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

Text from Pages 1 - 220 of the 1957 volume:

miNNeA.poi.is public uottAOY So upon this hill wc raise the torch of our high purpose, unfurl the banner of our hope. Before Got! and all this people I dedicate the Blake School: to the building of boyhood—to the making of bodies sound and strong as these walls of adamant and oak; to the training of minds catholic anil broad as the outlook from this hill, keen as the winds that blow, clean as the heavens that arch above us; to the illuminating of spirits unselfish and loyal as the spirit of its founders. C. Bertram Newton Founders Day, 1912 We, the 1957 graduating class of Blake School, Present................. Co-editor Bill Gross Co-editor Bob Owen Photography Editor Nick Nash Business Manager John Patterson Faculty Adviser Mr. S. K. Pollock THE CALL O AN OF 1957 i El FACULTY JUNIOR SCHOOL SENIORS ORGANIZATIONS UNDERCLASSMEN ATHLETICS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tottos I’. Hkffki-Pincek, President Adrian- M. Howard, Vice President Thomas M. Crosby, Secretary Arthur C. Regan', Treasurer Atherton Bean Frederick H. Quite Donald C. Dayton John M. Hollern Dr. Lawrence M. Larson Dr. Thomas Lowry Robert L. Nash John S. Pillsbury. Jr. Edwin W. Ritchie John C. Savage Albert R. Whitman Charles K. Velie James Ford Bell ♦Charles C. Bovey ♦Elbert I... Carpenter ♦Frederick W. Clifford •George B. Clifford ♦Deceased FOUNDERS Diaries M. Case Franklin M. Crosby John Crosby ♦William H. Dunwoody ♦Edward C. Gale ♦Clive T. Jaffray ♦Charles S. Pi I Is bitty ♦David I). Tenney ♦Charles D. Velie ♦Frederick R. Wells THROUGH THE SPIRIT OF BLAKE SCHOOL AND THE SPIRIT OF ITS ALUMNI, THE PUBLICATION OF THIS Call O’Pan IS POSSIBLE. THEREFORE WE, THE SENIOR CLASS, DEDICATE THIS BOOK TO THE Blake School is a hoys' college preparatory, country day school. There is a history of the school in the B hook, a description in the catalog, and somewhere there must Ik a legal definition as well, for we arc a part of the city of Hopkins. Also we have a history, in fact fifty years of it. But—the definition, description, anil history arc not Blake School. Blake is a living thing, and as it lives it has a spirit. And this spirit, greater than, and encompassing every hoy. master, class, and team, is something intangible. It can’t Ik weighed, sold, given away—but it can he lost. What is this spirit? It is probably many things to many people. Actually it is many things to me also. To me It is the one and only Noah Foss teaching for forty-two years, retiring, and now serving as Executive Secretary of the Development Fund. It is the enthusiastic, ever-growing crowds attending our football games. It is the trustees, serving and freely giving of their time without compensation. It is an athletic official calling Pete Parks for our dates before accepting other commitments. It is the understanding and coojKration of the parents as we try to solve the never ending and always difficult problems of youth. It is the morning chapel service so sincerely and devoutly led by faculty. Student Council, and members of the senior class. It is the teams on the athletic field accepting victory and defeat with equal grace. It is the return, year after year, of members of the staff, the finest group with which any headmaster has ever been privileged to work. It is the conduct and bearing of the student body which caused one official visitor to write “admirable rapport between master anil student—well behaved and courteous boys under all circumstances—Blake School is an institution of high quality. It is the returning of alumni, young and old (or are they ever old?), their reminiscences, their continuing friendship for one another, and their never-failing support of the school. It is that which caused a school superintendent in a distant town to tell his athletic director to fill an open date “with the finest group we have ever battled against. It is Lillian Berglund who, after two years of official retirement, is still with us “because there arc so many things I still have to do. It is those generous donors who have made, and arc making all this possible. It is train officials and people on the streets of New York and Washington asking Mr. Runklc and Mr. Jcp-son, during the last year’s 6th grade trip, the name of the school these courteous and controlled boys attended. It is a little First Former silting over in the corner of a room, figuratively digging his toes in trying to master a difficult problem. It is all of those who. though no longer here, have left their stamp on this school. It is—last and perhaps least important—the long list of applicants seeking admission. Spirit is the breath of life. Prescott C. Cleveland I H1 3 H 1 T im a V H 0 I H 11 h: 4 POLLING COUNTRY” SPIRIT is BLAKE SCHOOL THE STUDENTS AND THE FACULTY THE OLD ; AND THE NEW THE SCHOLASTIC . . . . . . AND THE ATHLETIC s THE SOCIAL and the SPIRITUAL. MR. CLEVELAND Leading a capable and diverse collection of teachers such as those found at Blake requires the highest type of leadership. Blake has found this ability, plus that of an efficient administrator, in the person of Prescott Cleveland. After thirty years of exacting service in the English department, he accepted the arduous position of headmaster five years ago. Since that time his leadership, his personality, and his character have welded the whole of Blake school into a cohesive unit. He crystallizes the policy of the faculty with wisdom and decisiveness. He runs the administration with a deftness and efficiency admired by all. He transmits school policy to the students with the decisiveness of a firm man. But Mr. Cleveland is not entirely firm and strict. His policy is to talk matters over until a desirable conclusion is reached. Here, his congenial sense of humor is evidenced. He maintains a close relationship with the students, especially the Seniors. Mr. Cleveland’s helpful advice has meant much to many lx ys. In all his relationships, student, faculty, and administrative, Mr. Cleveland has shown the spirit of Blake—a spirit firm and decisive yet warm and friendly. 22 Mkkwyn Earl Parks, B.S., Director of Athletics, Biology (Iowa Wesleyan. University of Iowa) William James Glenn, A.B., Ed.M., Assistant Headmaster. English (Harvard) S. Kkllkr Pollock, A.B.. A.M., Plead of the Middle School, (Williams, University of Minnesota) English Ha hold T. Luxdholm, A.B., M.S............Principal Director of Admissions. Counselor of Students. Mathematics (Augustana. University of Iowa, Columbia) pRinoLP X. Linuholm, A.B., A.M. . (Augustana, University of Iowa) Mathematics Wji.i.iam I . Grkgory, A.B., A.M.........English. Glee Club, (Wesleyan University. Middlebury) Dramatics FKKDKKtCK J. WIC.GIXTON, A.B., S.T.D., Speech. Bible History (College of St. Thomas, Seaburv Western Seminary, Northwestern University. University of Chicago. University of Wisconsin) Hkin . J. Otto, A.B., A.M..................German, Latin (University of Delaware. University of Indiana) 25 Mathematics Francis L. Johnson, B.S. Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, Manual Arts (University of Minnesota) John B. Heai.d, A.B., A.M..........................French (Vale. University of Grenoble, Middlebury) John C. Burton, A.B.. L.L.B.........English, Mathematics, (Harvard, University of Minnesota) History 27 William C. Miller, B.S. ...Mathematics, General Science (University of Delaware, Springfield College) Wii.i.iam K. Fisher. Jk.. A.B. .. .English. History. Speech (Millikin University. Long Beach State College) Cecilia Hinikkk, B.S..................Librarian, Accountant (University of Minnesota School of Business) Mary Frances Neilson. A.B..Secretary to the Headmaster (Wells College) r. 28 Rowland H. Bkttkls, A.B. Director of Junior School Athletics, Social Science (University of Minnesota) 29 ♦All Junior School teachers are pictured in the Junior School section with their respective classes. Lii.uan Olivia Bkrcluxd ..............................Dietitian (Gregg School. University of Minnesota. Columbia) Miss Berglund has given Blake the greater part of her life. During this period of service she has shown the loyalty and consecration which exemplify the spirit of Blake. As a dietitian she was wonderful, but her service to Blake did not end with the planning of meals; nor has it ended yet. Although Miss Berglund has officially retired, she has stayed on, to set in order her collection of material covering almost every year of Blake’s existence. This work keeps her busy, but, as before, she is always ready to do any service for anyone who needs help. This extra willingness to help characterizes Miss Berglund. When she leaves, Miss Berglund will leave not only a rich, catologued source of Blake history, but also an outstanding example of the spirit of Blake—a spirit which she and others like her have strived to establish through the years. 30 Standing, left to right: l-'rcd Ewing, Bob Cochran, Mathias Myer, Emil Bren, Emma Enlund, Ina Asplund. Seated: Helfrid Johnson, Hedvig Hansen, Nan Olson, Beulah Swanlund, Ethel I.ucck. DINING HALL AND KITCHEN STAFF Joan H. Ferriera (Mrs. Manuel J.) Ethel Lueck (Mrs, Fred J.) Hedvig Hansen (Mrs. Andrew) -Helfrid Johnson (Mrs. John F.) Beulah Swanlund (Mrs. Gilbert) Emma Enlund (Mrs. Emil) Ina Asplund (Mrs. Fred C.) - - - - - Dietitian ----- Head Cook - - - - Assistant Cook Dining Hall Supervisor Assistant Dining Hall Supervisor Pantry Assistant I’antrv Assistant GROUNDS AND Francis L. Johnson Mathias C. Meyer Fred J. Ewing Emii. F. Bren ... ♦Robert Cochran ♦♦Louis G. Japs ... Xan Olson (Mrs. Thurc) ♦Resigned March 30. 1957 ♦♦Began April 1, 1957 BUILDINGS STAFF Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings - - - - Supervisor of Grounds ------ Chief Engineer Junior Blake and Field House Caretaker Assistant Engineer Assistant Engineer Senior Blake Housekeeper 31 CLASS OF 1957 Forty-one young men constitute the largest Blake Senior Class in the history of the school; in the following paragraphs we present a picture to l c reviewed time anil time again in the years ahead by those forty-one, who wish to recall their final high school year. Stand back and take a look at yourself. Class of 1957; here you arc as others have seen you during your last ten months at Blake School. Let’s take a brief look at the extraordinary individuals who make up the Blake Class of '57. Sitting around the trophy room table is a mixed group—some studying, others chatting. Bill Drake. Joel Hcathcotc, Alcc jancs, Dave Bergerson, and Bob Jacobsen are tutoring some of their less fortunate friends in the following day’s physics assignment. Listening to their instruction are Hank Knoblauch, Tad Sheldon, Sherry Stevens, Walt Baskcrville, and Mike Donnolly, who arc listening half hcartcdly while trying to decide what girl or girls they should honor with their presence the following weekend. Bill Gross is frantically searching the halls for pictures from Nick Nash, who probably has departed on a trip to Knollwixxl to purchase goodies for his hungry classmates. Back Row, left to right: Anderson. Hcathcotc, Donnelly. Stevens, Middlemost, Jacobsen, Widdess, Janes, T’ortcr, Ecklund, Andrews. Baskcrville, D. Bergerson. I’cek, Larson. Middle Row: C. Brown. Bergerud, Owen, Stnullcn, J. Lane, J. Bcrglund. Schooling, Patterson, Moffett. Drake. 11 Knoblauch, Ritchie. MacFarlane, W. Wilkie. Front Row: Nash, McCarthy, J. Brown. Gross, Roberts, S. Sheldon, Perkins, Merchant, Flcigel, Bean, M. Hoffman. Mr. Van Santvoord. adviser. 34 Woody Andrews is in the chapel (where else?) playing the organ. In the Senior Room we find the two Browns, Chris anti Joe, Bob Fliegel, Senator Jon Bergerud and Lee Anderson conducting one of their famous hate sessions. Out in the trophy room once more, A1 Peck and Phil Ecklund arc busily jamming the telephone, much to the glee of their classmates and the displeasure of the telephone company. John Patterson is feverishly trying to balance the books of the Second-Hand Bookstore, while Pancho Moffet utters a “cool, man, crazy over Walt McCarthy’s latest hot rod magazine. Beano cuts in with a remark about his hot car, but everyone thinks he is still talking about his New Year’s Kvc blast, which no one will forget. Jim Berglund, surely a jazz man of the future, is quietly trying to think of a good band for the next Blake dance. Blake’s touchdown twins, Jim Lane and Kent Larson are doing nothing constructive at the moment. Yack is probably collecting signatures on his newest cast, while J. L. is trying to devise a quick but economical way to get to his one and only at Wells College or in Davenport, Iowa. John Eggie has similar problems, though the object of his affection resides in Virginia. Louie is busy repelling requests for another house party “at the lake,’’ while Perk devils him with a “ah, c-mon, Lou!” Perk really doesn’t have transportation, for he just had his license revoked for his eighth traffic violation in a month! Schocn and Weed arc comparing notes on their love life while Sticker listens in, trying to pick up a few hints on how to snare a female. Chuck Ritchie is reading one of two things: Shakespeare or a book on hockey; at the same time Jerry Roberts is telling Mike Hoffman, that little guy with the big smile, the finer points of the shoe business. Bob Owen and Art Middle-mist arc standing in awe of the entire scene, wondering about what stories they can make up to compete with their classmates. Bill Porter is busily formulating a plan for the next party weekend when someone asks, “Where arc Smul and Wilkie?” Well, they arc probably in two of the quietest spots in the school, reclining in comfortable perches away from their noisy friends. There you are, Class of ’57. Look at yourself as others have seen you, a Blake Senior. We don’t think you're so bad. As a matter of fact, we think you’re a pretty good bunch of guys, but then we’re prejudiced. You see we arc just a small fraction of your many friends at Blake. 35 Basketball VI; Baseball VI; Charles Lamb Latin Award III. Lee Kenton “Andy, who came to Blake as a freshman from Edina in 1953, has become one of the most likable and jovial members of the class. His pleasant personality and friendly disposition have won him many friends throughout the school. His easy going attitude and active sense of humor have enabled him to hold his own both in class discussions and in Senior Room bull sessions. Along with his many school activities, Lee still finds time to be an avid outdoorsman. He rates hunting and fishing as his two favorite outdoor sports, and he keeps unique gun and fish collections. Lee has the ability to stick to a job, no matter how difficult for him, until he succeeds. On entering Blake “I can promise to be candid, though I may not be impartial. Goethe ANDY Anderson in his freshman year, he had some difficulty in Latin at the first part of the year. He worked hard, and at the end of the year was awarded the Charles Lamb pri7.c for the greatest progress in Latin. Whether as a spectator or player, he has greatly contributed to the spirit of the school by his $upjx rt of Blake athletics. He has been a valuable member of the varsity basketball team this year. With his fine knowledge of sports, he has written many sports articles for the “Torch. Lee plans to attend St. Olaf next year, and he will prove himself to be as valuable an asset to the college as he has been to Blake. His warm, jovial personality and his quality of making friends easily will make him as popular there as he has been at Blake. J 5 Student Council VI; Debating III, IV. V, VI—President VI; Publications V, VI—Managing Editor VI; Union V, VI— President VI: Boy's State V. Woodbury Horace Andrews Woody's outstanding success at Blake can be attributed to this basic fact: He docs what he thinks to be right ami fair. 'I bis fine sense of judgment has achieved for him the place of one of the most respected and liked boys in the Senior Class. Many unnecessary disturbances in the Senior Room are quieted by his respected prompting. I bis year the class acknowledged their respect by electing him as one of their representatives on the Student Council. His friendliness has gained him a great popularity not only among the Seniors, but among underclassmen as well. All recognize the tall, light-haired figure as he passes through the hall. Woody has consistently been an officer of the class. Continual effort has characterized his scholastic work, and he has always been near the top of the class. This fact brings many of the less-gifted seniors to him for help. He is always willing to take time to assist them. He has lent his time and ability to the “Torch for several years. Outside of school, Woody’s interests lie in the field of music, and he is rapidly becoming a fine organist. He also maintains an avid interest in classical music. His fine voice assists the baritone section of the Glee Club. His prowess on the debating team last year helped win for his side the Strieker Debate. Woody is found supporting in some way all Blake activities, academic and athletic. This well-rounded boy was elected to the Union as a Junior, and was chosen by both students and faculty to represent Blake at Boys State. It is easy to see that Woody will always be a success in whatever he does. Baseball VI. Walter Gregory Baskerville, Jr. Walt entered Blake in 1952; since that time he has added many friends to his already long list of companions. “Bask can often he found in the senior room, especially when a brawl seems evident. Until recently he has argued with his classmates that the Buick is the ultimate in cars. He has, however, changed his mind within the last year, since he is now the proud owner of a light blue Olds. Although inclined to be modest, once he is pressured, he can have the senior room in an uproar over certain of his activities. Outside of school his interests involve cars. He has helped many seniors with the problems that they have had with their cars. Often they take their rods to Bask to have some changes made in the exhaust sys- tem. During the past summer Walt worked at Stodic’s Mileage station in Wayzata. His eighty-hour week gave him an opj ortunity to use the station for working on his rocket-powered Olds. Walt’s other interests include hunting, skiing, sailing, and eating. His many visits to Ortonvillc and the Dakotas for pheasant and duck hunting have produced many fascinating talcs as well as many birds. He also enjoys gootl foot! and plenty of it. He asserts that he doesn't get enough to cat at school and that he has to dcjxrnd on his meals at home to survive. The school can always depend on Walt to support its activities faithfully. He is always able to produce a fine looking date when the need occurs. With his wide interests Walt is sure to succeed at college. 38 Forum Committee VI; Glee Club IV, V, VI; Waiter III, IV, V, VI; Swimming IV, V, VI. Douglas Atherton Bean Each school morning at about eight o’clock, the peaceful, ivy mood of Blake school is shattered by the low rumble of the pipes of a silver-grey custom, heralding the arrival of Doug Bean. From this moment until the time he leaves at night, Doug is an active part of Blake. A letterman in swimming, Doug can always be found at other school functions keeping school spirit alive. Besides being a waiter and a member of the Glee Club, Doug has participated in several forums and has been on the forum committee for the past three years. Because of his easy-going manner and consideration for others, Doug is one of the best liked boys in the class. In the “bull sessions of the senior room Doug acts as historian, recalling the deeds and misdeeds of classes of the past. Doug enjoys traveling very much, anti has been to Europe several times. Last summer he went on Mr. Otto’s trip through Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. He returned with many interesting stories for the seniors. When not away during his vacations, Doug works as an orderly at Northwestern Hospital, starting what he plans to be the beginning of a medical career. In his twelve years at Blake, Doug has learned a great deal and has contributed much to the sch x)l. We, the class of '57, know that because of his friendly manner and his industry Doug will be a competitor who will be hard to beat—hard to beat because he is quick to grasp problems and to work out practical solutions. Many times someone has come to Doug with a problem perhaps dealing with extra-curricular activities or cars, and Doug has come up with a good solution. Best of luck. Doug! Dramatics V; Glee Club VI; Basketball Manager VI; Baseball VI. David Raymond Bergerson Since Dave entered Blake in his sophomore year, lie has made an outstanding record in both his studies and extra-curricular activities. His name has frequently appeared at the head of the honor roll as number one in his class. Many times his classmates will ask him in the senior room or Trophy Room, How do you do the last physics problem ? Dave will then explain Bernoulli's principle or some other principle to some confused seniors. He is tine of the few boys who aren’t worried after taking one of Mr. Hodgkinson’s famous tests. Not all of Dave’s accomplishments arc in the classroom. As manager of this year's basketball team he has worked hard to help the team. He was not only manager, but also a player because he would suit up when the team needed another man. He sings in the Glee Club and was in last year's play, John Loves Mary. Dave can be found almost any time in the senior room trying to prove his mathematical skill in a ‘'friendly game of cards or in a discussion about whether it is possible to make a perpetual machine. He has many other interests outside of school such as bowling and studying while watching television. Dave is sure to succeed in college because of his keen mind and his friendliness. When he graduates, he will leave a school in which he has helped to keep the standard high. He has made an impression in his three years at Blake on both the faculty and his classmates which they will long remember. Good luck to a fine guy. oj L Oi£A£flAA Ty 40 Jon Borden Bergerud You will never sec Ion speeding down the Blake driveway two minutes before chapel, because he is one of the few boys who walk to school every morning. From the time he reaches school in the morning until the time he leaves in the evening he is always busy with school work or one of his numerous extra-curricular activities. If you take a walk around the building, you can see his name on the honor roll, which is posted on the trophy room bulletin board. Going past the chapel, you may hear his bass voice rehearsing in the Glee Club. Last fall Jon spent a lot of time rehearsing for the part of Sigurd Youngquist for the play The Night of January Sixteenth put on by the Blake Dramatics Association. This spring he successfully managed the Varsity baseball squad. Over the last four years Jon has built an impressive record as a top debater on Mr. Edic’s debating team. Last year Jon received the Strieker Cup for the best debater; this cup is awarded by a faculty committee. This year Jon and Alee Janes won about eighty-five per cent of their contests on the negative team. As further evidence of Jon's analytical ability, you can read his regular article in the “Torch on his views of the current political events. Jon's activities don't stop with his school life. This year he headed the youth group of his church as its president. Two summers ago he worked for Red Owl, and last summer he fished near the Bergeruds’ cabin in northern Wisconsin. Judging from Jon’s past success at Blake, you can he sure that he will have no trouble in his future endeavors. 41 Publication VI; Glee Club V, VI; Class Treasurer VI; Waiter IV, V. VI; Basketball VI; Baseball VI. James Stanley Berglund If you have ever heard or seen the Sensations” or the Dixieland Six, you know that the likeable person behind the clarinet is Jim Berglund. Jim is very much interested in music, anti has done much in promoting its enjoyment at Blake. Jim sings in the Glee Club and plays the clarinet and saxophone with the utmost proficiency. His interest is further enhanced by his family’s Hi-Fi set. Scholastically, Jim has ranked quite high in his class; his name appears frequently on the Honor Roll. An avid sports fan, Jim lettered in varsity baseball and basketball. During the fall he made several valuable school contributions. He did a fine job writing the football articles for the Torch and was chief statistician for the varsity football team. Jim can always be seen at all school functions escorting some very good looking girl. As a waiter in the lunch room, Jim’s reputation for a healthy appetite is secure. Jim is the easy going type, a little on the serious side, and has always been friendly to everyone in the class. Whenever someone has trouble with his French, math, or other subjects, he can always count on some friendly help from Jim. He has a very quick smile and often answers, Well, let me see it, and I will see if I can help you. Jim plans to go to Carlcton College and we know- that he will do well. Jim has a flair for self-denial. Many times he will spend the weekends studying, instead of engaging in more enjoyable activities. This attitude has helped many to get ahead and it will prove invaluable to Jim. 42 IV Form Declamation Contest; Glee Club V. VI; Dramatics VI; Publications VI—Copy Fxlitor VI; Tennis VI. Christopher Wentworth Brown Chris may Ik- called the class non-conformist or some such name, hut his colorful zanyness has always added a glow to school functions. As a member of the dance committees, the Dramatics Association, the Glee Club, and the Publications Board, Chris has done a lot toward the betterment of his class and of the school. His outside interests include fencing and short wave-broadcasting; his fame as a “ham” has become widespread. We all know Brownie as a student who loves to argue for the sake of argument itself. His discourses on physics, probability, and other significant subjects are boring to some, but enthralling to most. Being the son of an eminent English professor, Chris has an immense vocabulary, which he uses to advantage as Copy Editor of the Torch. Chris has another very distinct characteristic: whatever he does, he gives himself to the task body and soul. Anyone who saw “The Night of January the Sixteenth will testify that Chris' jK-rformancc was hilarious. Those same boys will tell you that at times this acting ability carries over into the senior room, where he may be seen portraying the second witch in Macbeth. Chris is a boy whose thinking is never swayed by the actions or ideas of others. He stands his ground no matter how hopeless his position may seem; and he usually manages to have the last word. We all feel that some college is gaining both a scholar and a personality. Maybe some day Blake will acquire a new English professor. 43 Tcnni VI. “Silence is golden. Proverbs JOE Joseph Gerald Brown Joe is one of the hard working students in the senior class. He is very much interested in his school work, and his marks indicate this fact. Apart from his studies Joe spends most of his time at home listening to his Hi-Fi set. He built this set himself and has spent many hours perfecting it. He enjoys his vast collection of folk music. Even though Joe spends most of his time at school studying, he still finds time to occasionally visit his friends in the senior room. Joe is the only one of us who manages to survive on Monday mornings, for he has a philosophy which keeps him happy all through the week: Monday is the same as Tuesday which is the same as Wednesday which is the same as Thursday, and so Friday arrives quickly. One might even say that Joe is the most philosophical person in the senior class. He always has some witty remark that adds to senior room hilarity. He also is a master at telling “grubby jokes, which he uncovers from his home files. Joe’s easy manner and industry have gone far toward smoothing the road for him here at Blake. Those who know him well are impressed by his casual friendliness. Joe never seems flustered or hurried. This temperament is always useful when one is under pressure. He is one of the few boys not unduly excited by one of the famous English vocabulary tests. After the test Joe sits quietly until he sees an opportunity to make a comment. When he makes a comment, you can be sure he knows what he is saying. Joe is sure to be welcomed wherever he goes. 44 Michael Patrick Donnelly Although Mike entered Blake only last year, the senior class wouldn’t be the same without him. His cheerful disposition and good sense of humor are invaluable personality traits that have won him the friendship and admiration of all the students. Mike is a hard worker, anil he has added much to his class as well as to the school. During the football season, he was kept very busy taking pictures on the field and developing them. When lie is not taking pictures, Mike is an enthusiastic sports sjx-ctator. One may hear him screaming his head off as Blake makes that winning point. Mike held an enviable position at the Homecoming game when, during the half time, he became the only senior to have the honor of riding around the field with the lovely school skeleton. His interest and talent in the Dramatics Association have enlivened their practices greatly. Needless to say, his business paraphernalia would be a welcome addition to any Senior Room. Mike docs not limit his activities to school only. He is a skillful photographer, working all summer for a photographic concern. He is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and boating. He leads a very active social life, and his parties arc very popular with his classmates. With such a friendly and likeable personality, Mike is certain to ease the burden of his undertakings. Whatever he does, Mike will surely have the advantage of the many warm and lasting friendships which he has acquired and will acquire in the future. Undoubtedly Mike will lx a welcome addition to his college. 45 Basket Kail VI; Golf V, V!-Cap«ain VI. William Everett Drake Since Bill entered Blake in his sophomore year, his agreeable disposition has won him many friends. The loud, discordant noises which emit from the senior room so frequently can seldom, if ever, be traced to him. Bill is fun to be with and enters fully into the spirit of functions both social anti athletic without pretentiousness, yet his modest quietness and hard work have also made him one of the best liked boys in the class. His hard work and determination have also paid oflf in athletics. Graduating from a starting position on last year’s J.V. basketball squad. Bill has won a starting guard position on Mr. Lundholm's varsity five. In the spring Bill’s fancy turns lightly to thoughts of golf. Inside and outside of school. Bill devotes much time and energy to this, his favorite hobby. His mates on the varsity golf team have rewarded him by voting him captain for 1957. Scholastically Bill has been near the top of the class since his first month here at Blake. He is always striving to pull the class average up, and his name is found regularly on the honor roll. When he is not studying, playing golf, or entering into senior room discussions. Bill often helps less able seniors with their physics. Bill is a quiet, skillful worker who attracts attention not by words, but by deeds. He is more than willing to Ik a friend to anyone who needs one. Once one knows him, one should prepare himself for one of the most interesting friendships one has ever cx|Kricnccd. Bill’s academic skill and athletic desire mark his | cr-sonality. His contributon in both fields has been enviable. Best of luck at Yale, Bill! 46 IldJ fci'udiz. Dramatics VI; Glee Club IV, V; l ootball VI; Hockey V. VI; Tennis VI. “The pleasantest things in the world arc pleasant thoughts, and the great art in life is to have as many of them as possible. C. N. Bovee PHIL, ECK Philip Claiborne Ecklund When you see a tall, slim, conservatively dressed senior with a most serious expression, you can be sure that it’s Phil Ecklund. But don’t let that solemn expression fool you. Phil is one of the most friendly and likeable members of the Senior class. Since entering Blake in the First Form, Phil has been quite active in athletics. In the fall he played an end position on the championship football team. During the winter months, he played very well for the hockey squad. He pleasantly surprised coach Van Sant-voord by taking command of a second line wing j osi-tion. Tennis is Phil’s springtime sport. Outside of school sports, Phil participates in competitive sailing and skiing. The later is probably his favorite s| ort because during the winter you can find him at one of the many ski resorts in Northern Minnesota or Wisconsin. When Phil isn’t busy with his own sport activities, he supports many other school functions. There is hardly an occasion when he is not at a Blake dance or a varsity basketball game. Glee Club is also an activity that holds Phil’s interest. With quite a portion of his extra time filled, Phil still maintains a resectable average in his subjects. His congeniality and unique sense of humor have made Phil an essential part of senior life at Blake. His quips in Biology Class have never failed to rouse the proper groans from his audience. These jokes and his famous “but Sir!” have endeared him to many. As he continues the pursuit of learning, both teacher and student will not soon forget the unique contributions Phil has made to his class. 47 Dramatics V, VI—Vice President V; Glee Club IV, V —Vice President IV; Ixttermen's Club—Secretary V; Football IV. V, VI—All Conference VI; Baskctfoll IV, V, VI—Captain V. VI—All Conference V; Baseball III, IV, V, VI; Co-Captain Browns VI. I have been laughing and I have been carousing.” Lamb HUEVO. EGGY John Rogers Egermayer When Eggy entered Blake in the seventh grade, the whole school gained a lasting friend anti an excellent athlete. His friendliness is surpassed only by his athletic ability. The lower school boys worship him, the middle school boys look up to him, anti the rest of the school cheers him on. He has won many, many athletic awards here at Blake as well as out of the school. He was selected for the all-confcrcncc football team and has captained the basketball team for two years. When he leaves Blake this spring, he will have won over ten varsity letters. During the summer, aside from working, he plays American Legion baseball. Although John’s interests arc mostly centered around athletics, he takes part in many extra-curricular activities. He is an active member of the Glee Club, playing the part of a policeman in the dramatics associa- tion play, and is partly responsible for the publication of the Torch. Outside school Eggy has an interest in cars anil the fairer sex. John’s hot rod, a 1951 Ford, lasted only a short time after an engagement with a telephone pole and Mr. Hush. Presently he is driving a 1956 Chevrolet, which is his pride and joy. Eggy’s devotion to the fairer sex has remained constant in his steady dating of the same girl for two years. It may seem that John’s interests are only athletics and extra-curricular activities, but he is a steady worker and should do well, both scholastically and athletically, in the college of his choice. 48 Glee Club III. IV. V. VI; Hockey VI; Baseball VL i Robert Aalbu Fliege Ever since sixth grade, when his soggy demonstration turkey sandwich sprawled itself liberally over the floor. Bob has been a favorite of his class. Always willing to sacrifice his own time for others, he contributes much energy to extra-curricular activities. The Glee Club has claimed him as a powerful baritone for several years, and the publications board was able to boast of an interview with Rocky Marciano through his efforts. Always good scholastically, Bob has consistently ranked in the upper half of his class, being not infrequently on the honor roll. In the field of sports, Bob prefers baseball and hockey. Of course, there arc various games peculiar to the senior room that he excels in: “Plumber’s Helper,” New York Times fights, and winning 30-1 odds bets. Bob is punctual. Not for him the “Mad Dash” or the “Flying Pew jump. A saving grace, however, is his revolting taste in tics. Several of his classmates have been known to give up the ghost at his entrance. He is an expert at talking through his teeth in a manner calculated to curdle the blood of almost any underclassman within a twenty-foot radius. Bob picked up this manner of speech from his famous experiences last summer as a traveling magazine salesman. This speaking ability, along with his skill at eating at right angle turns (although half of the food never reaches his mouth), will help to qualify him for West Point. For several years his burning ambition has been to attend this famous institution, and with his character and determination he will surely make it ; West Point’s gain will be Blake’s loss. 49 William By far the most outstanding quality of Bill is his enthusiasm. No matter what the subject is. Bill is always interested. He has supported Blake to the best of his abilities in athletics, school work, anti extracurricular activities. He also takes part in many activities outside of school. In short, Bill displays enthusiasm in just about everything. This interest is not here today ami gone tomorrow. Once Bill has set a goal, he moves toward it with never ending enthusiasm anil consistent hard work. Certainly editing the CALL O’ PAN and attempting to control the Glee Club during eighth period rehearsals are not easy jobs! Another example of Bill’s initiative is the part he played in School Spirit Week. Certainly the success of this attempt to revive school spirit can be partly credited to Bill Gross. Scholastically, Bill has ranked near the top of his class since he entered Blake. Union VI; Glee Club IV. V, VI-Pr«idcnt VI; Waiter VI; Dramatics V, VI; Publications V, VI—Co-Editor Call O Pan VI; Spanish Medal V; Track VI. “Good humor is the health of the soul.“ Stanislaus LEO. BILL Cum Laude However, Bill is not all seriousness. Far from it! He has a fine sense of humor. A “hate session is never quite complete without Bill. A Senior room “discussion is always made more enjoyable by his presence. And rare is the morning when Bill docs not have something friendly to say. He may be seen at all Blake social functions, and he has a special interest in a northern suburb of Chicago. These qualities have naturally led Bill to jxwitions of leadership. He is a member of the Union and President of the Glee Club. Outside of school he has served as President of the XV Club, a youth organization. Whatever lies ahead for Bill will certainly be happy and profitable. Such qualities as enthusiasm, initiative, humor, and leadership will serve him wherever he goes. Success at Harvard and in later life is assured. Leigh Gross 50 Publications VI—Sports Editor VI; Glee Club V; Forum Committee V; Union V, VI—Secretary VI; Waiter V, VI; Football VI; Basketball VI; Track IV, V, VI-Co aptain VI; Dramatics VI; Class Vice-president VI. “Every production of genius must be the production of enthusiasm. Disraeli HF.ATHIF. Cum Laudc Joel Burnett Joel’s ambition has paid off handsomely in the form of honor grades throughout his high school years. A month seldom passes in which his name is not high in the class ranking. Besides being a conscientious student, Heathy extends himself in numerous extra-curricular activities. He is a member of the Blake Union, sports alitor of the “Torch, a waiter, and a member of both the Dramatics Association and Glee Club. Heathy’s name will also be found in the Blake athletic records. He was a back held starter on the 1956 Championship football team, a member of the basketball squad, and co-captain of Blake’s title defending track team. A three-year letterman in track, Joel was Heathcote the M.I.S.L. 120 yard high hurdle champion as a junior. He enjoys skiing, swimming, tennis, and water skiing. To our personable friend no task is too great; he is always willing to help a friend in need. His friendly disposition and quick wit enable Joel to get along well with everyone he meets. Seldom a weekend goes by that some sweet, young thing has not been charmed by this modem Valentino piloting the Green Bean (that is his car). Joel’s courage and industry, coupled with his fine sense of humor and loyalty to the cause he is pursuing, should take him as far as he wants to go in life. 51 Dramatic VI—Stage Manager VI: Glee Club VI; Swimming V. VI; Tennis VI. “Good things are twice as good when the)' are short.” Baltasar Gracian HOWIE, HOFF Cum Laudc Michael Robert Hoffman “Good things come in little packages. This adage is certainly true in the case of Mike Hoffman. Although Mike is short in stature, he has made up for this deficit by his hard work and determination. Since entering Blake as a freshman, Mike has constantly been on the Honor Roll. This success can be attributed not only to concentrated effort, but also to a fervent desire to succeed. This effort has paid off for Mike in athletics, also. He has been Blake’s number one diver for the last two years, a consistently good performer on the swimming team. Because of his interest in photography, Mike has been a great asset to the Publications Department. Although he received little public recognition, Mike’s job as stage manager was an important factor in the success of the Dramatics Association’s play. At any Blake function and even in the halls, a multitude of voices always can l c heard shouting Mike’s nickname, “Howie. This cute little boy easily attracts attention by his sense of humor and friendly-manner. When the spring term arrives. Mike turns his attention to tennis, practicing to improve his already fine game. During the summer months, Mike can be paged at the golf course, the swimming |xx l, or at the lake taking a spin in his new boat. He usually leaves a message as to his whereabouts. It certainly would be a difficult task to find another boy with all of Mike’s endearing characteristics. Because of these enviable traits. Mike is well on his way to success in college as well as in later life. 52 Glee Club V, VI; Dramatics VI; Waiter HI. IV. V. VI—Head Waiter VI; Hockey VI; Tennis V. VI, The price of wisdom is above rubies. Job RL’BK, JAKK Cum Laudc Robert Leland Jacobsen lake is characterized by his silent humor. In the senior room he rarely docs the talking. He listens attentively and then makes intelligently humorous-remarks. Jake is a man of many talents. His tennis talent is displayed on the varsity tennis squad. In addition, he played left wing on the second line on the hockey team and scored several key goals in games this year. Hob has done a great deal in the way of extracurricular activities, also. He is head waiter at the second lunch and a valuable kitchen helper in the first lunch. He adds his rumbling bass voice to Mr. Gregory's Glee Club. In dramatics Jake is quite active. In the most recent production, he played the part of the court bailiff very ably. Jake never misses a meeting of the B club, and he supports all activities of the club as well as he can. Almost any month one can sec his name near the top of the honor roll. Out of school Bob is also very active. During the summer he sails his boat in the races on Lake Calhoun. He is also a ham radio ojicrator. However at this time he is not very active. Besides singing. Bob has other musical talents. He plays the bass fiddle in the dance band, The Sensations. Jake can also play the piano skillfully. At the piano and in everything that he docs. Bob seems relaxed and casual. This is true but not indicative of his work. He has the kind of mind which can reason in a shrewd manner. The results arc equally clear in the classroom or on the hockey rink. Bob should find college made easier because of his careful study habits. k ----- eM S3 Waiter V, VI; Debate IV. V, VI; Forum Committee V, VI; Glee Club V. VI; Publication V; Dramatic Vl-Vice President VI; Second Hand Book Store V, VI—President VI; Golf VI. “No man at one time can be wise and love. Robert Herrick AXEL, AL Alec Leslie Janes The “tall guy” of the class of '57 entered Blake in 1953, and since then there has never been a dull moment. If there is a hate session to be held, a song to be sung, or just a good old-fashioned senior joke to be laughed at, you can bet AI will be in the midst of it. He has made a place on Blake's debating team that will be hard to fill in the years to come. For the past two years he has added his b x ming bass voice to the Glee Club. As for his part played on the golf team. Ben Hogan hail Ixrtter beware! You may have noticed A Is continental flair, the result of his travels in Europe during the summer of ’56 under the American Field Service plan. He is now chairman of the school AFS committee and president of the Minneapolis returnees group. His out-of-school activities arc numerous. He is president of his church youth group and works at Northwestern Hospital as a medical assistant in line with the medical profession he hopes to pursue in the years ahead. His work in the Second-hand Bookstore has helped make that organization a prosperous concern. All AFs contributions, without and within Blake, have been performed with the self-confidence and surc-ncss of one who knows what he is doing. Alec selects his goal and then pursues it in a direct manner. If the goal has not been reached at times, the attempt was nevertheless frank. Al’s frankness anti judgment may prove to be his most important assets after he leaves Blake. vJ CA_ a_jC-0 54 Glee Club V; Swimming III. IV. V, Vl-Capfain VI; Bate ball V. VI. “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweel. Rousseau KNOB. HANK Henry Kennedy If you were to look over the entire senior class, it is doubtful that you would be able to find a happier or warmer face than Hank's. He is equally happy and warm on the inside. “Knob never fails to have a greeting or a smile for anyone, except maybe after an “impossible” physics test. Ever since he entered Blake in the sixth grade, he has been one of the mainstays and greatest contributors of the class. Hank has a keen interest in sports. He is a member of the baseball and swimming teams and supports all other contests he can. He has been a member of the baseball team for two years, but his greatest accomplishments have come in swimming. Hank was handicapped by j olio at an early age. Through a determined effort, he has overcome his handicap to become captain Knoblauch, Jr. and one of the fastest swimmers on the team. He has been a member of the swimming team for four years, and fohnny Hartmann calls him one of the best swimmers he has ever coached. Hank is also active in extra-curricular activities. He has been a member of Glee Club and has written “Sound and Fury for the “Torch. His laugh anti good humor arc trademarks of Senior Room “bull sessions, and he is rarely at a loss for a good joke. Hank has worked well into activities at Blake. When he leaves for college, it will be very difficult to find someone to fill his place. It cannot be doubted that with his | ersona1ity and determination he will find success both in college and in later life. 55 Student Council V, VI; Head Boy VI; Union IV, V, VI— Vice President V; Publications V, VI—Sports Editor V; Editor in Chief VI; Waiter III, IV, V; Eettermen's Club Treasurer V; Glee Club IV, V; Second Hand Book Store V—Vice President V; Football IV, V. VI-Co ptain VI. All Conference V. VI; Baseball III, IV. V, VI; Basketball IV, V, VI—All Conference VI; Boy’s State V; Boy’s Nation V. “This above all, to thine own self be true. And it must follow as the night the day Thou canst not then be false to any man. Shakespeare JIM Cum Laude James Sargent Lane When Jim Lane was elected Head Boy by the student Ixxly, it seemed to Ik the most natural choice in the world. The reason for his selection is that in the twelve years that he has been at Blake, his qualities of leadership and scholarship, his athletic ability, and his extra-curricular contributions have made him a jKrfcct representative of Blake and of the high goals for which it stands. He was co-captain of last year’s M.I.S.L. championship football team anil a three-season starter on the basketball squad; he has also been one of the mainstays of the varsity baseball team for four seasons. He has participated in most of the extra-curricular organizations at Blake. Jimmy was one of Blake's representatives to Boy’s State last summer. He was chosen one of Minnesota’s two representatives at Boy's Nation at Washington, I). C. Considering all of his outside activities, it is rather impressive that Jim has remained in the top third of his class for the last four years. Skiing, sailing, and playing American Legion baseball take up a good deal of his free time during the summer. Jim’s love life, open houses, U. of M. sweatshirt, Dragon Wagon, difficulties with physics, and famous Hat feet arc frequently topics for discussion at the senior table. In spite of his many responsible offices and positions at Blake, Jim is sincerely modest. Jim’s maturity, initiative, and industry have earned him the respect not only of the students and faculty at Blake, but also of everyone who knows him. When Jim leaves, Blake will lose a wonderful athlete, an excellent leader, and a great guy. 56 Glee Club V; Waiter V, VI; Publications VI—Assistant Business Manager VI; Athletic Association V, VI—Vice President V, President VI; Lcttermen’s Club Vice President V; Union IV, V, VI—Treasurer V, President VI; Dramatics VI; Student Council III, IV, V. VI; Football IV, V, Vl-Co-Captain VI. All Conference VI; Hockey III. IV. V, VI; Baseball IV, V, VI. “He who is firm and resolute in will moulds the world to himself. Goethe YACK, I-ARS Kent Charles Larson Even since Kent came to Blake in the first grade, he has been one of the leaders of his class. His outstanding personality and pleasant appearance attract people of all ages. Kent is a leader not only in school activities but also on the athletic field. Kent’s determination and hart! work have made him one of the most respected members of his class. His list of achievements s|)eaks for the respect in which he is held. He was elected to the Student Council as a Freshman. As a Senior, he was elected President of the Union for the first half of the year. He was oxaptain and an all-confcrcncc halfback on the 1956 championship football team. These honors show the quality of leadership that he possesses. He also has a genuine interest in extra-curricular activities. “Lars was a policeman in the Dramatics presentation of The Night of January Sixteenth. He is also Assistant Business Manager of the Torch. When winter comes, “Yack puts on his blades and plays hockey. Few boys have equaled his athletic record of ten varsity letters. In the spring Kent plays second base for Blake’s baseball team. With all of his many activities, he has little time for the opposite sex, but “Lars almost always manages to find some beautiful girl to take to the Blake dances. When Kent leaves for college, Blake will be losing one of its most outstanding boys. Those boys still at Blake will not forget Kent or his many achievements. With his personality and determination, he will find friends and success wherever he goes. Glee Club IV. V. VI; Swimming V, VI; Baseball VI. Anson Gillette MacFarlane During Mac's six years at Blake he has made many unique contributions to the Class of 1957. Athletically he proved himself to be a valuable member of the swimming team. He swims the forty yards free style and participates in the relay. He is also a mainstay of Mr. Kdie's baseball team. During vacation Mac fishes and plays golf. This summer he plans to work at Camp Warren. Anson can be very entertaining when he wants to be. He is noted for his sly humor in biology class and his ability at a party to keep everyone laughing. His greatest contribution is in the field of “bull sessions. He is interested in politics and always is eager to compare the Republicans with the Democrats. He likes discussions on anything from politics to religion. This fall Anson supervised certain games of chance in the Senior Room. Despite these games, Ansc has always seemed happy anti prosperous. Mac is one of the most loyal supporters that Blake can muster. There is rarely an occasion that he docs not come to lend his lusty voice in the Blake cheering section. Mac likes music anil is one of the stalwarts in the baritone section of the Glee Club. It is not unusual to see his name on the Honor Roll. He has consistently been one of the most good-natured and likeable members of the Class of '57. Best wishes to a great guy! Publication VI; Football VI; Wrestling VI; Track VI. Walter Richard McCarthy “What do you mean the Olds comes stocked with dual carbsr At least once a day Walt McCarthy argues the pros and cons of the new cars with the other car enthusiasts of the senior class. Few l oys realize the extent of Walt’s knowledge of cars and hot-rods. Last summer he travelled to Europe with Mr. Otto and three other boys. Walt returned with not only a better understanding of Germany, but also a number of hilarious talcs about his experiences. Although Mac returned late to school, through his hard work and determination he earned a berth on the varsity football squad. In the winter he wrestled in the 175 pound class of Blake’s first wrestling team. During the spring months Walt directed his efforts to hurling the shot-put on the track team. Scholastically he maintains a consistently good record. When Mac was not doing his homework or participating in athletic contests, he supported Blake in other ways. He wrote many articles for the two school publications and also attended almost every dance. In his many years at Blake, Walt has always shown himself to be friendly and }� crsonablc. These characteristics have already won him many friends and they will aid him immeasurably in the future. Walt has always been willing to work wherever he was needed. As soon as the opportunity presented itself, the result was always memorable, as in the ease of his famous German oral compositions. Wherever Walt goes he will carry with him an invaluable asset—the ability to get along with people. 59 Louis Gorham Merchant Louie Merchant entered Blake many years ago. In that time he has proved himself a valuable member of the Class of 57. Louie’s quick wit and friendly smile have won him many lasting friends here at Blake. He has been one of the top athletes in the class, which is shown by the fact that this winter will be his third year on the varsity hockey team. He was co-captain of the J.V. football team last year and would have been a member of the varsity team this year had he not been kept out of sports by doctor’s orders. Louie runs the 440 yard event in track and is sure to have a good season this spring. In addition to Lou’s fine athletic record, he has been an avid supporter of many of Blake’s extra-curricular activities. He has been in the Glee Club for four years and was elected secretary as a junior. Besides this, Louie was a stage-hand in the Dramatics Association last fall. As a reporter, he has contributed to the “Torch for the past three years. Louie is a fine companion both in and out of school. Always good-natured, Lou makes friends easily. He docs not limit these friends to males entirely. His well-known interest in Northrop is not purely academic. Seriously, Louie has always been a good friend to have and this fact alone will be his greatest aid. Arthur Stacy Middlemist During the past six years Arthur Middlemist has proved himself to be a valuable asset to the class of 1957. In his junior year he was the third track man in Blake's history to throw the discus over a hundred and ten feet, a mark which he hopes to better in the spring. Art’s success in throwing the discus, an event requiring excellent coordination and speed, belies the fact that he stands six feet two anti weighs over two hundred pounds. Although “Foggy’s contributions to the school have included participation in three varsity sports-football, wrestling, and track—and in the Glee Club and Dramatics Association, he has added something of far greater value than athletic prowess to his class. If a poll were taken among this year’s seniors to determine the best natured, friendliest member of the class, the name Middlemist would rank at the top of the list. Common knowledge of his easy-going nature has made Art a frequent target for practical jokers, of which the class had a surplus, but no matter how irritating their pranks may be, he has yet seriously to lose his temper. A sincere interest in the activities of his classmates has contributed greatly to Art’s popularity. Whether the topic be cars, football, or women, a senior-room discussion is incomplete without “Fog, whose wide range of interests outside of school has made him an expert conversationalist. 61 Waiter V, VI; Publications V, VI; Glee Club IV, V, VI; Football V, VI-AU Conference VI; Hockey IV, V. VI—Co-Captain VI; Track IV, V. VI. John William Moffett, Jr. l)unn;; that part of the school day when there arc no classes, as you enter the senior room you see a •irKc hgurc sprawled out on the couch. At a closer look you find out it is none other than “Wild Willy Moffett. Bill has become a standout at Blake in his athletic ability and fine sense of humor. He has established himself as an important figure on the Blake campus. In athletics “Moffy was All-conference in football, co-captain in hockey, and an excellent shot putter in track. Bill also participates in many other school activities. He writes for the “Torch, plays the drums in a newly formed combo, was m the Glee Club for three years, and is a vs alter. . i , . n;i| mrticipates in many of the school ac- AlthoughBd I - for his first love: that is, cars, tivities, he still has time At one time Bill was a two-car owner, but now is concentrating on one car, a '40 Ford. This is “Willy’s” pride and joy. He has put a new engine in it, re-upholstered it, and painted it. Bill has had a lot of experience with cars; he worked as a “grease monkey” this past summer. Bill is an excellent impressionist, and many times he awes his fans with one of his impersonations. Willy” resembles Marlon Brando and this character is one of his favorite impersonations. If Bill isn't found imitating a star, he can be found spouting one of his seemingly numberless grubby jokes. These qualities have set Bill apart as a special friend to have at Blake. They will continue to do so in the future. 62 Publications V, VI—Photography Chief VI; Dramatics VI— President VI; Glee Club IV. V; Hockey V; Football Manager VI. Nicholas David Nash In the eighth period a person, if he listens carefully, can hear gales of laughter issuing forth from the senior room. More times than not this outbreak of laughter is caused by a well-dressed, good looking boy, surrounded by classmates. One of the high spots of the average seniors day is to watch Nick Nash do one of his famous faculty imitations. Nick has been at Blake for twelve years, during which time he has been one of the most popular boys in the class of ’57. Last year he played varsity hockey until he broke his collar bone; this year he has been handicapped by an injured knee. As manager of the 1956 football team, he kept things running smoothly. Nick’s extra-curricular activities included being Chief Photographer for the Torch and CALL O’ PAN and President of the Dramatics Association. He had the lead in the school play presented in December. Nick has been a member of the Glee Club for three years as well as Chairman of the Christmas Dance Committee. Outside of school, Nick’s main activities arc dates and photography. Although active in many activities, Nick has kept his marks above the class average through his persistence in studying. He has an extensive jazz collection, featuring Benny Goodman, whom he enjoys when he is not studying or working on some project. Despite these time-consuming interests, Nick has not neglected that All-American pastime, women. He has been seen with a certain one for quite a few years now. Nick's experience in these many phases of life will certainly mean much to him when he enters the college of his choice. 63 Dramatic VI; Union V, VI—Treasurer V; Glee Club IV, V; Waiter V, VI; Publications V. VI—Co Editor Call O' Pan VI; Swimming IV. V. VI; Track III, IV. V. VI; Football VI, “The truest wisdom, in general, is a resolute determination. Napoleon ROB. BOB Robert Aneurin Owen Since entering Blake in the seventh grade, Bob has proved to he one of the outstanding members of his class. He devotes much time to his studies, and has managed to attain a very enviable scholastic record. Although “O is one of the most conscientious boys in the class, he can usually Ik found engaging in most of the senior room hate sessions, New York Times fights, or numerous other means of recreation. No hate session is complete without one of “O’s brief but descriptive comments on affairs of the day. Bob is a very good student, but also a firm believer in week-end diversion from studies, and can always be found at most of the prominent social events with an outstanding date. Bob has a tremendous acquaintance with the opposite sex, as his friends will testify, for many is the time that a dateless senior has come to O for access to his little black book. Bob has a great desire to work hard in everything he docs. Because of this strong characteristic he was elected to the Union in his junior year. He was also made co-editor of the 1957 CALL O' PAN. Bob has participated in three major sports: football, swimming, and track. He has been on the track team since his freshman year, and his teammates will agree that he is one of the squad’s hardest working members. He carries out this hard work in everything he does — sjjorts, studies, and extra-curricular activities. Bob’s strong sense of humor combined with his desire to work hard and ability to make friends will certainly help make him to be successful at the college of his choice and in later life. 64 Second Hand Book Store VI—'Treasurer VI; Athletic Association Secretary VI; Union V, VI—Secretary VI; Waiter VI; Dramatics VI; Glee Club III, IV, V, VI; Publications V, VI— Business Manager VI; Co-Captain Whites VI; Football V, VI— All Conference VI; Hockey IV, V, VI—All Conference VI; Baseball V. VI-Co ptain VI. -The mightiest powers by deepest calms arc fed. B. W. Procter petif:, PAT I John Fayette Through his years from the first grade, John has become one of the best-liked members of the senior class, he also is one of the best-natured members of the class, as one rarely secs him in a bad mood. His good nature has won him many friends and produced many good times for the seniors. However, concerning school activities John is all seriousness. For two years he played center on the football team, earning an all conference berth in 1956. For two years he has played varsity baseball and was elected co-captain for 1957. In hockey, John has been a good defenseman for three years. His willingness to do extra-curricular activities brought him the position of Business Manager of Publications. In this jxjsition he showed his ability to accept Patterson III responsibility. This same trait is reflected through his hard work in the Secondhand Book Store. He works efficiently at whatever he does, and is well respected for his industry. By looking at his record one can sec he is one of the busiest members of the senior class, but he still finds time to follow up his outside interests. Perhaps his first concern is his car which he somehow manages to keep clean the majority of the time. Other interests include skiing, bowling, and social gathering. John can always be seen at all the dances and social functions of the school with a good-looking girl at his side. When John leaves Blake, the school will lose one of its finest supporters. With his good nature and willingness to do hard work, John is sure to go far in college and in later life. 65 Alan Daniel Peck Al has been starting goalie on the Varsity hockey team for the last three seasons; and, although everyone theoretically finishes the academic part of the day at the same time, he always, by some strange chance, gets down to the warming-house before the manager gets there to open it. Whenever Al plays a game, he plays it to the best of his ability. He keeps his mind on the game at hand, whether it be hockey, tennis, golf, or bowling, and plays with one thought in mind, to win. Al has been a great asset to both the hockey and tennis teams in the last three years. Al has been dubbed by some of those who know him as the suave magician. He is never at a loss for words in a trying situation. He is always neat and well-dressed in the current trend of clothing, a model to the other members of the senior class. During his first four or five years at Blake, Al ranked near the top of his class scholastically; but during the last three years he has dropped to around second honors, because of wider interests. Al plans to enter the medical profession and should, because of his great interest in medicine and his affability, become one of this state’s renowned doctors. Al will enter the University of Minnesota’s Pre-med school this fall. He also intends to play hockey for the University, which should be, judging by past showings, to the University’s advantage. Al’s brilliant wit adds a great deal to social activities, at which he can always be found on weekends. What is Blake’s loss, will be the University’s gain. Good luck, Al, in everything the future holds for you! 66 Lettermen’s Club Secretary VI; Glee Club V; Dramatics VI; Football V, VI; Swimming HI, IV. V, VI; Track III, IV, V, VI—Co-Captain VI; Co-Captain Whites VI. George Theodore Perkins When you think of Ted Perkins probably the first thing that comes to mind is a quick smile and a warm personality. Ted is just what these characteristics would have you believe—a very friendly guy. Friendliness is one of Ted’s strong traits. He is always willing to help someone in any way he can. Always cheerful, his humor has sparked many a Senior Room bull session. All this may be a little misleading, for there is no harder worker in the Senior class. Behind this friendly exterior lies a drive and ability for concentrated effort which should go far toward insuring Ted’s success in the field of his choice. He works hard in studies, gives his best in athletics, and lends much needed help in extra-curricular activities. Ted is one of the two Seniors who made the first varsity track team in his freshman year. Last year his work resulted in his election as co-captain. Many who have run against him have commented on his determination and drive. One of the things that people like best about Ted is that he is a warm, human person with whom you at once feel at ease. His candid remarks on some phase of school life or on some teacher are often close to your own. Ted is also a master of concise expression. His famous last words” as he is attacked by Heath” and Big Art leave no doubt as to the s|)cakcr’s feelings about such treatment. In a more serious vein, Ted is a guy who gets along with everyone by combining seriousness and humor. When you look behind that warm smile you find quite a personality and a loyal friend. 67 William Arthur Porter III Since Hill enteral Blake in September of 1949, he has become a respected member of his class. In the fall he played football until an accident forced him to drop the sport at the senior level. During the winter term his interests were involved in wrestling under the able instruction of Mr. Heald. He has worked with the track team in the spring since its first year, trying to better Perry O’Brian’s shot-put record. In his junior year, he took part in Glee Club activities. In this year's play, “Tlic Night of January Sixteenth, “Willie” successfully portrayed Larry Regan, a notorious gangster. Bill waits on tables so that he may obtain enough food at the waiters’ table to satisfy his huge appetite. Bill has a great interest in women. This interest has been proved many times at Blake dances and other social functions. In the past year lie has become interested in Hi-Fi, and likes to hear jazz and relaxing music. Bill enjoys most outdoor sports, especially hunting, fishing, and swimming. During the various seasons of the year, he can be found in northern Minnesota enjoying these activities. He often takes time out from his busy schedule to relax, for he feels that relaxation is the essence of life. Bill’s trademark is a bright red Buick convertible and a crazy hat, which usually clashes with the rest of his clothing. Bill plans to attend the University of Minnesota. There, his enjoyable personality will make his tasks just a little easier. More than just i ersonablc. Bill will go out of his way to aid friends in need. He is the guy you can depend on to finish the job. 68 Waiter IV. V, VI-Hcad Waiter VI; Union VI-S«crctary VI; Glee Club V; Football V, VI; Hockey IV. V. Vl-O Captain VI; Tennis IV, V, VI. Charles Parks Ritchie Whenever you hear country western music from KEVE, you know Chuck is around. Buns, as lie is usually called, is an outstanding leader of the senior class in both scholarship and athletics. As a leader of the school, he is looked up to by the students of the senior class as well as the rest of the boys. His leadership is readily shown by his contributions in Union discussion. Besides being Head Waiter, he also participates in extra-curricular activities. Buns” is also athletically inclined, earning varsity letters in football, hockey, and tennis. Cxxaptain of the hockey team, he is a valuable player of the team anti has contributed to the winning of many games. Because he likes tennis so much, he has hail summer jobs working at the courts at Woodhill. Chuck usually has his weekends filled with dates, and is extremely popular with the opjxxsitc sex. He never misses social functions. He is usually the center of attraction with his choice remarks. When one says Chuck is an all-around guy, it is no exaggeration as the examples show. By his support of Blake activities in their entirety, Chuck has broadened both his mental capacity and his range of friends. This diversity of interest and well-rounded character should aid Chuck in future life, whatever the enterprise. 69 C m-aJo QaX JUju Glee Club IV; Dramatics VI; Football VI; Track V, VI. Gerald Sanford Roberts This dark-haired, handsome boy is one of the quieter, hut friendlier boys in the senior class this year. Jerry’s friendship is indeed of admirable quality. He is quick to see the humor in many trying matters. Being of a quiet nature, Jerry is always a good listener and gives careful consideration to others’ ideas and plans. Proof of Jerry’s determined desire to be an athlete arc his three letters won during his Blake School career. Jerry worked industriously to become a good football player, and in his senior year, his efforts were rewarded with a varsity letter. In track, also, Jerry poved himself to be a fine athlete. In his junior year, he placed second in the 440 yard event in the M.I.S.L. conference. Jerry has | crscvcrcd with great enthusiasm scholas- tically. Because of his determination, he has excelled in all phases of school activity during his four years at Blake. In addition to his regular school activities, Jerry's comprehensive knowledge is in the field of pulchritude. When he is seen at school functions, he is invariably accompanied by an attractive date. Jerry has also engaged in various extra-curricular activities. This year his strong voice greatly enriched the bass section of the Glee Club. Also, during the past three years, he has diligently typed many articles for the “Call O’ Pan, an appreciated service. All of us wish Jerry the best of luck in college. We arc certain that his pleasing personality and perseverance will carry him over the rough spots to a successful future. 70 Class President VI; Lettemien Club President VI; Union V, VI; Glee Club IV, V, VI; Co-Captain Browns VI; Football V, VI—All Conference VI; Basketball V, VI; Golf III, IV; Baseball V, VI-Co Captain VI. 'Men show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable. Goethe BUD, WALLY Harry Montgomery Schoemng, Jr. “Aw, come on you guys, when you really get to know her . . . ” Wally is hack again defending the beauty of one of the girls who have recently entered his life. His most outstanding characteristic is his always jovial motxl which seems to pervade the atmosphere when he is present. Hardly ever seen with a frown, Bud can always laugh his way out of any situation. His likeable, happy-go-lucky manner has won as friends not only the entire student body, but also innumerable persons not connected with Blake. However, Bud docs have a serious side which is fully appreciated by his fellow classmates. He was elected president of the Class of '57 and is also a member of the Union. His election as the captain of the Browns shows the respect which the school has for him. As president of the Blake “B Club, Wally has control of the school's athletes. On the athletic field he has few equals. As a bonecrushing tackle on the football team and a hard-fighting guard on the basketball squad. Bud demonstrated his ability in competitive sports. After switching from golf to a starting position on the baseball team in the middle of his junior year, he was elected captain for 1957 by his teammates. Bud is a consistent worker in scholastic matters, and has even managed to improve his grades this year. He has lent his fine bass voice to the Glee Club and worked on the stage crew for this year’s play. Well-rounded, Bud looks forward to a college education, but his invaluable contributions will be sorely missed at Blake. Union V, VI—Vice President V; Glee Club III. IV, V, VI; Publications VI—Assistant Business Manager VI; Dramatics VI —Business Manager VI; Hockey III. IV, V. VI. “Men, like bullets go farthest when they are smoothest. Richter STF.WIE, TAD Stewart Douglas Sheldon, Jr. Eleven years ago a little lad with brown hair and a beaming smile joined forces with the class of '57, and immediately made this association a successful one. This broad smile and cheerful disposition easily won over the student body for Tad Sheldon. In addition to being the foremost authority of the class on the fair sex, Tati is a serious student anti athletic enthusiast. His varied activities show the skills and accomplishments which he has exhibited at Blake. Tail has been a member of the hockey team for four years. During this time he has proved to all that hart! work and determination are more im|x rtant than size in becoming a hockey expert. Tad is also one of the foremost advocates of School Spirit. He has set an unbeatable example by participating in almost every form of extra-curricular activity. He has been a member of the Glee Club for four years and a valuable member of the Publications Staff for two. His business abilities have been brought out this year in his being elected Business Manager of the Dramatics Association. To climax his various achievements at school Tad was elected Vice President in one of his two years as a member of the Blake Union. Tad’s success in various Blake activities has shown the value of a character marked by hard work and determination and spiced with a good sense of humor. A willingness to help is also characteristic of Tad. Whenever the B Club or any other organization needs a committee member, Tad is always ready to offer his services. These qualities should be great assets to Tad in the future. 72 Gle Club IV, V; Waiter V, VI; Dramatic VI; Football VI; Hockey VI; Baseball VI. Thomas Hamilton Smullen, Jr. Walking past the waiters’ tabic after lunch, one can sec Tom Smullen busily devouring his food in preparation for an impending German test. Ever since he entered Blake in the eighth grade, Tom has proved himself to be both a hard worker and a friendly, likable fellow. As a sophomore he held the office of secretary-treasurer of the class. Tom has been very active in extra-curricular activities, being a member of both the Glee Club and Dramatics Association. This year he played the part of the Clerk in the presentation “The Night of January Sixteenth. Always willing to do a little more than his share, he has been on the Dance Decorating Committee many times. Perhaps “SmuU’s greatest contribution is in the Held of athletics. As a husky tackle, he played varsity football last fall and was one of the hard workers on the squad. He also participates on the baseball and hockey teams. Tom distinguishes himself among this year’s Seniors by being continually good-natured. His antics have enlivened many a dreary day. Nothing seems to dampen Tom’s spirit anti he shows this both in work and play. Tom takes a lot of kidding from his friends, but always manages to come out on top. When Tom leaves Blake he will take with him the respect and g x d wishes of his many friends. Although he is not in the top fraction of his class scholastically, Tom has unfailingly endeavored to do his best. 73 Sheridan Sterling As manager of the hockey team, Sherry must open the warming house before the players arrive for practice. However, although Sherry is excused at the same time as the rest of the team, he always fails to open the warming house before some of the players get there. Outside of this trivial matter, Sherry has been a great asset to the team. He is not only efficient but also very encouraging. These two qualities arc present not just during hockey games, but in everything that Sherry docs. He works hard at everything he sets out to do. He spends many weekends making history notes. In fact, every senior would like to have Sherry’s notes before a test or exam. He dresses like the average senior at Haynes Stevens Blake except for one small fact. He prefers the color blue. On Monday, he is perfectly attired in the proper shade. Although Sherry is rather quiet during school, he is a valuable asset to any party. His smiling face and witty remarks keep everyone in a good mood. Sherry plans to become a doctor when he finishes college. Because of his tremendous desire and his “will to win,” he should be a good one. All in all. Sherry has made a big contribution to our class in a way not noticed by outsiders, nor in fact by many of his own class. By working quietly and studying in his own way. Sherry’s contribution has been among the worthiest. Best of luck from the Class of ’57. 74 Union V, VI—Secretary VI; Glee Club III, IV, V. VI; Dramatics VI; Football V, VI—All Conference V, VI; Basketball IV. V, VI—All Conference VI; Track IV, V, VI. Stewart Knowlson Widdess Nick’s casual manner in all activities at Blake has lent a more casual air and dulled the edge of the day by day routine of school. He has carnal the respect of all his classmates not only by this easy come, easy go” manner, but also by his easy laugh. When he is kidded about his new sportcoat or his “one and only tic, he laughs. Nick hails from California and always seems to have time to relate past experiences of this vacation land. He started off for California last summer; but when he hit Montana, he seemed to enjoy the Indian atmosphere and found a job which took up the rest of the vacation. Being a class officer for most of his years and Secretary of the Union illustrates Nick’s leadership. He could be compared with Thomas Jefferson, who as-tonishal his | olitical friends by the amount he was able to accomplish with a minimum of effort. It also seems that “Weed, so named because of his ability to keep growing, has done more than his part in Blake athletics. In football he played end, and both in his junior and senior year was awarded a berth on the All-Conference Team. In basketball “Weed, a consistently high scorer, alternates from center to forward and back to center without difficulty. Although his track specialty is the high jump, he has been very successful in several other field events. Last year he broke the Conference high jump record. On weekends “Weed” likes to pretend lie is still on his California ranch. He puts on his guns and rides his Chrysler stagecoach out to the Wayzata prairie, where he mounts his stallion, “Blue,” and escapes his busy life. When he finishes his ride, “Weed can be seen silting on the corral fence with his guitar singing “California, Here I Come. Nick’s affable personality will help him win many friends in the future. 75 Union VI; Football V, VI—All Conference VI; Wrestling VI— Captain VI; Track V. VI. •‘One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” Shakespeare MARLON. BILL William Allen Wilkie If you happen to be driving past Flying Cloud Air-port and a sleek “Cessna 180 buzzes your car, don’t be surprised, for it is probably Bill Wilkie practicing tree-top take-offs. Flying is only one of Bill’s many interests. He is also interctscd in athletics; he has participated in varsity football, track, and wrestling. His hard work and determination for the past two years earned him the jjosition of All-conference guard on the M.I.S.L. All-conference football team. At the annual football dinner, he received the Glenn-Wonson football trophy, awarded by the vote of his teammates and coaches. Bill is also a shot-putter in track; last winter he was captain of the first wrestling team in the history of Blake. For a number of years Bill has been interested in archery. In 1954 he went to New Hampshire where he entered a national tournament. He is also an active member of the Union and Glee Club. Bill’s ability to get along well with others and his willingness to consider others before himself have contributed to his becoming one of the best liked and most respected boys in the Senior Class. Ask any Senior who has spent hot August mornings practicing football; there is nothing like going out to Bill’s house where one can spend a pleasant afternoon cither swimming or eating some of Mrs. Wilkie’s good food. Bill is one of the hardest workers in the Senior Class both scholastically and athletically. He never gives up trying to overcome his problems no matter how insurmountable they seem. With this great determination Bill has always been near the top in everything he docs. He should certainly Ik a success at the college of his choice. 76 AWARDS CLASS OF 1956 Tony Benton - - Gopher Boy’s State Representative V Harvard Prize Book V Yale Trophy Thomas Caswell - - - John Grafton Burgess Memorial Award Michael Hollern - • Glcnn-Wonson Football Trophy Williams Football Trophy Dartmouth Alumni Hockey Award Ward Lewis - American Field Service Exchange Student Arthur Swimming Improvement Award Amherst Trophy Thomas Lowry American Field Service Exchange Student Gopher Boy’s State Representative V Princeton Trophy Valedictorian Robert Myhr - - Chapel Speaking Prize Harvard Trophy Edward Maeder - - - Sclover-Pcarson Basketball Award Basil Papandreou - - American Field Service Exchange Student James Priest - - • Thomas Wallace Kingman Tennis Trophy V Glenn Schobcr - - Selover-Pearson Basketball Award William Smith - - Spanish Medal V CLASS OF 1957 Lee Anderson - . Charles E. Lamb Latin Award III Woodbury Andrews - - - Gopher Boy’s State Representative Christopher Brown - - Wilson Cup I Union Medal IV Jon Bergerud - - - - Strieker Debating Trophy V, VI Robert Flicgel - - - Chapel Speaking Prize V William Gross - - Spanish Medal V Joel Hcathcotc - - Gale Burton Memorial Trophy IV, V Alec Janes - - - American Field Service Exchange Student Henry Knoblauch - - Guy Thomas Swimming Award James Lane - Gopher Boy’s State Representative V Harvard Prize Book V Boy’s Nation V Williams Football Trophy Kent Larson - - Wilson Cup 11 Nicholas Nash - Society of Colonial Daughters Medal V Ted Perkins - - Arthur Swimming Improvement Award Charles Ritchie - Dartmouth Alumni Hockey Award Bud Schocning - Henry Beebe Flannery Golf Trophy IV Selover-Pearson Basketball Award William Wilkie - - Most Valuable Wrestler Trophy Glcnn-Wonson Football Trophy 77 Q CLASS OF 1958 . SO Back How, left to right: Ilolmcr. Winslow, Geer. Tinker, Wilkinson. Morris. Kenipf. ManniiiK. Morrison. Kirknmn, Lewman. Aust. Second Row: Green, HauKhtnd. Troxell, Dayton. Hoffman. Kavio, Hanson, D. Crosby. Adams. I-anipc, Steen, Ceder. Front Row: Price, Shaw, Pflaum, G. Sedgwick, Elliot, Mr. Otto, adviser; D. Plimpton. Rudd, Cargill, Kilgore. Absent: HofTman, l-ahr. When the 1956-57 school year opened at Blake, the Fifth Form welcomed Nick Morrison, Jim Holmcr, anil Trygve Steen to its ranks. Early in the fall the class elected the following officers: Dave Plimpton, President; Darrell Elliott, Vice-president; and George Scdgcwick, Secretary-Treasurer. Tim Adams anti Jim Aust represented the Fifth Form on the Student Council. Junior members of the Union were Adams, Day-ton, Winslow, Raivio, Elliott, and Plimpton. 'This year the Fifth Form had the honor of having the AFS student, Kari Raivio, in our class. Kari has adapted very well to the strange surroundings and has been a great asset to our class, especially through his high scholastic standing. Scholastically the Class of '58 had a fine year. Several times it held the highest ranking in the school. Consistently on the Honor Roll were Adams, Aust, Raivio, Manning, Haugland, Winslow, Cargill, Day-ton, Crosby, Troxell, and Lampe. To raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom, the Junior Class has been giving dances, selling refreshments at football games, and selling CALL O' PAN advertisements. Steve Pflaum, dance chairman, has done an excellent job in managing the dances. Many Juniors have contributed their athletic talents to varsity sj orts. The others have won their letters on J.V. teams. Individual achievements go to Don Morris, all-conference tackle on the championship football team; Nick Morrison, third in city in 100 yard freestyle; Boli Hoffman, second in city in 2(X) yard freestyle; and Whitey Shaw, second in MISL Wrestling Tournament in the 128 | ound class. The Junior Class has also taken part in Publications, Glee Club, and Debating. Ernie Lani| e has done an excellent job in debating this year. For the second year in a row the class has chosen Mr. Otto as its class adviser. He has guided us throughout the school year, anti we wish to thank him for his help. 81 David Plimpton, President fh nl an Hiu rti i lMt. J jg U It ft ii ■rt «mm mmm ,N mm PIBIv ■pii. mm ] W? ffn W. Ufid rjrj ILTJdi dm i '-s ««� ;, ira c,, 4U -� ; 5� w: m Aiiii, «Am miww gi a3JJtlk__ 4 —__ EbJJN fllfSfl ouo. imbu, Dai lli,j ejjuJ 33W 3yj. j djj; -J-JJ, jj_k THTi nTTT ''r CLASS «2 Back Row. left to right: Farliam, Lewis, Knoblauch, Crabb, Luther, Wilkie. Mithun, Shronts, I'latt, Beal. Deardorff, Rickc, Knutson. Geiger. Second Row: R. Crosby, Templeton, Altman. Idstrom. Masek. Randolph, LeRoy, Holton, M. McCarthy, Ridgeway, Andrus, Ensign, Rankin. Ratner, Kcmercr. Front Row: Cote, Rosenblatt, Hull, Dawes, C. l-ane, Mr. Glenn—Adviser, J. Sedgwick, Seed. Wells, Xcwhall. Faegre. Absent: Gessner, Gottlieb, Nelson, Schoell. In September the Class of 1959 increased its enrollment to 43 with the addition of two boys, Pete Rieke and Bob Templeton. They quickly adjusted to Blake School and have contributed greatly to the class. A few weeks after school began, a class election was taken anti the following officers were chosen: Jim Seed, President; John Sedgewick, Vice-President; and Chuck Lane, Secretary-Treasurer. Bob Holton did an excellent job in representing the Sophomores on the Student Council. Although the Fourth Form never ranked very high as a class, Mike McCarthy, “Tex Hull, Jim Rankin, Boh Templeton, Steve Altman, and Bob Holton consistently led the class with first honor grades. Those on the Second Honor Roll were: Steve Lewis, Colbert Andrus, Frank Kemerer, John Schoell, Jim Sect!, John Sedgewick, Tom Ensign, Harris LeRoy, and Karl Crabb. Athletically the Class of '59 was represented on every varsity team. Those participating in varsity sports were: Gessner, Holton, Lane, Ratner, Shronts, Andrus, Knudson, Dawes, Crabb, Hull, Rosenblatt, Geiger, Masck, Randolph, Ridgeway, LeRoy, and Deardorff. The remaining Sophomores dominated the J.V. teams. The Fourth Form was also active in extra-curricular activities. Many boys sang in the Glee Club. Frank Kcmercr, Steve Altman, and Colbert Andrus were on the second debating team. Chuck Lane, John Schoell, Mike McCarthy, and Bob Templeton held regular waiter positions. Bob Holton, Dave Rosenblatt, Frank Kemerer, and Steve Lewis wrote and typed numerous articles for the Torch and CALL O' PAN while Earl Crabb and “Tex Hull provided excellent pictures. Through their industry in this activity, Earl Crabb and Steve Lewis were selected as Photography Editor and CALL O' PAN Editor, respectively, for the '57-58 school year. The Sophomore Class did not excel in the scholastic field, but it holds very much promise in the athletic field. Many boys were active in athletics and extra-curricular activities. Those Sophomores who hold imjx)r-tant positions next year arc Earl Crabb, Bob Holton, Steve Lewis, and Chuck Lane. In closing we would like to thank all the masters and especially thank Mr. Glenn, our adviser, for his wise guidance, great understanding, and patient help. James Seed, President 83 OF 1960 . . 84 CLASS Back Row, left to right• I ar� on, Kurhn, Clifford. Dover, Coburn, Thonipnon, R. Rizer, Agnew. Morken, Hanold, Smith, Connolly. Johnson, Lowe. Morris. Brum. Second Row: Skramstad. Donaldson, Mitchell. I law kinsoii, Pearson, Pinkerton. Bergerson. Holt ermann, Carlson, Anderson, D. Rizer. Stenson. Meech. Raymond, Lindgren. Druy, Rogers. Front Row; llazen, Rerglund, Melamed. Solstad. Nelsen, Mr. Butler—Advisor, Burns. Plimpton, Bowen, Simcnsen, Crane. Absent-.Corrigan, Hanson, LaBclle, Priest, Velie The freshman class greeted four new boys this year. They are Bill Brum, John Coburn, Todd Lowe, and John Hanold. These boys have contributed greatly to the class. The class officers arc: Alan Burns, President; Austin Anderson, Vice President; and Jack Priest, Secretary-Treasurer. Jim Nelson served capably as the class representative on the Student Council. The freshmen arc not very proud of their scholastic ranking but the class hopes to improve in the future. Nevertheless, the ranking of the class showed a slight sign of improvement over their previous year’s ranking. The scholastic leaders arc Lowell Hasvkinson, Jack Priest, Doug Crane, Bob Donaldson, Sam Stenson, Jim Nelson, and Jack Kuehn. These boys have been getting high marks consistently throughout the year. The athletic teams have done very well this year, although several top athletes from last year arc missing. The football team compiled a fine record of three wins, one loss, and one tic despite injuries to key players. Some of the top players were Sam Stenson, Pete Morris, and Bob Morken. Two strong halfbacks were John Thompson and Dean Rizer. The basketball team won seven and lost five games. The starting five were John Thompson, Chuck Deavcr, Bob Donaldson, Austin Anderson, anti Alan Burns. Chuck Deavcr, Bob Donaldson anti John Thompson were leading scorers. The hockey team split six decisions during the season. The power line consisted of Dean Rizer, Tom Simcnson, and Fritz Corrigan. Walt Plimpton, Jack Priest, and Pete Morris were defensemen. Charley Meech did an excellent job as goalie for the squad. Top baseball candidates arc John Thompson, Dean Rizer, Bob Donaldson, anti Chuck Deavcr. Larry Connolly was the only varsity letterman as a freshman, winning his letter in hockey. The freshman class also contributed to extra-curricular activities. Manccl Mitchell, Chuck Deavcr, John Rodgers, and Allan Hazcn sang in the Glee Club. Lowell Hawkinson, Ed Druy, Ken Solstad, anti John Hanold were stalwarts on the freshman debating team. The class wishes to express their gratitude to Mr. Van Santvoord, Mr. Butler, Mr. Howarth, anti other masters for their guidance and help throughout the year. We also thank Mr. Butler, our class adviser, for his suggestions and advice on numerous class problems. Alan Burns, President 85 98 L961 dO SSV13 Back Row, left to right: Bochrcr, I'la , Jacobs, Lindsay. Seed. Widde . Owen, Saliterman, Canton. Thomas. Leonard, Lundholm. kojrce. Van Dusen. Wilkinson. Cornelias. Plunder. Seidl. SECOND Row: Cote, Richards, Wells, Dctlcfsen, Schmidt, Clifford. Ila en. Prey, Markay. Hoffman. Read. Adelshcim, Kmrich, Hallman, Goldncr. Arthur. Crabh, Duffey, Pilaum. Davis. F� o.vr Row: Ouanna. Tobin. Hall, McCaffrey. Barbatsis. Covey, Mr. Gregory—Adviser, Ryan. Fine. ewhall, Levy, Hanson The Class of '61 welcomed three newcomers into its ranks this year: Boh Crabh. Bill Jacobs, and Jack Seed. They have adapted very well to their new sch x� l environment and have proven to be both scholastic anti athletic assets to their class. The Second Form as a whole was not a scholastic leader throughout the year; however, it did manage to avoid the last scholastic ranking—a feat considerably better than many past Second Form classes. Those who were of high scholastic caliber were: Bill Jacobs, Nick Barbatsis, Chuck Lundholm, Sandy Pfunder, Jack Seed, anti John Adclsheim. These, we hope, will continue to keep the ranking high. In the ficltl of athletics, the Second Form did very well. This fall, the football team won four out of the five games played. Under the coaching and supervision of Mr. Martin anti Mr. Gregory, it can Ik said that the football squad had a really successful season. During the winter term the basketball team, coached by Mr. Fischer, won five out of the seven games played. Both losses went to Meadowbrook, but were avenged when the team won the third game of the scries played with this school. Contrary to last year, the hockey team had one game which ended in a victory for us. Among the best athletes of the class are: Chuck Lundholm, Dave Owen, Nick Barbatsis, Bill Ryan, Mike Goldncr, Jim Lindsay, Jack Seed, and Jim Wilkinson. All in all, the athletic program was very successful this year, as the teams and their coaches played to the utmost of their ability. The elected class officers arc: Preston Covey, President; Nick Barbatsis, Vice-President; Bill Ryan, Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Gregory is our well-appreciated class adviser. The class wishes to extent! its sincere appreciation and gratitude to all its teachers and coaches for the help anil guidance they have given it throughout the year, Preston Covey, President 87 CLASS OF 1962 88 Back Row, feft to right: Sheldon, llcdin, Wright. Platt, Pavelt, Fricdland, Andrus, Gibson, Nclton, Webb, Kuchn, Pierson, Winston. Higgins. Whitmore, Kobbe. SECOND Row: Covey, Bartcll, Norris, Piper, Albrecht, Noll. McCarthy, Norvillc, Flemming, Baskin, Malkcrson, Donaldson, Savage, Anderson, Kcmercr, Ankeny. Kaplan. Front Row: Andrews, McCaffrey, Gamble. Dobson. Ptlauni, Edic, Mr. Wigginton—Adviser, Steven . Heller, Bros, Whitman. Ingham. Ten new boys entered the First Form this year. They are Truman Anderson, James Andrus, Harvey Ingham, Jay Kaplan, Kirk Nelson, Ted Noll, Davit! Pavck, Robert Webb, John Winston, anti Ben Wright. Altogether, the class numbered forty-four. These new boys became familiar with the school quickly anti made good friends with everybody in the class. The First Form elected as their class officers John Edic, President; Bill Stevens, Vice President; and Mike PHaum, Secretary-Treasurer. This year the First Form did well scholastically. By the end of the first four marking periods, our form had ranked second three times, anti first one time. Boys who helped keep such a good record were Mike PHaum, Harry Piper, Craig Norvillc, John Edie, Ken Platt, David McCaffrey, and many others. Our athletic trams had a good record. Our football team won four games anti lost none. The basketball team was undefeated in league play, and the hockey team won its one outside game. Boys that stood out on these teams were Jim Higgins, Keith Donaldson. Harry Piper, Andy McCarthy, Bill Stevens, Ken Platt, Ricky Kuchn, Shcrm Malkcrson, and Truman Anderson, to mention only a few. The First Form wishes to thank all the teachers, coaches and advisers who have helped us to a wonderful start in the Upper School. All the wise advice we have received from them both in athletics and school work will prove valuable to us as we gradually move up to become Seniors. 89 John Edic, President VJ0O ■ MR. ROBERT RUNKLE Director of the Junior School THE JUNIOR SCHOOL Several new innovations affected the 1956-57 Junior School program. Each new athletic or academic development directly affected the student body of 146 boys and 13 faculty members. One of the first new developments was the beginning of teaching the German language. Mr. Otto has presented the language study in an informal and enjoyable manner. The students of grades one through four enjoy the language particularly because they can associate the strange vocabulary with everyday surroundings from both school and home. All the students arc curious about this strange language anil have indicated that they would like to continue their study next year. The students’ curiosity may even be less than that of their parents’ who experienced the first shock of hearing a foreign language uttered by their young sons. Eventually these same students may again elect German in their freshman or sophomore years. A second innovation was the first B” Club Clinic, arranged by Blake “B Club President, Bud Schocning. Members of grades four, five, and six were the guests of the varsity basketball, hockey, and wrestling squads in company with their coaches. First, Mr. H. Lund-holm delivered a half hour lecture on the fundamentals of basketball. Mr. Heald followed with a demonstration of the basic wrestling holds. Last but not least, Mr. Van Santvoord demonstrated hockey skills with the able assistance of Chuck Ritchie, John Patterson, Bill Moffett, and other team members. Four boys from each of the three grades also participated in drills. 92 Stoddy Crane, fourth grader in Miss Master’s room, thrilled liis schoolmates with a sparkling goal slipped past goalie Alan Peck. The expert instruction and the fact that all demonstrations were conducted by varsity “heroes” contributed to the success of the clinic. The junior School has expressed its desire of having this clinic as an annual affair. Besides the usual symphony concert tours, the sixth grade classes of Mr. Runkle and Mr. Close experienced their first group tour through the Minneapolis Art Institute. Mrs. Brock, Junior League representative from the Art Institute, came out to school before the actual trip. Her slides of the paintings on display increased their knowledge of art. Three teachers began their first year at Blake. Mrs. junior schoolers enjoy carnival. Miss Dewey leads music class. Harold Lundholm, formerly a substitute teacher, returned as second grade teacher while Mrs. Thomas Maxwell took over the third grade. In addition, Mr. Harold Rindal began remedial reading during the second-half school year. He will return next year as the third sixth grade teacher in the first year of the new expansion plan. Throughout the year the Junior School presented interesting chapel programs. There were several special chapel programs. “Axel. Clcllan Card of radio and TV fame, presented movies and also gave away prizes. Mr. Harbison, dog psychologist, demonstrated his vast knowledge in the canine field with tricks and commands performed by his slog, “Jennie. PS Sixth grade basketball players in weekly game. In sports the Junior School did well in football against its only foe—Kenwood. The fifth grade played the first and third quarters while grade six played the remaining quarters. The combined grades emerged victorious 12-6. Grade six played intramurally during most of the football season. During the winter the grades played basketball and hockey until the spring baseball season. The fourth annual junior School Boxing tournament, directed by Junior School athletic director Chub Bcttcls, was the most extensive single athletic event as ninety boys, approximately three-fifths of the enrollment, contested. The tournament received publicity through the Minneapolis Star and Tribune. Si Ryan demonstrated his boxing skill, winning the Best Boxer Trophy, and Bruce Malkcrson captured the “Fighting-cst Fighter trophy. Another important event during the school year was the annual Junior School carnival. Peter McCarthy won a parakeet as a door prize and Robert Keith won The rocket ship at carnival time. a puppy. The Student Council decided how the proceeds should Ik divided between three organizations— Cerebral Palsy Center. Sister Kenny Institute and Minneapolis Association for Retarded Children. Miss Jean Dewey capably organized the carnival. The Junior School seldom convenes with the Senior School. However, every year the homeroom of Mr. Close presents the Memorial Chapel Service for the Senior School. As in past years the boys read memorial messages prepared by chaplains and executives of all 94 service branches. Mr. John Pillsbury spoke in behalf of the Blake graduates who lost their lives in fighting for this country. Miss Lillian Berglund represented the faculty and stall. The Junior School Mothers' Club donated the Moral piece which was later used in services at Fort Snclling. All students of Blake, parents of the boys of Mr. Close’s homeroom, the Board of Trustees, and other friends of Blake School attended the service. The big event, probably the greatest in their lives, for the sixth grade was the group tour through the Hast visiting historical sites and places of national interest. On Saturday, May 11, the sixth grade left Minneapolis. The following is a partial list of interesting places the sixth grade visited: May 12—Harper’s Ferry, Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery; May 13— Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown (site of first permanent English settlement in 1607); May 1 1—tour of U.S. Capitol, Washington, I). C., The White House, Congressional Library; May 15—one word—baseball!! The members of the sixth grade returned home Saturday, May 18, after a week full of the most exciting experi-ences they have ever had. BLAKE JUNIOR SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL Back Row, left to right: Morrison. J.; Dayton, J.; Heed. W.: Clifford, F.; Baker, J.; Andrews, R.; Bowen, S.; I.ewin, J.; Wood, R.: Quest, JBean. B. Third Row: Erickson, N.; Baxley. G.: VanSantvoord, R. Bean. J.; Piper, A.; Cousins, Rees, S.: Dayton, B.; Feidt, D.: Cornelius, D. Secoxd Row: Erickson, R.; Snyder, J.: Dayton, M.; Whitman. J.: Rrhm, S.; Feidt. J.: Christopherson. P.: Lundholm, T. FiR5T Row: Otto, S.; Ringer, W.; Crane. A.; Waggamau (Olson) M.J Stewart, R.; Reed, M.; Winslow, B. Adviser: Mr. Robert Close. 95 SIXTH GRADE Back Row, left to right: Mr. Close, B. Bean, K. Roberts, P. Clifford. J. Baker, R. Andrews. J. Dayton, I’. Clifford, R. Hawkinson, C. Brooks, Secosi) Row: E. Ritchie, Aby. W. Reed, Lewin, J. Brooks. T. Skramstad, S. Amesbury. C. Fowler. J. Reid. Third Row: Quest, R. Whitten, S. Bowen. I). Nash. I). Melamed, Clinch, l.owry, l-ack, R. Ossanna. Fhost Row: N. Erickson, J. Morrison, J. Wilkie, R. Wood, Moos, E. Brown, A Van Dusen, .1. Rosenblatt. Absent: J. Bauder, Back Row, left to right: Mr. Bethel, Davant, D. Knoblauch, W. Malkerson, Marks, R. Schocning. Bennett, Mahony, Cousins, Dorn. I. Reed. Mr. Jcpsou. Second Row: S. Ryan, Nickerson, I)cHaven, M. Thomas, (I. Anderson, Funk. T. vonKuster, Snyder. Third Row: J. West, Deans, H. Brooks, P. Harder, Keith. W. Whitman, J. Schmidt. I . Christopherson, J. Mair. Front Row: j. Turnquist, J. Ankeny, A. Piper, A. Pollock. S. Rehm. Fisher, F‘. Ingalls, J. Mason. Absent: M. Baker. 97 FIFTH GRADE FOURTH GRADE Mack Row, left to right: Miss Masters, VV. Rattier, M. licttelniiKer, J. Bowen, 1 . Kem( t, B. MaclJonain, M. tsaytou, M. Ossanna, Mrs. Ogren, j. Mean. Second Row: R. Kuchn, A. Crane, Hardrll J. Wilkie, I), Cornelius, Baglcy, Driscoll, Leader, D. Dcaver, V. Whitten. Front Row: McCann, Warner, D. Christopherson, T. I.undholm, Rees, W. Ringer, C. Pillsbury, J. Hull. THIRD GRADE Hack Row, left to right: Mrs. Maxwell. B. Winslow, C. Ringer, I). McCarthy, Rich, Spccht, R. Brown, M. Malkerson. Second Row: Robb, Hunt, T. Hull. Olaefke, Mowry, Benson. Front Row: R. West. T. HctTclfmger. R. Erickson, Resell, Pearson, Otto. Absent: R. Hander. 98 SECOND GRADE Back Row, left to right: Thompson, Mrs. I.undholm, Scroggins. Hamnicrel, B. Dayton, VanSantvoord. 1). Feidt. Second Row: Stephens, I'. McCarthy. Stewart. Hcald, Whitclcy. Fkont Row: Smiley. Connolly, J. Ringer, S. Harder, P. von Kuslcr, T. Turnquist. Back Row, left to right: Miss Olson, S. Ringer, Khvcll, Nelson. J. Feidt, Weed. Fkont Row: Moore, R. Faegre, Waggaman, A. Carlson, M. Reed. Absent: I. MacDonald. 99 FIRST GRADE Standing, left to right: Aust, Mr. Cleveland, Holton. K. 1-arson. Skatkd: Adams, J. Kelson, J. I.anr, Andrews. COUNCIL HEADS STUDENT BODY As in past years, the Student Council of Blake has made many vital contributions toward the betterment and improvement of the school. Head boy, Jim Lane, presided over the Council. Kent Larson was Vice President while Woody Andrews served his term as Member-At-Large. The two representatives from the Junior Class were Tim Adams and Jim Aust. Bob Holton was the Council member elected by the Fourth Form, and the member from the Freshman Class was Jim Nelson. Throughout the year Mr. Cleveland was faculty adviser. During the year the Council organized three very successful dances. These were the Homecoming, Christmas, and Spring Dances. At the A.F.S. Dance, sponsored by the Mothers' Association, the Council was in charge of promoting attendance. All proceeds from these dances went towards the treasury of the Student Council. Two representatives from Blake, Jim Lane and Tim Adams, attended the annual State Student Council Convention held in South St. Paul on November 11, 12 and 13. Blake was one of the four schools nomin- ated by the body for convention presidency. Blake lost out though, as the actual balloting began. Both boys thought the convention was worthwhile. At the start of the school year, the Council, in cooj -eration with student councils and mothers’ associations from various other schools in this vicinity, sponsored a pamphlet for all the parents concerning uniform guiding principles for school students. As it had been drawn up five years ago, the councils felt that certain revisions were in order. These, in turn, were approved by the Blake Student Council. As usual the Council was in charge of the annual Charity Fund Drive. Because of the changing economic and social needs of the present world, the Council changed the jxrrccntagc of the total funds that certain organizations would receive. The Council expressed their approval of the present Brown and White system and the purpose behind School Spirit Week. There arc various, sundry matters which, although seemingly small, manage to consume the remainder of the Council's valuable time. 102 CUM LAUDE ELECTS NINE The Cum Laude Society is a national honorary organization created for the purpose of rewarding students who have consistently ranked high scholastically. Founded in 1906, the Society is now composed of over 150 member schools and has over thirty thousand members. It corresponds to the Phi Beta Kappa Society in college in that its members are chosen on the basis of scholarship and character. Blake became a member of the society in 1927. Each year the upper 20 per cent of the Senior Class may Ik elected to membership. There were nine boys elected to membership in the Society this year. All of these chosen have ranked high scholastically and have contributed to extra-curricular activities at Blake. The nine chosen were Dave Bergerson, Bob Jacobsen, Bill Gross, Jim Lane, Jim Berglund, Bill Drake, Joel Hcathcote, Mike Hoffman, anil Woody Andrews. They were initiated at the annual Cum Laude dinner held at Blake May 7. Congratulations to the nine for their hard work and perseverance. Staxdino, left to right: Andrews. I) Bergerson, J. Berglund. Jacob-ten. Hcathcote. J. l ane. Sitting: Cro s, M. Hoffman. Drake. 103 Standinc, left to right: I). Plimpton, N. Dayton, Kaivio, Adam , Mr. Ltmdh� lm, Heaihcotc, Andrew . Owen, firos Skatf.d: Vin� l0W, Wilkie, Slicldon. Schocning. NViddea . Larson, Klliott, Ritchie, Patterson. I-ane. UNION SUPPORTS SCHOOL SPIRIT The Blake Union is a school organization whose purposes arc lo further public speaking, give boys practice in parliamentary procedure and discuss school problems. It is an honorary non-secret society for boys in the junior and senior classes. The Union is one of the most respected organizations of the school. On alternate Thursdays throughout the year, the Union meets for a supper and then adjourns to the ’ibrary for a formal meeting. There arc speakers at each meeting; a prepared speaker, an cxtcm|x rancous speaker, and often a guest speaker. This year the Union scheduled a number of very interesting and informative faculty anil guest speakers. Chub Betties presented an excellent pictorial review of the Marines, anil Mr. Wigginton gave a very moving speech on religious ideals. One of the more amusing speeches of the year was given by Clellen Card, who kindly consented to attend a meeting. He gave a short, amusing sketch of each member of the Union. Another outstanding speech was given by our own foreign exchange student, Kari Raivio. He presented a very interesting talk on his homeland, Finland. After the evening’s speeches have been concluded. Union business and school problems arc discussed. Once each year the faculty is invited to attend the meeting and seniors give prepared speeches concerning school problems. Also, every year, the Union awards an engraved gold medal to the winner of the Fourth Form Declamation Contest. The last meeting of the year is a special Father and Sons banquet. Besides the election of new members and discussion of a few minor problems, the Union made two main contributions this year. First, it originated a much needed plan of revision for the Brown and White system. This revision made it possible for the younger students to play a larger part in the system. There was much 104 discussion concerning the system, and through the efforts of a Union committee, the issue was brought before the entire student body and put to a vote. The second contribution was the School Spirit Drive which the Union sponsored. Then members started a campaign to give school spirit a shot in the arm. The drive lasted a week and included speeches, meetings, jjosters, pep talks, and even the formation of driving pools to carry underclassmen to sporting events. The drive also encouraged support of such extra-curricular activities as Glee Club, Publications, Debating, Dramatics anil others. This drive was upheld whole-heartedly by the student body and athletic and extra-curricular support increased greatly. This year the Blake Union had a most successful and enjoyable year anil all the members wish to thank Mr. Harold Lundholm for his sincere help in guiding and directing the group. 1st half 2nd half Larson president Andrews Sheldon vice president Dayton Widdess secretary Ritchie Hcathcotc recording secretary Patterson Elliott treasurer Winslow 105 Back Row, left to right: Kemerer, Druy, Hawkinson, Manold. Solstad. Altman, Lampe. Front Row: Andrus, Steen, Mr. Edie, Bergerud, Janes, W. Andrew . DEBATING SEASON ENDS SUCCESSFULLY The 1956-57 Blake Debating Team had a very successful season this year. They debated in seven major tournaments throughout this state and Iowa. The dc-bators won thirty-seven out of fifty, or nearly 75% of all tournament debates. The first team this year consisted of Junior, Ernest Lampe, and Seniors, Woody Andrews, Jon Bergerud, and Alee Janes. This year's national topic was Resolved that the Federal Government sustain the prices of major agricultural commodities at not less than 90% of parity. The question proved to be interesting and many-sided. The debate tournament of the year was held at Hamline University on October 30. The team won four out of five. Next the boys journeyed to Alexander Ramsey High School in Saint Paul. Here they had to debate both negative and affirmative. Blake won five and lost three. Alec Janes and Jon Bergerud were awarded superior debating certificates. On December 20, they went to Northficld for a week end tournament at Carlcton. At the tournament Blake broke even winning five out of ten debates. Jon Bergerud was awarded a medal as the second place speaker in the tournament. On January 5, the debaters drove 160 miles in Mr. Edic’s Dodge to Spirit Lake, Iowa. This proved to be the most successful debate tournament of the season. The boys won seven out of eight debates, and each member of the first team was awarded a certificate for superior debating. Gustavus Adolphus was the next stopping place for Blake. The debators won six out of eight, and placed fourth in the tournament. The same is true of the St. Olaf tournament where Blake captured six of the ten debates. The final debate of the season was held at the National Forensic League Tournament at Sibley High School in March. Here the Blake debaters won four out of seven. Ernie Lampe and Woody Andrews won the N.F.L. tournament and with it the right to conqietc at the National Tournament in Cleveland. In the annual Strieker Cup Debate on February 26, the negative team of Alee Janes and Jon Bergerud edged out the affirmative team of Woody Andrews and Ernie Lampe. Jon Bergerud was awarded the Strieker Cup for the second consecutive year. The John Edie Cup for die most improved debater was captured by Trygve Steen. The second team of Colcbcrt Andrus. Frank Kem-erer, Trygve Steen, and Steve Altman was also very active. The boys won the debate tournament at Cambridge, Minnesota. The freshmen team also competed. This year’s freshmen team consisted of Lowell Hawkinson, Ed Druy, John Hanold, anil Ken Solstad. These boys won seven out of twelve debates and improved immensely throughout the season. 106 WAITERS CONTINUE BLAKE TRADITION One of the oldest traditions of Blake School is the tradition of having a small group of students wait on tables. This is a very much sought-after job, as can be seen from the long list of those wishing to serve. There arc twenty-seven regular waiters who work each day serving the food and keeping the tables supplied with milk, water, bread, and other staples. In return they receive their meals free. In addition, there is a head-waiter for each of the two lunch periods. The head-waiter's job is to serve coffee to the masters and to help in the kitchen. He receives his meals free, plus an additional twenty-five cents. The headwailers this year were Chuck Ritchie, first lunch, ami Bob Jacobsen, second lunch. Also, one boy works during both lunches to help with the dishes and to reset tables for the second lunch. He receives an additional fifty cents a day along with his meals. Substitute waiters arc chosen from the lower two forms, and they receive seventy-five cents for each time they wait on tables. During the year there arc several banquets and special dinners. Waiters for these dinners arc chosen from the regular waiters and receive a delicious meal and an additional $1.25. Again this year we wish to thank Mrs. Ferreira for the fine job she has done in directing the kitchen help and waiters in planning our meals. We know what a difficult job it is to plan the meals and to vary the menu from day to day. The schools owes a great deal to Mrs. Ferreira and the kitchen and dining hall staff, Ethel Lueck, Hedvig Hansen, Hclfrid Johnson, Beulah Swanlund, Emma Enlund, and Ina Asplund. Back Row. left to right: Dayton, Porter, Patterson. Larson, Plimpton, Elliott, Berglund, Bean. Gross. Owen. FltONT Row: Templeton, C. Lane, Troxcll, Holmer, G. Sedgwick, Hcathcotc, Smullen, Ritchie, Hclfrid Johnson, Jacobsen, Moffett, Janes, Aust, Crane, Lampe. Schoell, M. McCarthy. 107 Standing, left to right: Hcathcotc, C. Brown, Andrew , Mr. Bollock, Nash, Larton, Sheldon. Seated: Owen, Grot . Lane, i'atter� on. PUBLICATIONS ISSUE TORCH AND CALL O' PAN The difficulty of putting out ten issues of The Torch” in a year is not appreciated by many. Soon after the first issue appeared. Woody Andrews, the Managing Editor of the Torch” board, began to list the articles needed for the next issue. Three weeks late, the entire Torch board appeared at his house with any additional typists anti proofreaders that could be found, bringing reams of paper, girls, and Mayhem, and worked steadily from 1 :(X) p.m. til 9:00 p.m. that night. This set the pattern for future meetings; unceasing activity and merriment occupied everybody’s minds as the house sank several inches into the ground. When all the articles hail been proofread, corrected, and counted (no mean task, you may be sure), they were sent to the printer. A week later the galley proofs would return, and the job of setting the “Torch into polished form begins. At this point, the last typographical errors were corrected; such spellings as Glee dug, or names like Mick Mash were set right. Even so, in one issue, the main headline came out with the lines reversed! The Call-O’-Pan board worked hard all year to put out a first rate yearbook. Bill Gross and Bob Owen, Co-Editors of the Call-O’-Pan spent many, many-precious hours assimilating articles, designing the layout for every page, and checking to be sure that every fact was correctly reported. Through the year, the argument as to whether or not this was the fiftieth anniversary caused no end of delay and misdirected effort. John Patterson, Business Manager of the Publications board, had the unwelcome challenge of seeing that there was always enough money in the treasury to assure the printing of the Torch and the Call-O’-Pan.” This year, as in many past, Mr. Pollock acted as Faculty Adviser. His advice was often needed, and he helped the Torch board through ever-present difficulties. Our sincere thanks to a patient man. 108 The Athletic Association is the largest organization at Blake, and therefore it is a very important one. It is made up of every boy in the Upper School; each one pays a membership fee of $15. The Association handles the problem of running an effective athletic program. Its main function is that of setting up the budget for this program. The student body then accepts or rejects this program in a meeting in the chapel. The money that is obtained by the membership fee is used to buy new equipment, to pay the officials, and the transportation fees for varsity teams. These things cost quite an amount of money because the equipment is excellent and game officials are of the highest possible caliber. 1 he Association also has charge of other sports functions such as the sports banquets. lo deal with these problems there is an Athletic Advisory Board made up of the officers of the Association, the Headmaster, the Director of Athletics, the coaches and managers of the varsity teams. This year’s officers are Kent Larson, president; Dave Plimpton, vice president; John Patterson, secretary; Mr. Parks, treasurer. Mr. Parks’ job is a time-consuming one, and as usual, he has done an excellent job this year. The athletic store is a necessity in helping to balance the budget, and under the management of Mr. F. Lund-holm the store has been very successful in paying off part of the debt. Since the Association discontinued giving award letter sweaters last year, each member of the Senior Class now receives an honorary letter which displays the insignia of the sports in which he participated. The Athletic Association runs Blake’s sjiorts program which has produced so many fine teams. Through athletics every participant inherits the spirit of fellowship and sportsmanship, a spirit that can be gained through no other program. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PROMOTES SPORTS Standing, left to right: K. Larson, D. Plimpton, Patterson. Skated: Mr, Park 109 Hack Row, left to right: S. Widdess, Jacobxcn. Janet, Holmcr, Klliutt. Peek, Andrew . Wilkiuton, Green, Adam . Bergeraon, I-uthcr, R. NVilkic, Ratner, (Jeer, Robert . Skcom Row : MorrLon, (inm, Merchant, G. Sedgwick, Troxcll, MacFarlanc, J. lUrglmiil, Brown, Andru , Au t, Lewi , D. Crosby, Deaver, Holton. D. Ri cr. Faovr Row: Schooling, Patterson, Bergerud, Flicgcl. Bean. S. Sheldon, Rosenblatt. Rodgers, Mitchell, R. Donaldson, Idstroin, M. McCarthy, R. Berglund, HofTman, Newhall. Fokkgkound: Mr. Gregory. Mr. Hilliard. Glee Club Sings in Two Concerts This year the Blake Glee Club participated in two concerts. The first was the M.I.S.L. Festival of Music, which is held annually. It took place at Minnehaha Academy on Sunday, November 11. The other schools in this concert were Minnehaha Academy, St. Paul Academy, Brcck, and Concordia. Blake sang What Shall We I o With the Drunken Sailor?” and the first and fourth parts of “The Testament of Freedom. The songs sung by the other clubs ranged from religious to folk songs. At the end of this concert, Mr. Gregory directed Onward Ye Peoples by Sibelius, a joint number sung by all five schools. The second concert was in April and included the glee clubs of Brcck anti Northrop. It was held at Brcck. Sunday, April 28. Besides the regular practices of each of the schools, Blake joined the other two schools in three joint rehearsals, two of which were at Northrop, the other at Brcck. The two at Northrop were on Saturday, April 13, and Friday, the 26th. On Saturday, the 27th, the final joint rehearsal was held at Brcck. There was also a short time to practice before the concert on the following day. The concert was divided into two main groups. The first featured the Alma Maters of each school. 110 Then the glee clubs of the three schools each sang a group of songs. Mr. Gregory selected “The Winter Song, “The Drinking Song, “The Sailor’s Greeting, anil a few others. Also, Fred Ewing joined the glee club in presenting “The Battle Hymn of the Republic Northrop sang The Nightingale Song. At Sunset, and “Beyond the Blue Horizon, among others. The last part of this group was made up of the joint numbers of all three clubs. These numbers included Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, and a round, called Oh, Absalom, My Son. In the second half of the program all three clubs sang songs from the very popular musical play, My Fair Lady. Most of these songs, such as, “On the Street Where You Live and “With a Little Bit of Luck,” have been among the most popular tunes in the country. There were four solo numbers and four choruses in this last section of the program. This year there were approximately 50 boys in the glee club, which was comprised of four segments which were: first tenor, second tenor, baritone, and bass. Bill Gross, the president, and Darrell Elliott, the vice president, headed the club. Larry Connolly, George Sedge-wick, and Mike McCarthy supervised the sheet music anil recorded attendance. All the boys in the club wish to thank Mr. Gregory and Mr. Hilliard very much for all the work and effort they put into the glee club this year. Standi no: Slirlcbm, Sniullcn, Nancy Knoblauch. Jacobsen, Marilyn Curtis. Ileathcoie. Nash. Brown. KRcrmaycr, Porlcr, Marcia Swanson. Larson, Klliotl, BcrRcrud. Janes, dross. Owen. Sue Gilmore, Donnelly, Judy Nash. Kneeling: Middlemist, Patterson, Hoffman. Roberts, Merchant, Mr. Howarth, Perkins, Moffett, Ecklund. DRAMATICS PRESENTS COMEDY - DRAMA This year, under the very able and qualified direction of Mr. Howarth, The Blake Dramatics Association presented “The Night of January Sixteenth,' a three-act comedy drama by Ayn Rand. On Friday, Dec. 7, the cast put on a very successful performance before a packed Northrop auditorium. Much of the success of the play should be credited to the enduring patience of Mr. Howarth and the fine work of the stage crew, headed by Mike Hoffman. To these people, the members of the Dramatics Association offer their thanks. The play revolves around a court room scene where Karen Andre is on trial for the murder of her millionaire employer, Bjorn Falkncr. Before the trial begins, a jury is chosen from the audience to judge the case. The jurors arc called forward, sworn in, and the play begins. This is actually a very important part of the play because there is no predetermined decision in the case. The jury must listen to each testimony and bring in its own verdict. This is more difficult than it sounds for as the witnesses testify, a great deal of conflicting evidence is brought forth. To make the case more involved, Defense Attorney Stevens attempts to prove that Falkncr, the victim, is still alive. The humorous angle of the play is presented by a variety of witnesses ranging from Mr. Whitfield, the pompous hank president, to Roberta Van Rensselaer, the daring Brooklyn chorus girl. At the end of the third act, the jury is asked to retire to a side room and bring in a verdict. As they do so, each witness appears individually anil repeats the key part of his testimony. The jury for this year’s play returned a verdict of not guilty. 112 Nash cross-examines a witness CAST Bailiff Bob Jacobsen Judge Heath Joel Heathcotc District Attorney Flint Nick Nash Defense Attorney Stevens Darrell Elliott Clerk of Court Tom Smullen Karen Andre Marcia Swanson Dr. Kirkland Alee Janes Mrs. John Hutchins Sue Gillmore Holmer Van Fleet Bob Owen Elmer Sweeny Mike Donnelly Nancy Lee Falkner Nancy Knoblauch Ole Swenson Chris Brown Mr. Whitfield Bill Gross Jane Chandler Marylin Curtice Siguard Junquist Jon Bergerud Larry Regan Bill Porter Roberta Van Rensselaer Judy Nash Policemen John Egermayer. Kent [.arson “. . . professionally known as Roberta Van Rensselaer. J13 Stax Disc;, left to right; Ritrhir, Patterson, K. Larson, Midillcmist. Moffrt, Smullcn, S. Sheldon, Bean, Pick. Fleigel. Jacob «n, Merchant. Meathcotc. McCarthy, Kcklund. M. Hoffman. Fiktii Row: Owen, Cote, C. Lane, TroxcII. Robert , Shronts. Keinpf, Stevcn«. (jeer, ticiRcr, Winslow. I). Crosby, Randolph. Fourth Row: Facvrc, Connolly, Morrison, Widdess, HrrKlund, Holtzerman, RidRcway, (I. Sedgwick. Bcrgcrson, G s ner, MacFarlane, Amlervm. Porter, Hansen, riuun Row; F.lliott, W. Plimpton, Adams, Wilkin-on, Morris, (ireen, Knud-on, Lowe, Ratner, Agncw Rosenblatt, R. Hoffman, Mitchell, Price. Second Row: Steen, Pllaum, Hull, Crahb, Drake. Dawes, Kirkman, Shaw, Holnier, Holton, Andrus, II. Knoblauch, J Lane, First Row: D. Plimpton, Dayton, Mr. Mettcls—adviser: Perkins, Schooling. B CLUB COMPLETES SECOND YEAR The Blake B Club is now in its second year of existence and has made excellent progress. Mr. Bcttcls, the adviser of the B Club, has assisted the Club’s progress greatly. Effective leadership has also been given by the officers, who arc Bud Schocning, President; Ned Dayton, Vice President; Ted Perkins, Secretary; and Dave Plimpton, Treasurer. The greatest accomplishment of the B Club has been its tremendous contribution to the spirit of the school. The Club's rooters' section was present at almost all of the school's various athletic events and was of tremendous support to the teams. At the football games last fall a special section was roped off on the fifty yard line for the B Club rooters, who cheered the team through the season and onto its conference championship. During the winter the B Club members decided to purchase brown and white “hero jackets. These new jackets helped the spirit of the Club even more, and gave the Club a look of greater uniformity. On March 14 the B Club held its annual banquet to which all the coaches and varsity letter-winners were invited. The major speaker at the banquet was Mr. Jim Byrne, sjx rts writer for the Minneapolis Star. Mr. Byrne gave an excellent talk on athletics and the spirit carried out through athletics. After Mr. Byrne’s talk a few sports films anti cartoons were shown. The most important purpose of the B Club is to bring the players of the different varsity sports together and to weld them into a close group of athletic competitors. The B Club helps get the older boys acquainted with the younger members and gives these younger boys a feeling of belonging to the school anti its activities. The B Club has played a very important part in Blake athletics again this year and will certainly continue to do so for many years to come. 114 SEVEN DANCES HELD DURING YEAR The Blake dance season began this year with a record-hop sponsored by the Junior Class. Don Doty was the congenial Master of Ceremonies, who spun discs anti gave away records throughout the evening. Junior Class dance committee members were: Steve Pflaum, chairman, Tim Adams, George Scdgewick, Chuck Geer, Ed Haugland, Ned Dayton, Clark Winslow, and Tom Green. The major fall social event was the Homecoming dance, held in October. Under the chairmanship of Doug Bean assisted by Jim Bcrglund, Bill Gross, Tom Green, and Steve PHaum, the dance was held in the gym to the music of “The Progressionists. Always a true sign of the season, the Christmas dance was held in December at the close of the fall term. Under the able guidance of Nick Nash, chairman, Nick Morrison, Tim Adams, ('lark Winslow, Don Morris, Tom Green, Phil Ecklund, and Jim L me, the gym was decorated in the spirit of the season, and an orchestra provided the music for the evening. A.F.S. Dance The highlight of this year's dance program came in the form of the American Field Service Benefit dance. All the A.F.S. exchange students in Hennepin County were invited to it and were accompanied by a boy or girl from either Blake or Northrop. Arrangements for the dance were ably handled by Alec Janes, chairman, Doug Bean, and Steve Pflaum. The gym was gaily decorated with flags from many countries ami different types of foreign pastries were contributed, and served, by members of the Blake Mothers’ Association. All in all it was one of the most successful dances of the '56-’57 season and did a great deal to introduce our A.F.S. friends to Blake's hospitality. With the beginning of the Spring Term, the Junior Class sponsored another record-hop, with Jim Boyson as disc-jockey. Attractive decorations for the lunchroom were furnished by Rothschild's. The dance gave the Junior Class a big boost toward their goal for the June J-S. All who attended the '56-'57 Blake dances will agree they were an outstanding part of this year’s social life. 115 tz IT _n BLAKE REGAINS M.I.S.L. CHAMPIONSHIP The fall of 1956 witnessed one of the most successful seasons in Blake football history; the Hilltoppers won seven games, lost none, and tied one game to win the M.I.S.L. football championship. The winning formula seemed to be a big, fast, hard-hitting line and powerful backficld which outscored the opponents by at least thirteen points in seven of the eight games. When practice opened on August 15, eleven returning lettermen answered the first-day call of coaches Rill Glenn and Chief Wonson. Of the eleven returnees, eight had started on the 1955 team; the other three had seen considerable game experience. Consequently, lettermen occupied ten positions of the starting eleven during the early days of practice. Fundamentals received a thorough going over as the Rears prepared for the first scrimmage of the season against Edina. Blake humiliated the Hornets, who were learning a new offense, by seven touchdowns. Larson breaks through Shattuck line. Rack Row. left to right: Mr. Glenn—Coach. Mr. Wonson—Coach. Elliot. Ritchie. Gessner, l . Norris. Schoening. M. McCarthy. Sash—Manager, Adam —Assistant Manager. Skcoxu Row: Roberts, N. Dayton, Winslow, Lane and I.arson—Co-captains. Morrison, I . Plimpton. Shaw. Middlcmist. Front g,nv; R. Owen, Perkins, Patterson. Ecklund, Moffett, W ilkie. Kgcrmaycr, Heathcote. S. Widdess, Smullen. 118 This morale victory came as “sweet revenge” after the futile efforts against Edina's state grid champions of years past. Similar success was a goal which Blake failed to reach in three more pre-season scrimmages with l-akc Omference teams, Minnetonka. Hopkins, and Mound. The effort of twenty-five individuals, working together as a team, was a large factor in this 1956 success story. Hours of hart! work on the part of all twenty-five brought about the machine-like precision, which is so necessary if the dreams for a Friday afternoon victory arc to be fulfilled. The Hilltoppcrs had few individual standouts; instead, each victory was a team effort. Drawn together by a common devotion to their coaches and to their school, Blake’s 1956 football team won together, made mistakes together, and brought to Blake a football conference championship . . . together. A second factor in the success story arc those people behind the scenes, who made a Blake football championship possible. Scout Chub Bcttcls and his assistant, Bill Miller, compiled pages u| on pages of material about Blake’s opposition. Any college coach would be fortunate to have this valuable pair on his scouting staff. Publicity man Frank Horton and Athletic Director Pete Parks spent a great ileal of time on the football team in their respective departments. Last, but certainly not least im|x rtant in the football suc- Hgernuyer gains against Concordia Queen Ann Cabot cess story, are those |x-rsons without whose help no team is ever successful—the players’ parents. These understanding men anil women untiringly supported every action of Blake's Hilltopj ers. Perhaps someday they will be rewarded for the worry and strain they put into the 1956 championship football team. Blake was proud of the fact that they had two inspirational co-captains—Kent Larson and Jim Lane. These two boys were Blake’s touchdown twins, accounting for seventy-seven of Blake’s ninety-two points in conference play. Both were awarded with all-conference backfield berths on the MISL first unit. 119 Line opens a hole for a touchdown. An exceptionally fast-charging line proved to be the key to several Blake victories. Right end Nick Widdess, right tackle Bud Schoening, right guard Bill Moffett, center John Patterson, and left guard Bill Wilkie were holdovers who had started seven games for Blake as juniors. This seasoned quintette teamed up with two juniors, left tackle Don Morris and left end Nick Morrison, to provide Blake with a big, fast line, unmatched in the MISL. This same line was the nucleus of the stout Brown and White defensive platoon which allowed only fourteen points to be scored upon them in eight games. Blake takes to the air. The heaviest Blake back field in recent years was quarterbacked by a three year veteran, John Egermay-cr. Co-captains Kent Larson and Jim Lane have played their third years at right and left halfback respectively. Joel Hcathcotc and Ted Perkins alternated at the starting fullback position. At the close of the season nine Hilltoppcrs were named to the all-conference first and alternate units. Nick Widdess, Bill Wilkie, Kent Larson, and Jim Lane were first unit choices. Bud Schoening, Bill Moffett, John Patterson. Don Morris, and John Hgermayer won jiositions on the alternate unit. At the annual football banquet Bill Wilkie was presented the Glcnn-Wonson trophy, awarded annually by vote of the team and coaches to the player who has made the greatest improvement and l est represented his team and school. The winner of the Williams Trophy, presented to the best football player, was senior left halfback Jim Lane. Ned Dayton and Nick Morrison were named co-captains of the 1957 football team. 120 an BLAKE 54 BLAKE 21 BLAKE 20 BLAKE 27 BLAKE 47 BLAKE 13 BLAKE 25 BLAKE 7 .. HINCKLEY 0 .... PACELLI 0 . SHATTUCK 0 CONCORDIA 0 .. PRESTON 0 MINNEHAHA 0 .... BRECK 7 ...... SPA 7 Lane blocks as Larson romps. COACHES Blake School produces a successful football team yearly. Perhaps only the players themselves know the main reason for their success story—coaches Bill Glenn and Chief Wonson. When the Hilltoppcr team takes the field, with it go the words of two of the most resected coaches in high school coaching circles: “Play a hard and clean game; always play your best game. Bill Glenn and Chief Wonson began coaching the varsity team in 1945, and since then they have won the respect of the many young men who have played under them. Beginning a month before the opening game, the coaches school their players in conditioning, fundamentals, offensive anti defensive patterns. On and off the field Blake teams show the manners and sportsmanship instilled in them by their fine coaches. Years after the scores and names of the touchdown heroes have been forgotten, the memory of Bill Glenn and Chief Wonson will linger with those boys who have played at Blake. The lessons in team play, sportsmanship, and fighting spirit will live with those boys throughout their lives—lessons taught by the two most devoted coaches a boy could have, Bill Glenn and Chief Wonson. 121 Bill Moffett—For two years an A No. 1 blocker at right guard; in 1956 a capable outside line-back -cr; an All-Conference selection at guard on the second team. Jim Lane—900 yards for a 6.2 average from left halfback; winner of the Williams Trophy; All-Conference back on the first team. Kent Larson—For three years a hard running back and a capable defensive player; he made the All-Conference first team at right halfback. Phil Ecklund—A reserve right end whose play in practice scrimmages helped the 1956 squad win the league championship. Ned Dayton—At left guard a consistent player on both offense and defense; he should be a fine co-captain in 1957. Whitcy Shaw—Pound for pound the roughest player on the 1956 squad; his running in the games promised a gcxxl year in 1957. 122 123 (Jerry Roberts—A reserve end and guard whose efforts in practice scrimmages and defensive drills contributed to an undefeated season. Dave Plimpton—A reserve back who ran hard; a good tackier on defense; he showed definite promise for 1957. Clark Winslow—A hard working lineman who should develop in 1957; he tackles well and likes it rough. John Gessner—A fast back who shows promise for the future; he runs hard, cuts well. Hob Owen—A fast-charging end who was an asset to the championship team: invaluable in developing the pass defense with Chiefs offensive unit. Hill Wilkie—An all-Hlake guard on offense and defense; a unanimous choice for left guard on the All-Conference first team. John F.germayer—A steady outside line-backer and a good ball-handler at quarterback; he made the All-Conference second team. Art Middlcmist—A steady reserve tackle who contributed greatly to team's development. Nick Morrison—His blocking and tackling improved from week to week; as offensive left end and center linc-backer he started all games; in 1957 he should provide good leadership. Tom Snuillen—A reserve tackle who played well in games when called upon; in the practice scrimmages he made it rough for the starters. Joel Heathcotc—The best tackier on the 1956 squad, he was greatly responsible for holding the opponents to two touchdowns. John Patterson—At offensive center he timed the attack well; a standout at defensive guard; center on the All-Conference second team. Hud Schocning—A regular tackle both ways in 15 games over two years; he made the All-Conference second team because of his good blocking throughout the season. Nick Widdess—An All-Conference right end on the first team; a good blocker and an A No. I defensive player for two years. 124 Don Morris—Left tackle both ways for seven games; an All-Conference choice for the second team; rough and hard to move. Chuck Ritchie—For two years a dependable varsity quarterback; he worked hard and delivered under pressure; a fine team player. Darrell Elliott—A reserve center who developed steadily; he should help the 1957 squad. Ted Perkins—The fastest back on the 1956 team; he was at his best in an open field and on outside plavs. Walter McCarthy—His work on the practice field in the defensive drills helped make the 1956 line; he improved rapidly after a late start. Nick Nash—An excellent manager who handled the details of a responsible position efficiently. I Hack Row, left to right: Mr. Mcttcls—Coach, Rankin, Geiger, Lane, Rattier, Randolph, F.n ign, Mr. Van Santvoord—Coach. Third Row: Lewis—Manager, Real. Connolly, Faegre. LcRoy, Templeton, Ricke. SrxoND Row: Wilkie, J. Sedgwick. Platt. Holmcr, Kirkman, MofTinan, Nelson, W. Plimpton, Muelc. Front Row: I.cwman, Aust, Hannon, Lahr, Troxrll, Green, Manning, ti. Sedgwick, Haugland. J. V. HAS UNDEFEATED SEASON The J. V. football team will long be remembered by the school as one of its finest, but it will be remembered even longer by each member of this close group. On the fifteenth of August, when the future Kittle Bears rc| ortcd to the lower field for the first time, many knew one another only slightly or perhaps not at all. This situation soon changed. The intense conditioning program was begun immediately, so that by the first scrimmage of the season, the team was fast approaching its physical peak. With each practice, each scrimmage, and finally each game, the boys became closer friends and a closer team. As they became a team the work slowly changed to fun anti satisfaction until the ultimate goal was reached. This goal was achieved through the desire of the entire team. However, there were some individual standouts. Probably the most outstanding feat of the season was the fine running of Jim Rankin who rolled up a seventy-two point scoring total. His good work C. Lane goes on 41-R. added greatly to the thirty-six |x int | cr game average. But some of the standouts were not always obvious, such as the consistent quarterbacking of Chuck Lane, who tied with Walt Plimpton for second place scoring honors with thirty-six points each. Both offensive and defensive lines were among the toughest and most consistent in the conference. The Brown and White 126 was conditioned to play an Oklahoma-stylc, fast break football game. At times this was accomplished by using two entire squads. In several games the fatigue of the other team could be seen in the later stages of the game. In the first game of the season, both the pass defense and blocking were weak. The defensive line held Cretin to almost no gain, but through the air Cretin was able to score and tic the game at 7-all. On the following Thursday the J.V.’s met Glen Lake. Largely through the efforts of the line Blake scored 60 points. The defensive play was that of a spirited team. The junior varsity whipped Concordia at Blake by a de- cisive 33-0 margin. The next week the Little Bears played an inexperienced Shattuck team, defeating the Shads 32-0. In this game Blake played a good first half, but the second half was ragged. On the following Thursday the team was successful in beating Minnehaha 40-6. In this game, which is considered to be the best of the season, right halfback Jim Rankin broke the former scoring record of 60 | oints in one season. In the next encounter, Blake journeyed to Breck for its first away game. The first quarter was closely fought, but from then on, Blake steadily pulled away to a 42-6 victory. The junior varsity finished the season with a rough 21-18 decision over their traditional foes, SPA, to become undefeated conference champions. In the words of coaches Dick Van Santvoord and Chub Bettels, It was the best J.V. we have had as coaches—perhaps the best in the history of the school. The team, coaches, co-captains Ben Troxell and Tom Green, and manager Steve Lewis all deserve commendation for a fine season. 127 NINTH GRADE FOOTBALL This year the Ninth Grade team fought to a successful season under the guidance of Coaches Butler and Horton and the leadership of Captain Dean Rizer. He showed remarkable ability in shifty running at the right halfback position, gaining additional yards when they were needed. Bob Donaldson's good passing added another facet to the attack. The team also had many good tacklcrs; in this field Rizer and Johnson tied for top honors. The heaviness of the forward wall was another big factor in the season’s success. These abilities were soon evident as the Ninth Grade won their first three games. Against Glen Lake they took a hard-fought 7-0 victory. The traditional foe, St. Paul Academy, was dumped 13-7 in what was probably the most satisfying game of the year. The size and speed of the line showed to advantage in the Brcck game. Brcck was held scoreless while Blake amassed 20 points. In a return meeting with Brcck, the Brown anil White didn’t fare as well as previously. They emerged with a 6-6 tic. The last game of the year was probably the most discouraging. St. Philips won 9-7 in a disappointing contest. Back Row, left to right: Mr. Gregory. Mr. Martin—Coachc : Roycc, Lindsay, Wilkinson. Owen, Lundholm, Goldncr, Leonard, Levy. Second Row: Arthur, Hall, Schmidt, Pflaum, Ryan, Tobin. Barbatsis, Frey. Widdess. McCaffrey. Bottom Row: Davis, Mackey, Clifford, Duffey, Ncwhall, Kazen. Richards, Seed. SEVENTH GRADE FOOTBALL Mr. Miller and Mr. Fisher coached their team to an undefeated season this year. The players outstanding in their contributions to this excellent record were left halfback Donaldson, right halfback Anderson, and end Edic. All these boys exhibited good running ability and the Donaldson to Edic pass combinations figured in important gains and scores. The team as a whole was well-balanced and showed good ability at every position. The first team victory was a decisive 20-0 win over Brcck; then Glen Lake fell 20-13. In their second game with Brcck the Seventh Graders showed the same determination as earlier and defeated them by an almost similar score, 21-0. Glen Lake failed to show as much power as before in the last game of the season. Blake tallied 20 points and limited the opponents to 6. An undefeated season is always the goal of every team. This year’s Seventh Grade team and coaches deserve much praise in making such a fine record. There were a few standouts, but the team as a whole, in working together, produced the wins. 128 Hack Row, left to ritilit: Mr. Roller—Coach, Rizer, lloltzermaon, Hazcn, Skramstad, Rogers. Ilanold, Bowen, Mitchell, Lowe—Manager. Skconii Row: Druy. Pearson, Carlson. Rizer, Johnson, Barns, Coburn, Brum. Hawkinson, Nelson. Bottom Row: Morris. Mcech, Stenson. M or ken. Sitnensen, Thompson, Donaldson, Denver, Anderson. EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL The Eighth Graders, coached by Mr. Gregory and Mr. Martin, had an extremely successful season by winning four games and losing one. Weight and spirit produced a 20-13 Blake win over a small but adept Ossco team. A stiff Eighth Grade defense was a deciding factor in their next victory. Brcck fell 27-7 despite their fine blocking. Blake’s only defeat came at the hands of a big Glen Lake team. The Brown anil White performance was spotty, and Glen Lake scored 20, holding Blake to 7. In their second game with Brcck the Eighth Graders failed by only one touchdown to maintain their former superiority, but still won by 20 to 7. The season was ended fittingly by a 15-0 victory over Glen Lake. Smarting from a previous Glen Lake defeat, the Eighth Graders played determined ball to upset the heavier team. The team had many standouts. In the backficld, Lundholm, Ryan, Owen, and Goldner deserve praise. In the line, Roycc, Rarbatsis, Fine, and Lindsey were outstanding. The team as a whole was big and fairly fast. These qualities were further developed as they played more together. More work and experience should produce a very fine team. Hack Row, left to right: Winston. Wright. Ncl-on. Noll, Gibson, Baskin, Norris. Dobson. Titian Row: Mr. Miller, Mr. Fisher—Coaches; Kobbe. Kaplan, Piper. Kuehn, Flemming, Whitman. Higgins. Second Row: Covey, Albrecht. Sheldon, McCaffery, Kemerer. Norville, Bros, Anderson, Pierson. Fikst Row : Andrews. Ankeny. Savage, Ingham, Donaldson, Kdie, Whitmore. Friedlund, Malkerson. Basketball Team Wins 13 and Loses 6 The varsity basketball team surprised many people this season by winning 13 games and losing only six. Blake won three out of its last four games to finish in a tic with Concordia and Shattuck for second place in the M.I.S.L. with an eight-four record. In addition, the team won third place in the M.I.S.L. tournament held at Bethel College. No one was very optimistic at the start of the year about Blake's chances for finishing in the first division of the league mainly because of their lack of height. With Nick Widdess the tallest player on the squad at 6'2 the chances were not very hopeful. Blake opened the season by defeating Chaska 44-35. The Hilltopj crs won their first conference game by crushing Pillsbury at Pillsbury 69-41. Brcck and Concordia then put a damper on Blake’s aspirations 52-41 and 56-47, respectively. Blake bounced back to defeat S.P.A. as Nick Widdess poured in 22 jxjints. In their next game the Hilltoppcrs reached the low point of the season in a 65-44 loss to Minnehaha, but the following Tuesday defeated Shattuck 55-46 on the loser's home court. The team took time out from the conference play to meet a small, quick Pacclh team at Austin. Despite the fact that the Hilltopjxrrs shot 63%, they were defeated by the alert Pacclli team 64-54. Blake then turned the tables on a favored Howard Lake team 61-49. John Egermayer reached his stride as he scored 23 points. Returning to conference play, Blake avenged an earlier loss to Brcck by a 52-44 score. Pillsbury proved to be no trouble by falling 70-30. The substitutes played Lktt to Kic.ur: Mr. H. Lundholm—Coach, Hcathcotc, Holton, Lane, Drake, Lane. HKcrmayer—Captain, Widde , Schoening. Wilkinson, Bcrglund, Anderson, Bergerson—Manager. 130 most of the game. Shattuck squecked out a 47-44 victory at Blake in a disappointing game. However, Blake regained its form to edge Concordia 51-49 in an overtime and easily defeated S.P.A. 44-31. Even as the team hit its low point in the season in an earlier loss to Minnehaha, they reached their peak by defeating the Indians 54 to 44. It was the first time in five years of conference play that Blake had beaten Minnehaha except in tournament play. The victory was all the more noteworthy because the Indians arc seldom defeated on their home floor. In the M.I.S.L. tournament at Bethel College, Blake won its opening game with S.P.A. 52-41. The Hilltop-pers then had to face the league champions, Minnehaha. Ahead at the half ami at the end of the third quarter 35-34, Blake ran out of steam in the last quarter when Jim Lane fouled out; the team sustained a 65-55 loss. The following night they trounced Shattuck 65-41. Nick Widdess was selected to the All-Tournament team for his fine play throughout the tournament scoring 59 (Miints. The team had go xl scoring from its front line of Egcrmaycr. Widdess, and Schocning. Widdess led the team in scoring for the regular season with 193 | oints for a 12.9 average. Egcrmaycr and Schocning were almost always in double figures. Jim Lane ami Bill Drake rounded out the starting five. Lane played good all-around ball at guard and Bill Drake was one of the outstanding players in rebounding and on defense. The reserves comjxxscd of Wilkinson. Anderson, Widdess j� o« high for a rebound. Schuening sinks a basket. Hcathcotc, C. Lane, Holton, Berglund, and Gessner contributed to the successful season. At the Winter Sports Dinner Bud Schocning was awarded the Pcarson-Sclovcr trophy anti Chuck Lane and Bob Holton were elected co-captains of next year’s team. Chuck Lane, Wilkinson, Holton, and Gessner will be back to form the nucleus of next year’s team along with some players up from the J.V. Coach Lundholm should Ik commended for a fine job. Although the prospects did not look too good at the start of the season, by the end of the season Blake rose to be one of the better teams in the league. Congratulations arc also extended to Nick Widdess for making both All Conference and All Tournament teams. 131 BLAKE HOCKEY TAKES SECOND PLACE Blake hockey started out slowly this year. The Bears lost their first two contests to Minnetonka ami Edina, hut from then on Blake was victorious in the majority of their games. The first victory came during the pre-season practices. Blake defeated an inexperienced Hopkins team 6 1. The next game was the annual Alumni game. The graduates had lost the year before, and they were determined to regain their prestige. The game was one of the best of the season. The varsity came from behind to tic the score at 2-2, and finally won in the fourth overtime period. This game ended the preseason practice; the team then entered league competition. In the first league game, Blake was victorious over Minnehaha 3-0. The team then defeated Breck 4-0. The next contest brought out more of Blake’s potential. Concordia fell at the hands of Blake by a score of 9-0. The team was fortunate this year in resjxrct to weather conditions. There was not one day, until the final part of the season, when the team could not practice. As in years past, there was much emphasis on skating. Mr. Van Santvoord believed that good con ditioning would pay off. Blake could outskatc every team they played in league competition. The drills were hard work, hut everyone on the team learned the value of top conditioning. The next home game was with a scrappy S.P.A. team. It did not have the ability to match Blake, but it made up for this by fight and hustle. Blake won 4-1 although the game was much closer than the final score indicates. The Bear’s next game was played at Williams Arena against a much improved Minnehaha team. This is the game in which Mr. Van Santvoord’s conditioning theory paid off as Blake outskated Minnehaha in the last period to eke out a 3-1 victory. At this time Blake was still undefeated in conference play; the team felt they had a good chance to win the championship. A victory against Shattuck was a must for the championship hopes. Team spirit was up for this game, and after a second period tie Blake scored in the final | criod to win 2-1. Shattuck had previously been undefeated in league comjxrtition, so this victory left Blake as the only undefeated team in the league. The game against S.P.A. was a rather discouraging one for Blake. S.P.A. was fired up as usual as they scored first. The Blake attack could not seem to get in gear. The harder the team tried, the worse they played. It was a long, hard uphill fight all the way although Blake was fortunate to come out with a 3-3 tic. This game marked the low point of the season. Mr. Van Santvoord told the team to forget the game and work Standing, left to right: Stevens—Manager, Flicgel, Merchant, Faegre, Winslow. Ecklund, Moffett—Co-captain, Dayton, Crosby, Sheldon, Adams, Ritchie—Co-captain. Patterson, Smullcn, K. I .arson. In Fkont ok Cage: Hanson, Mr. Van Santvoord—Coach, Peek. Absent: Connolly. Jacobsen. 132 Peck shows All-Conference form toward the next one. Blake then rode over Breck 5-1 on the following Tuesday. On Friday the team was victorious over Concordia for the second time by a score of 5-2. Following a non-conference game against Hopkins, the team lost the most important game of the year with Shattuck. Shattuck had been defeated only once (by-Blake). Blake had been tied once so they had to win this game. The Shads scored midway through the first period. Blake tied the score at the end of the second period, but Shattuck stayed ahead to win 2-1. This was a particularly hard blow because it meant that Blake was out of contention for first place unless Shattuck lost one of its two remaining games. Unfortunately Shattuck won both contests, and Blake had to settle for a second place finish. In the Minnesota Independent School League tournament Blake finished in third place. In the first round Blake drew St. Thomas Academy. In a hard-fought game Blake emerged victorious 2-1. In the semifinal round Blake met Cretin, one of the highest ranking teams in the state. The Cretin team had split a two game series with state champions, International Falls. Blake made a creditable showing considering the caliber of the Cretin team, losing 6-3. In the consolation game Blake defeated St. Agnes 3-2 thus winning third place in the tournament and closing the 1956-57 season. Blake can attribute its success to the fine coaching of Mr. Van Santvoord anil equally important team play. Every game was a team effort. When a group of six players can play as a team, they arc hard to beat, as Blake showed during this past season. Blake finished with a record of 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 tic, the best record ever recorded by Blake in league competition. Tim Adams and Dave Crosby have been elected co-captains for next year. Other returning lettermen arc Chuck Faegre, Larry Connolly, Ned Dayton, Harvey Hanson, and Clark Winslow. These lettermen and J.V. hopefuls will form a strong nucleus for next year’s team. Connolly slips the puck past the defense. 133 Standing: left to right: Dawes, Geiger, Kirkman, Green. Porter, Mid«llemi t, Klliott—Manager, Crabb, Holmcr, R. Wilkie, McCarthy, Troxell. KXBIUJIC: Hanson, Cote, Randolph, Holtzcritiann, Mr. Bcttcls—Trainer, Bill Wilkie—Captain, Mr. Heald—Coach, Rosenblatt, Shaw, Hull. Mitchell. WRESTLING OPENS FIRST YEAR This was the first year that Blake has had wrestling as a major sport, and despite the fact that the record was not particularly impressive, the team displayed a strong potential that should result in powerful future-teams. Unfortunately, M.I.S.L. competition was tougher this year than in any other. Shattuck in particular produced an amazingly jjotent team that was undefeated both in and out of league competition, and that ranked high among the wrestling schools of the entire-state. Concordia was also strong; and Minnehaha, with a surplus of talent bestowed upon them by the absence of a swimming team, improved greatly as the season progressed. After a number of practice meets with Minnetonka and Edina, Blake opened her conference schedule by overpowering Breck 14-16 at Brcck. Although the two teams were quite evenly matched in strength and skill, Blake displayed far more desire and spirit and won by a sizeable margin. In wrestling, desire can carry a team only so far. as they learned in their next meet with an experienced Concordia team. Physically Concordia was not noticeably superior, but in knowledge they hail a tremendous advantage. John Holtzcrman. Harry Randolph, and Walt McCarthy were the only victorious contestants for Blake as Concordia won 39-11. A highlight of this meet was the novel pin hold used by John Holtzcrmann in defeating his opponent. As the Concordia boy attempted to somersault himself free, John seized his ankles and lifted until only his opjK nent’s shoulders remained touching the mat. The following week a fired up Minnehaha team faced Blake in the third meet of the year. This meet was the complete opposite of the Brcck meet in that we were stale and peplcss while Minnehaha displayed a tremendous drive. Harry Randolph, Whitcy Shaw, and Ben Troxell were Blake’s only winners as Minnehaha triumphed 34-18. The first Pillsburv meet was probably the most satisfying of the year. Whitev Shaw, our 127 lb. ace, fought to a six minute tie with his rugged op| onent, who later became the tournament champion. Walter McCarthy won a close decision, and Ben Troxell tied his man as Blake pullet! away and defeated Pillsbury 30-24. 134 After a crushing defeat at the hands of Shattuck. Blake met Breck in a return meet. Two of our best wrestlers, Harry Randolph and Whitey Shaw, were out of action with injuries, giving Breck enough of an advantage to squeak by with a 28-26 victory. Bill Porter, wrestling as a light-heavyweight, made quick work of his opponent. Captain Bill Wilkie with Coach Heald The M.I.S.L. Tournament was held at Shattuck School at the close of the season. Two Blake wrestlers, Art Middlcmist anil Whitey Shaw, won their preliminary matches anil made the finals. Art took second place in the heavyweight class as did Whitey in the 127 lb. class. Perhaps the most amazing performance was turned in by Jerry Gieger, who, having reduced his weight from 155 lbs. to 138 lbs., defeated one of Shat-tuck's regulars in a consolation match. Mr. Heald, the coach, has done a fine job in teaching the technique of wrestling to a yearling squad. His long hours of planning and work will certainly pay off in an improved team next year. Next year’s captain. Whitey Shaw, heads a large group of returning Icttermcn. There were only four Seniors on this year’s team. Although the won-lost record was poor, the team exhibited much spirit and willingness to learn throughout the season. The ability to wrestle comes slowly, and hard work is certainly a major part of wrestling proficiency. Trainer Chilli Betties deserves much credit for the excellent condition the squad attained. This exercise program prepared the squad with much needed stamina. Wrestling is growing all over Minnesota, even as it is here at Blake. In the future we may well see teams of championship caliber spring from this first year squad. 135 Whitey Shaw tumbles his opponent Back Row. left to right: Rattier. Agnew, Knutson, Mac Farlanc. II. Knoblauch, captain; R. Riser, Lowe, B. Owen, Fe'rkiith. Miiidi.k Row: Steen, B. Hoffman, S. I’flauni, manager; Mr. Otto, assistant coach; Mr. Hartmann, coach; Morrison, I). I'limpton. Front Row: C. Andrus, M. Hoffman, Bean. Swimming Coach Hartmann Retires The 1957 swimming season ended on a sail note, although during the season the team had its share of victories. The sad note was the news of Johnny Hartmann’s retirement. Johnny had been coacli of Blake’s swimming teams for the past 32 years. In paying tribute to him, one can not possibly praise him enough, for he has proved invaluable in his many years of service to Blake. Under his guidance Blake swimmers have failed to win at least half of their meets only once in 32 years. Although the over-all record docs not particularly shine this year, there were many highlights in the team’s season. Johnny Hartmann began coaching at Blake in 1925 anil lias continued ever since then. During this jx-riod he has turned out many fine swimmers, including several national and state champions. At the Winter Sports Banquet Johnny disspclled many fears when he promised to help the swimming teams whenever possible. During this season Johnny has received excellent assistance from Heinz Otto and Steve Pflaum. Steve has been the manager for three years and has improved 136 Diver Mike Hoffman each year. Speaking of him, Johnny says, “He is by far the best manager that has worked here.’’ Although Johnny has retired, Blake swimming teams will probably see a great deal of him in the future because Johnny will find it difficult to leave the sport he loves. The swimmers started the season by alternately winning anti losing their first seven meets. The first victory was a close one over St. Louis Park, 39-38. In this meet everyone was uneasy since Johnny was deciding in what event each swimmer would participate. The next meet was at Hopkins where Blake met an immensely improved Hopkins squad. Blake gave them a tough fight before bowing 47-30. After this meet the team began improving. In the next meet Blake drubbed Southwest 42-36 as Anson McFarland, Nick Morrison, and the Hoffmans, Mike and Bob, took first places. On the following Tuesday Blake met Shattuck Perkins and Owen begin race. Ketiring Coach Johnny Hartmann at Shattuck and performed below par to lose 49-29. Edina fell before the tankers 47-29, but St. Thomas, which had a sujxrrior team this year, defeated the swimmers 51-26. In the return match with St. Louis Park, the team won more easily 42-36 as they led all the way. Against an inexperienced Pillsbury team the reserves had a chance to perform as Blake coasted to a 58-18 victory. The next meet with Shattuck, in the Minneapolis Club jhxjI, proved to be a most exciting contest. Winning the first three events, Blake took the lead only to lose the final relay and the meet by a score of 47-f6. St. Paul Wilson defeated Blake in another close meet 40-37 and in a return meet Edina defeated Blake 46-31. The meet with Hopkins was one of the finest team efforts, although Hopkins, almost disqualified in one of the relays, finally came through to win by thirteen points. In the final three meets Blake defeated University High 56-21 and Pillsbury 58-19, and lost to St. Thomas 42-35. This ended the season except for the Y.M.C.A. Invitational Meet. Entering only six men, Blake won fifth place in a field of II teams. The relay team of Nick Morrison, Ted Perkins, Dave Plimpton, and Captain Hank Knoblauch took third. Nick Morrison was third in the 100 yard freestyle event and Bob Hoffman second in the 200. Throughout the season there were many excellent performances. Nick Morrison and Anson McFarlanc did exceptionally well in the 100 and 40 yard freestyle events. Ted Perkins,, switching to breaststroke, was consistently good in his event. Don Morris did well in the 100 and relay events but was hampered by a lingering virus “bug which finally hospitalized him. Bob Hoffman, swimming in either the individual medley, the 200, or the 100, won all but two of these events. Hank Knoblauch, who Johnny calls “My greatest coaching effort, was one of the finest team captains in many years. Hank successfully swam the 200, the individual medley, or the relay. If anyone needed help. Hank was always glad to assist; he provided helpful advice anil inspiration. He swam the hardest events and was in every way a great captain, in the pool and out. At the Winter Sports Dinner, Hank Knoblauch was awarded the Guy Thomas Trophy, and Ted Perkins won the Arthur Swimming Improvement Trophy. Boli Hoffman was elected captain for next year. 137 J. V. BASKETBALL GAINS EXPERIENCE Although their record of three wins and eleven losses was far from gtxxl, the Junior Varsity basketball season had several encouraging aspects. There was the discovery of a great deal of talent in the sophomores on the team. Jim Ridgway, Lynn Dear dorf. Jim Seed, John Sedgwick, Harris Leroy, Jim Rankin, Pete Rieke, Steve Lewis, and Bob Templeton may prove to be good material for future Blake teams. One of these sophomores, Jim Rankin, led the team in scoring with an average of seven jKiints per game. The juniors on the team, Chuck (Jeer, Jerry Manning, Marshall Lewman, and Jim Aust showed considerable promise for next year’s varsity. Mr. Pollock's coaching helped to develop Jerry Manning’s height advantage; he should be a vital part of the varsity squad next year. Chuck (Jeer’s deadly marksmanship also promises to be an aid next year. The fine playing and leadership of this year's J.V. captain, Jim Aust, has made him a definite contender for a spot on the varsity's first five. The teamwork stressed by Mr. Pollock was shown when six boys compiled a game average of between three anti seven | oints. In their first game the Junior Bears dropped a 30-25 decision to Chaska despite a strong second-half rally. Then the team journeyed to Concordia where again a second half surge fell short 39-35. In this game John Sedgwick was high scorer with a total of thirteen |M)ints. In the following game the team traveled from Blake to Saint Paul Academy and back again because of a schedule confusion. It brought no luck, however, because the team bowed to the Cadets by one point, 29-28. Minnehaha then took the measure of the Bears 58-42 in a game that was close through the third quarter. In the J.V.’s best game, the team lost to a hot-shooting Ramsey team 58-49. Blake won its following game with Glen Lake 35-25 and on the following Friday made a trip to Howard Lake with the varsity. In the preliminary it hist 58-31. Bouncing back from this defeat, Blake slipped past Breck 37-28 and in their next game smothered Pillsbury 72-12. In this game every member of the team entered into the scoring column. After the Pillsbury victory, the J.V. finished the season with five successive losses. Ramsey, Glen Lake, and (Concordia emerged victorious by scores of 47-29, 32-24, and 29-23. Then came two disap[ ointing defeats at the hands of S.P.A. anil Minnehaha, 33-23, and 47-24. Despite the numerous defeats, the outlook for next year's Junior Varsity is very bright because the sophomores have gained a great deal of experience. The team wishes to thank Mr. Pollock for his patience and guidance during the entire season. STANDIxu, left to rtfrht: LeRoy, Rieke, Manning, Deardorff. Templeton, Lewman. Lewis. Kx'KKLIXc: j. Sedgwick, Rankin, Seed. Coach l’oltock, Geer, Au t, Ridgeway. 138 Standing, left to right: ktuhl, Kilgore, Mithun, Heal. McCarthy, Platt, Ravio, N'cUon. Luther. Knoblauch, R. Crosby, Cargill—Manager, Mr. Martin—Coach. Kneeling: Xcwliall, G. Sedgwick, Wells Ensign, Connolly. J. V. HOCKEY LOSES ONLY ONE GAME This year almost provided an undefeated season for the }. V. hockey team. The win and loss record is the best in many years. The team can be quite satisfied with their record of nine wins and only one defeat. The real success of the team is not honestly cold by this record, because the real success was achieved in the hearts and minds of the players. Each player came to know and respect his fellow team-mate, and, besides learning to play hockey, each player developed the sense of sportsmanship. The team itself improved rapidly throughout the season and should prove to contain good varsity material next year. The I.V. Bears opened their season by downing Minnetonka 5-2. On their second outing they smothered an inexperienced Hopkins squad by a score of 10-0. The next foe to succumb to the JV was Kdina by a score of 6-0. It must be said that the success of the first three games was wholly due to the fact that a few energetic boys were willing to come out and practice during Christmas vacation with the varsity and coaches Martin and Van Santvoord. When school opened again in January, new recruits ap| earcd on the rinks, but the original front line of Ensign, Connolly, and Knoblauch with defensemen Platt and Sedgwick, and goalie Wells remained intact throughout the season. The next time the junior icemen went to work was against a very stublx rn Cretin team. The score was tied in the last minute of the game, but a well-timed attack put the team out in front at the final whistle by a score of 5-4. The S.P.A. game was even more thrilling, for the Junior Bears trailed 2-0 at the start of the last period. Again, the front line pushed in three fast goals, and the defense was able to hold the invaders scoreless; consequently Blake won 3-2. Blake easily defeated an inexperienced Breck team by the score of 15-0. The Jay Vccs, as might well Ik expected, fell victim to over-confidcncc and blew a three goal lead to lose to Minnehaha 5-4. The JV then took on Benilde and easily downed them 7-1. When Minnehaha came to Blake for a second encounter, revenge was in the hearts of all the players. Player spirit soared as the first whistle was heard and team spirit rose even higher when the final whistle sounded. Revenge was taken in the form of a 5-1 victory. This was the final game of an extremely successful season. In no small part can this success be credited to coach Martin. The entire team thanks him for his patience and guidance throughout the season. 139 Standing, left to right: Baskrrrillc. Herger-on. Anderson, Elliott.( Patterson and Schooling— Co-Captain : Morrison. Sinullcn, J.Lane. H. Knoblauch. Sitting on Bench: Aunt, Elcigcl. MacFarlane, Mr. Horton and Mr. Edic—coaches; Bergerud—manager; I). Plimpton. Sitting on Ground: Kilgore—assistant manager: Merchant, Leroy, Rankin, Hanson. J. Berglund, C. Lane. BLAKE DEFENDS CONFERENCE CROWN At the begining of the season coaches lack Relic and Frank Horton welcomed back only five returning lettermen to their squad. At first prospects for a successful season looked rather dim. The weather was cold anti very wet, and the squad spent its first week or more practicing in the gym. However, when the squatl was able to get outside and work out on the diamond, all indications seemed to point towards a fine season. In the first few games, the starting line-up found cocaptain Bud Schocning behind the plate. Bill Wilkinson holding down the number one base, Chuck Lane doing a fine job on second, and Harry Lc Roy on third. John Egermayer and Jim Lane alternated between pitcher and shortstop. In the outfield, Anson McFarlane played well at right, Harvey Hansen was at center and co-captain John Patterson played left. With this team in the field, Blake’s chances of defending last year’s 140 Conference championship looked very good. The iwo sophomore infielders. Chuck Lane ami Harrison Lc Roy, both played fine ball in the first game as Blake defeated St. Paul Academy by a score of 6-3. Jim Lane-yielded only three hits and took credit for the victory. The second game, against Wayzata, John Egermaycr pitched seven innings at the Hamel Memorial field. Blake held the lead 3-2 until the last of the seventh inning, when Wayzata hit two long doubles to make the final score 4-3. However the squad profited from their errors as was shown the following week when they journeyed to Veterans field for a game with Minnehaha. The team found its batting eye in the first inning anil jumped to a three run lead. But the Indians bounced back with three runs to tic the score. Finally, in the last two innings, Blake connected with several well placed hits to take the victory for the Bears, by a score of 8-5. Tram congratulates Lane after homer. With its 2 and 1 record so far this year, the squad is looking forward to a successful season. One of the team's strong points is its large number of reserve players. There are at least two men trying for almost every position on the team. This is not only a good situation in case of an illness or absence, but it also stimulates competition. Co aptains Schooling and Patterson. Reserve pitchers include Hank Knoblauch, Jim Hcrglund and Jim Rankin. Jim Aust, Bob Flicgel, Lee Anderson, Dave Bergerson, and Walt Raskervillc arc alternate outfielders. Louis Merchant, and Dave Plimpton arc alternate inficldcrs. Backing up Bud Schocning In-hind the plate are Nick Morrison, Tom Smullcn, and Darrell Elliott. Although the squad has a tough season ahead of them, the coaches arc optimistic as to the |x ssibilitics of retaining the Conference championship. HI Mr. Pollock—roach; Adams—captain; I). Crosby. Ritchie, Peek, Kcklund. Winslow. Ridgeway, Dayton, R. Crosby. M. Hoffman. TENNIS TEAM POTENTIAL HIGH The 1957 tennis team was dominated by familiar faces and styles of play as the season got under way. With but two positions from last year's roster left vacant, there was a highly competitive spirit on the upper courts throughout the earlier part of the spring. Moreover, the competition among the returning letter-men was a characteristic which must not be forgotten. Capable talent was not lacking in either the singles or doubles departments. Chuck Ritchie, Dave Crosby, anil Captain Tim Adams were selected at the start of the year to compete in singles. Chuck, having played four years on the varsity had the experience needed to win the im|X)rtant matches at a time when they were needed. Dave Crosby in his third year on the team showed signs of possessing one of the biggest games in Blake history. Captain Adams and Crosby alternated at the number one singles position; a situation which kept both from becoming latent. Returning letterman Al Peek and Jim Ridgeway were foremost of the doubles teams, and through a complete knowledge of each other's capabilities were able to establish a commendable record for the year. Two other combinations competed for the number two |X)silion. One of these was Neil Dayton and Richard Crosby, the other. Clark Winslow and Phil Kcklund. Mike Hoffman through conscientious work on behalf of the team contributed to the final picture. The team’s record in the M.I.S.L. race depended greatly u| on the outcome of its matches with arch-rival Shattuck. Aside from league competition, the tennis squad faced such teams as St. Thomas, Edina, and Minnetonka. Mr. Pollock, as in years past, contributed greatly to the development of the team. His contributions were not limited to helpful suggestions, but came as well in his playing with the individual members of the team. The requirements for a successful season were present at the start of the '57 campaign. The outcome would only Ik decided through determination and desire on the part of each member of the team. 142 GOLF SPLITS FIRST TWO MATCHES This year the Blake golf team began practice late because of the late spring. The team finally started practice op. April 22 at the Minikahda Golf Course. Although the team is comj oscd mostly of underclassmen, they are experienced. The starting lineup is made up of the four returning lettermen, lack Price, Bob Holton, Chuck Geer, anti Bill Drake. The other players, Alec Janes. Sherry Stevens, Jerry Manning and Ed Haugland have a good chance of breaking into the starting lineup. The team has only three seniors, captain Bill Drake, Alec Janes, and Sherry Stevens. The first three men are two juniors and a sophomore so the team has good pros-| ccts for the future. The first match of the season was lost to SPA 5l z to GV2. This loss shows that the team is going to have to work hard if they hope to have a good season. The next five matches arc at liome, and then the last six are away. The highlight of the season will be the trip down to Shattuck. This year the Flannery Cup play-off should lx- an interesting one with Price, Holton, and Geer all capable of shooting in the seventies. As the season progresses, the team would like to thank the coach, Mr. Glenn, and the Minikahda Club for their contributions to the team's success. TRACK PROSPECTS APPEAR HOPEFUL As wc go to press the track season is young, anil hopes arc high for another successful season. The first week of practice was spent at the University ficlil house in preparation for the state indoor meet on April 13. Blake entered about twenty boys and managed to finish fifth. Seven men placed in the finals. State champions were jocl Hcathcotc in the low hurdles and Nick Widdcss in the high jump. Place-winners in other events included Bill Moffett, Larry Connolly, Ted Perkins, and the relay team of Gcssncr, Kcmpf, Hcathcotc, and Perkins. Coach Chub Bcttels believes that this team has more potential than any of his previous teams. There arc-veterans in every division this year, including four conference champions. These arc co-captains Joel Heath-cote and Ted Perkins, Nick Widdcss, and johnny Gcss-ncr. Only one member of last year's conference record-holding relay team graduated. The 1957 group is essentially a senior team, but has a great amount of depth, including some extremely young distance men who show great promise. They arc paced by Connolly and Shaw, and arc coached by last year’s co-captain, Greg Fellows. A few event changes have been made this year Staxdixg, left to right: Faro Ham, Itrum. Gross, Tinker, X'rwhall. Schoell. Seed. Faegre, Hull. Nelson, Lew man. Real, R. Wilkie. Shaw. Platt. Rairio, R. HotTiiiau. Knud son. Morkcn. SoUtad. Simonscn. P. Morris, Rogers, Coburn, I-arson, Dawes, Kemmer—manager. Kxr.KU.xa: Mr. Hcald—assistant coach; J. Sedgewick. G. Scdgcwick. Mean, I-ahr. Gessuer. Randolph, Masek. Kcmpf. Connolly. D. Morris. Green, Troxell. W. Plimpton, Anderson. Johnson. Sittj.no Mr. Rettels—coach; Kelly. McCarthy. Porter, Owen, Heathcote and Perkin —co-captains; Widdcss. R. Wilkie. Moffct, Middlemi t, Roberts. Cedar—manager. 144 which arc expected to swell | oint totals. Bob Owen has switched from the half-mile to the 4-H) where he is expected to come into his own; Kari Raivio is high jumping and running the half-mile; and Nick Widdess is high jumping, plus throwing the discus and shot. Others expected to be mainstays throughout the season arc Harry Randolph, Bill Moffett, Don Morris, and Warren Kelly, a new student from Kenya, Africa. This year there is a definite improvement in organization. This is necessary considering the seventy-five trackmen, who begin at the seventh grade level. There arc about thirty actual varsity members. A system has been adopted whereby the men in all the various events arc grouped under their own leader. Perkins, Heath-cote, Owen, Roberts, Widdess, Gessner, Moffett, and Middiemist lead their own separate groups. This system has been quite effective in enabling the younger boys to get more specialized help from the various group leaders. One of the mast important parts of any team is the reinforcements which come up, year by year, from the younger boys. In this phase of track, Blake is fortunate to have Mr. John Heald to coach its seventh, eighth, and ninth grade team. The future Blake track teams are relying on the help they will receive from these boys. Widdess clears the bar. Co-captains Perkins and Heathcote. The team faces quite a challenging schedule this year. The most outstanding meets are the St. John Relays, and the Rochester invitational, which includes Parochial schools of both Wisconsin and Minnesota, plus all private schools of Minnesota. However, the big date on the calendar will be that of the M.I.S.L. Conference meet at Carlcton College. This season the Blake team will seek its third championship in as many years. The coach of the '57 team, Chub Bcttels, has been somewhat optimistic about this season. He has spoken of the potentiality, depth, and desire of the squad. He has forgotten, though, one key factor. This factor is recognizer! by every Blake trackman and every member of the opposition. It is the tremendous will to win which he, himself, instills in every boy who has become a part of track at Blake. 145 1956 SPRING SPORTS RESULTS BASEBALL Blake Opponents Wayzata at Blake 2 11 S.P.A. at S.P.A. 11 2 Pillsbury at Pillsbury 18 4 Minnehaha at Blake 9 4 Breck at Blake 12 0 Eden Prairie at Blake 15 5 Concordia at Blake 8 2 Pillsbury at Blake 14 0 Breck at Breck 8 0 Shattuck at Shattuck 5 1 Minnehaha at Minnehaha 2 3 Alumni at Blake 5 15 S.P.A. at Blake 4 3 Concordia at Concordia 6 2 TENNIS Blake Opponents S.P.A. at S.P.A. 3 2 Edina at Edina 2 3 Minnehaha at Blake 5 0 Shattuck at Blake 2 3 Minnetonka at Blake 5 0 Concordia at Blake 5 0 Edina at Blake 3 2 St. Louis Park at Blake 2 3 Shattuck at Shattuck 2 3 Minnehaha at Minnehaha 5 0 Alumni at Blake 0 5 S.P.A. at Blake 5 0 Concordia at Concordia 5 0 TRACK Private School Indoor Meet at U. of Minn. Blake third in state with 21 points Blakc-Mound-Bloomington at Mound Mound—5l i Bloomington—27 Blake—16Zi Blakc-Shattuck at Blake Blake—76 Shattuck—37 Blake-Edina-Minnetonka at Edina Edina—6414 Minnetonka—40 4 Blake—36 Blakc-S.P.A.-Concordia at Macalcstcr Blake—71 4 Concordia-39 4 S.P.A.—29 State Outdoor Meet at St. John’s College Blake fourth with 19‘4 points Blakc-Shattuck at Shattuck Blake—69 Shattuck—44 Blake-Brcck at Breck Blake—94 Breck—19 Blakc-Concordia-Breck at Blake Blake—73 Concordia—53 Breck—13 Blakc-S.P.A.-Minnchaha at Blake Blake—66 S.P.A.—47 4 Minnehaha—26 4 M.I.S.L. Conference Meet at Carlcton College Blake—58 4 Concordia—41 Shattuck—30 4 Minnehaha—29 4 S.P.A.-29 Breck-6 4 GOLF Blake Opponents S.P.A. at Blake 11'4 54 Minnehaha at Blake 5 4 6 4 Breck at Blake 12 0 Shattuck at Blake 5 7 Concordia at Blake 8 4 354 Wayzata at Blake 1154 54 Breck at Breck a 154 54 Shattuck at Shattuck 354 8 4 Minnehaha at Minnehaha 8 4 Alumni at Blake 6 9 S.P.A. at S.P.A. 12 0 Concordia at Concordia 8 4 146 1956 SPRING SPORTS SUMMARIES BASEBALL Last year’s M.I.S.L. Championship baseball team was captained by Ed Maeder. The team lost only two games all season: a conference game to Minnehaha and a non-conference game to Wayzata. Maeder and Jim Lane were the two top batters last year with an average of .370 and .395 respectively. Captain Maeder, moved from left field, played errorless ball at first base for the rest of the season. Mike Hollcrn, catcher, thwarted many an attempted steal at second base. Pitcher John Egermaycr won all but two league games, pitching brilliantly throughout the season. Coach John Relic said that many of the team's victories resulted from gtxxl bunting and base running. The spirit on the 1956 baseball squad was sujK-rb, and Coach Edie thinks that if last year’s spirit can be duplicated, the team has a fine chance to place high in the league. TENNIS Jim Priest captained the 1956 tennis team. Priest led the tennis team to undisputed second place in the conference. Shattuck was the only team to beat Blake twice; however, in the return match between the two schools, Jim Priest, playing excellent tennis, defeated Shattuck's number one man. Blake also won one doubles match during the day. The team steadily improved throughout the year. This can be readily seen in Blake’s two victories over SPA. Blake won the first match 3-2 and later on during the year defeated SPA again 5-0. The team for 1957 is relatively young, having lost only Priest. The outlook for the 1957 season is fairly bright, says Coach Pollock, “since we have all experienced men returning. TRACK The 1956 Blake track team was the M.I.S.L. champion. as was its predecessor the 1955 track team. Last year’s team was captained by Greg Fellows and Tom Caswell. In 1956 Caswell was the M.I.S.L. champion in the 100 and 220 yard dashes. 1956 was Caswell’s third straight year as the undefeated dash champion of the M.I.S.L. Greg Fellows, in his junior year at Blake, was the conference mile champ. In his senior year he, along with Caswell, were very inspiring captains. Last year Nick Widdess was the conference champion in the high jump and this year he hopes for even greater heights. Coaches |ohn Heald anti Chub Betties are looking forward to a great season. Coach Betties says that because of great (x tential anti depth the 1957 track team will make a strong bid for the their third straight M.I.S.L. track championship. Blake has a new track which is under construction, anti when completed will lx- one of the finest in the state. GOLF Last spring the Blake golf team, captained by John Price, finished second in the league. According to Coach Bill Glenn, Price played consistently well throughout the year. Bob Molten, who was a freshman last year, anti ('buck (Jeer, a sophomore, improved much during the season. In 1956 the golf team was made up of underclassmen. The team practices daily at the Minikahda Golf Club. The outlook for this season looks reasonably bright because of the return of experienced veterans. 147 MOTHERS' ASSOCIATION The duties of the Blake Mothers’ Association include arranging Form Dinners, serving as hostesses for teas and open houses, providing chaperones for school parties and being of any assistance we can to the faculty anti students. We provide the American Field Service Student with his travel expense, anti also give a half scholarship for a local boy. This year, for the first time, we arranged bus service to Shattuck for the football game, which seemed to Ik met with enthusiasm from the Blake and Northrop students. The Mothers’ Association helped the boys on another new project this year in providing refreshments for the International Dance to which all the American Field Service students from the Hennepin County area were invited. Inasmuch as the boys have suggested that this dance Ik an annual affair, we feel that it was most successful. Executive Committee for 1956-57 President—Mrs. Harry M. Schoening Sr. Vice Pres.—Mrs. Atherton Bean Jr. Vice Pres.—Mrs. H. T. Morrison Secretary—Mrs. Charles B. Mccch Treasurer—Mrs. Walter B. Hoffman Form Mothers—1956-57 Form One —Mrs. John Kuchn Form Two —Mrs. Maurice Adclshcim Jr. Form Three—Mrs. Frederic Corrigan Form Four —Mrs. John McCarthy Form Five —Mrs. Thomas Crosby Form Six —Mrs. John Love It has really been a privilege to work with the Faculty anti Mothers this year. I am particularly grateful to Mr. Cleveland, who has been so generous with his time and good counsel, and to Mrs. Ferriera for arranging the Form dinners anti teas so beautifully. And to all the Mothers—my very sincere thanks for so graciously accepting anti cheerfully doing any project that was asked of you. 148 Ivouisc B. Schoening fclmovulecL ment Now that the 1957 Call O' Pan has become a reality, we would like to express our appreciation to those who hcl| cd make this yearbook possible: Faculty Adviser, Mr. S. K. Pollock, who has aided anil encouraged us during our difficulties; Mr. Percy Hopkins of the Empire Engraving company, who has given us perfect reproductions of all our pictures and has freely aided us on setting up the book; Mr. Joe Kirlcy and Mr. Hud Thompson of Lumberman Publishing Company, who, besides giving advice on comj osition anti lay-out, did the actual printing; Mrs. Fern Harden of the Dayton Company for her beautiful senior portraits; Mr. Ken Hachcllcr of Johnson-Hachellcr-Ross, whose organizational pictures were of the finest quality; Mr. Bud Mjos of the A. I. Dahl Company, who has given his advice on the cover and binding; Steve Lewis, Jim Seed, Jim Bcrglund, Bob Holton, Bill Porter, Bob Flicgcl, and Jerry Roberts for writing numerous articles anil typing most of the copy; Nick Nash, Earl Crabb, Tex Hull, Mike Donnelly, and Walt McCarthy, who took all the informal pictures for this book; Doug Bean and Jim Lane, who have given us help with every phase of the book; Bobby Rudd, for his beautiful drawings of the school on the end sheets, and Ken Solstad, for his fine cartoons on the division pages; John Patterson and his assistants, Tad Sheldon, Kent Larson, David Larson, Tom Green, David Crosby, anil Jim Holmer, who so ably covered the business end of the Call O' Pan; And finally those friends and supj ortcrs of Blake who have shown their confidence in and rcsjicct for Blake School by advertising in the 1957 Call O' Pan. Bill Gross 149 Bob Owen 4uto rapL fjcujtmi fjtMMfmQtPib PORTRAIT STUDIO—DOWNTOWN AND SOUTHDALE Wc arc proud of the small part wc were privileged to play in making the 1957 Call O Pan a success. Empire Engraving Company, Inc. Sexton Building • Minneapolis, Minnesota IIow do you dc, Miss Van Eaton?' Seniors clean up after disipating superfluous energy. A ns tests law of averages. Every Real Estate Service Since 1885 Sales, Mortgages, Property Management, Insurance and Investments THORPE BROS. INC. • 519 MARQUETTE.................FE. 3-2133 TOWN and COUNTRY OFFICE - - - WA. 7-8761 3940 SUNNYSIDE ROAD SOUTHDALE OFFICE ........WA. 6-2791 SOUTHDALE SQUARE t--------------------------------. .. Outfitters to Blake Men FOR THIRTY YEARS NICOLAS HAS CATERED TO THE TASTES OF BLAKE MEN. STYLES AND PATTERNS PECULIAR TO IVY LEAGUE CAMPUSES ARE TO BE FOUND IN OUR SUITINGS AND FURNISHINGS. Wc invite your early iu� |K ction Hicolas AT THK RADISSON HOT HI. 55 SO. SEVENTH ST. I ! CongratuLations to THE NEW GRADUATING CLASS from CHARLIE'S ( afe ( xceptlonale Compliments of J. H. KILGORE LUMBER COMPANY 350 17th Avenue North Hopkins, Minnesota West 8-6309 COMPLIMENTS OF THE JAMES C. FIFIELD CO. 121 West Franklin FE. 9-6395 COMPLIMENTS of Northwestern Lumbermens Association Minneapolis 3, Minn. Brown and Donnelly parade with runner-up in Homecoming Queen contest. Mr. Miller prepares live exhibit of fatty tissues. Donnelly smuggles in 93 hamburgers. COMPLIMENTS OF NORRIS DISPENSERS 2720 Lyndale Ave. So. TAylor 4-2675 No Peace Without Law! There can Ik no peace without law-. And there can be no law if we were to invoke one cotie of international conduct for those who oppose us and another for our friends. The society of nations has been slow in developing means to apply this truth. But the passionate longing for jKace on the part of all peoples of the earth compels us to speed our search for new- and more effective instruments of justice. The |Kacc we seek and need means much more than mere absence of war. It means the acceptance of law and the fostering of justice in all the world. I am ever more deeply convinced that the U.N. is the soundest hope for jKace in the world, and for this very reason 1 believe its processes need to be strengthened. I speak particularly of increasing its ability to secure justice under international law. President Dwight D. Eisenhower October 31, 1956 — Submitted by Stanley K. Platt, Investment Adviser will keep foods frozen 4 hours in a home freezer •Based on 3i per kilowatt hour. Electricity is penny cheap from NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY David C. Bell Investment Co. An Institution in Minneapolis Real Estate Since 1880 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REAL ESTATE SALES MORTGAGE LOANS INSURANCE SOI 2nd Avenue So. Fe. 2-6381 REALTORS DICKEY SHAVER, INC. Dependable Fuel Oil Service Gr. 3-7391 Wayzata Compliments of Compliments of Deephaven Drug Store Jos. V. Edeskuty and Associates CONSULTING ENGINEERS Route 4 Wayzata 1406 Foshay Tower Ft. 9-4621 Mplj 2. Minn. With the Compliments of FULLER PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY Compliments of The MINNETONKA LUMBER CO. Mound and Spring Park, Minn. Compliments of A. G. Johnson Electrotype Co. 308 South 6th Street Minneapolis Compliments of M. F. PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY CO. 2531 University Ave. Mi. 5-3921 COMPLIMENTS OF Pliam Linoleum Co. 1921 WASHINGTON AVE. N. HY. 9601 COMPLIMENTS OF The Gopher Cafe 829 HENNEPIN AVE. Hu lujiti that telU the tbuili alo-ut yausi eyeA. Here's good advice for all HILLTOPPERS—and especially |une graduates . . . With a college cancer ahead, one of your most important responsibilities will be proper care of your eyes. Don t take them for granted. Protect them with periodic eye examinations . . . that’s the least your priceless eyes deserve! Remember, your eye doctor doesn't guess—his ophthalmoscope tells him the truth ut your hard-working, one and only pair of eyes. fluty ffeed, QauAia d Casi ► Ground Floor Medical Arts Building ► Fourth Floor Medical Arts Building ► Also 1610A West lake Street Wilkie smirks in satisfaction as Merchant expires. Anderson shows signs of strain as Senior year nears end. “Man. you're an artist. Walt. Rough Cobs Local $02 Compliments of Jacobsen Drug Co. 1101 Nicollet FE. 5-3010 Compliments of WASHINGTON MACHINE and TOOL 13111 Wayzota Blvd. LI. 5-5611 CRYSTAL BAY CONOCO SERVICE CRYSTAL BAY, MINN. KEAVENY'S NAVARRE DRUG LAKE MINNETONKA NAVARRE, MINN. Prescriptions • Pharmaceuticals • Biologicals Finest, top-quality foods at money-saving prices! SHOP AT... RED OWL • Finest, freshest foods Your food dollar buys more at your Red Owl Store. Save money on our everyday low prices. • Low, low prices • Wide variety of foods in every department Compliments of THERMO KING CORPORATION Minneapolis Compliments of of Hopkins Theatre Florists We. 8-6636 Compliments of a Friend W. R. Beamish Co. 1612 Harmon PI. Wholesale Distributors for Gibson, Emerson, Apex and American Kitchens jll tanne 333 Excelsior WE. S-1300 SEE YOUR NEAREST DEALER Compliments of CARGILL, INC. 200 Grain Exchange FE 8-8511 Compliments of SUPERIOR SEPARATOR Hopkins Compliments of Malkerson Oldsmobile 9th at 1st Ave. No. Across from Orpheum Theater Fe. 9-7921 DOWNTOWN OLDSMOBILE DEALER Compliments of a Friend Maddox’s 9th Ave. Barber Shop 5 - 9th Ave. S. Hopkins VOLKSWAGEN ARCHIE D. WALKER, JR., IMPORTED MOTORS SALES - SERVICE - PARTS ARCHIE 0. WALKER, JR., PRESIDENT 4317 Excelsior Boulevard Minneapolis 16, Minn. Let’ bug oula here before we get caught. i; c-p3 Idiot swimmer show ofl. Gluek Farms Belgian Horses Hampshire Sheep Guernsey Cattle OFFICE: FARM: 2000 Marshall St. N.E. North Snclling Minneapolis County Road CONNOLLY CARTAGE CORP. ★ SAINT PAUL - MINNEAPOLIS COMPLIMENTS OF RAINBOW CAFE LAKE and HENNEPIN Compliments of Knaltlk SPORTING GOODS 712 Excelsior Ave. — Hopkins Wo. 8-2300 Top Liiu's of all Sporting Equipment LIVE BAIT Congratulations and Best Wishes to The Class of ’57 Three Friends Southdale Office: 224 Southdale Center WA 7-8775 PIPER, JAFFRAY HOPWOOD Corporate and Municipal Securities Established 18V5 MEMBERS New York Stock Exchanges and other principal Exchanges MINNEAPOLIS BILLINGS GREAT FALLS ST. PAUL B U I C K W. R. Stephens Co. Sales • Service 25 SOUTH 10TH STREET FE. 2-2511 V E L I E MOTOR COMPANY Oldsmobile V-Eights 1314 W. Lake St. Minneapolis Telephone TA. 2-2105 Congratulations BLAKE GRADUATES KING MIDAS FLOUR MILLS Minneapolis, Minnesota A diversified, managed Mutual Fund, organized in Canada, with investments in over 75 Canadian corporations, seeking possible long term growth of capital through: • .. Investment in com panic rjprrlrd in participate in tlic development and expansion of Canadian natural resource , induMrv and commerce. a • • Retention and reinvestment of all net earning . • . . Low lax coat. WITH THE COMPLIMENTS ss OF LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC. Best Wishes For Proipretut onrf Hrteriptirc litrr ature : WADDELL REED, INC. 20 W«� t 9th St. nhlg. . City «. Mo. Principal Underwriter «0 Wall Street New York 5. N. T. REPRESENTATIVE’S ADDRESS HERE From Your Minnetonka Neighbor MEYER BROS. DAIRY 1DDUH........................... cm.............................. -omcra FROM COAST TO COAST At Your Door — At Voitr Store WAYZATA GR. 3-7344 Marsh McLennan INCORPORATED INSURANCE BROKERS Consulting Actuaries Average Adjusters 1515 Northwestern Hank Building, Minneapolis Chicago. .Yew York, Son Francisco, Minneapolis. Los Angeles, Seattle, St. Louis, Vancouver, Duluth, Toronto, Calgary. St. Paul. Portland, Phoenix, Tulsa, Milwaukee Detroit, fioslon, Pittsburgh, Montreal, Indianapolis, Buffalo, Washington. Atlanta, .Yeti Orleans. Cleveland, Hat-ana, London J. A. PRICE AGENCY, INC. 411 Clifton Avenue FE 9-8251 All Forms Insurance and Bonds Baskerville Bomb blurs by. Mercury prepares to launch paper airplane. H.B. charts course lo Davenport. Compliments of COMMUNITY CREDIT 411 Clifton Avenue FE. 9-8251 Compliments of Compliments Swendseen Optical Co. Dispensing Opticians FE. 9-3084 of Barington Chevrolet 91 SOUTH NINTH STREET 1221 West Lake MINNEAPOLIS 2. MINN. At Fremont S 3 N I H D V W 1 VI N 3 N I 1 N Op Charles W. Sexton Company INSURANCE and BONDS Since 1884 Our experience will assist you in selecting Competent and Dependable Protection Mcknight building FE. 2-3501 MINNEAPOLIS 1 MINNESOTA CHIPPEWA SPRING WATER Tk« Sof.eit Pur Spr nq Wafer ia the world It now available la a new convenient Quart lottle pocked 12 to the carton a Handy lor tervinq fh«f preciout new babv a Eety lor you to handle aTnkei up to little tpace in your rolriq.rator Convenient Horn Oelivery Service FE. 3-6361 Chippewa Springs Corp. Ill 2.a Ave. s.« . Mph . Mi.. Compliments of Kaufman KNITTING CO Minneapolis .. Gee, I didn't see my name on the list for Special Help— I was down town getting this ad from ... lAlEIMM SlllI hj®, Good Printers Since 1871 520 Washington Avenue No. FEderal 3-2507 Just Say Meet Us in the REDWOOD ROOM Enjoy Fanu Fresh Broasted Chicken Savory Bar-B-Qucd Ribs with Real Gone Sauce Juicy Jumbo Hamburgers on a great Big Kaiser Bun CHARCOAL BROILED STEAKS A HOUSE SPECIALTY! Big Mounds of Tasty, Just-Right Golden French Fries Sunday Through Thursday—Open Till 10 P.M. Friday and Saturday—Open Till 3 A.M. HOLIDAY MOTOR HOTEL JUNIPER 8-4665 ON HIGHWAY 100—ONE BLOCK NORTH OLSON HIGHWAY Compliments CONGRATULATIONS of MINNEAPOLIS BUSINESS COLLEGE to the graduating Class ANDERSON CADILLAC SALES - SERVICE 200 ESSEX BLDG. FI. 2 4338 S100 EXCELSIOR BLVD. S V|{ FOR YOUR FUTURE HERE! SAVE NOW at the sign of the Friendly Tree! c Blake Graduates MINNEAPOLIS SAVINGS clo_cL LOAN ay)y)-crc.L(2jtLcrri_ CORNER OF MARQUETTE 8TH ST.f MINNEAPOLIS • FE. 3-5271 Andrew explain why he likes string quartets. Compliments of Coast-To-Coast Stores 29 Main St. S.E. Fe. 2-5561 Compliments of Crown Iron Works Co. Compliments of A Friend Your Josten Gass Ring Your First Fine Jewelry You Will Cherish It The Longest Josten’s 1897 .. . Our 60tlt Anniversary . . . 1957 Representative H. A. PETERSEN 134 Foshay Tower Minneapolis FOR THE HOME IN YOUR FUTURE MINNESOTA a PAINTS Minnesota lfl PAINTS _ Compliments of HOUSE OF VISION Manufacturing Opticians Makers of Contact Lenses 86 So. 9th Street FE 5-6818 MINNEAPOLIS FLORAL CO. 2420 Hennepin Ave. So. FR. 7-8080 Compliments of Garfin, Launer, Newman, Poller and Salloway Public Accountants 1710 Builders Exchange COMPLIMENTS OF THE TA. 3-7211 POWER - SaCe 4604 Chicago Ave. Minneapolis 7, Minn. P'l md- iPad tyosunal AjfjcuM Now Formal Attire yours for hire MIRACLE MILE GAMBLE ROBINSON CO. WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS FRESH FRUIT VEGETABLES - GROCERIES Congratulations Kemps OLSEN-PFEIFFER Pharmacy Compliments PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS of TOILETRIES — SUNDRIES STATIONERY — PHOTO FINISHING HOSPITAL SUPPLIES HUNTING and FISHING LICENSES WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS PETERSON and HEDE CO. COURTESY OF Country Club Lanes Hopkins Twin Cities Mom Modern Bowling Alley leagues — C)pcn Howling — Parties TONKA TERRACE SHOPPING CENTER Compliments of HOBBY SUPPLIES SPORTING GOODS BERRY and COMPANY Thayer and Storm SOth and France WAYZATA, MINN. Walnut 2-S2S2 Edina, Minnesota COMPLIMENTS OF CHESLEY F. CARLSON CO. LARSON’S CLOTHING 419 South 3rd Street HOPKINS Fe. 6-1934 COMPLIMENTS OF C. J. DUFFEY PAPER COMPANY PERFORMANCE PAPERS 528 North Washington Minneapolis, Minnesota Compliments of CORNELIUS COMPANY 550 39th Ave. N.E. South 8-8613 There’ a definite trend here.” Bergerud read bed-lime story to amused senior . GRIFFEN PHARMACY HOPKINS SHELL SERVICE Blok Rood Excelsior Ave. Phone: Wo. 6-1697 Tire Repairing — Lubrication 4412 France Ave. So. Minneapolis We. 8-9966 Hopkins, Minn. JUVENILE SHOE STORE Compliments of JOS. E. MASEK M. H. Bishop Company • 5009 Excelsior Blvd. INVESTMENT SECURITIES • 807 La Salle Ave. • Southdale 1660 Northwestern Ft- 5'2Z05 Bank Bldg., Mpls. Compliments of Compliments of HOPKINS GREENHOUSE WONG’S GRANDVIEW CAFE 1609 Excelsior Ave. Hopkins Specialists in Chinese-American Foods Chore Mein To Go — Fine Corsages — Hlway 169 at Interlachen Blvd. WE. 8-745S WE. 9-7440 EDINA MOTORS Compliments of Your Mercury Dealer OLSON BROS. PHARMACY SOth AT XERXES SO. Hiway 169 at Interlachen WA. 7-9717 We. 9-4995 We. 9-3033 x wl S UN SHADE LEVEL GRAOE ' i wnN---- Golf, BRAND GROWS ANYWHERE! Gives you a lawn so thick that crabgrass and other weeds have a hard time starting! NOW’S THE TIME TO PLANT GOLF BRAND LAWN SEED at Another quality product of NORTHRUP, KING CO. Compliments of HOWELLS BEN FRANKLIN HOPKINS — MINNEAPOLIS ALCOTT’S HOPKINS DRUG PRESCRIPTIONS — FREE DELIVERY WE. 8-6321 Charge Accounts — Bridgeman Fountain 6 PHARMACISTS COMPLIMENTS OF DONOVAN'S Furniture and Carpet Co. COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS French Provincial — Early American 1006 Excelsior Ave. WE. 8-63S3 Hopkins, Minnesota Compliments of DANIEL'S STUDIO For Photographs of Distinction 724 Excelsior Ave. Phone—WE. 8-7565 Mitchell Boyer, Compliments Inc. of Minneapolis 3, Minnesota • Harry s Cafe Lincoln Continental Mercury 74 So. 11 th St. 1125 Harmon Plate 1300 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis Phone FL 9-7727 Phone FE. 9-7721 Congratulations to the WAYTONKA MARKET Graduating Class Fine Groceries and Meals RAYMOND WAYZATA, MINNESOTA MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC. Call GR. 3-8871 HARTZELL Compliments of MOTOR COMPANY NEW FOO CHU CAFE 4936 France Ave. So. Chrysler — Imperial — Plymouth Chinese Food Specialists Willys Jeep 4215 EXCELSIOR AVE. SALES and SERVICE Compliments o f MY UNCLES Compliments of TRUSTEE COMPLIMENTS OF Hovander Foods, Inc. 30 NINTH AVE. NORTH HOPKINS, MINNESOTA HOUSE OF FORD 1201 HARMON PLACE FI. 2-7S71 A Century of Look-Ahead Banking 1857-1957 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS Member Federal Depot it Inturaitor Corporation Albrecht Furs Furriers for over 100 years 814 NICOLLET MINNEAPOLIS COMPLIMENTS OF GAMBLES 80S EXCELSIOR AVE. Letter Press — Webb Offset Offset Printing — Rotary News Print MIDWEST PRINTING COMPANY Printers and Lithographers 2037 UNIVERSITY AVE. S.E. MINNEAPOLIS 14, MINN. COMPLIMENTS From Your Good Friend m o� os Vj CLEANING HOt MOl • KRONKKI LAUNDRY K Combo Oil-Coated Popcorn Food Sales, Inc. FE. 3-7181 DELICIOUSLY BETTER BEST WISHES FROM EVERETTE BAKER COMPANY Wallcoverings Unlimited Paints to Harmonize Movable Shutters S812 EXCELSIOR BlVD. MINNEAPOLIS 16, MINN. PLAN YOUR WORK . . . WORK YOUR PLAN COMPLIMENTS OF MAYON PLASTICS 41S 17th AVE NO. OHIO PICTURE FRAME CO 519 2nd AVE. SO HOPKINS, MINNESOTA FE. 6-5116 Perkins describes last weekend’s date. Ileathcote knits brows and studies difficult question. Unidentified player prepares to defend himself as grton squad approaches. April showers in Minnesota. Compliments Compliments of of GAME and LAKE ORIGINALS Pliam Linoleum 27 No. 4th St. FE. 5-8887 STORES LINCOLN BAKERY and DELICATESSEN 4100 W. LAKE ST. Compliments WA. 7-9738 of a Compliments of Friend B. J.'s TAVERN Compliments of The BUCKHORN Cafe LONG LAKE, MINN. SOFTBALL TENNIS BASEBALL A B Sporting Goods Company 28 SOUTH 4TH ST. -:- MINNEAPOLIS FE. S-Sl35 FOOTBALL • COIF • BASKETBALL db)eiicateS5en A Gourmet's Paradise WA. 2-9865 4210 W. LAKE ST. WA. 6-7969 HEADQUARTERS for AUTHENTIC “NATURAL” STYLING UNIVERSITY CLOTHING and ACCESSORIES Compliments of A Friend OUTFITTERS TO MEN Saint Paul Minneapolis I