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

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1953 volume:

EX LIBR18 MARK UELAND DAVID RIDDIFORD DON NIGHTINGALE THE @aJU O' Pcut FOR 1953 Published annually by the PUBLICATIONS BOARD OF BLAKE SCHOOL II op Id n s, M i n nesota MHQ HO 7?) £- CONTENTS foreword faculty seniors underclassmen organizations sports lower school lens shots 1- C- DEDICATION To Mr. S. Keller Pollock, who for the last seven years has patiently and devotedly lent his time and effort to the Blake Publications, we respectfully dedicate the Call O’ Pan for 1953. 'l'crr'rC V e v ,x KKKKl-l- f - V ’.v ■ K -. | K A X A . i oW-A Kl JW .I ’ ' HOAfAS Af. Ckosbv V ' v .r if r ’ --Akt l k C. i k ;a -V T 11 !■:K l' ! N UkA N J )«XAf.l C. A VTON Lawrence Af. —aksox A f Al.tOI. Af li. A fl )O.V AM) Robert .. .V ash I « .V I.I KUI IK Jo it x Ci. Petkrson s. r ,I.,.SMl-RV ,K Eom-.j V. R,tci UK fa'iecw'id Nineteen fifty-three has been a milestone in the history of Blake School. It marked Mr. Cleveland's first year as headmaster. We feel that the year has been a successful one in every respect, and we sincerely hope that in this book we can reproduce accurately the life at Blake through the year, nineteen fifty-three. With this desire, we offer the book to the faculty, students, and friends of Blake. It is our most ardent hope that this book will be cherished by the students, especially the graduating seniors, in the coming years anil that it will be a source of happy memories in the future. 7 FACULTY Blake has long prided itself on its excellent faculty. The men on the Blake faculty are almost entirely responsible for the success, academic or otherwise, that countless Blake graduates have met at college or in later life. Aside from the academic side, they help the Blake student immeasurably with his own person-al problems at school. The wisdom of the Blake master has long been respected bv the students. In the following section we have summarized briefly each individual faculty member. PRESCOTT COYLE CLEVELAND, B.S. (Union) I leadmaster, English After thirty years in the English department, Mr. Cleveland stepped into the position of Headmaster here at Blake as though he had been at it for thirty years. His deft administrative touch resulted in one of the most successful and smoothly run years that Blake has ever experienced in its history. In addition to all the duties involved in handling school affairs, Clevc also finds the time to teach the Senior English course for which he has so long been renowned. Perhaps the most striking and most significant feature of Mr. Cleveland's first year as Headmaster is the Open Door Policy. The door to his office is always open to any student who has anything that he wishes to discuss with him. The most frequent visitors this year were Seniors who wanted to talk about college plans. Mr. Cleveland took the time to confer fully with every Senior concerning this vital subject and made an extensive trip to various Eastern colleges in February to survey the situation first hand. Mr. Cleveland’s sparkling wit, sound counseling, and exceptional ability have won him the high regard of all those who know him or who know Blake School. 10 NOAH SYLVESTER FOSS, A.B. (Dartmouth) Latin Since 1912 the name of Mr. Foss has been a byword at Blake. The strictness of his Latin classes will he readily vouched for by the younger boys, but many of his older students claim that his Cicero and Virgil clases are the most interesting courses in the school. For several years Mr. Foss has been advisor to the Union, where his comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated by all the members. Until a few years ago Mr. Foss held the positions of Assistant Headmaster and Head of the Lower School. In resigning these posts, he said that he thought he would begin to “take it easy. However, this year he has taken on added Cicero and Virgil classes until he is perhaps the busiest master in the school. Certainly Mr. Foss’ position as educator and disciplinarian has won him the friendship and respect of every student, master, and graduate of Blake. HAROLD HODGKINSON, A.B. (Clark) Physics, Chemistry After 25 years of adding new and better equipment to his chemistry lab at Blake. Mr. Hodgkinson finally realized his dream, when the new science wing was complete a year ago last fall. His classes are some of the most interesting in school where his clever wit and piquancy lend a unique flavor to his scientific discussions. His personal 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. WILLIAM JAMES GLENN, A.B., Ed.M. (Harvard) Assistant Headmaster, English Mr. Glenn enjoys perhaps a closer relationship with the students here at Blake than any other master. Flection as advisor to some class every year bears out this statement well. English under Mr. Glenn is a stimulating experience that no l oy can afford to miss, if only for participation in the lively class discussions. Athletically speaking. Mr. Glenn is the bulwark of the school's coaching staff. The only master coaching two varsity sports, he instills something more than the principles of golf and football in those who play on his teams. Over the years. Mr. Glenn has become an indispensable part of Blake School. 11 HAROLD T. LUNDHOLM, A.B., M.S. (Augustana, University of Iowa, Columbia) Mead of Upper School, Director of Admissions, Counselor of Students Mathematics Mr. Lundholm is the head of the mathematics department at Blake and devotes a good deal of his time to teaching math to boys from Form I to VI. This year he took over the difficult and disagreeable task of making out schedules. He is also Director of Admissions and has done extensive study in the various methods of testing. This year Mr. Lundholm also assumed the position of Head of the Upper School. However, Mr. Lundholm’s efforts are not all devoted to the academic life, for during the winter months, he coaches the Varsity Basketball squad. Obviously. Mr. Lundholm is one of the busier members of the faculty. 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 his nervousness and teaches him to speak in front of an audience. This early practice accounts for the excellent speeches which the boys make in their later years at Blake. Mrs. Xunan is responsible for the Wilson Cup Contest for public speaking and for the wonderful Christinas program given annually. Her impeccable ability in this field has won her the respect of all. S. KELLER POLLOCK, A.B., A.M. (Williams, University of Minnesota) Mead of the Middle School. Knglish Mr. Uolhx'k is one of the busier members of the faculty. In addition to his excellent English instruction. he advises the Publications staff in all their various activities. Phis 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 u Sunday evenings when he reads aloud to the Juniors and Seniors. He acquired a new job last spring- that of Varsity Tennis coach. Mr. Pollock also coaches J.V. Basketball. 12 JOHN EDIE, A.B., A.M. (Princeton, Columbia, University of Minnesota) History Mr. Edie's knowledge of politics and history and his ability to see both sides of a question have won him a place of honor in the school. Any debate on matters of political or historical interest usually ends up in Mr. Edie’s room for arbitration. Mr. Edie teaches Senior history and Second Form geography. He also coaches the Debating team, usually a good one, and heads the Forum Committee where his acquaintance with people from all walks of life is of invaluable assistance. He also heads the baseball coaching staff and has a hand in football coaching. FRIDOLF N. LUNDHOLM, A.B., A.M. (Augustana, University of Iowa) Mathematics Mr. Eundholm teaches geometry and algebra to the upper school students. The best indication of his teaching ability is the thorough understanding that his pupils have of both of these courses. His activities are by no means restricted to academic subjects; Mr. Eundholm coaches JV golf during the spring term and Freshman basketball during the winter months. He also has the trying job of supervising the bus schedules. Mr. Eundholm has the understanding and patience that every good teacher must have in order to have full cooperation from his students. MERWYN EARL PARKS, B.S. (Iowa Wesleyan, University of Iowa) Director of Athletics Mr. Parks has one of the most responsible tasks in the school. As Athletic Director, he must coordinate all the athletic events throughout the year. Equipment for our diversified sports program must he purchased and officials reckoned with. As if this were not enough, Mr. Parks may be found every day, dealing with those wayward lads who persist in eluding the daily exercise. East year Mr. Parks had much to do with the formation of the new M.I.S.E. and 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 13 DONALD W. BUTLER, A.B. (University of Maine) History Mr. Hutler has the unbearable task of teaching ancient and modern history, and World Problems to Korins III through V. On the athletic held Mr. Hutler coaches the Freshman football squad and the general sports group. Mr. Hutler is probably best known as Blake School's Mr. Republican. Although he claims to be an independent voter. Mr. Hutler is regarded by most students as an out-and-out Conservative from Maine. Perhaps this is because of the strong verbal support he gave Eisenhower during the campaign anil his pre-election debate with Mr. Edie. Mr. Butler's ability for leadership has been shown by his being elected Senior Class Advisor several different years. WILLIAM SCOn LOYE, B.S. (University of Minnesota) Mathematics Mr. Loye has been in charge of “intermediate” mathematics for several years now. His ability as a teacher has prepared many lx ys for the headaches of advanced math by giving them a firm foundation in the rudiments of that course. This year Mr. Loye took over management of the Athletic Store, and for the first time in many a year it has run efficiently. Mr. Love also takes a personal interest in the activities and sports around the school. He is liked and respected by everyone in school. HEINZ, J. OTTO, A.B., A.M. (University of Delaware, University of Indiana) German, Latin Since he came in 1949, Mr. Otto has done his utmost to maintain the high standards of Blake’s language department. Any boy who has had Mr. Otto in either Latin or German will agree that he has made the course an interesting one. I le has also taken the responsibility of directing general sports and softball, which task is at times a very trying one. All of Mr. Otto’s students have gained not only skill with the language but also the ability to think clearly and a bit of personal philosophy to aid them through life. 14 DeETTE C. GENUNG, B.O. (Minneapolis College of Music, Moorhead State Teachers College. Colorado State College of Education, University of Minnesota) Remedial Reading For the past four years Mrs. Genung has assisted both the older and the younger hoys who have had difficulty with their reading. She teaches them not only to improve their rate of reading and comprehension, hut also to increase their vocabularies. By increasing their reading capacities her students gain a greater desire for independent reading that will help them in the years to come. FREDERICK J. WIGGINTON, A.B., S.T.D. (College of St. Thomas, Seabury Western Seminary, Northwestern) Speech, Bible History livery one will some day have to give a public speech, and Mr. Wigginton ably prepares Blake students for this occasion. He shows that speech can be fun, supplementing his course with numerous anecdotes. This year lie organized a speech team which returned successful from several tournaments. Mr. W igginton also teaches Bible History and coaches the Juniors and Seniors in their chapel talks. RICHARD Z. VAN SANTVOORD, A.B. (Williams) Latin During the three years that Mr. Van Santvoord has been at Blake, he has taken on the job of coaching three sports as well as teaching Latin to the younger boys. In the fall, lie busies himself with the JV football team, and in the spring, JV baseball. This winter he took over as coach of the Varsity hockey team. Mr. Van Santvoord’s willingness to help both on the athletic field and in the classroom makes him one of the most popular and respected members of the faculty. 15 PHILIP L. MARTIN, A.B. (Williams) Mathematics Since he arrived at Blake three years ago, Mr. Martin has truly heen of service to the school. Noteworthy indeed are his efforts in the arduous field of Middle School mathematics. His versatile athletic ability has resulted in coaching positions in the fields of football, hockey, and baseball. A pleasant personality and a helpful attitude, however, have most probably been his greatest contributions to Blake. These characteristics, in addition to his accomplishments. have won Mr. Martin the respect and admiration of every Ih v here at school. FRANCIS L. JOHNSON, B.S. (University of Minnesota) Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, Manual Arts For the past three years Mr. Johnson has been training the boys from the first through eighth grades to build useful things with their hands. These l:oys learn useful skills in his Manual Arts classes which they can use for many years to come. Besides his classroom training. Mr. Johnson works at many projects, making equipment for various uses around the school. JOHN B. HEALD, A.B. (Vale, University of Grenoble) French, Latin This year Mr. Heald began his second year at Blake as a teacher of French and Latin. Aside from his teaching ability, Mr. Heald 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 in his classes. This enthusiasm combined with his spark and light sense of humor make him a real asset to the faculty. 16 WILLIAM P. GREGORY, A.B., A.M. (Wesleyan University) English. Glee Club. Dramatics Mr. Gregory came to Blake two years ago to teach English. He was also assigned the task of reorganizing the Glee Club. Since then Mr. Gregory has carried his task almost to perfection as evidenced hv the excellent concert given by the Glee Club this year. Mr. Gregory also heads the Dramatics Association. which this year presented three very successful one-act plays. As a friend of all Blake students. Mr. Gregory is well respected. RUSSELL E. HILLIARD, A.B., A.M. (Harvard, University of New Hampshire, Columbia) Spanish Mr. Hilliard is one of the new members of the faculty this year. He has a thorough kackgound in Spanish and teaches this subject. Aside from his duties as a Spanish teacher. Mr. Hilliard plays the organ in chapel every morning and also is the accompanist for the Glee Club. The two occupations alone make him a strong asset to the school. However. Mr. Hilliard also assists Mr. Parks in the Athletic Office. Mr. Hilliard has already won the respect of everyone in the school. RUSSELL G. NELSON, B.S., Ed.M. (Hamline) Biology. General Science Mr. Me Ison came to Blake this year to accept the responsibility of teaching biology and general science. He devotes much of his time to the field of science. Among other things, Mr. Nelson is a member of the Minnesota Natural History Society. His interest and knowledge in his field and his fine sense of humor make him an able teacher. 1 Ic is well liked by the students and is tfculy a fine addition to the Blake faculty. 17 Jean Lorraine Dewey (MacPhail College of Music) CARETAKERS Edward J. Brown......................- - - - Engineer Mathias C. Meyer.................Supervisor of Grounds Fred J. Ewing - -- -- -- -- - Assistant Engineer Emil F. Bren - - - Junior School and Field House Caretaker Kathrinka Jacobsen...........Senior School Housekeeper DINING HALL STAFF Lillian O. Berglund - -- -- -- -- -- Dietitian Anna Bohach -...............................Head Cook Catherine Holper - - -..............- Assistant Cook ♦Helfrid Johnson.................Dining Hall Supervisor Beulah Swanlund - - - - Assistant Dining Hall Supervisor Emma Hjort - ...........------ - Pantry Emma Enlund ..............-.................Pantry •In place of Martha Torman, who resigned on September 10, 1952 because of illness. IS Mrs. Oas, Miss Y'oth. Miss .Wilson. Miss Berglund, Miss Hiniker 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 Xeilson, A.B. ------ Secretary to the Headmaster (Wells College) Marilyn Xorene N oth.................................- - Assistant Secretary ( Minnesota School of Business) Shirley Nelson Oas................................Typing. Assistant Secretary (Minnesota School of Business) Nancy Stevenson Lane............................Secretary of the Junior School (Pine Manor) 19 SENIORS Because this book is essentially a senior book, you will find that the major part of the book is devoted to the seniors themselves and their activities. In most cases the Blake senior has spent four or more years at Blake. A few have attended Blake for their entire school life. Thus, the seniors have contracted all of the tradition and most of the knowledge that Blake has to offer. A picture of the senior class is therefore a picture of Blake. In the following section we have devoted a page apiece to each individual senior. Hack Row: Colwell. McCrea. HefTelfinger, Evans. Raugust. Hyde, Boies, Xight-ingale. Brown. Middle Row: Ueland, Keefe, Kelby. Ford. Dietz. Ritchie, Sten-son, Lampe, Thomson, McCaull. Front Row: Crosby, Schmitt, Riddiford, Swan, Mr. Glenn, Yeates, Cargill. Deinard. Scherer. Absent: Olmsted. Holcombe. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY One Septemljer morning in 1943 the sun rose to see the four founders of our class take their first long journey through the wilds of Hopkins to the third grade in the old Blake Junior School. These illustrious personages were none other than class wit Bill Boies, dapper John Crosby, Basketball Captain Bill Dietz, and “Farmer Paul” Schmitt. These founding fathers were joined later in that same year by play-skip|K r extraordinary Jon Brown and Kitty Heflfelfinger, who deserted the sunny beaches of California to Ik- able to attend Blake. Miss Hauser’s fourth grade was augmented by “B.B. Ritchie, star tennis player, Football Captain Dick Stenson, and Class President Gene Yeates. These last three bovs arrived just in time to Ik- initiated into Bill Boies’ infamous “Hitler Club.” After a lapse of one year, boys again began to pour into our class, which now rested at the sixth grade. “Happy Harry” Ford and Bill Scherer found themselves accompanied by those two intellectuals. Johns Lampe and Thomson. For our entrance into the upper-school, the class of '53 received four more unsuspecting lads to add to its number. These hoys included Tom “the Horse Evans, photographer Amos Deinard. that slinger of fine hunting parties Steve Olmsted, and last but certainly the most handsome boy in our class. Editor of the Torch. Dave Riddiford. Doug Holcombe. Larry Keefe, and Don McCaull made up the addition to our class when we entered the eighth grade. These boys are remarkable specimens in that they have received no nicknames as yet. 22 The year 1949 marks the date of the last large migration to the boys of '53. This was the fateful year when Head Hoy and School Leader Mark Ueland entered Blake. He was accompanied by that Don Juan of Kenwood, Dave Colwell and the three “boys” from Edina: Joe College Raugust. B. S.” Kelby, and Class Secretary-Treasurer Rusty Swan. At the beginning of our Sophomore year the class of '53 was augmented by the entrance of “Einstein McCrea and Master-mind Don Nightingale. Class Vice-President Hob Cargill and multi office-holder Mac Hyde rounded out our number when they joined the class in our Junior year. During the whole year in the held of extra-curricular activities, on the athletic field, and in the classrooms our class has tried to be a worthy example to the rest of the school and has, we sincerely hope, suucceeded. Our scholastic average has been consistently high throughout the past six years, and our teams have been quite successful. We are especially proud of our M.I.S.L. championship football team. In extra-curricular activities we also feel that we have been quite successful. I’nder our guidance the annual magazine subscription drive earned a record amount of money for the Publications Hoard; and this year we revived the Senior Dinners, a custom which we hope will Ik carried on by following Senior Classes. In closing, the Class of 1953 would like to express its sincere thanks to Mr. William J. Glenn, our able friend and advisor for the past two years, as well as to Mr. Cleveland, the faculty, and the staff for the inestimable help they have given us during our years at Blake. For the second year in succession, the class of 1953 chose Mr. William J. Glenn for class advisor. As advisor Mr. Glenn has assisted the class immeasurably in its activities and problems. The class wishes to thank him for his patient guidance throughout the year. Indeed, the class of 1953 has found in Mr. Glenn a lasting friend. Mr. Glenn, Class Advisor William Marty Boies Entered Blake in 1943 (lice Club VI, V; Dramatics Association VI, V; Waiter VI, V—Headwaiter VI; Swimming V. IV, III; Football VI, V; Baseball VI, V; Basketball VI. “From the crown of his head to the sole of his foot, he is all mirth.” —Shakespeare Minnesota “The Monopoly Club will come to order!” With these words master planner Bill Boies commences one of the many undertakings he has led since entering Blake in the fourth grade. From his well-organized “Hitler Club” to his interest in skiing and model trains, Willy has shown himself a leader by always being the first to think of an idea and to promote it. Together with two classmates Bill recently organized the Bud Studios photography shop, which has done much work for the year-!xx k and is planning several motion pictures chronicling school life. Bill is in on almost every activity inside and outside of school. He has proved his aildity in many fields, especially in spoils. An example of his versatility was his switching from diving on the swimming team, which lie had been with for three years, to the basketball team. He lias won eight Varsity letters, proving himself a mainstay in spirit and participation on every team of which lie has been a memlier. Last, but not least, Bill is the funny-man of the class. Every moment lie is in the Senior Room is announced by gales of laughter, as his agility and ingenuity permit him to perform many amusing antics. Throughout the years he has attained equal distinction at the various week end social functions. Bill is a dreamer, but he has the initiative to make his dreams eventually come true. We are sure he will find success at whatever college lie attends. 24 Jonathan Wentworth Brown Entered Blake in 1943 Dramatics Association VI, V, IV; Publications VI, V, IV; Feature Fditor VI, ; Dance Committee, Forum Committee VI. “Everyman tor himself, his own ends, the devil for all. —Burton Harvard “That cat's gone.” W ith these words Jon begins another dissertation on the finer points of Jazz. For many years, he has been an avid fan, as can Ik observed from his knowledge of the subject, his fine collection of records, many of which would probably he classified as sheer dissonance hv musical classicists, and front his many appearances at local jam sessions. However, Jazz is not the only interest of this happy, pleasant young man. Jon finds great satisfaction in reading, and, when not out on a date, which usually is the topic of lengthy discussion during the week, he can Ik found sitting quietly at home in a delightful environment with two or three volumes opened in front of him. Being very independent. Jon went to Germany alone last summer for two months. From listening to his tales, and from knowing him. one certainly gains the impression that his vacation was not only very educational but also very enjoyable. In school, Jon also has l etn most active. Although he has had difficulty making the honor roll in the last few years, Jon has always 1k ch in the top half of his class. In athletics, Jon has probably associated himself with the most difficult of all sjxjrts—Parks dodging. Unfortunately, because of misadventure, he has lately had to forsake this pursuit and take to basket-tall and tennis. However, nothing will really deter him from trying to escape the athletic field in favor of dramatics and school publications. Next year, fon journeys off to college where he is sure to he a success. May we wish you the lx st of luck in all your endeavors, Jon! 25 Robert Marshall Cargill Entered Blake in 1948 C‘la� Vice President VI; Hockey VI, V; Baseball VI, V, Captain VI; Football VI, V; Union. And more than wisdom, more than wealth. A merry heart that laughs at care. —Mil in a n Gustavus Adolphus Who’s got the heartiest and sincerest laugh in the Class of 53? Carg! His great guffaws have been reported from Point Harrow to Rio de Janiero during the last year while old Bob has remained sprawled comfortably in his favorite green chair in the Senior Room. Bob’s good nature and genuine interest in helping others have won him many friends. Hi election as Nice President of the Senior Class was a definite recognition of his popularity among his classmates. Bob’s willingness to work and his exceptional strength have enabled him to Income one of the class’s outstanding athletes. On the footfall field, where Carg played two years as right halfback, the hockey rink, where he spent two years in the nets, and the baseball diamond, where he has lieen left fielder and catcher, Carg has proved himself a valuable man to the Blake cause. Scholastically. Bob's capacity for hard work has won him a place on the Honor Roll a number of times. His greatest ability lies in mathematics, and he plans to further this interest in engineering. Socially, Bob’s eagerness to have a good time and to have others enjoy themselves has distinguished him. Who will forget Bob’s acrobatic feats at Blake dances? W hile two hundred amazed observers gawked. Bob performed astonishing feats while supported by a basketball backboard and hoop. Bob’s ability and easy disposition promise that he will have a successful and enjoyable future. 26 David Graham Colwell Entered Blake in 1949 Dramatics Association VI, V. IV; Glee Club VI, V, IV; Swimming V, IV, III; Baseball Manager VI. “Everything ends with song.” —Beaumarchais Carleton Since he entered Blake, “Little Dave has had the somewhat unpleasant distinction of being the smallest member of our class. This position has made him the object of much kidding, but Dave has taken it all with his typical good-natured ness. Perhaps the greatest of Dave’s attributes is his unusual wit. One might not suspect Dave of such ability until he suddenly bursts out with an adroit remark on some subject. Dave has put these talents to good use in dramatics, coming up with many good roles. In athletics Dave's main interest has been in diving for the swimming team. After three years of hard work he was rewarded with a third place in the MISL meet at the end of last year’s season. This year, because of an unfortunate attack of polio, Dave was unable to dive. In addition to his swimming, Dave has shown great enthusiasm for the Glee Club. Socially, no dance is complete without a Charleston exhibition by Dave, for he is one of the few Seniors who can actually perform this “dance. Dave’s consideration for others and his ability to l e always alert and good-natured should win him many friends all through his life. 27 John Crosby, II I 'ntercel Blake in 1943 Dramatics Association VI; Glee Club VI; Uiroii, Football VI; Tennis VI. “ I lu kindest man. the best-conditioned and unwearied spirit in doing courtesies.”—Shakespeare Yale Ever since he entered Blake in 1943. John Crosby has been a good friend to every one of his classmates. Anyone who wants something done at the last minute need only ask “Cros-Baba, and the job will he done hurriedly and efficiently. John is a man of many talents, but perhaps his greatest achievements have come in the fields of skiing and tennis. Any spring vacation will most assuredly find John leading a pack of potential Olympic skiers down the slopes at either Aspen or Sun Valley. Many a patient hour has lie spent attempting to teach the rude fundamentals of the hickories to a few ungainly classmates. In tennis Cros is equally proficient and has proved a great boon to Mr. Pollock's successful tennis team this spring. Anyone glancing at his handsome face and dapper dress can easily recognise the fact that John must have more than the ordinary Blake Senior's interest in the fairer sex. and he does. In fact, lie usually becomes so sincere in his love affairs that he affords an easy target for the jokes of several of the more inconsiderate Seniors. Hardly a day passes in which John does not receive some kidding from his fellow classmates; but somehow, lie always comes out smiling. This trait, along with his genuine interest in the problems of others, has won a host of friends for Cros at Blake and seems to assure his success in later life. 28 Amos Samuel Deinard Entered Blake in 1947 Publications; Dramatics Association VI; Junior Dance Committee; Basketball— Manager VI. “In thy face I see the map of honor, truth and loyalty.”—Shakespeare Harvard Cum Laude This curly-haired monster entered Blake in 1948. He quickly established himself as one of the intelligentsia, a j osition he held until he became involved with physics. One of the founders of the Monopoly club, he has shown himself a financial genius in driving others into bankruptcy. As a photographer, Amos has exhibited his skill in the Torch, and much of the art in the lens shots may he blamed on him. His wish for better inter-school relations has led him to make extensive expeditions to neighboring campuses. Amos is one of the hardest workers in the class and has rarely, if ever, refused to face his responsibilities. His sense of humor, mildly ribald, exhibits itself often, and his experiences with another scientific wit almost always provoke laughter. In lietween vacations Amos has sometimes been seen tending the water buckets, while the coach unburdens himself about managers who forget balls, uniforms, and first-aid kits. In addition to his managerial duties in athletics, Amos is an avid watcher of football, baseball, Kukla. Fran, and Ollie. He is an excellent rifleman, although lie has confined himself to the shotgun in recent years. His ability in scientific matters, physics notwithstanding. is excellent, and he has fostered this ability by sessions in the laboratory of Hamline doing chemical analyses. Other extra-curricular activities have led to interesting tales and anecdotes about the wickedness of the Twin Cities and people in general. Wherever Amos goes to college, his friendly personality will bring him success and popularity. 29 William Edward Dietz Filtered Blake in 1943 filcc Club VI; Union; Football VI, V; Basketball VI, V’—Captain VI; Baseball VI. V. IV. III. ’l am not of that feather to shake off my friend when he must need me. —Shakespeare Grinnell “And so I pulled the trigger and shot the thing. If anybody else had said this, it would he natural to suppose that the speaker was referring to hunting game. Mot so Big Bill! When Bill makes any reference t'� a gun. you can Ik sure he is telling someone about his uproarious adventure shooting Northern Pike. Yes, our own Bill must hold the record for Northern Pike caught with 12 gauge shotguns, for this spring he shot one weighing better then twenty-eight pounds. Besides fishing with a shotgun. Bill is interested in just about every sport he ever heard of. He led the MISL in points after touchdown in football; he captained this year’s second place basketball team: he played three years of consistent baseball as center fielder. Musically. Bill is a staunch member of the Glee Club and is one of the regulars who delight in giving unscheduled performances at dances. Bill tells us all that he spends most of his time doing chores on his farm, but his regular and hearty attendance at everything considered as a Blake social function leads us to a different conclusion. Bill’s light sense of humor and friendly laugh speak well for his next four years at Grinnell. 30 Edward Thompson Evans, Jr. Entered Blake in 1947 Student Council V. IV. Ill; I'nion; Dramatics Association VI; Glee Club VI; Athletic Association President VI: Second Hand Hook Store VI, V—President VI; Waiter VI; Football VI; Basketball VI. V: Baseball VI. “In friendship I was early taught to believe.”—Myron Dartmouth “I’m Strength! Onto the stage marched a tall, muscular figure named Tout Evans. In this year’s dramatics production Ev once again showed himself equal to whatever task is given him. He has always heen a hard worker, as shown by his frequent appearance on the Honor Roll. He has put out his best on the athletic field, as his hull-like roars while hitting the dummies have become famous throughout the football circles. Tom has also excelled on the basketball floor as a good long shot and a strong rebounder. His successful railroading of several Athletic Association measures was another indication of his conscientiousness. Tom is one of the best resjx cted boys in the school. He has been elected to the Student Council three times and was one of the first in his class to gain election to the Union. One of the better natured boys in the class. Tom has been a friend to all. The interest he has shown in what other people are doing has won him many friends in return. Outside of school Tom has distinguished himself with his expert piano playing and his weekends in Edina, which have been the subject of many Senior Room discussions. With his ambition and his winning ways, Tom is sure to be a success at Dartmouth, the college of his choice, and in medicine, the occupation of his choice. Good luck, handsome! 31 William Harold Ford Kntered Blake in 1946 Dramatics Association VI; Glee Club VI; Waiter VI, V. “ ti God-like to have power, but not to kill.”—Beaumont Minnesota If one watches the procession of cars entering the driveway on Monday morning, he will note that one of the slowest will l e a sleek, gray Cadillac. Hut by early Monday afternoon (provided the supply of half-holiday cards has not l een depleted!) the situation has changed completely. Only a gray streak can Ik- seen, as “Athelstane the Unready” has at last stirred himself to action. Harry’s interest in dramatics often prevails and draws him to Reed’s little acre for an aesthetic afternoon. Probably Harry’s main attribute is his unfailing good-naturedness. Out of a class of twelve physics students, this is the only hoy who will enter the Senior Room with a smile after indulging in the frustration of one of Mr. Hodgkinson’s famous tests. Athletically, Harry spends many of his afternoons either high in the air above the trampoline or bleeding “Gip” to death on the wrestling mat. This tall, silent lad has unfailing courage, for he has spent many hours toiling with the institution’s most exhausting courses. Among Harry's other interests are hunting, the (dee Club, and a guitar. As a waiter in the lunchroom, Harry's reputation for a healthy appetite is secure. He eats more than the lion on a good day in the lion’s den. All kidding aside, though, with Harry’s kind and pleasant disposition, he cannot help but succeed as a medical student. From the class of 53, the ln st of luck at Minnesota! ’’HARRY” 32 ”ATHEISTANE” Christopher Beistle HefFelfinger Kntered Blake in 1943 (� lcc Club VI, V—President VI; Dramatics Association VI, V—Stage Manager VI; 1’iiion; Football VI, V; Swimming VI. V, IV. Ill; Baseball VI. “Idleness is an appendix to nobility. —Burton Stanford If you ever walked into the Senior Room this year, the chances are that the first thing you noticed was a massive form reclining on the couch, mumbling about the latest math test. 'This was “Kitty. Whenever he stirs himself to action, however, Kit really puts forth bis best. For four years he has been a Hartmann man, winning more firsts in the two hundred yard free-style alone than you can count. In football he was a tough center to move, and playing center for Mr. Glenn’s “T formation isn’t the easiest job in the world. Kit has contributed quite a bit to school spirit with his participation in extra-curricular activities. Scholastically, he has been in the upper half of the class most of the time. Kit has spent his summers fighting forest fires with the wild Indians up in Canada. His stories about Minaki, Ontario, are well known to every member of the class of 53. Kit has fun wherever he goes, and he makes bis friends have fun when they are with him. He is usually happiest on weekends, as he has lost and found his ring a number of times during the last year. We are sure that wherever Kit goes, he will win the respect and admiration of every one he meets. KITTY” HEFF 33 Charles Douglas Holcombe Entered Blake in 1948 Dramatics Association VI; Glee Club VI; Football VI; Basketball VI; Baseball VI, V. “An abridgement of all that is pleasant in man.”—Cold smith iustavus Adolphus Since coming to Blake in the eighth grade, Doug lias proved himself to Ik a good student and fine athlete, as well as an actor of note. With the Dramatics Association this year. Doug stole the show in the play, “If Men Played Cards as Wo-cm Do with his hilarious ad-libbing. On the athletic field he did more than his share in football as center linebacker bv brilliantly diagnosing almost every plav and stopping it. Many were the arguments between l-arson and Hole as to bow-many of the opposing players would have to Ik carried from the field l ecause of hard tackling. Last spring Doug displayed his talents on the taseball diamond by twirling his “slow, slower, and disgusting ball for the Bruins. This past winter Doug could Ik seen taking his famous “over the ear shot and any number of other assorted shots for Mr. Lundholm’s cagers. Scholastically Doug has ranked quite high in his class, and his name has appeared frequently on the Honor Roll. Outside the school. Doug has attended Luther League every Sunday night: he has been president of the organization for the last two years. Hole was one of the many to lose their Senior rings to one of the fairer sex. and could thus be often seen on his favorite stamping grounds in Edina. However, what his fellow students will remember Doug for most of all is his g Mxl sense of humor and his ability to get along well with everyone he meets. His wit and good nature have made him well liked bv both his classmates and faculty. There is no doubt that his friendships will grow through his four years at (iustavus. 34 Maclay Reed Hyde Entered Blake in 1945 Student Council VI; I’nion—President 1: Dramatics Association VI: Glee Club VI; Athletic Association; Brown Captain; Football VI, V; Hockey VI, V; Golf VI. V. He is as full of valour as of kindness, princely in both. —Shakespeare Harvard When Seniors gather for a hull session in the Senior Room, one can almost always hear the sounds of Clip. (lip. Gip coining from the group. As soon as this hap|K ns. Mac Hyde can be seen turning red: and slowly a large smile will form on his face, a smile which lias heen compared to the grill on a new Buick by several of the more observant Seniors. Mac’s nickname has caused much consternation among members of the fairer sex. but to the all-knowing Seniors it is a source of constant amusement. Throughout this year Mac has somehow managed to participate in nearly every student activity at Blake. His being elected President of the Union, a member of the Student Council, and Captain of the Browns is ample proof of his leadership ability and popularity. Mac is also an outstanding athlete. As quarter-back of the football team, he guided the Bears to the M.I.S.L. championship. Mac is also a star goalie and a stalwart of the Golf team. One fact, little known by most of his classmates, is that Mac is an accomplished musician. He plays several instruments including the clarinet and his latest, the guitar. Mac has liven approached many times in hopes that he would condescend to display his musical talents, but his modest character has forced him to refuse. Seriously though. Mac’s easy-going, amiable manner has succeeded in making him many good friends at Blake: and that trait, along with his ability to smile when he is being kidded, is liound to serve him well and make him many more friends at Harvard. 35 Laurence Joel Keefe Knteml Blake in 1948 Dramatic. Association VI, V; (� lcc Club VI. Ik not first by whom the new arc tried nor yet the last to lay the old aside.”—Pope Grinnell Almost every afternoon a grey and white Pontiac sedan zooms up a winding road and screeches to a stop in front of the school. Within, Larrv Keefe is comfortably seated next to a beautiful female companion. How he is able to participate in athletics and drive his girl around town at the same time is a question often asked by his classmates. The answer is simple, however: ‘‘First interests come first. Larry cannot resist the charms of a fair maiden. He doesn’t say much about his romantic adventures, but, as the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. Next to his girl friend. Larry's car is his most cherished possession. He has made a ritual of washing it and keeping it in top condition. He has gained experience in automotive engineering bv working on some of his classmates' cars. At school, Larry has contributed his fine bass voice to the Glee Club and his acting ability to the Dramatics Association. Those of you who saw The Minor Miracle will undoubtedly recall the dying sailor seated in the front of the life raft—that was Larry. Larry’s pleasant appearance and jovial manner have won him many friends at Blake. With his ability to make friends easily, harry is sure to Ik- a success wherever he goes. •'LARRY” 36 George Howard Kelby Entered Hlake in 1949 Dramatics Association VI. IV; Glee Club VI. V; Basketball VI. V; Golf VI. V. “Exaggeration is a department of lying. —Gracian Stanford “Say, George, have yon seen any Black Mallards lately? Needless to say, George takes much ribbing from his classmates on the subject t his enthusiasm over hunting. Nonetheless, in spite of all the joking there isn’t a more conscientious sportsman in the entire school. When fall rolls around, George is always the first one out with gun in hand to assail the unsuspecting birds. Since entering Blake in his Freshman year. George has been pursuing school functions with the same zest. Among these activities is his golf, which plays second role only to hunting. In the summer, as soon as George gets his swing in the groove, he can belt the hall around eighteen holes for a sizzling score in the «SO’s. His winter activities center mostly around basketball. There’s a funny thing at out George’s lwsketball; it seems he usually manages to contract a queer ailment (maybe scrofula or dropsy?) that affects his shooting. Nothing serious, however! George has hidden talent too. Besides being a wicked one with a chess hoard, he is quite an accomplished pianist, being able to improvise as lie wishes. The several two-foot piles of platters around his room indicate his love of modern jazz and swing. In the Senior Room George can Ik seen relaxing at a quick game of cribbage. pouring over the New York Times stink quotations, or dickering for the weekend use of the M C with Lampe and Olmsted. At any rate, all of us will be long remembering the gray corduroy pants, the rolled up sleeves, and that familiar shuffle. John Robert Lampe Entered Blake in 1946 Publications; Dramatics Association VI; I’n'on—President VI; Debating VI: I' reach Prize IV. III. “He reads much; lie is a great observer, and he looks quite through the deeds of men.“—Shakespeare Harvard Cum Laude “But look at what hapjjened the last time the Republicans were in! quips the tall young man 1 Kicked up against the bookcase trying to ward oft the angry group of conservatives that surrounds him. John Lampe is engaged in another of these Senior Room political “discussions.’ Throughout the year lie has stood alone against the ruthless opposition that lias tried to discourage his New Deal views with such tactics as smashing his Stevenson pins in the window frame and confiscating the pamphlets he began to distribute at the Homecoming Dance. During the past few years John has devoted much of his spare time to an exhaustive study of history atid politics. John lias also taken a considerable interest in sports, following the Lakers and other teams so avidly that he lias made himself an authority on baseball, basketball, and football. I le has confined his own athletic endeavors to basketball, developing himself into an excellent shot through constant year-round practice. Many consider John to he the class wit. as his subtle humor enables him to conic up with an exceedingly clever remark for nearly any situation. Whether as ace server for the north end of the Senior lunch table, chajK-l speaker, politician, or just a casual observer, John can lie counted on to produce entertainment. Socially, John has remained aloof, preferring intellectual pursuits to the conventional activities and insisting that no girl is worth the expense of date money. The respect that John has won from his classmates leads us to think that lie will surely attain great success at college and in his chosen profession. 38 Donald Mitchell McCaull Entered Blake in 1948 Publications; Dramatics Association VI, V: Glee Club VI: Debating V: Short Story Club—President VI; Golf VI. V. IV—Captain VI. I. thus neglecting worldly ends, all dedicated to closeness and the bettering of my mind.’’—Shakespeare Harvard Cum Laude “Xow see here—we’ve just got to put out a six page V m V . 1 ..vSe words. Don McCaull assails the other meinliers of the I ort 1 !M, I ,n ,l ',l1 effort to win supjMirt of his favorite cause. In addition to being an m valuable cog in the Publications Staff and a constant crusader for a bigg1’ ’ ;,n , V d! ° - ’ Don is a man of many other abilities. His feats of taking the dreaded I hysics course without chemistry and of breezing through three years of Spanish in his Senior year add further luster to his well-known scholastic abilities. Athletically, he is the same perfectionist. Many hours of diligent practice have made him an excellent golfer. Last summer he went to the quarter finals of the Minneapolis Star and Tribune Junior Golf Tournament. Although a woman-hater of no ill repute, Don has not allowed this fact to interfere with his social life in the least. He can be found in the midst of the activity at any of the varied and numerous functions held throughout the year. His rendition of the Minnesota rouser was one of the highlights of the social year. Don’s activities in the extra-curricular field are almost too numerous to mention, the significant fact in every case being the expert McCaull touch applied to every effort. Don’s amiable personality and ability to do many things extremely well should carry him far in the years to come. the tin 39 Robert Bruce McCrea Entered Blake in 1950 CjIce Club VI, V: Union; Tennis VI, V, IV. “I will follow thee to the last grasp with truth and loyalty. —Shakespeare Princeton Cum laude Anyone for a game of cribbage? is the familiar cry as we enter the Senior Room after lunch. In just a few seconds a hot game is on. When the shouting has stopped and the dust has settled, the group disperses, and a smiling lad named McCrea walks away from the table, having won again. Boh also comes out on top in his studies. Even though he has taken some of the hardest subjects the school can offer, he has maintained a high scholastic average ever since entering Blake as a sophomore. Bob’s mathematical ability is phenomenal, as shown by his nearly always emerging with a hundred after locking horns with one of Mr. Lundholm's fearful tests. His knowledge of science is also considerable, and he often astounds his fellow classmates by launching into an involved discussion in class or during a “Physics for tomorrow session. Bob's brilliance usually draws such remarks as “Einstein, please! or “No, Einstein! Not another hundred! Bob has engaged in many extra-curricular activities; his most recent undertaking has l een that of special photographer. Suddenly you are blinded by a flash of light, and as the spots disappear, you see that Bob has lx en taking revealing pictures for the CALL O’ PAN. Out of school Bob has been active in such aquatic sports as swimming, water skiing, and sailing. Nor does the scenery on the beach pass unnoticed. Bob's friendly personality and consideration of others make him a friend of everyone he meets, so we feel sure he will attain uncommon success in the coming years. Donald Trever Nightingale Entered Blake in 1950 Dramatics Association VI, Y. IV; Glee Club VI, V; Union; Publications; Football VI; Swimming VI, V, IV; Cbapcl Speaking Prize Y. “No man ever distinguished himself who could not hear to he laughed at. —Edgeworth Amherst Blake was indeed fortunate when this smiling Hercules in miniature left Deephaven and entered Blake as a sophomore. His classmates immediately recognized his varied abilities. A veritable “Mr. Anthony. Don has more questions thrown at him concerning school work, motors, woodwork, the care of skis, and skiing in general than any other membei of the clas . He is a steadfast supporter of extra-curricular activities in the school. His capacity- for hard work has been revealed as Business Manager of both tin Publications Board and the Dramatics Association. In athletics. “Ivan has done well during his stay at Blake. A regular diver on the swimming team for three years, he won the M.I.S.I,. diving championship during his Junior year. On the football squad, “Second hack out Nightingale” gained the respect of his teammates with his hard work and determination. Again, he has won the resjx ct of his classmates with his ability to stay good-natured under the often unmerciful kidding of the Senior class. Don has a unique trait in that he would rather imitate his instructors than merely recount their actions verbally. Regardless of whether he is the creator or the object of the class jokes, his humor always lends a spirited atmosphere to the Senior room. As far as the fairer sex is concerned. Don has concentrated his efforts toward one particular damsel during the past year, despite opposition from higher circles. Don possesses a friendly attitude that should insure him of success at the college of his choice. May you have all the good fortune possible, Don. You certainly deserve it. DON 41 FERBIE Stephen Winterer Olmsted Entered Blake in 1947 Dramatics Association VI, IV; Debating VI; Glee Club VI; Golf VI. “The huntsman winds his horn, and a-hunting we will go. —-Fielding Stanford W ell. guys, inv car only stalled four times on the way to school this morning. Did I say car? Well, you know what I mean—the maroon monster.” The only car in the world that has ever stalled more than Steve’s is that tine, black Chevrolet that has been sitting in the parking lot for better than one year. Steve’s beaten-up coupe keeps his joke supply well filled, for each time he starts his car something different occurs. Olmv’s auto has actually been of great service to him, however. It has enabled him to trans� ort the debate team to several of its tournaments. Speaking of debating, who wants to debate an issue? Just take one side of any question, and obliging Olmy will take the opposite. Outside of debating, Steve is an active member of both Glee Club and Dramatics and he also s| ends some time on Virgil. By far the most famous facet of Homely Omley’s personality is his great love of hunting. Hand Steve a gun, and he’ll return shortly with anything from a rabbit to a rhino—usually dead. Those who have been on one of Steve’s expeditions will respond with a fond smile when reminded of their experiences. Who cares how many ducks were shot? What nicer place can you find to play cards until seven A.M.? Steve’s love of good fun and his ability to express himself will help him immensely at Stanford. 42 Thomas Anthony Raugust Entered Blake in 1949 Dramatics Association VI; Football VI; Hockey VI, V; Baseball VI; Publications VI. “Men of few words are the l est men.” —Shakespeare Harvard The library door opens and slowly closes. A slow, deliberate footfall approaching the trophy room is heard by the boys studying there. After a few minutes have elapsed. Balloono” drifts around the corner with a serious yet amusing expression on his face. Although Tony never appears to l e in a hurry, he is always punctual. His driving group is always amazed by his ability to arise five minutes before he is to be picked up in the morning and yet he able to amble out of his house as slowly as if he had been up for hours. Tony gains many friends with his quiet, easy-going | ersonality, as well as with his several talents. Since he entered Blake, Tonv has risen to the top part of his class scholastically. His talents lie especially in the field of mathematics, and he was one of the few to tackle senior math. Tony has been a prominent figure on the Blake teams, especially during his two years on the Varsity I lockey team, where he proved to I e a valuable man not only as a player but also as a spark to keep up his teammate’s spirits at all times. He also played a year of Varsity Football and Baseball. Tony is no slouch in the social world, either, for he is always present at the numerous gatherings even though he is one of those strange and oft envied seniors who have ‘‘settled down” socially. Tony holds the distinction of l eing the best-dressed member of the Senior Class; he is always neat in apj earance as well as actions, never showy or loud. With his modest, friendly, and deliberate manner Tony will find success in anything he does. TONY” 43 BALLOONO David Thornton Riddiford Entered Blake in 1947 Editor-in-Chief of Publications: Class President III: Dramatics Association VI, V; Glee Club VI, V; Forum Committee V: Waiter VI, V: Football VI: Baseball VI. V; Swimming V, IV, III; Union. “Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest. —Richter Yale Xo. you guys, this won't get past Mr. Pollock, says Dave Riddiford as he crosses his name out of Sound and Fury at a Sunday afternoon Torch meeting. In his capacity as editor-in-chief of Publications, David is probably l est known for his unique ability to keep his name out of that well-known column. On the other hand, with his energy and writing ability he has been largely responsible for the successful publication of the 'Porch which, for the first time in several years, won praise from the annual Star and Tribune Clinic. Aside from his literary talents, David is of an athletic nature. Throughout the year he participated in three sports, football, swimming, and baseball. Another feature outstanding in David's character is his remarkable sense f humor. In history class his grimaces and gesticulations are appreciated by everybody save, perhaps. Mr. Edie. Besides being the originator of many of the standard jokes of the senior class, David is often found to be the butt of many of his classmates’ jokes. Fortunately, he possesses the amazing ability to keep good-natured in spite of his classmates' humorous attempts. When carefully scrutinizing David’s out-ot-school life, one remarks almost immediately at his most fastidious taste in women. Indeed, his taste seems to be of a quantitative nature as well, for seldom has he been known to go with only one girl at any one particular time. Nevertheless, David possesses a light-hearted air that makes him a very agreeable companion. This enviable quality combined with his other talents should help to make Dave a great success at the college of his choice. 44 Joseph Chapman Ritchie Entered Blake in 1944 Student Council VI, V; Union; Glee Club VI. V. IV; Tennis VI, V. IV, III— Captain VI. V; Football VI, V; Basketball VI. V; White Captain. “A woman is only a woman, but a good cigar is a smoke.”—Kipling Yale Though Jo has won more honors than most of us can count, he has remained the modest, easygoing guv we first met in the Junior School. As an athlete. Jo has combined a fine physique with a capacity for hard work to win himself a total of eight varsity letters during his career at Blake. Famous for his open houses, dates, a somewhat fiendish interest in chemistry, and a cheerful laugh, Jo will give you ‘‘the crux of any matter about which you are in doubt. He seems able to remember the name, age, address, and phone number of any desirable person he meets. Never was there a man so industrious as old “B.B.” Among Jo’s many schemes for making money, two stand out: first, his two-day stint as a soda jerk extraordinaire; second, his two-year job as a traveling salesman. The latter job often proves not quite so romantic as it sounds, as Jo’s district is necessarily limited owing to certain responsibilities at The Blake School. His job peddling kitchen utensils from sieves to sinks has. however, earned him a sizeable sum of money with which to finance one of his pit hobbies—trying to make worthless cars run. At this point, Jo is looking ahead to a successful career at Yale. With his many talents, Jo is certain to distinguish himself in college and in later life. 45 William Stewart Scherer Entered Blake in 1946 Dramatics Association VI, V; Glee Club VI. V. IV: Waiter VI. V; Hockey VI, V; Baseball VI. “What sweet delight a quiet life affords.' —Drummond Trinity If, in the midst of a Senior Room study session, a Xew York Times’’ tight breaks out, you can be sure of one thing. Bill Scherer is around somewhere. Along with this trait of always being in the middle of Senior Room revolutions, Bish has a tine sense of humor and a remarkably good-natured personality. Many are the occasions when he has casually tossed off one of his classmate’s perverted remarks alnnit his weekend life, realizing all the time that “lx ys will lx boys.” A crash of dishes in the dining room signifies that Bill has once again met with disaster during one of his famous slow lunch” treatments. Bill has made a valuable contribution to the Hockey team during his Junior and Senior years. His play at center has resulted in many a decisive goal for Blake. Bill has also pitched for the Baseball team and has played JY Football. His other activities include singing in the Glee Club and helping in the Dramatics Association. Although Bill’s weekend activities are the subject of much discussion and controversy among Senior Room critics, lie continues on his way. wiser and happier than many of his critics. At Trinity next year, Bill’s pleasant disjwsition and energy will earn him as many friends as it has at Blake. Good luck. Bill! 46 Paul Frederick Schmitt Entered Blake in 1943 Dramatics Association VI, V; Glee Club VI. V: L’nion: Football VI, Y. IV. Had sigh’d to many, though lu loved but one. —Scott Dartmouth If the word “Ford is heard coming from a large group of yelling Seniors, you can lx- sure that the round-cheeked lx� y in the center, extolling the praises of the Ford Company in general and the Ford tractor in particular, is none other than Farmer Paul Schmitt. What his official position with the company is. we haven’t been able to find out: but from listening to Schmitty. one might draw the conclusion that any farmer who does not own a Ford tractor is not even worthy of being called a farmer. However, all his remarks are not limited to tractors: for during any of his free periods, Schmitty can usually he found in the Senior Room voicing his humorous and somewhat ribald viewpoints oil any subject that may come up. His partially sarcastic sense of humor serves him well in word battles with his fellow Seniors, and it is very seldom that Schmitty fails to get in the last word. Since Paul’s entrance into Blake in the third grade he has risen to become one of the mainstays of the class. Whenever he is called upon to do something, whether it he for the dramatics association, the Torch, or anything else pertaining to the school, Schmitty does it quickly and efficiently. Paul's name can he seen frequently on the honor role: but perhaps his greatest accomplishment lies on the Football team. This fall he climaxed three years on the team by being selected as an all-conference guard on our M.I.S.L. championship team. Schmitty’s willingness to help others and his rare sense of humor are two traits that will carry him far in college and in later life. Arnold Richard Stenson, Jr. Entered Blake in 1944 Dramatics Association VI; Glee Club VI; I’iron; Football VI, V, IV—Captain VI; Basketball VI. V; Tennis VI, V. For what I will, I will, and there an end.”—Shakespeare Stanford For three years the name of Stenson at Blake has been synonymous with clean, hard-fought footliall. Earning a starting assignment at right guard as a Sophomore, Dick climaxed his football days at Blake as captain of this year’s M.I.S.L. championship team. Dick’s football ability was recognized by the league coaches when he was placed on the league’s All-Conference team. Dick has shown skill in tennis and basketball also: he should graduate with eight varsity letters to his credit. Dick is a memlier of the Dramatics Association and one of the deep-throated basses in the Glee Club. Long recognized as a leader not only of his class but also of the school, Stens was elected to the Union at the end of his Sophomore year. Besides athletics and extra-curricular activities, Stens has made a scholastic record that places him fairly high in the class. One of the most socially minded members of the class. Stens has amazed everyone with his faithful trek along the shores of Minnehaha Creek several times each weekend. The hike isn't long, but the regularity would certainly tax a weaker person. Dick can he seen in the midst of almost any senior room discussion, and his “playful arguments have led to the near destruction of many a classmate. However, Dick’s desire to make good and his unfailing support of any worthwhile cause will gain him many friends at Stanford. 48 James Wesley Swan Entered Blake in 1949 Class Treasurer VI; Dramatics Association VI, V; Glee Club VI, V; I'nion; Football VI: Swimming VI, V, IV. “Power is more safely retained Incautious than severe councils.” —Tacitus Princeton Tripping onto the stage of Northrop Auditorium we see none other than that dapper young salesman of anything you happen to need. Rusty Swan. Rusty’s acting for the Dramatics Association is only one of the many jobs his sense of school loyalty has prompted him to undertake. A charter member of the Glee Club’s bass section, Rusty helped form the bass group into a strong low range unit. As secretary-treasurer of the class Rusty has had the delicate task of handling a class account which sometimes totaled as low as minus ten dollars. His job of keeping the authorities off his neck for the class debt while calmly collecting huge sums from his fellow Seniors for the support and maintenance of the class cat seemed nearly im|x ssible, hut somehow Rusty did it. An enthusiastic athlete. Rust participated actively in football and swimming. Though he weighed only one hundred forty pounds. Rusty was one of the toughest linemen on the team. An “all-around” man on the swimming team. Kumpsty at different times was diver, breast stroker, and free style artist. A sketch of Rusty Swan would not Ik complete without mention of his active interest and participation in Senior bull sessions. Any time during the year when “the boys” got together and swapped ideas. Rusty was on the scene listening attentively, adding his own impressions, and generally livening up the gathering. Rusty’s is a bright future, for his strong interest in all things he undertakes should lead him far. Good luck at Princeton, Rust! “RUSTY” “RUMSKI 49 John Roger Thomson Entered Blake in 1946 Dramatics Association VI, V. IV'—President VI; Glee Club VI; Union; Waiter VI. V, IV; French Prize V; Declamation Winner IN'; Publications. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. —Emerson Harvard i W hen a pudgy little fellow named John Thomson left Wayzata to join the Blake sixth grade, the Class of 1953 gained a valued member. Down through the years John has I wen a constant source of amusement to his classmates. However, John’s antics in class have l� een carried on much to the chagrin of Blake teachers. It has even been rumored that his classroom activities were enough to drive a certain French teacher to seek a life of peace and quiet in the Army. Not a whiz in athletics, Thoms-babe, as he is affectionately called hv his closer friends, has certainly shown his ability in extra-curricular activities. His becoming president of the Dramatics Association climaxed a long and successful career on the Blake stage. The old actors’ creed, the show must go on. was carefully observed by John last fall when he delivered a starring performance in The Summoning of Everyman while lu was still recovering from a severe attack of laryngitis. On occasion John has been known to lend his booming l� ss voice to the Glee Club, and recently he has joined the Debating Team as an extemporaneous speaker. Over the years John has built up a reputation for his exploits with the fairer sex. Every few months he calmly announces that at last he has found the right girl. 1 hen he will go into a lengthy oration concerning the defects of his previous girl friend. Seriously though. John’s easy-going manner has won him a host of friends at Blake and is sure to serve him well in later life. 50 THOMS BABE Mark Ueland Entered Blake in 1949 Headboy; Class President V, IV; I’nion; Dramatics Assoeiation ’I, V; Glee Club V; Call O Pan Editor; Waiter VI. V; Football VI, V; Swimming VI, V. IV, III—Captain VI; Boy’s State V. Hail to the chief who in triumph advances. —Scott I larvard Cum Laude hen Mark entered the Freshman class with his shy. squeaky voice, few realized that he would soon he a leader of the school. His name was soon found on the honor roll as well as on the starting lineup of the swimming team. Better known to his classmates as die. Mark is one of those rare fellows who are natural leaders. As president of the junior class, die’s leadership ability proved itself when the class, for the first time in many a year, earned almost the entire amount for the J. S. As one of Blake's delegates to Gopher Boy’s State, lie was elected lieutenant governor. In his senior year, die was elected Head Boy. However, lie still had time to keep his name on the honor roll despite bucking the usual double-disaster of Physics and Senior Math, lie captained the swimming team and held a starting end position on the varsity football team for two years. Mark’s activities have not all been scholastic and athletic. He has spent countless hours on the CALL O' PAX. and many of his pictures fill the pages of this lx ok. He has often been seen playing the bass in one of the local music outfits or entertaining at the piano. His senior room arguments have proved to be a constant amusement to his fellow classmates, and whether right or wrong lie usually comes out the winner. Whenever there is snow on the ground, die takes to his skis. Being an ardent enthusiast of the sport, lie has spent the last two spring vacations at Aspen and Sun Valley, skiing and striking up new acquaintances. Mark's friendliness and willingness to help anyone have made him one of the most | opular members of the class of 53. W hen Mark goes to Harvard, Blake loses a leader, a scholar, and a friend. 51 Eugene Franklin Yeates Filtered Blake in 1944 Class President VI; Publications; Glee Club VI; Dramatics Association VI; Cnion; Second Hand Book Store VI, V; Waiter VI, V—Headwaitcr VI; Football VI, ; Tennis V’l; Swimming Manager VI, V. IV; Boy’s State V. “Whv. then the world’s thine oyster which I with sword will open.” —Shakespeare Harvard Cum Laude “Fellows, Mr. Foss says the radio is too loud. Could this plea have come from any other memlier of the class of 53 hut Gene Yeates? Besides trying to maintain the faculty’s stem requests for some kind of quiet in the Senior Room. Gene has carried the responsibilities of class president with amazing skill. Xot only has he met and faced the usual senior problems but he has also been active in promoting new interests for the class. At the end of our junior year Gene did a great amount of work in redecorating the Senior Room, and he was kind enough to present the class with a leather sofa. This year Gene learned of a past senior tradition concerning vocational dinners. He led legislation which set up a program of six very interesting dinners at which prominent men sjx)ke on their vocations. This series was designed to give the boys an insight into the various professions. Besides his duties as class president. Gene managed to lead the class out of school, also. His interests in girls are common property, and all his classmates are aware of his great durability in all things. Poncho’s careful consideration of any move, his absorption in his work, and his readiness to help mark him as a fellow with a really well-rounded j ersonality. FRANK” SHORTY 52 SENIOR IDIOSYNCRASIES BOIES ...... BROWN ...... CARGILL..... COL W ELI... CROSBY...... DEINARD .... DIETZ ...... EVANS ...... FORD........ HEFFELFIXGER HOLCOMBE .... HYDE ....... KEEFE ...... KELBY ...... LAM PE...... McCAULI..... McCREA ..... NIGHTINGALE . OLMSTED .... RAUGUST .... RIDDIFORI) ... RITCHIE .... SCHERER .... SCHMITT .... STENSON .... SWAN ....... THOMSON .... UELAND ..... YEATES ..... ........The Snake ........“Go. Man ...............Animal .. .“Bryce says . . ................Cincy .. Fizz ($% (♦ ) ........Nurse’s aid ........Full Nelson .... “My car . . . ...........Goldbricks ............ Meatball ...... Wool Tariff ......Hairy Larrv .................B.S. ... “Well, fans . . .............3 |K� int .. Einstein—please! .............. Ferbie ......Maroon Goon ............... Sleep ................Women ...........The crux ...............Wheeze ...... Ford tractors “Shut up, Boies . . . ................ Vino ............ Reverend ................ Busy ............... Pills THE PROPHECY OF THE CLASS OF 1953 Setting: Campaign Headquarters of Senator “Big John I ampe. A large, paper-strewn table with several important papers and cigarette butts is to the left of the room. It is election night 1976. We see numerous posters on the walls boosting “Big John’s candidacy for President on the relatively new Socialist-Reform ticket. Seated around the table are several of “Big John’s” lieutenants, chief among whom are P. F. Schmitt. Lampe’s strong arm assistant who has left the presidency of the Northwest Tractor and Equipment Company to hold close rein over the grass roots leaders; Don McCaull, prominent lawyer and professor of political science and philosophy, who is the closest tiling that “Big John has to an advisor: Adolph Boies. I anipe’s chief of the “Liliputians for Lainpe” youth crusade: and Lecherous Dave Riddiford, press secretary extraordinaire. The “boys are discussing the prospects for victory; a confident atmosphere pervades the entire scene. “Big John speaks: “Men of Blake, I want to thank you for your courageous, persevering, and unwavering support of me, my candidacy, and my pocketbook in this, the greatest fight of my life. You men have each headed a key part of my operations. Adolph, you and Arnie Stenson, the best football and bean bag coach that Chicago U. lias ever seen, have done a magnificent job in swinging the enlightened youth of this great nation behind me, my candidacy, and my pocketbook. With the help of ‘Balloono’ Raugust, the modern advertising device of carbon monoxide-filled blimps has spread the glorious truths throughout young minds from Augustana to Anoka. Say. Lecherous Dave, any reports from the outlying areas? “Wellll, from what I hear, the women’s vote is in the bag. Juan Crosby, the Rudolph Valentino of four dimensional movies, has lieen giving extensive personal attention to the matter. We thought Don Night was going to swing the WCTU vote in line. But after his defeat for re-election to the presidency of that noble organization, he fell into a fearful state of despondency and jumped from a ten story window. As far as I can make out. which is pretty far, incidentally, we’ve got the sports world sewed up tight. 'The Golden Boy of the Links, ‘Fats’ Hef-felfinger, has threatened every member of the USGA with expulsion unless they vote right. ‘Jovial’ George Kelby, who is the president of the well-known Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Black Mallards, has forced all ardent bird watchers into your column by the force of his own forthright personality. Along promotional lines we’ve hit a new peak in campaign songs with droll Doug Holcombe’s famous composition ‘We Want I«ampe in the White House. I hat outstanding group of warblers, ‘The Flop House Four Plus None.’ has succeeded in spreading your message in their own odious—that is, melodious—manner. ou know Bill Dietz, Bish Scherer, Hairy Larry Keefe, and Homely Omley Olmsted have done a banged-up job for you. Big John. 54 “Yes, Lecherous Dave, you know I'm even prouder of J. Wentworth Rrown burying the hatchet and rallying to my support. He's done a great job in the music held making the more despondent set n ck’ with that cool street tond of his. While he plays a crazy trumpet Amos Deinard passes an anxious tambourine between both of the spectators. The other stalwarts in Brown’s combo are ‘Bongo Bob' Cargill, lxating his wicked jungle skins: Dave ‘Cheeks Colwell, sending the cats on his piccolo: Mac Hyde, knocking them dead with simultaneous clarinet jags and take-offs on his one-string guitar; and Jo strumming a niello cello.” “You betcha, Ik ss. and I want you to know that ‘Torrid Tom' Evans has l een winning all his op|X)iients in the pro-wrestling circuit over to our side. He just threatens to apply his famed full nelson, and the toys fall right in line. By the way. ‘Bullet Bob’ McCrta, that past master of subtle wit and repartee, has lx en cutting the opposition to ribbons with his own piercing campaign humor.” ‘‘Well, Lecherous Dave, with such tremendous publicity. I’m sure we'll take it by a landslide. I've been considering which of my toys I’ll place in the cabinet, and things seem to shajK- up like this: ‘Dusty Rusty Swan in there as my able Vice President: Frank Yeates, the prominent pill producer, holding the purse strings—and everything else he can get his hands on—as Secretary of the Treasury; and ‘Dark Mark' Ueland holding things down as Secretary of the Interior. This reminds me, Dave, will vou please write ‘Handsome Harry’ Ford and let him know how sorry I am to hear his operations aren’t going too well: but 1 fear I shan’t lx able to let him head up the Department of Health, Wealth, and Sterno. “Well, men, this is the payoff. I’m going to turn on the radio and catch the final score. Get the door, will you. Adolph? Well, I'll l e twitched if it isn’t my worthy opjx nent. Park yourself in a chair. Father John Thoms, and we’ll see how-big my majority is.” “Precisely why I am here. I want to congratulate you on a clean, hard-fought battle, ‘Big John.’ I pledge to you and to all my constituents a glorious four years under that great party of which I am fortunate enough to lx the leading apostle—the Return to Religion Party. It was close, hut we nosed you out by fifty-eight million to three.” “All I can say is if I hadn't voted three times for myself I could really have been out of it. What’s the trouble with my true supporters? Suddenly the room clears as Big John grabs Adolph Boies and chases everyone from the room, swinging the noble pigmy wildly over his head. 55 UNDERCLASSMEN The underclassmen are an important part of Blake, for they are the prospective seniors. The underclassmen comprise the first through fifth forms. The first and and second forms constitute the middle school, and the third through fifth forms are part of the upper school. Each form, in itself, is a separate social group. The elder forms participate in many of the same activities as the seniors. Thus, the underclassmen progess from one form to the next always gaining new responsibilities and new privileges until the final vear as seniors at Blake. Oi 00 FIFTH FORM Hack Row: Cullen. Tully, Thorpe. Truesdell, Lundholtn, Dow. Andersen, Colun, Reitan. P. McCaull, Haines, Cleveland. Middle Row: Krickson. Platt. Rogers. Adams, J. McCaull. Atwood. Burnett, Winget. Kelby. Hickelhaupt. Grundy, Bodem, Bergstrom. Campbell. Front Row: Larson. Adams. Osborne. Skinner, Van Dusen. Sir. Pollock, McDonald, Heegaard, Overholt, Gammell. Salzman. Absent: Priest. Officers: Skinner, Van Dusen. McDonald. As the school year began, the class of 1954 welcomed two new members. Ward Adams and Dan Cohen. In the class elections, the results were as follows: Peter Van Dusen. president; Harry Skinner, vice president: and Malcom McDonald. secretary-treasurer. The class chose Mr. Pollock as their advisor. In studies the class ranked very high and several times won the plaque for the highest ranking form. David Grundy. Malcom McDonald, and Vincent Platt were consistently on the Honor Roll. The Junior class also stood out in athletics. Many hovs were on the championship football team. At the end of the season Julian McCaull and Hob Lundholm were elected co-captains for next year. In the winter the class took part in the various winter sports, while Phil I .arson captained the hockey team. In addition to athletics the class participated in the various extra-curricular activities such as the Glee Club. Dramatics, and Publications. Lynn Truesdell and Julian McCaull represented the Fifth Form in the Student Council; and Jim Dow. Phil I .arson. Hob Lundholm. Julian McCaull, and Ralph 'fully were members of the Union. At the beginning of the year the class set out to raise money for the Junior-Senior dance. They became enthusiastic and determined to give the Seniors an excellent J.S. The money was raised by selling hot dogs and pop at football games and by giving several dances. The class would like to thank Mr. Cleveland. Mr. Pollock, and all the other faculty memliers for helping the class throughout the year. Peter Van Dusf.n, President 59 8 FOURTH FORM Back Row : Dorians Otter. Selken, ’an Dusen, Honimeyer. Xuhel. MacXamara, Johnson. Abramson. McCabe, Amesbury. Wilder, Watson. Adams. Miodlk Row: Gross. Cole, Hagen, Meyer. Howard, Mitliun, Boos. Whitmore, 1 'rick son, Loudon, Pratt, Winston. Wetherhy. Anderson, Silverson. Front Row: O’Dowd. Gessner, Rogers, Crosby. Ueland, Burke, Mr. Van Santvoord, Burdick, Larson. Rusten. Morris, Xeumeier. Absent: Dorn. Officers: Honimeyer, Burke. Adams. At the beginning of this year, the enrollment of the Fourth Korin was increased by the addition oi two new hoys. They were Don Johnson and John Xubel. The class elected Skip Burke, president: Steve Adams, vice president; and Andy Honimeyer, secretary treasurer. Mr. Van Santvoord was chosen as class advisor and Allan Burdick. Student Council representative. The class had an average year scholastically. However. Fred Meyer, Jim Gross, and Chuck Si Iverson were consistently on the Honor Roll. Meyer was the highest ranking student in the Upper School. The Fourth Form proved to Ik- a very athletic class throughout the year. In football, the class was represented on three teams. The outstanding boys on the various teams were: Andy Honimeyer, varsity: G. Erickson. J.Y.; and Chuck Cole, “A” team. During the winter months Chuck Cole, Chris Crosby. Bob Louden. and Bob Morris played well on the varsity Hockey team. Dorians, Adams, and MacXamara were on the JY Hockey team, while Rogers, W hitmore, and Gross were on the JY basketball squad. The Fourth Form boys on the swimming team were Ueland, Hagen, and Abramson. Xubel, Meyer, and Wilder did an excellent job of debating throughout the year, and for his outstanding performance in the annual dcliate in Chapel. Meyer was awarded the Strieker Cup for 1953. The Fourth Form sincerely wishes to extend its gratitude to all the masters, especially to its advisor. Mr. Van Santvoord. for the friendly help and encouraging advice which they patiently gave during the year. Martin Burkk, President 61 O' Is) THIRD FORM Back Row: Kvalsten. Marfield. Mintener. Patterson, Crosby. Benton. McKenzie. Miller. Ritchie, Maeder, Larson, Hollander. Middle Row: Morgan, Rihnick, Bjornson, Priest. Smith. Schober. Caswell. Hollem. Myhr. Lowry. Palm, von Kdeskutv. Front Row: Reinhard, Bennett. Fischer. Lewis, Burroughs, Haugen, Mr. Gregory, Cleveland, Fellows. Fgermayer, Dow. Kelm. Absent: Moffett. Third Form Officers: Moffett, Haugen. When school opened in the fall, the Third Form welcomed Boh Myhr, Glen Schober, Jack Kvalsten, Ed Maeder. John Palm, Greg Fellows, and Pony Benton to Blake. These new l oys quickly and easily made new friends and adapted themselves to Blake School life. Last year Thomas Crosby was elected Third Form representative to the Student Council and in the form elections, John Haugen was chosen president; Bill Moffett, vice president; and Tony Benton, secretary-treasurer. Scholastically the Third Form ranked high among the other live forms. Consistently on the Honor Roll were Todd Miller, (ilen Schober. Pom Lowry, Boh Myhr, and Bill Smith. In athletics the Third Form had many future varsity players. Mike Hollern was on the varsity hockey team. Jim Burroughs on the swimming team, and Boh Myhr on the J.V. basketball squad. Others who excelled in sports were Bill Moffett. Jim Priest. Tom Caswell. Ralph Rilmick, John Egermayer, and Brad Mintener. Our class would like to thank all the masters and especially Mr. Gregory, our class advisor, for their patient advice and friendly help in the classroom and on the athletic field. 63 John Haugen, President SECOND FORM Back Row: Middlcnitst, Wilkie, Jacobsen, Stiehm. MacFarland, Nash, Gross. Sheldon. Brown. Merchant. Fliegel. Middi.k Row: Morris, Widdess, Owen. Stevens. Strong. Dowd, Forster. Larson. Smullen, Andrews, Baskcrville. Bergerud. Front Row: Schoening. McCarthy, Porter. Knoblauch, Wittner, Mr. Edie, Feck. Ecklund, Lane. Schneider. Officers: Witmer. Schooling. Sheldon. This year when the doors of Blake opened, five new l oys entered the Second Form. They were: Mahlon Schneider, Walter Baskerville, William Gross. Donald Morris, and Thomas Smullen. After Christmas vacation. Stewart Widdess joined the class. The l.ovs are liked very much by the class. The class officers were as follows: John Winner, president; Tad Sheldon, vice president; and Bud Schooling. secretary-treasurer. Scholastically the Second Form has done only fair. Alan Peck, Jim Lane. Bob Jacobson, and Woody Andrews were consistently on the first Honor Roll, while Sheldon. Nash, Stevens, Gross, and Bergcrud were cm the second Honor Roll. The athletic teams have done very well. The B team under Mr. Edie did not lose a game. The outstanding players were Jim Lane. Bud Schooling, 'Pad Sheldon, and Boh Jacobson. Jim Lane. Bill Gross. Bud Schooling. Mahlon Schneider. Tom Smullen, John Witmcr. and Nick Widdess were on the basketball team which also had a good season. The members of the Second Form wish to thank Mr. Edie for his kindness and help throughout the year. 65 John Witmkr. President 8 FIRST FORM Top Row: Schutz. Pillsbury, Crawford, Winston, Crosby, Coder. Hoidale, Hanson. Wilson. Brackett. Plimpton, Molke, Rudd, Haugland. Middle Row: Nash, Kilgore, Turner. Sedgewick, Van Dusen, Elliot, linker, Kempf, McDonald. W’inslow. Cargill. Lahr, IJeberman. Front Row: Bennett, Pflaum, Harris, Dayton, Sawyer, Morrison, Mr. W’igginton, Hoffman, Lampe, Cowman. Burton. Geer. Absent: Nichols. Officers: Dayton. Morrison, Plimpton. The First Form welcomed eight new hoys this year. They are Tom Brackett. Steve Kilgore. Bill Lahr. George McDonald. Marshall Cargill. Clark Winslow. Ted Shutz. and Edward Hauglund. From the scholastic point of view the First Form had a good year. Don Pillsbury was the highest ranking lx y in the class. The First Form officers were as follows: Morrison, president; Plimpton, vice president; Dayton, secretary-treasurer. The First Form also had a good year in athletics. Four first formers made the “B” football team, while the majority of the class played on the “C team. During the winter Dave Crosby and Tom Brackett were outstanding on the hockey team. Very few hoys went out for basketball this year. We sincerely thank our advisor. Mr. Wigginton, and all the other masters who have helped and guided us throughout the year. Xick Morrison, President 67 ORGANIZATIONS The organizations at Blake arc especially useful in the preparation of the Blake student for college life. Some groups have elected membership, but most of them have merely voluntary membership. The organizations are sufficiently diversified so as to satisfy the interests of any Blake student. When a student joins an organization, he opens to himself an unlimited possibility for the cultivating of that particular interest. In the following section we have attempted to give a true picture of each organization at Blake. Back Row: T. Crosby. Burdick, J. McCaull, Truesdell. Front Row: Hyde, M. Ueland, J. Ritchie. Mr. Cleveland. STUDENT COUNCIL This year the Student Council again accomplished its highly important work with a good deal of success. A sign of harmony within the school was evident in that the Council was faced with very few major problems. The Council launched the Magazine Subscription drive, and it was the most successful drive ever held at Blake. The Council also directed the annual charity drive. In addition a committee was chosen for the Homecoming Dance together with a committee from the Junior class to plan and carry out the Spring Dance. The difficult problem of finding a place to put tlu athletic team pictures, a problem which has plagued the school for several years, was discussed and suggestions were made. The Council also discussed methods of improving the conduct during the chapel services and made several suggestions to the student body for maintaining a fitting atmosphere in the chapel. The Council made suggestions on the improvement of the forums. Increased forum attendance shows that the suggestions have heljied. The council itself consists of seven members, four of which are elected class representatives. The other three, including the Hcadlioy, are members-at-large from the school and are elected by the top three forms. The seven members meet each week with the Headmaster, who serves as advisor to the group. Actually, the Council is the students’ 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: Headbov Mark Ueland; seniors Joe Ritchie and Mac Hyde: juniors Julian McCaull and Lynn Truesdell; sophomore A1 Burdick; and freshman Tom Crosby. 70 UNION The Blake Union is a school organization whose purposes are to further public speaking, give the lioys practice in parliamentary procedure, and discuss school problems. It is an honorary non-secret society for boys in the Junior and Senior classes, and it is one of the most respected and well liked extra-curricular activities of the school. The Union meets every other Thursday night under the advisorship of Mr. Foss. After dinner a formal meeting is held in the library. At every meeting the discussing of school problems i followed by a prepared and an extemporaneous speaker. Another important aspect of the Union is the good fellowship it promotes among the niemliers. Each year, the Union donates a gold medal to the winner of the Fourth Form Declamation Contest. Another high pot on the Union calendar is the annual dinner at which the Senior members read papers lnfore the entire faculty suggesting improvements for the school. At the final meeting of the year the Union members are hosts to their fathers at the traditional father-son banquet. The members of the Union express their appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Foss for the time and effort he has taken in directing it through another successful year. Hack Row: 'Fully. Swan. Jim Dow. M. Ueland. Lundholm, Heffelfinger, McCrea. Second Row: Yeates, Schmitt. Stenson, Dietz. J. McCaull. Thomson. J. Ritchie. Front Row: Riddiford. I . Larson Nightingale, I. I-ampe, Mr. Foss, Hyde, J. Crosby. M. McDonald. 71 Hack Row: J. Brown, Yeates, Schmitt, M. Ueland, Deinard, J. Lamne, M. McDonald. Front Row: Nightingale, Mr. Pollock, Riddiford, D. McCaull. PUBLICATIONS Editor-in-chief ..................... Call O’Pan Editor.................... Managing Editor ..................... Sports Editor........................ Photographer ........................ Feature Editor ...................... Faculty Advisor...................... ..David Riddiford .....Mark Ueland .... Don McCaull .....John Lampe ...Amos Deinard ......Jon Brown Mr. S. K. Pollock BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager ................... Circulation......................... Don Nightingale .... Gene Yeates CONTRIBUTORS Paul Schmitt John Crosby John Thomson Malcolm McDonald Doug Andersen Jim Dow Jerry Gammell Tony Raugust Sig Ueland Phil McCaull TORCH This year’s edition of the Torch was very successful. Nine issues were put out during the year, one a six j)age issue. There were four issues in the fall term, three in the winter term, and two during the spring. However, the board felt that the most notable achievement of the year was the praise that the pajjer received at the annual .Star and Tribune clinic. Wry seldom in the past has the Torch received any praise from the experts at this clinic for high school newspapers. Many of last year’s innovations were continued this year and gained added ] opularity: cartoons by Doug HoIcoiuIk , senior profiles, and “On the Sidelines by John I ampe. The staff met once every three weeks at Riddiford’s house to type and edit articles and paste up dummy sheets. The harmony with which the members worked made these meetings efficient and enjoyable. The members of the staff feel that their work on the publications was very enjoyable and an excellent experience. 72 Back Row: Deinard. J. Lampe, Thomson. D. McCaull, J. Brown. Front Row: Nightingale. Riddiford. M. Ueland. CALL O’ PAN This year as last the Publications Board was graced with an ample budget with which to publish the CALL O' PAX. Under the able direction of Don Nightingale, the business staff carried out the most successful magazine subscription drive in Blake’s history. The profits from this drive go to the production of the CALL O’ PAN. Nightingale also single-handedly gathered all the advertising in the l ook without the aid of a campaign. Mark Ueland handled all the layout and design of the l ook and took many of the photographs with the help of Amos Deinard. David Riddiford was in charge of the written material and did the general editing of the book. The work began early in the fall, hut of course there was the frantic rush at the end of the year to meet the final deadline. Through their hard work and devotion to the CALL O’PAN. these l oys gained valuable experience that has made the effort worthwhile. We of the staff would like to thank all the boys who have in any way helped toward the publication of the book and Mr. Pollock who has unselfishly given his time and energy to guide us throughout the year. We feel confident that the 1 wards in the future will leave the job of producing Torches and CALL O' PANS with the same satisfied feeling that we have. 73 Back Row: McCrea, Deinard, M. Ucland. Front Row: Yeates, I). McCaull. J. Lampe. CUM LAUDE The Cum Latide Society i a national honorary organization founded in 1906 for the purpose of rewarding boys who have keen consistently high scholastically. In 1927 Blake lx came one of the many preparatory schools that are members. The society corresponds to the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity in college in that the members are chosen on a basis of scholarship and character. This year six Ijovs were presented with the honor and distinction of becoming members of this organization. All have ranked high throughout their high school career despite the fact that they have l een active in S] orts and extra-curricular activities. The six are Amos Deinard, chemist; John Lampe, class historian; Don McCaull. linguist; Bob McCrea, mathematician; Mark Ueland, physicist; and Gene Yeates, Latin socialist. The initiation ceremonies took place on April 23 at the annual Cum I-aude dinner. The guest sj eaker was Dr. Frank R. Kille, Dean of Carleton College, who discussed student-faculty relations. 74 Hack Row: Wilder, Nukel, Meyer. M. McDonald. Platt. Front Row: Olmsted. Mr. Edie, J. Lampe. DEBATING Blake’s debate team had one of its most successful seasons this year. Mr. Edie’s debaters returned from six interstate tournaments with a record of twenty-seven wins and seventeen losses. In November the Varsity teams were organized. Stephen Olmsted and John Lampe constituted the first Affirmative Team, while Malcolm McDonald and Frederick Meyer formed the Negative. Later in the season Olmsted and McDonald switched places on the teams. In January Vincent Platt, John Wilder. John Nubcl, and Thomas Lowry formed second affirmative and negative teams, gaining experience in practice debates and one of the tournaments. With coaching from Mr. Edie and Mr. Wigginton. the lx ys spent several weeks in research on the regional debate topic. “Resolved: that the United States Should Take the Initiative in Forming a Federal Union of All Nations. During the remainder of the fall term the Varsity teams participated in a debate with Hopkins and in three inter-state debate tournaments, held at Macalester, Concordia, and Carleton Colleges. Here the boys hard work was rejuiid by the good results they obtained in the deflates. The debaters spent three pleasant week-ends filled with good meals, dances, debaters' teas, and (believe it or not) some debating too! At Carleton. Malcolm McDonald and Fred Meyer lost a debate to the state champions, South St. Paul, on a one-point technical matter. Both teams received several Superior ratings. At the start of the Winter Term the national delate topic was chosen as. “Resolved: that the Atlantic Pact Nations Should Form a Federal Union. After building their cases on the new topic, the debaters were on their way to more practice debates and another three tournaments. After journeying to Gustavus Adolphus, the teams went to Augsburg College, where Vincent Platt joined the first affirmative team. At Augsburg Blake’s Negative tied for first place in the five-state tourney, going undefeated. Both the first and second teams went to the South St. Paul tournament. The South St. Paul Speech Department awarded certificates for outstanding debating to Steve Olmsted and Fred Meyer. On March 3rd the annual intra-school final debate was presented before the student body. The contest was judged by the Hopkins School coach, who awarded the decision to McDonald and Lainjx over Olmsted and Meyer. The faculty awarded the Strieker Cup for the best in all-around debating to Frederick Meyer. Indeed, as the Hopkins coach commented at the final debate, the school had an outstanding debate team. 75 Mack Row: S. Rogers, Wilder, Thorpe. Andersen, Campbell. Swan, Keefe, Kelbv, Holcombe, Raugust, Hyde. Mvhr. Second Row: Jeff Dow, Reitan. J. Lanipe, Stenson, Evans, Sclunitt, Cohen, Ford, J. McCaull, M. Ueland. Third Row: Ganimell, Fischer, Morgan. S. Ueland. Colwell. Boies. Brown, Cargill. Jim Dow, D. Kelby. Front Row: D. McCaull, Olmsted, Riddiford. Nightingale, Thomson, Mr. Gregory. Heegaard, Heffelfinger, Bergstrom, P. McCaull. DRAMATICS ASSOCIATION Under Mr. Gregory's colorful direction the Blake Dramatics Association produced a set of three one-act plays on December 21, at the Northrop School Auditorium. The players began their program with “The Minor Miracle. a tense drama by Verne Powers. The second presentation was, “It Men Played Cards as Women Do, a light satire by George S. Kaufman. After the intermission the Association ended the evening with “The Summoning of Everyman. a medieval verse play. The presentations were well received by students, parents, and faculty alike. This year the Dramatics Association operated on a strict budget in order to try to lower the deficit it owes to the school. Bv printing its own programs and tickets and by building all its own sets and equipment, the Association showed a profit of more than one hundred dollars after all bills were paid. Special thanks must be given to Paul Schmitt who directed all our construction and to John Crosby and Don McCaull who designed and printed our tickets and programs. The Dramatics Association officers cu.ing the 1952-53 season were: John Thomson. President; Peter Heegaard. Vicc-Pre i.kni: Don Nightingale, business manager; and Kit Heffelfinger, stage manager. This year the Association was a forty member group. The twenty-five returning players will strive to continue the growing spirit of the Blake Dramatics Association during the next season. 76 GLEE CLUB After a good start last year, the 1952-53 Glee Club became the strongest singing organization that Blake has had in the last seven years. Under the excellent leadership of Mr. Gregory the club had its largest membership in years. Led by a large number of seniors, it continually gained popularity throughout the year. The interest finally extended all the way to the freshman class. The club began the year with the singing of college football songs. Preparation for the annual performance at the Christmas program also consumed much of the practice time in the fall. During the winter term, the Glee Club worked diligently with many extra practice sessions in preparation for a concert which was given on Sunday, March 15. in the Blake chapel. This concert was the biggest success of the entire year. Although this was the highlight of the year, it was by no means the end of the Glee Club for the year. On Thursday, April 30. the club sang for a Mother’s Association Tea. As is the usual custom, the Glee Club also sang at Vespers and Commencement. thus bringing to a close its most successful season in many years. The Glee Club would like to express its gratitude to Mr. Gregory and Mr. Hilliard for their patient help and direction during the year. Back Row: Bodeni, R. Priest, Lundholm, Atwood, Thorjx . Moffett, Benton. Dorn, Scherer, Myhr, Oslx me, Hyde, P. McCaull. Dow. Second Row: Truesdell. Stenson, Schmitt, G. Kelby, Thomson. I). Kelby, Whitmore, Dietz. Ford. Keefe. Rogers, J. Ritchie. Third Row: J. Crosby. Yeates. Nightingale, R. Cleveland, Mintener, Colwell, G. Cleveland. Cullen, 'Fully, Heegaard, Andersen. Front Row: Reitan, I). McCaull, Olmsted, J. McCaull, Heffelfinger, Mr. Gregory, Swan, McCrea, Caswell. Howard. M. McDonald. 77 Back Row : McCrea, Burroughs. Campbell. Reitan, Tullv, I . Larson, Meyer, Rid-diford, Scherer. Myhr, Palm. Second Row: M. Ueland, Bergstrom. Thomson, Selken, Ford, Evans, Schober. Lundholm, Benton, P. McCaull. Front Row : Yeates, Mrs. Johnson, Boies. WAITERS As in previous years the waiters during the two lunch periods have efficiently carried the daily task of keeping the rest of the school supplied with food. There were twenty regular waiters this year, in addition to two head waiters and several substitutes. The regular waiters receive their meals free; the headwaiters receive free meals plus an additional $.25 jK r day; the substitutes are paid $.75 for each day that they wait. The headwaiters for this year were Gene Yeates in the Upper School Lunch and Bill Boies in the Junior School Lunch. The job of waiting is one of the most coveted in the school, as many Ih vs envy the heaped-up plates that the waiters receive. This year, as always, Miss Berglund has provided the school with excellent meals on all occasions. SHORT STORY CLUB This year the Short Story Club has held three meetings and is planning a fourth. At each meeting the members have gathered by the fireside to listen to a selection of stories read by Mr. Pollock. After the stories the student host has shown his hospitality by providing a remarkably fine array of refreshments. Every one who attended these has been well pleased. The first meeting was held at Don Nightingale’s house. Mr. Pollock began the evening by reading a humorous story entitled. “The Star Sjwmgled Manner. It concerned a young English rancher who came to America and overcame many obstacles to win an aloof English girl. The second selection, “An Honest Deal. told of a horsetrader whose reputation for always making a profit was threatened. Those who were able to find their way out to Schmitty’s in the February 1 snowstorm were rewarded with two fine stories. “You Could Look It Up.” a baseball story, concerned a desperate manager who was forced to insert a midget in his lineup. “The Ring of Thath” told of a man who was faced with the prospect of eternal life. The third meeting was at Mac Hyde’s. John Steinbeck’s comparison of i woman and a reptile in “The Snake” and the always welcome Leiningen Versus the Ants” entertained the group. 78 DANCES The dances at Blake are easily one of the most enjoyable activities. They have achieved the status of a school institution and are very well attended. This year saw some of the most successful dances given at Blake in some years. The hands were generally good, the decorations were well attended to, and most important, money was made. The first dance of the year was the Homecoming dance, which was truly unique. We had one of the finest small combos in the city playing, and the attendance was excellent. Jackie Coan. one of Minneapolis’ best trumpeters, and Lou Levy, ex-Woody Herman pianist, did an outstanding job in the music depart-ment. and the decorations, consisting of various manifestations of autumnal flora and orange and black streamers, made the field house presentable if not U-autiful. The Spring Dance was held the week after spring vacation. Suntans, scars, and tales of the wild west were compared ly those recently returned from the joy spots of the nation. The dancers were treated to a combination luiman-cannonball and gymnastic exhibition by Bob Cargill. Tony Grise’s remnants from John Philip Sousa played, and Mr. Grise emitted a few of his honeyed ditties at various points throughout the evening. The usually bleak walls of the field house were cloaked with the usual bits of crepe paper. During the year, the Juniors held several dances which were fairly well attended. The first, held in the fall, featured Jimmy Atwood’s comix) with Fred Ewing doing the vocals. Freddy sang a few wild, frantic blues, and a young, unidentified obliged with her interpretation of the Charleston. As a new innovation, the dance was held in the dining room and the walls were absolutely bare. The second dance was a record dance held after a basketlxill game at which informality was the keynote. Once again the dining room walls were left to fend for themselves. The Juniors provided an excellent Junior-Senior dance after graduation. With the Woodhill club as a backdrop, it brought the year to a smashing finish. 79 FORUMS The Forums are informal gatherings held at various times throughout the year for the purpose of hearing talks by prominent men on events of current or general interest. Attendance i.s usually optional, and they arc very well attended. This year The Forum committee selected an excellent variety of speakers speaking on varied subjects. This year, some Forums were held exclusively for the different age groups in the school. This plan made the Forums more interesting for the )ounger l oys and older hoys. The first Forum of the year was a political debate lietween Mr. Edie and Mr. Butler. This Forum was very well attended and was well worth the attendance since the presidential campaign did not reach the peak of emotion that the contest between Blake’s nominees did. The second and third Forums were alike in the fact that l oth dealt with little known subjects. For the second Forum we had a T-man. Mr. George Lethbert. come out and give us a talk on his activities, training and experiences. It was the most heavily attended Forum of the year. A month later, Mr. Nicholas GoncharofT. a Russian refugee, arrived to tell us of his exjx rience behind the steel drapes. This turned out to be a controversial Forum and was heavily discussed in history classes. The next Forum was also alxiut a foreign country, this time, Germany. A student speaker from the Project for Amity Among Nations related her experiences and opinions on Germany. Two Forums were held in February. Mr. Peck did a magic show for the Middle School, and Mr. Wilfred I.eland from the FEPC spoke on employment on merit for the Upper School. A talk by a police captain. Clifford Bailley, on traffic safety and law enforcement. and the annual debate for the Strieker Cup closed a very good year for The Forum. SECOND HAND BOOK STORE This year the Blake Second Hand Book Store had one of its most successful seasons since its beginning in 1945. Since that time, the store has provided second hand books at about half price to all the students in the school. Also, students have been encouraged to buy stock in the store. At the end of each year 10% in dividends are handed out to the stockholders. Upon retiring this stock at the end of their senior year, the students receive an additional 10%. Being an officer in this organization is profitable as well as educational, for the business enables its officers to learn how to run a small business and take on res| onsibilities. The officers of the year of 1952-1953 were: President—Tom Evans Vice President—Ralph Tully Treasurer—Gene Yeates Secretary—Malcom McDonald Advisor—Mr. Butler SO MOTHERS' ASSOCIATION The Senior Blake Mothers’ Association is composed of all the mothers having sons in Forms I-VI. The aim of the Association is to cooperate with the school in providing chaperones for the school dances, arranging the Form Dinners, serving as hostesses for the Homecoming Tea and Glee Club Concert, and planning special gatherings. The custom of having a Christmas Coffee Hour was continued this year and was held on December 9, in the school library. At this meeting, the Hartford I'lan was informally discussed, with the general approval expressed by all the mothers who were present. A letter of explanation was sent to all parents of students in the Senior High School. A joint meeting was held with representatives from the 8th and 9th Grades at Northrop Collegiate School, and a “Guide to Parents” was sent to all parents of children in those grades. The Hostesses for the Form Dinners were as follows: Form I Mrs. Walter L. Hoffman Form II Mrs. Harry M. Schoening Form III Mrs. Roy W. Hollander Form IV Mrs. Raymond F. Selken Form V Mrs. George M. Kelby Form VI Mrs. Paul J. Schmitt Mr. Cleveland spoke briefly at these dinners, and the parents had an opportunity to meet and talk with the masters as well as with other parents. Mrs. Albert II. Crosby was appointed chairman for the Spring Meeting and Tea. which was held on Thursday, April 30. At this time, the Board recommended the awarding of the Mother's Association Half Scholarship, and the Glee Club gave a concert. Mrs. Alfred R. Stenson and Mrs. C. Elmer Keefe were appointed co-chairmen of decorations for Vespers and Commencement. Mrs. Raymond I.. Scherer was Chairman of the Nominating Committee, and the members were Mrs. L. George Truesdell, Jr., Form V; Mrs. Macnider Weth-erby, Form IV; and Mrs. Ward B. Lewis, Form III. The executive Committee held two meetings to appoint chairmen and to plan the year’s activities. Mrs. Elmer H. Sal man, First Vice-President, had charge of telephoning; Mrs. Alfred Stenson. Second N ice President, arranged for chaperones; Mrs. Raymond Mithun, Secretary, and Mrs. Albert Egermayer, Treasurer, completed the Board, and all have performed their duties with great dependability. It has been a privilege to work so closelv with Mr. Cleveland and Miss Berg-lund, both of whom have been a constant help and inspiration, and I sincerely appreciate the cooperation of the members of the faculty and the parents who have given so loyally of their time to chaperone and to serve on committees. Alice Nash Dietz 81 SPORTS At Blake physical development is emphasized equally with academic achievement. The coefficient system adopted at Blake many years ago makes it possible for any hoy to become proficient in one or more sports. Each student is required to take part in some form of athletics for an hour each day. Consequently the students develop certain athletic interests w h i c h they pursue throughout their life at Blake and eventually make the varsity teams. With this program Blake has produced many fine athletic teams. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Blake Athletic Association, which is made up of the student body and coaches of the athletic teams, takes up sevoal obligations each year. The most important of these duties i the athletic budget for the coining school year. Previous to this year much time had Ikcu needlessly wasted during chapel in discussing the budget. However, this year the budget was presented to the student body in advance of the meeting. As a result, all needless questions were avoided and the budget was quickly approved. Another accomplishment of the Association this year was to put the Athletic Store under its authority. Although each member of the student body is required to pay $15 for membership, the Association has incurred a debt over the years. It is now hojied that with the help of the Athletic Store this debt will soon Ik removed. The officers for the school year of 1952-53 were: I ’resident: Tom Evans Vice-President: Julian McCaull Secretary: Mac Hyde Treasurer: Mr. Love Advisor: Mr. Parks 84 The excellent record of seven wins and one loss can he attributed to a hard working squad for the 1952 football season. The one loss came at the beginning of the season. With this loss in mind the team went on to win seven straight games and the MISL championship. The team was a very progressive one and oik with a lot of competition for each position. Even up to the last game two or three starting positions remained unsettled. This competition created a fighting spirit which was the winning factor in the bruising St. Paul Academy game. The whole team contributed to the season's overwhelming success. Such stalwarts as Julian McCaull and Paul Schmitt helped to make up one of the best lines Blake has ever had. A fast improving hackfield consisting of Mac Hyde, Bob Lundholm, Bob Cargill, and Tom Evans rolled tin 232 points, while star end Bill Dietz kicked 26 out of 32 extra point attempts. The line consisted of Bill Dietz. Jo Ritchie, Mark t eland, and Jim Dow at the end positions. The tackles were Julian McCaull and Dick Stenson, with Rusty Swan and Paul Schmitt at guards, and Gene Yeates alternating with Kit Heffel-finger at the center position. Twenty-one out of twenty-five players started in one game or another. 85 VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM Back Row : McDonald Mr. Wonson. Holcombe. Burke. Dietz, McCaull. Ueland. Lundholni, Crosby, Raugust. Mr. Glenn. Middle Row: Evans. Swan. Yeates, Boies. Stenson. Heffelfinger. Schmitt. Ritchie. McCaull. 1 . Front Row: I arson, Dow. Cargill. Riddiford. Hyde. Hommeyer, Osborne. Absent: Xightingale. VARSITY FOOTBALL BLAKE 0 — DE LA SALLE 33 Blake opened the season with a discouraging loss to De I-a Salle. The Islanders took control of the game from the opening seconds and ended with a resounding victory. The Blake team was really discouraged, hut they were to improve with every game until they reached their high point in the S.I A. game. BLAKE 34 — MINNEHAHA 0 'I'he Hilltoppers looked much lietter in their next contest with a not too strong Minnehaha Academy team. The most prominent part of the game was the fact that the team had regained its light, which it seemed to have lost in the De La Salle game. Tom Evans looked promising with his hard running. BLAKE 40— MARSHALL CENTRAL CATHOLIC 0 At Marshall, the team encountered a spirited hut young opposition. Faced by an unorthodox defense, the Hilltoppers could not move the hall during the whole first quarter. However, after Tom Evans caught a jxass on the 20 and went the rest of the way for the first of his three touchdowns, the team started to roll. During the second half, the defense repeatedly held the Marshall team and gave the offense excellent scoring chances. BLAKE 28 — AMERY 7 I'he Amerv team was called “the fastest high school team I have ever seen by Coach Bill Glenn, hut the Blake defense managed to keep the speedsters of the Amery hackfield from getting out into the open and thus destroyed Amerv’s chances of scoring, since the team as a whole was not a powerful one. The Bears fought hard to break a 7-7 tie in the first quarter and won 28-7. BLAKE 62 — CONCORDIA 0 Blake opened the game with a touchdown from the line of scrimmage on the first play after the kickoff. The game was no contest, as the powerful Blake eleven romped over a weak Concordia team. BLAKE 26 — SHATTUCK 6 The first half looked good for Blake, as the HilltopixTs scored three touchdowns; hut the second half, the Shattuck team came back fighting and held Blake to one touchdown, while scoring one for themselves. BLAKE 27— BRECK 6 The Blake eleven had made considerable improvement up to this game with Breck, hut the team did not make a very good showing in this game. The Bears got off to a slow start and never seemed to recover, except for a few plays; but they fought hard and came out on top 27-6. BLAKE 9— ST. PAUL ACADEMY 0 The S.P.A. game was the highlight of the season and was called the best high school football game that they had ever seen hv several people. Neither team could make any headway against the rugged opposition; but slowly the Bear line wore out the S.P.A. defense; and yardage began to pile up. At the end of the half, the score was 7-0 for Blake, the whistle blowing just as S.P.A. completed a I kiss on Blake’s five yard line. On a spectacular play by linebacker Phil Larson. S.P.A. was thrown behind their goal for a safety; and the game was all over. The season ended with the usual football banquet. Bob Lundholm and Julian McCaull were chosen co-captains for next year, and Dick Stenson was awarded the Williams Trophy. 87 COMMENTS ON THE FOOTBALL LETTERMEN Dick SicnsoH—A captain i ■ •...... 11-Conference on m -m .__ and 1T the field: an .- ii-k,---------------------- tackle: the hack- selection at offensive hunt L I ' - • of the 1952 defensive line. Top: Upper Right • Right: Lower Right: Bottom: Mac I lytic—The AU-C'onferetice quarterback; he developed into an excellent ball-handler; the completion of 57 normal won tlu S.P.A. game. Joe Ritchie—Offensive end and defensive halfback; lie quickly mastered the fundamentals of his defensive assignment and played the position well. Kit Heffclfinyer—He timed the attack well at offensive center; a good in-the-line blocker, particularly against a 5-man line. Skip Burke—A sophomore who started seven games in tile defensive line at guard and tackle; everybody had trouble holding a block on him. Mark I eland—A good right end who was used mainly on defense; he played brilliantly against S.P.A. Top • Upp°: Left: Left: Bill Boies—An offensive right halfback who broke open the Breck game with his touchdown on 10 RH and his fine outside running. Paul Sell mill—All-Conference guard on offense; a rugged blocker and hard to move on defense. Don Sight ingale—A reserve halfback whose faithful work in practice aided in the development of the squad; his spirit and determination stood out all season. Busty Sieau—The team's fastest guard Lower who improved steadily throughout the Left: season and reached his peak in the S.P.A. game. Bottom: Gene Yeates—Pound for pound the roughest offensive player on the squad; his performance at center against Amerv sparked the attack. Top: I pper Right: Right: Lower Right Bottom: Bob Cargill—Offensive left guard and offensive right halfback; through hard work lie mastered the details of two positions; he hit his peak against S.P.A. riiil Larson—An All-Conference choice at outside line-hacker; his tackling improved steadily throughout the season. Andy Honuneycr—A sophomore who did some fine running at halfback; game experience gained in 1952 will help him next season. John Crosby—A reliable reserve center who played good football when called upon; his spirit contributed greatly to the success of the 1952 championship team. Doug Holcombe—The quarterback of the defense; the smartest defensive man on this year’s squad who developed into an excellent center line-backer. wj Top: Upper Left: I ,ower Left: Dave Riddiford—An offensive fullback and halfback who ran hard; his contributions helped make the 1952 team a championship team. Julian McCaidl—An All-Conference selection at both offensive and defensive tackle; Co-captain for 1953. Tom Evans—Outside line-backer on defense and right halfback on offense; the work-horse of the team whose blocking made the attack go. Bill Osborne—A defensive left end who crossed over fast and played the position perfectly against Breck and S.P.A. Bottom: Jim Dene—A defensive end who improved from game to game; he should have a good year in 1953. -All-Conference offensive end: ked 26 extra points in 32 a good defensive halftnck. Hob Lund holm—A hard running left half hack who improved from week to week high scorer for the 1952 team: All-Conference halfhack; Co-captain for 1953. Bottom £ VARSITY HOCKEY Back Row: Mr. Van Santvoord, Morris, Si Iverson, Louden, Homineycr, Raugust. J. Crosby, Van Dusen, Cole, Hollern, Skinner. Front Row: Hyde, Scherer, C. Crosby, Larson. P. McCaull. Geveland, Cargill. VARSITY HOCKEY Mr. Van Santvoord, who took over the position of Hockey coach this year, thought that the hopes for the season were rather dim. He had one fact in his favor, however: there were more hoys trying out for the team this year than ever l)cfore. Despite the fact that there were only five returning lettennen, the Varsity had a fair season winning eight and losing nine. The Hears took third place in the M.I.S.L. and had a record of six wins and four losses. A disadvantage that the team had to face all season long was had weather. The first game the Varsity played was against Minnehaha in Williams Arena. The team had not had much practice and were beaten 2-0. in a non-conference game. However, in the next game, the Hears beat the overconfident Southwest six 2-1 in a sudden death overtime. Southwest won the Twin City championship and was the only team to l eat St. Paul Johnson, the State Champions. Hlake lost the next two contests with St. Cloud Tech and St. Louis Park lie-tore heating Edina. At St. Cloud it was a close game 2-3. St. Louis Park won 5-0. In the Edina game Hlake nudged by 1-0. Then the Hears traveled down to Shattuck and won the game 4-1. In the next game Hlake was overpowered on Edina’s small rink 2-1. After taking this setback from Edina, the Blake six were up and defeated Concordia 10-1. Tailing this win. Blake played its best game of the season at Breck. The Hill-toppers were tied 1-1 and 2-2 at the end of the first and second periods, but finally lost 3-2 on a last second score by Hreck’s ace Paul Johnson. The next game showed that the Varsity had improved since the first game because they beat Minnehaha 4-1. S.P.A.. who fought with Hlake all season for second place, won the next game 3-0. Hlake came I ack to l eat Concordia 2-0 lieforc losing to Breck 3-1 on HlakcV ice. However, Blake’s most satisfying victory came after this defeat to Breck. The Hears went over to the Minnehaha Indians ice and fought a close Little. Hlake finally won 1-0. Blake then lieat Shattuck for the second time of the season 7-1. In the last game of the regular season Hlake lost a heart breaker to S.P.A. 4-5. This game was finally decided after five overtimes had been played. In the Private School Tournament, Hlake was defeated in the first game by S.P.A. 5-1. At the winter sports dinner, Mr. Van Santvoord awarded thirteen letters and presented Phil I .arson the Dartmouth Hockey Trophy for his fine play during the season. 95 VARSITY BASKETBALL Back Row: Deinard, Mr. Lundholm, Jim Dow, Lundholm, Y. Adams, Holcombe, Boies. Front Row: (i. Kelby, J. Ritchie, Dietz, Stenson, Evans. VARSITY BASKETBALL After winning seven out of their first ten contests, the Blake varsity Ixtskct-ball five went into a slump and had to he content with a final season record of ten wins and nine defeats. The Bears wound tip in fourth place in their first full season of competition in the Minnesota Independent School League. They did. however. surprise everyone when they placed second behind undefeated Minnehaha Academy in the post-season MISL tourney. The Bears opened the season on a winning note as they took a 53-29 win over Prior Lake. After defeating Eden Prairie decisively, the Bears ran into Minnetonka and tasted their first defeat of the season. 56-38. During the Christmas holidays, the team met a strong alumni quint which was expected to win by a large margin. However, the Bears fought all the way and came through with a thrilling 50-48 double-overtime victory as four varsity players bit double figures in the scoring column. After a 49-32 win over Chaska. Blake met Wayzata. In a repetition (if last year’s game. Blake fell apart in the last half to lose 50-37. In the opening game of the MISL schedule, the Bears exploded in the second half for a convincing 60-47 win over Shattuck. At one point in the fourth quarter, Blake held a 20-point advantage. Blake’s first league loss came at the hands of Minnehaha. 59-50. as the champion Indians led all the way. The Bears then came back to defeat Concordia 62-44). and Breck. 60-36. Then with Blake riding high on a 3-1 league record and a 7-3 season record, the I ig slump started. Some of the letdown may l e blamed on the fact that Captain Bill Diet , sprained his ankle and had to sit out the next three games. Nevertheless. SPA dealt the first blow, upsetting the Bears, 41-35. Concordia revenged an earlier setback at the hands of Blake, winning decisively, 60-49. In the next game the Bears had to fight all the way to overcome a determined Breck five. 40-27. Then after a 53-42 loss to Minnehaha and a 45-44 win over Shattuck. the Bears faced SPA. Blake was still smarting from their first Ios to the Acads and were eager for revenge, but SPA again was victorious, 50-45. I'lie only real bright spot of the campaign was Blake’s showing in the MISL tournament. In the first game, the Bears held off a strong second half rally by Shattuck to win. 40-36. With the win. Blake qualified for the finals against the regular season champs Minnehaha. The Bears fought valiantly all the way, but some sjK’Ctacular shooting by Minnehaha gave them the victory 52-43. At the end of the game, forward Bob Lundholm was honored with a l erth on the all-conference team. The season was climaxed at the Winter Sports dinner when Captain Bill Dietz and eight others received letters, and Dietz was awarded the Selover-Pear-son basketball trophy for the player who shows the most team spirit. Jim Dow and Ward Adams were then announced as next year’s captains. Coach Harold T. Lundholm told the crowd that lie hopes for a better season next year. 97 VARSITY SWIMMING Back Row: Yeates, Colwell, Cohen, C. Adams, Oslxmie, Hefifelfinger, Mr. Thompson. Mr. Hartmann. Middle Row: Overholt. S. Ueland. I). Kelby, J. McCatill, M. Ueland, Swan. Hagen, Heegaard. Canipliell. Front Row: Abramson. Burroughs. Nightingale. VARSITY SWIMMING The Blake swimming team this year showed perhaps the most remarkable improvement during the season of any team within the last few years. The team is a traditionally slow starting one. and this season was no exception. The tankers didn’t start their real work until after the Christmas vacation. After the first defeat by University High, the swimmers fortunes looked rather dim. and the need for great improvement was clearly shown. However, the team was graced with a good number of returning lettermen. and under the excellent guidance of Johnny Hartmann it improved steadily. The significant fact that near the end of the season the swimmers defeated two of the teams that had originally beaten them is proof of their great improvement. Captain Mark Ueland was responsible for much of the team’s success as he consistently won firsts in the backstroke and helped the Medley Relay team. Hill Osborne showed fine form in the 100 yard freestyle, finally breaking cue minute in the Southwest meet. Don Nightingale and Mike Abramson had an excellent record as one of them placed first in every dual meet. 'This is certainly a credit to the divers and their coach Tommy Thompson. Kit Heffelfinger consistently placed in the 200 yard free style, while Jim Campbell and Julian McCaull swam the forty yard free style and the free style relay. After losing the first meet 34-41 to U. High, the tankers came back to defeat Henry 49-21. Blake again had a seilmck in their next meet, however, as Shattuck won 40-35. After these first three meets, the swimmers I egan to show the potential form that they had. They defeated W est 46-29. and Washburn 39-36. Washburn at this time was considered the top city team, and this victory was a great boost for the team. In their next meet, the swimmers lost to St. Thomas 26-49. A contributing factor to this defeat was the fact that three members of the team were absent liecause of illness. Blake bounced back to defeat Central 49-26 the next time out. Nightingale, Heffelfinger, and Osliorne won decisive victories. The team next faced U. High and showed great improvement over the first meet of the season. With Hagen. Ueland. and Abramson leading the team, the swimmers won the meet 44-31. The next meet was a different story, however, as the city champions, Roosevelt, defeated the tankers 47-2.X. Blake was victorious once more as it defeated Southwest 40-35. Harold Hagen won the breastroke. while Ueland won the backstroke and Bill Osborne the 100 yard free style. The tankers next lost a heartbreaker to Shattuck 37-38. Blake came Kick to defeat St. Thomas 45-30. showing that the team was at last reaching its potential power. In the last dual meet. Blake swamped Cretin. 46-31. thus ending the season with a respectable 8-5 won and lost record. In the YMCA meet on March 6th. Bill Osborne and Mark Ueland distinguished themselves. Mark placing second with a qualifying time of 1 :08. and Bill qualifying second and placing third in the finals. At the winter sports dinner Mark Ueland received the Guy Thomas swimming trophy while Don Nightingale won the Arthur swimming improvement award. 99 VARSITY BASEBALL Back Row: Mr. Edit , Holcomlie, Scherer. Evans, Lundholm, Dietz, Heffelfinger. Salzman. Colwell. Middle Row: P. McCaull, Tully, Andersen, Riddiford, Cargill, Boies, P. Larson, Rangnst. Front Row: S. Rogers. Jim Dow. Bodein, Hommeyer. VARSITY BASEBALL The prospects for the Y’arsily Baseball team looked bright when Coach Edie called practice the first day of spring. Although the weather cancelled many practice sessions and postponed many early games, there were seven lettermen returning: Captain Boh Cargill, catcher Julian McCaull. pitchers Doug Holcombe and Dave Riddiford. shortstop Phil Larson, and outfielders Bill Boies and Bill Dietz. The baseball team defeated Concordia in their first game of the season. Riddiford and Bill Scherer handled the mound chores for Blake. The Bears overcame a 4-2 deficit to win 6-4 in the late innings on Bill Scherer’s hit. Breck was the next opponent n the schedule, rile Hilltoppers lost this game 7-6 despite a three run rally in the last inning. With the exception of one inning. HoIcoihIk pitched a g x d game. Strong hitting by Larson.- McCaull. and C argill kept Blake in the game, hut the “clutch hits were lacking. The Bears next took on Wayzata in a non-conference game and were defeated 16-8. Scherer and Riddiford again pitched for Blake, hut Wayzata s strong hitting proved to Ik too much for them. The feature of the game, however, was Boh Lundholm's homerun. In the last two games played before going to press the Hilltoppers lost to Shattuck 8-6 and Minnehaha 16-6. 'Hie hitting improved in these games, hut the fielding still remains a problem. The remainder of the schedule finds return engagements with Breck. Concordia. Minnehaha, and Shattuck and two games with SPA. With improved pitching and fielding tin Bears should reach their potential and win the majority of these games. 101 o VARSITY TENNIS Back Row: Mr. Pollock, Adams, C. Crosby, J. Ritchie, J. Crosby, Stensnn. Front Row: Cole, McC'rea, Veates, Gross. VARSITY TENNIS Since the tennis season is still not sufficiently started as we go to press, a not too accurate account of this year’s team can I e given. A winning streak of sixteen matches has been built up over the last two years with an undefeated season last year, hut that streak was broken when the men of Coach Pollock lost to Shattuck 4-1 in the third match this spring. A day before this match. Captain Joe Ritchie dislocated his shoulder and was lost to the team for the rest of the season. In the other two matches the team defeated St. Louis Lark 4-1 and Rohhinsdale 4-1. The lineup so far this year has been: Boh McCrea, fir t singles; Chris Crosby, second singles: Joe Ritchie, third singles; Dick Sten-on and John Crosby, first doubles; Lynn Truesdell and Boh Priest, second doubles. Gene eates and Chuck Cole also played frequently. Despite its early loss to a strong Shattuck team, the team has high Iiojk's for another good season. Since only three men are missing from last years team, the outlook is good. 103 2 VARSITY GOLF Left to Right: Wuineior. Olmsted, MacXamara, McCaitll. G. Kelby, Hyde. Dorn, McDonald, Mr. Glenn. VARSITY GOLF Being plagued with misfortune at the start of the year, the golfers are now set to finish out the season in winning fashion. In the first match Blake was obliged to play without the services of its number two man, George Kelhy, and went down to a 12-0 defeat at the hands of St. Thomas. Then had weather caused the postponement of two matches, and while the team struggled to maintain its sharpness despite lack of practice, disaster struck again! For first man Don McCaull was overtaken by an attack of fever and. though he stoutly insisted on playing the match, was nonetheless unable to prevent a second defeat, this time by league champion Shattuck. The score was 6 Vi to with McCaull shooting an 84 and long-driving Kelhy, just recovering from a severe attack of sinus, hitting an 86 over the tricky Minikahda course. Mac Hyde has been the regular third man and Bob Mac Xamara fourth. The reserves should see some action in future matches, especially the six-man contests. Mike Dorn, Steve Olmsted. John Xeumeier, and Malcolm McDonald have all shown signs of brilliance and should start playing consistent golf fairly soon. fhe remainder of a ten match schedule lies Ik-fore the Blake contingent. The lineup includes five more games with league opponents and three more with Edina. Robbinsdale, and Wayzata. Plans for a league tournament are being pressed by the Blake and SPA athletic departments. At any rate, the golfers will have their hands full in trying to better last year’s record of five wins, three losses, and one tie against the traditionally rugged opposition. 105 Back Row: Mr. Van Santvoord. Reitan, O’Dowd, Scherer. Johnson, Dorn. Dorians, Rogers. Middle Row: Thorj)c, Heegaard. Gross, Erickson. Van Dusen, Adams, Bodeni, Whitmore, Overholt. Front Row: Rusten. Burdick, Larson. Andersen. Adams, Gessner. JV FOOTBALL Coaches Van Santvoord and Martin praised this year’s Junior Varsity foot-hall team for its fight and spirit, while they regarded the season as the second undefeated one in a row. since the only loss was to a very large Prior Lake varsity. Coach Van Santvoord termed Ralph d ully as perhaps the best all-around quarterback on recent JY teams until he broke his ankle in the Prior Lake game. Pete Van Dusen was an excellent end. and he did a fine job at quarterback after Tully’s injury. Ric Adams was a fast and hard running fullback who was almost impossible to stop in a broken field. Mike Rusten was a hard running halfback, while Doug Andersen at the other halfback was a shifty runner as well as a fine punter. The line play of Jim Gross at center was outstanding, and he distinguished himself as an excellent linebacker, as did Steve Adams, a guard. Jerry Erickson, in the center of the five man line, was one of the main reasons for a successful season. Each of these players should lie a big asset to next year’s varsity. Blake 19 Rohbinsdnle 13 Blake 0 Prior Lake Varsity Blake 13 Minnehaha 0 Blake 32 Concordia 0 Blake 13 Shattuck 12 Blake 24 SPA 0 106 Back Row: Gammell, Bergstrom, Grundy, R. Erickson. Burke. Andersen, Gross, Otter. Mr. Pollock. Front Row: Howard. Myhr. S. Rogers, Johnson, G. Erickson, Tullv, W hitmore. Rusten, Burdick. JV BASKETBALL This year's Junior Varsity basketball squad amassed a record of nine wins and five losses. Among teams whose schools are represented in the MISL, Blake was near the top, winning five while losing three. The victories were attained in games with Prior Lake, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka. Concordia, SPA, Minnehaha, and Glen Lake. The defeats were at the hands of Minnetonka. W'avzata, Shat tuck and Concordia. Tom Whitmore and Skip Burke were the two tall men. and both were excellent rebounders. Ralph Tullv and Jim Gross possessed good shooting eyes, while Sam Rogers and Ronnie Erickson supplied good speed for a fast break which got behind the opponents to score on numerous occasions. Bob Myhr and Jerry Erickson were hard workers, and both were dependable as a guard and center respectively. Mike Rusten and Don Johnson were aggressive players who lacked only in height. Some of these players will Ik- on next year’s varsity, and one or two are sure to be first string. The team wishes to express its thanks to Mr. Pollock for his fine coaching. 107 108 NINTH GRADE FOOTBALL The Blake ninth grade football team finished it season with a won 3 and lost 3 record. Most important, the ninth grade won liotli games against the traditional rivals, S.P.A. The winning of these games is a major requirement for Coach Butler, in order to have a successful season. Although the ninth grade had a very light line, it had a great amount of team spirit. Captain MofTet led the lighting spirit of the team. The ninth grade used the usual “T” formation, which operated well with the fine playing of Kgermaver, Cole, McCabe, and Hollern. EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL The eighth grade football team, under the able guidance of Coach Jack Edie, moved to its most successful season in history this year. The club achieved a perfect record of six wins and no losses during the fall's competition. The buck lateral series was again the foundation of the Edie attack, with the Princeton pass play Ining the most effective single weajxm in the offense. This running pass from Jim Lane to Tom Crosby was good for five touchdowns during the course of the season. The entire team, however, deserves the credit for a successful year, attained through fine spirit and much hard work. SEVENTH GRADE FOOTBALL Although they did not play games with outside schools this season, the seventh grade football team nevertheless enjoyed a successful season. The squad was divided up into two intramural teams, the Rams and the Browns. Many liard fought kittles between these two opponent provided the competitive experience that otherwise might have l een lacking this fall. Coaches Bill Gregory and Tommy Thompson served as respective mentors for the teams. Outstanding players on the squad were Dave Molke and Xick Morrison. Many others also contributed greatly to the success of this year’s program through their fine play. 109 Back Row: R. Larson, Bodeni, Reitan, Pratt, McCabe. Neumeier. Thorpe, T. Crosby, R. Cleveland, Bjornson, Mr. Heald. Front Row: O’Dowd, Mitlnin, C. Van Dusen, Dorrans, Amesbury, Truesdell. S. Adams. C. Ritchie, Marfield. JV HOCKEY The JV Hockey team this year won five games and lost six under the direction of its two new coaches, Mr. Heald and Mr. Xelson. The JV won its first game against Edina, 3-1. Because its defense was very weak, the team lost its next game to Minnetonka. 5-1. After strengthening their defense, the team won the next two games from S.P.A., 3-2, and Edina. 4-2. Then the Little Bears lost to the small Savings and Loan team, 5-0. Next the JV went out to Wayzata to play a night game. It was a very exciting game, hut they lost 8-4. Hampered by poor ice, the Jayvees lost their next two games to St. Louis Park. 3-2. and Hopkins, 2-1. The highlight of the season came in the last game with W ayzata. After being previously beaten by Wayzata, the Jayvees emerged victorious. 2-1. The team would like to express its thanks to Mr. Heald and Mr. Nelson for their fine coaching throughout the season. EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL The Eighth Grade Basketball team had a successful season, winning two games while losing one. Led by Jim Lane and John Witmer with 15 and 12 points per game averages, respectively, the Little Bears totaled 152 points in three games. In their first start. Blake defeated Breck 53-16. In a return engagement at Breck. Blake lost a thriller 54-53. In the final game. Blake decisively trounced Cliaska 52-15. The Brown and White game was won by the Whites 46-28. with Jim Lane getting 18 points, John Witmer 12. and Nick Widdess collecting 11. Without the fine help from Coach Parks, the continued help of Bud Schoening and Anson MacFarlane, who rounded out the starting five, and the capable reserves led by Tom Stnullen, Mahlon Schnieder, and Sherry Stevens, the season would not have been a success! 110 Back Row: Mr. Lundholm, Benton, Reinhard, Maeder, Kvalsten, Fellows, von Edeskuty. Front Row: Caswell. Egermaver. Morgan. Mintener. Haugen, Rihnick. Schober, Priest. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL A lack of height hampered the Freshman Ixiskcthall team this year, hut with their enthusiasm and teamwork they managed to win three and lose four of their contests. The freshman got off to a rather slow start by losing to Edina. Deep-haven. and Eden Prairie. All three of these opponents proved to have too much height and experience for the freshmen. However, they improved throughout the season winning from Chaska. Edina, and Eden Prairie. The starting lineup for most of the season consisted of Captain John Eger-tnayer and Ralph Rihnick at the forwards', Tom Caswell at center, and Brad Mintener and Jeff Morgan at the guards. The starters were supported by a capable group of reserves which included Jim Priest, Glenn Scholxr, Greg Fellows, Edie Maeder, and John Haugen. Everyone of the Inns had spirit and a sense of team play in all the games. The team wishes to thank Mr. F. Lundholm for his fine coaching throughout the entire season. EIGHTH GRADE HOCKEY The Eighth Grade Hockey team, coached by Mr. Phil Martin, had a very successful year, winning two games while losing none. Although they did not play many games, the Little Bears showed a great deal of promise, and proved they will l e capable varsity candidates in two years. In the first game Bob Jacobsen pushed in a goal with two minutes to go to give Blake a 1-0 victory over Edina. In the second game Blake defeated another Edina aggregation 3-1. Kent [.arson scored two goals and Xed Dayton of the seventh grade one. 1 he first two lines of I ad Sheldon, Bob Jacobsen, Louie Merchant, and Kent Larson, Phil Eklund, David Dowd carried the brunt of the attack in both games. In both encounters the seventh grade took part with Nick Morrison and Xed Dayton standing out in particular. Xick Nash. Don Morris, Woody Andrews, Alan Peck, and Chris Brown also contributed fine play. Ill JUNIOR SCHOOL The Junior School has been in existence at Blake for many years. Only two years ago a new and enlarged Junior School building was built on the hill. The new building provides all the necessary facilities for a completeelementary education. Moreover, the enrollment in recent years has increased greatly. With the new building and a complete faculty, Blake is now able to train younger boys thoroughly for high school life. The following section is a brief picture of life and activity in the Junior School. JUNIOR SCHOOL Robkrt L. Rukklk, A.B., A.M. Director of Junior School, Sixth Grade (Cornell [Iowa], University of Iowa) Robkrt 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) Dei.bkrt E. Bethel, Jr., B.S............................... Fifth Grade (University of Missouri) Ethel Hauser........................................Fourth Grade, Art (Moorhead Teachers College, University of Minnesota) Shirley C. Weltz, B.S...............................- - Fourth Grade (University of Wisconsin) Blanche Caroline Nygaard....................................Third Grade (St. Cloud Teachers College, University of Minnesota, MacPhail School of Music) Audrey Bkrgquist Nelson, 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) DkEtte 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) 114 Thomas Thompson, B.S.. Ed.M. -(University of Minnesota) Director of Lower School Athletics Science JUNIOR SCHOOL As time goes on everyone connected with the Junior School is more and more appreciative of the wonderful building in which the Junior Schoolers have to work. I lu boys have taken great pride in keeping the building looking new and unused. I here have been several events which high-lighted the extra-curricular activities of the year. Every hoy participated in the Christinas program, in a chapel service, and in the closing exercises in June. In addition there were programs for the students at Thanksgiving. Halloween and Lincoln’s birthday. 'Hie presidential inauguration was enjoyed by watching the entire program on a twenty-seven inch television which was loaned to the school. The Junior School Mother’s Association very generously gave alnnit fifty new liooks to the library, purchased a daylight screen for use with the film projector, and gave a new phonograph-public address combination to the music department. They also gave parties at Halloween, Christmas. Valentine's day, and an all-school birthday party in the home rooms with the home room mothers in charge. The Junior School carnival at the end of the winter term was a huge success. Every boy had some responsibility in connection with the carnival. Since all food and supplies were donated, there was no expense involved, and a check for $241.55 was turned over to the March of Dimes as the contribution from the Junior Schoolers to this worthy cause. The Father and Sons’ Dinner was one of the high lights of the spring term. Two hundred and sixty sat down to Miss Berglund’s wonderful meal. After a songfest at the close of the dinner, everyone went to the field house for the interesting program which consisted of talks and demonstrations by-experts on Inixing. wrestling, basketball, and dog obedience training. The lunior School has continued to hold its high standards in the classrooms and these standards have to Ik- met lx fore any boy is allowed to advance. It is the belief of the administration that such a principle is a sound one if the lx ys are going to Ik- prepared for the academic excellence that will lie expected of them in the Senior School and later in the college of their choice. Good Scholastic habits formed in the lower grades are invaluable in later years. 115 Sixth Grade Back Row: K. Wilkie, Rizer. Otto. Parten. R. Dayton. Hull, Mitliun, Rankin. C. I-ane. Ensign, V. Plimpton. Skcond Row: Mr. Runkle, Masek. S. Lewis, Knoblauch, Scott. Ridgwav, J. Sedgwick, Kelson, Graef, I). Xorris. Mr. Close. Front Row: Knudson, Cote. S. Wells. R. Crosby, McCarthy. Idstrom, Gottlieb, Altman, Dawes. Fifth Grade Back Row: Agnew, Hudson. S. Stenson. L. Burton. LaBelle, Leaver. Dyar, Pinkerton. I). Larson. G. Cosgravc, J. Ktiehn. Skcond Row: Mr. Jepson, Donaldson. S. Lieberman. Binger. Morken, Carlson. J. Velie, R. Caswell, R. Melamed, Mr. Bethel. Front Row: . Anderson, Holtzermann, Meech, G. Van Dusen, K. Kaiser. Simonsen, Crane. J. Kline. Lindley, Holstad. 116 Fourth Grade Hack Row: Levy, R. Wicldess, Gleeson, li. Pillsbury. J. McKay, Emrich. Saliter-man. Second Row: Miss Weltz, Pence. I . Wells. 1). Parten, Barbatsis. Boehrer, Miss Hauser. Front Row: F. Gross. Kobbe, Mitchell. Seidl, Taylor, R. Gage. Third Grade Back Row: Xorville. Feinberg. Albrecht, Gibson, l . Kuehn, Pfunder, L. Norris. Second Row: Miss Xygaard. Dobson. Gamble. Covey, Heller. Kinnard, J. Wilkie. Front Row: M. Pflaum. Vaughn, Moore. J. Sheldon, Andrews, J. Cosgrave. 117 Second Grade Back Row: Mrs. Xelson, A. Van Dusen, Abv, Y. Reed. R. Lowry, Headington. Second Row: J. Brooks. P. Brooks. J. Dayton, Moos, Bander. Front Row: X. Erickson, S. Amesburv, M. Kaiser, Bean, D. Melamed. E. Velie. First Grade Back Row: Miss Olson. Deens, Christopherson. Mason, Mail-. T. Lieberman, G. Anderson. Front Row: S. Kline, Keith, Pollock. X. Bennett, L. Reed. 118 ENROLLMENT 1952-53 Junior School Sixtli Grade Stephen Edward Altman Patrick Lawrence Connolly Brownlee Courne Cote Richard Wells Crosby Laurens Davis Dawes Robert Jackson Dayton Thomas Charles Ensign tAlan Samuel Gottlieb Henry Arthur Graef, Jr. Charles Hadlai Hull |ohn Bennett Idstrom Loring W ard Knoblauch John David Knudson Charles Stevenson Lane Stephen Evarts Lewis lames Graham Masek (32) tEntered January 5, 1953 ♦W ithdrew October 27. 1952 James Carson Agnew Austin Gilman Anderson James McKnight Binger Larry Burton Wallace Hane Carlson Richard Whitaker Caswell Peter Parsons Clifford Gary Day Cosgrave Douglas Allen Crane Charles Bard well Deaver Robert Estes Donaldson Roliert Bradford Dyar, Jr. James Creevy Hall Craig Donald Holstad John Daniel Holtzermann Benjamin Curtiss Hudson (32) Michael Williams McCarthy Raymond Otis Mithun John Xorman X el son XFrank McCormick Xesbitt David Charles Xorris John Winfield Otto Charles Gustave Parten Douglas Pugh Platt Walter Lee Plimpton Janies Lawrence Rankin, Jr. lames Roy Ridgway Dean K. Rizer, Jr. Gordon Lewis Scott John David Sedgwick Stuart Wilder W'ells Robert Janies Wilkie Fifth Grade Kurt Boye Kaiser Janies Robert Kline Jack Wanvig Kuehn, Jr. Richard Thomas LaBelle David Edmund Larson Stephen Jacob Lieberman Clarkson Lindley Charles Edward Meech Robert Lee Melamed Robert Arnett Morken, II Peter Pflaum William Stewart Pinkerton, Jr. Thomas Ewing Si monsen Samuel Henry Stenson Grosvenor Brune Van Dusen. Jr. John Deere Velie, II Fourth Grade Harry Nicholas Barbatsis John James Boehrer Frederic Warren Clifford III Jeffrey Lynn Enirich Robert Bellows Gage David W illiam Gleeson Francis Anthony Gross. II Gary Page Hoiby Philip Vail Kobbe Richard Joseph Levy John Sutherland Mackay ‘(22) fWithdrew December 18, 1952 XEntered January 5. 1953 Robert George Mitchell Daniel Carl Parten Harry Edward Pence Lynde Harrison Pillsbury Edward Louis Rohlf Plass Elliott Jeffery Saliterman Frank Joseph Seidl, III tjohn Fuller Sutton Thomas Reinhold Franklin Taylor Patrick Cushman W'ells XRobert Comstock Widdess 120 Third Grade tHenry Peter Albrecht William Cornelius Allen, III Dexter Lorin Andrews Janies Paul Cosgrave Wilkes Perry Covey, III Richard Martin Dobson, Jr. Stephen Xewton Feinberg David Franklin Gamble, II Robert Wellington Gibson § Jefferson Bell Haines John Patterson Hedin (22) tEntered September 2d. 1952 Withdrew October 31, 1952 SWithdrew October 3, 1952 •Entered November 11, 1952 Entered October 13, 1952 •Stanley David Heller John Griswold Kinnard Richard Paulson Kuehn James William Moore Eannie Forrest Norris 5Craig Hubert Norville Michael Arthur Pflaum Malcolm Richard Pfunder John Stoddard Sheldon Richard LeRoy Vaughn James Leighton Wilkie Second Grade Robert Davis Aby Stephen Carleton Amesbury Joseph Walter Bander, Jr. Bruce William Bean John Wright Brooks Paul Andros Brooks Frank Warren Clifford Paul Ferris Clifford, Jr. John Webster Dayton Neal David Erickson (19) Mark Roger Headington Mark Christian Kaiser Robert Goodrich Lowry Arthur Douglas Melamed Charles Munro Moos William Sweatt Reed Edwin Winter Ritchie, Jr. Arthur Rand Van Duscn Edward Decker Velie First Grade George Eli Anderson Noel Fletcher Bennett Paul Conrad Christopherson Thomas Seymour Deans Robert Carl Funk Robert Johnstone Keith, Jr. Steven Allen Kline (13) Thomas Charles Lieberman James Donaldson Mair Joel Edward Mason Alfred Cavitt Pollock Lachlan Webster Reed Thomas Wilson von Kuster, Jr. 121 —- • — 1 Left: Scene the Junior from o I I JUNIOR SCHOOL ATHLETICS This year the athletic program it the Junior School has been a very successful one. Easy access of the field house to the new Junior School was one of the factors responsible for this success. It conveniently provided amusement and exercise for all grades during the winter sports season and rainy weather. The other factor in the fine season was the service of Mr. 'Pommy Thompson as Athletic Director. His ability proved invaluable in the carrying out of the athletic program. During the fall the Junior Schoolers participated in intramural football. The boys divided into separate teams to form an inter-school league. In the winter, the fifth and sixth grades played intramural hockey and basketball. During the period between winter and spring seasons, the field house was in constant use. The boys played volleyball, softball, and basketball during these few weeks. The spring season found the fifth and sixth grades taking part in an extensive 1 asehall program. The first, second, third, and fourth grades participated in a more varied athletic program throughout the year. All in all the year was a very successful one; it is hoped that the Junior School can enjoy an equally fine athletic program in future years. 123 LENS SHOTS This hook would not he complete without a section of informal pictures of Blake students. The shots in this following section portray the informality of school life and the social life of the Blake student. You will find that everyone at Blake is represented in these pictures; there are informal shots of masters as well as students. In addition to the lens shots the section includes class polls of all forms in the L’p-per School. W e feel that this section will serve especially well to bring back to the graduatin' class in later years pleasant memories of Blake. Top left: Colwell surrounded by female admirers. Center: A study in how to become valedictorian. Bottom left: Carg’s date makes hook shot. Above: Close harmony in sophomore class demonstrated. Top center: ERRRRRRP! Bottom cen!er: Malcolm’s golf fails to impress coach. Bottom right: Faculty room revisited. Bottom left: Don displays championship form. Printers of the Blake Call O'Pan Lumberman IMihlfcliing ( wmpnny 1011 LUMBER EXCHANGE • MINNEAPOLIS 128 AS THE CLASS SEES THEM First Choice Second Choice Best all-around fellow ...........L’eland Ritchie Most respected ...............Ueland Yeates Best athlete .....................Stenson Cargill Most original ....................Lampe Boies Least original ...................McCrea Unanimous Most gentlemanly..................Crosby N eates Most scholarly....................Yeates McCaull Most likely to succeed............Yeates I nanimous Most brilliant ...................McCaull Lampe Most entertaining.................Boies Lampe Most in love......................Crosby Cincy Biggest cave man .................Stenson Ford Handsomest........................Riddiford Ueland Cutest ...........................Colwell “Frank the Pill Biggest bluffer .................. Thomson Boies Biggest woman hater...............Lampe L nanimous Biggest non-woman hater...........Riddiford Unanimous Wittiest ......................... Lampe Holcombe Thinks he is wittiest.............McCrea . L nanimous Busiest ..........................Ueland Nightingale Thinks he is busiest..............Thomson Ueland Laziest ..........................Raugust Brown Fiest dressed ....................Crosby Raugust Thinks he is lx. st dressed.......Stenson Brown Talks most, says least............Brown 1 homson Most likely lwchelor..............Lani|)e McCaull Biggest drag with faculty.........Yeates McCaull Needs it most (BEWF) .............Brown Dietz Class baby .......................Yeates Colwell Best natured .....................Ritchie Hyde Strongest ........................Cargill Stenson Best dancer.......................Ritchie Colwell Done most for Blake...............Ueland Yeates Done Blake for most...............Brown Unanimous Worst waiter ................... . .Evans Ueland Most innocent ....................Hyde Ford Smoothest ........................Riddiford Crosby Most likely racketeer.............Brown Boies Biggest boor .....................SCHMITT UNANIMOUS 129 IV e arc proud of flic small pari nr nrrc privileged to play in making the IV53 Call O' Can a success. EMPIRE ENGRAVING COMPANY, Inc. Sexton Building Minneapolis, Minnesota 130 Top left: Mrs. Pollock ignores frivolous Headmaster and wife. Top left: Top ranking animals of 53. Center: “What! Frighted with false fire! Center: “Now we had amazing results with this experiment in the other division. Bottom right: Boies misses pool in diving exhibition. Bottom left: No comment. V’” 132 Northland Milk and Ice Cream Company Minneapolis SEE THE FARM EQUIPMENT GOLDEN JUBILEE MODEL FORD TRACTOR NORTHWEST TRACTOR EQUIPMENT CO. 419 N. 5th St. Delicious ICECREAM SERVED EXCLUSIVELY AT BLAKE SCHOOL 133 Top right: Moon over Miami. Top left: Mmmmmm boy! is this good! Top center: A very dear friend of mine was squashed by a steamroller.” Bottom center: Referee hurries to outstanding ballet troupe. join Bottom: Touche'! Monsieur le pussycat! Ton: Those who weren’t successful on the ohone compensated with pin-up. Center: J.D.H. is a barking success. Bottom right: Mr. Cleveland readies Ophelia for mad scene. Bottom left: Underclassman douses cigarette. Top right: Horses appear calm as riders struggle to the death. Top left: Editor Dave attempts to kill cat with stick. Top center: Get off my back. Bottom center: Blake surrounds female visitors. Bottom left: Unidentified individuals return from behind the field house. Top right: Olmy revives self with smelling salts at 2:30 a.m. Top center: Ueland ignores busy friend. Bottom center: Anybody seen these guys? Bottom right: Team looks on as Lundholm scores. Bottom left: Thomson learns best vocation is beachcomber. i MIDDLE SCHOOL POLL FORM I First Choice Second Choice Favorite s| ort to watch Baseball Favorite sjjort to play Baseball Favorite Senior Hyde Favorite actor Thomson Favorite actress J. Russell Best football player McDonald Best hockey player Crosby Best baseball player Sawyer What would you do if you were headmaster Quit Start a concession Best all-around fellow Plimpton II FORM First Choice Second Choice Favorite sport to watch Baseball Favorite sport to play Necking Favorite Senior Holcombe Favorite actor Brown Favorite actress Lassie Best football player Larson Best hockey plaver I .arson Best baseball player Larson What would you do if you were Headmaster? Quit Best all-around fellow Lane 138 V FORM First Choice Second Choice Rest all-around fellow ....J. McCaull Van Dusen Best athlete ....J. McCaull Lundholm Biggest drag with faculty Tullv Needs it the most (BDWF) ... Thorpe Talks most, says least Priest Best dressed Andersen Laziest Cohen Handsomest . ..Dow Skinner Smoothest V. Adams Cutest .... Tullv P. McCaull Most in love .... Dow Unanimous FORM IV First Choice Second Choice Best all-around fellow Burdick Best athlete Burke Biggest drag with faculty .... Unanimous Needs it most (BDWF) .... Dorians Talks most says least Dorn Best dressed Adams Laziest O’Dowd Handsomest Cole Ueland Smoothest Xeumeier Cutest Unanimous Most in love Unanimous III FORM First Choice Second Choice Best all-around fellow 1 faugen Best athlete Moffet 1 lollern Biggest drag with faculty . Miller Morgan Needs it most (BDWF) . Palm Talks most, says least Fischer Caswell Best dressed My hr laziest Kelm Handsomest Haugen Smoothest Caswell Cutest Ritchie Most in love Moffet Caswell 139 Top left: McCrea reasons with cornered master. Top middle: First in a series. Top right: This is me, and that's my car.” Top center: Mickey Spillane’s got it all over Latin. Bottom center.- We play a little baseball now and then too. Bottom right: Harry fails to win over more conservative classmates. Bottom left: Senior bull session continues in spite of earthquake. Taskmaster onpaml Research men say a higher education is worth $100,000. 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METAL STAMPING TOOL AND DIE MAKERS 1515-21 South Third St. Minneapolis, Minn. e' i PHILCO 2u Utt f hkcC 'l aluef tm TELEVISION RADIOS KFWCERATORS r? FREEZERS v. ELECTRIC RANGES ji«AIR CONDITIONERS Nelson’s Master Roofs Compliments of THE B. F. NELSON Manufacturing Co. 143 Top right: A line is the shortest distance between two points.” Top left: Lampe makes selection for third race. Center: Meatball coming up! Bottom left: No, Hole, not the hair tonic. Bottom right: Stenson and Crosby crush live innuendo. Top left: Cargill shows Homecoming spirit. ENROLLMENT 1952-53 Senior School SIXTH FORM Class of 1953 William Marty Boies Jonathan Wentworth Brown Robert Marshall Cargill David Graham Colwell John Croshv, II Amos Samuel Deinard William Edward Dietz, II Edward Thompson Evans, Jr. William Harold Ford, Jr. Christopher Beistlc Heffelfinger Charles Douglas Holcombe Maclay Reed Hyde I.aurence Joel Keefe George Howard Kelby John Robert Lanipe (29) Donald Mitchell McCaull Robert Bruce McCrea Donald Trever Nightingale Stephen Winterer Olmsted Thomas Anthony Raugust David Thornton Riddiford Joseph Chapman Ritchie William Stewart Scherer Raul Frederick Schmitt Arnold Richard Stcnson. Jr. James Wesley Swan John Roger Thomson Mark Ueland Eugene Franklin Yeates FIFTH FORM Cedric Adams, Jr. Ward Waidner Adams Douglas Stewart Andersen James Foster Atwood Robert Lee Bergstrom James Robert Bickelhaupt George Bohnert Bodem James Howard Burnett James Lachlan Campbell George Douglas Cleveland Daniel Willard Cohen William Jewett Cullen Janies Ramsey Dow Ronald Alfred Erickson Gerald Henry Gammell David Mather Grundy John Thomas Haines Peter Anker Heegaard David Earl Kelby (37) Class of 1954 Philip Parker I.arson Roliert Gilmore Ltindholm Julian Lincoln McCaull Philip Hall McCaull Malcolm Willis McDonald Willis William Osborne, Jr. James Hazard Overholt Vincent Edward Platt Roliert Patterson Priest John Arthur Reitan James Herbert Rogers Lawrence Edward Salzman Harry Whiting Skinner Frank Andrus Thorpe Lynn George Truesdell, III Ralph Harrington Tiillv Peter Cross Van Dusen Rodner Reed Winget 146 FOURTH FORM Class of 1955 Michael Bernard Abramson Stephen Adams William Hale Amesbury Clifford Irving Anderson William Boutell Boos Allan Lee Burdick, II Martin Nicholas Burke, III Charles William Cole,. Jr. George Christian Crosby, Jr. Michael Scott Dorn Richard Owen Dorians Gerald Allen Erickson Thomas Roy Gessner James Cyrus Gross Harold Albert Hagen John Andrew Hommeyer John Mikel Howard tGordon Harvey Jensen Donald Edmund Johnson Paul Robert Larson Robert Allan Loudon (42) fWithdrew September 17. 1952 Robert Simpson MacNamara George Mason McCain Frederick Robert Meyer John Campbell Mithun Robert William Morris John Russell Xcumeier John Shaw Nlibel Michael Hugh O'Dowd Thomas Arthur Otter David Wells Pratt Samuel Holler Rogers, Jr. Elmer Michael Rusten David Ray Selken Charles Taney Silverson, Jr. Sigurd Ueland, Jr. Charles Edward Van Duscn Charles Gordon Watson, III Peter Hillx-rt Wetherby Thomas Nelsen Whitmore John McKay Wilder Frederick Winston THIRD FORM Class of 1956 Thomas Hunt Bennett Stephen Anthony Benton Hjalmar Kristjan Bjornson James Bernie Burroughs Thomas Bell Caswell, Jr. Richard Tighe Cleveland Thomas Manville Crosby, Jr. Jeffrey Ralph Dow John Rogers Egermayer Gregory Rand Fellows David Joseph Fischer John Edward Haugen John Malcolm Hollander Michael Paul Hollern David Erwin Kelm John Milford Kvalsten Stephen Lawrence Larson Ward Bevins Lewis, Jr. (36) Thomas Hastings Lowry Edward Charles Maeder John Russell Marfield Douglas Hugh McKenzie Todd Charles Miller James Bradshaw Mintener, Jr. John William Moffett, Jr. Jeffrey Peter Morgan Rol� ert Owen Mvlir John Newton Palm John Fayette Patterson, III James David Priest Herbert Henry Reinhard, III Ralph Milton Ribnick Charles Parks Ritchie Glenn Edward Schober William How Smith, Jr. Robert Otto von Edeskuty 147 SECOND FORM Class of 1957 W oodbury Horace Andrews W alter Gregory Baskerville John Borden Bergerud Christopher Wentworth Brown David Patrick Dowd Philip Claiborne Ecklund Robert Aalbu Fliegel John Grover Forster William Leigh Gross Robert Leland Jacobsen Henry Kennedy Knoblauch James Sargent Lane Kent Charles Larson Anson Gillette MacFarlane W alter Richard McCarthy Gorham Louis Merchant (32) fWithdrew April 28. 1953 ♦Entered January 5. 1953 Arthur Stacy Middlcmist Donald Mannon Morris Nicholas David Nash Robert Aneurin Owen Alan Daniel Peck William Arthur Porter, III Mahlon Craig Schneider Harry Montgomery Schoening Stewart Douglas Sheldon, Jr. Thomas Hamilton Smullen Sheridan Sterling Haynes Stevens tLeon David Stiehm Peter Keith Strong jStewart Knowlson Widdess William Allen Wilkie John Martin Whitmer FIRST FORM Class of 1958 David Thomas Bennett Thomas Shrver Brackett. Jr. Ronald Burton Marshall Nye Cargill Elmer Theodore Ceder Rodney Appleton Crawford David Pillsbury Crosby Edward Nelson Dayton Darrell William Elliott Charles Arthur Geer Harvey Carl Hansen William Lane Harris Edward Joseph Haugland Robert Birkett Hoffman Kevin Watson Hoidale Thomas Ralph Kempt Stephen Barry Kilgore William Van Zandt Lahr Ernest William Lanipe John Marshall Lewnian (40) fWithdrew October 24. 1952 $ Entered October 15, 1952 § Entered January 5, 1953 Daniel Lynn Lieberman George Stewart McDonald Arthur David Molke Henry Terry Morrison. Jr. Charles Horton Nash tSamuel Nesbitt, Jr. Terence Leon Nichols Stephen Rothschild Pfiaum Donaldson Clark Pillsbury David Blair Plimpton Robert Clayton Rudd Mac Ives Sawyer tTheodore John Schutz George Paul Sedgwick Robin Harry Tinker Spencer Alexander Turner William Brune Van Dusen Alfred Timothy Wilson SCIark Joseph Winslow Neil Melonc Winston 148 6ti THE UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY of Cincinnati, Ohio Protecting The American Family Since 1867 120 So. 7th st. PAUL H0MMEYER, Manager FINE CLASS RINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS YEARBOOKS AWARDS J OSTE N’S Since 1897 Foshay Tower Arcade No. 134 MINNEAPOLIS 2, MINNESOTA H. A. Petersen, Representative EVERY REAL ESTATE SERVICE SINCE 1885 Sales, Mortgages, Property Management Insurance and Investments THORPE BROS. INC. 519 Marquette At. 2133 Town Country Office Wh. 2791 Come to 3vey Nicollet at 10th for Sodas and Lunches and the Best Candy in Town. i 150 Top right: Mr. Heald holds the high jump standard. Top left: Otter calmly balances frantic classmate. Top center: Don begins to prepare for a round. Bottom center: Second and last in a series. Bottom left: Center of detraction. Bottom right: “Don't you boys think I look like Humphrey Bogart?” Above: Boies casts scornful eye on weary Senior. Center: Dreams of glory. Bottom right: Glory. Bottom left: Campbell demonstrates ’53 model. Compliments of EWALD BROTHERS SANITARY DAIRY Medical Arts Barber Shop Medical Arts Arcade Haircutting for Men. Specializing in Heinies jor Hoys Manicuring — Shoe Shining Phone BR. 5824 LEIGH, INC. PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES 123 South Seventh St. Li. 0691 Compliments of DICKEY SHAVER, Inc. Wayxafa, Minn. DEEPHAVEN DRUG STORE Highway 101 and Minnetonka Blvd. DEEPHAVEN DWINNELL BROTHERS ORCHARDS OROVILLE, WASHINGTON Eat Washington State Apples For Good Health 154 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We of the Call O' Pan staff wish to express our appreciation for the assistance we have received in the preparation of the 1953 Call O’ Pan. Mr. S. Keller Pollock, whose able assistance as faculty advisor has been of great help. Mr. J. R. Kirlev. of the Lumberman Publishing Company, who has spent much of his 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 l een eagerly accepted. The Dayton Company Studios for their work in photographing the many groups which appear in this book. The A. J. Dahl Companv for their aid in binding the 1953 Call O Pan. Amos Deinard, 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 members of the Editorial and Business Boards, whose contributions have made possible the publishing of this 1953 Blake Call O’ Pan. 155 Top right: Cadillac'' Don and Al talk things over. Top left: The mighty mite prepares for stellar duty. Top center: Men of Blake arise. Bottom center: “Repetez apres moi .. . Bottom left: Mr.- Cleveland reacts toward typical McCrea witticism. Bottom right: Heff struggles with Senior Math. (? yuyratuCati yn , . . ... to the faculty and to THE CLASS OF 1953 May your years at Blake be a never-ending source of pleasant memories. —From— _ LOUIS F. DOW CO. (jooJuill o4dve tiding University at Hampden Aves. St. Paul 14. Minn. CALENDARS — NOVELTIES - SPECIALTIES — DIRECT MAIL GREETING CARDS — PLAYING CARDS — BUSINESS GIFTS Headquarters for the authentic “IVY LEAGUE” clothing styled in the approved university fashion .. . tailored to natural lines and correct in all detailing. HUBERT W. WHITE 611 Marquette Between 6th 7tli SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS! THEY SUPPORT US 157 • Compliments of The Woodhead Company, Inc. Ford Since 1912 417-421 E. Lake St. Regent 6277 Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen s Hats and Furnishings MAZEY FLORISTS, INC. Florists and Decorators Malmstedt's 92-94 So. 11th St. At. 0481 111 South 7th Street And Radisson Hotel GRIFFEN PHARMACY Berry Co., Inc. DESOTO-PLYMOUTH Phone: Wh. 1697 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS TORO — JACOBSON 4412 France Ave. So. Power Mowers Minneapolis SALES SERVICE WAYZATA 24 Compliments of Compliments of “The Old Drug MINNETONKA BOAT WORKS, INC. “The Music Box” Wayzata, Minnesota WAYZATA, MINN. 158 Tli � lllnko School A COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS AREA GRADES 1-12 159 Compliments of S. T. McKNIGHT COMPANY Let G K Save the DAY • Gross Bros. KRONICKS MINNEAPOLIS — ST. PAUL o INTERIOR Oecorations FINE FURNITURE 87 So. Tenth St. (Opposite Schmitt Music Co.) H. S. CLEVELAND CO. 160 Top right: Swan prepares involved answer to simple question. Top left: Somebody won. Center: Why, yes, I’m a sophomore. Botton left: Adams sinks one. Bottom right: Mmmm Boy! What a game. GAMBLE ROBINSON CO. WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS FRESH FRUIT VEGETABLES GROCERIES 661 5th AVE. NO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Maiksii 31r|j; w INCORPORATED Insurance Brokers CONSULTING ACTUARIES AVERAGE ADJUSTERS 1515 Northwestern Hank Building, Minneapolis Chicago, Sew York, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Seattle, St. Louis, Vancouver, Duluth, Toronto, Calgary, St. Paul, Portland, I Phoenix, Tulsa. Milwaukee. Detroit, Poston, Pittsburgh, Montreal, Indianapolis, Buffalo, Washington, Atlanta, Cleveland, Havana, London 162 •flui lA wnjjcifattT CURED THE WAY THEY 2 TIRE USERS mawkinson tread ARE CURED THE WAY THEY RUN’ 'Itlste 'tka -°rf ■giccfj IOOK TO THE OEAIER WHO OISPIAVS THIS CMSIEM r- PWffrP PATENTED METHOD PATENTED EQUIPMENT THAT IS: THE TREAD IS CURED TO THE CASING WHILE THE CASING IS CONTRACTED TO POSITION ASSUMED .UNDER LOAD t on THE ROAD Tfo SxceAA EASIER STEERINC RUN COOLER LAST LONGER HAWKINSON TREAD SeAiUce Principal Cities U. S. A.. Canada and Foreign Countries polls . PAUL E. HAWKINSON CO. . Minnoso.a 163 left: Sylvester and friend Center: Lecherous Dave makes self available. Bottom: Hyde steals scene from scheduled intermission performer at Spring Dance. Congratulations Class of 53 ERICKSON CONTROLS EVERY STEP • • • FROM OIL WEI L 0 SERVICE STATION «y - ERICKSON KEEPS OUALITY HICK AND PRICES LOW THROUCH CAREFUL CONTROL OF EVERY STEP FROH OIL WELL TO SERVICE STATION. FOR FAST. FRIENDLY SERVICE AND OUALITY CASOLINE.DRIVT INTO ANY ERICKSON 'QUICK SERV'STATION---NOW IN OVER 0 CITIES 165 Outfitters to Blake Men FOR TWENTY-FIVE 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. HAMMKRKL EX-35, Vice President 'Tlk Us 55 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET AT THE RADISSON HOTEL na25 a! I ft ft P p t ft N I p A Congratulations Seniors! From Jolly Green Giant 166 David C. Bell Investment Co. An Institution in Minneapolis Real Estate Since 1880 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REAL ESTATE SALES MORTGAGE LOANS INSURANCE 501 Second Avenue South Main 6381 REALTORS 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 167 WAYTONKA MARKET GROCERIES and MEATS Free Delivery Phone: Wayzata 74 Country Club Ice Cream Co. 5036 France Ave. So. COMPLETE FOUNTAIN SERVICE MERINGUE PIES For Deliveries Call Wa. 2670 Edina Pure Oil Service 4049 West 50th St. Walnut 8837 LeRoy E. Balfanz S. H. BOWMAN LUMBER CO. 12201 Minnetonka Boulevard BOX 111, HOPKINS, MINNESOTA Phone Hopkins 6351 Congratulations to the Class of '53 MINNESOTA PAINTS, INC. 168 1101 South Third St. Minneapolis 15, Minn. 1952-53 HONORS STUDENT COUNCIL Mark Ueland, VI, Head Boy Joseph Chapman Ritchie ... VI Lynn George Truesdell, III .. ...V Maclay Reed Hyde VI Allan Lee Burdick . ..IV lulian Lincoln McCaull V Thomas Manville Crosby, Jr. ...III CUM LAUDE Amos Samuel Deinard Robert Bruce McCrea John Rol ert Lampe Mark Ueland Donald Mitchell McCaull Eugene Franklin Veates PRINCETON TROPHY FOR SENIOR WITH HIGHEST SCH OLA ST IC ST A NDING Donald Mitchell McCaull Eugene Franklin Yeates THORPE CUP FOR EXTEMPORANEOl’S SPEAKING First—Maclay Reed Hyde Second—Donald Trever Nightingale CHAPEL SPEAKING PRIZES Senior Class—Donald Trever Nightingale Junior Class—Julian Lincoln McCaull BLAKE UNION MEDAL FOR FOURTH FORM DECLAMATION Thomas Nelsen Whitmore STRICKER CUP FOR DEBATING Frederick Robert Meyer 169 Top left: Swan explains physical phenomena to Mr. Hodgkinson. Top center: Two heads are better than one. Bottom center: Thanks girls ( $ !!) Bottom left: McCrea displays apprehension. Bottom right: Blake puts ten men on floor to overcome thirty point deficit. Top right: “Oaf” unmoved by cool guitar. Top right: Amery gets a taste of Blake’s defense. Top left: Bill poses for portrait Bottom left: Golden words from a golden boy. Bottom right: Senior court finds Communist leanings in Physics •o.. . ' ” it tiil.es (le|ieiitliihie MEN to Imiid ile|ieiiiliilile MACHINES ;v r i If you could take a trip through all five of the Minneapolis Moline factories, and if every member of the MM Old-Timers Club were wearing his pin . . . you'd find that well over ten per cent of the approximately 8,(XX) MM employees have given more than 20 years of their lives toward building MM Modern Machines. You'd discover that such a tenure record proves MM is a Hood company to work or. And. you’d learn that dependable MM employees build dependability into MM Tractors, Farm Machinery and Power Units. 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Good Printers Since 1S71 520 Washington Avenue No. ATlantic 2507 182 This jiage has 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 full y 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 he repaid for their kind support. 183 184