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

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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

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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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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