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

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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

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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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Basketball VI; Publications VI. J onald edited £xickion Ever since he entered Blake in the ninth grade, this handsome young lad has always been seen in the midst of arguments on any and every subject, including crop-spraying and the merits of certain local and national politicians. These impromptu debates are invariably punctuated by the brandishing of a peculiarly crooked forefinger, which seems to aid Ronnie in his description of the subject at hand. Always in the top quarter of his class scholastically, he has also been an athlete. He has consistently been among the best basketball players in his grade and this year played on the varsity. For several past springs he has played with the Junior Varsity Golf Team. He finds that golf affords him a good chance to show off the stylish clothing and footwear which have placed him among the best dressed members of the Senior class. But beyond all question Ronnie’s best trait is his never failing good nature. He is probably the only Senior who has never been known to lose his temper. This perennial cheerfulness has aided him in many ways throughout his four years at Blake, especially in making him well-liked by all those who know him. Best of luck in later life to a fellow with whom it has always been a real pleasure to associate. 26