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

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Dramatics Association VI; Swimming VI; Publications VI. ZJhoma4 J4ainei A curly-headed lx y in a small group of car enthusiasts is inevitably Tom, eagerly describing the merits of some new gadget he has bought for his car. As the voices grow louder, it is obvious that Tom is able to defend his j oint of view. Soon his opponents either leave in disgust or change their opinions. By this argument lorn has proved that lie is one of the few car exjxrts in the class. Indeed, Tom is known to be an expert in every field he enters. His sailing ability is well known at Blake. Each summer one can usually find Tom participating in the sailboat races on Minnetonka. His skill in this sport has won for him many first and second place awards in the races, and it is not uncommon to see his name listed with the winners in the newspaper. Last summer he took a part time job passing on his ability to younger members of the Minnetonka Yacht Club. In school studies his skill shows up in the fields of mathematics. Tom took both Senior Math and Physics this year and did very well in both subjects. Tom also took up swimming this year and has been working very hard at it. With such a desire for exactness Tom is assured of success at any college he chooses. 29

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Basketball VI; Cum Iaude; Publications VI. =2)avid yilathei Qxun When Seniors talk of scholarship, Dave Grundy’s name is sure to Ik mentioned. Dave has the respected record of having been in the upper three in his class throughout his Blake career. However, Dave is more than a student. He has developed a quiet, likeable personality. Two of his best traits are his congeniality and his ability to make the best of his opportunities. He has always chosen his courses with the future in mind and then done the very best possible. Dave is always willing to talk on any topic, but his favorite is stamps. For a few years Dave socialized in United States stamps but discontinued it when the cost became pro- hibitive. Even so, the casual bystander may often hear someone say, “But it’s only a dirty old stamp,” in answer to Dave's plea to examine an old envelope. Not an athlete by nature Dave still maintains a sincere interest in sports. For years he has shown his characteristic determination by trying out for the Basketball Team. When at home on weekends, Dave enjoys watching sjxming events on TV. His congeniality and ingenuity will stand him in good stead wherever he may go. Whatever he may do in any college he may choose will inevitably be successful, because Dave has the ability to make the most of his op{ ortunitics.

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Dramatics Association III. IV. V—President VI; Glee Club V. VI; Forum Committee VI; Swimming V. VI; Union VI. Pet ex cp4nket J4eeg.aa.xd When Pete came to Blake ten years ago, he immediate' ly made friends with all his fellow classmates. With his amiable manner Pete has welcomed almost the entire Senior class into Blake during these ten years. For many years now Pete has been trying his hand at acting. His first attempts were impersonations of famous men. The voices of such men as Franklin Roosevelt arc no rare sounds in the Senior Room, and nearly every Senior can now recite Roosevelt’s “Declaration of War by memory because of Pete’s frequent attempts at impersonations. During the last two years Pete has also tried acting in the school plays. During his junior year he showed exceptional ability and in- terest, and because of this he was elected president of the Dramatics Association this year. Another one of Pete’s hobbies is photography. He is a good photographer and has taken many excellent pictures of his travels around the country. Pete never fails to attend anything considered a social function, anti his presence is always welcomed by his many friends. Although Pete has never committed himself to any of the fairer sex, it is generally agreed that if he were interested enough he would be able to make many conquests. With his friendly disposition and ability to make friends easily, Pete is sure to be successful in anything he undertakes. 30