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

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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

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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

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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