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

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1956 volume:

CDlNNeApOUS pueuc li OQAiiv CALL O' PAN BLAKE SCHOOL HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 1956 I High above the rolling country Far from noise and smoke, Strong and clean her noble towers, In her wood of oak. II I Iigh the hope and thought which builded Here upon this hill. We, her sons, must make her worthy, Plan and hope fulfill. Refrain Blake School, Blake School, sing her praises, Keep her honor bright, Pass her torch to those who follow, With an undimmed light. Call- O-pan CONTENTS FACULTY SENIORS UNDERCLASSMEN JUNIOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES I SPORTS 19 5 6 FEATURES BOARD OF TRUSTEES Totton P. Hefpklfi kgkr, President Adrian M. Howard, Vice President Thomas M. Crosby, Secretary Arthur C. Regan, Treasurer Atherton Kean Donald C. Dayton James B. Hannah Lawrence M. Larson Thomas Lowry Malcom H. McDonald Robert L. Nash Joint G. Peterson John S. Pilisbury, Jr. Pd win W. Ritchie John C. Savage Charles K. Velie FOUNDERS James Ford Kell •Charles C. Bovey •Elbert L. Carpenter •Frederick W. Clifford •George B. Clifford •Deceased Cltarles M. Case •Franklin M. Crosby John Crosby •William H. Dunwoody •Edward C. Gale Clive T. Jaffrav •Cltarles S. Pilisbury •David D. Tenney •Charles D. Velie •Frederick B. Wells IN MEMORIAM EDWARD During the thirty-five years that Ed Brown served as janitor and chief engineer at Blake, he became a part of the school. To the faculty he was a loyal friend; to returning alumni, a link with the best of their school days; and to the students, an adviser and companion. The whole school mourned his death last February 20. The dedication of this book can only be a small token of our gratitude to Ed; for words can never express the nature or extent of his contributions. Ed was born 67 years ago in a small town near Kansas City. He went to school and was married there. J. BROWN and in 1916 he and his wife Alice came to Minneapolis. He joined St. Peter’s A.M.E. Church the day after he arrived and has been an active member ever since. He was senior trustee when he died. To him his religion was not something for Sundays only; it was a way of life and he practiced it every day. Perhaps it was this quality that made him admired at Blake from his first day in 1919. As he went quietly about his work, he made friends and took part in the life of the school. He used to play baseball in the faculty-alumni games. The faculty probably could not have won the games they did without his help. He made friends 6 EDWARD with the students and guided and advised those who needed help or were in trouble. Honesty and loyalty were two of Ed’s outstanding qualities. Although he probably could have made more money elsewhere, he worked faithfully at Blake. He did his work thoroughly without any complaints. When he said he would do something, no matter how trivial, it was as good as done; he never broke his word. No one ever looked down on Ed because of his color. His qualities as a man were so outstanding that people did not think of him as belonging to another race. But he realized that the problem existed and that J. BROWN it could not be solved in a day. In his own quiet way he did as much to help overcome prejudice as any man could do. The death of Ed Brown was a loss not only to his family, his church, and this school; it was a loss to the world. He made friends wherever he went and left a path of happiness as he moved through life. To Blake school he was much more than the man who kept the building warm and swept the Boors; he was even more than a good friend. He was a part of the school and a part of every person connected with it. We can never replace him and never forget him, and we will always be thankful we had the good fortune to know him. 7 Education . . . athletics . . . Saturday morning help . . . extracurricular activities . . . consultation and advice . .. cooperation . . . understanding . . . special assistance ... friendship. Call-o-pan FACULTY MR. CLEVELAND During his four years as Headmaster at Blake all students have found Mr. Cleveland a patient and sympathetic adviser and a faithful friend. He is never too busy to stop and discuss a boy's problems with him, or cheerfully greet a student in passing. Mr. Cleveland is more than our Headmaster; he is the guidance and understanding in which a student can confide and seek help. Harold Hodgkinson, A.B. (Clark) ..........Physics, Chemistry William James CIlknn, A.B.. E 1.M., Assistant Headmaster, (Harvard) English Harold T. Lundholm, A.B., M.S.............Principal Director of Admissions, Counselor of Students. Mathematics (Augustana, University of Iowa, Columbia) S. Keller Pollock, A.B., A.M., Head of the Middle School, (Williams, University of Minnesota) English John Edik, A.H.. A.M.................................History (Princeton, Columbia, University of Minnesota) Mf.rwyn Earl Parks, B.S., Director of Athletics, Biology (Iowa Wesleyan, University of Iowa) Heinz J. Otto, A.H., A.M...................German, Latin (University of Delaware, University of Indiana) Frederick J. Wna.inton, A.B., S.T.D. SjHrech, Bible History (College of St. Thomas. Seabury Western Seminary, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin) .Liv Francis L. Johnson, B.S. Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, Manual Arts (University of Minnesota) Philip L. Martin, A.B.......................Mathematics (Williams) William P. Gregory, A.B., A.M..........English, Glee Club, (Wesleyan University, Middlclwry) Dramatics French Kvssku. E. Hilliard. A.B., A.M..........Spanish. Organist (Harvard, University of Xcw Hampshire, Columbia) John C. Burton, A.B., I..1..B........English, Mathematics, (Harvard. University of Minnesota) History Frank S. Horton, B.S., A.M........ ..........Mathematics (State Teachers’ College. Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin) John B. Heald, A.B., A.M.................... (Yale, University of Grenoble, Middlebury) Wiluam C. Miller, H.S—Mathematics, General Science (University of Delaware, Springfield College) Herbert H. Senkllenbkkgbr, A.B., A.M..............Latin (Kreuzgasse College-Cologne, University of Bonn, University of Paris, University of Prague) Lillian Olivia Berglukd..................................Dietitian (Gregg School. University of Minnesota. Columbia) Miss Bcrglund retired last year but remained to initiate her successor into her duties and to work on nearly fifty years of historical and statistical material. Jo Anne Swanson.................Typing. Assistant Secretary (Minnesota School of Business) Jean Lorraine Dewey, B.B. ... (Mac Phail College of Music) Rowland H. Bettels, A.B. Director of Junior School Athletics, Social Science (University of Minnesota) ♦All Junior School teachers are pictured in the Junior School section with their respective classes. .................Music 'V' ,( riKhi: Emil Bren, Fred KwiiiR. Mathias Meyer. Catherine Holpcr, Ina Asplond, Marie Jacobsen. Emma Knlund. Front Row: Kathinka Jacobsen. Joan Ferreira. Beulah Swanlund. Helfrid Johnson. Abskst: Head Cook F'thcl I.ucck. Robert Cochran. DINING HALL AND Joan H. Ferreira (Mrs. Manuel J •Anna Bohacii (Mrs.) ... ••Ethel Lubck (Mrs. Fred J.) Catherine Hoeper .... Helfrid Johnson (Mrs. John F.) Beulah Swanlund (Mrs. Gilbert) Emma Enlund (Mrs. Emil) Ina Asplund (Mrs. Fred C) GROUNDS AND Francis L. Johnson -f Edward J. Brown .... Mathias C. Mf.yer - FredJ. Ewing............ Emil F. Bren -{(Robert Cochran .... Kathinka Jacobsen (Mrs.) •Retired November 29. 1955 ••Began January 4, 1956 {Deceased February 20, 1956 {{Began March 12. 1956 KITCHEN STAFF - - - - Dietitian ----- Head Cook - - ----- Head Cook - - - - - - Assistant Cook - - - - Dining Hall Suj� crvisor Asst. Dining Hall Supervisor - - - - - Pantry Assistant Pantry Assistant BUILDINGS STAFF Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings Chief Engineer Supervisor of Grounds ............Assistant Engineer Junior Blake and Field House Caretaker Assistant Engineer Senior Blake HousekeqnT IS ANNA BOHACH The pot boils, friendship lives.” Greek Proverb Bo has two firsts: highest rank as a cook, and top rating as a friend. Throughout her 29 years of faithful service she has won the affection and esteem of Blake boys and their parents; and of the faculty and staff for her skill as a cook, her unswerving loyalty, and quiet effectiveness. In her retirement we wish her happiness and health and pleasant memories of Blake. 19 Our Senior rings . . . the first clay in the Senior Room . . . redecorating . . . advisees . . . underclassmen slaves ... Times fights... term papers ... college boards ... trip to the Grain Exchange .. . accepted at a college! . . . Class Day . . . Vespers . . . our last Blake exams . .. Commencement... j.S. .. . we’re through. Call-o-pan SENIORS THE CLASS OF 56 Mate Session The Senior is many things to many people. The underclassmen see him as an ogre, living in a dark den eating misguided little boys. The Faculty sees him in two lights: infrequently, a studious, well-man-crcd, mature young gentleman (this condition usually exists only near marking periods); a loud juvenile who can be found either dealing cards or engaged in the latest New York Times fights. The friendly folk of Edina consider him a fleeting visitor who always returns on weekends. The students of one Minneapolitan girls’ school think a Senior is a |Kst—and should be treated as one. The Seniors, themselves, look upon each other as bon vivants, gay and carefree young men. bound for a world of fun anti adventure. All this leads up to the question—what is a Senior? Biology has taught us that the best way to study a creature is to learn about his environment; in this case, the Senior Room. This dark den of depravity is located, unfortunately, next to the Faculty Room—unfortunately, because the Faculty compares it to a jet-age wind-tunnel and the Seniors compare it to sitting on a beehive. What do the Seniors do in there all day? The underclassman thinks that they spend all of their time thinking up the latest torture, such as the treadmill.” “shoot the chute, or “the rack.” But no, other things go on. They listen to the radio, gamble, handwrestlc, or engage in any other activity which is noisy. It has been said that more money changes hands in the Senior Room than on Mr. Edie’s Stock Exchange, for gambling is, perhaps, our greatest activity. Black Jack. Poker, and other card games arc enjoyed by all—except those who lose. At other times they may engage in a New York Times fight, although these have been outlawed by our next-door neighbors. 22 Myr demonstrates a parlor trick. Smitty and associates play blackjack. Enough of this environment, what about the man? Underneath his hard shell, the Senior is a gentle soul. He is studious, persevering, imaginative. We realize that few of the hierarchy will agree with this last description, but it is so. The marks may not show it, true, but the fact remains that many hours of hard studying arc put in by all the members of the class. A favorite activity is the hate session. After a particularly hard test the Seniors may gather together for a discussion of the Blake Faculty, or as is usually the ease, one teacher who has especially arousal their anger that day. These discussions arc tape-recorded and when played back, resemble the noise made by 3,000 Mau-Mau warriors gathered around a ceremonial bonfire. These hate sessions may involve anyone, from the oldest man to the youngest nobody. Everyone is subject to attack in these good natured fun-fests. Seriously, the Class of ‘56 has made many contributions to Blake, through organizations such as the athletic teams. Publications, and the Union. We have spent some of the most enjoyable years of our lives at Blake, but we hope that we have succeeded in our attempt to set a worthy example for the rest of the school. We have made mistakes, yes, and we apologize for them, but we arc proud of our contributions and hope that the School will remember them, as we will certainly remember Blake. 23 Hollcrn stars in after-lunch activities. THOMAS HUNT BENNETT Entered Blake in 1944 Call O’ Pan VI; Tennis VI; Glee Club VI. HEAD Ever since Tom entered Blake in the first grade, he has been one of the friendliest and best liked members of his class. He has to put up with a good deal of kidding from some of his classmates, but he takes it all in his stride and is never offended. Tom has been helpful to the Dramatics Association as a ticket salesman and as an usher and is a member of the Glee Club. He is always ready to help John Haugen out by writing an article for the “Torch at the last minute. Although he is not known for skill as an athlete, he can always be seen working hard on the tennis court in the fall and spring and on the hockey rink in the winter. Outside of school Tom likes to occupy his time hunting and skeet shooting. His marks have been fairly gootl, and he always works hard. He spends most of his time in the library and docs not join the less industrious Seniors in the Senior Room except before chapel and after lunch. While he is there, he is always ready to join discussions or to give his classmates some exercise when they feel they must try to throw him out the window. Although Tom docs not attend many dances and parties, he is a great friend of everyone in the class. Wherever he is, his good-natured laugh can be heard. His friendliness and willingness to work have won him many friends at Blake and will certainly Ik great assets to him while he is at college anti during the rest of his life. 24 STEPHEN ANTHONY BENTON Entered Blake in 1952 Head Boy VI; Class President V; Class Secretary-Treasurer III; Union V, VI—President VI; Student Council VI; Gopher Boy's State V; IV Form Declamation Contest; Dramatics VI; Glee Club III. IV, V, VI; Publications III. IV, V, Vl-Pho-tography Editor VI; Waiter III, IV, V; Football VI; Baseball VI. FU, FOOZER THE BOOZER. H. B. With a “Why, last summer on the river I ..Tony Benton is off on another talc of his river travels. For the past two summers, Fu” has worked as an oiler on a tow boat on the Mississippi River, anti his experiences about river life spark many Senior Room discussions. Tony is probably the most popular and most respected boy in the class. As proof of this, in his Junior year, he was elected president of the class and also awarded the Harvard Book Prize for being “the best all-around member of the Junior class.” This year Tony was elected Hcatl Boy and President of the Union. His | opularity also extends to his church, where he is an officer of the youth group. His hobbies arc photography, amateur radio, and last but not least by any means, girls. He has his own equipment for developing and printing pictures, and his interest in photography has led him to become the photography editor of the CALL O’ PAN. Tony's attraction for the fair sex is a well-known fact among his fellow classmates, and no party or dance would ever be complete without him and his date. In school Tony is a member of the Dramatics Association and the Glee Club. In the school play he had the second lead; ami in the Glee Club, his fine tenor voice adds greatly to the quality of the music. Yet even with all these extra activities, Tony is still able to get honor marks. He is a hard worker and never quits until lie has done the job completely. With his personality ami ability, he will go far in life and will certainly be a success in whatever he docs. Best of luck to a great leader and a great guy! THOMAS BELL CASWELL JR. Entered Bbke in 1950 Class Secretary VI; Union VI—Secretary VI; Publications VI; Glee Club III, IV, V, VI; Dramatics VI; Captain Browns VI; Athletic Association President VI; Football V, VI; Basketball VI; Track IV. V. VI—Co-Captain VI. CAS ball squad and is considered by many to be one of the top sprinters in the state. He is Co-captain of the track team and has never been defeated in any M.I.S.l. com-jKtition in the 1(X) yard and 220 yard dashes. Tom is good humored and his distinctive laugh may Ik heard any day during a free jKriod in the Senior Room. Indisputably, he is the Senior most in love. On weekends, faithful Tom may be found in Edina, which he describes as “my home away from home.’ He avidly supports those few activities in which he docs not participate. When “Cas” leaves for college, Blake will lose one of its most affable and well-rounded students. Tom, how can anyone Ik so smooth ? Tom has been described as the most industrious Senior in the Class of 1956. Because of this quality he is respected by faculty and students alike, and he has gained a high scholastic standing. But he docs not excel only in academic activities, for he is well known for the energy he displays in his extracurricular activities. He is active in the Glee Club and Dramatics Association; his work this year in Publications has also been much appreciated. He is also a member of the Union, that select group of school leaders which meets to discuss school problems. But perhaps Tom's greatest achievements have been on the athletic fields, for he is not only Co-captain of the Browns, but also President of the Athletic Association. He was a hard working end on this year's foot- ed MICHAEL SCOTT DORN Entered Blake in 1950 Publications V. VI; Glee Club III, IV, V; Dramatics V, VI—President VI. CONSUMER. REPOSSESS. COACH In the six years that Mike has been at Blake, he has been one of the most energetic and hard working members of the class of Last fall he helped Mr. Van Santvoord and Mr, Rcttcls lead the J.V. football team to a successful season. After an unusually rugged afternoon, “Coach” would enter the locker room with the comment, “My boys did fine today. Mike has further shown his energy in a variety of activities around the school. Under his leadership the Dance Committee put on a successful Football Dance, and as President of the Dramatics Association he led that organization to a very good year. Outside of school Mike's interests turn to cars. He was a charter member of that great institution of bygone years, the “Road Knights, and on any week-end he can be found staring at an old wreck he has picked up and scratching his head trying to figure out a way to make it run. Mike also likes to tinker with radios as well as with his pet tape-recorder, which sees considerable use in Mr. Edic's History lectures. Senior Room “bull sessions arc continually dominated by accounts of his latest love affairs. Because of a willingness to work and a friendly relaxed disposition, Mike will certainly find success in the years to come. JEFFREY RALPH DOW Every day after lunch or even during classes, faculty and students arc alarmed by the tremendous uproar that arises from the Senior Room. But they should not think that every member of the Senior Class contributes to the commotion, for there are a few boys who are quieter and less vociferous than most of the Seniors. Among these is Jeff Dow. Ever since he entered Blake in the Second Form, }cff has been one of the quietest and calmest members of the class. He is also one of the few boys who seldom lose their tempers, a quality that many others envy. led takes part in many activities both in and out of school. He is manager of the varsity basketball and baseball teams and also a member of the Glee Club. One can always find him at the school dances with his girl friend. Jeff is very interested in the opposite sex and listens attentively to Senior discussions on this sub- Knterrd Blake in 1951 Charles E. Lamb Iatin Award IV; Union IV, V, VI—Treasurer VI; Publications V, VI; Glee Club IV, V, VI; Dramatics IV, VI; Basketball Manager V, VI; Baseball Manager V, VI. HOMER. RALPH jeel, occasionally adding his own opinions. In the traditional Senior “Poker Parties, which have become weekly events, “Homer always wins at any game he plays. He is frequently around the “wheel in the Senior Room, winning consistently also. Of course Jed has other outside activities, too. In the fall during the hunting season, he goes up to northern Minnesota or Canada to enjoy a weekend of hunting, his favorite sport. He has a keen interest in collecting guns, and he calls this his most important hobby. And this winter Jed visited Florida with some other Seniors. Jed plans to go to an Eastern college such as Trinity or Brown. Wherever he goes, we arc sure that he will win the respect and friendship of everyone he meets. “Cleanliness is a great virtue; but when it is carried to such an extent that you cannot find your books and papers which you left carefully arranged on your table, it becomes a bore. Charles B. Fairbanks “I know it’s Monday, but I thought I’d come anyway. 28 GREGORY RAND FELLOWS Entered Blake in 1952 Publications V, VI; Assistant Business Manager VI; Glee Club V, VI; Waiter VI; Captain Whites VI; Football VI; Track IV. V, VI—CcnCapUin VI. GREG Since coming to Blake in his freshman year, Greg Fellows has proved to be one of the outstanding members of the class of 56. His determination and good nature have won him many friends. When Chub” Betties started the track team, Greg was one of its enthusiastic supporters. During his Junior year, Greg came into his own anti won the mile run in the Conference Track Meet. Because of his hard work and determination, he was elected co-captain of the track team; and this year he proved to be one of the most spirited and hard working members of the Varsity squad. But Greg is active in many other activities. He spends a large part of his free time working in the Publications room, totaling up the many bills acquired throughout the year. He is a member of that privileged group, the waiters, and his capacity for food always amazes his fellow waiters. Greg also is an active member of the Glee Club anil he has worked this year as a stage-hand for the Dramatics Association. In the classroom one can always recognize Greg because of his new ideas and his contributions to the discussions. He is well known not only in school, but also in social activities. It is a rare occasion when he docs not appear for a social gathering. With his determination and friendliness, Greg is sure to be a success at the college of his choice, and in medicine, the profession of his choice. “For ti always good weather When good fellows get together.” Richard Hovey Greg endangers Blake-Northrop relations. 29 DAVID JOSEPH FISCHER Entered BUke in 1948 Publications IV, V, VI—Call O’ Pan Copy Editor VI; Dramatics IV. V. VI; Waiter VI; Track VI. POSSESSOR. DAVE BOY After lunch every day you can see an arm come out of the Senior Room door to snatch some unfortunate underclassman who happens to be walking by. On the other end of this arm you arc sure to find Dave Boy.” Although Dave is the tyrant of the Senior class, he gives the underclassman only a tongue lashing, which they think is as bad as a paddling. “Possessor is noted for being one of the better story-tellers in the class. Whenever you see a crowd of people around him in the Senior Room, you may be sure that he’s at it again. Although not always true, his stories arc always interesting. Although Dave isn’t very active in athletics he’s been on the track team for two years. As an editor of the CALL O’ PAN he spends his free time working diligently on this book. Dave also works hard as a waiter, and he docs a good job, as he does at most o' the jobs that he undertakes. He also had a large part in the play given by the Dramatics Association this year. Outside of school his keenest interests arc jazz anil church work. He is very active in the youth group and acolyte guild. Dave Boy probably has the finest collection of records in the class, and he frequently talks and discusses jazz, primarily Dixieland. He can be found at Senior parties hovering over the wheel, winning money hand over fist from the “big o| crators. He will always arrive at class functions with one of the cutest dates and he has “gone steady a few times this year. Dave hopes to go to Brown, but we know that he will be a great success at any school. Good luck to a grand guy, Possessor. “It it not only fine feathers that make fine birdt. A. E. SO Go, Dave Boy. Go! JON CLIVE FORSTER Entered Blake in 1954 Dramatics VI; Glee Club VI—President VI; Football V, VI— All Conference VI; Swimming V. VI; Track VI. GRUB. TIGER When Jon Forster entered Blake in the Fifth Form, no one knew who lie was. Soon, however, he became one of the best-known members of the Class of 1956. During the 1955 football season, for example, everyone, knew that it was “Tiger Jon starring at halfback. Although he is called Grub by the rest of the class. Jon is a favorite with girls. He always has the bestlooking girls on dates. Perhaps Jon may seem quiet at first glance, but he is really one of the noisiest members of the class. He is always the leader of Senior Room fights and bull sessions. He has an extremely keen sense of humor, also. The Seniors enjoy his talcs of adventure very much, and his chapel speeches have become classics. Jon excels in athletics. For two years he has been a starting back on the football team. This year he was captain of the swimming team anil is an outstanding athlete on the track squad. Jon has participated in other extracurricular activities. He is President of the Glee Club and was the leading actor in the play John Loves Mary. With his perseverance and ability in sports and in making friends, Jon is sure to be a success. 31 JOHN EDWARD HAUGEN Entered Blake in 1952 Class Vice-President VI; Class President III, IV; Student Council V; Publications V, VI—Torch Managing Editor VI; Union V. VI—Treasurer V, President VI; Dramatics IV, VI; Glee Club IV. V. VI; Foot hall VI; Basketball VI; Baseball IV, V, VI. F.RS, HAUG When John Haugen graduates from Blake in June, he will leave a record that many students will look upon with envy in the years to follow. John entered Blake in the eighth grade, anti ever since has been a valuctl addition to the student body. John has been a member of the Student Council or a class officer every year he has been in the high school. But he didn’t rest with these accomplishments; during the same jxrriod of time he was also a member of three different athletic teams, the school newspaper, and the Glee Club. With all these activities in school, it is hard to believe that he has had time to do anything else but study. However, this is not true; John has many outside interests. He is an avid supj ortcr of local Minneapolis basketball and baseball team, and he can quote verbatim from the broadcasts of many of the local sports announcers. He docs not limit his interests only to sports, but also consistently attends the parties and dances, and always with a different girl on his arm. John has two hobbies; one is record collecting and the other is poker parties. He has a large collection of records, specializing in the era between 1920 and 1940. He is cither attending, or throwing a poker party every weekend. And the same two traits have also caused him to win many friends and to rise to the top in class popularity. It is seldom, if ever, that John can be found criticizing his classmates or his acquaintances. John says that his ambition is to be a professional loafer, but his entire circle of friends, which includes all of his acquaintances, know's that he could never be a loafer because it is contrary to his nature to be slack at anything he attempts. And it is obvious that he will be a success no matter what sch(x l he attends or what profession he chooses in later life. 32 MICHAEL PAUL HOLLERN Entered Blake in 1945 Publications V, VI—Business Manager VI; Union V, VI; Dramatics VI; Eettermen's Club President VI; Co-Captain Browns VI; Football V', VI—All Conference V, VI; Hockey III. IV, V, VI—Captain VI. All-Conference VI; Baseball IV, V, VI. PEST, G.G. One of the most likeable boys in the Class of 1956 is Mike Hollcrn, known by his many friends as “The Pest.” Not a day goes by that Mike is not kidded for one thing or another by his classmates. However, lie takes this ribbing in stride and remains a constant friend of all who know him. Our lanky, blonde friend is one of the finest athletes to graduate from Blake School. Mike was an All-Conference left end on both offense and defense on the M.I.S.L. football team of 1955. In addition to this honor he was awarded the Williams Trophy, which is presented annually to the school’s best football player, and also the Glcnn-Wonson Football Trophy, which is presented each year to that player who makes the greatest improvement, shows outstanding traits of sportsmanship, and best represents his team and school. Mike was captain of the 1955-56 hockey team. He was further honored by being awarded the Dartmouth Hockey 7’rophy in 1955-56 and berths on the All-Conference hockey team in both his Junior and Senior years. Mike excels not only in athletics but also in other fields of endeavor. He was elected to the Blake Union as a Junior. As president of the B Club he successfully guided it through its first year. Mike is one of the “workhorses” of two other Blake organizations. He is Business Manager of the Publications Staff anti Stage Manager of the Dramatics Club. Mike’s varied interests point out the fact that he is one of the most valuable members of the Senior Class. Mike will head for Dartmouth next fall, and all of those who will remain at Blake will certainly realize what a wonderful guy they arc losing anti Dartmouth is gaining. Best of luck to you, Mike! May you always meet with the same success which you fountl here at Blake. DONALD EDMUND JOHNSON Entered Blake in 1952 Dramatics VI; Glee Club V, VI; Swimming V, VI; Golf V, VI. DON JUAN, JOHNS Ever since Don enteral the class of 1956 in his sophomore year, he has been one of its happiest and hardest working members. Throughout his three years in the class, “Johns has been consistently in the upper half of the class scholastically, and he has been on the honor roll many times. His hard work has been recognized by faculty and students alike. Don is one of the most popular boys in the Senior Class. His loud laughs arc trademarks of Senior Room “bull sessions,” and although many Seniors do not agree with his sometimes radical ideas on politics and religion, they respect his views. Don has been active in many extracurricular activities. He has been a starting lineman on the football team for two years, oxaptain on the team this year, and an all-confcrcncc player at the end of the season. “Johns has also been active on the Publications Staff and in the Dramatics Association. He had one of the leading parts in the play John Loves Mary, presented last fall. Don has an extensive social life, also. For many years he has been seen with a girl now attending the “U.” Don's old Studebaker and his new Jaguar have been the brunt of many class jokes. No social event is complete without Don. since his presence always puts life into a party. Don's favorite subjects arc history and English, because in these two classes he has an opportunity to put forth and defend his views on labor unions and politics. With his pleasing personality and ability for hard work, Don’s life will certainly be one of success. DAVID ERWIN KELM Entered Blake in 1947 Glee Club IV. V. VI; Swimming V, VI. SHEM, PIPE If you open the Senior Room door, you arc likely to hear a weird noise being transmitted from an unseen radio. U|K n making a sharp left turn, you immediately come face to face with a good-looking chap by the name of Dave Kelm. Clem, as he is called at times by his classmates, is a devoted mathematician. This year he is taking not only math but also physics. From his knowledge of these two subjects he finds how to change wires on radios and produces unusual sounds. Dave is an avid automobile fan. He can clearly explain how a certain part of a car functions or how many different kinds of materials arc used to rebuild a defective part of a car. Scholastically Dave has always been near the top of his class and this year is no exception. His name appears on the honor roll every month. Although Dave is not an outstanding athlete, you cannot find another boy with more comjxrtitivc spirit. Dave is a member of the swimming and track teams. His ability to swim the backstroke helped coach John Hartmann’s team greatly the past season. This summer Dave will be touring Europe with three other boys and Mr. Otto. They will be traveling through Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Dave will certainly find many friends abroad, for he always has a warm smile of friendliness which helps to make him one of the best-liked members of the class. Since he is eager and conscientious, he will surely succeed in whatever he undcrakcs. 35 STEPHEN LAWRENCE LARSON Entered Blake in 1945 Publications IV, V, VI—Assistant Business Manager VI; Dramatics VI; Waiter V, VI; Hockey Manager VI; Track Manager V, VI. LARS Since Steve Larson entered Blake's Junior School, he has been one of the most industrious members of his class. This fact can be easily verified by considering Lars ” contributions to all the extracurricular activities at Blake and to Publications in particular. During the entire school year he spent a great deal of his time helping with the business affairs of The Torch and the CALL O’ PAN, and during almost every free period he could be found behind the typewriter or at the desk going over the accounts in the Publications room. Steve’s ambitious attitude towards his work is also typified in the manner in which he pitches in when his work is needed, whether it is only in some relatively unimportant task, such as cleaning out the Publication’s room or handing out issues of “The Torch” or whether he is needed to help sell ads for the yearbook. Steve is also active in other organizations around school. He is on the stage crew in dramatics, he has been a waiter for two years, and although he has not participated in athletics since he broke his leg in the fall of his junior year, he has acted as manager for the varsity hockey team for one year and for the varsity track team for two years. Outside of school “Lars, as he is called by his friends, has several interests which take up most of his free time. He participates in church activities at St. Stephens Church in Edina. He enjoys hunting, l e it for pheasants, ducks, or women. Steve is a hard worker, and his determination and energy will bring him success in later life. 36 WARD BEVINS LEWIS, JR. Entered Blake in 1948 Publications IV, V, VI—Torch Feature Editor V, Call O' Pan Editor VI; Union VI—Recoiding Secretary VI; Forum Committee V. VI; Second Hand Book Store V, VI—Vice President VI; Glee Club IV; Waiter VI; Swimming V, VI; LOUIE One of Ward Lewis’ characteristics which have Rained him many friends here at Blake is his industry. When Ward becomes interested in a subject or an activity, he pursues it not only in school, but also in his spare time. One example of this is Ward’s interest in German. After completing his third year under Mr. Otto, Ward went to Eurojx: last summer with the American Field Service Summer Program, and spent two months in Germany with Dieter Scliach, Blake's foreign student in 1953-4. As a result of Ward’s hesitancy to reveal his impression of German girls, speculations regarding his foreign activities have Ixren the topics of many Senior Room “bull sessions.’’ However. Ward assures us that his time spent in Germany was occupied with a study of the language and the coun-try. His work on publications at Blake has resulted in his ap|K)intmcnt to the jx)sition of Editor-in-Chicf of the 1956 CALL O’ PAN. In his Junior year, as Feature Editor of the Torch, he added a great deal to the quality of the newspaper. He wrote a column on jazz, a ty| c of music which he particularly enjoys. Ward’s interests arc not all academic. He has been a member of the swimming and track teams for two years. Another characteristic for which Ward Lewis’ classmates will always remember him is his disarming sense of humor. On many occasions the Senior Room has exploded into laughter in rcsjx� nse to one of Ward’s candid comments on some asjxrct of school life or of outside activities. Ward’s combination of industry coupled with his bright sense of humor will certainly help him accomplish great things not only at Amherst, but also in later life. “Courtesy transmutes aliens into trusting friends, and gives its owner passport around the globe.” James Fields “This oughta really outfox him. 37 THOMAS HASTINGS LOWRY Entrrcd Blake in 1948 Scholastic Award IV; Student Council VI; Union VI; Debating III. IV, V. VI; Publications V. VI-Editor-in-Chief VI. BRAIN. MACHINE “Oh, that’s easy! You just add these two,” is sometimes Tom's answer to a question coming from a flunking member of the senior math class concerning the next day’s assignment; Tom thinks momentarily anil then comes out with the solution to two decimal places. Here is one of the few seniors of the Class of 1956 of whom the whole school is really proud. He has been consistently the top ranker in his class for at least two years and has often ranked highest in the Upper School. He is a boy that knows more than a little about everything ; some arc convinced he knows nearly everything about everything. Students will invariably find Tom during his free periods studying in either the library or the Trophy Room, even while the best “New York Times Fight is taking place or while a poor Hamiltonian is feeling the wrath of the Jeffersonians in the wildest pillow fight of the year. Tom never hears the tremendous explosions and the breaking of wooden chairs; he is concentrating much too hard. Tom is frequently seen in the Senior Room during athletic periods; he is probably poring over the proof sheets for the “Torch.” One may see him storming out of the Senior Room during one of these laborious sessions and throwing his hands up in the air, as if he were going into a fit. Actually his patience has been worn to nothing by his unde|xrndablc classmates; but he still keeps his good nature and gives a friendly greeting to everyone. Best wishes for much success from the Class of ’56 to this boy who has shown that he can go as far as he wants to go. 38 EDWARD CHARLES MAEDER Entered Blake in 1952 Claw President VI; Class Vice President V; Publications VI Union V, VI—Vice President V, Recording Secretary VI Glee Club VI; Secretary Athletic Association VI; Football VI Basketball VI; Baseball V, VI—Captain VI. PHY, MISER When Eddie Macder entered Blake in 1952, the class was augmented by an outstanding athlete, personality, and friend. Ed has become one of the most popular members of his class. His varied activities show his skill and the accomplishments which he has made at school. His ready smile, his sometimes embarrassing wit, and his excellent sportsmanship have made him a true friend of all. His nickname is “Phy-Ed. He is really a good sport about his nicknames; he is quite able to take them all in the course of a day at Blake. This is just one of the many reasons why “Phy-Ed is so well liked. He is usually the instigator of most Senior Room discussions about women. Ed is usually seen at all Blake School functions with some fair maiden tucked under his arm. Eddie has also been noted for his unusual and outstanding extemporaneous and prepared speeches at Union meetings. Anyone who has watched Eddie play football, basketball, or baseball will agree that he is an excellent sport, and an outstanding player with plenty of ability. He has worked at sports and has won many awards and letters. He has worked hard not only on the ficl1 but also in his classwork. He s| ends a great deal of his free time studying and his marks show his effort. Ed's years at Blake have been most successful, and we feel that his years after graduation will hold the same success story. “O call my brother back to me.” F. D. Hemans 39 Handsome Ed. DOUGLAS HUGH McKENZIE Entered Blake in 1950 Dramatic VI; Publications V, VI. MAC As a train whistle sounds in the distance, witho ’’ fail one Senior instinctively |� crks his head up from his studies. That particular Senior is Douglas McKenzie. “Mac, as his friends call him, has a definite interest in railroads, spending most of his spare time learning the various aspects of that field. Hardly a week goes by that someone does not jestingly ask whether the 4:14 is on time. With a smile on his face Doup usually assures the inquirer that the train is on schedule, although occasionally he admits that it is late. In the Senior Room Mac” is probably the only Senior who has never been known to lose his temper. Having a quiet nature, he possesses the admirable trail of being a good listener. He maintains a friendly and helpful attitude at all times. Whenever a question comes up, such as, “What were the economic conditions existing in 1778? he usually has the answer, even including the smallest details. Scholastically Doug is one of the hardest workers in his class, and as a result, one can always find his name on the Honor Roll. There is a saying that one’s loss is another’s gain— Blake will lose but the University of Minnesota will gain a thoughtful, friendly, and hard-working fellow who is well on his way to a successful life. 40 TODD CHARLES MILLER Entered Blake in 1944 Glee Club VI; Publications V, VI; Hockey V. VI; Track IV. V, VI. SPINNER. TODDLES Amid cries of “Hey, it’s the Spinning Wonder one of the brightest and most energetic members of the Senior Class barges into the Senior Room every morning. This is Todd Miller, who like almost every other Senior has been given an odd nickname. Proof of Todd’s brightness and energy arc his consistently high marks which have placed him on the First Honor Roll every month since he entered Blake in first grade. Todd is always ready to spare a little time to help a classmate. One can often see him showing someone how to find the answer to this Physics problem or how to paraphrase that Macbeth speech. Another example of Todd’s energy is the organization of the Rooters Club which he undertook last fall. The organization of the club also shows Toddles’ ’’ part in developing school spirit. He is an avid rooter for all Blake athletic teams. He also can be seen at any Blake function. Despite Todd's small stature he is very active in sjxjrts, having earned two varsity letters in hockey and three in track. Mr. Bettcls calls Todd the scientist of the track team, because he is always studying methods to improve his speed in the mile run. Todd is also very active in Blake’s extracurricular activities. For example, he is a member of the forum committee and writes for “The Torch. Outside of school his main interest is collecting jazz recordings. Any jazz fan can tell you that Todd has one of the better collections. He is particularly interested in Dave Brubcck, on whom he gave an excellent chapel speech in the fall. An expert conversationalist, Todd is never missing from a Senior Room “gab fest. He attends all the class jx� ker parties anti is one of the Sixth Form’s best gin rummy players. Everything he docs, he docs well. Todd will certainly be a success at Princeton and in later life. 41 JEFFREY PETER MORGAN Entered Blake in 1944 Glee Club VI; Dramatics Business Manager VI; Football Manager VI; Basketball VI; Baseball VI. J. P, MAULER Whenever you sec a conservatively dressed Senior walking down the hall with a dignified air, you may he sure that it is Jell Morgan. Do not allow his distinguished appearance to fool you, however, for he is actually one of the most friendly and likeable members of his class. Certainly, as any one of the Masters who have had Jeff as a pupil will agree, lie adds much to a class in the way of humor. Some of his uproarious remarks have, indeed, never been surpassed and probably never will be. Jeff has also proved himself a reliable Varsity Football manager for two years, somehow keeping his dig- nity while running out with the water can. He also plays basketball well and is a real asset to the team. In addition to the above activities, he is Business Manager of the Dramatics Association and a valuable member of the Glee Club. He has made a positive contribution to the school in the time he has spent on these activities. Jeff is active in the social side of life too; he is present with a date at almost every school function. One thing is certain: whatever college Jeff decides to attend will gain a dependable boy with a really unique jxrr-sonality. 42 ROBERT OWEN MYHR Entered Blake in 1952 Student Council IV, V. VI; Union IV. V. Vl-Vice President V, Recording Secretary VI; Second Hand Book Store V, VI— President VI; Waiter III, IV, V, VI-Head Waiter VI; Dramatics III, VI; Glee Club III, IV, V, VI; Football IV. V, VI—All-Conference V, Co-Captain VI; Basketball V, VI; Baseball V, VI. MYR Every morning, last hut not late, a sleepy figure stumbles into the Senior Room, anti one easily recognizes the friendly face of likeable Hob Myhr. Bob entered Blake in 1952 as a freshman. From this year on lie proved himself a worthy student, leader, and athlete. Bob's athletic career began on the gridiron. He made the varsity football team as a sophomore, anti in his senior year he was the co-captain of the varsity squad. Although football is probably Bob's best sport, he also participated in varsity basketball (three years) and varsity baseball (two years). There is no denying that Robert Owen Myhr is an all-around athlete. Although athletics took up a considerable amount of time. Bob always managed to get his lessons done thoroughly. It was this attitude of thoroughness that helped him master these studies. He is a conscientious and hard-working person. He holds the distinction of being one of the best liked boys in the class and is greatly rcsj cctcd by the faculty and the rest of the student body alike. If a stranger were to look at Bob’s school activities up to now, he would probably be quite puzzled as to how Bob could Ik doing so many things at once. He would probably become astounded to learn that Bob also was a leader in the school. His most important duties arc the following: a member of the Student Council, a member of the Union, a member of the Glee Club, the head waiter at lunch, and last but not least, President of the Second Hand Book Store. Yes, Bob has been involved in many activities here at Blake. When he leaves for college, Blake will lose a very gifted student. Good luck, Bob, but we arc sure that you will need none either in college or in later life. 43 BASIL EUSTATHIOUS PAPANDREOU Undoubtedly the characteristic of Basil’s nature which has contributed the most to his rapid integration at Blake is Ins cheerful and friendly attitude. Certainly most boys coming from a foreign land would have a difficult time readjusting to their new surroundings; but with his friendly smile and pleasing personality “Basie has hail little difficulty in this country. Basil is s|K nsorcd by the American Field Service plan for international scholarships and lives with the Dr. O. J. Campbells in Rolling Green. Although he left his native land of Greece with no knowledge of conversational Fnglish, he has overcome his language difficulties admirably. Basil participates in school activities and has become readily accepted as a member of the Senior Class. He is a member of the Blake Union. Since his favorite sports, soccer and volleyball. Entered Bbke in 1955 Publication VI; Union VI; Track VI. BASIE. PERPOSTRIOUS arc not offered at Blake, he participates in wrestling and track. Basil's home is Volos, Greece, where in his high school for the past several years he was president of his class and the highest ranking student in his form. But Basil’s talents arc not restricted to the academic side, for he is an excellent musician. The University of Greece awarded him a prize for his artistry as an accordion player. “Basie” will begin his return trip to Greece in June, with a bus trip throughout the United States. But already he wishes to return to America some day, and all of the Seniors hope that his plans are fulfilled, for lie has not only contributed a different viewpoint to the everyday life of the Senior Class and of the school as a whole, but Basil Papandreou has also become a part of Blake and a well loved member of the Class of 1956. “Stand by your country as you would stand by your mother. Edward Male “... and we'll turn it into an international golf course or picnic grounds. 44 JOHN NEWTON PALM Entered Blake in 1952 Waiter III, IV. V. VI—Head Waiter VI; Glee Club III. IV, V. VI; Dramatics VI; Football VI; Swimming VI; Track VI. PORKY When a pudgy little fellow named John Palm entered Blake as a freshman, the Class of 1956 gained a valued member. “Porky,” as he is better known by his classmates, is one of the friendliest boys and one of the hardest workers in the class. In football John showed such determination and hard work that he soon found himself a starting defensive guard position. These two traits also were prevalent in swimming and track, the sports which he participated in during the other two seasons of the year. John has a fine sense of humor and is very good-natured. Many are the occasions when lie has casually tossed off one of his classmates' jx intcd remarks about his car, a 1947 Hudson. John has been an active member in the Glee Club and also in Drama tics. Porky,” as the nickname implies, is a big eater, and for four years he has been increasing his appetite at the waiters’ table. Outside of school John enjoys skiing on winter week-ends and during Christmas vacation. He also spends a great deal of time in church work. He is a member of the church choir and also president of the church youth group. These, along with his association with the opposite sex, arc his greatest outside interests. Because of his hard work and good nature John will make a success not only of college but also of life. Congratulations, “Porky, we wish you luck. 45 JAMES DAVID PRIEST Entered Blake in 1948 Glee Club VI; Waiter V, VI; Basketball VI; Tennis IV, V, VI. PIM Most Seniors at Blake can be easily identified as they roar up the drive at 8:45, or as they scout the halls for some unsuspecting underclassman to polish their shoes. However, such is not the case with Jim Priest. On any day of the week, Jim can be found in the Senior Room well before chapel time. As he quietly enters the room, Jim, as most Seniors never do, invariably says “good morning.” However, despite his quietness, Jim has a good sense of humor which has made him well liked by his fellow students. Jim is a jKrfcctionist, both in his studies and in sports. His determination on tlie tennis court has established him as one of Blake’s oustanding tennis players. His determination also shows up in his marks. It’s not unusual to hear a groan issue from the students in the biology room as tests arc handed back and Jim has again received the highest mark. Jim also finds time between his studies and sports to participate in extracurricular activities. He has been active in the Glee Club and he has been a waiter also. Jim’s quietness and congeniality have won him the friendship and respect of many people, Masters and students alike. He has been a great asset to Blake, and he will certainly be missed when he leaves. Good luck, Jim! 46 GLENN EDWARD SCHOBER Entered Blake in 1952 Union VI; Publications V, VI—Torch Copy Editor VI; Glee Club V, VI; Waiter III, IV, V, VI; Scholastic Award IV; Football VI; Basketball VI; Baseball VI. HAIRY Ever since he entered Blake in the ninth grade, Glenn has been one of the mainstays of the Class of 1956. His popularity is made evident by the many offices he holds in the school. “Schob is one of the hardest workers on the Publications as Copy Editor of the Torch and usually stays to the bitter end of the early morning Torch meetings. Scholastically he has excelled as one of the top-ranking members of his class during his years at Blake. His name is almost always on the First Honor Roll. In spite of battling physics anil senior math at the same time, he has still kept his marks near the top of the list this year while considerably raising those of several of his physics classmates by giving them invaluable aid on their homework. Last fall Glenn played Varsity football and was one of the hardest workers on the squad. He also plays basketball and baseball. His abilities as a waiter have often been questioned by some of his more impatic classmates because of the delay involved in making the long hike from the kitchen to the Senior table. Glenn always has something nice to say about everybody; his friendly, pleasant personality has won him many friends here at Blake and will continue to do so at the college of his choice. 47 WILLIAM HOW SMITH, JR. Entered Blake in 1947 Glee Club IV, V. VI; Spanish Medal IV; Football VI; Hockey VI; Track VI. BIG BILL, SMITTY Although Hill Smith has a common name, lie is an exceptional person. Along with maintaining good marks and participating in activities in school, Hill also has some interesting occupations outside of school. During the past few summers, he has worked for his father, learning the gasoline business from the bottom up. When not working at one of the gas stations, Hill usually waterskied on Lake Minnetonka. He acquired such great skill that he did very well in the Aquaten-nial water skiing events last summer. In the winter Smitty’’ puts away his water skis and brings out the snow skis. He is a good skier on snow and goes to Western ski areas such as Sun Valley and Colorado. Always well-dressed. Hill can Ik spotted immediately at parties, quite often cither organizing the games of chance or else winning them. Although he learned how to play these games just before the beginning of his senior year, Hill mastered them in a short time and now operates them with amazing skill and luck. Hut Hill is also active in other things besides gambling. His name is quite often seen on the First Honor Roll. He is not only a member but also a leader in the Glee Club and Publications. Sports wise, Hill has been on Varsity Track for two years, competing in the shot put. This year he added his 210 lbs. to the football team, where he proved to be a fine lineman. With his ability to develop skill in whatever he sets out to do, Hill is sure to be a success in the future as in the past. Hest of everything to you. Hill. We’ll miss you. 4S ROBERT OTTO VON EDESKUTY Kntcrcd Blake in 1949 Publication IV. V, VI; Glee Club VI; Waiter V. VI; Track VI. VON As soon as the white snow begins to touch the ground, dreams of skiing enter Bob’s mind. An avid ski enthusiast, “Von,” enjoys the thrill of air and snow rushing by him on a steep descent. He is also very much interested in automobiles. His talent in mechanics is one of his outstanding abilities. His Mercury convertible is his pride and joy and the envy of the less skilled members of the class who do not possess Bob’s automotive abilities. Understandably, engineering is the field which he wishes to study at college. During lunch “Von” is one of the regular waiters. His footsteps thundering down the middle aisle of the lunchroom will long Ik remembered. It’s perfect,” “It’s terrible,” “Kill it quick!”—these arc expressions used to describe Bob’s entries in the occasional Grubby 'l ie Contests. Without a doubt he has the largest collection of the “grubbiest tics in existence. Needless to say this very fact makes Von” the man of the hour” every Thursday morning before Chapel as the weekly-contest rolls around and it becomes obvious that he will once more sweep the competition with his admirably hideous entry. Although he is not in the top fraction of his class scholastically. Bob has unfailingly endeavored to do his best, and his drive and determination have carried him a long way through his years at Blake. But amidst his untiring efforts he never becomes self-contained to the exclusion of his classmates, for he is always willing to lend a hand to his friends and assist them in their 9 — difficulties. Best of luck. Bob! 49 THE SE “Count ten and squirt.” 50 Mac stands head and shoulders above little Grub. si IO RS 51 Phi Ed.—A really offensive halfback. SENIOR IDIOSYNCRASIES BENNETT: Tom is going to get ahead. He already has a good head on his shoulders for business. With a steady effort we feel that he is going to Ik- the head of a corporation if he is not beheaded. BENTON: We feel that Fu is going to end up as one of three things: an oiler on a river bait, a hood-buster, or a chaser of ambulances, police cars, and fire engines. CASWELL: “Cas will go a long way—straight down; that it, as a hole digger for his father. Alternative choice: player of the bagpipes. DORN: “Coach” is destined to l)c cither a J.V. football coach for North Dakota Aggie or a slippery repossesses of cars. He also shows the persuasive qualities of an army recruiting agent. DOW: Ralph is cut out to be the manager of a girl’s softball team. This year he has also developed his abilities as a calendar salesman. FELLOWS: Another Wes Santee. FISCHER: Although “Possess has yet to sec embalming fluid, he feels, and so does the senior class, that in later life he will become a top-rate mortician or a low rale musician. FORSTER: Bell ringer, nature boy, vaudeville performer and burlesque comedian, All-American athlete, grubby, actor anil singer, confidence man, cow-boy. JOHNSON: Don has spent the greater part of his life as a professional high-school student. Ultimately, he will become a government arbitrator between labor and management in union difficulties. HAUGEN: Ers has already demonstrated his skill as a baseball statistician. Perhaps he will follow this occupation in later life or become a professional heavyweight wrestler. HOLLERN: Pest” will become a professional s| ortsman—in football, hockey, or baseball. If he does not follow his athletic inclinations he will be found in a camp in Oregon. KELM: Dave, 725, Kclm will become a television repairman, or in the future he may become an expert college-board reader and corrector with all his charts and graphs. LARSON: Following his graduation from Blake, Lars” will enroll at Dunwoody Institute where he will learn the trade of auto-body repairs. We hear that experience is the best teacher. LEWIS: Ward will become cither a world traveller or that anonymous bopstcr who writes the jazz liner notes for the back covers of L.P.’s. LOWRY: Brain has shown a positive value as a new'spaper editor and as a tutor for failing seniors— thanks Tom. MAEDER: “Carl will become cither Jake Juhl’s chief clothing model or the world’s leading physicist. MILLER: “Daddy-O, future president of the Frank Sinatra Fan club, longs for a position as the chief black-jack dealer at the Sahara in Las Vegas. MORGAN: Jeff will continue with his present success as the head of the local distillery on Golden Valley Road. MYHR: Myr” shows tendencies toward becoming a politician or a salesman in some second-hand book store. There is an outside possibility he might be a cab-driver. McKENZIE: There is no question about Mac’s future. He will Ik the man who rips up railroad tracks to derail the crack express train. PAPANDREOU: Base will offer his services as an expert on Greek mythology to English classes or as an expert on Cyprus to some history class. PALM: John, because of his wonderful selection of hats, has been elected to be the “Mr. John of the Senior Class. PRIEST: Pirn will be another Jack Kramer or perhaps a professional wastcbaskctball player. SMITH: “Smitty has many possibilities but they are all in the same field and state, Nevada. Our decision is that he will spend the rest of his life sitting across the “table from Daddy-O. SCHOBER: “Hairy will be an assistant to Kclm at Princeton university or a dog-catcher for Wayzata Township. He has shown promise in both fields. VON EDESKUTY: Von, because of his love for high speeds, most likely will end up as a skier or as a driver for the State Fair stock car races. 52 AWARDS Class of 1955 Michael Abramson - - Guy Thomas Swimming Award Stephen Adams - - - - Glenn-Wonson Football Trophy Yale Trophy Matthew Baskin - - - - Chapel Speaking Prize- Martin Burke - - - - Harvard Trophy Tom Gessner - - - - Hcald-Bettels Track Trophy John Grafton Burgess Memorial Award James Gross - - - - Thorpe Cup Williams Alumni Essay Contest Andrew Hommeycr - - - Bradshaw Mintener Baseball Trophy Robert Larson - - - Gale Burton Trophy Fredrick Meyer - • Amherst Alumni Trophy Strieker Debating Trophy Princeton Trophy Michael Rusten - - - - Valedictorian Charles Silverson - - - - Gale Burton Trophy Arthur Swimming Improvement Award Sigurd Ucland - - - Gale Burton Trophy Dartmouth Alumni Hockey Award Charles Watson - - - - Gale Burton Trophy John Edit- Debate Cup Glen Wiggs - - - - American Field Service Foreign Exchange Student Class of 7956 Tony Benton - - - - Gopher Boy’s State Representative V Harvard Prize Book V Jon Forster - - - Chapel Shaking Prize V (iuy Thomas Swimming Trophy Michael Hollern - Glenn-Wonson Football Trophy Williams Football Trophy Dartmouth Alumni Hockey Award Ward Lewis - - - - American Field Service Exchange Student Arthur Swimming Improvement Award Thomas Lowry ■ American Field Service Exchange Student Gopher Boy’s State Representative V Valedictorian Edward Maeder - - - Sclover-Pcarson Basketball Award Basil Papandreou - - - American Field Service Foreign Exchange Student James Priest - - - Thomas Wallace Kingman Tennis Trophy V Glenn Schobcr - - Sclover-Pcarson Basketball Award William Smith - - Spanish Medal V 53 Hack to school in September... new faces... Junior driving privileges . . . participation in sports . . . looking up to the Seniors .. . the work is really piled on . . . anticipating the weekends . . . going out for extracurricular activities... the vacations, then back to school again. Call 'O-pan ■ Under Classmen Back Row, left to right: I), Bergerton, W. Wilkie, J. Bergerud, Steven . Porter, Andrews, Janes, C. Brown, Nash, Roberts, Baskcrvillc. Sheldon, Merchant. Middle Row: M. HolYnian. Peck. Fliegel. Kckluml, Mcr'arlanc, McCarthy, Drake, Anderson, Jacobsen, Ritchie, J. Brown, Donnelly. Moffet, H. Knoblauch, Schooling, Lane, Stnullen, tiros-. Front Row: Perkins, Middlcmist, Bean. Heathcote, R. Owen, Mr. II. Lundholm-adviser, X. Widdcss, J. Bcrglund, Eger in ay cr, Patterson, K. Larson. FIFTH FORM As the Class of '57 prepared themselves for the all-important Senior year, they were joined by two new boys, Joe brown and Mike Donnelly, who quickly accustomed themselves to the Blake routine of life. Soon after the opening of school, the class held elections and chose the following officers: Bob Owen, President; Nick Widdcss, Vice-President; anti Woody Andrews, Secretary-Treasurer. Jim Lane and Kent Larson represented the fifth formers on the Student Council. Sheldon, Widdcss, Lane, Larson and Owen were the Junior members of the Union. On the whole, the Junior class had only an average academic year, but usually kept their place in the middle of the class rankings. Drake, Gross, Jacobson, Ber-gerson, Andrews, and Stevens were the names most found on the honor roll. The class average was boosted by many who were missing honors in only one submit The Fifth Formers facet! the perennial problem of raising funds for the Junior-Senior Prom, a project which demanded much thought anti work. Under the leadership of Nick Nash and the Dance Committee, Juniors made money by selling ads for the CALL O’ PAN, running concessions and giving dances. In addition to these time-consuming activities, the class also participated in Glee Club, Publications, Short Story Club, dramatics and debating. Jon Bergerud excelled among the debaters. Jon won the Strieker Cup in the annual competition before the school. In Sports, the Junior Class bettered an already enviable record. Eight Fifth Formers held key jx sitions on the varsity football team and many more aided the J.V. team. Captains Lane and Larson will head the Class of ’57’s contribution to next year’s team. Other Juniors were prominent in basketball, hockey, ami swimming; John Egcrmaycr was all-conference and all-tournament in basketball; Chuck Ritchie was all-tournament in hockey. In the spring many boys made important contributions in baseball, track, tennis and golf. Mr. Harold Lundholm, as the class adviser, has directed our efforts in the proper channels. For his wise counsel and understanding in all matters we extend our sincere appreciation to him. Bob Owen, President 57 Back Row: left to right: Brackett, Hoffman. Geer, Tinker, Wilkinson, l . Morris, Manning, McDonald, Cargill. G. Sedgwick. Lewnian, Adams. Middlr Row: Kempt, Shaw, S. I’flaum, Reinhard, Kirkman, Price. Klliott, D. Plimpton, liaugland. Green, Ccder, McKachran. Front Row: Rudd, Kilgore. Aust. Troxell, Hansen, Mr. Otto-adviser, N. Dayton, I-ampc, Lahr, D. Crosby. Winslow. Absent: Madsen. FOURTH FORM At the beginning of this year the enrollment of the Sophomore class was increased to a total of 36 students by the addition of two new boys. Bill Wilkinson anil Chris Reinhard. In the class elections last fall the boys picked Ned Dayton, President; David Plimpton, Vice President; and Darrell Klliott, Secretary-Treasurer. Tim Adams was again elected as our Student Council representative, and Mr. Heinz Otto was chosen to be our class adviser. Scholastically the Fourth Form was not outstanding, but maintained a rcsj ectablc record. Such boys as Tim Adams, Jim Aust, Ben Troxell, and Clark Winslow had averages in the 80’s and 90’s. Consistently on the Second Honor Roll were Dave Crosby, Ed Haug-land. Bill Lahr, Marsh Cargill, and Ned Dayton. Athletically the Class of ’58 was represented on each Varsity team. Don Morris was a valuable tackle for Mr. Glenn. Others participating on Varsity teams were Bill Wilkinson, Tim Adams, Dave Crosby, Harv Hansen, Ned Dayton, Bob Hoffman, David Plimpton, Tom Kcmpf, George McDonald, George Sedgwick, John Price, Chuck Geer, and Darrell Elliot. The remaining Sophomores contributed to the success of the J.V. teams. The Fourth Form was well represented in extracurricular activities. Ernie Lampc made a fine showing on the debating team. Ten boys were members of the Glee Club. Darrell Elliott was on the Forum Committee anil also the kitchen aid. Other waiters were Ben Troxell, Jim Aust, Roil Madsen and George McDonald. Although throughout the year the members of the class were striving for individual rewards, everyone will agree that the form worked as a unit in meeting the obligations of the class. In concluding, we would like to express our thanks to Mr. Otto, our adviser, and to all the other masters for their patient help and consideration throughout this year. 59 Ned Dayton, President Rack Row. left to right: L. Knoblauch, P. Palm. Wilkie, S. Lewis, Dcardorff. Kmid on, Nelson, Rankin, Real. Mithun. Sclioell, Faegre, V. Plimpton. Tinxn Row: Dunham, Andrus Seed. Connolly, Crabb. Platt, Rainer, Geiger, Shronts Holton. Farnham, C. Lane. Second Row: Dawes. Gottlieb, Masek. McCarthy. Gessner, Mr. Butler-adviser, J. Sedgwick, Knsign, LeRoy, R. Crosby, Altman. Front Row: Randolph. Luther, Idstrom, Kemcrcr, Rosenblatt. Cote. Mitchell, Brock, Hull. Absent: Newhall, Ridgeway, S. Wells. THIRD FORM The Freshmen Class welcomed seven new boys last fall. They were Earl Crabb, Bob Holton, Harris Leroy, Manccl Mitchell, Pete Ratner, lim Seed, and John Schoell. They are all well liked and arc a great asset to our class. A few weeks after school opened the class elected the following officers: John Gessner, President; Jim Rankin, Vice-President; and John Sedgwick, Secretary-Treasurer. Mike McCarthy did an excellent job as our representative on the Student Council. As Freshmen the class showed a great improvement scholastically over last year. Led by the consistently high marks of Jim Rankin, Mike McCarthy, and Tex Hull, we were always above the fourth place rank among the Forms, and in the early part of the year we were first. Despite many injuries, the Freshman football team under Mr. Butler, Mr. Horton, and Mr. Howarth, had a fairly good season, winning two. losing two, and tying two games. Some of the better players were Jim Masek, Walt J’limpton, John Gessner, and Chuck Lane. The team also had some very fine linemen such as Chuck Faegre. John Nelson, and Bruce Beal. Tlic hockey team coached by Mr. Heald had a very successful year. It went through the entire season without a defeat with Larry Connolly, Lory Knoblauch, and Charlie l uthcr as the leading scorers. Although the basketball team started out rather slowly, it soon developed under the guidance of Mr. Horton. Jim Rankin, John Gessner, Bob Holton, anti Chuck Lane led in scoring, but it was teamwork that won the games. The Third Form had an above average year both scholastically and athletically. We hope to improve even more in the years to come. On behalf of the whole class we wish to thank Mr. Butler for his fine work as our class adviser. 61 John Gessner, President Back Row, left to fight: Lindgren, LaRrilr, Holtzcmiann. Raymond, Clifford. M orient, Deaver, J. E. Thompson, A Knew. Goldenbcrg, R. Caswell. J. I- Thompson. I). I.arson. Kuehn. K. Rizer, A. Hazen. Skrantstad. Middle Row: Velic, Pinkerton, Pearson, Druy, Anderson, D. Ri er. Smith, Carlson, Jack Priest, S. Bergerson, Meech, Stenson, Johnson. P. Morris. Frost Row: Crane, R. BerKlund, Solstad, Bowen. Melamed. Burns, Mr. Gregory -adviser, Donaldson, P. Pflaum, Rodgers, Simenson, J. Xrisen, Hanson. Absent: Dyar. Ramsey, Corrigan. Hawkinson. SECOND FORM In September the Second Form welcomed into its class Steve Bergerson, Fritz Corrigan, Allen Hazen, Steve Johnson, Jimmy Nelson, and Line Smith. With these additions the total enrollment for the class of 1960 came to 48. In the elections which were held at the beginning of the year Robert Donaldson was elected President, Bill Ramsey was chosen Vice-President, and Alan Burns was made Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Gregory was the class adviser. The scholastic ranking of the form was very low, usually about fifth or sixth in the school, but the form still had its intellectuals. Lowell Hawkinson, Doug Crane, Ken Solstad, Ed Druy, and Jack Priest were consistently at the top of the list scholastically. The Second Form had a very successful athletic sea- son this year. There was a good turnout for all sports, and the teams were especially fortunate in having many more outside games than in previous years. We also had the advantage of having fine coaches. Some of the leaders in athletics were Bill Ramsey, Brad Dyar, Dean Rizer, Charles Deaver, Dick Caswell, Peter Morris, Alan Burns, Jimmy Nelson, Tom Simenson, and Sam Stenson. We feel it was a privilege to have had Mr. Gregory as our class adviser. He hel[ ed us in many of our problems, and we wish to thank him for this assistance. Finally, we would like to wish the Seniors the best of luck in the coming years. 63 Robert Donaldson, President Rack Row: left to right: I . Wells, Levy, Duflfey. Van Dusen, Makey, Salitennan, Leonard, Ryan, PHUbury, Royce, R. WiddeSJ, F.mrich, Lindsay, Read, Boehrer. Second Row: Covey, Phundcr, Adclshcim, Cornelius. McCaffrey, F. Clifford, I), llazen, R. Wilkinson, Arthur, D. Newhall, Schmidt.Cote, Ossanna, Seidl, Detlefscn. Front Row: C. Hoffman, Davis, Goldncr, Lundholni, D. Owen, Mr. Wiggington-adviser, Ryan. Fine, Plans, Tobin, Thomas, Pence. Absent: Gage, Rarbatsis, Canton, Frey, Hallman, Richards. FIRST FORM This year the First Form welcomed eighteen new boys. They were John Adelshicm, Lindsay Arthur, Eric Canton. Robert Cornelius, Sam Cote, Jeffery Davis, James Fine, Robert Frey, Mike Goldncr, Doug Hall, Charles Hallman, David Hazcn, James Lindsay, Kevin McCafTery, Phil Newhall, Ralph Read, John Tobin, and James Wilkinson. They adjusted themselves to their new school very quickly and are well liked by the entire class. The First Form boys did well scholastically; they kept their average above those of the other forms most of the year. Some of the boys who were great assets to the scholastic record this year were Chuck Lund-holm, Nick Barbatsis, John Boehrer, Sandy Pfundcr, Preston Covey, and Robert Frey. The class officers this year were David Owen, Presi- dent; Bill Ryan, Vice President; and Chuck Lundholm, Sccrctary-T rcasurcr. This year the First Form did quite well in athletics. They won about half of the football games and were undefeated in basketball. There were no hockey games with other schools. The class' outstanding athletes arc Chuck Lundholm, Bill Ryan, Dave Owen, Jim Lindsay, Nick Barbatsis, Robert Gage, and Mike Goldncr. We would like to thank all our athletic coaches for their great help in all the games this year. We also want to express our gratitude to all our teachers and particularly to our class adviser, Mr. Wig-ginton, for the help they have given us during our first year in the Upper School. 65 David Owen, President p v n L Ik h The first day . . . the morning bus ride . . . chapel services . . . Halloween Party . . . Student Council . . . play period . . . Christmas Pageant . . . first homework . . . The Carnival . . . Memorial Day Services . . . vacation ... soon, the Upper School. Call o-pan • Junior School muw THE JUNIOR SCHOOL Mr. Robert Runklr Director of The Junior School 68 SIXTH GRADE Rack Row, left to rii(ht: J. Sheldon, M. Ptluum, I . Bros K. Dobson, I). Gamble, D. McCaffrey, J. Whitman, D. Andrews. P. Kobbe. Tifmn Row: Mr. Roliert Rankle. K. Flatt, B. McCarthy, B. Friedlund, R. Kuehn. J. Kdie, R. Gibson, F. Albrecht, J. Baskin, C. Pierson, Mr. Robert Close. Sf.coM Row: V. Stevens, S. Heller, V. Ankeny, J. Higgins. I- Norris, C. Norville, S. Malkerson, T. Flemming, J. Whitmore. Fro.it Row: K. Donaldson. H. Piper, F. Savage, J. Ilcdin. W. Covey, R. Kcmcrcr, W. Bartel. Back Row, left to right: Mr. Franklin Jepson, R. Erickson. R. Ossanna. J. Lewin, R. Aby, R. Hawkinson, T. Punch, B. Bean. C. Brooks, Mr. Delbert Bethel. Titian Row: D. Melamed, J. Dayton. W. Reed. D. Nash. R. Wood, C. Moos, R. Andrews, R. Whitten. J. Rosenblatt. Second Row: F. Clifford, H. Roberts, S. Atncsbury, T. Skramstad, E. Vclic, J. Brooks, J. Morrison. Front Row: C. Fowler, J. Baudcr, R. Lowry, E. I-ack, A. Van Duscn, E. Ritchie. Absent: P. Clifford, J. Reid. Mr. Robert Rankle Mr. Robert Close Teachers FIFTH GRADE Mr. Delbert Bethel Mr. Franklin Jepson Teachers 69 Back Row. left to right: J. Leader, V. Engclman, L. Warner. M. Dayton. R. Carlson. Third Row: J. McCann, B. MacDonald. M. Heffelfingcr, V. Whitten, D. Dunsheath, W. Ratncr. Second Row: W, Ringer. D. Deavcr. Mrs. Betty Jo Ogren. J. Hardell. J. Wilkie. Front Row: S. Rees, D. Christopherson, M. Ossanna. Absent: G. Baglcy, A. Crane. THIRD GRADE Mrs. Betty Jo Ogren Teacher FOURTH GRADE Miss Margaret Masters Mrs. Shirley Chizck Teachers Back Row, lett to right: Miss Margaret Masters. J. Davant, J. Whitman, T. Deans, S. Ryan, N. Bennett, R. Keith. A. Piper. Mrs. Vernon Chizck. Third Row: W. Dorn, J. Mason. R. Mahony, R. Funk, J. Snyder, J. Schmidt. R. Sehocning. I.. Reed, P. Christopherson. Second Row: E. Ingalls, A. Pollock, M Burson. A. Anderson, T. von Kustcr, T. Baker, S. Fisher. Front Row: D. Knoblauch. R. Nickerson, M. Thomas. A. Brock, P. Marks. Absent: J. Cousins, J. Mair. 70 SECOND GRADE Mrs. Audrey Nelson Teacher Back Row. left to right . R. Brown. B. Glaefke. M. Spccht. K. Erickson. B. Winslow. J. Resell. Second Row: J. Mo wry, P. Robb. Mrs. Audrey Nelson, J. Pearson. S. Otto. Front Row: C. Ringer, S. Miller, R. Benson, R. Rauder. Back Row. left to right: P. von Kustcr, B. Dayton. A. Hammer el, R. Van Santvoord, D. Feidt. Front Row: P. Connolly. R. Whitcley. J. Ringer. Mrs. Dorothy Ridlington, C. Thompson, J. Heald. VV. Stephens. Absent: R. Stewart. FIRST GRADE Mrs. Dorothy Ridlington Teacher 71 BLAKE JUNIOR SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL: Back Row— left to right: K. Ritchie, M. Dayton, J. Cousins, M. Pllaum, J. Snyder, XI. Ileffelfinger, I). McCaffrey, C. Fowler. Middle Row: R. Dobson. I . Christopherson. K. Donaldson, J. Kdie, II. Piper, K. Platt, R. Aby. Front Row: S. Otto, R. Stewart. T. Connolly. JUNIOR SCHOOL FIRST GRADE CHAPEL PROGRAM— The Littlcst Month Back Row: R. Baudcr (2nd. Grade) P, von Kustcr, A. Hammerel. D. Feidt. J. Hcald, W. Stephens. Middle Row: J. Ringer, R. Stewart, C. Thompson, R. Whitcley, T. Connolly. B. Dayton. Front Row: R. Van Santvoord. 1955-56 was a busy year for the 145 boys and 12 faculty members of the |unior School. There were many sporting events, programs, and an educational trip to keep the boys interested during the school months. The Fifth and Sixth grades divided into squads which played intramural sports varying with the different seasons: football in the fall, basketball and hockey during the winter, and baseball in the spring. Several football games were played between Blake and Breck last fall from which Blake emerged victorious by decisive scores on each occasion. Junior School boys attended chapel once each week. During the first part of the year teachers and special guests were in charge of the program. During the winter and spring terms each home-room conducted a chapel service under its own supervision. Every boy in the Junior School participated in the program at some time during the year. 72 The Student Council was instrumental during the year in increasing the school spirit. The Council put on a Christmas program in which each boy participated. This presentation was held in the chapel to accommodate the parents and friends who came to see the pageant and hear the boys sing. At the end of the winter term the Junior S:hoo' held its annual “March of Dimes Fiesta to raise money for this worthy charity. The boys put on an entertaining program, sold food, promoted a boxing tournament in each grade, and built concession booths to auction off toys and books—all for the purpose of raising money to fight j olio. In May the entire group of 34 boys in the sixth grade took an educational trip to Washington, D. C., by train, boat, and bus. Mr. Jepson, Mr. Runkle, and their wives accompanied the boys on this trip to our nation’s capital, Williamsburg, Baltimore, and New York City. The students had previously earned part of their money for this excursion by doing odd iobs around their homes and by helping their neighbors. This was the first time that such a trip had been taken by an entire class of any school situated as far west as Blake is. The boys felt that it was a very enjoyable trip and one that they would long remember. At the closing exercises in June in the class plays each boy had a part portraying some phase of his studies during the year. Scholarship plaques were presented to those boys who had made the honor roll five of the six marking periods during the year. These coveted awards were the culmination of the scholastic Line forms at the left at one of the March of Dimes Fiesta Concessions. efforts of the students throughout the year, and the recipients were deservedly proud of their prizes. 1'he art work, the outside projects done at home, the instructive trip, the symphony concerts, and the shop projects arc a few of the interests outside of the classroom that completed the activities of the Junior School ami hcljxrd to make the boys well-rounded students. By such varied interests as these the Junior School hopes to fulfill its main pur| osc: preparing the boys for entrance into the First Form of the Senior School. Future “All Americans” give rheir “all” during Junior School intramural game. 73 Glee Club rehearsals . . . first TORCH . . . Student Council talks . . . Dramatics tryouts . . . opening night . . . extemporaneous Union speeches . . . Debate team goes to Lau Claire .. . Short Story Club . . . Waiting . . . Cum Laude announced . . . CALL O’ FAN released. Call-o-pan ACTIVITIES Stashing, left u� right: Lowry, T. Adam . K. Larson, J. Lane. Skatkd: Mr. Cleveland, Headmaster; Benton. Head Boy: Myhr, Nl McCarthy. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council has been very active this year and has worked hard to make new suggestions for improving Blake. The Head Boy, President of the Student Council, was Tony Benton of the Senior Class. Boh Myhr was Vice President, and Tom Lowry was the third representative from the Sixth Form. Kent Larson and Jim Lane were the two Council members elected by the Juniors. Tim Adams was the Sophomore representative. and the newest member of the Student Council was Mike McCarthy of the Freshman Class. On November 3, 4, and 5 Tony Benton and Bob Myhr went to the Student Council Convention at Hib-bing. Minnesota. This is the first such trip made by Council members from Blake, but the boys hope the same opportunity may be afforded to other students in future Councils. At Hibbing members from schools all over the state met to exchange ideas and plan discussions in their various schools. The trip, said the two boys, was well worth the time and money spent. This year the Student Council made several important decisions. Among these were the resolution that no extra credit would Ik given in English classes for work on the school newspaper, “The Torch, because the paper is an extracurricular activity. The Council also decided to adopt the new, improved Brown and White system. This student organization also ran the charity drive at the beginning of the year; sponsored a successful Christmas dance; and after Ed Brown’s death directed a collection for Mrs. Brown. 76 CUM LAUDE The Cum Laude Society is a national honorary organization founded for the purpose of rewarding students who have been consistently high scholastically. Founded in 1906, the Society has grown to nearly thirty thousand members in this Golden Anniversary year. It corresponds to the Phi Betta Kappa fraternity in college in that the members arc chosen on the basis of scholarship and character. Since 1927, when Blake joined the Society, many graduates have been initiated. This year six boys were given the honor and distinction of becoming members of this organization. All of those chosen have a long list of extracurricular as well as scholastic accomplishments to their credit. The six arc David Kclm, Ward Lewis, Tom Lowry, Todd Miller, Glenn Schobcr, anti Bill Smith. The boys were initiated at the annual Cum Laude dinner. Blake is proud to present these members to the Society on its fiftieth anniversary. StamdiXO, i.� :� t to Klein: W. Lewis. Lowry, Miller. Kelm. Sittixg: W. Smith. Schober. 77 Standing. left to riifht: l ai an ]rcou.Shcldon, S. WiddeM, K. Larson. Mr. Landholm. adviser; R. Owen, T. Caswell, Seholier, Forster. Skatsd: W. Lewis, Dow, Hollern, Myhr. Benton, J. Lane, Lowry, Maeder, llauRcn. UNION The Blake Union is an organization whose chief aims arc to further public speaking, to give boys practice in parliamentary procedure, and to discuss school problems. This year, as in the past, the Union has continued to hold its high jxwition of respect among the activities at Blake. An honorary, non-secret organization for juniors and Seniors, its meetings arc held at school once every two weeks. After dinner the members convene in the library. At these meetings, in addition to an outside guest, the members hear two boys speak before them. One of these talks extemporaneously, and the other is prepared. The Union donates a gold medal each year to the winner of the Fourth Form Declamation Contest. During the Spring Term two special meetings arc held. At one of these the Senior members of the Union read papers before the entire faculty suggesting improvements for the school. The other meeting, which is the final one, is the traditional Father and Son Banquet. During the year the Union, through its discussions, has introduced many new suggestions for the school. No Acs, a plan for the prevention of auto accidents, was first presented in the Union. A greatly needed revision of the Brown and White system was also formed by the members of this body. The Union would like to extend its appreciation to Mr. Lundholm, who as our faculty adviser, again directed it through a highly successful year at Blake. The officers for the year were the following boys: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Recording Secretary First Half Tony Benton jim Lane Bob Myhr Kent Larson Ward Lewis Second Half John Haugen Tad Sheldon Tom Caswell Bob Owen Ed Maeder 78 Union members relax at the close of an enjoyable meal. Forster caught napping during a heated discussion. Standi no, utrr to rioiit: Fellow , J. Lane. Mr. Pollock. Advisor; Fischer, R. l-ar on. Skatkd: Renton. Hollern, Lowry, YV. Lewis, Haugen, Schober. PUBLICATIONS The school year of 1955-56 proved to Ik a year of great progress for Blake Publications. The Torch led the way with an increase in size. This new size provided more space and consequently, more students were allowed to write for the Torch.” The enthusiasm with which these boys tackled their jobs was sincerely appreciated by the Publications staff. Under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Tom Lowry and his three assistants, John Haugen, Glenn Schober, and Jim Lane, publication of nine excellent issues of the Torch was achieved. As the proud subscriber to the Blake Torch scanned the front page, he beheld the feature articles and teacher profiles done by such accomplished re-|� ortcrs as Woody Andrews, Bob Owen, Joel Heath-cote, Bob Myhr, Ed Maeder, Basil Papandreou, Alee Janes, Dave Fischer, Jim Lane, Mike Dorn, Don Johnson, and Bill Moffett. Sprinkled among these articles were clear photographs taken by the photography chief Tony Benton, and his assistants, Nick Nash and Mike Hoffman. Without the hard work and effort of Mike Hollern, Business Manager, and Greg Fellows and Steve Larson, his two assistants, the publication of this book and the Torch would not be possible. They conducted a successful magazine campaign which netted Si,100 for the Publications treasury. Also through their diligent work, the ad campaign for the CALL O’ PAN had a prosperous outcome. Yet the work done by these boys is no greater than that done by the efficient CALL O' PAN editor Ward Lewis. Working equally as hard, in the new post of CALL O’ PAN Copy Editor, was Dave Fischer. These two boys have been assisted by the hard work of Bob Owen, Bill Gross, Jerry Roberts, and many others. Blake Publications offers its heart-felt thanks to its adviser, Mr. S. Keller Pollock, who has patiently given up much of his time for the Torch and CALL O’ PAN. His attention to publication problems and his helpful suggestions arc deeply appreciated. 80 DEBATE The 1955-6 season was one of the most successful in Blake debating history. The debaters captured both the Gustavus and the M.I.S.L. tournaments. The question for debate this year was the following: “Resolved that Federal Government should guarantee higher education to all qualified high school graduates through grants to colleges and universities. The first team consisted of affirmatives Woody Andrews and Alee Janes, and the negatives Tom Lowry and Jon Bergerud. Larry Dunham, Steve Altman, Frank Kemcrcr, Colbert Andrus, Ernest Lampe, and Rcy Kirkman were outstanding members of the second team. The season began early in October with a tournament at South St. Paul where the debaters won five out of six. After this good start the boys went to tournaments at West St. Paul and at Maealester where they received an award of distinction. After several practice debates with St. Louis Park, West, and Hopkins the boys traveled to Eau Claire winning three and losing three at the tournament there. Later in the season the second team went to Maeal- ester and made a fine showing there by winning five out of six debates. Finally on January 28, the boys went to Gustavus Adolphus College to engage in the state’s largest debate tournament. Here they won seven out of eight contests placing them in the debate for the tournament championship. Woody Andrews and Alee Janes then defeated a team from Watertown, South Dakota to win the tournament for Blake School. A week later the debaters captured the M.I.S.L. tournament by defeating teams from Minnehaha and Concordia. The season came to a close February 15 with the Strieker Cup debate. Alee Janes and Woody Andrews edged out Jon Ikrgerud and Tom Lowry in a close debate. A faculty committee chose Jon Bergerud the winner of the Strieker Cup. Larry IXinham w-as awarded the John Edic Cup for the most improvement in debating. All the debaters would like to express their thanks to Mr. Edic for his patient and understanding work in their behalf during this successful season. Back Row. left to right: Lowry, Bergcrml. Kirkman. Altman, Kcmercr. Dunham. Front Row: Andrus, Rosenblatt. Mr. Kdie-coach, Andrews, Janes. 81 Left to Rioiit: Mr. !'ark . Caswell. K. Larson, Mardcr. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Athletic Association is the largest and one o' the most important activities at Blake. The Association is the largest activity because every hoy in the Upper School is a member, and each one pays the annual membership fee of fifteen dollars. The Association is one of the most important because it handles the problems of running an effective athletic program. Its main function is the setting up of a budget for the athletic program. This job is very difficult, for each year new equipment must be bought, transportation of teams and coaches must be arranged and paid for, and officials of high caliber must be obtained to officiate athletic contests. The association also plans the sports banquets, supervises the Brown and White system, and keeps the athletic teams running smoothly. To do such a large job there is an Athletic Advisory Board, which supervises the functions of the Associa- tion. This Board is made up of the officers of the Association, the Headmaster, the Director of Athlcti -and the coaches and managers of the various athletic teams. The officers arc elected each year in the spring; and this year the officers arc the following: Tom Caswell, president; Kent Larson, vice president; Edward Maeder, secretary; and Mr. Barks, treasurer. Mr. Parks position as treasurer is a full time job, and he works hard doing his many tasks. Mr. Parks has done fine work this year, as in the past, as treasurer. Mr. F. Lundholm should not be overlooked for his work in running the store. Under Mr. Lundholm’s management the store has been highly successful in helping to balance the budget. The Athletic Association is an essential part of Blake, and it has organized many activities for the students to enjoy. 82 LETTERMEN'S CLUB In its first year of existence the Lettermen’s Club, known as the B Club, has made excellent progress. This progress could be attributed to many factors. Assisted and advised by Mr. Bettcls, the officers have given effective leadership. They arc Mike Hollern, President; Kent Larson. Vice-President; John Egermayer, Secretary; and Jim Lane, Treasurer. The B Club has created spirit around the school, at social events, and at athletic contests. During the football season it organized a rooters’ section which included twenty-five girls from Northrop and approximately the same number of boys from Blake. A section on the fifty-yard line was roped off, and the participants brought cowbells, horns, drums, and other noisemak-ers. Blake has had one of the best organized cheering sections in the M.l.S.L. this year. This spirit carried on through the winter sports schedule. All three teams, basketball, hockey, and swimming, had better than average seasons aided by the good supjwrt which the B Club had given them. There were special days set aside for each of these s|X)rts. In the last part of January the B Club held a banquet to which all the coaches and varsity letter-winners were invited. Bill Murphy, backficld coach for the Gophers, showed a movie of the highlights of the 1955 Minnesota football season; and Marcus Melvin from New Zealand showed a movie on rugby. To become a member of the B Club one must win a varsity letter anti pay three dollars in dues. If the B Club continues to progress as much each year as it has this year, it will become one of the major organiza-itons at Blake in a few years. Left Vertical Row, toi to rottom: Myhr, Moffett, I). Morris, Dow, Johnson. Dorn, Miller, Benton, Kioiit Vertical Row: Haugen. Geer. J. Palm, Schobcr, W. Smith. Morgan. T. Caswell. Ritchie, J. Lane. Back Srcion, left to niciit: Maedcr. Perkins. Nash. R. Owen. R. Hoffman. Merchant. Forster, McFarlane, Rattner, Kcklund, Heathcotc, Knoblauch. YV. Lewis. Middle Section: Peck. I). Crosby, Dayton. Sheldon. Patterson, W. Plimpton, S. Pflaum. Frost Section: Fellows, Hollern, Cote, Mr. Bettcls. Priest. K. Larson, Kempt, Bean, Egermayer. 83 DANCES The Spring Dance is one of the high points of the year. This year Blake gave some of the most successful dances in recent years. Almost everyone in the school showed up at these functions, which were always anticipated with great enthusiasm by the Blake students. The dances were a success because of the excellent bands, the good decorations, the hard work of the committee, and the fact that almost everyone attended them. They were also successful in another way: the Junior Class earned proceeds from them. Last year's Junior-Senior Prom, given for the graduating Seniors, was a dance which won’t be soon forgotten by those who attended it. The evening started at nine o’clock at the Woodhill Country Club, and Dick and Don Maw played the dance music until one. At the dance favors were given to each couple. The boys received small beer steins; the girls, silver charm bracelets. After the dance everyone went to the open house at Bill Smith’s where they boarded the Tonka Belle ’ on Lake Minnetonka to spend the early part of the morning. The J.S. is always the biggest dance of the year and last year’s was no exception. In the fall of the year the Blake Student Council had the Football Dance. This year instead of holding one at Homecoming, the Council held a Football Dance at the end of the fall season. This affair was a success and everyone thought that the goal band and the elaborate decorations made this evening one of the most enjoyable of the year. The Student Council also put on the Christmas and the Spring Dances which were greeted by the students with equal enthusiasm. The Christmas Dance was formal, and Rod Agberg and his band entertained. The Junior Class each year puts on several dances in order to earn money for the J.S. in the spring. This year the Juniors put on two successful dances. The committee which arranged for the band, the decorations, and the many other details necessary for holding a dance was made up of Nick Nash, chairman; Bob Owen, Joel Heathcote, Kent Larson, Doug Bean, Ted Perkins, and Chris Jirown. This committee did an excellent job, because in only two dances they earned more than SI 10 for the Junior Class. The first dance was in the fall with the Star Lighters; the second was during the winter term to the music of Clconc Magni-son. Both of these dances were informal and were given in the dining room. This year’s dances maintained the high standards of entertainment which students can expect at scha l occasions. Hats off to the dance committee! High above the rolling country . . . 84 WAITERS This year, as in the past, a small group of students have been bestowed with the honors anti privileges of the oldest tradition in Blake School. This tradition is the sought-after job of waiting on tables. A group of 23 hoys in the first lunch period and 21 in the second, works each day by keeping the tables supplied with milk, water, bread, and other food. In addition to these 44 boys there arc two headwaiters, one for each lunch |)criod, who serve coffee to the Masters and help in the kitchen. Also, one boy works both lunch periods help ing with the dishes and resetting the tables for the second lunch. In addition to receiving his meals free, he is paid an extra fifty cents a day. The two head waiters each receive an extra twenty-five cents per day, and the regular waiters receive their meals free. Substitute waiters arc chosen from the lower two forms, anil receive seventy-five cents for each day they wait on table. This year the kitchen help and the waiters have been under the directorship of Mrs. Ferreira, who came to Blake this year. She has taken over the responsibilities of running the dining room and kitchen and she has done a very fine job planning our meals. We would like to thank her at this time for all the aid she has given us throughout the year. Back Row, left to right: McDonald, Heathcote, Berglund, Madsen, Fischer. Janes, W. Lewis, R. Owen, Elliott, J. Lane. Middle Row: K. Larson, Ritchie, Mvhr, Helfrid Johnson. J. Palm, J. Priest, Schobcr. Front Row: S. Larson, Aust, Troxcll, Bean, C. Lane. Fellows, Moffett, von Kdcskuty. 85 Rack Row, left to right: Morgan. S. Widde� � , Porter, Middlemist. Kgcrmayer, Fellow . Patterson, Myhr, Forster. K. I-arson, U. Morris. Sniullcn, Aust, Rean, Me Faria ne, Xa� h. Flu-gel, R. Owen, Schell, Madsen. Middle Row: von Kdcskuty, Janes, Schobcr, Schooling. Troxell, J. Palm, Kcklund. Rcrglund. llaugland, J. Priest. Rennett. McDonald. P. Palm, Kelm. Second Row: Renton, T. Caswell, Maeder, 11. Knoblauch, Gross, Platt. Klliott, J. Lane, Johnson. Dow. Smith. Ritchie, Moffett, Haugen. John Nelson. Front Row: Heathcote, Shronts, B. Cote, Brock. D. Newhall, Seed, Connolly. M. McCarthy, Merchant, Sheldon, Perkins, Miller, Mithun, Rattier. FoKEC.KOtmo: Mr. Gregory, Mr. Hilliard. GLEE CLUB Under the leadership of Mr. William Gregory, director, and Mr. Russell Hilliard, accompanist, the Glee Club had another succcsful season. With a strong turnout of boys, the number was reduced during the year to establish a more workable number in the group. The final membership was around fifty boys. At the second meeting of the year new officers were elected. The officers for the year were Jon Forster, President; John Egcrmaycr, Vice President; Don Johnson, Business Manager; Louis Merchant, Secretary; anti Darrell Elliott, Librarian. The Assistant Librarians were Mike McCarthy and Larry Connolly. The first appearance of the Glee Club was at the Fourth Annual Joint MISL Glee Club Concert. This year the concert was held in mid-November at Saint Paul Academy. The Glee Club had been preparing for this concert since the opening of school. Blake sang Shenandoah,” “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor. and The Happy Wanderer. For the final song of the program Blake joined with Breck. Concordia, Minnehaha, and Saint Paul Academy to sing the first two parts of “The Testament of Freedom. Following the MISL concert, the Glee Club prepared the Christmas Program. Combining with the First and Second Forms, the Club sang carols which represented different countries. It also presented such well-known songs as Adestc Fidclis, “The First Noel,” and “Lo. How a Rose Ere Blooming. Near 86 I Away All Tears from Their Eyes, The Twenty-third Psalm, and “Was Ever Loneliness So Quiet. These songs were presented in memory of Blake’s beloved Ed Brown. Ed had been a member of his church choir for twenty years. As usual the Glee Club sang at the traditional Vespers service at the end of the year. It also sang at the dedication of the Bovey Memorial Chapel. With all these excellent programs the Glee Club completed another successful year. the end of the program the traditional Christmas gospel was read. On March 4, 1956, the Fourth Annual Twilight Concert on the Hill was held in the chapel. Along with many other favorites the Glee Club sang The Rid Song, The Whitfenpoof Song, Halls of Ivy, and I Love Paris. The final number of the program was the first anti last parts of The Testament of Freedom. The most impressive part of the program, however, was Mr. Gregory’s three solos, Got! Shall Wipe Back Row, Ictt to right: D, Bcrger on. Gro� «. Fischer. Sue Gilmore, Forster. Marcia Swanson, Benton, Ann Cabot, Johnson, Dorn. Front Row: Dow, Haugen, J. Balm, Hollern, T. Caswell, S. Larson, McKenzie. Skated: Mr. Gregory. DRAMATICS ASSOCIATION On December second, the Blake Dramatics Association presented “John Loves Mary, a three-act, rollicking comedy by Norman Kransa. When it was presented on Broadway in 1947, it was selected one of the Best of Broadway for that year. The cast put on a splendid | crformancc before a full house at Northrop Auditorium. The success of this play can be accredited greatly to the patience anil able direction of Mr. Gregory, and to the diligence and hard work of Mike Hollern, the stage manager, and Mike Dorn, the president of the Dramatics Association. To these people the members of the Dramatics Association offer their thanks. The plot revolves around a humorous, complicated love affair between John I-awrcncc, a sergeant in the army who is awaiting discharge, and Mary McKinley, the lovely daughter of a United States Senator. Also awaiting John’s return is an old friend from the army, Fred Taylor. Fred, overseas, had fallen in love with an English girl, Lily Herbish, but she had been report- 88 “O.K. Hand it over. cd missing after an air-raid. John had found Lily while-in England and wanted to bring her back for Fred. The only way in which he could do this was to marry her. He did this, planning to divorce her upon returning to the United States. When he finally arrives in New York, John discovers that Fred has already married another girl. Mary wants to get married right away, complicating the situation even more. John and Fred, stalling for time, enlist the aid of their former officer, Lt. Victor O’Leary. During working hours he is the balcony major at the Paramount theater, while after hours he is a drunk. O’Leary, dressed, as an officer, goes to the McKinley apartment to tell them that John is needed at a supply depot in Nevada for 60 days. During this period John hopes to fly to Reno to divorce Lily. Mary seeks the help of General Harwood Biddle, to revoke the fictitious order. On doing this, the general discovers that the depot in Nevada does not exist. In the final scene, all the main characters, with the exception of Lily, are gathered in the McKinley apartment. Mary is almost convinced the reason for John's not marrying her is that he docs not love her, when Lily rushes in. Finally John tells the whole story. Mary agrees to wait for him. Then Lily tells the gathering that she had been married before to an American soldier, but that his mother had written her that he had died of pneumonia. She said that his name was Victor O’Leary. The play ends with Fred taking Lily to the Paramount theater to meet the balcony major. CAST Mary McKinley John Lawrence Fred Taylor Senator James McKinley - - Mrs. Phyllis McKinley - - Lt. Victor O’Leary - - - - Harwood Biddle George Bccchwood - - - - Lily Herbish Oscar Dugan Football practice begins on August 15 . . . football dinner—five players awarded positions on All-Conference eleven . .. down to the Minneapolis Club for swimming . . . wrestling and weight lifting added to winter sports program . . . MISL Basketball Tournament—defending champs ... track, tennis, baseball seasons under way in spring ... in track Blake fights to retain conference title . . . last games for Blake Seniors. Call o-pan SPORTS I- 77s or the Hill- JWETK SCORING; TomM r.i I 00. 4 Nil Tnwn J 3 iwxn «� - « mai. QMvnratoaa Irunn, Hut. BLAKE SCORING Twhfrurni — Um . iTVjrd kK-utif rn«r«.3V .'•a I-' Ltrr aunr 2-� 4 � «� : •. WWW •«-! r«n ConwrMocs —L n« ipua Imn Hoitnrni. Mol tern I- BRA SCORING’ Tngctl4o� -:« — Mm� i iltt-H. mi. Tl« Armsurng its«. IWI ff« Mlk Arstotmn -. AMrfWI ' U T4. PA1A free P ran MCI. Cor.irnUQ— AoH � � - Minm half fumble gave Blake the ball deep in St. Augustine territory. Jon Forster powered over for the first Brown and White touchdown of the evening. Blake marched for another score midway in the second quarter. Left half Jim Lane tallied on an off-tackle slant from seven yards out. St. Augustine gained consistently around the ends, but bad breaks stopped their drives deep in Blake territory. • Quarterback John Egermayer kept the opposition off balance with his clever signal calling and adept ball handling. Mike Hollern snugged a pass from Egermayer for a yard scoring play early Blake’s first the fl upon as Breck plunged core and Brock cm- tner 12-6. � lamenting the fi-f the game, can find ation in the statis-Breck in first downs i net rushing yard-e final story is told tics, fumblies Breck Ipponents fumbles xk 4. Blake 0. s an open date for •s. They close the : 28 with St. Paul . Paul Academy. ■s tor the champion-Minnesota In leag BLAKE VS. CONG IN 1955 HOMECOI This afternoon Blake takes the defensive line play of field for the final home game of If Blake is the 1955 season, the Homecoming cont tilt with Concordia. The visitor from across the river give the Hillt£ gamjv Jim K first Inde; victory ove It was in conference Breck on BFake A Blake fumbl covery on the B: Bob Brown's twdHW Sneak for the score provided unbeaten Breck’s 12-6 victory over Blake Friday In Minnesota Indepnd-ent School league (MISL) football at Breck. It was the third straight triumph for Breck and Blake's first MISL loss. Brown passed to Jim Kaufman for a 60-yard gainer In the first quarter for Breck to set up Murray Goldstein's four-yard touchdown run. Blake tied In the third period on a Jim Lane to Mike Hollern pass for 20 yards. Brown recovered the Blake fumble In the last period to set up Breck's victory. At Minnehaha academy. Tisha scored a 19-14 triumph over St Paul academy. BRICK 11. BLARE • ........... « • • -n Bull ........... • • A a- I BRECK SCORING: ToucMon ni-Coli.tfln (four-nrt mm. Brenn (t� v-r� rd infill. BLAKE SCORING- TMcMmrB—Molt ™ (JO-jird pm !zca Lam . iH.n. Bro«n. two. Bill! ............2 I BXJUtX SCORING: Towctodw ran). Omnlm Lam c m from Mottomi! lWl m 3 two d Blake to fSL victory over Con-Tdia Kridav at Blake Forster scored on two off-tackle plays, going 35 yards the first time and 68 the second. Ahrens scored twice for Concordia on 67 and 79-yard runs, both over right guard. Forster gained 191 yards for Blake while Ahrens covered 182 for Concordia. Mounds View, paced by Chuck Pratt’s two touchdowns, won its fourth straight game by downing Minnehaha academy 18-7 at Mounds View. Pratt scored on runs of 35 and four yards. Butch Nielsen passed to Dave Shogren for Minnehaha's lone score. The play covered 55 ards. Blake Beats ’Haha 18-12 roAKlBl ....... T T • - •« John Egermayer passed foi ................. l • 7 two touchdowns io lead B!ak to a 1812 MISL victory ovei” ;1 „ „ Minnehaha Friday at Blake, a Butch Nielson passed for both scores to pace Minnehaha. Blake defeated St. Paul aca-Ih another tonfcrcnce clash, demy 27-19 as fullback Jim Concordia scored the winning, Lane scored three touchdowns, touchdown with 2:15 left in'one a 75-yard kickoff return, the game to, defeat St. Paul He took a 35-yard pass from r.cadcmy 12-6 at SPA. John Egermayer for another MmnrliAhA ..... .... • e • a-i: and plunged two yards for his «' � .............. • • third. MINNEHAHA SCORING - Touthd;wni Emlh 2 o -ftr«. fi-rud Pf� J Iron Neil-I Bf ck .II 1 T � —SJ k w ConrordU ....... a c i ;i BLAKE SCORING—Toochd iu- lUtl BRECK SCORINC Towbdowu-IUuf-T rd piuntfi. Wlddot iT.� � r« Nil Iren nun « i«.� from Brown, J � -yd. mont r yard tcr t quarter. Mike Qn y converted to put Blake recov ahead 7-0. Right halfback Jon Bcar (Forster capped a sustained sec- whit-Jond quarter march by driving othcr over from two yards out. Co- . J captain Don Johnson bro' {through to recover umble late to ' , Ho pick« yards fo touchdow'. Early 1 Trojans of Into Blake the ball 01 unable to tcr. but mayer connec on a 45 yard final touchdow In the last qua Blake showed potential against ference visitors, showed well in a Wnvzata to a n yards. Blake 21. St. Aii| The Glennmen ji Austin to face St. the second game of The season. The Shamrocks showed a well timed attack which the Bcara were unable to atop early In the game. However, a first quarter HILLTOPERS FINISH d White ahead 6-0. Fair-ntered for a second quarto knot the score at 6-6. nsuing kick-off Fairmont i a Blake fumble deep In itory, and the Red r ■omptly ma-'- SECOND IN TITLE RACE Twelve Blake seniors ended their high school football careers with a hard fought 27-39 victory over 6t. Paul Academy last Friday. Senior right halfback Jon Forster turned in the finost game of his two years of Blake football competition while powering the Hllltoppers to their third conference win of the season. The Glennmcn finished in second place behind Brock's M.I S.L. champions. Two weeks previous to the S.P-A. game Blake, plagued by fumbles, lost to Breck 12-6 on the winners' field. It was the first timo since 1941 that a Blake team had succumbed to Breck. Much of the credit for the success of this year's eleven must be given to the coaches and the co-captains. No high school football team has ever had more devot sd coaches than Bill Glenn and Chief Wonson. Bob Myhr started eight games at offensive center and never failed to give a credible performance. Right tackle Don Johnson was an exceptional blocker, and he always offered encouraging advice to the inexperienced members of the squad. _ Blake 26, Concordia 14 Blake Rolls Another Victory Blake School kept alive its for an undefeated, unscor-upon season when it defeated St. Augustine at Austin day night. 21-0. Thi� ing on the b- ' ovr ’ Spurred by the hard running of Jon Forster, Blake defeated Concordia before a spirited Blake homecoming crowd. The contest was highlighted by a battle of backs between Forster of Blake and Ahrens of Concordia. Forster gained 188 yards from scrimmage while Ahrens gained 182 of his team’s 204 yards. Right half Forster scored twice in tne rirst quarter on runs of 34 and 68 yards. Concordia came right t n Ahrens broke through tackle for 67 yards and a t«v-' tied the game with another touchdown b- icons magnificent run of 86 v- .± Han aerial from Chuck touchdown. Hollera, extra points. Kent llrd quarter on a 20 open play by both ut defeat. Blake uted league lead. t dean game and lost the that beat outgalnlng faced a more spirited ha team In the second ake opened up the half sustained 80 yard march by an 18 yard pass arterback Kgermayer to Mike Hollem. Minnehaha downs .•ith Blake mak-St Augustine 11. First home game of the season will be Sept. 30 at 3:30 when the Hilltoppcrs meet the strong Minnehaha Academy eleven. intercepted a Breck pass on his own 7 and ran it back to the 14. but luck again deserted the Hilltoppcrs, and his fumble was recovered by Breck on the Blake 4. Four plays later the final chapter. Goldstein e fumbled alf was 6-0 In e to Mike Hollem In the third quarter. Then Blake came out of nowhere to grab a 30 yard on tne 16 yard line. Successive line plays railed, was intercepted by Blake and immediately fumbled on 4 yard marker. Breck recovered and scored to win the deciding game of the conference race 32-6. Blake 27. St. Paul Academy 19 Blake ended a successful season by pounding out a 27-19 win over S.P.A. at St. Paul. The Hilltoppers looked anything but good during the first half of play. Both of Blake's first half scores were of the spectacular variety. Blake got off to a fast start when Jim Lane ran the opening kickoff back 75 yards for a touchdown. Lane also scored the extra point on a pass from Hollem. S.P.A. scored twice in the first half to take a 13-7 lead. With four seconds remaining In the first half and Blake behind 13-7, John Egermayer threw a 35 yard pass to Jon Forster in the end xone. Forster made the catch while on his knees and surrounded by three S.P.A. defenders! FOOTBALL The 1955 Blake football team ended the season with five wins and two losses. Over the entire season, the Hilltoppcrs scored 195 points to their opponents 84, and they finished in second place in the Minnesota Independent School League. With only eight returning lettermen, the outlook for the coming season was dim. There were no men on the team with two years of varsity experience. However, the team was determined to work hard and make a good season. The team’s success was due to the tireless and ever faithful coaching of Mr. Bill Glenn and Mr. Chief Wonson. From the first day of practice in August to the last practice late in October, the players worked hard in order to make a good team. This year’s backficld was extremely quick-hitting and adept in open field running. Directed by quarterback John Hgermayer, the three regulars, Jim Lane, Kent Larson, and |on Forster, were extremely effective on off-tackle slants and quick openers. In the line, Mike Hollern and Nick Widdess played well at the offensive ends. The interior line had Bud Schocning and Don Johnson at tackles. Bill Wilkie and Bill Moffett at guards, and Bob Mvhr at center. The inexperienced line improved as the season went along; their quick charge and mastery of multiple defenses opened the opjxmcnt’s line for our speedy backs. On defense, Tom Caswell and Ed Maeder were consistent in their hard play throughout the season. When the season ended, Blake placed five members of the All-Conference learn. Don Johnson and Mike Hollern were on both the offensive and defensive teams at tackle and end respectively. Jon Forster earned the offensive fullback position, and Jim Lane and Nick Widdess were placed in the defensive backficld. At the annual football banquet, Mike Hollern was awarded the Williams Alumni Trophy for the best football player and the Glcnn-Wonson Trophy awarded to that boy who developed his natural ability to the greatest degree, and who, through his sportsmanship and conduct, has best represented his school and team. As the dinner drew to a close, Bob Myhr announced that left-halfback Jim Lane and fullback Kent Larson were elected co-captains for 1956. The Games Blake 26 — Wayzata 0. Blake played its opening game on the home field against Wayzata. Blake showed an attack of fine | otential and allowed a gain of only 65 yards on defense. After this first game the team discovered several mistakes and prepared for the tough season ahead. Back Row, left to right: Mr. Wonson-coach; Mr. Glenn-coach; Haugen, 15. Morris, Schocning, S. Widdess, Schober. Xash-assistant manager; Morgan-manager. Second Row: Smith, Maeder, Perkins, Patterson, J. Palm, Ritchie. Benton, Moffett. W. Wilkie. Front Row: Forster, T. Caswell. Fellows. Myhr and Johnson, Co-captains; Egermayer. K. Larson, Hollern, J. Lane. 94 The Minnehaha game shows Blake defense in action. Blake 21 — St. Augustine 0. Blake traveled to Austin, Minn., to play a night game with St. Augustine. Blake’s offense was excellent that night; the team also displayed a strong passing attack. However, Blake's defense showed signs of weaknesses, which needed to be overcome in the days ahead. Blake 18 — Fairmont 27. For the third game of the season Blake again traveled to Southern Minnesota. The Hilltoppcrs’ attack was again strong, and an excellent drive in the third quarter showed Blake’s offensive power. But the defense was extremely poor and was unable to contain Fairmont’s speedy backs. Queen Marcia reigns at Homecoming. Blake 18 — Minnehaha 12. In the first conference game of the season, Blake-held off a strong second half comeback by Minnehaha to win 18-12. Blake’s offense did not compare to the attack seen in the previous games, and there was a definite weakness on pass defense. This game was the lowest point of the season. Blake 26—Concordia 14 The 1955 Homecoming game was highlighted by long, spectacular plays by both teams. Blake scored two quick touchdowns on long runs; but Concordia bounced right back and tied the score on two equally long ground plays. However, with a late second quarter pass and a third quarter drive, Blake scored two more touchdowns, while Concordia failed to score. Blake 6—Breck 12 The two teams tied for first place in the M. I. S. L. were both keyed up for this game. Blake outgained their opponents on the ground, 151 yards to 87. However Brcck’s passing was the main element that defeated the Hilltoppcrs. It was a hard fought game to the very end, but Breck’s alertness and capitalization on breaks overcame the Blake Team. Blake 27—S.P.A. 19 This was the final Blake game for eleven seniors. Blake played extremely poorly in the first half. However, an opening kickoff touchdown return by Jim Lane and an impossible T.D. pass catch by Jon Forster at the end of the first half put the Hilltoppcrs ahead at the half 14-13. The second half showed a completely changed team as Blake received the ball and immediately marched for a touchdown. Later in the third quarter Blake scored another touchdown to clinch the game. The second half of this game was probably the best football that Blake played all season. It brought to a climax another season of successful Blake football. 95 Ed Maeder Tom Caswell Don Morris Ted Perkins COACHES COMMENTS Ted Perkins—A fast, elusive halfback; in the open field he was hard to handle. Tom Caswell—From the third game to the end of the season a good defensive end. Ed Maeder—A good halfback on offense and a reliable outside linc-backcr. Nick Widdess—All-Conference defensive halfback; at offensive end he improved from week to week. Don Johnson—An All-Conference tackle both ways; a good co-captain on and off the field. Don Morris—At tackle, he made steady improvement on both offense anti defense. Don Johnson Nick Widdess John Haugen Bill Wilkie John Haugen—A reserve halfback whose contributions on the practice field were important to the team development. Bill Wilkie—A fast, aggressive guard; he learned to move into the secondary. Jon Forster—All-Conference fullback; his drive kept ron porstcr us in the SPA game. John Egermayer Chuck Ritchie—A reserve quarterback who handled the offense beautifully in the second half of the season. Bud Schocning— He improved steadily at tackle on offense and defense; in 1956 he could be hard to handle. John Egermayer—A fine passer and a good T-forma-tion quarterback. Chuck Kitchic Bud Schocning Jim Lane Glenn Schobcr Jim Lane—A Iiartl driving halfback who worked to the limit on every assignment; All-Conference defensive halfback. Glenn Schobcr—At end he made steady improvement; hard working and aggressive. Jeff Morgan—A fine manager. Bill Smith—A reserve tackle whose main contributions were on the practice field in scrimmages. Greg Fellows—A reserve guard whose spirit and hard work were outstanding. Bob Myhr—A Co-Captain who put out 1(10% in practice and in games at end. Jeff Morgan Bob Myhr Greg Fellows Bill Smith Tony Benton Nick Nath Tony Benton—He was on his way at guard until he injured his shoulder on a blocking dummy. John Palm—He made marked improvement at defensive guard; in the second half of the SPA game he was brilliant on defense. Mike Hollcrn—All-G nfcrcncc end both ways; winner of the Williams trophy. Kent Larson—In the open field one of Blake’s hardest running halfbacks. John Patterson—A reserve center whose effort should pay off in 1956. Bill Moffett—At guard the best blocker in the offensive line. Nick Nash—An efficient assistant manager. Kent [.anon Bill Moffett John Patterson Back Row, left to riicht: Vlr. Bcttel —COOCh; Cedar—manager; Lewtnan, Elliott, Hanson, Brackett, Wilkinson. (leer—assistant manager; Mr. Van Santvoord—coach. Skco.no Row: Troxcll, T. Adams. Madsen, Manning, Lahr, Green. Kilgore. Third Row: Dayton. Shaw, D. Plimpton, R. Hoffman, Winslow, Aust. D. Crosby, McDonald. Front Row: R. Owen, McFarlane, Middlemist, Roberts. Merchant, Hcathcotc, Smullen, Porter. W. McCarthy. G. Sedgwick. I J. V. FOOTBALL Mr. Van Santvoord’s and Mr. Bcttcl's Junior Varsity football team finished another goixl season, although the won-lost record was not as spectacular as in some past years. The record was not quite such a departure from the past as one might think when you consider that the J.V.’s played three Varsity-loaded teams; one of these, Washburn, was composed entirely of Varsity men. Under the leadership of Co-captains, Joel Hcathcotc anil Louis Merchant, the Little Bears met their stiffest opjxxsition in many years. Remembering the 12-12 ball game of a year ago, an eager team trounced Glen Lake 27-7. Their team didn't have the power anil snap of last year's, which has contributed two boys to Vocational’s ’55 Varsity squad; but nevertheless they proved able foes. Blake’s play looked gixxl; however, indications were that much would have to be done to prepare for upcoming games. In the next game a hardhitting Washburn eleven dumped Blake 37-0. Blake spirit showed itself as the Millers could score only two touchdowns after the first quarter. The Little Bears were definitely outclassed by the opponents, but the fact that they fought back harder than ever under great pressure increased team spirit and confidence tremendously. A powerful Minnehaha team next faced the J.V.’s. After an early Minnehaha tally Blake fought back with a 65 yard touchdown march inspired by Joel Heath- cote, but failed in the conversion attempt by inches. In this game the Little Bears waited too long to catch fire, and it cost them their first conference loss since the inception of the M.I.S.L. An aroused Blake team then journeyed to Concordia to win 32-0 with Plimpton, Heathcote, Shaw, and McFarlane scoring. The team worked more as a unit than in previous games. Ned Dayton kept the opposition off balance, as he did during the whole season, with his shrewd quarterbacking. The Little Bears next toppled Brcck 38-0. The visitors were ovcr|x)wcrcd by Blake's strong ground attack. At Bloomington, however, the J.V.'s dropped a rough and tumble game by one touchdown. The game took place in a cold dri . .lc, but this did not excuse Blake’s poor playing. Bloomington held the advantage much of the time over the Brown and White’s sloppy o Tense anil slow-reacting defense. Blake gained a one point advantage for a time on a touchdown pass to end Jerry Roberts. Despite this play, Bloomington smashed to another tally, giving them a 13-7 win. In their last game of the season the J.V.’s bounced back to trim their old rival S.P.A. 7-0 in an extremely hard-fought game. A pass to Heathcote scored the only touchdown of the game; during the rest of the game it was a defensive battle, neither team able to sustain an extended march. From any jx int everyone felt this was one of the most satisfying wins of the season. 100 i Minnehaha Thrown For a Loss. Mr. Van Santvoord and Mr. Bcttcls Coach J.V.’s. The Ninth Grade Marches on S.P.A. 101 Ninth Grade Back Row, left to right: Rattier, Shront , J. Sedgwick, R. Wilkie, Ridgeway. Deardorff, John Nelson, Beale, Knudson, W. Plimpton, Geiger, 1 . Palm—manager. Miihm.k Row: Mr. Butler—coach; Brock, Ncwhall, Kaegre, Gcusncr, Mithun, LcRoy, Masck, Platt, C. Lane. Front Row:Ensign. Luther, Hull, Rosenblatt, S. Wells, Cote. M. McCarthy, Randolph, L. Knoblauch. MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL Eighth Grade Back Row, left to right: Mr. Martin—coach: Corrigan, P. Morris. Ramsay, Dyar. La Relic, R. Caswell, Denver, Anderson, Pearson, Goldenburg, J. L. Thompson, J. E. Thompson. Middi.k Row: Skramstad, Morkcn, Simenson, Druy, S. Bergerson, Hawkinson, James Nelson, Stenson, R. Rizcr, A. Hazcn, Bowen. Front Row: S. Johnson, Burns, Holtzcrtnan, Rogers, D. Rizer, Smith, P. Pflaum, Solstad, Mecch, Donaldson. 102 Seventh Grade Hack Row, left to right: Mr. Burton—coach: R. Gage, Leonard. Pillsbury, Schmidt, Thomas, Fry, R. Wilkinson, I.undholm, Ryan. Mr. Miller—coach. Mio� i.K Row: HarbatMS—manager; Duffy. Etnrich. Richards, Hallman. McCaffery. Fine, Davis. Goldncr, Arthur. Mackav. Front Row: Lindsay. Tobin, P. Ncwhall. F. Clifford. Pence. D. Ilazen. P. Wells. Plass, 1). Hall, R Levy, R. Widdess. NINTH GRADE FOOTBALL The Ninth Grade coaches, Mr. Butler and Mr. Horton, were pleased to have such a well-rounded team this year. Halfback John Gessncr was outstanding, scoring all but one of the touchdowns made during the season. The owning game was a 7-6 win over a tough Glen Lake team; St. Phillips, however, proved too strong by beating the Ninth Graders 13-7 in their next game. The Glen Lake team fought Blake to a 14-14 tic in a well-played game. Edina handed the Ninth Graders their worst defeat by dumping them 20-7. The last game of the season, however, was probably the most satisfying one: by decisively overjKjwcr-ing their traditional rivals, S.P.A., a successful season was assured. Despite a few setbacks, the Ninth Graders showed a lot of spirit in coming a long way during the season. EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL A sizeable but quick moving line gave the Eighth Graders a fairly respectable record, consisting of two wins, three ties, and one loss. A 12-12 tic with Glen Lake began the season, followed by a 7-7 tic with Edina. Finally catching fire, Blake dumped Breck 14-6. In their next game with Glen Lake, the Eighth Graders lost a hard-fought game 13-0. They beat Breck 21-7, but finished up the season by ticing Edina 12-12. Backs Brad Dyar and Dean Rizer did a good job throughout the season. The line was one of the bigges' in years and was eager to learn. The coaches, Mr. Martin and Mr. Edic, believe the team made much improvement during the season. SEVENTH GRADE FOOTBALL The Seventh Grade football team, under the guidance of Mr. Miller and Mr. Burton, had only a fair season, winning three and losing three games. A 7-0 win over Glen Lake started the season off to a fast start, but in their second game an Edina eleven beat Blake 14-0. Breck fell victim to Blake's single wing attack 20-0. In their second contest with Glen Lake the Seventh Graders didn’t fare so well, losing a 7-0 game. In their last two games of the season, the First Formers beat Breck and lost to Edina by scores of 20-12 and 19-0 respectively. Although the record was not the best, the team, eager and cooperative, learned a lot o' football. 103 BASKETBALL Blake’s varsity basketball team experienced another winning season under the tutelage of Coach Harold Lundholm; the Hilltoppcrs won eleven games and dropped seven for a third place finish in the Minnesota Independent School League. Blake captured third place honors in the league tournament, which was held for the second consecutive year at the Bethel College gymnasium. The past season was the fourth year Blake has participated in the M.I.S.L. The Bears finished fourth in 1953. second in 1954, and third in both 1955 and 1956. Pillsbury was Blake’s first victim of the season; the visitors were outmanned from the opening whistle and lost to the Hilltoppcrs 58-47. Blake lost their next two games to Breck anti Southwest by disheartening scores of 60-39 and 44-30, respectively. These games brought to a close the pre-Christmas schedule for the Bears. The squad practiced throughout Christmas vaca- tion, determined to improve upon their 1-2 record. After the holidays the Blake squad, which rang up four straight victories, bore little resemblance to the team which dropped two of their first three games. Jim Lane dropped three of four clutch free throws in the closing seconds to give the Hilltoppcrs a 45-41 victory over Concordia. Excellent team rebounding anil a balanced scoring attack gave Blake a well-deserved 67-52 victory over Shattuck. Captain John Egermayer led the way with fifteen points; in this game the Hilltoppcrs had four men in double figures. Blake overpowered Lester Prairie 56-43 and defeated S.P.A. 47-39. Blake faced Minnehaha in the long awaited game which was the peak of their mid-season comeback. The Bears led at halftime 33-29, but were unable to keep pace with the Indians in the second half. The home-standing Red and White won 68-56. Back Row, left to right: Mr. H. Lundholm-coach, Wilkinson, Myhr, Haugrn, Dow-manager. Sf.cond Row: Widdes , Schober. Maeder, Scheming. Fko.nt Row: T. Caswell, Lane, Kgcrniayer-raptain, Morgan, Jim Priest. 104 The Hilltoppcrs opened the second half of their league schedule with victories over Pillsburv, 50-30, and Brcck, 57-48. In the victory over Brcck john Egcr-maycr and Nick Widdess tallied fifteen points each, and Glenn Schobcr tallied thirteen to pace another balanced attack. The next week Blake suffered a humiliating 66-21 loss to the State Catholic Champions from Dc LaSalle. The Bears rebounded from their defeat by the Islanders to tip Concordia 60-52. John Haugen kept Blake in the ball game with his twelve points. Blake traveled to Shattuck and suffered a discouraging 66-49 defeat, but the men of Coach Lundholm rebounded to defeat S.P.A. 64-33. In the final game of the regular season Blake lost to Minnehaha 59-45. Blake dumped Pillsbury 54-39 in the opening round of the M.I.S.L. basketball tournament at Bethel College; Widdess and Captain Egermayer paved the way with seventeen and sixteen points, respectively. On the following evening the Hilltoppcrs dropped a heartbreaking 55-48 overtime decision to Shattuck’s league champions. Blake led throughout the game, but the Shads pulled up to tic the count at the end of regulation play at 44 all. Blake failed to score a field goal in the overtime period, and Shattuck won 55-48. In the final game of the season, an anticlimactic one at that, Blake won third place in the tournament by edging Concordia 59-45. In post game ceremonies Captain John Egermayer was awarded a berth on the all-tournament team. Previously John had won a place on the all-conference team. He was Blake’s leading scorer in addition to being an excellent leader on and off the Boor. Kgermayer scores for Bbke. Bl.ikc scrambles for ball in Brcck game. Glenn Schobcr, Eddie Maeder, and Nick Widdess received honorable mention on the all-conference team. Glenn was the league’s top rcboundcr and the club's fourth leading scorer. He is one of seven seniors who will be sorely missed next year. Ed Maeder, another senior, was Blake’s strongest defensive player. He was an excellent outside shot, the team's third highest point-getter. Six-fot, two-inch forward Nick Widdess was a strong scorer and rcboundcr and a valuable defensive man. He should have an excellent year next season. At the annual Winter Sports Dinner John Egermayer was re-elected captain of next year s cage squad. With three of five starters, Egermayer, Widdess and Lane, returning next year, and with lettermen Schocn-ing and Wilkinson available at the other two starting j ositions, Coach Harold Lundholm should have a nucleus for a team which will once again be a contender for the league title. J. V. BASKETBALL On the opening day of practice seventeen boys from last year's J.V. and ninth grade squads appeared on the door. They were John Price, Joel Hcathcote, Jim Berglund, Lee Anderson, Jerry Roberts, Bill Gross, Alee Janes, Dave Bergerson, Jim Aust, Darrell Elliott, Rod Madsen, Bill Shaw, Jerry Manning, Ed Haugland, Marshall Lewman, and Ernie Lampe. The team met Pillsbury as their first opponent and defeated them 29-10. The following week Blake traveled to Brcck and won 43-26. At the end of normal playing time in their next game with Southwest, the score was tied. John Price carried the team to victory by scoring eight points in the overtime. Concordia invaded Blake but lost to their hosts 35-14. The Hilltoppcrs met with their first defeat at the hands of Ramsey 44-i5. For a night game the J.V. traveling squad went to Lester Prairie. Pulling ahead in the last quarter, Blake won 28-23. Blake made 21 baskets in their next game with S.P.A. and won 46-24. The next week the team played Minnehaha. The score wavered until the final quarter when the Indians shot ahead to win by eight points, 36-28. The Jayvccs then found themselves facing Ramsey for a second time. In the fourth quarter Ramsey rallied to defeat the J.V. cagcrs 43-35. Blake hit their low of the season when they lost to Dc LaSalle 63-20. At Concordia strong rebounding gave Blake the win, 29-25. The team next met anti defeated an improved S.P.A. squad 27-21. In a game which was the climax of the season, Minnehaha invaded Blake. The score was close throughout the contest, but the Indians made a basket in the closing seconds to win 31-30. Throughout the season the boys worked hard and kept their spirits high. The season ended with a record of nine wins and five losses. For this successful season the members of the Junior Varsity squad would like to thank Coach Pollock and Coach Butler for their skillful coaching and patience during the season. Back Row, left to right: Gccr-Managcr, Gross, Shaw. Price. Second Row: Mr. Butler-coach, Aust, Elliott. Anderson. Mr. Pollock-coach. Front Row: Roberts, Berglund, Drake-captain, Hcathcote. 106 Back Row. i.Krr to bkjht: Kclm. Palm, I). Morris. Knoblauch, R. Owen. S. I’flaum-managcr Midih.f. Row: V. Lewis, Johnson, Forster, captain; Perkins,Bean, McFarlane. Front Row: I). Plimpton, Rattner, Cote, W. Plimpton. M. Hoffman. SWIMMING Under the leadership of Coach Johnny Hartmann the tankmen finished a successful season with twelve wins and six losses. They splashed to a 62-15 victory in their first meet with University High. The Shattuck meet, however, was a different story. Blake held the Shads until the final relay, which gave the boys from Faribault the victory, 40-36. The Brown and White easily dumped Cretin 59-12 in a home meet. Hopkins also fell 44-22 in the Hilltoppcrs’ next meet. South- Coacii John Hartmann west, despite their tw’o city champs, lost to a better-balanced Blake team 48-30. Jon Forster paced the Hilltoppcrs to a 63-25 win over Pillsbury. An extremely powerful St. Paul Wilson team swamped Blake 58-19. The Brown and White then suffered a discouraging defeat at the hands of St. Thomas, 32-45. Bob Hoffman was the only individual taking a first, but the relay team won the final event. Blake bounced back to dunk West by a score of 44-34 in a hard-fought meet. In their second meet with Shattuck, the tankmen were plagued with missed turns; but there can l c no excuses. Shattuck was the stronger team and won 58-19. Cretin fell victim to Blake 49-25 in the swimming team’s next effort. The Brown and White next won a decisive victory over Pillsbury 52-35. Bob ami Mike Hoffman were the only two men to emerge victorious from the 26-51 defeat at the hands of St. Paul Wilson. The tankmen edged out a much-improved Hopkins team 42-35 in the last relay, and copped another victory as they smashed University High 44-23. How'cver, Blake could not deny a 25-58 victory to St. Thomas in the last meet of the season. 107 HOCKEY With nine returning lettermcn anti a number of good prospects from last year’s Junior Varsity, Mr. Van Santvoord looked forward to a successful season. His hopes were fulfilled when, at the end of the season, the team turned in the best record in six years: 14 wins, five losses, anil one tic. In the opening contest of the season Blake played a hard game with Minnetonka. Going into the third period with a 1-0 lead, it appeared that the Hilltoppcrs would emerge victorious. However, Skcctcr Hawkin-son, All-lake Conference center, put in three goals for the Skippers to lead his team to a 3-1 victory. Three days later Blake out-lasted the Wayzata team and won 2-1. A day later Blake completely overwhelmed a weak Hopkins team 10-1. The highlight of the vacation was a victory over the powerful Alumni. It was a close game all the way, with Blake getting the edge in the second overtime 5-4. On January 3 Blake dropj ed its first M.I.S.L. game 4-2 to Brcck on their ice. However, the Bears bounced back to crush Concordia 10-4. On the following Friday Blake was host to the always dangerous Shattuck squad. Blake outplayed her throughout the game and won 8-1. In the next game Blake again defeated Hopkins 5-1. In another non-conference game Blake managed a 3-3 tieadlock with the scrappy Rochester team. Returning to league play, Blake defeated S.F.A. 5-0 and managed to squeeze by Minnehaha in overtime 3-2. In the return match with Rochester on their indoor rink Blake again won in overtime. Blake outplayed the Rochester squad, but three quick goals kept Rochester in the game. The contest was decided after only 6 seconds of the overtime with Blake on top 5-4. Again in league play the team stopped Brcck 3-1. The last j criod of the game was played with almost an inch of snow on the ice but Blake managed to preserve its early lead. In the next game Blake defeated S.P.A. 6-2, although the game was much closer than the score indicates. In the second game with Concordia Blake was an easy victor 7-2. Back Row, left to ri«ht: Peck. K. I .arson, Smith. Moffett, Sheldon, Kcklund. Suco.vn Row: Nash. Miller, Hansen, D. Crosby, Adams. Front Row: Patterson. Merchant, Hollern-captain, Mr. Van Santvoord-coach, Ritchie, Dayton. Absent: Larson-manafter. 108 Sheldon faces off for Blake. With two league games left in the season Blake stood a chance to be conference champions. However, the team had difficulty putting the puck in the net and lost two close games. At Shattuck the Shads, desiring revenge for the earlier defeat and wanting the championship, beat the Hilltoppcrs 3-2. In the Minnehaha game Blake again lost 3-1. The regular season had been completed and Blake was second in the M.I.S.L. with a 7-3 record. The Private School Tournament proved to be the highlight of the season for the team. In the first game Blake earned a 3-2 decision in overtime. In the second game Blake again met its arch-rival, Shattuck. The Bears played their best game of the season and defeated the Shads decisively in overtime. In the finals Blake was the opponent of the mighty Cretin team, which boasted a near perfect record with 16 shutouts. Blake scored first early in the game. Cretin came back later in the period to tic the score. Then, midway in the second period, Cretin scored three goals in less than three minutes to lead 4-1. The Blake team fought back valiantly to score again with the final reading: Blake 2-Crctin 4. Chuck Ritchie was named to the All-Tournament team for his brilliant 5 goal effort in the three games. A1 Peck, spectacular in the nets with 36 saves against Cretin, also earned the honor. On March 8 at the Winter Sports dinner, Mr. Van Santvoord named fifteen lettermen. Captain Mike Hollern was chosen a member of the All-Conference team and also won the Dartmouth Hockey Trophy for the most valuable player on the team. The captains for next year are Bill Moffett and Chuck Ritchie. Adams mobbed by teammates after winning goal. J. V. HOCKEY This year’s J.V. Hockey team was made up of several Juniors, many Sophomores, and one Freshman. The first line was composed of Tom Smullen and Bob Jacobsen at the wings and Tim Brackett at center. At defense the team had Chris Rcinhard and Clark Winslow. Tom Green and Chris Brown alternated at goalie with Brown playing most of the time. lien Troxcll, Chuck Faegre, and Bob Fliegel made up the second line. George Sedgewick and Walt Baskcrville were on this defense. During Christmas vacation the J.V. had two games and won both very easily. The team beat Patrick Henry 9-2 and Minnetonka 10-1. The number of goals made for Blake was evenly distributed among her players. Then the regular season started, and Blake faced Hopkins. Blake defeated Hopkins very handily 10-1. There the scoring was also quite even among the players. Blake then travelled to S.P.A. where she was over- come 2-0 by a well-organized, j owcrful J.V. team. Blake defeated a strong Edina team 5-1 in a very rough game there. Bob Jacobsen scored two goals and Tom Smullen one. On a visit to Minnehaha Blake lost 2-1. In a return game with S.P.A. at Blake the J.V. team was beaten 2-1 with Tim Brackett getting Blake’s lone goal. The return games with Edina and Minnehaha were postponed because of warm weather. Through the help and excellent coaching of Mr. Martin and by the untiring efforts of every player on the squad, the Blake J.V. team won four games and lost two. The team’s leading scorers were Bob Jacobsen, Tim Brackett, and 1‘om Smullen. Almost everyone on the team scored at least one goal. The J.V. team gives thanks to its coaches, Mr. Martin and Mr. Heald, for their instructive help and understanding. Hack Row, left to right: Stevens-manager. Kilgore. Rudd. Baskerville. Brown. Srconu Row: Jacobsen, Faegre, Mtegel. Smullen, Green. Fmont Row: Brackett, Winslow. G. Sedgwick. Mr. Martin-coach, Rcinhard, Troxcll. no Hack Row, left to right: Mr. Edic-coach; Hcrgluml, J. Lane. K. Larson. Patterson, Knoblauch, Bergerud-assistant manager; Mr. Horton-coacli. Middle Row: Schoening. Hollcrn, Benton, Macder-captain; Haugen, My hr, Morgan. Schober. Front Row: Elliott, Kgermaycr, Wilkinson, Hansen, Aust, D. Plimpton, Dow, manager. BASEBALL At the start of the season, Coach Edic was happy to welcome hack eight returning lettermen to his squad. The coaches scheduled many practice games to give the hoys the necessary practice and experience for victory. The starting line-up found Mike Hollcrn behind the plate, Ed Maeder at first, Kent Larson on second, and Bob Mvhr at third. John Egermayer and Jim Lane alternated between pitcher and shortstop. In the outfield John Patterson played right, John Haugen was at center and Bud Schoening in left. At the beginning of the season, Blake's prospects looked better than they have in years. In the opener they drubbed S.P.A. 11-2. In the next game, against Pills-bury, the boys had batting practice, defeating them 18-4. After their victory over Minnehaha 9-4, the roof fell in against Wayzata. Blake was defeated 11-2, although the team continued to fight even in the darkest hour. With a record of three wins and one defeat, the team is confident that they can continue their winning trend. They have a hard schedule to complete, but if they keep up the powerful hitting, they can go to a conference championship. Baseball has been waning at Blake the past few years, but this year it appears to be stronger than ever. Players look on during a tense moment at Pillsbury. Ill GOLF Because of poor weather at the beginning of the season, the Golfers have hail a rough time. Playing at the Minikahila Club, they hope to improve as the season progresses. So far they have a record of one win and two defeats, hut they still have many matches to play. In their first match they soundly defeated S.P.A., WVl to Vi, hut then fell victim to Minnehaha 5Vi to 6Vi. The Shads also edged them 5 to 7. The team is made up of Boh Holton, jack Price, Chuck Geer, Bill Drake. The Minikahda group also includes lX n )ohnson, Alee janes, and Mike Dorn. These latter usually practice three days a week under Mr. Glenn. Bob Holton and jack Price have been fighting for number one position. Both hoys arc capable of shooting in the seventies. Plans arc now under way for the Flannery Cup play-off. This year’s favorites arc Price and Holton. Blake has a powerful team, and with the advent of warmer weather, the prospects for victory should improve. As the end of the season draws to a dose, the team would like to thank Mr. Glenn for his patience and his great contribution to the team’s success. Back Row. uirr to right: Mr. Pollock-coach; Adams. Crosby. Priest-captain; Ritchie. Peek. I-rost Row: Bennett. Jacobson, Ridgway, Gross, Ecklund. TENNIS Although it is still early in the season, the prospers for this year’s Varsity Tennis team arc very good. Considering the number of younger boys on the squad, the team has been doing very well. At the beginning of the season only four boys were assured positions. Jim Priest, this year’s captain, cinched the first singles spot. Following closely behind him at second singles was Tim Adams, a Sophomore. At third singles posi-ton was Chuck Ritchie, a Junior. A returnee for the doubles department was Dave Crosby, another Sophomore. At this point of the season he is teamed with Bob Jacobsen for second doubles. Alan Peck and Jim Ridgway form a very capable first doubles combina- tion. Trying for positions on the starting seven arc Bill Gross, Tom Bennett, and Phil Ecklund. The team started the season by going to S.P.A. and won 3-2. The next opponent was Edina, who reversed the previous score and beat the Hilltoppers 3-2. Blake handily defeated Minnehaha 5-0, but lost to Shat-tuck, 2-3. With over ten games left in the season, the team is confident of a good season. The Varsity thanks Mr. Pollock for working with us so diligently. With many younger boys already on the squad or gaining exigence, the outlook for the future of Blake tennis is bright. 113 Back Row, left to right: S. Larson-nunaRcr; Randolph, J. Sedgwick, Ge� � ner, Ma ck, R. Hoffman, Kempf. D. Morris. Madsen, Wilkie. Mr. Heald-coach; Cedcr-asst. manager. Middle Row: Middlcmist. Robert . W. McCarthy, McDonald. Connolly. Sheldon, Smullcn, G. Sedgwick, Porter. Front Row: R. Owen, Moffett, Papandreoo, Miller. Fellows-co-captain: Mr. Bcttds-coach; Caswell-co-captain; Smith, W. Lewis. Heathcote, Perkin . Absent: Fischer. Shaw. TRACK Last year the Blake trackmen began the season as the youngsters in the conference, but ended as the champions. This year they have a big job ahead in retaining their title. Co-captains Tom Caswell and Greg Fellows arc leading the team to this goal. Aiding them arc returning lettermen, Bob Owen, Joel Heath-cote, Todd Miller, Ted Perkins, Nick Widdcss, 'lorn Kempf, and Bill MofTct. Blake entered the Private-Parochial Meet after only two days of practice, but made a fine showing. Blake placed in almost everything they entered. Three men broke the school record: Tom Caswell won the 60-yd. dash in 6.5 seconds; Bill Moffct won the shot put with 42' 11 ; Nick Widdcss high-jumped 5' 11 . In addition, MacDonald placed fourth in low hurdles, Perkins fifth. Heathcote and Owen took fifth in the high hurdles and half-mile respectively. Because of this fine performance, Blake took third in the meet. In a practice meet with Hopkins, Joel Heathcote, Greg Fellows, )ohn Gcssncr, and Bob Owen were among the winners for Blake. The two teams were neck and neck throughout the meet, but Blake held the edge before the relay. Hopkins won this event to tic the meet at 58-58. A triangular Blakc-Mound-Bloomington meet next tested Blake’s strength. Bill Moffct was a double winner in shot and discus. Tom Caswell also won two, the 100 and 220. Heathcote, Perkins, and Gcssncr swept the low hurdles. In this meet Basil Papandrcou bettered the school broad jump mark with a jump of 18' 11 . At the end of the meet Blake was the victor with 6OV2 points. Mound 52Vz, and Bloomington 28. The Hilltoppcrs gained revenge by completely trouncing an inexperienced Shattuck team, 76-37. Heathcote broke the school mark in high hurdles by running in 17.4 seconds. Blake has six meets remaining, but Coaches Chub Bettels and Jack Heald hope that the stress of this year’s increased work schedules will meet the demands of Blake’s increased schedule. Participation is no problem for the coaches; seventy-five boys arc working for varsity jxwitions. Each morning as the trackmen come to school, they note the progress on the new track. It should be completed before the end of the season. This track is a prize won by last year’s team, a team emlxxlicd with the fighting spirit necessary for a champion. This team has that spirit, and as it improves with each meet, the conference championship seems closer and closer. 114 M.I.S.L. mile ch;imp, co-captain Greg Fellows, warms up before run. Nick Widdess jumps 5'll at State Meet. Co-captain Tom Caswell, three year conference sprint champ, sits in the blocks. 1955 SPRING SPORTS EVENTS BASEBALL Blake Opponents Chaska at Blake 0 13 Minnehaha at Minnehaha 7 11 S. P. A. at S. P. A. 12 2 Concordia at Concordia 2 17 Shattuck at Blake 8 13 Pillsbury at Pillsbury no game Wayzata at Wayzata 6 2 Chaska at Chaska 0 1 Brcck at Brcck 4 8 Minnehaha at Blake 7 17 Pillsbury at Blake 17 8 Concordia at Blake 8 13 Shattuck TENNIS at Shattuck 10 Blake 2 Opponents West at Blake 3 2 Edina at Edina 3 2 Minnetonka at Blake 5 0 St. Louis Park at Blake 5 0 Minnehaha at Minnehaha 5 0 S. P. A. at S. P. A. 2 3 Concordia at Concordia 5 0 Shattuck at Blake 0 5 S. P. A. at Blake 1 4 Southwest at Blake 1 4 Minnetonka at Minnetonka 4 1 Minnehaha at Blake 4 1 Edina at Blake 3 2 Concordia at Blake 5 0 Shattuck at Shattuck 1 4 TRACK Mound-Wayzata-Blakc-Minnctonka at Mound Blake—third Blakc-Minnconka-Hopkins Blake—third S. P. A.-Blakc-Concordia at Macalestcr College Blake—first St John's Relays at St. John's College Blake—5 17 S. P. A.-Blakc-Minnchaha at Macalcster College Blake—54 4 Minnehaha-4514 S. P. A.-40 1 3 Blakc-Orono-Bloomington Blake—74 1 3 Bloomington—43 1 3 Orono—22 1 3 Blakc-Shattuck at Shattuck Blake—first M. 1. S. L. Conference Meet at Carlcton College Blake—first GOLF Minnehaha at Blake Blake 11 Opponents 1 S. P. A. at Blake 1154 54 Brcck at Blake 12 0 Shattuck at Blake 7 5 Wayzata at Blake 6 6 Concordia at Blake 1154 54 Brcck at Brcck 1154 54 Minnehaha at Minnehaha 354 854 Concordia at Concordia 11 1 West at West 10 2 S. P. A. at S. P. A. 11 1 Shattuck at Shattuck 254 954 116 1956 SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE BASEBALL April 11—Wayzata at Blake April 13—Blake at S. P. A. April 16—Blake at Pillsbury April 20—Minnehaha at Blake April 23—Brcck at Blake April 25—Eden Prairie at Blake April 30—Concordia at Blake May 4 —Pillsbury at Blake May 7 —Blake at Brcck May 11—Blake at Shattuck May 14—Blake at Minnehaha May 18—Alumni at Blake May 21—S. P. A. at Blake May 24—Blake at Concordia TENNIS April 13—Blake at S. P. A. April 16—Blake at Edina April 20—Minnehaha at Blake April 24—Shattuck at Blake April 27—Minnetonka at Blake April 30—Concordia at Blake May 3 —Edina at Blake May 7 —St. Louis Park at Blake May 11—Blake at Shattuck May 14—Blake at Minnehaha May 18—Alumni at Blake May 21—S. P. A. at Blake May 24—Blake at Concordia GOLF April 18—Blake at S. P. A. April 20—Minnehaha at Blake April 23—Brcck at Blake April 24—Shattuck at Blake April 30—Concordia at Blake May 7 —Blake at Brcck May II—Blake at Shattuck May 14—Blake at Minnehaha May 18—Alumni at Blake May 21—S. P. A. at Blake May 24—Blake at Concordia TRACK April 20—Quadrangular at Mound (Blake, Wayzata, Mound, Minnetonka) April 24—Quadrangular at Blake (Blake, Brcck, Shattuck, Dc LaSalle) April 27—Triangular at Edina (Blake, Edina, Minnetonka) May 1 —Triangular at Macalcster College (Blake, S. P. A., Concordia) May 5 —St. John’s Relays at St. John’s College May 11—Dual Meet (Blake, Shattuck) May 16—Triangular at Blake (Blake, Brcck, Concordia) May 18—Triangular at Macalcster College (Blake, Minnehaha, S. P. A.) May 25—M.I.S.L. Conference Meet at Carlcton College 117 lii E i R m The final section . . . Senior Room fight results . . . effects of a Blake School education . .. class polls... lens shots . . . Mothers’ Association . . . The Acknowledgement .. . with regards, the Editors. I Call o-pan 1 FEATURES SENIOR ROOM FIGHT RESULTS Hamiltonians vs. Jeffersonians First day— Hamiltonians hold Senior Room in pitched battle. Second day— Jeffersonians rout Hamiltonians as Hams” defect. Third day— Mr. Cleveland clamps legal blockade on Senior Room. Pillow Fights First day— Forster challenges the Senior Class. Bennett loses his head. Mad Mac thrashes Tiger into submission. Second day— Mr. Cleveland steps in. He who hits last hits hardest.” Casualties— Dave Boy’s Ivy Tic in tatters. Coach’s four-year sweater retired from action. Miller’s money belt sacrificed as tourniquet. New York Times Fights First day— News of the Week in Review assigned for tomorrow. “If you guys don’t want this paper leave it here in my room. Second day— Senior Class rushes from the lunch room to the encounter. The faculty kicks down the Senior Room wall to reclaim the paper. The Omnipresent Mr. Cleveland. Casualties— Schob’s thumb broken—out of Physics for a month. Ed loses his brother's Wildroot bottle. Firscht Aid applied to Fellows. 120 BEFORE AFTER EFFECTS OF A BLAKE SCHOOL EDUCATION Before Here is the personification of innocence and youth; the paragon of goodness and undefiled beauty. This picture, taken on his entrance into Blake, shows the simple, childlike expression of youth, unburdened by the cares of this cruel world. Ignorance is indeed bliss. Cleanshaven, unmarked by the ravages of school life, we see him pensive, thoughtful, his eyes heavenward, his meditations, celestial. Afier Alas—this is indeed the same boy. Forgive us, not the same—slothful, bleary-eyed, defiant yet unrelenting, vile weed dangling from his mouth, he presents a sorry contrast of his former self. See what Blake has done to him. Note the grim, sadistic smile on his bearded physiognomy. Gaze at the crumpled hat, itself representative of the vagabond it adorns. Gone arc the innocent pleasures of youth. Alas, we know him well. May his wicked soul find |)cacc. 121 CALL O P Grouchicst Biggest free loader Smoothest Laziest Best all-around fellow Most respected Best athlete Wittiest Best dressed Sloppiest Biggest cater Favorite TV program Favorite extracurricular activity Favorite out-of-school activity Favorite place to take a date Best place to spend Friday afternoon Best way to skip Favorite entertainment Favorite hang-out Favorite beverage Favorite activity during chapel Favorite magazine Favorite book Favorite team Best actor or actress of the year Best movie of the year Form VI Miller; Haugen Benton; Myhr Maedcr Hollcrn Benton Lowry Hollcrn Smith Carl; not Fischer Forster Tic: Caswell 6c Lewis Angel Goes to Sleep Listening to Coach Working on term paper Home; Prospect Hills Edina Go to Knoll wood; follow Fischer’s instructions “Hate Sessions;” Cannon’s Reperatory Players Venice Cafe Milk of Magnesia Watching Kclm Playboy” M C; “You and Your Baby 1st string Sat. morning “Flying Saucer Girl “Monika;” The Witch” Favorite politician Prime Minister of Turkey (inserted for Basil’s sake) Favorite comedian Art Carney Most opportune time to get homework done During class Best excuse for neglected homework Procrastination (inserted for Ers’s sake) Form V Nash; Gross Widdess Sheldon Brown Larson Lane Larson Heathcotc In our class? Haw! Brown Ecklund “Sgt. Bilko” Glee Club Cannon’s Girl Watching Auto-Park Home Fake a holiday Women Kwiky Half 6c half: HC1 and nicotine Picking gum off the seats Confidential” “Return of You-Know-Who East Flat Bush Roller Queens “Mr. Magoo ; Forster “Rebel Without A Cause Not Fischer Andrews; Phil Silvers At breakfast Short chapel service 122 AN POLL Form IV Form III Form II Form I Elliot; Plimpton Faegre Carlson Widdess Dayton Mithun J. E. Thompson Ncwhall Winslow Holton Clifford Goldncr Rcinhard Palm Ramsey Hoffman Kilgore Seed Donaldson Barbatsis Adams Not Rankin; Holton Hawkeye Lundholm Morris Gessner Dyar Owen Troxcll, Green Luther Hazen Pfundcr McEachran Wilkie Bcrglund Cornelius Price Knoblauch Solstad Wells Madsen Idstrom Deaver Hallman Weather Bird” “Winky Dink 6c You Robin the Hood Crusader Rabbit None Sleeping Wising-off to Seniors Sports Sleeping Women Girl watching Building snow forts Woodhill Golf Course Submarine races Anywhere but a Blake dance Bench 32—Central Park My girl's house Ronnie’s Mr. Cleveland’s office Home sleeping Get sick! Be sick one day, call office Hope, hop, heave from anywhere next day Fake a hcadcold or knife wound Alvin Cultural Theatre Gladitorial Events Radio 6c TV Movies Persian Palms Fred’s Fruit Juice Bar The boiler room Anywhere but school Donald Duck Soft Drinks Sauerkraut juice Blake’s scrambled eggs Mike Fink Special Studying vocab Cracking knuckles Itching Making supply of spitballs Any photography annual “Mad “True “Popular Mechanics Teen-age Fairy Tales Not Arundel” 10 Ways to be a Grease “Green Fang”; Answer Book —7th Grade Math Slippery Rock Teachers Intramural Tigers Duck Hill Black Sox Browns James Dean Kim Novak Mac Bush; Clark Stable Gabby Hayes “Picnic “Crusader Hood ; Guys 5c Molls “Head ’em off at the pass” Trouble With Harry Stevenson Senator Snort Ike Stalin; Frankenstein Myself Rosenblatt Lassie Me, of course Between phone calls Last period When near Hawkinson Homework ? Had to get caught up first, sir! Old friend died last night Grandma was sick 6c asked me to watch rasslin’ for her Didn’t understand assignment 123 ‘Two bits, four bits . . . 'Whcre'd that acc come from.1' The River-Rat comes up from the engine room for air. 125 ‘Un ... Deux ... Trois.” Princess Mary. Schob grabs the rebound, 126 ‘Thats’ ten ‘units’ you owe me.” 129 130 Everyone reaches for the pot. Hi-ya Schoen. Basil learns the American way. “Let’s clear out the flotsam!” 131 132 mm • 134 135 Cas determines line of attack. . . and now I’d like lo play a little number for you.” One, two, three, heave! wear a f lay I ex. 137 “Oh Tony, you're so far. It's been a long lime. Brown surveys Junior School goodies. 138 139 141 MOTHERS' ASSOCIATION “The object of this Association shall be to aid in maintaining a spirit of cooperation between the faculty, parents and students, and in establishing standards which shall be for the highest interests of Blake School and its students. This is from the constitution of the Senior Blake Mothers’ Association. All mothers of Senior School students arc members, and all help whenever necessary. There arc some traditional duties such as acting as hostesses at the Form Dinners, teas and open houses, and planning flower arrangements for Vespers and Commencement. Chaperones for Blake dances arc also provided through this association. This year we voted to raise our annual dues to five dollars. By so doing we were happily able to provide travel expenses for a foreign student as well as a half-scholarship for a local boy. The two regular meetings and teas were held on December first and April twenty-fifth. The Executive Board met twice during the year. The Form Mothers for 1955-56 were: 1—Mrs. Leo Pflaum II—Mrs. Stewart Widdess III— Mrs. Randolph Harrison IV— Mrs. William Morris, Jr. V— Mrs. Donald Hcathcotc VI— Mrs. Elmer Benton The officers of the Mothers’ Association were: President—Mrs. Robert Priest Senior Vice-President—Mrs. John Palm junior Vice-President—Mrs. Harry Schocning Secretary—Mrs. Nathan Plimpton Treasurer—Mrs. Ward Lewis It was a pleasure indeed to work with the mothers and the faculty this year. In every respect they gave cheerful and generous cooperation whenever asked. Miss Lillian Bcrglund (who has “retired, but who is still graciously helping us out) and Mrs. Joan Ferreira, the new dietitian, were the prime factors in making our parties and dinners so attractive. Much thanks is due them. And to Mr. Cleveland we arc most grateful for his advice and his constant go xl humor. 142 Mrs. Robert Priest nowledc ment This 1956 CALL O’ PAN was brought out through the united efforts of various people who gave freely of their time that the many difficulties contingent in publishing this book might Ik overcome. The editors of this CALL O’ PAN would like to express their gratitude to the following people: Mr. S. Keller Pollock, the Publications advisor, who spent a great deal of time helping us straighten out the many problems which continually arose; Mr. Percy Hopkins of Empire Engraving Company, who oftentimes was forced to make engravings from | oor quality pictures but somehow always seemed to come up with sharp, dear reproductions; Mr. foe Kirley of Lumberman Publishing Company, who, besides giving advice on setting up the book, did the actual printing; Mr. Rick Lcana of the Dayton Company, who took not only the Senior portrait pictures but also any organization pictures which we needed; Mr. Bud Mjos of the A. |. Dahl Company, who helped plan the cover for this book and gave freely his advice on binding it; Bill Gross, Bob Owen, ferry Roberts, and Steve Lewis, who not only wrote numerous articles for these pages, but also did a very large share of the typing; Nick Nash, Earl Crabb, Tex Hull and Mike Fitzsimmons of Fitzic Fotos Inc., who contributed many of the informal pictures in this book; the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune for several sports shots; Greg Fellows, Steve Larson, John Patterson, Kent Larson, and Tad Sheldon, who covered the business and advertising end of the publications work: The Publications Board for their help in assigning, writing, and collecting articles; And finally those friends and supporters of Blake who have shown their confidence in and respect for Blake School by advertising in her 1956 CALL O’ PAN. Ward Lewis, CALL O' PAN Editor Dave Fischer, Copy Editor Tony Benton, Photography Editor Mike Hollcrn, Business Manager 143 P - V° — 0 c« v r j _% e_ four Official Photographer Wc are proud of the small part wc were privileged to play in making the 1956 Call O’ Pan a success. Empire Engraving Company, Inc. Sexton Building • Minneapolis, Minnesota Compliments of 1-3-5 SPOT Beverages • Ice • Groceries Open 36S Days a Year 326 S. Minnetonka Ave. GR. 3-8321 Chicago-Lake State Bank Compliments of PETERSON SHOE STORE Deephoven, Minnesota (tyMynatulatuMtA from LAYNE-MINNESOTA CO. 3147 California St. N. E. Minneapolis, Minn. S 3 N I H D V 1VIN 3 NI 1N O Compliments of Pliam Linoleum STORES Compliment! of tflfaecAtJuu 814 Nicollet Compliments of DEEPHAVEN HARDWARE Rt. 4 GR. 7-2215 Compliments of 2720 Lyndale Ave. So. Locust 2675 Congratulations BLAKE GRADUATES KING MIDAS FLOUR MILLS MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA John G. 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