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

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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

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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

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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