Elliott: Matthews; Sawyer; Geer; Bennett; Mr. Close. Front Row: Crawford, Crosby, Hoidale, Hansen, Molke, Rudd. Lewman, Hoffman, Wilson, Pflauin. FIFTH GRADE Hack Row: Mr. Bethel, Connolly, Knudson. Dayton, Graef, Nesbitt, Scott, Galbraith. Mithun, Mr. Jtpson. Middle Row: Ridgeway, Duncan, Platt, Ensign, McCarthy, Knoblauch, Lane, Sedgewick, Otto. Front Row: Wilkie; Plympton, W.; Rankin; Partcn; Cote; Altman; Wells; Hull; Crosbv. 0 114 FOURTH GRADE Top, Hack Row: Mrs. Gunderson; Van Dusen, J.; Anderson, A.; Nickerson; Clifford: Donaldson; Prtaum, 1 . Middle Row: Morken; Pinkerton; Burton, L.; Heaver; Larson; Holtzennan: Miss Hauser. Front Row: Olson, R.; Hall; Lichtennan; Lindley; Crane: Holstad; Kaiser. THIRD GRADE Back Row: Lobbe, Emirich, Gleescn. Clifford, Benient, Miss Nygaard. Middle Row: Suttcn; Barat: Pillsbury, H.; Pillsbury, E.; Raartien; Holby. Front Row: Seidl: Mitchell; Pence; Wells, P.: Boehrer; Levy: Plass: Gage. 115 SECOND GRADE Back Row: Miss Bergquist: Allen: Heden; Gibson; Feinberg; Wilkie, J.: Vaughn. First Row: Gamble; Sheldon; Dobson; Pflaum, M.; Moore; Xorris. FIRST GRADE Back Row: Miss Olson; Amesburv, S.; Erickson; Reed; Aby; Dayton, J.; Bander. Front Row: Bean, B.; Clapp; Ritchie, W.; Boyer; Kaiser, M.; Clifford; Melamed, A. 116 ENROLLMEXT 1951-1952 Lower School Sixth Grade David Thomas Bennett Ronald Burton Elmer Theodore Ceder Rodney Appleton Crawford David Pillsbury Crosby Edward X el son Dayton Darrell William Elliott Charles Arthur Geer Harvey Carl Hansen William Lane Harris Robert Birkett Hoffman Kevin Watson Hoidalc Thomas Ralph Kempt Ernest William I-ampe John Marshall l.ewman Daniel Lynn Lieberman (32) Stephen Edward Altman Patrick Lawrence Connolly Richard Wells Crosby Robert Jackson Dayton Bowie Francis Duncan Thomas Charles Ensign Arthur Reynolds Galbraith Henry Arthur Graef, Jr. Charles Hadlai Hull Coring Ward Knoblauch John David Knudson Charles Stevenson Lane Stephen Evarts Lewis Michael Williams McCarthy (37) Richard Kirby Mathews Arthur David Molke Henry Terry Morrison. Jr. C harles Horton Xash Terence Leon Nichols Stephen Rothschild I’flaum 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 Xeil Mclone Winston Fifth Grade Raymond Otis Mithun Frank McCormick Xesbitt John Winfield ()tto Charles Gustafe Parten Douglas Pugh Platt Walter Lee Plimpton James Lawrence Rankin. Jr. James Roy Ridgway Gordon Lewis Scott John David Sedgwick lames Henry Yanderwarker Stuart Wilder Wells Roliert James Wilkie 118 Fourth Grade Richard Thomas LaBelle David Edmund I .arson Stephen Jacob Lieberman Clarkson Lindley Charles Edward Meech Roliert Lee Melamed Robert Arnett Morken, II Roland Crosby Nickerson, III Ross Erline Olson Peter Pflaum William Stewart Pinkerton, Jr. Grosvenor Brune Van Dusen, Jr. John Deere Velie, II Third Grade Robert George Mitchell Daniel Carl Parten Harry Edward Pence Edmund Pennington Pillsbury, Jr. Lynde Harrison Pillsbury Edward Louis Rohlf Plass Frank Joseph Seidl. Ill John Fuller Sutton Robert Sheldon Vanderwarkcr Patrick Cushman Wells Second Grade John Griswold Kinnard James William Moore Lannie Forrest Norris Michael Arthur Pflauin John Stoddard Sheldon Richard LeRoy Vaughn James Leighton Wilkie Gaston Zapata First Grade James Carson Agnew Austin Gilman Anderson Larry Burton Peter Parsons Clifford Gary Day Cosgrave Douglas Allen Crane Charles Bardwell Deaver Robert Estes Donaldson James Creevey Hall Craig Donald Holstad John Daniel Holtzermann Kurt Boye Kaiser James Robert Kline (26) Nicholas Harry Barat Robert Lansing Bement, Jr. John James Boehrer Frederic Warren Clifford. Ill Jeffrey Lynn Emrich Robert Bellows Gage David William Gleeson Gary Page Hoihv Philip Vail Kobbe Richard Joseph Levy (20) William Cornelius Allen fames Paul Cosgrave Richard Martin Dobson Craig Edward Farrell Stephen Newton Feinberg David Franklin Gamble, II Robert Wellington Gibson John Patterson Hedin i' Robert Davis A by Stephen Carleton Amesbury Joseph Walter Bauder, Jr. Bruce William Bean Ronald Patrick Boyer Roger Burnham Clapp Frank Warren Clifford Paul Ferris Clifford (16) John Webster Dayton Neal David Erickson Mark Christian Kaiser Arthur Douglas Melamed William Sweatt Reed Edwin Winter Ritchie, Jr. Arthur Rand Van Dusen Edward Decker Velie Senior School 212; Lower School 137 ; Total 349 119 Lower School assembly line. Lower Schoolers show keen interest in visiting vehicle. LOWER SCHOOL ATHLETICS It is safe to say that the athletic program at the Lower School this year was the most successful in the history of the school. The easy access of the Field House to the new Lower School was one of the factors responsible for this success. It conveniently provided amusement and exercise for all grades during numerous sieges of inclement weather and during the winter sports season. The other factor in the fine season was the acquisition of the services of Mr. Tommy Thompson as Athletic Director. His many abilities have proved invaluable to the carrying out of the program. During the fall an intramural football program was the order of the day. 'Hie fifth and sixth grades played a heavy schedule with the fifth grade concluding the season with a game against the Scorpions. In the winter the two highest grades participated in intramural hockey and basketball leagues. The difficult period between the winter and spring seasons was easily overcome this year, as the Field House was in constant use. Volleyball, softball, and basketball leagues were set up during these weeks. The fifth and sixth grades spent the spring season taking part in an extensive baseball program. The first, second, third, and fourth grades spent the year participating in a rather varied setup. It is hoped that the Lower School can enjoy an equally fine athletic program in future years. 121 Lens Shots 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. 124 Top Left: “I'm getting a little apprehensive, fellas.” Top Right: Guess who? Center: These boys have GOT to go! Bottom Left: Using big brother technique. Bottom Right: Petie hangs it up. Top: I do NOT fanagle with test tubes. Top Right: Well, well, Canadian Pacific's up three points. Lower Left: Mr. Lundholm carries on innocent conversation as Thorpe plots night's activities. Lower Right: Looks like a big night, Frank. Center: The one with the canoe on his back is Petie”— or—Tales from Last Summer. AS THE CLASS SEES THEM First Choice Second Choice Best all-around fellow Gillette Most respected Wong Hale Best athlete Gillette Most original Wurtele Least original unanimous Most gentlemanly unanimous Most scholarly Mattson Most likely to succeed Mithun Most brilliant Mithun Most entertaining Wurtele Most in love Dorn Biggest cave man Melamed Handsomest Hale Cutest Cagley Biggest bluffer Wurtele Biggest woman hater .... Heffelfinger Biggest non-woman hater Dorn Wittiest Grossman Thinks he is wittiest unanimous Busiest Hale Thinks he is busiest Bush unanimous Laziest Spencer Best dressed M ithun Thinks he is best dressed not Hale Talks most, says least Cardozo Most likely bachelor Simonson Biggest drag with faculty Hale Xeeds it most (BDVVF). Melamed Class baby Herman Best natured Cote Strongest unanimous Best dancer Vennum Done most for Blake Sten Done Blake for most unanimous Worst waiter Began Most innocent Herman Smoothest Hale Hollander Most likely racketeer ... Regan 127 Lower Left: “Mad dick driver prepares to run down stumblebum. Center: Mr. Hodgkinson distills own brew. Upper Left: Local scavangers discover dead Indian in RAC box. Upper Right: Now boys, let us approach the mentality of a crocodile.” Center: Any relation, Petie? Bottom Left: You don’t say so, Doug? Bottom Right: I told you to bananer. Chapman-Graham, Inc. CATERERS Equipment Rentals - Fancy Ice Cream - Decorated Cakes French Pastry - Candies - Nuts 2523 Hennepin Ave. PLeasant 4488 Minneapolis 8 COMPLIMENTS OF MINNEAPOLIS HOUSE FURNISHING CO. The Old Reliable GROSSMAN CHEVROLET CO. Selling Chevrolets Over 30 Years Sales — Service — Parts 1304 East Lake St. Dr. 3636 Minneapolis Floral Co. Emil Olson, Pres. FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS KE. 5560 2420 Hennepin Ave. 'rtye'te d PHILCO 2ucUc( f and 'l aluef TELEVISION f RADIOS i isT Refrigerators M ElECTRIC RflNGES «AIR C0NDITI0NERS Congratulations, Class of ’52 Latham Flower Shop Tenth and Marquette At. 2281 Walk-Over Shoe Store Balance in Motion for Women Shenanigans for Women Walk-Over Shoes For Men Women Handbags Hosiery 918 NiCOLLET AVE. MPLS., M NN. Compliments of MINNETONKA BOAT WORKS, INC. Wayza'a, Minnesota 130 These four Farmer-Statesmen found the Roots of Freedom in the soil! NO NATION IS SECURE unlcti it lokes good core of it natural resources. The top toil h one of our mot! valuable assets— most easily saved or lost. In the U. S. A. only 1 S out of every 100 people ore on our farms and they produce enough to feed and clothe us better than any other nation. Betides thii, American farms produce abundantly to help our friends in other lands ... to supply 63% of all the raw moterial used by other industries. ABOVE Meunt Rusbmara No-lienel Memarlel, America's Shrino el Democracy, in the baout.M Blech Hills at SewtSi Oehele. Ceryed end blasted tram solid, eealess eranrto. Mi Rush-mare is often called the world's greatest sculptural work. I know of no pursuit in which more real and imporfont service can be rendered to any country thon by improving Its agriculture . — GEORGE WASHINGTON The former: The Cornerstone of Civilisation. -THEODORE ROOSEVELT let the farmer forevermore be honored in his colling —lor they who labor in the eorth ore the chosen people of God THOMAS JEFFERSON- . . . no other human occupation opens so wide o field for the profitable ond agreeoble combination of labor with cultivated thought, os agriculture.” -ABRAHAM LINCOLN You can help preserve that freedom through sound soil conservation Your freedom ... America's freedom ... is rooted in the topsoil! Washington knew this when he spoke out for soil conservation. Jefferson. Roosevelt and Lincoln knew it when they spoke for agriculture. Because they were farmers themselves, all four knew that hunger and poverty breed war and strife .. that food and the products of the farm are powerful weapons fur peace and freedom They knew. too. that America's agri culture and the enterprising American farmer were, and are. keys to American greatness ... that the industry of the soil w as, after all, the basic industry of any nation. T oday, those things . . the peace and freedom that hinge on farm production . are in the hands of you. the American farmer. Tbmt is why fil omen jffciu is important both to you and to America Year after year more of America's future washes away— needlesslv Is anything being done about it? Yes, thousands of modern farmers like yourself arc seeing the need for sound conservation practices and trt attacking the problem Typical are the farmers who have organized and manage 2300 non political Soil Conservation Districts Sure, it has cost them some money as an original investment. Hut ask a soil conservation man and he'll tell you that his land pays him rnany times over what he puts into it Increased production pays hack the principal plus increased yields. Then too. ihe generations of the future who w ill continue to live by the land, will benefit as even you do If you are interested in the program of Soil Conservation Districts, sec your MM dealer today or write to the United States Department of Agriculture. U ashington, D. C. Ask for complete information on establishing a soil conservation district in your neighborhood. You too, w ill find that the “Roots of Freedom arc in the topsoil . . . and they will be stronger because of you. Minneapolis-Moline MINNEAPOLIS 1, MINNESOTA MANUFACTURERS OF THE COMPLETE LINE OF MODERN VISIONLINED TRACTORS, FARM MACHINERY AND POWER UNITS FOR AGRICULTURE Character is judged by one's representatives whether personal or implied. The quality of Printing implies the character of those it represents... Printing from The Colwell Press, Inc. is an assurance of good representation. Tli � f'olwoll Pn'SHm I im � Printers • Lithographers 501 SO. SIXTH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS 15, MINN. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’52 J. R. CLARK CO. 132 Upper Left: Well, we've all got to go sooner or later. Upper Right: Seniors amuse themselves at mumblety-peg. Center: Juniors prepare to annihilate squealer. [Lower Left: “I'm going to iron that girl right out of my hair. Lower Right: Three fags and a fig. Upper Left: Mel serves a hardy lunch? Upper Right: Saturday work. Center: Mel uses force in Thursday battle. Lower Left: Pook views error by competitor Regan. Lower Right: Paul finds new gland. .. iiA. .V Top Right: Jiggers, a CAR is coming Center: “I warned you—you idiot. Right: Edda Wong and his Cum Laude friends. MIDDLE SCHOOL POLL FORM I First Choice Second Choice Favorite sport to watch............Football Baseball Favorite sport to play.............Poker Necking Favorite Senior....................Sten Hale Favorite actor ....................Gene Kelley Hop-a-Iong Favorite actress...................Jane Russell I assie Best football player ..............Dorn Gillette Best hockey player.................Wurtele Hale Best baseball player ..............Dorn Gillette What would you do if Start a prolx Start coeducation you were Headmaster ............. Best all-around fellow ............Sheldon 1-me FORM II First Choice Second Choice Favorite sport to watch............Basketball Football Favorite s|x rt to play ...........Recking Basketball Favorite Senior....................Sten Herman Favorite actor ....................Bush Melamed Favorite actress...................I-ili -St. Cyr Rose La Rose Best football player ..............Fgermayer MolTett Best hockey player.................Hollern Moffett Best baseball player ..............Egermayer Hollern What would you do if Make Class Join N.C.S. you were Headmaster .............. Optional Best all-around fellow ............Egermayer Miller 130 UPPER SCHOOL POLL FORM V First Choice Second Choice Kisi all-around fellow .. . Ueland Ritchie Best athlete Ritchie Biggest drag with faculty ...... ... McCaull Yeates Needs it the most (BDWF) . .. Fink Brown Talks most, says least Fink Best dressed Raugust Laziest ... Fink Boies Riddiford Smoothest Riddiford Nightingale Schmitt Most in love FORM IV First Choice Second Choice Best all-around fellow ... J. McCaull Tully Best athlete ... |. McCaull Lundholm Biggest drag with faculty Cigarettes Needs it the most (BDWF) ... Dick Mitchell Talks most, says least McDonald Best dressed Andersen Laziest ... Bick Unanimous Handsomest Oaf Smoothest Skinner Cutest ... J. McCaull I McCaull Most in love Adams FORM III First Choice Second Choice Best all-around fellow Burke Best athlete Hommeyer Biggest drag with faculty ...... Van Dusen Needs it the most (BDWF) Hagen Talks most, says least Anderson Best dressed Burdick Laziest O’Dowd Handsomest Burke Smoothest Neumeier Cutest McCabe Most in love Dorn 137 Upper Left: Underclassmen bury remains of lunch. Upper Right: You boys wouldn't do that, would you? Center: Boies struggles with Latin rhythms at local jam session. Lower Left: Cag smiles as photographer becomes aware of unshod foot. Lower Right: Mr. Edie on day of Fourth arrival. Upper left: The man win ate “Cock Robin. Upper right: Deadline in two days. Center: Ernie follows unknown person across Trophy Room. Bottom: Herm ignores the apparent interest of Mel. ADOLPH ANDERSON FIRST CLASS WORK ONLY 4324 Upton Ave. So. Wh. 1661 Berry Co., Inc. DESOTO-PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS TORO — JACOBSON Power Mowers SALES SERVICE WAYZATA 24 LIES SHAVER Wayzata Phone 4 HARDWARE, HEATING, PLUMBING The Deephaven Hardware Compliments of Wayzata Electric Co. Hotpoint Appliances and Electrical Contracting OFFICIAL AAA TOWING Under TY ABEL Minnetonka Blvd. Highway 101 Wayzata 289 Compliments of “The Old Drug” “The Music Box” WAYZATA, MINN. 140 141 Upper Left: Swimmers find humor in Minneapolis pool. Upper Right: Peek-a-boo. Center: McCaull corrects improperly dressed urchin. Lower Left: Mr. Lundholm prepares answer for Wong. Lower Right: Gillette asleep on the job. Center: What a fearful game. Top Right: Six points for Blake. Bottom Left: Warming up for the Ice Bowl. Bottom Right; C’mon, Bush, pay up. EN ROLL M E NT T 1951 -1952 Senior School SIXTH FORM Class of 1952 George Barnard Bickclhaupt, III I )onakl Lyman Bush Thomas Myron Cagley Richard Nunez Cardozo Roln-rt Thorpe Cote Ernest Ferdinand Dorn. Ill Earle Peter Gillette, Jr. Burton David Grossman Roger I-oucks Hale John Hugo Heffelfinger John Russell Herman Roger Wayne Hollander Hugh Campbell Huntting David Parker I.oshv (27) Peter Augustus Mattson Douglas Pierce McGandy William I .ee Melamed Lewis Martin Mithun Donald GofT Xewhall John Arthur Regan Walter Ernest Simonson John Boyd S|x ncer John Paul Sten Thomas Yennum, Jr. Edward Wong James Jordan Woodhead Christopher Angus Wurtele FIFTH FORM Class of 1953 William Marty Boies Jonathan W ent worth Brown Robert Marshall Cargill David Graham Colwell Amos Samuel Deinard David Nathaniel Deinard William Edward Dietz, II Edward Thompson Evans, Jr. Stephen Alexander Fink William Harold Ford, Jr. Christopher Beistle Hettelfinger Charles Douglas HolcomlK Maclav Reed Hyde Lawrence Joel Keefe George Howard Kelby John Robert Lanipc (31) Philip Parker Larson Donald Mitchell McCaull Robert Bruce McCrea 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 Mark Ueiand Eugene Franklin Yeates 1-14 FOURTH FORM Cedric Adams, Jr. Douglas Stewart Andersen James Foster Atwood Robert Lee Bergstrom James Robert Bickelhaupt Cieorge Bohnert Bodem James Howard Burnett James Lachlan Camplx-ll George Douglas Cleveland William Jewett Cullen James Ramsey Dow William Stanley Dwinnell. Ill Ronald Alfred Erickson Gerald Henry Ganimell David Mather Grundy John Thomas Haines Peter Anker Heegaard David Earl Kelby Robert Gilmore Lundholm Julian Lincoln McCaul! (40) Class of 1954 Philip Hall McCaull Malcolm Willis McDonald Lincoln Adams Mitchell Charles Allan Moore Willis William Osborne, Jr. James Hazard Overholt John George Peterson Vincent Edward Platt Robert Patterson Priest John Arthur Reitan Carl Grotina Rice James Herbert Rogers Lawrence Edward Salzman Harry Whiting Skinner James Myron Thomson. Jr. Frank Andrus Thorpe Lynn George Truesdell, III Ralph Harrington fully Peter Cross Van Dnsen Rodner Reed Winget THIRD FORM Class of 1955 Michael Bernard Abramson Stephen Adams William Hale Amesbury Clifford Irving Anderson Jerry Franklin Bloom William Boutell Boos Worth Bruntjen Allan Lee Burdick, II Martin Nicholas Burke, III 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 John Jennings Jones Paul Rolx-rt Larson (46) Robert Allan Loudon Robert Simpson MacNamara George Mason McCabe Frederick Robert Meyer John Campbell Mitlmn Robert William Morris John Russell Neumeier Michael Hugh O’Dowd Thomas Arthur Otter Michael Brian Pliam David Wells Pratt Samuel Holler Rogers. Jr. Elmer Michael Rusten David Ray Selken Charles Taney Silverson. Jr. John Elliott Tappan, III Sigurd Ueland, Jr. Charles Edward Van Dusen Charles Gordon Watson. Ill Peter Hilbert Wetherby Thomas Nelsen Whitmore John McKay Wilder Frederick Winston 145 SECOND FORM Class of 1956 Douglas Atherton Bean Thomas Hunt Bennett Hjahnar Kristjan Bjornson Frederick Peter Blumers James Bernie Burroughs Charles Whipple Case Thomas Bell Caswell, Jr. Richard Tighe Cleveland Matthew Stephen Cook Henry S. Crosby, Jr. Thomas Manville Crosby, Jr. Jeffrey Ralph Dow John Rogers Egermayer David Joseph Fischer Conrad Driscoll Gage John Edward Haugen John Malcolm Hollander Michael Paul Hollern David Erwin Kehn Stephen Lawrence Larson (39) Ward Bevins Lewis, Jr. Thomas Hastings Lowry John Russell Marfield Douglas Hugh McKenzie Todd Charles Miller James Bradshaw Mintener, Jr. John William Moffett, Jr. Jeffrey Peter Morgan Thomas Truxtun Morrison John Fayette Patterson, III John Sargent Pillsbury, III Jon Michael Platou James David Priest Herbert Henry Reinhard, III Ralph Milton Ribnick Charles Parks Ritchie William How Smith, Jr. Robert Otto von Edeskuty John Martin Witmcr FIRST FORM Class of 1957 Woodbury Horace Andrews Jon Borden Bergerud Christopher Wentworth Brown James Herbert Cagley David Patrick Dowd Philip Claiborne Ecklund Robert Aalbu Fliegel John Grover Forster I-arry Glee son Robert Leland Jacobsen Henry Kennedy Knoblauch James Sargent Lane Kent Charles Larson Anson Gillette MacFarlane Walter Richard McCarthy (29) Gorham Louis Merchant Arthur Stacy Middlemist Nicholas David Nash Samuel Nesbitt, Jr. Robert Aneurin Owen Alan Daniel Peck William Arthur Porter Robert Bjornlie Quello Harry Montgomery Schoening Stewart Douglas Sheldon, Jr. Sheridan Sterling Haynes Stevens Leon David Stiehm Peter Keith Strong William Allen Wilkie 146 QlueJz BELGIAN HORSES HAMPSHIRE SHEEP GUERNSEY CATTLE OFFICE: FARM: 2000 Marshall St. N. E. North Snelling Minneapolis County Road SPENCER AIR CONDITIONING CO. Distributor of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration for WORTHINGTON PUMP AND MACHINERY CORPORATION 147 Headquarters for the authentic clothing styled in the approved university fashion .. . tailored to natural lines and correct in all detailing. HUBERT W. WHITE 611 Marquette Between 6th 7th WAYTONKA MARKET GROCERIES, BAKERY GOODS and MEATS Free Delivery Phone: Wayzata 74 DEEPHAVEN DRUG STORE Highway 101 and Mtka. Blvd. DEEPHAVEN Charles W. Sexton Company INSURANCE and BONDS Since A‘ V ★ Our experience will assist you in selecting Competent and Dependable Protection ★ MAIN 3501 McKNIGHT BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS 1, MINNESOTA 148 Top Left: But sir, coeducation WOULD work. Top: You think I look funny!!!! Left: Six points in sight. Left: Things are tense as Doc determines length of pencil. Lower Left: You ought to see us when there’s another team on the ice. Lower Right: A mighty swing and a dogged miss. Center: Engrossed bridge players receive visitors from Upper School. Upper Right: Stenson growls as Hale squanders publications profits. Upper Left: Who’s next? Lower Left: Wong and Mattson cover up as TV displays new shorts. Bottom: Underclassmen watch with awe as Mr. Cleveland reprimands tardy friend. Upper left: Bewildered spectators watch the entrance of the senior class. Upper right: Kiss me baby! Center: Those after lunch blues. REINSURANCE LLOYD’S LONDON Facultative - Excess Catastrophe Quota Share - Treaty A. E. STRUDWICK CO., MINNEAPOLIS Compliments of THE IVEY COMPANY Nicollet ot Tenth Support Our Advertisers They Support Us , 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's 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. 60 cups from every poundf 152 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We of the Call O’ Pan stall wish to express our appreciation for the assistance we have received in the preparation of the 1952 Call O’ Pan. Mr. S. Keller Pollock, whose able assistance as faculty advisor has lieen of great help. Mr. F. E. Percy, of the Lumberman Publishing Company, who, as in previous years, has spent much of bis time and has given a great deal of advice toward the publishing of this book. Mr. Percy Hopkins of the Empire Engraving Company, whose congenial advice on lay-out and photography has Ixen eagerly accepted. Mr. J. H. Kammerdiener for his work in the photographing of the many groups which appear in this book. The A. J. Dahl Company for their aid in binding the 1952 Call O’ Pan. Mark Ueland for bis work on the division pages. Jack Spencer, whose excellent photography work has brightened many a page. To all the firms and friends of the school who have advertised on these pages. Finally to all those meniliers of the Editorial and Business Boards, whose contributions have made |x ssible the publishing of this 1952 Blake Call O’ Pan. 153 Top Left: Cardozo digs for apropos pun as Regan and cohorts plan next job. Top Right: I can lick you any old Thursday.” Center: Editor collects hush money in golf lesson. Bottom Left: Now doggone it, get in and fight.” Bottom Right: Yorick sacks out after Friday lunch. Top Left: Oh c’mon Petie, beot it out for me. Top Right: The Hale quintuplets. Center: Peterson searches for explanation as Vince laughs at own joke. Lower Left: “Losby, wipe that assininic grin off your face.” Lower Right: Men of distinction prefer Fatimas. Congratulations to the Class of ’52 MINNESOTA PAINTS, INC. 1101 SOUTH THIRD ST. MINNEAPOLIS IS, MINN. Compliments of MAURICE H. HERSH CO Manufacturers of Distinctive Men's Neckwear and Mufflers 156 LUMBERMAN PUBLISHING CO PRINTERS OF THE BLAKE CALL O' PAN 1011 LUMBER EXCHANGE BUILDING • MINNEAPOLIS 157 Center: Disgusted Augustus. Bottom Left: Pook's hot rod. Bottom Right: Mel displays authority on underclassmen as Cagley looks on in awe. Top Left: “Now that's just bully, Tom. Top Right: Who cut? Upper Right: Concentration reigns at local music session. Center: This boy has just got to go. Lower Right: Coach Edie searches for lost ball. Lower Left: Olga” Boies brews own peroxide. N orthland Milk and Ice Cream Company Minneapolis Congratulations Graduates 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 160 J. P. Elliasen Sons Merchant Tailors Phone Geneva 6571 1405 3rd Ave. So. Minneapolis THE TRIBUNE SPORTS WRITING TEAM TO BLAKE on a Great Year in Sports! § JOE HENDRICKSON DICK CULLUM jtltnneapoltf jfflormng Tribune 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. 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. HALSEY HALL JACK GOODWIN TOM BRIERE TED PETERSON SID HARTMAN 161 Compliments of S. T. McKNIGHT COMPANY Outfitters to 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 7lic Us 83 South Sixth Street IN THE FARMERS AND MECHANICS BANK BUILDING 162 Top left: Fred fills advisory capacity. Top right: Thursday comes but once a week. Center: Deinard and Colwell goldbricking while balloon slowly deflates in corner. Lower left: Dorn gets a two bagger. Lower right: “Wurtele, if you get a 90, I'll give ___ _ Aft_________I COMPLIMENTS OF AARON CARLSON COMPANY 1505 CENTRAL AVENUE N. E. Let G K Save the DAY Gross Bros. KRONICKS MINNEAPOLIS — ST. PAUL INTERIOR Oecorations FINE FURNITURE 87 So. Tenth St. (Opposite Schmitt Music Co.) H. S. CLEVELAND CO. 164 165 1950-51 HONORS STUDENT COUNCIL Ernest Ferdinand Dorn, I IF, I—Head Hoy Earle Peter Gillette, Jr.—VI Joseph Chapman Ritchie—V John Paul Sten—VI Julian Lincoln McCaull—IN' Edward Thompson Evans, Jr. ’ Allan Lee Burdick—III CUM LAUDE Lewis Martin Mithun Edward Wong Christopher Angus Wurtele PRINCETON TROPHY FOR SENIOR WITH HIGHEST SC HO I .A ST IC ST A NDIN (i Edward Wong Richard Nunez Cardozo l£j� rle Peter Gillette, Jr. WILLIAMS ALUMNI LITERARY PRIZES First—Hugh Campbell Huntting Second—Ernest Ferdinand Dorn. Ill THORPE CUP FOR EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING First—W alter Ernest Simonson Second—Roger Loucks Hale CHAPEL SPEAKING PRIZES Senior Class—Roger Loucks Hale Junior Class—Donald Trevor Nightingale BLAKE UNION MEDAL FOR FOURTH FORM DECLAMATION Julian Lincoln McCaull Honorable Mention Lynn George Truesdcll, III WILSON CUP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL PUBLIC SPEAKING hirst—Christopher Wentworth Brown Second—Todd Charles Miller STRICKER CUP FOR DEBATING Douglas Pierce McGandy 166 Compliments of tEtjomas IJeaSe Men’s Tailor 1018 LaSalle David C. Bell Investment Co. An Institution in Minneapolis Rea) Estate Since 1880 APPRAISALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MORTGAGE LOANS REALTORS REAL ESTATE SALES INSURANCE 501 Second Avenue South Main 6381 167 GRIFFEN PHARMACY Phone: Wh. 1677 4412 France Ave. So. Minneapolis FINE CLASS RINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS YEARBOOKS AWARDS JOSTEN’S Since 1897 Foshay Tower Arcade 2134 Minneapolis 2 Minnesota H. A. Petersen. Rep. DANIELSON Medical Arts Pharmacy, Inc. MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING Two Entrances 825 Nicollet — 78 So. Ninth St. Telephone ATlantic 3317 - 3318 - 3319 Exclusive Professional Prescription Pharmacy DANIELSON DRUG CO. DANIELSON DRUG CO. 2339 Central Ave. 3990 Central Ave. GR. 1312 GR. 6734 Medical Arts Barber Pee Gee Bee Shop Medical Arts Arcade Practice Golf Ball Haircutting for Men, Specialising in Hcinies for Hoys Improve Your Game Manicuring — Shoe Shining Phone BR. 5824 168 DWINNELL BROTHERS ORCHARD OROVILIE, WASHINGTON Eat Pride of the North Apples For Good Health SERVED EXCLUSIVELY AT BLAKE SCHOOL I pan these pages you unit find Good merchandise of every kind; And, if its worth you do not know, Believe us—in the Call O' Pan it’s so! A o spurious or unworthy thing To this fastidious mart nr bring; But everything is tested truly A or does its cost advance unduly, So patronize these merchants wise Whom we allow to advertise. 169 Congratulations BLAKE GRADUATES KING MIDAS FLOUR MILLS Minneapolis, Minnesota 170 Upper Left: J. (Cyrano) Regan stands up for senior rights. Upper Right: Determination. Center: Doug working toward job at state fair. Lower Right: Gillette looks for lost senior ring. Leval Co., Inc. Compliments of DICKEY MILBERT, Inc. Grain Wayzata, Minn. Gentlemen’s Hats and LEIGH, INC. Furnishings PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES Malmstedt's 123 South Seventh St. 111 South 7th Street Li. 0691 Compliments of LUCIAN MARY BROWN PHOTOGRAPHERS Nelson's Master Wayzata 764 Roofs Compliments Miss Beth Flower of Shop B. F. NELSON A Shop of Personal Service 912 Marquette Manufacturing Co. 172 Congratulations Class of 52 NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY — Compliments of Groves, Lundin Cox, Incorporated GENERAL CONTRACTORS 310 Wesley Temple Bldg. Minneapolis, Minnesota Compliments of EWALD BROTHERS SANITARY DAIRY Compliments of Northwest Tractor Equipment Co. 419 N. 5th St. 174 ; knows! Ask l)iiil...llf You've probably heard your dad muttering about having to meet his life insurance payments. 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. XOKTII li m li e cuu$, Co alty. Home Office: Minneapolis, Minnesota •minded 18V6 J. E. SCHOLKFIEU) Vice I resident, Director of Agencies H. I . Skoglund President 175 EVERY REAL ESTATE SERVICE SINCE 1885 Sales, Mortgages, Property Management Insurance and Investments THORPE BROS. Incorporated 519 Marquette At. 2133 PRINTING • The Jensen Printing Company has the necessary facilities to handle all phases of printing ... creative planning, layout, copy, finished art, typesetting, binding and printing by either Letter-press or Offset Lithography. JENSEN PRINTING COMPANY 114 NORTH THIRD STREET • MINNEAPOLIS 1, MINNESOTA TELEPHONE BR. 3125 • NE. 4959 176 The llhike Seliool A COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS AREA GRADES 1 -12 177 z£tire users •HAWKINSON TREAD ARE CURED THE WAY THEY RUN” than IOOK rot THI DEALER MHO OISHAVS THIS EMBLEM PATENTED METHOD PATENTED EQUIPMENT 40$ THAT IS: THE TREAD IS CURED TO THE CASING WHILE THE CASING IS CONTRACTED TO POSITION ASSUMED UNDER LOAD ON THE ROAD Tfo Sxccm RUN COOLER .. LAST LONCER . . EASIER STEERINC HAWKINSON TREAD In Principal Cities U. S. A.. Canada and F'oreiqn Countries Minneapolis . PAUL E. HAWKINSON CO. Minnesota 178 Bottom Right: Chaos reigns. Top Left: Fisher disturbs classmates as Second Form studies. Top Right: Now a pinch of KNOt and we will have it.” Center Left: “I was once a 97 pound weakling.” Center Right: The game waits as Julie makes a slight adjustment. JANNEY BEST PAINTS • VARNISHES AND ENAMELS There's Nothing Better! WHENEVER YOU PAINT WHATEVER YOU PAINT Always Use... 180 Compliments of PLIAM LINOLEUM STORE THE UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY of Cincinnati, Ohio Protecting The American Family Since 1867 120 So. 7th St. PAUL HOMMEYER, Manager Congratulations to the Class of ’52 VanDale Farms Wayzata Telephone: ATIantic 0753 STEN Manufacturing Co METAL STAMPING TOOL AND DIE MAKERS 1515-21 South Third St. Minneapolis, Minn. 181 Tttany Strange ‘Pa.rU t6e TC viM... . . . on land, a I sea. and even underground, you'll find 77:A’X.d.XT machines—making hard jobs easier . . . saving time . . . revolutionizing tedious tasks. Some of their zeork has special interest because it's done in odd. l.XCSI'AL places. For example . . . OUST 170 MILLION YEARS OLD is swept lip every day by Tennant Power Sweepers. This “dust” is ordinary salt, deposited by ancient inland seas in predinosaur times. Our sweepers are used at the salt mines or plants of such firms as Morten Salt. Carey, etc. AMERICA'S BIGGEST LADY fzeitli a 35 ft. zeaist and a mouth 3 ft. wide!) lives alone on an island. But she’s a tidy housekeeper . . . keeps her back yard neatly swept with a Tennant Sweeper. She’s the Statue of Liberty. TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, X ew Mexico (pop. 4,563), lias a distinctive name . . . and distinctive school floors. They re cleaned, waxed, polished in Z. the usual time with a Tennant Kloor Machine. IN THE LAND OF THE YODEL, where zeal dies almost graze on frees, you'll see spick-and-span ruiheay stations . . . szeept spotlessly clean by Tennant Sweepers. Zurich and Lucerne. Switzerland, are good examples. ON THE DECKS OF BATTLESHIPS being “de-inothhallcd.” you’ll see powerful, fast-working Tennant Machines . . . shearing off tough, hard, grease coatings, rust and grime. And they pick the stuff up, too! AT ATOMIC ENERGY PLANTS you’ll find Tennant Machines. (doing zee-don'I-knoze-zehat). Less spectacularly, they’re slicing pitch and gravel from roofs . . . chipping rust-scale from tankers' decks . . . bringing century-old floors to life again . . . gobbling up ticket stubs at (greyhound tracks . . . zehisking old seal and dirt from pavement joints. Perhaps this is why over 10.000 organizations us • maintenance equipment bearing this name: G. H. 2530 N. SECOND STREET TENNANT COMPANY • MINNEAPOLIS 11, MINN. OFFICES IN PRINCIPAL CITIES Lower Left: Well, c'mon Tom, look scared. Lower Right: Pook gives with the smile after being voted happiest animal in the senior class. Upper Right: Hi, Ralph. Upper Left: Billy, you just SLAY me. Center: I hear you can do wonders with these new fire extinguishers. Country Club Ice Cream Co. 5036 France Ave. So. MAZEY FLORISTS, INC. Florists and Decorators COMPLETE FOUNTAIN SERVICE MERINGUE PIES For Deliveries Call Wa. 2670 92-94 So. 11th St. At. 0481 And Radisson Hotel Maiisii .Md.KWAX INCORPORATED Insurance Brokers CONSULTING ACTUARIES AVERAGE ADJUSTERS 1515 Northwestern Hank Building, Minneapolis Chicago, 'cw York, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Detroit, Boston, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Seattle, St. Louis, St. Foul, Duluth. Indianapolis, Portland, Superior, Washington, Cleveland, Buffalo, Columbus, Phoenix, Vancouver, Montreal. Havana, London Piper, Jaffray Hopwood Corporate and Municipal Securities Established 1895 MEMBERS New York Stock Exchange anrd other principal Exchanges MINNEAPOLIS BILLINGS GREAT FALLS ST. PAUL 184 Harrison Smith Co. Good Printing Since 1871 Compliments SUPPORT of OUR ADVERTISERS! THEY STSTUDi 0 SUPPORT 1106 Nicollet US 185 S. H. BOWMAN LUMBER CO. 12201 Minnetonka Boulevard BOX 111, HOPKINS, MINNESOTA Phone Hopkins 6351 GAMBLE ROBINSON CO. Wholesale Distributors of Fresh Fruit Vegetables Groceries 301 N. 5th ST. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Compliments of The Woodhead Company, Inc. Ford Since 1912 417-421 E. Lake St. Regent 6277 Minneapolis, Minn. 186 This page lias been paid for many times over by generous supporters of the Call O' Pan, Masters, and friends of Blake. For various reasons which are understood and f u 1 1 v appreciated by the Publications Board, these persons have wished to remain anonymous. In return for their goodwill it is our sincere hope that these benefactors will in some way be repaid for their kind support. 187 AUTOGRAPHS )'' :!• U A • ':} '' '• •’ ,7. t VV.- ; • W. ■■■;■.:■ ■ ■ ■ : ■ yY ■ . • n-i I ■ ■ ■ ... ' I;1' v m ' i ■m? ■ ' •!?. V- ’• ’. • i ’!•■. ’ ' , A‘ I - ■■ ■ ■ ' :• : i-jV'-i I ■••;.■■ •.••• : •.(,•'••• ..I • : •• ?' . .' ■ ■ • {■ ■■■■■■■ sV'r;. 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