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

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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