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

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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

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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

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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