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

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Glee Club V, VI; Dramatics Association VI; Tennis VI; Swimming VI. William {Jewett Cullen If you ever walked into the Senior Room this year and saw a huddled mass being madly bounced on the couch or being stuffed into a laundry bag, you could be sure that it was “Wild Bill Cullen. From the time Bill first entered Blake his smile was one of the most notable in the class. Even as his head ap|)ears from the laundry bag, his face will lx- red anti smiling. Bill will long be remembered for his participation in swimming. At the Ixginning of his Senior year, he was persuaded by his friends at the Senior lunch table to take up swimming. Bill followed their advice. As a matter of fact, he became so enthusiastic over the sport that he practiced while attending open houses. Although Bill has never taken part in waiting on tables at school, he has had vast experience in handling dumb-waiters. Bill has other interests also. He can produce the most amazing shots on the tennis courts that one has ever seen or will ever see. He has one other interest, but it has nothing to do with Blake. This interest lives in Deephaven and is one of the subjects that Bill is always good-naturedly ribbed about. We arc sure that with his sparkling humor and amiable personality Bill will be a success both in college and later life. 24

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Glee Club VI; Dramatics Association V—Vice President VI; Union V. VI; Publications V-Co-Editor CALL O' PAN VI; Swimming V. Daniel UJillaxd Coken The first sight that catches a Senior’s eye as he enters the Senior Room in the morning is a figure majestically draped across a couch. This form is Dan, who is resting before a long day's work. Although he receives much kidding about his laziness, Dan is really one of the hardest workers in the class. He took, among other things, one of the hardest jobs in the school—THE CALL O’ PAN—and has spent many tiring hours in its completion. He spent nearly all of his spare time thinking up new and original ideas for the book. One of the most familiar sounds in the Senior Room, besides the television set, was Dan’s voice de- scribing his new cover. Dan is also the owner of one of the most famous of all Blake landmarks. This is a red Oldsmobilc which he affectionately calls “The Red Rider. He has received a bit! of ten dollars for his car, but Dan says he will not sell it for less than fifteen. No one knows how he is able to get from place to place in his car, but he never misses a social function. It is easy to pick Dan out of a crowd; for his sportscoats are second only to Ovic’s in loudness. Dan is certain to be successful at any college he chooses. 23

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Dramatics Association V, VI; Glee Club V, VI; Union—Vice President V—President VI; Class President IV; Class Treasurer III; Football V, VI; Basketball V. VI; Baseball V, VI; Student Council VI; Publications V—Editor-in-chief VI. frame JZam ey. 2bou Seeming in the midst of everything but actually intent on his idol, “Whoopic John,” Jim Dow relaxes while Seniors engage their popular classmate in pleasant conversation. Jim’s popularity can be attributed to determination and an ability to think before he speaks. When an important matter arises in publications or anywhere else, Jim docs not commit himself hastily but thinks the problem through, listening to both sides of the argument. After due consideration he reaches a decision which is usually correct. Once a decision is made, Jim shows his determination through hard work that brings him success in studies or in an extracurricular activity. He has formed the admirable habit of always making complimentary statements about peo- ple and to people. No one has ever heard him belittle or condemn a fellow classmate. Coupled with his character arc Jim’s many interests. Besides having his ability in extracurricular activities, he demonstrated the same qualities on the athletic field. At the fall sports banquet Mr. Glenn complimented Jim on being one of the hardest workers on the football squad. Outside of school Jim is socially inclined. No Blake-social function is ever complete without his presence. Jim’s home has been the scene of many pleasant evenings besides the monthly “Torch” meeting. Such a well rounded j ersonality should earn Jim respect and popularity throughout his life. 'A great lover of women.' Plautus