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

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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

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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

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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