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

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Basketball V—Captain VI; Tennis V; Brown Captain VI; Athletic Association VI; Dramatics Association VI; Class Treasurer VI; Union V, VI. II aid ll aidnei c4dam£ When Ward enteral Blake in 1952, he easily made friends with both the faculty anti student hotly of the school. Since then his genial personality and desire to advance himself have carried him to the top. In his first year at Blake he was elected member of the Union, captain of the Browns, and president of the Athletic Association. Although he showed up for football practice in the fall of his first year, he was incapacitated by an injury. This, however, did not keep him from extending his athletic abilities into other fields. He is an ardent tennis player and has been on the Varsity for two years. Ward is gifted with the ability to display a type of subtle humor which contributed greatly to otherwise drab Senior Room bull-sessions. “Coach” has many outside interests as well as his school interests. During the summer months one would often find him cooped up in his garage where he builds outboard racing boats. This, along with opposite sex associations, is his greatest outside interest. However, he is also a ski enthusiast and occupies much of his time in the winter with this sport. Ward has procured an excellent record in his two short years at Blake, as a result of his continual striving. Whatever he takes up in the future is sure to be a success. 15

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Football VI; Track—Captain VI; Union VI; Swimming V, VI; Dramatics VI. Cedxic cddam The most outstanding characteristic of Ricky, which wc all respect, is his tenacity. Whether he is looking for his dog, who has a faculty for getting lost, or staying up all night to finish his term paper, or defending his usual position atop the cubbyholes during a Senior Room pillow-fight, he always accomplishes what he sets out to do. He will readily take part in any debate in the Senior Room, and when the shouting is over, his is the last voice to Ik heard. His friendliness and sense of humor have made him popular with every one, and his election to the Union serves as proof. One usually sees a smile on his face, unless he is squinting because he has forgotten his glasses. Actually, he has demonstrated many times how keen his eyes are by his driving, and wc all question whether he should have to wear glasses at all. He made an excellent record this year in football by using his tricky running to advantage. His last play in the S.P.A. game was by far his most spectacular, for be not only completed two spins but also a one-and-one-half front somersault. No matter where he is, Ricky is a valuable part of the group, for his joviality and steadfastness are appreciated by us all. Good luck to you, Rick. 14

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Glee Club V. VI; Dramatics Association V, VI; Publications V—Sports Kditor VI; Football VI; Basketball VI; Baseball V. VI; Union VI. 35ouglai Stewart cAnderten ‘‘Don’t forget to lock the car, you guys. With this request Andy is again ready to begin a day at school. Doug Andersen is one of the “charter members of his class, since he entered Blake in the fifth grade. During his years at Blake, Doug has steadily risen to the top of his class, both academically and athletically. His name can nearly always be found on the honor roll, as he ranks in the up|»cr quarter of his class. Andy takes a deep interest in Blake, perhaps because he has s| cnt so many years here. This interest is shown in the many extracurricular activities he pursues. On the athletic field Doug participates in Varsity Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Doug is also a member of many other extracurricular organizations, having participated in every activity the school offers. Because of his interest in Blake, Andy was elected to the Union in his senior year. Any one attending the numerous social affairs can readily see a red-haired, freckle-faced boy for Andy rarely misses a social function. When he has extra time (which he says is hard to find), he spends it tying flics. His major collection of flics won him a third place at a recent Minnesota State Fair. Doug’s friendly attitude and consideration should insure his success at the University of Minnesota. 16