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

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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.

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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

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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