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

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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

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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

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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