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

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1958 volume:

« . . ■ « - fz'- «?• ? Vr,‘ r mi N NcA-POUS PUBLIC LI OttAttV THE PUBLICATIONS BOARD SENIOR CLASS Editor Steve Lewis Assistant Editor and Photographer.......Robert Rudd Copy Editor...............Tom Green Photography Editor......Earl Crabb Assistant Photography Editor.................Trygve Steen Business Manager.... David Crosby Faculty Adviser . . . Mr. S. K. Pollock ( ontentd 50 YEARS OF BLAKE FACULTY SENIOR CLASS UNDERCLASSMEN JUNIOR SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS SPORTS ALUMNI The CALL O COfKTKSV OV l)U. C'l.AVTO.V G. Kl'UO BOVEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL Mon and His Work PAN of 1958 75W ft). fries C. I We, the Class of 1958 Dedicate this 50th Anniversary Edition o f t h e CALL 'O PAN To The Masters, Alumni And all those who have been Associated with This School And Have Built The Tradition that is The BLAKE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tottox P. Hkkkki.kixgkk, President Thomas M. Crosby, Vice President Atiikktox Hkax, Secretary Arthur C. Rkcan. Treasurer Robert L. Brooks, Jr. Donald C. Dayton John M. Uollern Adrian M. Howard Dr. Lawrence M. Larson Dr. Thomas Lowry Robert L. Nash Edwin '. Ritchie John C. Savage Charles K. Vclic Sheffield West Albert R. Whitman FOUNDERS James Ford Bell •Charles C. Bovey •Elbert L. Carpenter •Frederick W. Clifford •George B. Clifford •Deceased Charles M. Case •Franklin M. Crosby John Crosby •William H. Dumvoody •Edward C. Gale •Clive T. J affray •Charles S. Pillsbury •David D. Tenney •Charles D. Velie •Frederick B. Wells 50 YEARS OF THE BLAKE SCHOOL A Pictorial History “There is nothing that solidifies and strengthens an institution like reading that institution’s history, whether that history is recorded in books or embodied in customs.” Unknown FIRST TRUSTEES OUTLINE PURPOSE OF SCHOOL Top: School at Ridgewood Avenue Above: 1803 Hennepin Avenue, site of second school MR. NEWTON, headmaster. MR. BI.AKE. founder of The Blake School MR. JOHNSON, third headmaster Junior School at Colfax Avenue (through 1939) (Editors’ Note) This being Blake’s 50th Anniversary, it is only proper that the half century of Blake's existence should Ik- reviewed. We will take from Blake what we will . . . perhaps these pictorial anil verbal impressions may cast some new lights on 50 years of Blake, and may give a sense of the way things have changed, and not changed, in both the distant and immediate past. Our impressions are. in the large part, formed by these various buildings and teachers which mold, to a great extent, our lives at Blake, and which arc often neglected in the weekday round of classes, athletics, and social activities. Eugene C. Alder, a former headmaster, and Benjamin S. Woodworth, class of 1917, have written their own early histories of Blake. The editors felt both Mr. Alder and Mr. Woodworth should have their histories presented as the basic part of the over-all history because of their different impressions and recollections. The following is a combination of both histories written by two old friends of Blake who died within a month of each other in early 1955: “Blake School was founded in 1907 by Mr. William McKcndree Blake, a graduate of De Pauw University of the class of 1873. After his graduation from college, Mr. Blake was successively a teacher, a principal, and superintendent of the public schools of Indiana for about thirty years. He then came to Minneapolis and started a school for boys of which he was principal for four years. “This school, which opened for students on September 20, 1907. was situated at 200 Ridgewood Avenue. In four years it grew from an enrolment of twenty-five boys with three teachers to seventy-five with six teachers. During that period, having outgrown the first quarters, it was removed to 1803 Hennepin Avenue in January 1911. ■ “Several patrons became deeply interested in the possibility of a well equipped, well manned school in Minneapolis which might help relieve the congestion of the public schools and make possible the preparation of boys for eastern universities without a long | eriod of boarding school life. Such a school, they felt, with high scholastic standards, and the splendid op| ortunities for development it might offer, would be a benefit, not only to their own sons, but to the sons of many other Minneapolis families. “Accordingly, in the winter of 1911, steps were taken under the leadership of Mr. Charles C. Bovey to bring together a group of public spirited men, and, after careful consideration, it was decided to incorpor-ate the Blake School under a board of fifteen members. The new corporation was legally created under the laws of Minnesota on May 5, 1911. The school, thus First unit, constructed in 1912. includes present library West House, Junior School 1940-48 and Junior High until 1951 incorporated, was to Ik, in the truest sense, a public service cor|x)ration, eventually self-supporting, but never an organization for |Krsonal profit. The newly formed corporation at once took steps to push forward the enterprise. Arrangements were made to take over the school from Mr. Blake and give him a position of dignity in the new Blake School. A guarantee fund was raised, looking toward the erection of a building, and a new headmaster was chosen—Mr. Charles Bertram Newton. “Mr. Newton brought with him to Minncajxdis four young men who formed the nucleus of a new anti departmentalized faculty. Tracy Hale took charge of English and football; Charles Hadden divided his time between instruction in German and baseball, slighting neither and endearing himself to all who came within Shop class in Junior School the range of his talents in the classroom and on the diamond. John Thompson devoted himself to teaching the young the intricacies of square roots and how, when, and what to let X equal,” while Elmer Ira McPhie was charged with the responsibilities of chemistry and history. “This is not the place for an account of Mr. Newton's accomplishments but no account of Blake’s early days would be complete without at least a passing tribute to his ideals and ambitions for the school and the energy and devotion he expended to sjKcd the realization. Mr. Newton took hold of an unorganized, under-staffed, badly equipped institution, brought order out of chaos, raised scholastic standards and accomplishments to enviably high levels and, perhaps most important of all, succeeded in implanting in the boys the seeds of a fine, living school spirit which, once started, grew spontaneously and embodied the fundamental ideals on which the school was built and by which it is governed today. It goes without saying that Mr. Newton’s work was not accomplished single handed. The greater credit is due him for his ability to win the confidence and support of his trustees and for his skill in building up an esprit de corps among the able assistants with which he surrounded himself in the faculty. Air view of Blake in 1920's Fieldhouse before driveway was paved in foreground BLAKE'S NEW HOM “The trials of that first year at 1803 were countless. The class rooms were inadequate and draughty, the four young male teachers shared quarters in the school building and knew no privacy during school hours, a certain vendor of |x j corn anti ice cream cones made a habit of enriching himself at recess hour at the expense of innumerable digestions. “Interest and faith in the school grew, anti the trustees determined to delay no further in taking steps toward securing a suitable site and building. After careful consideration, it was decided to adopt the “country day school idea, the success of which Mr. Newton had observed in several cities in the cast. With this in mind, a careful canvass of possible locations near the city was made, convenient transportation and healthful surroundings being prime requisites. A suitable site bctw-ccn the Intcrlachcn Club and Hopkins on the Minnetonka Trolley Line was secured, and early in the spring of 1912 work was started on the first section of the building. This section extended as far as the present Trophy Room. The second year of The Blake School l cgan September 25, 1912, in its beautiful new home. The senior department doubled its numbers, anil the capacity of the new building was taxed from the day of opening. The Junior School continued at 1803 Hennepin Avenue, as it was felt that the young boys should not spend the entire day away from home. “It was in 1912 that Mrs. M. B. Koon, Mrs. C. C. Bovey, and Mrs. C. I). Vclic, in memory of the late Judge Koon, donated a sufficient amount of money to give the school a good working library. The chapel in those days was held in the room which we now use as a library, with the library of that period just back of it and separated from it by a screen which ran the full length of the platform. 5 BUILT AND ACULTY ORGANIZED Autumn at Blake before the science wing was added One of the new additions to the faculty that year was no less a person than Noah Foss, who retired early in the 1950’s after nearly forty years of teaching at Blake. Noah discovered early in the game that students had found it so easy to divert kindly Mr. Blake from the subject in hand that they absorbed during classes more information about skunks and other denizens of the north woods (Mr. Blake’s specialty) than they had about irregular verbs. He set about teaching Latin so that it would stay taught—and made a very g xxl job of it. Frank Smoycr and Bob Blanpicd joined up at the same time and as long as they were on the faculty, students argued as to whose was the more cutting sarcasm. It was in this year that the school colors were changed from blue and gold to brown and white and the school divided against itself for intramural competition. Through these doors 856 graduate have walked Junior School in early 19J0’s. STUDENT COUNCIL AND UNION ORIGINATES “The football team that year was chiefly notable for the introduction of mastodonic foe Moore and dimu-tivc Vincent McLanc. Joe was never gentle, on the Held or off. His feats of strength on the gridiron were innumerable. Vince, on the other hand, was at this time as small as Joe was big. anil was just beginning his illustrious career as probably the fastest, shiftiest, and headiest quarterback that ever ran a Blake team. “Games were played with both the first ami second teams of West High. Central High, St. Paul Academy, Galahad School in Hudson, Wisconsin, anil the second team of Shattuck. Words arc all but powerless when one tries to describe the hazards and thrills cxjKrricnced by those rash enough to attempt the drive to Hudson for the Galahad game, even when undertaken in a Peerless like the one advertised in the CALL O PAN of that year. I he trip required an early morning start. Roads were like the corduroy trails in the heart of the logging country. Speeds of twenty to twenty-five miles an hour were the height of recklessness, often resulting in the ditching of the car. Lunch was invariably taken along just in case of delay—and was almost invariably needed. A tour to Hudson without at least one puncture was looked upon as a miracle. However, by careful planning one could arrive in time for the game at two in the afternoon. And what a fair picture was presented by the flowing veils of the ladies streaming yards behind the cars as they sjK-d along at ten anti twelve miles an hour, skilfully guided by men who would have hxjkcd determined if one had been able to penetrate the disguise afforded by voluminous dust coats and goggles which concealed the entire face. Return after the game with nothing but Prestolight headlights to show the way made a dinner stop in St. Paul im| crativc. Then for the mad dash for home which was reached any time from nine to midnight. Such a trip was an exhausting experience which only hardy pioneers could face with any degree of composure. Naturally, a trip to Faribault to play Shattuck was made hv train. No coach of a team in those days would risk losing his best players for a week to a fortnight in the wilderness of southern Minnesota. Gratified by the practical expression of the city's appreciation of the new school, the trustees decided to add another section to the building as planned during the summer of 1913. Accordingly, the central portion was constructed, including the present chapel which was then used as a gymnasium and basketball court. An extensive additional playing field was graded and tennis courts installed. “The faculty of that year shows the addition of Mr. Brocar whose statement that “at’lctics for dc boys should be, not a glittering ornament, but a juseful ad-yunct” will lx- quoted for many years to come. “This was Mr. Blake's last year in school. At its end, he retired, and went to live in Milwaukee, where he died a few years afterward. The year 1914-15 was marked by the founding of two organizations which have exerted a profound influence on the school—the Blake Union and the Student Council. The aim of the Union as set forth in its constitution is “to promote and foster interest in tie-bating anti public speaking, to develop further anti cultivate a spirit of intellectual growth and serious endeavor, to help in the building of school spirit by promoting good fellowship among its members.” Probably no organization has contributed more to the life and esprit tie corps of the school than the Union. “From this time on affairs at Blake settled into something like a normal course of development. The Torch made its first appearance anti became an integral part of the school's life; the dramatic association got off to a spontaneous start with the production of Philo Higlcy’s harrowing tragedy of the war; faculty anil enrollment increased steadily; new wings were added to the building. “One could go on endlessly recalling the events and individuals that marked the early days of Blake, but time anti space im| osc their limitations. The notable anti important impression that dominates any recollections of the early days is that of a personality in the making. Strong leadership, high ideals and fine coojv cration welded a bunch of half baked kitls anti a miserable plant into a school which bids fair to justify its motto—‘urbi ct orbe lumen .” Dormitory days at Senior Blake—left to right: Moles, Harvey, Nash, Savage, McRae, Ross, Traucrnicht, Warner. Maughan, Nelson, and Christian. L T Y MR. CLEVELAND During the fifty years of Blake School there have been six headmasters who have served the school faithfully through their many years of leadership. The following headmasters have successfully guided the school to the prominent position it holds today as a nationally outstanding country day school. William McKcndrcc Blake 1907-1911 Charles Bertram Newton 1911-1919 Raymond B. Johnson 1919-1926 Eugene C. Alder 1926-1946 R. Allan Clapp Prescott C. Cleveland 16 1946-1952 1952- William James Glenn, A.B., Ed.M.. Assistant Headmaster. English (Harvard) Harold T. Lundholm, A.B., M.S...............Principal Director of Admissions, Counselor of Students, Mathematics (Augustana, University of Iowa, Columbia) Noah Sylvester Foss, A.B........................Latin (Dartmouth) Mr. Foss graciously consented to rejoin the faculty during the last three months of school. The entire school and the alumni of Blake welcome back Mr. Foss. Harold Hodgkiksok, A.B............Physics, Chemistry (Clark) S. Keller Pollock, A.B., A.M.. Head of the Middle School, English (Williams, University of Minnesota) 17 John Edie, A.B.. A.M.................................History (Princeton. Columbia. University of Minnesota) Mf.rwyn Earl I’arks, B.S.................Director of Athletics (Iowa Wesleyan. University of Iowa) Fridolf X. Lundholm, A.B., M.S..............Mathematics (Augustana, University of Iowa) Ift Donald W. Butler, A.B. (University of Maine) History Hein J. Otto, A.B., A.M........German, I .at in (University of Delaware, University of Indiana) ■■■■■ Frederick J. Wiu;inton, A.B., S.T.D., Speech. Bible History (College of St. Thomas, Sea bury Western Seminary. Northwestern University. University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin) Francis L. Johnson, B.S., Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings. Manual Art (University of Minnesota) Philip L. Martin. A. B (Williams) Mathematics Latin John B. Hkald, A.B., A.M.......................French (Vale, University of Grenoble, Middlcbury) Russell E. Milliard, A.It.. A.M., Spanish. Organist, Glee Club (Harvard, University of New Hampshire, Columbia) Frank S. Horton, B.S., A.M..................Mathematics (State Teachers' College, Wisconsin, University oi Wisconsin) ♦Herbert H. Sciiei.i.rnherc.er, A.B., A.M. German. Latin (Krctizgasse College-Cologne. University of Bonn. University of Paris. University of Prague) ♦Resigned, March. 1958 21 ii.1.1am E. Fisher, Jr., A.B........English, History, Speech (Millikin University, Long Beach State College) John T. Osanukr, A.B (Princeton) Tiikodork R. Fisher, B.S., M.A...............Mathematics (University of Minnesota) English Don J. Mbzzsnga, B.S...........Biology, General Science (St. Thomas College) Mary Frances Nielson. A.B., Srcrctarv to the Headmaster (Wells College) Cecilia Hinikek, B.S..................Librarian. Accountant (University of Minnesota School of Business) Rowland H. Bettels, A.B. Director of Junior School Athletics, Social Science (University of Minnesota) Jean Lorraine Dewey, H.M. .. (Mac Phail College of Music) All Junior School teachers are pictured in the Junior School section with their respective classes. 24 Standing, left to right: Fred Ewing. Mathias Meyer. Ktuil Bren. Louis Japs.. Seated: Emma Enlund, Helfrid Johnson, Ina Asplund, Beulah Swanlund, Ethel Lueck, Nan Olson, Hedvig Hansen. DINING HALL AND KITCHEN STAFF Joan H. Ff.rrf.ria (Mrs. Manual 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 - - - - Pantry Assistant GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS STAFF Francis L. Johnson Mathias C. Meyer Fred J. Ewing Emil F. Brf.n -•Louis G. Japs ••James J. Langf. -Nan Olson (Mrs. Thu re) Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings - ... Supervisor of Grounds ------ Chief Engineer Junior Blake and Field House Caretaker ----- Assistant Engineer - - - Assistant Engineer • Senior Blake Housekeeper 25 ♦Chief Engineer March 13, 1958 ••Began March 24. 1958 50TH ANNIVERSARY CLASS LEADS STUDENT BODY The class of 1958 exists not as individuals, hut as a whole, with each individual complementing the central organization. To prove this statement, one has only to come to the Senior table at about 8:15 in the morning. There he will sec the facts. At one end we have Jer Manna Manning hastily expounding the latest physics formula to a group of awed boys. Among these | oor souls is Marsh Lew man, who, while also listening to Manna, is drawing up the plans for some new improvements on his car. Sitting next to Marsh is Ed Haugland. Haugie is tearing up Marsh's plans in favor of his own. At the other end of the table we find Trygve Steen, who is comparing his latest findings with those of one of the foremost biologists, David Plimpton. We leave the Senior table now in favor of the famous Senior room. Belonging to the Preserve the Furniture Club, which is holding its daily meeting, arc Jim Aust, Steve Kilgore, Bill Lahr, and Robin Tinker. The boys arc thorough in their work, at home that is, for the basic comfort of being able to sit down comes to only a few. Among these privileged persons is Don Morris, who when a seat is not available, hastily finds one, usually under some poor unsuspecting senior. The time is now about 8:30 ami we walk again to the Senior table. By this time lien Troxell has arrived, anti the jokes start. We find Tim Adams also present. Tim and Clark Winslow arc arguing as to the validity of each other’s answers, anti finally leave to go to the library and rework the problems. Standing in the hall we find Steve Pfiaum anil Tom Green. They are discussing the fine points of Paris, but with no agreement. I wonder why. We also find Harv Hansen extolling the merits of his favorite sport, depending, of course, on the season. Arguing with Harv is Chuck Geer. Charlie, better known as the Blake Critic, is dictating his latest stricture to Bob Rudd, who is copying it for later publication. Nick Morrison is talking to Ned Dayton over in one of the corners of the trophy room. They are discussing Ned’s next date and the details of his last. This spring the women can look forward to the annual dedication of Ned’s car. You can’t miss it, and I’m sure it won’t miss you. (Interpret that as you wish.) The time is about 8:37, and in walks Darrell Elliott with his lunch—his third lunch. This boy has a tremendous appetite. Darrell, after rounding up the biology class, takes the boys to the bio lab to complain about the last test. You see the lowest mark was a 99. It’s nearing the time for the chapel service. The rest of the class is just pulling into the parking lot. We can see John Price leave his car, anti after chaining it to the ground, proceed to walk up the hill with Ernie Lampe. Together they are discussing the latest developments in English Literature. Price still thinks Bobby Burns is only a cigar—here, have one. Lampe, on the other hand, is somewhat absorbed in the problem of free trade, anti is preparing another debate to throw at Trygve. AI out this time, we can sec a small streak enter the gates. We watch it grow anti finally entl up in the parking lot. It is the famous original rough rider, Ray Firewater Sjiecdo Kirkman. With another Hash he’s at the top of the hill. Here, after turning his afterburners off, he calmly enters the building to start the school day. A few seconds later, after the smoke has cleared, we discover that George Sedgwick has arrived along with Bill McWilliams. Both arc bemoaning the fact that the Senior table is not long enough and consequently they will have no place to sit. At this moment an underclassman runs up to George for some fatherly advice. George, known for his kindness, directs the 28 Senior gamble hard-earned Christmas money young student to the nearest men’s room. McWilliams continues on to the senior room to hang up his jacket, only to find that the Preserve the Furniture Club has sent the coat rack away for safe keeping. To expedite shipping it, it was sent in small pieces—very small pieces. Bill Wilkinson arrives anti his is the last car to enter the lot. It seems that Wilk ran into some little girls who couldn’t find their way to school, so he gave them a lift. Ah yes, there's the hell, but we are missing two of our fellow classmates. At this moment Bob Hoffman rushes in, and quickly tells us that he was in the whirlpool practicing up on his latest stroke. And here comes Tom Kempf, who has s| cnt the last half hour combing his hair in the locker room. This is not wasted time. Thus the class of 1958 enters the chapel to begin another day. This account is a humorous one, and any similarity to persons is purely accidental. Back Row, left to right: Lampc, Elliott, C. Winslow. Tinker, Kempf, B. Wilkinson, Manning, Geer, Aust. Troxell. Middi.e Row: Crosby, D. Plimpton, La hr, Rudd, B. Hoffman, H. Hansen. Morris. Kirkman, X. Mormon. X’. Dayton Front Row: S. Pflaum, Kilgore, Green, G. Sedgwick, Lew nan. Mr. Otto—Class Adviser: Adams, McWilliams. Steen. Absent Trice, Haugland, Cedcr. Timothy Adams Entered Blake September, 1953 Football VI; Hockey IV, V. VI—Co-Captain VI;—All-Conference VI; Glee Club V; Tennis III. IV. V, Vl-Captain VI; Head Boy VI; Union IV, V. VI—Vice-President V; Student Council III. IV. V. VI; Publications V. VI—Copy Editor of Torch VI. “The great mind knows the power of gentleness. Browning When a little hoy with thick glasses entered the eighth grade, few realized that he was to become the leader of the school. Tim Adams was soon at the top of his class both scholastically and athletically. His classmates quickly recognized his qualities of leadership and elected him as their representative on the Student Council for the coming year. Then followed four years on the council climaxed by his election as Head Boy his senior year. Tim has also participated in other extra curricular activities, including the Blake “Torch and the Union. Tim’s marks have not suffered under this great load. He has consistently been at the top of the class for the last four years, and he is always available to seniors who arc laboring under Mr. Hodgkinson’s physics course. You may think that Tim has not had time to participate in sports, but on the contrary, he has obtained eight varsity letters in the four years of high school. Few boys at Blake have ever been captain of two sports, but Tim was elected captain of the tennis team his iunior year and of the hockey team his senior year. Tim also docs numerous things outside of school. During the summer he may be found sailing, playing golf or tennis, or carrying Chippewa water for his father. Tim also has a keen interest in the opposite sex. It is to the amazement of all his friends that he is able to do his homework each weekend, but somehow the atmosphere for studying seems to lx- better at his girl's house. Tim has gained the respect of both the students and faculty at Blake. Through his determination and hard work lie is surely going to lx a success wherever he goes. When Tim leaves. Blake will lose a scholar, a leader, and a friend. 30 James Kenneth Aust Entered Blake September, 1954 Football VI; Baseball V, VI; Student Council V, VI; Union VI; Glee Club IV. V; Waiter IV. V. VI; Second-Hand Bookstore Secretary V and Treasurer VI. “From contemplation one may become wise, but knowledge comes only from study.” Newton When Jim entered Blake in his freshman year, he was known by few of the students in his class. Since that time he has gained the respect and friendship of all of his classmates and teachers. Jim’s popularity grew so fast that he was elected to the Student Council in his sophomore year, and he served in that position for his last three years of high school. Besides being a leader, Austy has participated in numerous athletic activities. He has been on the varsity baseball team for three years and also earned a letter in football in the fall of his senior year. During any season Jim was always one of the hardest working athletes on the field. Jim also does more than his share in outside activities. He has two jobs during the school year which take up a great deal of time. Every' night one can find Jim “rodding around in the process of delivering papers to those homes missed by carrier-salesmen. On Saturday mornings lie repairs tyj cwriters in a shop near his home in Hopkins. In the summer he continues his hard work by laying sod. Besides these jobs, he also holds another position of importance. Jim has been the president of his youth group for the past year. Even though he had a very heavy schedule, Jim always managed to keep his grades at a level which kept him near the head of his class. Jim has certainly done an excellent job during his years at Blake, and any boy who has done as much as he certainly deserves a great deal of credit. It would not be too much to say that Jim will be successful in whatever task he undertakes in future years. 31 Elmer Theodore Ceder Entered Blake September. 1951 Track Manager V, VI; Wrestling VI; Glee Club III. I “And men sit down to that nourishment which is called supper.” Shakespeare Ted is the sort of person who is a valuable asset to any group. He has certainly shown his worth as manager of ninth grade and J.V. football teams, as well as of the varsity track team for the past two seasons. In his capacity as track manager he has constantly broken his own non-conference sprint records and has spread much joy by providing “reading matter” on bus trips. Ted has two main hobbies, fishing and bowling, and according to his companions, he demonstrates equal prowess in both of these fields. In fact Ted enjoys these sports so well that in the summer he spends every available weekend with one of his friends fishing out at Lake Minnetonka, and in the winter he often goes bowling Friday afternoons anti Saturdays. However, even with most of his free time taken up by these sports, Ted docs not object to spending time playing poker or going to an occasional movie. As a matter of fact, Ted has quite a liking for poker, and in the occasional games in the senior room or at wild parties he is sure to be found participating wholeheartedly, not caring whether or not he has any gas money left. However, his classmates say that Ted must become more aggressive and abandon his “close to the chest style, or continue to lose. One of Ted’s most notorious traits is his uncqualcd ability to diet. Once Ted sets his mind to refraining from “the calorics. he does so diligently, except for occasional snacks perhaps seven or eight times a day. But seriously Ted wants to enter the University of Minnesota and major in medicine in the hope that he may become a doctor. With his ability in this type of work, as shown by his success in biolog and with his personality, he is sure to get ahead. 32 David Pillsbury Crosby Entered Blake September, 1946 Football VI; Hockey IV, V. VI—CoOiptain VI—All Confer-ence VI; Tennis III. IV. V, VI; Union VI—Recording Secretary VI; Dramatics VI; I ettermen‘s Club President VI; Publications V, VI— Business Manager VI. “If a person desires to be a humorist it is necessary that the people around him shall be at least as wise as he is, otherwise his humor will not be comprehended. Stephens A long time ago, a master, somewhat appalled at a res| onsc given by Dave, uttered in dismay: Crosby, how can you be such a good citizen, yet so undistinguished in class? Although the first part of this statement was true beyond doubt, the second part could not have been further from the truth, as Cros himself has shown throughout his high school years. Through conscientious endeavor, Dave has done all in his power to maintain the standards of the school. He has ranked in the up| cr fifth of his class over the years and even wrote two perfect term examinations in his junior year. Cros was always the person to go to for the solutions to those more difficult problems. The ability to organize and regulate his affairs has given him time to participate in extra-curricular activities while maintaining his high average. As Business Manager of the Publications Board, Dave succeeded in stirring the school to sell magazines and ads. Yet his endeavors did not cease here, for Dave was president of the B Club, a suitable job for this sportsman, and a member of the Union. Dave carnal a letter in football, three in hockey, and four in tennis anti was co-captain of the hockey team in his senior year. He is equaly proficient whether shooting in a duck blind or descending some precipice on skiis and could give the golf captain a good match anytime. In the past he has financed his winter months by bowling with fellow students. Although Dave has been quoted as saying that the opposite sex arc a waste of time, he has always been popular with those in that group. But then, who is to object to a gentleman whose interests anti humor seem to radiate wherever he goes and whatever he does? To Yale and the Hast will go this gentleman, citizen, athlete, and scholar. Look what Chrrrios did for me. Edward Nelson Dayton Entered Blake September, 1946 Football V. VI—Co-Captain VI; Hockey IV, V. VI—All-Football V, VI—Co-Captain VI; Hockey IV, V, VI—AU-Conlcrencc VI; Tennis V; Baseball VI; Union V, VI—Vice President V; Waiter V, VI; I ttcrmen’s Club Vice President V and Secretary VI; President Second Hand Book Store VI; Publication V, VI—Sports Flditor VI. “Did ye not heart it? No! Twas but the wind or the car rattling o’er the stony street.” Lord Byron Among the few hoys in the senior class who have gained the respect and admiration of nearly the entire student body is Neil Dayton. Ned’s list of achievements during his many years of attending Blake speaks for itself for he is known among his fellow students as an exceptionally conscientious worker both scholastic-ally anti athletically. In athletics Ned is outstanding in both football and hockey, and for the 1957 football season lie was elected by his teammates to the position of co-captain. At the end of this season he was awarded the Glcnn-Wonson football trophy. His interest in athletics also made him a natural choice as Sports Editor of the Torch. Besides being an athlete, he has been an officer in the Lcttcrmcn’s Club, the Union, and the Second Hand Bookstore. When the lunch bell rings, Ned can be seen whizzing into the kitchen while tying his tie as he transforms himself into a waiter. Ned's most pleasing characteristics are his friendliness and sense of humor, especially his well-timed witty remarks. And so it is no wonder that Ned always manages to show up at dances with some attractive girl. Most of Ned's out-of-school interests arc centered on his car and his athletic activities around Minnetonka. Ned spends a great deal of time on his 1940 Ford convertible, but somehow or other no one secs it very often. During the summer Net! enjoys water-skiing on Lake Minnetonka. Ned Dayton has been one of Blake’s finest athletes while maintaining a good academic record and participating wholeheartedly in other activities in school. Ned has contributed greatly to the everyday life at Blake School, and his classmates know he will be a valuable addition to Yale. Darrell William Elliott Entered Blake September. 19-16 Baseball IV. V, VI; Football V, VI; Wrestling Manager V, VI; Dramatics V, VI—President VI; Union V, VI—Treasurer V and President VI; Glee Club III, IV, V, VI—Vice-President V and Librarian IV; Waiter IV, V, VI—Special Kitchen Help IV, V and Head waiter VI; Boys’ State Treasurer V. “There is certainly something in fishing that tends to produce a gentleness of spirit, and a pure serenity of mind. Irving Friendship, diligence, spirit, and sincerity — these characteristics have earned Darrell respect and popularity wherever he has gone. At school Darrell has shown these qualities in all phases of student activities. On the athletic field Darrell's diligence and spirit have earned him letters in football and baseball during both his junior and senior years. During the winter he has managed wrestling for two years. Although athletics consumed a great deal of his time, Darrell, besides being a waiter, was a member of the Union, Glee Club, and Dramatics Association. Darrell has been a member of the Union for two years and was President for the first half of the senior year. During Darrell's second year of dramatics he earned the position of President and the part of the villain in the play, “Pure as the Driven Snow. Darrell's four years in the Glee Club were high- lighted by his holding the positions of librarian and vice-president. Darrell has also been a waiter for four years and is now serving as kitchen help. In connection with his school activities, Darrell was chosen at the end of his junior year to attend the Boy's State Convention. While at Boy’s State he made a great number of new friends, and in the final elections was chosen as state treasurer. Darrell’s work outside school is as vast as his work in Blake. During the summer he has little free time, for he holds a job with a construction company to pay the bills for his “hot Ford. School spirit and sincerity like Darrell's are a great contribution to any school, and he will be missed by many when he leaves Blake to go on to the college of his choice; his going is a loss to the school. The entire student body wishes him success in his endeavors. 35 Charles Arthur Geer Entered Blake September. 1947 Golf III, IV. V, VI—Captain VI; Basketball VI; Dramatics VI; Glee Club V, VI; Publications IV, V, VI— Editor-in-Chief VI. “I have no superfluous leisure. Shakespeare “Hey, Gccr!” These words arc echoed through the Blake halls many times a day. They may he voiced by a fellow-senior seeking enlightenment on why the length of a stick under water varies inversely with the s| ecific gravity of the liquid, or by an assistant on one of Chuck's dance committees wanting to know what he plans to do about the lighting for the ujKom-ing dance. Although the “Philadelphia lawyer docs not participate in athletics extensively, what he docs is done with the utmost effort and skill. During his three years of golf, his first love, he did so well that in his last year he was chosen captain. In his senior year he assumed the task of compiling the football team's statistics for Mr. Glenn. Chuck also played on the basketball team this year. The team members remember Chuck as a hustler and a fine shot. While referring to the fit of his basketball pants. Chuck was often heard muttering something about their being “too GEAHR, HYPO. BIG ED tight. As F.ditor-in-chicf of the “Torch, Chuck spent Sunday mornings pouring over copy after the paper had supposedly been completed, correcting someone’s hasty mistakes. This work surely takes patience, perfection, and devotion to work. Chuck is known as one of the most enthusiastic and faithful supjx rtcrs of the school. He has offered many of his opinions and suggestions through the “Torch. Because Chuck is so enthusiastic about school life, his opinions arc often heard as complaints, but everyone knows that these comments are just Chuck’s manner of stirring the students to some new achievement. One can Ik- sure that when he heard Hey, (Jeer! yelled in the halls, the recipient of Chuck's attention returned to his task with a new idea and a better understanding. Chuck’s hard work and enthusiasm will certainly be of help to him in the years to come. 36 ‘•TTuy have such small greens here.” Thomas Charles Green Entered Blake October, 1953 Wrestling V, VI; Football VI; Track VI; Dramatics Business Manager VI; Glee Club III. IV. V; Publication V. Vl-Call O'Pan Copy Editor VI; Waiter VI. “Wit and wisdom are bom with a man. ' Selden “Boy, was she a honey, fellas! says Tom Green as he begins a dissertation on his latest date. Such a common statement as this demonstrates Tom’s humor. His jovial attitude is probably Tom’s greatest characteristic. Hardly ever seen with a frown, he can always laugh his way out of any situation. However, beneath Tom’s scintillating humor and bubbling enthusiasm, there is a serious trait. He always performed his many duties in extra-curricular activities with a serious intent of purpose. Tom was a member of the Publications Board and Copy Editor of this CALL O’PAN. He also sang for three years in the Glee Club and was Business Manager of the Dramatics Association. Although not endowed with athletic prowess, Tom’s determination and desire have led him a long way. He was a starting tackle, both on offense and defense, and was a heavyweight for two years on the wrestling team. On the wrestling team he showed a knack for getting injured during almost every match. But his injuries didn't stop him from winning many matches. Grccncrino” is one of the fortunate boys who have a choice of cars to Ik used for the night's activities. Perhaps he will choose his 53 gray Ford with the police siren. This is Tom’s unmarked squad car. Unfortunately, Deputy Green was once pulled from his car by an irate | oliccman who didn’t know his identity. fudge Hush, however, set this man straight. Tom’s other choice may Ik the '57 Chevy wagon which doesn’t possess a siren. The only way in which Tom can stop another driver now is to force him off the road, an act which he frequently docs. When Tom leaves for college, Blake will be losing one of its most outstanding boys. With his personality anil determination, he will find friends and success wherever he goes. 37 Harvey C. Hansen Do you have a new ami different job that you want done well? Then just ask Hans. The willingness and thoroughness with which Harv accepts anti completes any assignment has made him a | opular and respected member of the senior class. Harv went out for football last fall as an end, and he was soon starting at that position. However, during the season, because of injuries to other players, he was also called on to play both center and tackle. With hard work and practice, Harv was soon playing both of those positions excellently. Harv’s enthusiasm also carried over into other varsity sports. His goal tending was a great asset to the varsity hockey team during both his junior and senior years. In baseball, his interest and enthusiasm were so great that Hans was prompted into doing a good deal of very useful pre-season practice. Consequently he was often the team's top hitter and in his senior year he was rightly elected Entered Blake September, 1950 Football VI; Hockey IV. V, VI; Baseball IV. V, VI— Captain VI; Publications V, VI. “Hope and be happy that all’s for the best. Tupper to a captaincy. The publications editors found Han's writing ability to be most useful, and he was called on to write many sports articles for both the Torch and CALL O' PAN. Scholastically Harv has improved steadily at Blake, and as a senior he often ranked among the top fifth of his class. His never failing desire to “do the job right was greatly responsible for his successes at Blake. Although Harvey worked during the summer to learn his father’s building trade, he was not too busy to have a little enjoyment. During the summer preceding his senior year, Hans took a leisurely trip to Norway, and he always seemed to find some time for informal sports. Harvey was a fine representative of Blake School while he was here, and he will surely give a good account of himself in the future. 38 Edward Joseph Haugland Entered Blake September, 1952 Hockey VI—Co-manager; Golf VI; Dramatics VI; Glee Club IV; Publications VI. “He said little, but to the purpose.” Lord Byron A frequent sight to juniors and seniors in the morning is the speedy approach of a green '40 Ford coupe with its nose on the ground. One can say to himself, Here comes Haugic. For, along with howling, this car takes up a lot of the out-of-school time of Ed Haugland. Ed is a “stick custom man,” always found in the senior room arguing that his custom is better than any foreign car. And indeed it must be, because if all the new gadgets Ed has installed in his car arc any indication of the car's true worth, then it must be the next thing to a Rolls-Royce. Custom taillighis and push button doors arc just two of his latest installations. Next to cars, “Haugic loves bowling. Every Saturday he can Ik found at the Athletic Club bowling; his highest score of 275 indicates his skill at this sport. In school, Ed's name has often appeared on the honor roll. In the senior room he is most often indulging in the favorite senior pastime. Ed has also been an ardent participant in the ancient gladitorial event of pillow fighting. He usually took on Big Jer Manning, fighting until both he and Jer hail reached a stalemate. During Christmas vacation Ed spent every day at the rinks as co-manager of the MISL Hockey Co-Champions. In the spring Ed played golf at the Mini-kahda club with Mr. Glenn and the golf team. Ed has contributed to the every day life at school by-helping to maintain a quiet atmosphere. This is easy because he is naturally easy-going. Occasionally though, he docs exert himself as in bowling. Because of his quiet nature Ed will fit in well with his classmates in college. 39 Robert Birkett Hoffman Entered Blake September, 1950 Swimming III, IV, V, VI—Captain VI; Track VI; Glee Club III, IV, VI. “Under water men shall walk, shall ride, shall sleep, shall talk. Shipton Hoi) Hoffman’s greatest interests center around swimming anil his trip to Europe. Boh has been a member of the varsity swimming team since his freshman year, and during his senior year he was rewarded by being elected captain. Bob’s great swimming ability is widely known. His events arc the 200 yard freestyle and the individual medley. In the 200 Bob placed second in the Twin City area last year, and he compiled a total of 126 jntints. Bob has given the squad strength both as a strong swimmer and a fine captain and organizer. During the summer between his junior and senior years. Bob was one of the students who went with Mr. Schellcnbcrgcr to Europe. He loves to recount stories about the boat trip and his stay with his German family. He feels that his stay in Germany was the high point of his entire trip, but he saw many other sights in eight other countries. Another one of Bob’s outside interests is his collec- tion of Jazz records. He is a great admirer of Jazz, and his collection includes the works of many famous bands. Many parties have been brightened by the sound of Bob’s records. His house is often the meeting place of a long-lasting poker party or a spontaneous get together. Along with his swimming and Jazz, Bob also enjoys camping and canoeing, and he has spent many enjoyable months in Northern Minnesota and Canada while pursuing this interest. Anyone who sits at Bob’s table knows about the dangers of his famous boarding house reach. This is one of his most famous characteristics. Bob loves to cat, and his stories about fine restaurants, good meals, and liquid refreshment make enjoyable listening. Bob has made many friends at Blake, and everyone extends the hope that Bob’s future will be as bright and enjoyable as his years in school. 40 Thomas Ralph Kempf Entered Blake September, 1950 Track III, IV, V, VI—Co-Captain VI; Basketball VI; Swim-min IV; Glee Club IV, VI. -Ill woo her as the lion woos his bride.” Home If you happen to see a dapper looking young man walking through the halls of Blake with black pants, blue suede shoes, a black velvet shirt, a white tic, and a light green sport coat, you arc either looking at the notorious “Pretty Boy” Floyd or one of his most ardent admirers, Tom Pizza Kempf. There’s one tiling people don’t know concerning Tom’s attraction for girls. They are really “mad” over his “hi-fi” set and collection of records, lorn built the set himself, from separate components, which he values at fifteen hundred dollars. Hunting and bowling arc two of Tom’s lesser, but well performed, activities. Tom’s hunting is rather unusual, however, for he hunts squirrels with a twelve gauge automatic. In bowling, Tom has a good average, which, when he finds the time, he consistently improves. Not to be overlooked are Tom’s contributions to Blake. Since he entered in the fifth grade, Tom has [Hrrformed extremely well in many school athletics. His accomplishments in track arc especially well known. He runs, and usually wins, the broad jump contest anil the hurdle races. He’s also a member of the relay team. This year he was elected co-captain of the track team. This year also marked Tom's first attempt at basketball, and from the beginning of the season it could be seen that he was destined to be an excellent center because of his tremendous rebounding ability. Tom is a sure candidate for varsity letters in these two sports. Also, for the last two years, Tom’s excellent bass voice has been a valuable asset to the Glee Club. Scholasticaly, his grades have been reasonable in all subjects and outstanding in Spanish, where he received the Spanish Medal in his junior year. Tom has always been an easygoing, helpful, levelheaded, and likeable boy. When lie graduates this June, Blake will lose one of its everlasting friends. Best of luck at the “U, Tom! 41 On any school day of the 1957-58 year, anyone entering the parking lot in the morning could hardly help noticing the customized blue Mercury facing him from the other end of the lot. This car is the pride and joy of Steve Kilgore. His interest in cars is only one of his many interests outside school. During the hunting season, he almost always spends his weekends engaged in that sport and will usually come home with his limit. If he is not hunting, he can be found either fixing up his own car or lending his shrewd advice to his buddies who arc working on their own bomb. Although he rarely takes out any girls, he can always think of something to keep himself occupied during the weekend nights. At school he devotes much of his time to extracurricular activities. He was a full-time waiter, and during the winter, Steve worked with the hockey Stephen Barry Kilgore Entered Blake September. 1952 Hockey VI; Baseball Manager VI; Publications V, VI; Waiter VI. “To eat is human; to digest, divine.” Copeland team. In the spring he took over the laborious job of being manager of the baseball team. These, however, were not the limits of his activities. He was often called upon to write articles for the Torch and to do other little odd jobs. Steve always seems to carry out these duties with a great amount of care and enthusiasm. While he is not studying or participating in other extra-curricular activities, he can sometimes be found beating the other seniors at the games of chance in the senior room. Steve can best be recognized by his exploding laugh, a laugh that helped greatly to increase the volume of noise issuing forth from the senior room. In bull sessions Steve added much to discussions of almost any nature. With all these friendly attributes and his willingness to participate, Steve is sure to lx- successful in college and in his later fields of endeavor. 42 Raymond Fauche Kirkman III Entered Blake September, 1954 Wrestling V, VI; Tennis VI; Publications VI. Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.” Bible It would be difficult, in the eyes of a senior, to imagine a day at Blake without the winning smile and bright personality of Rey Kirkman. “Spccdoo,” as Rey is called by his numerous friends, is an interesting personality because he has a wealth of interesting stories and hobbies which he combines with his good sense of humor. One of his favorite hobbies is cars— car mechanics and language. If one were lucky enough to enter his house without being besieged by his beautiful collie. Pal, he would be amazed at the number of auto mechanic magazines which Rey has in his room. Speedoo's knowledge of cars is tremendous, and most seniors feel that, if he so desired, he could become an excellent mechanic. The most impressive thing about Rey to underclassmen is his amazing vocabulary about hot-rods. It is a wonder that anyone can be found who can understand Rey. Rey is also known for his famous trips. Last summer, he went to California via Yellowstone Park, and made many friends in the West. He returned full of a strange jargon and beautiful sideburns. Rey has also been known as one of the most interesting contributors when it comes to various senior-room conversations about girls. In sports, Rey has worked hardest in wrestling. Despite several changes from one weight class to another, he has earned his varsity letter in wrestling during his junior and senior years. Few seniors know that a few years ago Rey was a member of one of the better badminton double teams in the Aquatcnnial meet. This spring he played tennis for his first year at school. In the Torch, Rey often passed on some tips to custom car fans. Rey plans to study medicine in college. Although all the seniors will miss him as a fellow classmate, they know that Rey will be a welcome addition to the college he attends. KIRK, SPEEDO, BERNARD. RAY-FIRE-WATER Kirkman drives off any members of Preserve the Furniture Club. 43 If, while walking through the halls at Blake, you caught a glimpse of a sharply dressed lad sauntering past, the chances arc that you saw none other than Wild Willy” Lahr, who is undoubtedly one of the letter dressed members of the senior class. Bill brought his shining smile to Blake upon entering the seventh grade and since then has actively participated in all phases of life at Blake. He has supported the Torch and also has added his melodious tones to the Glee Club. In his senior year he was chosen as stage manager for the Dramatics Association. He also added his interest to the athletic side of Blake by participating in both hockey and track. One of his greatest interests in school is his compiling of figures—cither for physics or for the world's champion time for driving to school anti arriving precisely at chapel time. Robin Tinker has been vying most recently with Bill for this enviable record. As of William Van Zandt Lahr Entered Blake September, 1952 Hockey VI; Track VI; Dramatics VI; Gler Club VI; Publications V, VI—Torch Board VI. “Sir, I would rather be right than be President. Clay March, Robin had steadily lowered the record from 6:25 to 4:53% with fierce competition from Bill. Bill certainly has no trouble filling his summers. Two summers ago he spent his three months working on a ranch in Montana. Last year he went abroad to Germany in the American Field Service Program where he was afforded the opportunity of studying the opinions and customs of the German people while staying with a family in Berlin. Bill Lahr’s greatest contribution to Blake School, outside of the usual academic, athletic, and extra-curricular contributions, is his quiet and friendly attitude. This friendliness was evident to all seniors and underclassmen, and his quiet attitude helped to balance a senior class which like all senior classes, was overly noisy at times. Because of his quiet and friendly attitude, Bill will fit in well at the college of his choice. 44 Ernest William Lampe Entered Blake March, 1948 Wrestling VI; Baseball VI; Publications V,—Torch Board VI; Debating III, IV, V, Vl-Presidcnt VI; Waiter IV, V, VI. 'Hear him debate of commonwealth affairs, you would say it hath been all in all his study.” Shakespeare As the class of 1958 leaves Blake, each hoy will undoubtedly feel that he has made many lifelong friends, among them will be Ernie Lampe. Ernie is one of those boys who think before they speak. His contributions, whether in the senior room or the class room, arc well worth listening to. His ability to think clearly and maturely is well illustrated by the fact that Ernie, in his junior year, represented Blake anti southern Minnesota at Lexington, Kentucky, in the National Forensic League debates. Along with this honor, he has won many certificates for superior debating and has the reputation of being one of Blake's finest debaters. Ernie's interests arc not limited to the scholastic side. During his senior year he was on the varsity wrestling squad, and throughout the season he showed a great amount of interest and ability. In the spring his interests turned to baseball. Ernie, throughout his junior and senior years, has worked on and written for the “Torch. He has contributed much of his time to writing an article on current events. Although debating, athletics, and publications take up much of Ernie’s time, he has several interests outside of school. If, on weekends, he is not working on his '53 Dmlgc, Ernie can usually be found carousing around town with a pretty girl. His easygoing disposition and sense of humor is shown by his witty retorts to jests made by classmates about his Dodge. His car, known as a “clank, is ridiculed by nearly everyone, but somehow' Ernie has always been able to brush aside these remarks with his own comments which often leaves the ridiculcr in spasms of laughter. These two qualities, combined with thoughtfulness, present a balanced character that will gain for him respect and friendship all through his life. 45 John Marshall Lewman During his ten years at Blake, “Marsh has proven to be one of the friendliest and most easy going members of the graduating class. Through his school spirit, which he has shown by participating in numerous activities, he has helped his class greatly. This help was recognized by his classmates during his senior year through his election as class president. He was very conscientious in this position, anti he worked hard for the betterment of the class. Marsh is quite active in extra-curricular activities. During the fall term, he played the part of the hero in the Dramatics Association presentation of “Pure as the Driven Snow. In early February he was elected president of the Union. This again demonstrated the high esteem in which his classmates hold him. Marshall docs not have the reputation of being an all-around athlete. In fact, all his accomplishments in sports have been gained only through hard training. For two years he has been a wrestling mainstay in the Entered Blake September, 1946 Track VI; Dramatics VI; Union VI; Wrestling VI; President Senior Claw. “Avoid shame, but do not seek glory—nothing is so expensive as glory.” Smith 145-pound class. Chub Bettels noticed early in Marsh's junior year that he consistently placed first or second in the J.V. football sprints. Because of his sprinting talent, Marsh is being counted on to bolster the 440-yard team in track. In both these sports he has worked hard to overcome a recurring foot injury. His greatest interest outside of school is his customized ’51 Ford. This car’s apinrarance amply reflects the time he has spent and the interest he has taken in mechanics. Marsh is also one of the prominent members of a car club, the Pied Pipers, to which several other Blake boys belong. A student in any school can make a school a better place to learn in through his scholastic and athletic contributions, his participation in school activities, and his school loyalty through that intangible force, school spirit. Marshall Lewman has upheld these qualities well and will be a welcome addition in college because of them. 46 Jerome Edward Manning Jr. Entered Blake September, 1953 Basketball VI; Golf V, VI; Glee Club VI. “Knowledge is more than equivalent to force.” Samuel Johnson When he was not busy trying to corral a buyer for his elderly Ford, affectionately known as “The Beast, Jerry found time to lx- friendly and helpful to anyone in trouble. Ever since he entered Blake in the eighth grade Jerry has stotxl high in his class scholastically, and he has always been unusually popular whenever a particularly hard math or physics problem has been assigned. Jcrr has been active in school activities and was on JV football and track teams as well as the varsity basketball and golf teams. He was also a member of the Glee Club and a contributor to the “Torch. Jerry was one of the most loyal members of the class and when he was not playing on a team he was almost always among the spectators cheering from the bleachers. Jcrr is active outside of school as well. During vacations he works in Wayzata, hauling and delivering beverages, and he is a member of his church choir and treasurer of the Pilgrim Fellowship, a church or- ganization. However, these commitments do not keep him from having fun. Jerry's newest hobby is electroplating. This project is complex and “weighty, but the senior class has faith in his resourcefulness in pursuing this hobby. Jcrr is respected for his dating techniques and his choice of feminine companions. Unfortunately Jcrr’s dating presents a serious problem, for he is constantly running out of gas at the most inconvenient moments. This problem surely deserved and indeed received the commiseration of the entire senior class. It is their fond hojx that during college years Jerry may eliminate this perplexing problem. Jerry’s warm personality anil willingness to help others will undoubtedly lead him to success at college and will make him welcome wherever he goes. The entire class wishes him the best of luck in the years to follow. 47 As silent as a panther, Mr. Mouse enters anti leaves, but no one in the senior room hears a sound. The “Mouse emits low growls from time to time, and from within these growls can Ik discerned such words as: “English test, or History quiz.” He can easily be picketl out in a crowd, for he is usually studying the air molecules as he ambles along. This, of course, is exaggerated, but it docs reflect Bill’s general personality. He does not talk much, anti when he docs, it is with a very soft voice. Rill is an easy-going, likeable fellow with a subtle sense of humor which is usually cynical, and (when heard) very clever. Once a person gets to know Bill, he finds that in spite of his shyness he is a good friend and easy to get along with. Bill came to Blake in his senior year from Kansas City, Mo. Previously he had lived in Denver, Colorado, where he attended two different schools, one co-educa- William Robert McWilliams Entered Blake September, 1957 Basketball Manager VI; Golf VI; Dramatics VI. ‘Well timed silence hath more eloquence than speech. Tupper tional and one private. In Denver he played basketball, won a French medal, developed an interest for jrool, and played golf, actually meeting President Eisenhower at the Cherry Hills Country Club. Here at Blake, Bill has worked on the Torch and was varsity basketball manager. He was also a member of the Dramatics Club stage crew. Although his first love out of school is golf, he collects coins and vintage jazz recordings, among which he has some very valuable Benny Goodman originals. Bill plans to enter a Liberal Arts College next year, and from there he may go into the retail business. When he was asked what his main ambition was he said, “You can say that my number one ambition is to make a million. Even said in humor, this reflects Bill’s determination to succeed. He is sure to have good luck in whatever he attempts. Donald Mannon Morris Entered BLike September, 1952 Football IV, V, VI—All-Conference V, VI; Swimming III, IV, V; Track V, Vl-CoCaptain VI; Dramatic VI; Glee Club IV, V; Vice-President of Senior Class. “I am as strong as a bull moose.” T. Roosevelt As the Class of 1958 graduates, Blake will lose one of its finest athletes. Indeed one of the outstanding Blake linemen of any class resides in the beefy frame of Don Morris. Big Cheese’’ has played on three varsity football teams, and during both his junior and senior years he attained the enviable positions of both offensive and defensive tackles on the M.l.S.L. all-con-fcrcncc teams. Don has also won honors in both swimming anti track. For the 1957-58 winter season, Cheese worked with the hockey team. In track Don’s strength helped him set and break his own school record in the shot put several times in 1957. He was duly rewarded for his skill, and also for his spirit, by ! cing elected cocaptain of the 1958 team. Although these many athletics take up a good deal of Don’s extra time, he still manages to be a very active member of his church. Cheese has been a mem- ber of the Episcopal Young Churchmen for five years, and he has been commissioner of the Minnesota diocese for two years. Over the 1957 Christmas holidays, Don was in charge of the E.Y.C. convention held in Minneapolis. In school, besides athletics, Don has l cen a member of the Glee Club and the Dramatics Association for two years. The fact that Cheese was vice-president of the senior class attests to his friendliness and warm personality. It often seems as though Don must have been lx rn with a smile on his face. He is a very popular fellow with the girls and is rarely missing at any party or school function. When Don goes on to college and then on beyond that, this smiling | crsonality which he possesses will probably be a very deciding factor in his success. 49 Henry Terry Morrison Jr. Entered Blake September, 1946 to June, 1953 Re-entered September, 1956 Football V, VI—Co-Captain VI; Swimming V; Wrestling VI—All Conference VI; Baseball V, VI; Union V, VI; Glee Club V; Dramatics VI; Waiter VI. “That man that bath a tongue, I say, is no man, if with his tongue he cannot win a woman. Shakespeare At about eight o'clock in the morning a yellow and white bomb rumbles into the nearly empty parking lot. A solid figure strolls up the walk into the senior room to await the start of the school day. Since Nick came to Blake in the first grade, he has been one of the leaders of his class. For a few years he attended a school in California, but when he returned last year, he immediately stepped into his former position. Much of Nick’s success can be attributed to his gixxi nature and the ease with which he makes friends. Nick’s determination to overcome problems has gained him the respect of the members of the class. Because of this respect he has been a member of the Union for two years, and last spring he was elected Secretary of the Athletic Association. He was also a waiter and a member of a quartette which sang in the Dramatics Association’s presentation, Pure as the Driven Snow. Nick is one of the outstanding athletes of the senior class. He was cocaptain of this year’s football team anil was selected as the offensive right end on the M.I.S.L. All-Conference Team. Last year he placed third in the 100 yard freestyle in the Y.M.C.A. Invitational Swim Meet. This winter he switched to wrestling. In the spring he plays outfield and catcher on Mr. Edic’s baseball team. Outside of school Nick’s favorite activities arc skiing, water-skiing, and working on his “Chcvvic. During the past year his interest in the fairer sex has centered on several girls. When Nick leaves for college, he will take with him the determination and ability to be a success in anything he may do. NICK 1 know all about the male protococcus of the sexual generation in cryptogamous plants. 50 Stephen Rothschild Pflaum Entered Blake September. 1946 Swimming Manager IV, V, VI; Debating VI; Union VI; Publications V—Torch Board VI; Strieker Forum Committee VI. “Knowledge is power. Francis Bacon During his twelve years at Blake, Steve has gained the reputation as one of the hardest workers in his class. He is basically the non-athlctic type, preferring to apply his extra time to extra-curricular organizations. In his junior year, Steve was chairman of the Dance Committee, and in his senior year, was elected to the Union. Steve also gained the distinction of being one of the few boys who have ever gone out for debating for the first time as a senior and gained a position as a “first string debater. He was also a member of the Strickland Forum Committee, responsible for many fine speakers. Steve has been a letterman on the swimming team for four years. For three years he has managed the team and kept it running smoothly. This past year he spent many hours compiling the history and records of Blake’s swimming teams under coach John Hartmann. Despite his hard work on extra-curricular activities, Steve has not neglected his studies. This year it has not been unusual to find Steve ranked number one in the class. His interest in history has made him invaluable in senior room discussions. Steve is consumed with a desire to learn as much history as jxKsiblc. Because of his interest in this subject. Steve would like to continue studying history as a basis for future work. During the summers, Steve has had varied occupations. Two summers ago he went to Europe with his parents; last summer he worked as a messenger boy for the Minneapolis Star. He has also raised tame ducks in his back yard for many years. Although quiet, Steve is well-liked by all his classmates. His ability to do more than his share of the work in school has gained him much respect. This ability has made him a success in Blake and will continue to make him a success in the future. 51 David Blair Plimpton Entered Blake September, 1950 Baseball IV. V. VI; Swimming III. IV, V; Football V, VI; Hockey VI; Student Council VI; Dramatics VI; Union V, VI —Secretary VI; Athletic Association V, VI—President VI and Vice President V; Waiter V, VI; Lettermen’s Club Treasurer V. “Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. Barrie Scholastically Dave is a well above average student who tries to find humor as well as knowledge in his classes. His grades in school as well as his success in extra-curricular activities is due mainly to his outstanding characteristic of always trying to do his best. Dave also has many favorite activities outside of school. He likes to hunt and fish, play tennis, water ski, and go on weekend trips to Telemark, Wisconsin, during the winter months. After leaving Blake, Dave plans to attend college in the East and then go on to medical school. With his strong character, personality, and integrity, Dave will without a doubt succeed, following the true Plimpton tradition. When Dave graduates in June, Blake will lose a great friend and a fine student, but his college will be gaining an all-around fellow. PUMP. PIZZA One of the most popular boys in the senior class is Dave Plimpton, better known to his friends as “Zip or Plimp.” Dave entered Blake in the fifth grade, and since then he has contributed in many ways toward making Blake a better school. He has always been a leader, serving as a class officer several times, and, during his senior year, holding a position as one of the senior class representatives on the Student Council. Outside of these accomplishments, Dave’s abilities extend to the playing field where he was undoubtedly one of the senior class’ finest athletes. “Plimp lettered three times in swimming, three times in baseball, twice in football, and once in hockey. Because of these noteworthy accomplishments in athletics, he was elected treasurer of the B Club in his junior year, and an officer of the Athletic Association for two years, first as vice president anil then as president in his senior year. 52 What arc we having for dinner. Mom? John Ashton Price Entered Blake September, 1954 Golf III, IV. V, VI—Captain IV; Flannery Cup III, IV. “Cleanliness is a great virtue: but when it is carried to such an extent that you cannot find your books and papers which you left carefully arranged on the table—it becomes a bore. Fairbanks “Jape as his many friends call him, came to Blake as a freshman. With this addition the senior class gained one of its most humorous and friendly members. John is famous for his escapades with the opposite sex and always turns up with a beautiful date at all Blake functions. Evidently, Jape is well known around the Twin Cities. You can always find a girl w’ho knows him. In sjK rts Jack has made a fine reputation as a golfer. He has played on the team for four years, and was the captain as a sophomore. In the winter he can usually be found in the field house practicing up on some of his amazing shots wth the bucket ball. Outside of school his interests are divided between girls and cars, but he tends to lean towards transportation. His pride and joy was his forty.” This unusual car contained everything but the kitchen sink. With it, John won many cups at the drag strips. For the last few summers, Jaj)c has worked at painting houses and offices in order to pay for his new 1957 Plymouth. This replaced his forty last spring. Throughout the school year, his classmates have often been amused by his witty comments in class, some of which have become famous. These usually take place in history class and consist of I, cr, ah, am, ah, cr, am, ah—not sure. Seriously though, John does study diligently. His marks have consistently improved. With his congenial |K rsonality and fine sense of humor, John is sure to make friends wherever he goes. And since friends arc a prerequisite of happiness, John will already have crossed the biggest hurdle in life. 53 Robert Clayton Rudd Entered Blake September, 1946 Hockey Co-Manager VI; Baiebali VI; Glee Club IV, V, VI; Publications IV, V, VI—Assistant Editor and Photographer VI. “An is the gift of God, it must be used—” Longfellow Bob's twelve years at Blake have been productive and happy. The first thing that comes to mind when you think of Bob is his artistic ability. His many art contributions to Blake social events anil the CALL O’ BAN show his creative ability, meticulous care, and patience. As assistant editor he has contributed greatly in the layout and design of this lxx k. His art work appears on the cover and the end sheets. This is not the first year that Bob’s work has been featured for he has designed covers and lead pages for three years. His sense of composition aids in his photography of the outdoors and action pictures of high school sports. He has taken many pictures for publications. He is especially proud of his new enlarger which promises to prevent some of the “s| onging” on his fellow photographers. Much of Bob's photography has been in color of the “Jackson Hole Country.” There he has helped his parents construct a log cabin and shared their enjoyment in hiking the mountain trails of the Grand Teton National Park. Bob takes pride in his knowledge of the outdoors and the pleasure he gains from studying nature. It is there in Wyoming that Bob enjoys one of his favorite hobbies, collecting Indian artifacts. Another interest is his study of guns. He considers his “.45 Colt to l e his most treasured antique. Bob's activities in school are almost as varied as his outdoor activities. Scholastically he has shown constant improvement in his senior year. He has been active for three years in the (Bee Club and was this year’s hockey manager. In addition to these activities Bob has had many hours of experience working in his father’s dental office. With Bob’s friendliness, fine character, skill and patience his life is sure to Ik full and satisfying. 54 George Paul Sedgwick Entered Blake September, 1949 Track IV, V, VI; Football VI; Hockey VI; Union VI; Glee Club V. VI; Waiter V, VI;-Headwaiter VI; Treasurer of Senior Class. “Shall we make a new rule of life from tonight: always try to be a little kinder than is necessary.” Barrie If a person were to scan the entire senior class, it is doubtful that he could discover a more determined or a more even teni| cred jnrrson than George. Since he entered Blake in fourth grade, his agreeable disposition has won for him the friendship and admiration of all his acquaintances. His personality is unique in its determination and willingness to learn. Throughout Sedge's high school years, his performances on the athletic field were marked by greater “intestinal fortitude than most | coplc would think possible. He was rewarded by receiving letters in football, hockey, and track. George was also a very active participant in extracurricular activities. A regular waiter for two years, George was advanced to the position of Head-waiter in his senior year. He was also elected as a member of the Union, and he sang with the Glee Club. During both his junior and senior years Sedge did an ex- cellent job of keeping the class accounts balanced in his capacity as treasurer. Outside of sch x l, George has a wide variety of interests ranging from girls to water skiing. It was a rare Blake dance that did not find Sedge attending. Although there was a lot of work for George to do during the summer, he always found a little leisure time for fishing, swimming, and water skiing. He also made time to attend church functions and even taught a year of Sunday school. During his eight years at Blake, George has built a reputation for being one of the best-natured students in the school. As George graduated in June, the school lost an active supporter and a determined student. However, the class of '58 is sure that with his personality and determination, George will Ik an asset to any college which he decides to attend. Best of luck to a swell guy who could do well even without it. 55 Trygve Paul Steen Entered Blake September. 1957 Swimming V; Debating V, VI; Publications Board VI— Assistant Photographer. “I will sit down now, but the time will come when you will hear me. Disraeli “Tryg” entered Blake in his junior year under the William R. SweatC Scholarship for sons of Honeywell employes and soon became known to the whole class. Tryg could often be seen in the halls carrying a large box, assorted quantities of equipment, and a camera. In the senior room he is a constant threat to card games anil fights. Nothing seems to take place without the Hash of a fiashgun and the sound of hastily retreating steps. Outside school, Tryg does all of his own darkroom work in a very exacting and rewarding manner. His informal shots of the seniors were greatly appreciated by the CALL O' PAN editor. Photography, however, is only the beginning of Tryg’s varied activities. One of his most devoted hobbies is scouting. He has been sincerely interested in scouting since he was twelve and now is an Eagle Scout and an instructor on the Viking Council Junior Leader's Training Course. Through scouting Tryg has dcvelojKd a very great interest in the outdoors. He is an ardent lover of nature, a good swimmer, and an excellent canoeist. Tryg is a firm believer in conservation and can often be heard exjK unding on one or more complex subjects in the field. Because of a tremendous fascination for the sciences, Tryg has done much research in biology-, and last year he entered a carefully scaled project in the Minnesota Science Fair. He called the project Pond Life,” and the time and effort he put into it were well rewarded when he received top honors in the state competition. Tyrgve's determination, diligent studying, hearty laugh, and good outlook on life have left a lasting impression on our minds and will undoubtedly leave a good impression on people wherever he goes. 56 Robin Harry Tinker Entered Blake September, 1946 Track VI; Forum Committee IV, V, VI. “When you call me that, anile! Witter Almost every morning at 8:40, the air is broken by the mellow sound of exhaust pipes anti the appearance of a gray 1941 Cadillac speeding up the hill. Robin Tinker has made it in time for cha| el again. Robin has many interests both in and out of school. In school his knowledge of history, which he acquired from reading his extensive library of historical books, has contributed to many class discussions. His library also contains many books on World War II which he often lent to his classmates in German to read for extra-credit. In athletics Robin throws a hefty shot put. Rob was one of the seven remaining boys who started from the first grade anti finished their senior year without interruption. Outside of school, Robin’s interests turn to his collection of military weapons and to foreign cars. Rob’s weapon collection contains many fine pieces, including a British .455 Wcbly, a Colt .45 Automatic, and a German Lugcr. Since Robin's parents bought a Mercedes-Benz and a Volkswagen, Robin's interest in European cars has increased tremendously. There is always a debate going on (conducted by Robin of course) discussing the advantages of Eurojxran sports cars and American sports cars. Robin is also a member of a road club sponsored by the Hopkins Police Department, a club which has many boys from Blake in its membership. Even though Robin has a huge physique, he has a mild disposition. But whenever he is challenged to a friendly brawl he throws all his strength into his blows. As evidence of his brute strength, Robin successfully held ofl seven classmates in a brawl at Hoffman’s house. When Robin goes to college, his friendliness and general knowledge will win him many friends and contribute to his success in life. 57 Since his arrival at Blake, four years ago, Ben has been one of the contributing factors in making our normally dull lives gayer. It would be difficult to imagine a senior room bull session without Ben. Indeed, without his caustic humor and never-ending supply of jokes (both good and bad), life as a senior wouldn’t have been the same. Ben’s interests were wide and varied. Although he refused to admit it, studies played an important part in Ben’s life, anti it was a rare occasion that his name was not on the honor roll. Ben's hard work and deter-bination netted him positions on the varsity football, track, and wrestling teams. Besides this enviable list, Ben has sung with the Glee Club and was a “four-time loser as a waiter. Outside of school Ben was usually found drag-gin’ around town in his '44 Olds Rocket. One of Benjamin Fraser Troxell III Entered Blake September. 1954 Football VI; Wrestling V. VI; Dramatics VI; Glee Club III, IV. V; Publications VI; Waiter HI, IV, V. VI; Track VI. 'Whittle and she’ll come to you.” Beaumont Fletcher Ben’s favorite haunts was Lake Calhoun, or, for that matter, anywhere where there was the slightest chance of finding a couple of pretty girls and perhaps a set of parallel bars where he could practice his latest hobby, gymnastics. However, we all know that Ben will probably never be as good at gymnastics as he is at sparking the ladies. Everyone in his class knows that when it comes to the opposite sex, the Benny Big Boy, as he is called by his better friends, is the master of every situation. Ben has never missed a dance or a gay party. Anywhere where there is fun to Ik had, there you will find Ben. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that, no matter where he goes after graduation, he will lx fully successful. Best of luck, Ben! And when I got done with him hi neck looked just like this. William Alfred Wilkinson Entered Blake September, 1955 Baieball IV, V, VI; Football VI; Basketball IV. V. VI; Dramatics VI; Glee Club IV. V, VI. “A lion among ladies is a most dreadful thing. Shakespeare Music and sports! These arc the two greatest interests of Bill Wilkinson. “Wilk came to Blake from Shattuck in his sophomore year and became one of the most likeable members of the class. He has contributed most wholeheartedly to the Glee Club and athletic program at Blake. He earned a total of seven varsity letters in three years. In football he played defensive halfback while his positions in basketball and baseball were forward and first-base, rcsj)cctivcly. Even though Wilk has been interested mainly in athletics, he has been a member of the Glee Club for three years. For the Dramatics Association he was a member of the quartet that specialized in barbershop” harmony. Incidentally, Bill insists that he was not the one who was off-key. Outside of school Bill spends a great deal of his time playing the piano, trumpet, and guitar. Along with this instrumental talent Bill has also done well with his vocal chords. He is a member of the choir at St. Stephens Church and an occasional member of the Minneapolis Choralaircs in such programs as the one they presented at the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Bill also seems to spend a lot of time with girls, lie-cause he never fails to appear at school dances without an attractive girl. He often chautfercd classmates in his ’52 Chev which, he claimed, had the loudest pijies in town. Although it did make a terrible racket, it was known as one of the cleanest cars at school. Early this year the news leaked out that the Chev had been abandoned. Although everyone expects Wilk will be a sports hero in college, Bill himself actually hopes to major in music. That docs sound natural because what our country obviously needs is a singing hero-athlete. Seriously though, Bill has already accomplished much in the music field. If he can plan his education in the same way as he gauges the time he has left to make chapel in time, Bill will undoubtedly do well in his goal in college. 59 Clark Joseph Winslow Entered Blake January, 1953 Football V, VI; Hockey V, VI; Tenni V, VI; Publications V, VI—Managing Editor VI; Union V, VI—Treasurer V, Secretary VI. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; and with all thy wisdom get undemanding.” Bible Clark Winslow has established a very enviable record in his six years at Blake. During his high school years, Clark was a valuable man in many of the school's extra-curricular activities as well as on the school’s athletic teams. On the athletic field, Winnie applied his ability and never ceasing effort to the football team, the hockey team, and the tennis squad. After devoting many of his spare hours in the junior year to zealous work on the “Torch, Clark was rewarded by being named Managing Editor of the 1958 Publications Board. Throughout his senior year he continued his work on the Torch, never relenting until the paper was completed in the best possible way. The Blake Union benefited from Clark's membership for two years and honored him by naming him Treasurer for half of the junior year. Clark was also a member of several school dance committees. As proof of his in- dustry, he accomplished all this while maintaining one of the highest averages in the class. Clark’s personal life is filled with examples of his determination. As early as the eighth grade, a slightly chubby Wins” showed this determination by losing an appreciable amount of “excess beef. In a few short months, he was a noticeably changed young man. During his senior year, Clark t x k a fancy to the music of the guitar. He is now a competent guitarist. Of course, the fact that he is among the handsomest members of the class of 1958 attracts the members of the opjx siic sex in no small degree. As is the case with his classmates, Clark’s new acquaintances will soon learn to respect his mature judgment, sense of humor, diversity of character, and, above all, his driving desire to succeed in life. 60 AWARDS CLASS OF 1957 David Bergcrson - Jon Bcrgcrud Joel Hcathcote Alee Janes Hank Knoblauch James Lane - Ted Perkins -Charles Ritchie - Princeton Trophy Valedictorian Thorpe Cup Strieker Debating Trophy Heald-Bettels Track Trophy American Field Service Foreign Exchange Student Williams Alumni Essay Contest Guy Thomas Swimming Trophy Yale Trophy Harvard Trophy Bradshaw Mintener Baseball Trophy Amherst Alumni Trophy Arthur Swimming Improvement Award John Grafton Burgess Memorial Award Dartmouth Alumni Hockey Award CLASS OF 1958 Timothy Adams James Aust Net! Dayton - Darrell Elliott Tom Green Robert Hoffman Harv Hansen Thomas Kempf William Lahr Ernest Lam pc Nick Morrison Stephen PHaum John Price Trygve Steen (iopher Boys’ State Representative V Chapel Speaking Prize V Harvard Book Prize V French Medal V Thomas Wallace Kingman Tennis Trophy V Valedictorian Union Medal IV Glenn-Won son Football Trophy Wilson Cup II Gopher Boys’ State Representative V (State Secretary) Chapel Speaking Prize V Arthur Swimming Improvement Award Dartmouth Alumni Hockey Award Spanish Medal V Sc lover-Pearson Basketball Award American Field Service Foreign Exchange Student Strieker Debating Trophy Williams Football Trophy Guy Thomas Swimming Trophy Henry Beebe Flannery Golf Trophy III, IV John Edic Debate Cup V Society of Colonial Daughters Award V Most Valuable Wrestler Award Benjamin Troxcll 61 UNDERCLASSMEN FIFTH FORM Prefer warns unobservant sandwich maker. “Hmrn, I think I’ve got it.” Stu computes glass-shattering formula. picture by Tex Hull Never fear. Bobby's here. 64 Wilkie reacts to Basin Beats’ downbeat. Back Row, left to ritflu: Lewi . Knudsnn, Rirkr, ShroMto, J. Sedgwick, Kn� ign. Schocll. Knoblauch, K. Crabb. R. Anderton. Ridgway. Til mu Row: Da wen, Templeton. D. Plan. Lane. Henscl, B, Wilkie, Luther, C. Andron. Thomas. Holton, Randolph. Second Row: Faegre. J. Nelson, Rainer, B. Cole. Clessncr. Rankin. McCarthy, l arnhani. (iolllieb. Fkont Row: Altman, F. Kemerrr, Shaw. ). Seed. I). Rosenblatt. Wells. Absent: D. Newhall, Mr. Van Santvoord—Adviser. At the beginning of the 1957 58 school year the junior class welcomed Pete Henscl, Pete Thomas, and Roger Anderson. While maintaining an honor average, Pete Henscl and Pete Thomas earned important positions on the basketball ami hockey teams respectively; Thomas started on the first line and Henscl was one of the top seven basketball players. Roger Anderson also demonstrated scholastic proficiency while becoming a member of the Glee Club. Shortly after school commenced, the following class officers were elected: jim Rankin, president; John Gessner, vice-president; and John Sedgwick, Secretary-treasurer. Jim Seed and Mike McCarthy did an excellent job in representing the class on the Student Council; and the junior members of the Union were Chuck Lane, Bob Holton, Mike McCarthy, Jim Seed, and lim Rankin. Scholastically the class of ’59 had a fairly good year. Those boys who consistently earned honor roll grades were: Mike McCarthy, Bob Templeton, Jim Rankin, Pete Thomas, Rob Holton, Steve Altman, Colbert Andrus, John Shoell, Pete Henscl, Stuart Wells, Earl Crabb, Jim Seed, Tom Ensign, and John Sedgwick. To raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom, the lunior Class gave several dances, sold refreshments at the football games, and sold advertisements for the CALL O’ PAN. The junior Class also took a great part in the Glee Club, Publications, and Debating. Athletically a majority of the class held key positions on the various varsity teams. The others won letters on the J.V. teams. The Junior Class had many fine athletes, which is exemplified by the fact that several juniors were team captains. Holton and Lane led the basketball team; Whitev Shaw was wrestling captain; and Jim Ridgeway was tennis captain. Individual recognition goes to Dave Newhall, MISL wrestling champion in the 112 jxxind class; and to Whitev Shaw, wrestling champion in the 133 pound class. The entire class wishes to sincerely thank Mr. Van Santvoord, our class adviser, for his wise guidance throughout the year. We arc all very grateful for the patient help which he offered in class meetings. Everyone also enjoyed his sense of humor during these meetings. The class is also indebted to all the other masters who helped to prepare the class for its responsibility next year. 65 Jim Rankin, President Back Row, left to right: Priest, Morken. Moor, Hanold. Hawkin on, Auncw, Riser. Frykman. larioti, Draver, Kuchn. Tiiiru Row: A. Hazen, Connolly, Corrigan, Druy, Carlson, Stenson, V. I'linipton. J. Beach. Johnson, J. Nelson. Bergervon. Second Row: Holtzcrmaim. Liudgrt-n, Brum, Mccch, Mr. Glenn—Adviser, Skramslad, B. Donaldson, Solstad, Melamed. Front Row: Mitchell, Crane, Bowen, van den Berg, Cornell, Fish. Absent: Burns, Cohurn, Hrng, Mithun, Pinkerton. Rogers. Simensen. In mid-September after the seven new boys had become acquainted with the class and vice versa, the sophomores elected their leaders for the year. The new boys were: foe Beach. Jim Fish. Chuck Cornell, John Frykman, Jim Heng, Harald Moor, and Kent van den Berg. They hel| cd elect jack Priest, President; Sam Stenson, Vice-President; anti Alan Burns, Secretary. At this time Mr. (Jlcnn was asked to be class adviser, and he accepted. Wayne McLeod joined us in January. All these boys contributed to the class both in scholastic and athletic endeavors. Jim Nelson did another fine job serving his second year on the Student Council. The class of I960 is not very proud of the fact that it never ranked very highly as a whole, but we tried to make up for this by entering into various extracurricular activities. Hawkinson, Kuchn, Druy, Hanold, Crane, Priest, Solstad, anti Corrigan led the class consistently with good marks. In athletics the sophomores were quite strong this year. They had members on nearly every varsity team. Those who won letters were: Agnew, Beach. Connolly, Heng, Mithun. Plimpton, Priest, Randolph, Rizer, and Simensen. Several other boys contended for positions on the baseball, tennis, golf, and track teams in the spring. Most of the other fellows made up the J.V. team. The sophomore class was well represented in all of the extra-curricular activities. One third of the boys sang in the Glee Club, and this is certainly a fine percentage. Ed Druy, John Hanold, Lowell Hawkinson, Ken Solstad, anti Kent van den Berg participated in debating. Bill Brum, Doug Crane, John Frykman, John Hanold, and John Holtzcrman were regular waiters. The majority of the substitute waiters were also members of the sophomore class. The sophs helped a great deal with Publications. Dave Larson was Assistant Business Manager and did a fine job throughout the year in this capacity. Ed Druy, Jim Nelson, Stew Pinkerton, Jack Priest, and Sam Stenson wrote and typed many articles for either the Torch or the CALL O' PAN. Because of his diligence in his work Jim Nelson was appointed Feature Editor of the ’58-’59 Torch. In the future, the class of I960 is going to try very hard to raise its scholastic ranking from the cellar and to keep up its good work in both athletic and extracurricular fields. We would certainly like to thank Mr. Glenn very much for his help and encouragement during the year. ( 7 Jack Priest, President THIRD FORM Rah team! H.M.S. Pinafore, left to right: Fricdlund, Kaplan, Norville, Ankeny, Malkerson. Edic; stage director Mr. Howarth and music director Miss Dewey. Hack Row: J. Seed. Read, Frey, Roycc, Gilmore, G. Van Duscii, Canton, Saliterinau, T. Myers, Lifson, Harbatsis, C. Hoffman, Owen, F. Clifford. Third Row: Schmidt, Lundholm, J. Wilkinson, P. Covey, Km rich, Adclsheim, J. I.indsay, Hallman. Tom Myers, R. Crabb, Forman, Arthur, Cooney. Second Row: Richards, Plunder, Cornelius, K. McCaffrey, Plans, Mr. MmcnRa—Adviser, P. Ptiaum, Fine, Ecklund, P. Newhall. Ossanna. Front Row: S. Johnson, Levy, Scidl, P. Wells, J. Hanson, Tobin. Cote. Tucker, Davis. Kittams. Absent: Jacobs, D. Hazen. Goldncr. Widdess. At the beginning of the school year the Freshmen welcomed ten new boys to the class. 'Hicy arc: Scott Cooney, Bill Ecklund, Barry Forman, Rick Gilmore, Steve Johnson, Dave Kittams, Ron Lifson, Terry and Tom Meyers, and Jay Tucker. These boys made a quick adjustment to their new school, anti have helped the class both scholastically and athletically. The ninth grade had a fair scholastic ranking during the year. Some of the boys who helped keep the class average up arc: Forman, Jacobs, Seed, Kittams, Pfunder, Lundholm, Frey, anil Adclsheim. Most of the boys just mentioned were consistently on the First or Second Honor Roll. Although the class lost at least a half a dozen good athletes from last year, they still were fairly successful in games with other schools. During the fall, the football team hail a three and two record which might have been better with the services of I undholm and Roycc, but they played for the J.V. Jim Wilkinson was the high scorer, playing at left halfback. Tins winter six Freshmen were on Varsity teams. Covey, Emrich, Gilmore, and Johnson were swimmers while Kittams and Hanson wrestled. In hockey Lindsay, Frey, Newhall, Wells, Pfiaum, and McCaffrey all played for the J.V. and ninth grade. In basketball three of the standouts were Seed, Lundholm, and Wilkinson. The coming spring will provide opportunities for the Freshmen to be represented both on Varsity track and baseball. As far as extra-curricular activities go, many boys sang with the Glee Club and wrote for the Torch. The class also took a large interest in debate. Pfunder, Hoffman, Forman, and Lifson were the starters on the Freshman team. Pres Covey did an excellent job of representing the class on the Student Council. A few weeks after the start of school, Jim Sect!, a Junior, conducted the first class meeting. Officers for the year were selected at this time. They are: Nick Barbatsis, President; Chuck Lundholm, Vice President; Jack Seed, Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Mezzenga was elected as the class adviser. All the boys would like to thank Mr. Mezzenga and the other masters for their guidance in helping us through our first year in the Upper School. 69 Nicholas Barbatsis, President The grand finale—everything comes out at the end. 70 Back Row: McXrr. Norn . A. McCarthy, Fried hind, J. Andru . Edit, K. Nelson. Webb, R. Kuchn. Stevens, Pavek. Norvillc. Third Row: Heller, Hedin, K. Platt, Wright, Noll, Whitmore. 1). LiiuUay, Pi|� er, K. Donaldson, Savage, Firming, Campbell, M. Ptlauin. Second Row: Malkcrson, Neville, J. Coburn. Bros, Mr. Martin—Adviser. W. Covey, Morinc, T. Anderson, Kaplan, Sheldon. Front Row: Dobson, Whitman, Gamble, D. Andrews, D. McCaffrey, Ingham. Ament: Ankeny, Bartel, Raskin, Heng, Higgins. R. Kemerer, Pierson, Winston. The Class of '62 welcomed seven new boys last September. They consisted of the following: Malcolm Campbell, Josh Coburn, Donald Heng, Fred McNcc, Richard Morinc, and Philip Neville. It did not take them long to become familiar with the school, and they rapidly became acquainted with the other members of the Second Form. Early in the fall every form had their class elections. Form II elected John Edic, President; Harry Pijxrr, Vice President; and Ken Platt, Secretary-Treasurer. The class officers and a few' other boys in the Form met every so often, and, with the aid of class adviser Mr. Martin, discussed ways of improving the Form’s school spirit and extra-curricular participation. Last year the Second Form led the entire upper school in scholastic attainment. At the beginning of this year, the class was not at the top, but by the end of the Fall Term it again held the highest average in the school. Our class average for the first marking period of the Winter Term was a high 76.4. This again let! the school! This excellent record was a class achievement, in which every boy assisted by steadily improving. A few boys who helped considerably were Harry Piper, Craig Norvillc, David McCaffrey, John Baskin, and Mike Pfiaum. Our athletic teams this year did very well. The football team was undefeated in its four outside games. The basketball team, even with its shortage of players, had a very good season. l hc hockey team started out quite slowly, but by the end of the year was showing many signs of improvement. This year’s baseball team is looking forward to a very successful season. A few of the boys who added greatly to the quality of the teams were Bill Stevens, Harry Piper, Craig Norvillc, Ken Platt, Keith Donaldson, Jim Higgins, Dave McCaffrey, Dexter Andrews, Rick Kuchn, Andy McCarthy, Shcrm Malkcrson, Truman Anderson, and Phil Neville. The class of 1962 would like to express its appreciation to the considerate teachers who have guided the class throughout this school year. Everyone appreciates the time and patience they have given when the class has been in need of their assistance. Each member of the class knows that when he looks back at the year which he spent in the Second Form, he will truly consider it as one of his most enjoyable years at Blake. John Edie, President 71 Back Row: F. Clifford, B. Rccd. Whitten, Lewin, Albrecht, Baker. Wood, J. Wilkie. M. Burns, K. Andrews, Nash, Quest, I'liillippi, J. Brooks, McCormick. Third Row': Berman, Ossanua, Bander. Moos, Flinch, Lowry. Lindahl. I). Hawkiuson, Aby, 1 . Clifford, M. Dayton, J. Morrison, A. Van Duscn, D. Melamed. Frickson. Second Row: T. Skramstad, R. Mawkinson, llickok, Behrcnds, N. Beach, Mr. WiKKinton—Adviser, Rider, Roberts, Brown, Karatz, Karalis. Front Row: Ritchie, Lack. Arnold, Miller, Bean, Markins, Fowler, R. Hanold, Punch, J. Rosenblatt. Absent: Bowen, C. Brooks, Harris, J. Reid, Lawson, Peterson. In the past year twenty-one new boys entered the first form, making the total number of students, fifty-seven. The new boys arc: Steve Arnold, Norris Beach, Mike Berman, Mark Burns, |im Flinch, Bob Hanold, Dan Harris, Doug Hawkinson, CJrcg Hickok, George Karalis, Bruce Karatz, Kent Lawson, John Lindall, George Marking, John McCormick, Clark Miller, Palmer Peterson, Tony Phillippi, and Carl Rider. During the year the first form has not had an exceptionally fine scholastic record although the Form has worked hard to improve it. Some of the scholastic standouts were: Steve Bowen, Boh Lowry, Greg Hickok, and Jeff Lewin. The first form elected as their class officers the following: Dick Wood, president; Bruce Bean, vice president; and Jeff Lewin, secretary-treasurer. The first form had an exceptionally fine athletic record this year. In football the team won five games and lost one, losing to Glen Lake. The hockey team had a very fine season, winning both of their games. The baseball team looks very promising so far. Some of the best athletes in the form arc: Jackie Morrison, Clark Miller, Wint Ritchie, Ed Brown, Mark Burns, Dick Wood, Ernie Lack, John Brooks, and John Baker. During the year the first form has participated in many extra-curricular activities. Some of the boys have become staff writers for the Quill.” On behalf of the first form I would like to thank the members of the faculty and our senior advisers who have given us much of their time and patience. With their help the first form has adjusted itself well. In the years to come we shall strive to retain our present record and always do our best to achieve a better one. Dick Wood, President 73 SENIOR SCHOOL FORM V FORM V Favorite subject Braille Anatomy Girls and Chemistry Favorite extra-curricular activity Wallball “Other room (Chcm) Favorite lunch Sausages, because we get so many Spanish rice Best athlete Morrison and Morris Gcssncr and Lane 1 hinks he's best athlete Wilkinson Wells Best dressed Geer Seal Done most for school Adams Lewis and McCarthy Done school for most Price Luther and Rocky Rosy Favorite actor Elliott Bret Maverick Favorite actress Marlene Dietrich Bridgitte Bardot Favorite T.V. program Ding Dong School Maverick Favorite pastime Wc plead fifth amendment Watching Lane and— Best place to take a date Home sweet home! Westgatc Parking Lot Favorite magazine Exam Booklet Playboy Favorite musician Hal Firtz and playboys Zoot Sims and Garner (for Lewis and Gessner) Laziest Manning Luther Grouch icst Elliott Faegre; Hcnscl when hair is mussed Smoothest Kempf Holton; Hcnscl when hair is not mussed Most humorous Troxcll Riekc; D. Bartel Think’s he most humorous Green Luther and Wilkie Most likely to succeed Steen Seed as pro skier First to be married Crosby Lane and—, Gessner Best all around guy Ccdcr Max Favorite sj ort Box Hockey Mixed skin diving Favorite car Nash Rambleout Brinks pick up job Sloppiest Haugland Knob 11, Stu 8. Bobo 5 Toughest Tinker Riekc Thinks he’s toughest Lieutenant Tragg Dartmouth Faegre Special write in Favorite Book: Today's Best sandwich makers: Hypocondriac by C. A. Geer Lane and Lewis 74 RESULTS POLL FORM IV FORM III FORM 11 FORM 1 Typing Spanish Ghoulism Math Watching Geer at Torch meetings Girls Trolling for bodies in bird baths Singing hymns Hash At home Roast beef, checrios Beer and salamanders Plimpton Lundholm Stevens Morrison Donaldson Modest Mike Norvillc Dayton Priest Cornelius Flemming Berman and Dayton Nelson Covey Edic Whitten Carlson Saliterman Northrop Lack James Stewart Canton The Road Runner Geer Samantha Crawford Terry Myers Buttercup Arlic Habcrlc Have gun will travel Around the town Shock Channel 2 Science Bush-Whacking Wine, women, weeds Watching Hangings Beating my dog Bird Sanctuary at Harriet Stockyards Closet Fireplace in middle study Peep Vital speeches The Quill Children’s Digest Lawrence Wclk Harry Zilch on rubber binder Stevens on violin Toby Prin Carlson Levy Blue and White cabbies Fowler Morken Widdess Everyone Reid Ape Agnew Lundholm Not Pavek Lucky Strike Johnson Roycc Platt Hitler Rogers Goldner Norvillc Rosenblatt Melamed Forman Goofus Everyone Deaver Owen Pierson Senior Advisers Priest Barbatsis Edic Me Football Football Yogi exercises Mimicking Seniors Henry J. Corvette Model T Convertible pogo stick Sol st ad Wells Sheldon Ritchie Randolph Kittams Ingham Woodic Van den Berg Goldner McCarthy Lack Favorite senior: Tom Green .... Compiled by Max Gottlieb and Associates .... The results of the poll do not necessarily express the opinions of the editors 75 JUNIOR SCHOOL THE JUNIOR SCHOOL MR. ROBERT RUNKLE Director When school reopened in September there were two noticeable changes in the scholastic program of the Junior School for 1957-58. First of all the first grade had been eliminated from the Junior School's curriculum—thus completing the first phase of a long range expansion program. Secondly the sixth grade had been increased from two to three sections. Mr. Harold Rindal, who had been the remedial reading instructor last year, took over the teaching position of the newly created third section. During the school year several innovations were added to the modern Junior School. First, soon after the reopening of school, a large show cabinet began to take shape at the end of the hall leading to the Junior School office under the expert craftsmanship of Mr. Johnson, shop instructor. The construction of the show case, the Junior School's first, was made possible by the cooperation and generosity of the Junior School Mothers’ Club and Mr. Robert Whitclcy, whose son is in the second grade. The cabinet is constructed of wood and paneling and is recessed in the wall. Glass shelves were added to permit light from a special fluorescent tube to illuminate the entire case. At various times throughout the school year, each of the nine homerooms decorated the beautiful show ease with various projects and displays which they had made in connection with their studies. In this way each boy was permitted to have his individual project on display since the case is large enough to capacitate the displays of one homeroom. One of the most interesting displays seen in the case was presented by Mrs. Ogren’s fourth grade section which, in conjunction with studying about weather, visited Mr. Hodgkinson’s laboratory in the Senior School. The display consisted of instruments used in forecasting weather which were made by the boys. There were also included themes telling about their trip and thanking Mr. Hodgkinson for his demonstrations and explanation. The second innovation was a new jx r table television set donated by the Junior School Mothers’ Club to be used by all grades. The Mothers’ Club decided to give the T.V. to the Junior School at the beginning of the winter term instead of at the end of the year so that the students would get the benefit of the new educational channel, channel 2. 78 It carnival lime! Miss Dewey, chairman, sell tickets to )unior Schoolers. Throughout the year each homeroom in the junior School presented an interesting chapel program. There were also several special chapel programs. On one occasion, Mrs. Anne Terry, director of humane education for the Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County, gave a very informative talk on the care of animal bites as well as the general care of home pets. Her talk was made more interesting by Brandy, a French poodle, and a deodorized skunk. This year almost the entire sixth grade attended Mayhew Dancing School. However, a new system of transportation to ami from the dances was devised. No longer did the mothers need to drive since a special bus was provided for this purpose. Fifth grader exhibit Social Studies projects. Left to right: David Mitchell. Paul Kempf, Stoddy Crane, Ixe Warner. Left to right, first row: C. Malkerson. Otto, Dalrymple. Connelly, S. Harder, Robb. ElweU. Second row: Rees, D. hdir, Bauder. P. Harder, Lundholm, Bean, Newhall, W. Ringer. Third row: Markle, Cousins, Snyder, DeHaven. Thomas, Anderson. Whitman. 79 SPORTS ACTIVITIES Left: Football with Chub Bcttcls. Another important event in the school year was the annual Junior School charity carnival presented on March 19th. Chances were sold for five doorprizes. Of the five winners, J. Resh won the camera; R. Keith, the rod and reel; R. Dawes, the radio; P. VanKustcr, the basketball; and J. Snyder, the football. This year, as in the past, the proceeds were divided evenly among The Sister Kenney Institute, The Cerebral Palsy Center, and The Minneapolis Association for Retarded Children. Miss (. Dewey was again general chairman of the carnival. In sports the highlight of the season was the annual Junior School Boxing Tournament. In 1953, the first year of this sport, only twenty-four boys participated. However in succeeding years, more boys have participated until currently Coach Chub Bettcls is proud to say that ninety boys or about two-thirds of the Junior School enrollment boxed in this year’s tournament held prior to the Junior School carnival on March 19th. The judges for the matches were Mr. Ray Chisholm, former University of Minnesota boxing coach; Bob Close, Grey Eagle of Blake Junior School athletics; and Fran Johnson, Blake School Boxing Authority. The referee was Chub Bcttcls. Dan Feidt demonstrated his boxing skill, winning the Fightingest Fighter” trophy, and George Baglcy was awarded the Best Boxer trophy. Many parents and students turned out to watch the forty-four bouts as the boys, after weeks of practice, demonstrated their knowledge of the sport. As in the past, Mr. Close’s section of the sixth grade again presented the Memorial Chapel Service in the Senior School chapel. The Memorial Service honoring Blake graduates who lost their lives in fighting for this country was held at 1:30 on May 23 for the Junior School anil during the morning chapel service on May 29 for the Senior School. Again this year the boys read memorial messages prepared by chaplains and executives of all service branches. The Junior School Mothers' Club donated the Horal piece which was later used in the memorial service at Fort Snclling. Parents of the boys of Mr. Close's section, the Board of Trustees, and other friends of Blake School also attended the service. During the course of the school year, many individual excursion trips were taken by all the grades. Some of the interesting places visited were the State Capitol, the University of Minnesota Natural History Museum, the Ford Motor assembly plant, and the Cream of Wheat plant. But the big event again this year was the annual sixth grade tour through the cast where they visited historical sites and places of natural interest. Mr. and Mrs. Kunklc and Mr. and Mrs. Jcj -son accompanied the group. The sixth grade left Minneapolis on May 17 via the Burlington Zephyr. Some of the interesting places they visited during the course of their trip were I iarper’s Ferry, Mount Vernon, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the White House, the Congressional Library, Colonial Williamsburg, James town (site of the first English settlement in 1607), and the Hayden Planetarium. Then, after a week full of exciting and memorable experiences, the sixth grade returned home on May 24. George Baglcy. Best Boxer; Ray Chisholm. Golden Gloves Judge and formerly U. of M. coach; Dan Feidt, Fight ingest lighter. Back Row, left to right; Mr. Close; Mr. Rtinkle; Whitman, W.; Boyer; VonKustcr, T; Ryan: Christopherson. P.; Thomas M : Vilett; Snyder; McCarthy, K.; Aslesen: Docrr, I).; Oglansky: Mr. Rindal. Third Row; Davant; Knoblauch; F.lse. S.; Schmidt. J.; Marks; Deans; Mair; Webb; Bertram; DeHavcn; Raymond; West f : Ankeny, I.; Piper. A.: Reed. I.,: Marklc; Harder, P. Second Row: Ncwhall, X.; Anderson, G.: Ingalls; Cousins;, Funk; Keith; Bergcrson. J.; Brooks, If.; Baker. M.; Fisher. Front Row: Rehm; Baskerville; Schoening; Malkerson, W.; Mahoney; Bennett; Dawes, R.; Dorn; Pollock: Kremcn, A. 81 Left to Right: Mr. Jepson, Mr. Bethel. Third Row: Bean, J.; Christopherson. D; Davton, M.; HeffelfinRer, M.; Daniels; Kcmpf, P.; Bowen, J.; Warner; MacDonald, B.; Pillsbury, C.; I.undholni. T.; Mitchell. D.; Doran, Second Row: Doerr, H.; Kdie, R.; Dcavcr, D.; Edje, D.; Gmitro; Dunshcath; Ossanna, M.; Ratncr, W.; Kuchn, R.; Keating; Baglcy. Front Row: Driscoll; Cornelius. D.; Crane, A.; Dawes, S.; McCann; Ringer, VV.; Leader; Hull, J.; Rees; Sidenberg. FOURTH GRADE Back Row, left to right: Stromme; Turnquist, R.; West, R.; Hitch. J.; Malkerson, B.; Wilkie, J.; Glacfkc; Brown, K. Third Row Sanders: Rich; Resch; Evans; Hcffelfinger, T.: Erickson, R.; Weed, W.; McCarthy, D.; Winslow. B. Second Row; Miss Masters; Otto; Mowry; Hull. T.: Robb; Krcmcn. M.; Andreas; Dalrymple; Ringer, C; Mrs. Ogren. Front Row: Benson; Bander, R.; Hunt; N’orby; Pearson. S2 Back Row, left to right: Mrs. Maxwell; Pillsbury. G.; Dayton. B.; McCarthy, P.; Feidt, D.; VonKustcr, P.; LaBounta; Thompson. Second Row; Stephens; Hammer el; VanSantvoord; Turnquist, T; Harder, S.; Smiley; Connolly. Front Row: Chute; Heald; Ringer. J.; Whitney; Stewart. Absent: Scroggins. SECOND GRADE Back Row: Weed. R.; Reed, M.; Mullen: Feidt, J.; Nelson; Elwell; Ringer, S.; Moore. Front Row: Whiteley; Else, D.; Carlson; Mrs. H. Lundholm; Faegre, R.; MacDonald, I.; Maikerson, C. Absent: Cordinglcy; Strong. D.; Strong, L. S3 ORGANIZATIONS Standing, left to right: McCarthy, Covey. Seated: Mr. Cleveland. J. Seed, A tut, D. Plimpton, J. NeUon, Adams—Head Boy. HEAD BOY LEADS STUDENT COUNCIL 'Phis year, the Student (Council of Blake has dedicated itself to three major objectives: to plan and direct the three large dances given during the school year, to lead the chapel service every Monday morning, anti to serve as a medium between the faculty and student body. Although other projects such as the annual charity drive in the fall and the school spirit week held in the winter have occupied the Council, the major efforts of the group have been directed toward these three objectives. The Council supervised and appointed Dance Committees for the Homecoming, Christmas, and Spring Dances. Although the planning of the dances was left to the Dance Committee, the Council looked after such details as the coronation of the Homecoming Queen and the personal invitations sent to the faculty for the Christmas Formal. The Council also revised the program for Homecoming. A major development in this program was the newly initiated method of electing and introducing the Homecoming Royalty. This year a more formal election was held well in advance of Homecoming day, and on the morning of Homecoming, the girls were introduced to the school during a special chapel program. It was the privilege of the Student Council this year as in years past to lead cha| el every Monday morning. Aside from this tradition, the Council tried to coordinate the chapel talks before Thanksgiving and Christmas. The council member in charge of chapel that Monday would talk with the faculty members who hail chapel that week, and they would organize a theme in keeping with the particular holiday. The third and most important job of the Council was its role as a go-between for both faculty and student body. 'Throughout the year should a misunderstanding develop between the faculty and student body, the Council meeting offered the opportunity for both sides to understand the other’s problems. Mr. Cleveland, serving as adviser to the Council, represented both the administration and the faculty; whereas the seven members of the Council represented each of the upper four Forms. Serving as Heat! Boy and President of the Student Council was Tim Adams of the Senior Class. |im Aust was Vice President, and David Plimpton was the member-at-large from the Sixth Form. Mike McCarthy and Jim Seed were the representatives elected from the Fifth Form. Jim Nelson of the Fourth Form served as Secretary of the Council throughout the year, and Pres Covey served his first year on the Council as a delegate from the Third Form. 86 CUM LAUDE SELECTS SEVEN The Blake School, along with approximately one hundred fifty other member schools belongs to the Cum Laudc Society. This is a national honorary society and corresponds somewhat to Phi Beta Kappa in the colleges. Twenty per cent of the senior class may be elected to membership. The boys are chosen for their high scholarship and character. Seven boys were admitted to the society this year. All have distinguished themselves academically as well as in extra-curricular fields. The seven seniors are: Tim Adams, Jim Aust, Dave Crosby, Neil Dayton, Ed Haugland, Ben Troxcll, and Clark Winslow. The annual Cum Laudc Dinner was held at Blake on Tuesday, May 6, at which time the boys were formally initiated into the society. The national Cum Laudc Society was originally founded in Maryland in 1906. Since that time its total membership has steadily increased to about thirty thousand members. Blake formally joined the society in 1927 and since then has initiated many of its graduates. Standjxg: Eil llan laml, Clark Wiindow. Dave Crosby. Knurling: Bcnj. Troxcll, Net! Dayton, Tim Adam - -Head Boy ami Valedictorian Absent: Aust 87 Back How Holton, Jim Seed, I ro by, Adam . Unr, . Morri m, McCarthy, X. Dayton. Rankin, I'Hauin. ( . Sedgwick. Sr.ATRU: C. Win alow, Uwnun, Mr. Harold l.uudh dni—Faculty Adviser. Klliott, Plimpton. Absent: Au� t. UNION PROMOTES SCHOOL SPIRIT CODE The Blake Union is one of the most respected organizations at Blake. Founded in 1915, its main purposes are to promote the interests of the school and further public speaking and parliamentary procedure among its members. The juniors anil seniors who have been elected to this organization meet for dinner on alternate Thursdays at 5:30. After dinner the members adjourn to the library where the formal part of the meeting takes place. Three speakers prepare talks for the evening. First, there is a prepared speaker from among the members, and following this an extemporaneous speaker is chosen. The guest speaker, usually a teacher, speaks on matters of interest to the entire Union. Following the speakers, the members of the Union discuss school problems and oiler suggestions for school improvements. One of the most important contributions of the Union this year was its promotion of School Spirit Week. Each member of the Union drew his own sign; these signs were then taped up on the trophy room walls so all students could sec their messages and perhaps gain some useful suggestion for improving their conduct and school work. During Chapel that week. Head Boy Tim Adams opened a week long presentation of the School Spirit Code. Mr. Cleveland, other faculty members, and members of the senior class also gave chapel talks on School Spirit. The entire week helped to impress ujxrn the students the fact that the school is only as good as its students; each student can improve the school through his personal achievement scholastically, athletically, and extra-curricularly. At the end of the spring term two important meetings were held. At one of these meetings, the senior members of the Union read papers they had composed dealing with their impression of Blake and their suggestions for its improvement. The second important meeting was the traditional Father and Son Banquet. As a yearly presentation, the Union awards the Union Medal to the winner of the Fourth Form Declamation Contest. The Union sincerely appreciates the help of Mr. Harold Lundholm, faculty adviser to the Union. Mr. Lundholm acts as a liaison man between the faculty and the Union. In many cases his assistance and contact with the faculty and staff of the school has determined whether a useful idea is actually put into use or just set aside as impracticable. 88 At Blake one of the most cherished customs is to have a select group of boys wait on tables for the noon meal. These boys receive their meals free while those who substitute receive 75c. This group also has the opportunity of waiting for special dinners such as form dinners and sports banquets. Waiting for these dinners is especially advantageous to the boys Itecause they get to partake in the edible “goodies. From among the veteran and regular waiters, two boys arc chosen as headwaiters, one for each luncheon | criod. This year Darrell Elliott was chosen for the first lunch and George Sedgwick for the second. Two boys always help out in the kitchen: Jim Aust and Mike McCarthy. During the past two years, the power of the senior waiter has been dissipated somewhat by upstart fledgling waiters. However, this year the New Regime was begun by hero Steve Kilgore. Because of schedule problems, all waiters ate after first lunch, ami this afforded Steve complete power over all inexperienced waiters. The most notable upstart was Sputnik Han-old. He was well controlled through Steve and other seniors Dave Plimpton, Ned Dayton, and Tom Green. Several individuals were more or less exempt from Big Dad's iron hand though. Mr. Frederick J. Wiggin-ton, noted fcxxl connoisseur and authority on gastric disorders, was left alone. This can partially be explained by briefly stating that he was rivaling Chas Lane at tunafish sandwich making. “Hard Boiled Kittams (hardboiled not because he likes eggs, but because he’s a professional wrestler) occasionally waited on tables as he served bravely as waiter team mascot. All in all, it can be said that this year’s waiter group was a hardworking team that fought well in the kitchen and was always courteous outside the kitchen doors. WAITERS FIND FUN IN WORK Stanoimi, left to right: Kltlanu. Cooney . Pltm, hrey. Arthur H.nold. Canton. Frvkman. SchocII, Platt. Templeton. Lane. Mc-j, � r, ...... . Carthy, Crane. Lundholm. Holuermann. firtim. NiAti.o. Iroxell. Kilgore, lampr, 0. Sedgwick. Helfrid Johnson. Elliott. Green. N. Mormon. N. Dayton. 89 Standing, left to right: Mr. Pollock—Faculty Adviser: Dayton. Winslow, Adams. Rudd, Green. E Crabb. Seated: Crosby. Geer, Lewis. Absent: I.arson. PUBLICATIONS FEATURE CALL'O PAN AND TORCH Publications is a full time job. Anyone who disbelieves this statement can ask Chuck Geer, Editor-in-Chief, or Steve Lewis, CALL O’ PAN Editor, for their opinions. Whereas the 'Porch is more or less a once monthly publication, requiring one week of concentrated effort before publication, the CALL O’ PAN’s progress schedule builds up to a climax in the late spring. At this time the word “frantic best describes the editor’s actions as he pleads for late articles and assigns last minute pictures. Anyone who attends a Torch meeting can recognize right away that Chuck Geer is the head man. While his copy editor, Tim Adams, and managing editor, Clark Winslow, play box-hockey with a veteran box-hockey champion. Business Manager Dave Crosby, Chuck slaves away at headlines and other trivial matters. Ned Dayton, sports editor, is watching a hockey game on television as a sj orts editor is expected to do. That leaves most of the immediate work left to boys who arc at the meeting solely for the purpose of working on articles to gain Chuck’s gratifying praise. Occasionally Tom Green and Bob Rudd, CALL O’ PAN copy editor and assistant editor respectively, arc also on hand to give their advice anil add humor to the meeting and the paper. Business Manager Dave Crosby deserves a great deal of credit for the remarkable way he manages to keep from being swamped by bills from Lumberman, Empire, etc. Assistant Business Manager Dave Larson many times is the actual contact with advertisers, and he is most valuable for running errands and seeing people when other editors are busy. Social mention must be made of Earl Crabb, Photography Editor, anil photographers Bob Rudd and Tryg Steen. These boys always seem to be available at the last moment, no matter how busy they are, to take important pictures. Without any definite financial promise, they went out of their way to furnish impatient editors with pictures. Mr. S. K. Pollock, faculty adviser, plays an important part in both publications. He offers suggestions for improvement in the Torch and acts as a critical observer. For the CALL O’ PAN lie acts most nearly as a censor and English adviser for articles. 90 The Blake Glee Club has finished another successful year, although there were several changes and disadvantages it had to overcome. Our director, Mr. Hilliard, constantly found himself short of first tenors even with the relatively large group of sixty boys. Since the group was so large, he was forced to split it into two sections, and he had to hold practice Monday-through Thursday. The Glee Club sang in two major concerts this year. They also sang to the Mother's Association and to the student hotly at Christmas and at Vespers. The first concert was held in the Lutheran Memorial Center at Concordia on December 8. Blake participated with five other schools, singing Landsighting, an old Scandinavian folk song; Roving, a sea chanty; Now Praise We Great and Famous Men ; anti “Eternal Father, a joint number. The other par- ticipating schools were S.P.A., Breck, Shattuck, Minnehaha, and Concordia. At the Mothers' Tea in December the Glee Club sang a selection of songs from the Christmas program and from the second spring concert. From Christmas until May they were occupied with preparation for the Spring Concert in the Chaf cl. At this concert the two sections sang different selections. The first group sang. The Creator. Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor. and Shenandoah. The other group sang There Ain’t Nothin’ Like a Dame, anti Get Me to The Church on Time. The factors which brought about this successful season were manifold: excellent leadership, a desire to sing, organization, and general coo| cration. All of us thank Mr. Hilliard for the many hours lie put into the Glee Club anil the enthusiaism he instilled in each boy’s heart throughout the year. GLEE CLUB PRESENTS TWO CONCERTS Hack Row, left to right: A. Flaxen, B. Hoffman. Rudd, Priest, McCarthy. R. Anderson, Deaver, Kempf. Manning, Shronts, Kdic, D. Platt, J. Kuchn. Corrigan, Lahr, Elliott. Minin.r. Row: J. Ham.Id, Van Dusen, S. A. Johnson, Fricdlund. VViddess. IJruy, Luther, Faegre, Connelly. Jim Seed. Holton. Mitchell, G. Sedgwick, Brum, Rankin. Flour Row: Gessner, Meech, Covey, B. Donaldson, Lundhoim, Hallman, F. Kenurer, Gottlieb, I). Xcwlull, Pla� . Piper, P. Newhall, J. Hanson, Seidel, Mr. Hilliard—Director. 91 Standing: Dray, SoUtad, Andrus. L. Hawkinson, C. Hoffman. Jacobs, Canton, I'fuiiclcr, Read. Forman. Lifson, Tobin, van den Bern. Skated: Hanold. F. Kemercr, Steen, Altman, Mr. Edit—Coach, Lampe. S. I’ll.mm. DEBATERS WIN 32 AND LOSE 21 During the 1S 57-58 season, the Blake debating club cxjicricnced unprecedented growth and activity. Blake was represented in one hundred debates, winning fifty-six and losing forty-four. Of this number, the first team, comfxjscd of Trygve Stein anti Steve Altman, negative, and Steve Pflaum and Ernie Lampe on the affirmative, participated in fifty-three with a record of thirty-two wins and twenty-one losses. This year there was a rotating second team consisting of Frank Kemercr, Colbert Andrus, Kent van den Berg, John Hanold, Lowell Hawkinson, Ed Druv, anti Ken Solstad. They all did an outstanding job as they won most of their debates. This year Blake had a very promising freshman group. They went to twenty-one debates, winning ten and losing eleven. They all showed great potential for next year. The first team attended a number of tournaments this year. Among them were the Duluth-Denfcld, Princeton, Concordia, and St. Olaf tournaments. Blake took first place in the tournament at Princeton. Min- nesota, and all members of the fi st team received certificates for superior debating. The second team also attended tournaments at Macalcstcr College, Eau Claire, and White Bear. The debating season drew to a close with the Strieker Cup debate and the National Forensic League tournament, of which Blake was defending regional champion. This year Blake was eliminated in the quarter finals. In the Strieker Cup contest the cup for best debater went to Ernie Lampe. The last debate of the year was for the John Edic cup which goes to the boy who shows the most improvement. This year it went to Ken Solstad. The new officers for the next year arc Steve Altman, president, anti Ken Solstad and John Hanold, co-secretaries. The growth of debating this year and the bright out-look for coming years can be traced mainly to the time anti effort expended by coach John Edie. He has made debating one of the most popular extra-curricular activities here at school. 92 The Athletic Association is the largest organization in the school and therefore is very important. Every boy in the school is a member, and is charged a fee of fifteen dollars. The Association sets up the budget with this money in order to run an effective athletic program. Then in chapel, this budget is presented to the student body, who accept or reject it. The money raised is used to finance new uniforms, maintenance of equipment, transjxjrtation to and from athletic contests, and officials’ fees, because of the fees collected Blake teams arc usually the best equipped in the M.I.S.L., and the officiating is unsurpassed anywhere. The Association also has charge of other sports functions and sj orts banquets. To deal with the problems that arise, there is an Athletic Advisory Board, composed of officers of the association, the Headmaster, the Director of Athletics, the coaches, and the managers of varsity teams. The officers this year arc Dave Plimpton, president; Chuck Lane, vice-president; Nick Morrison, secretary; and Mr. Parks, treasurer. This year, as in the past, Mr. Parks has done an excellent job. The store, under Mr. F. Lundholm's supervision, has helped balance the budget while equipping the boys at the best possible prices. The Athletic Association awards to each senior a trophy letter which displays how many varsity athletic teams he has been on, and for how many years. The Association runs the entire sports program which allows every boy the chance to participate in group athletics, and gives each boy that feeling of “school spirit. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DISPLAYS 1957 TROPHIES Left to right: Mr. Parks—Athletic Director; D. Plimpton, N. Morrison, Lane. 93 I.ru Vertical Row, top to bottom: Shronts, Plan, Simcnson. Wells, Price, E. Crahh. Holton, l-aegre. Green. Winslow, Geer, B. 11 oilman. Kir.itT erticai. Row: Knoblauch, Mitchell. F. Kemcrcr, Hansen. P. Thomas. Ensign, McCarthy, Lampc, Troxell, N. Morrison, Elliott. B. Wilkinson, Adams. Rack Section-, left to right: Connelly. Priest. W. Plimpton. Crane, John Nelson. Manning. Rickc. B. Cote, Dawes, Hirer. Andrus. Holtzcrmann. Luther. J. Sedgwick. Kandolph, Newhall. Middle Section: Agnew, Jim Seed, Henscl, Knudson, Katncr. D. Rosenblatt. Rankin. Kirkntan, S. Plamn, T. Cedcr. Lewis. Hanson. Steen. Kmrich. Shaw, McWilliams. Steve l lohnson. Front Section: Kempt, Morris, G. Sedgwick. Rudd, N Dayton, Chub Bettels. Crosby, lane. B CLUB INCREASES MEMBERSHIP The Blake “B Club, now in its third year of existence, has progressed greatly in both spirit and enrollment. This progress can probably be attributed to the effective leadership of the club's adviser, Mr. Bettels, and the club’s officers: Dave Crosby, president; Charlie Lane, vice-president; Ned Dayton, secretary; and John Gessncr, treasurer. Probably the greatest efforts of the “B Club were directed towards creating more school spirit. During the football season the club arranged to have a bus take to Waseca anyone who wanted to go. For Home coming the club purchased the bear for the cheerleaders. During the year the “B Club kept the spirit of Blake alive with similar actions. 94 Gilmore: I ihink it’ a nice dance.” BASIN BEATS HERALD DANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS The Blake dance season began this year with a record-hop sponsored by the lunior Class. Our own Mr. Fred Wigginton was the congenial Master of Ceremonies, who spun discs and gave away records throughout the evening. There was an exceptionally fine turnout for this dance, and it is interesting to note that this year’s Junior Class netted more money from this dance than from any other dance in the history of the school. Throughout the year there have been many colorful dance announcements in the chapel. There have been the Basin Beats—a Dixieland band composed of five juniors: Bob Holton, trumj et; John Gessner, piano; John Nelson, drums; Mike McCarthy, banjo, anil Bob Wilkie, marimba. They have played four times during morning chapel. They always played before a big dance and attempted to create enthusiasm for it. Some of their more (xipular musical renditions were Five Foot Two, Darktown Strutters Ball, When My Sugar Walks Down the Street, Jingle Bells, and their own composition, “Faculty Room Stomp. Along with the Basin Beats there was the combination of Bob Wilkie and Boh Holton who gave various parodies of the Man on the Street | ortion of Steve Allen’s Show. The major fall social event was the Homecoming dance, held in October. Under the chairmanship of Chuck Geer, the dance was held in the gym to the music of A1 Noyce. The theme for the dance was U.S.D.—meaning, naturally Upside Down. At the dance the football team presented to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn an anniversary cake in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. Susan Chaney was Homecoming Queen, Mary Silvcrson, Senior attendant, Karen Erickson, Junior attendant, and Kay Johnson was Sophomore attendant. Always a true sign of the season, the Christmas dance was held in I)cccmbcr at the close of the fall term. The gym was decorated in the spirit of the season, and Bill Ridzke's orchestra provided the music for the evening. With the beginning of the Spring Term, the Junior Class sjkkisored another record-hop. Once again colorful Mr. Fred Wigginton was master of ceremonies and disc-jockey. Uncle Fred was an excellent DJ although he refused to play Three Bad Habits because it was too suggestive. Attractive decorations for the lunchroom were furnished by the Junior Class. The dance gave the Junior Class a big boost toward their goal for the |unc Junior-Senior Prom. May 2 w’as the date for the Spring Dance. The theme was “Paris in the Springtime. Pete Ratner and his committee did an excellent job in organizing this dance. The couples danced to the music of Rod Aagburg and his orchestra. The Junior and Senior classes arc looking forward to the J-S which will be held June 6 at the Woodhill Club. Afterwards will be the party at the Minnetonka Yacht Club. All who attended the '57-'58 Blake dances will agree they were an outstanding part of this year’s social life. 'This is forever. Kxkm.ing: Lahr, Canton. Klliotl, Susie Maker. Judy Anderson. Nancy Knoblauch, Dec Campbell, McWilliams. Standing: McCarthy, Kilgore, Dayton, Troxell, Green. Wilkinson. I.ewman, Karnhain I.uthcr, Judy McDonald. Wilkie, Darlene Sackrison, Nan Moffett, N. Morrison, Diane Bartel, D. Plimpton, llatiKland, Morris. DRAMATICS PRESENTS MELLO-DRAMMER This year, under the able direction of Mr. W. S. Howarth, the Blake Dramatics Association presented “Pure as The Driven Snow,” a three act melodrama by Paul Loomis. On December sixth, the cast put on their performance before a full house at Northrop Collegiate Auditorium. The hero versus villain” comedy was well received by the audience. Much credit for the success of the play is due to the patient effort of Mr. Howarth. The Association is also indebted to Bill Lahr, stage manager, and Tom Green, business manager. They both contributed to the success of the play by performing their duties well. The story itself pictures a pure, down-trodden heroine being pursued by the black-hearted villain. When she has fallen into the rascal’s clutches, the manly hero enters to foil the villain and rescue the heroine in the nick of time. Several of the characters were most appropriately cast and contributed stirring performances. Eric Canton, in his first experience in a Blake play, portrayed old Jonathan Logan, the farmer. Maintaining his character voice throughout the play, Eric showed a talent that is sure to be developed in future years. Junior Charley Luther was cast as a playboy E. Z. Pickens. Two seniors. Marsh Lewman and Darrell Elliott, played prominent parts as the manly hero and the black-hearted villain, respectively. Darrell Hashed his cape in true villain fashion as Marsh, the muscular farm boy Lcandcr Longfellow, was the romantic interest opposite Judy Anderson who portrayed the innocent heroine, Purity Dean. Miss Anderson knew her lines better than anyone and s| okc them with a great feeling that touched the entire audience. Judy McDonald anti Darlene Sackrison, both from Hopkins also, made feminine contributions. 96 Here's to ya! (Wilkinson, Dayton, Green, Haugland, and Morrison) Along with supplying the auditorium, Northrop also contributed some aspiring actresses. Dec Campbell, Nancy Knoblauch, and Susie Baker were principal actresses. Diane Bartel was especially touching in a quiet scene with a babe in her arms. Mike McCarthy excited some laughter with his intrepid bird twitterings on the piano. Not to be forgotten was the vocal quartet. The Oil-Keys. All in all, the play was a success in promoting laughter several ways. Only amateur theatricals can produce the boners that arc so uproariously funny. One may notice that Mr. Howarth forgot to get in the picture. He did a good job producing the play which the entire cast enjoyed putting on. OFFICERS Darrell Elliott—President Mike McCarthy—Vice-President Tom Green—Business Manager Bill Lahr—Stage Manager CAST Lcandcr Longfellow Mortimer Frothingham Marshall Lewman Darrell Elliott F.. Z. Pickens Charley Luther Jed Lunn Doug Farnham Purity Dean Judy Anderson Mrs. Jonathan Logan Dec Campbell Iniogcnc Pickens Nancy Knoblauch Mrs. F.thelinda Hewlitt Susie Baker Mrs. Faith Hougc Darlene Sackrison Alison Hewlitt Judy McDonald Nellie Morris Nan Moffett Letty Barber Diane Bartel Pianist Mike McCarthy Quartet Bob Wilie. Nick Morrison Bill Wilkinson, Ben Troxcll Extras Tom Green, Steve Gilgorc. Ned Dayton 97 SPORTS The llv57 football team ended the season with four wins, two losses, and two ties. The Hilltoppers scored 171 points to their opponents 66. and finished in third place in the Minnesota Independent School league. With only eight returning lettermen, the outlook for the coining season was anything but good in August. However, through the constant and devoted coaching of Mr. Rill Glenn and Mr. Chief Wonson, an inexperienced team in August developed into .1 closely-knit squad during the season. The team’s success was also due in part to the hard work of the twenty-five boys from the opening day of practice in August to the last day in October. This year’s team had few individual stars. Instead, it was a team which won, lost, anti tied together, a team working as a whole at all times. Rankin drive against Minnehaha. ... . . r. . tr. Wonson—Coach, t.cwis—Manager, J. Seed—Assistant Manager, Back Row. left to right: Mr. Glenn-Coach. • |n .rcr_-GencraI Manager. .............1 ‘tt Wilkie. I. Nelson, W. Plimpton. Adams, Crosby, Aust. Tiiiko Row: K;;nkin, I . , , j ’ Faegre, G. Sedgwick, Lane. It. Wilkinson. Randolph. SECOND Row: Troxell. R«ckc. • |orri Green, Shaw, D. Plimpton. Gessner. Front Row: Elliott. Winalow. rifcr « ... ,_____ R.D IN M. I. S. L. RACE Another factor of this team's success was the men behind the scenes. Blake’s chief-scout. Chub Bcttcls, and his assistant Bill Miller compiled reports which would be respected and welcomed by any college coach in the country; any player will tell you that he never saw a play in Friday’s game which he had not seen during the week’s practice. Publicity man Frank Horton reported the scores to the pa| ers, radio and TV and worked with photographer F.arl Crabb on selecting pictures for local newspapers. Rarely a week passed without a picture and a great deal of copy on Blake's games in the local papers. Athletic Director Pete Parks also deserves commendation for his scheduling anti arrangements for the football season. With two long trips to Lake City and Waseca, he had many arrangements to make such as hotel meals, bus rides, and numerous other significant ami important tasks. Working with Mr. Parks throughout the season were managers Steve Lewis, Frank Kemercr, and Jim Seed. A football team certainly could not have two finer and more inspirational co-captains than Nick Morrison and Ned Dayton, both of whom played on offense and defense for the Bears. The rest of the offensive line was composed of either Harv Hansen or Clark Winslow at end, Tom Green and Don Morris at the tackles, Chuck Faegre at the other guard, and John Nelson at center. The back field had Chuck Lane at quarterback, John Gessner at right-half, Jim Rankin at left-half, and Walt Plimpton at fullback. After Walt's injury, Dave Plimpton, Dave Crosby, and Kill Shaw alternated at fullback. Some of the defensive starters throughout the season who did not see much offensive action were Pete Rieke, Harry Randolph, Darrell Klliott, George Sedgwick, and Bill Wilkinson. Special mention should also Ik made of Tim Adams who contributed a great deal to the team throughout the year in his excellent punting and extra-point kicking. Every member of the team saw action, and the starting lineups changed from week to week. Queen Susan Chancy is greeted by Homecoming crowd. Minnehaha stops Rankin. 101 At the close of the season the annual football banquet was held. Three Blake players were awarded all-confcrcncc positions. Nick Morrison and Don Morris were on the offensive first team; Jim Rankin earned a position on the defensive unit. Co-captain Nick Morrison was awarded the Williams trophy, and cocaptain Ned Dayton received the Glcnn-Wonson trophy. Jim Rankin and Chuck Lane were elected co-captains of the 1958 football team. BLAKE 40...................WASECA 0 The Hilltoppers played Waseca in their first game. The team soundly trounced Waseca in an all out team effort. Five players scored in an attack promising good | otcntial while the defense unit held Waseca to five yards rushing. BLAKE 26.....................PACELLI6 The second game of the season was a night encounter against Pacelli of Austin. Spurred on by an initial Pacelli touchdown, the Hilltoppers rallied to score 26 | oints. The defense held strong, especially against passes. The victory was most gratifying in that every player displayed his maximum effort. BLAKE 38..................SHATTUCK O In its first league contest the team defeated its archrival, Shattuck. Blake proved too powerful for Slut-tuck; again the scoring was distributed among several players. BLAKE 7..................MINNEHAHA 13 This defeat was the low point of the season. Blake failed to adjust to a stiff Academy defense and let Minnehaha slip away on two long touchdown runs. The team never gave up, however, and they pushed across a lone score in the latter part of the last period. BLAKE 41 .........................BRECKO Blake bounced back from defeat to a decisive victory over Brcck. The halfbacks, Gessner and Rankin, ran wild, completely dominating the contest. The defense again bottled up its opjx� ncnt while the offense amassed 330 yards. BLAKE 13...................LAKE CITY 13 This game was perhaps the best played contest of the season as both teams fought hard. Lake City tallied on a long pass play, but Blake came back to lead 13-6. Then the defense weakened for a short period, and Lake City tied the score in the third period. This game demonstrated the best spirit and drive of the season. Co-captains Morrison and Dayton. COACHS' RECORD Year Won Lost Tied 1945 3 4 0 1946 4 3 0 1947 7 1 0 1948 4 3 0 1949 5 1 1 1950 6 1 0 1951 5 2 0 1952 7 (MISL Champions) 1 0 1953 8 (MISL Champions) 0 0 1954 7 1 (MISL Co-Champions) 0 1955 5 2 0 1956 7 (MISL Champions) 0 1 1957 4 2 2 13 years 72 21 4 74-2% Last 9 years 54 10 4 82.4% Last 6 years 38 6 3 80-9% BLAKE 6............CONCORDIA 6 Homecoming ended in a 6-6 tie. Plagued by injuries, the team drove for long yardage several times only to lose the ball deep in Concordia territory. Again the defense weakened for a short time, and Concordia scored on a long run. If it hadn't been for a few costly mistakes, this game could easily have been a Homecoming victory. BLAKE 0 - ST. PAUL ACADEMY 34 Blake’s offense was completely smothered by an extremely powerful S.P.A. squad. Again without several key players, the Bears could not muster any sustained drive. The defense held the score to 6-0 in the first half, but S.P.A. came back strongly in the second half. It is significant that the Blake offense gained close to 2,000 yards, a new record, and that the team out-gained every opponent except S.P.A. in total yards gained. 103 Ned Dayton—He always put out 100%; a fine cocaptain. Nick Morrison—A conscientious co-captain; an All-Conference selection at offensive end. Dave Crosby—The hardest runner on the squad; his best play was the straight dive. Ben Troxell—A reserve lineman whose contributions on the practice field were important. Tom Green—A steady, reliable tackle on both offense and defense. Dave Plimpton—At defensive end he hail a fast crossover; consistently closed the two hole. 104 i ('lark Winslow—End and tackle both ways; aggressive, hard working, difficult to move. Harv Hansen—An aggressive end whose blocking improved steadily from game to game. Don Morris—A regular tackle both ways for three seasons; All-Conference in 1957. Darrell Elliott—Two years at center; a fast, aggressive defensive lineman. Jim Aust—At defensive end he was at his best in stringing out the sweeps. Tim Adams—Punter, place kicker, quarterback; on the practice field he was invaluable. Bill Wilkinson—He was at his best on pass defense from the left halfback position. Walter Plimpton—The regular fullback at the time of his injury; a g xxl runner, blocker, tackier. Chuck Faegre—A good face blocker at offensive left guard. Harry Randolph—The best defensive player on the field in the S.P.A. game. George Sedgwick—The most improved player; he played regularly at linebacker during the last half of the season. Whitcy Shaw—A shifty back; gained 91 yards in the Concordia game. J Chuck Lane—Showed steady improvement at quarterback and at defensive halfback; called a good game. Bob Wilkie—A reserve guard who should play both ways in 1958. Jim Rankin—A good runner, blocker, tackier; All-Conference linebacker. John Nelson—At offensive center he timed the attack well. John Gessner—When he found the air space, no one could catch him. Doug Platt—A reserve lineman who should sec a great deal of action in 1958. Pete Riekc—One of the most aggressive players; a good tackier, an improved blocker. Back Row, left 10 right: Mr. Bcttds—Coach. I-ir.v.n—Manager, J. NVIv.n A sistant Manager, Denver. Rattier, Lundholnt, Royec. Third Row: llazcn, Rizer, B. Donaldson, j. Beech. Morken, Mawkinson, J. H: ttold. Skcoxd Row: K11tnlM.11, Templeton, Druy, Stenson. Mecch. Johnson. SolsUnl, Corrigan. Front Row: McCarthy, l.uthcr. Ensign. J. Sedgwick, Ridgway. Thomas, Hcnscl. J. V. VICTORIOUS IN FOUR CONTESTS Although the recoril compiled by the 1957 Junior Varsity was far from perfect, this year’s team did have its good as well as its bad jioints. On the first day ot practice in August, the J.V, found about twenty incx pcrienccd boys attending the morning and aftcrnooi sessions held by coaches Chub Bcttcls and Dick Vat Sanivoord. From the first day of practice, the boys most of whom had previously played only eighth o ninth grade ball, found out what the notorious J.V' training program was. After a week of rugged condi tioning and fundamentals, the first of three prc-seasoi scrimmages was held. Although the Brown and Whit played fairly well in each of these three encounters which did provide a great deal of experience, the showed that much improvement was needed. Upon the arrival of the first day of school, practic sessions were necessarily cut in length, hut the spirt which had been built throughout the pre-season prac tice remained at a high pitch, and even with the shot practice sessions much was accomplished. A week and a half later the J.V. found itself confronted by its first adversary, Glen Lake. After a shaky first half, Blake was trailing 12-0. Fortunately the team did not lose faith and struggled back to win by a narrow 13-12 margin. This first game helped to point out many weaknesses and also provided game experience which was sorely needed. The team played three non-conference games: Glen Lake, Richfield, anti Bcnildc. Richfield, the second game of the season was a substitute for Shattuck. The J.V. dropped this game 26-6. scoring only once on a ninety-eight yard pass interception by co-captain John Sedgwick. The final non-conference game was with Bcnildc High School. In the first three quarters the J.V'. allowed the opposition to score five touchdowns before they finally realized they could do something against the powerful Bcnildc team. In the fourth quarter the team played harder than at any other time in the season, and it succeeded in finally pushing a score across, but lost 40-7. In the M.I.S.L. the Little Bears won three and lost one. The first conference victory came against Minnehaha, 10-6, with each of the starting backs scoring once. In this game the defensive unit first began to show some promising line play. The following week against Brcck the J.V. amassed a total of fifty-one points while holding the opposition scoreless. Then in the third conference game Blake defeated Concordia 19-6, but suffered a 20-0 defeat against undefeated S.P.A. a week later. Recognition should Ik given to several players on the ’57 squad. Sophomore Remy Mitchun, a standout on defense and a very hard running fullback, compiled twenty-four points, six of them on wedge conversions. Remv tied with right half Tom Knsign for second place scoring honors behind left half John Sedgwick who led with thirty-one | oints. Much power was also developed in the line led by Roger Royce, Bob Morkcn. Chuck Dcaver, Pete Hensel, Sam Stcnson, and John Knudson. Unfortunately injuries to several players, among them Pete Ratner and Chuck iXaver, slowed the team at times. But with two freshmen anti many sophomores starting on this year’s team, the outlook for next year is very good. This year’s Junior Varsity, led by co-captains John Sedgwick and Tom Ensign, was a hard-working squad, and it is certain that many of the boys will remember parts of this season for a long time. But no team, no matter how hard working, can win games without good coaching and inspiration. As for coaching, all those who go on from the J.V. think of Chub Bcttels and Dick Van Santvoord as two of the best Junior Varsity coaches anywhere. Ami as for inspiration. Chub Bcttels is a symbol to the entire school. Any boy who plays on the J.V. does more than play football, he begins to grow up. SEVENTH GRADE Back Row: T. Skramstad. Mr. Horton—Coach. Nash. Mr. Miller—Coach. ). Brooks. Whitten. Wood. Bander. R. Andrews. D. Haw kin son, J. Wilkie. Quest, M. Borns. Ritchie. Karali . Moos. J. Morrison, Baker. Rider. B. Hoffman—Assistant Coach. Middle Row: Arnold, J. Rosenblatt, f'nnch, R. Hawkinson. Brown. J. Dayton. A. Van Dnscn. I.indahl. D. Melamed. Robert , Aliy. F«OMT Row: Phillippi, Lack. Hickok, Karat , Lewin, Miller, Lowry. Bean. Erick on. R. HanoM, Ostanna. This year the eighth grade backfield was a powerful unit, consisting of Bill Stevens, tail back; Keith Donaldson, fullback; Harry Piper, halfback; and Craig Norvillc, quarterback. Norville proved himself a good lineman as well as a good back held man when he took on the task of play-making and ball-handling. The offense was run from the wing T and the single wing formations. The speed of the backs made the wing T a formidable offensive weapon, and their aggressive blocking from the single wing sent many a would be tackier to the ground. Defensively, the backficld was also sound. ITiey held their opponents to only one pass completion, and were hard tacklcrs when backing up the line. Bill Stevens was a standout in the backficld throughout the season both offensively and defensively. The eighth grade line alone won many games. Jim Higgins, the left end, was light, but aggressive and fast. Right end John Edie was outstanding throughout the season. His blocking ami tackling was excellent, and the Stevens to Edie pass combination was a potent weapon. Edie also kicked off. Rick Kuchn and Kirk Nelson were two big tackles who greatly added to the line, especially on defense. Pound for pound, guard Mike Pfiaum was the toughest player in the forward wall. Time and time again, his blocks and tackles crushed his opponents. Sherm Malkcrson, the other guard, was also an accomplished lineman. He was one of the team’s best blockers. Center Charley Pierson timed the attack well from his position. Bill Ankeny and Stan Heller contributed much to the success of the line. The team would like to thank its coaches, Mr. Martin and Mr. Osandcr, who, through their efforts on behalf of the team, made this season a very successful one. The team would also like to thank Mr. Nelson who contributed to the team’s success. NINTH GRADE Back Row: T. Myers, J. Seed. J. Lindsay, Frey. J. Wilkinson, Barbalsis, Mr. Mcx cnga—Coach. Middle Row: Emrich, I’. Ncwhall, T. Myers. Arthur, Schmidt. Forman. Fine. Front Row: Cooney, Davis, K, McCaffrey, Tucker, P. Pflauni, Plata. m Urulcr the fine coaching of Mr. Miller and Mr. Horton, this year's seventh grade football squad piled up an impressive record of four wins and one loss. Probably the most outstanding games the Bears played were against Brcck and St. John's Academy. In the Breck game, Blake came back after a scoreless first half to crush the hapless Mustangs 28-0. Against St. John’s, the team once again showed its fine spirit by fighting to a 13-6 victory. The only loss the Bears suffered was at the hands of a rugged Glen l.akc team. Ernie Lack scored Blake’s only tally on a reverse as the Bears dropped the game 20-7. The outstanding backs were Jack Morrison, right half; Tom Skratnstad, tailback; Chum Miller, quarterback; and Dick Wood and Mark Burns—fullbacks. A great deal of support was also given by linemen John Brooks, Jim Wilkie, and John Baker. Under the leadership of captains John Brooks and Dick Wood this squad has certainly proved to be a team that Blake can Ik proud of! Back Row: Steven . Mr. Os andi'r—Coach. Noll. Mr. Martin—Coach. K. Platt. R. Kuchn. K. Nelson. A. McCarthy. Frie«!lund. Kdie, Connolly—Assistant Coach. Thikd Row: Whitman. Ingham. D. Andrews. D. McCaffrey. Piper. McKee. Norvillc. Sp.coxd Row: J. Coburn, T. Anderson. D. Lindsay. Whitmore, Sheldon. Ilcllcr. Nevdlc, Morine, Norris. Fkoxt Row: Hedin. Savage, M. Pflaum, Kaplan, Wright. Malkcrson. K. Donaldscn. Dobson. EIGHTH GRADE This fall the freshmen started out with only seventeen players reporting for the first practice session. At the end of the scav n there were twenty-one lettcrmcn. The team considered its season satisfactory as it compiled a three win, two loss record. Jim Wilkinson scored the first touchdown of the season during the (ilen Lake game which Blake won 13-0. The second game of the season found the freshmen at Minnehaha. Beau Plass, Jim Wilkinson, and Mike Goldncr, who returned from the J.V., all scored, and Bob Schmidt led the line on defense anti offense. The team lost to Brcck 6-0 in its third game. Four Blake anil Brcck touchdowns were called back because of penalties. Concordia handed the freshmen their second defeat 7-0. End Tom Myers caught two passes for sizeable gains. The last game of the season was against once beaten S.P.A. The team considered this its opportunity to make or break the season. With perfect blocking, Jim Wilkinson scored twice as the line play improved noticeably on defense. Nick Barbatsis, Bob Fry, and Bob Schmidt led the defense. Lindsay Arthur, out since the first game with a broken arm. returned to contribute his part to the victory with two excellent kicks. Throughout the year. Phil Ncwhall played well both on offense and defense. The most improved players were Tom Mvers, Bob Widdess, Peter Pffaum, Jim Fine, and Bill Jacobs. The team selected Jim Wilkinson as captain for the year anti Nick Barbatsis anil Beau Plass co-captains during games. The team knows it was indeed fortunate to have two patient and ever helpful coaches in Mr. Butler and Mr. Mezzenga. Left to right: Rankin. Holton—-Co-Captain; John Nelson, llrniel, J. Sedgwick, Manning, Mr. Lundholm—Coach; Kempf, B. Wilkinson, I.anc—Co-Captain; Ridgeway, Jim Seed, Gesture, McWilliams—Manager. VARSITY BASKETBALL IS HARD LUCK TEAM I This year’s varsity basketball team seemed to be the hard luck team of the winter athletic season. Plagued by injuries, lack of height, and inexperience, and by the absence of that certain quality which makes a winning team, this squad finished in fifth place in the M.I.S.L. conference standings and compiled a season record of three wins anil eleven losses. From the first day of practice, the season outlook could hardly be called optimistic. The two tallest players on the team were only slightly over 6'2 with the majority closer to five nine or ten. and there were only four returning lettermcn, none of whom were starters in the 1956-57 season. But even with this lack of material, coach Harold Lundholm guided the team through fairly promising early scrimmages against a rough Washburn team and the talented De La Salle team. It became evident in these scrimmages that the players had a good deal of spirit, but that they also had a great deal to learn. With workouts during Christmas vacation, the caliber of basketball began to improve steadily, and the Bears slipped by the old grads in the Alumni game by one point in the final seconds by the score of 45 to 44. With this one victory, the team met Breck in the first conference game and beat them handily 45-39. In the second game the varsity received their first glimpse of the league power of which they had heard so much. There had been talk of a fairly strong Shattuck team, of a Concordia team whose height average exceeded 6'2 , and of a Minnehaha team which was said to be the strongest in years. A nervous Blake team lost to Concordia 60-38 and was soundly trounced by Minnehaha 65-43. Following these first two encounters Blake met Bcnildc and Shattuck. In each of these contests Blake was leading at the half, and yet they dropped both games because of poor third quarters. Breck was met next and provided the team with their second conference victory. In the games with Bcnildc and Shattuck anil the next two with Minnehaha and Howard Lake, Blake reached the low point of the season. In the Minnehaha game the second lineup saw a good deal of action as the team lost 65-29. Howard Lake defeated the Bears in a home game 61-41. 112 At this point in the season the team finally began to “jell and play better basketball. After St. Boniface dropped a game to the Bears by two joints, the team played at Concordia who had beaten them so soundly before. After a s’ow start, the Blake five played a fine second quarter—their best basketball of the season —anti at half time were within striking range. Or.c of the main reasons for this promising first half was the fact that |im Kidgway had up to this time held Srhug, the conference scoring champion, to no po.nts, and in the second half Jim outscorcd Schug 15 to M. Four conference games remained, two with Shat-tuck and two with S.P.A. Two of these games were probably the season’s most disappointing, not because they were losses but because they were both so close that they could easily have gone cither way. The first game was the 52-54 overtime loss to S.P.A., anti the second was the 49-47 loss to Shattuck. I anc performs acrobatics before capacity crowd at Minnehaha Winter Carnival time. Throughout the season co-captains Chuck Lane and Bob Holton kept the team going by their hard driving no matter what the score. Another standout was Tom Kempf who, in his first vear of basketball, was starting center, excelling in rebounding, and was awarded the Pcarson-Sclovcr trophy. Perhaps the promising aspect of this team was that there were only four seniors— Kempf. Wilkinson, Manning, and Geer — and next year’s squad will have nine returning lettermen—I ane, Holton. Seed, Henscl, Rankin, Ridgway, Gessner, Sedgwick, and Nelson. Next year’s team with eexap-tains elect Bob Holton ami Jim Ridgway look forward to a better season because of better depth and cxjxrri-ence. Two other factors point to a better season next year: Coach Harold Lundholm will be more familiar with the players, and several players from the successful J.V. should help the squad. 113 Hcn$ bys one up. Back Row, left to riRlit: Ruild—Co-Manager; Mithun, C, Winslow, N. Dayton, P. Thomas, Connelly, Luther, Faegre, Ensign, Simonson, D. Plimpton. Front Row: II. Hansen, McCarthy, Priest, Adams—Co-Captain; Mr. Van Santvoord—Coach; Crosby—Co-Captain; Knoblauch, G. Sedgwick, S. Wells. HOCKEY TIES FOR CONFERENCE CROWN much needed experience and proceeded to beat Washburn 3-1. The next game was with the Alumni. The grads had been beaten by the varsity for the last two years, anti this time they were determined to win. They assembled a bunch of professionals from many colleges around the country. The Alumni proved to be just a little too much for the varsity and beat them neatly 5-1. Cretin was the last opponent Blake faced during the holidays. This game proved to be a great disappointment to the Bears because they lost it 3-2 in an overtime. At the beginning of the season the hockey coach. Mr. Van Santvoord, was probably as optimistic as he could be with only seven returning lettermen. He knew that there were many capable players coming up from the I.V.. who could fill the places of the graduating seniors. He also knew that the team needed experience badly. For this reason practices and games during Christmas vacation proved extremely important. Warm weather hindered the team before Christmas. Practices had to Ik held early in the morning, and even then the ice was not very good. After Christmas the weather turned colder. On the 27th of December Blake started its seventeen game schedule by defeating a weak Central team 7-2. This was the first Varsity game for many members of the team, and signs of this could be easily seen. The next day a much improved Blake team played a strong Minnetonka team. For two years Blake had been beaten by Minnetonka, but this year the Bears were determined to win. The final score was 3-2 in favor of Blake. After a day of rest, Blake continued with two more games. The first of these was against Washburn, which at that time was leading the city league. By this time Blake had gained School opened again, and Blake began its ten game league schdulc. The first game was with a very strong S.P.A. team. In the first period S.P.A. completely-dominated the play; however, Blake came back in the second and third periods to tic the score 3-3 at the end of regulation time. Although Blake had many chances to score in the overtime period, they were unable to put the puck in the net. The game ended tied 3-3, anti Blake now knew that they had a chance for the league title. 114 Blake won its next four league games beating Minnehaha 6-3, Concordia 8-0, Shattuck 3-1, and Breck 5-1. Team “whoops il up aflcr anolher victory. Hansen watches action near nets. Blake next went out of the conference anti heat a much improved Mound team 2-1. The next game the Bears played proved to be the most disastrous game of the season. Minnehaha completely out played an indifferent Blake team for two periods and had a lead of 4-0 going into the last period. The squad finally came to life in this last period, hut it was too late. Minnehaha put a damper on Blake’s title hopes by winning 5-4. Following this catastrophe, the hockey team went on to beat Shattuck 6-2 and Breck 4-1. The next game Blake played was probably the team's poorest effort of the season. The Bears played a very young Benildc team ami just barely won in an overtime 3-2. At this point in the season something had to be done to improve the caliber of hockey of the team. Two league games still remained, one with S.P.A. Mr. Van Santvoord arranged a scrimmage with St. Louis Park. This was probably the turning jx int of the season. Blake held the Lake Conference Champ- ions to a standstill. This scrimmage provided the extra spark that was needed to carry the team through the rest of the season. The following Friday Blake went to Concordia and played three | eriods of good hockey. In this game Blake won by the sizeable margin of 8-0. There were only three days left until the game with S.P.A. for the championship. Strict training rules were set up to keep the higher Hying members of the team on the ground over the weekend, and light practices were held on both Sunday and Monday. On Tuesday the team was ready for the Academy. Blake had to win this game to tic for the title. In the two previous years Blake had blown the title in the final games, but this year was going to be different. Blake didn't give S.P.A. a chance from the very beginning. They tallied twice in each of the first two periods while S.P.A. only scored once. The score remained at 4-1 through the last period, and Blake had won its first hockey title in the history of the M.I.S.L. The Private School Invitational Hockey Tournament was an anti-climax to the season when Blake fell victim to the mechanical play of the Cretin sextet. The Bears really never got started in this game and lost 6-3. At the Winter Sports Banquet Mr. Van Santvoord awarded eighteen letters. He also announced that Blake had placed three boys on the All-Conference team. Co-captains Tim Adams and Dave Crosby were placed on the first line, and Ned Dayton was placed on the second defensive unit. Probably the highlight of the banquet was the awarding of the Dartmouth Hockey Trophy for the most valuable player to Harvey Hansen. Harv kept Blake in many games during the season with his remarkable goal tending. Hojics for next year stand brighter than ever. There will be eleven returning Icttermcn headed by co-cap-tains ('buck Faegre and Pete Thomas. The whole squad would like to thank Van for both the time and effort he put into coaching this year’s team. The league title is a symbol of his success. 115 Back Row, left io nitht: finltlirb -A � i� t� nl Manager; I. Beech, Heng, K. C'rabb, Umpr, Kirkman, Green, Troxell, X. Uorrijuiu, I- Dawes, A. Ilazen, Klliott. Manager. Kkoxt Row: Mitchell. Randolph. D. Ncvrhal), Mr. Mezze-nga—Coach; Shaw—Captain; Mr. Heahl—Coach; Hnltzcrmann, D. Rosenblatt J. Hanson, Kittainv Absent: Kieke. WRESTLERS TAKE SECOND IN M. I. S. L. MEET Under the able coaching of Mr. Mczzcnga anti Mr. Health the wrestling team succeeded in finishing second in the conference standings anil being runners-up in the conference tournament this year. This was a very notable achievement since this year was onlv the second year of competition for Blake in wrestling. Although the success of the team was quite a surprise to the other schools in the conference, it was merely the fulfillment of the plans of the coaches and the tlcsircs of every member of the team. The team did exceptionally well for a second year team and its rcc ord of 7-7 was highly satisfactory. Blake's first match of the year was against Orono of the Valley Conference. Because it was the first varsity match for most of the members of the team, the team showed a lack of experience anil therefore lost this first encounter. Concordia was Blake’s last foe before the Christmas vacation, but Concordia proved to be too strong for Blake to overcome tie-spite victories by Joe Beach, Harry Randolph, Pete Rickc and Nick Morrison. This was Morrison's first match, and wrestling above his class in the heavyweight division, he decisioned his larger opponent in a very exciting match. The Christmas vacation was not much of a lull as the team worked out in the gym and held practice meets with Edina anti Bloomington. The vacation schedule inclutied two Holiday tournaments: one at Edina with Edina, Blake. White Bear, and Washburn anti the other was at Stillwater, with Osseo. Lc Scucr, anti Stillwater. Blake did not fare too well in cither of these tournaments, but wrestlers were able to gain much needed experience. Dual competition enteral in full swing as soon as school resumed and Blake got off to a winning start by defeating Brcck anti Minnehaha on successive Fridays. The team was going along fine as it next beat a very good North “B team by a score of 29-23. Shat-tuck was Blake's next match, anti they gave Blake her worst defeat of the year, 37-9. In this match Ben Troxell, Bill Shaw, and Pete Rickc were the only Blake wrestlers who managed to win. 116 Randolph runncnip in 127 class Troxcll runncrup in 154 class. Shaw champion in 133 class. The next match was a great disappointment also, as Blake lost to Minnehaha which it had previously beaten. The score of this meet was 35-17 and was probably the team's poorest performance of the season. At this point in the season Blake's conference record stood at a dismal 2-3, a record which might have nude many teams fold, but Blake bounced back very well. This fact was proven in the next return meet with Orono. Despite the fact that Orono won this meet also, Blake showed that she had not lost the spirit which characterizes all Blake athletic teams. The second Orono meet could be called the turning |x� int toward a very successful season, because in the last three conference meets the team went undefeated. Breck was the first of these three meets. They met defeat by a score of 29-21, a meet in which Tom Green, Nick Morrison, Ben Troxcll, Harry Randolph, Dave Ncwhall, anti Maned Mitchell won their matches. Concordia was the second match for Blake in these last three. Blake knew this was going to be a tough match, but the team came through with a sparkling performance to beat the Comets, 27-19. The thing which really beat Concordia was three quick pins for Blake in the 120, 127, and 133 pound classes by Ncwhall, Randolph, and Shaw for 15 jxiints. The last dual meet of the season was against Slut-tuck. This meet was without a question the finest performance of the team during the whole season as Blake beat the Shads 26-22. Blake broke Sluttuck’s consecu- tive win string of seventeen straight; the first lime they had been beaten in conference competition. Winners for Blake were Dave Kittams, John Hanson. Dave Ncwhall, Harry Randolph, Bill Shaw, Ben Troxcll, anti Nick Morrison. Dual competition completed for the season. Blake readied itself for the conference meet to be held at Bethel College in St. Raul. The preliminaries were held at Breck the previous day, and Blake succeeded in placing six men in the finals, while four other members of the team managed to gain thirds and fourths to add to the total number of team jxiints. Before a large crowd at Bethel, Randolph, Kirk-man, and Troxcll lost close matches to their opponents, but Ncwhall pinned Roscndahl at 112, Shaw beat McKay at 133, and Morrison pinned Morgan at 175; each received gold medals, as conference champions in their weight classes. Thus Blake finished second with 76 |x ints behind Shattuck's 93, and followed by 'Haha's 68 jxiints. Next year the team will be led by captain-elect Pete Rickc. The wrestlers arc already looking forward to another successful season. Just as this year, there will Ik a long list of returning lettermen, including this year’s able captain, Whitcy Shaw, to form a nucleus for a championship team. Our two coaches to whom we owe so much arc hard to surpass in patience and knowledge, and it is doubtful that they would stand for a mediocre season next year. Morrison champion in 175 class. Kirkman runncrup in 145 class. Ncwhall champion in 112 class. 117 COACH OTTO LEADS SWIMMERS TO 3-8 SEASON 1958 marked Mr. Otto’s first year as head coach of the swimming team. He took over this year after being Johnny Hartman’s assistant last year. Although the year’s record is not too impressive, it is to Mr. Otto's credit that the season turned out as well as it did. The team was very inexperienced and needed competition to gain the right attitude. As the season progressed, several of the freshmen and sophomores improved greatly, anti next year’s team should win more meets. All boys will be returning next year with the exception of senior captain Hoi) Hoffman. The season Ixrgan with a narrow victory over Southwest 38-37. Hoth teams were ragged but Blake took six first places to win. The next meet, on January 17, was with Blake’s annual foe, Shattuck. The Shads demonstrated their usual | owcr and captured all but two first places, winning by the score of 48-29. Four days later Blake met Marshall and scored its second close victory 43-42. Team depth showed to good advantage as Blake's only firsts were in the 200 yard free- style and the two relays. However, the swimmers took five seconds and four thirds to decision Marshall. In the first meet away, the team traveled to St. Louis Park, losing 27-58. In this meet Bob Ri .er won the 50 yard freestyle. Bob Hoffman won the 200 yard freestyle and in the individual medley lost one of only two races he lost in this com| etition during the year. Although the team lost to St. Thomas on January 28 by the score of 28-58, some swimmers hail their best times of the year. Fdina was the next op| oncnt, as the team travelled to their pool. Kdina, second in the Lake Conference was too much for the inexperienced swimmers, although Bob Hoffman set a | ool anil conference record of 1:48.5 in the individual medley. In the only night meet of the season, the tankers travelled to the University's Cooke Hall pool to swim University High. The strange pool and unusual hours caused a poor showing, anil the team lost 29-57. However, the team entered the win column in the next meet with Vocational, winning 53-32. Walt Plimpton, Back Row, left to right: Ri cr. Schoell. McLcotj, Coach Otto, S. Pflaum—manager. Ski'ONI) Row: Bowen. Solstarl. (iilniorc. l'rykman. Emrich. I’. Covey. Third Row: Steve C. Johnson, Shronts. W. Plimpton. B. Hoffman. Rainer. Agnew. Crane. 118 After a touch day of practice, there's nothing like a game of water polo. Pete Ratncr, Jim Agncw, and Steve Johnson won in the 50 yard freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, and breaststroke competition respectively. The medley relay team won, anti Blake also took five second places. The team lost a heartbreaker to Robbinsdalc the following Friday by a score of 39-47. The meet was decided by the final relay which the Robbins won. Monday, the seventeenth, the team lost another close one, 36 50 to Central. The team turned in its best times as a whole in the best team effort of the year. The final meet, at St. Thomas, showed improvement over the first, but was lost 34-57. This year the team entered the Minnesota Private and Parochial School swimming meet at the St. Thomas pool. The team took fourth place with Bob Rizer placing fifth in the 100, Bob Hoffman second in the 200 and third in the individual medley, and the two relay teams of Jack Shronts, Coleburt Andrus, Pete Ratner, Jeff Kmrich, Jim Agncw, and Andrus, Rizer, and Plimpton placed third. At the sports banquet, letters were awarded to Steve Johnson, breaststroke; Jeff Emrich, diving; Jim Agncw, backstroke and freestyle; Bob Rizer, freestyle; Walt Plimpton, free style; Jack Shronts, backstroke; Coleburt Andrus, freestyle; Pete Ratncr, butterfly anti freestyle; Boh Hoffman, free style, butterfly, anti medley. Pete Ratner, who placed consistently in the butterfly all year, was elected next year’s captain. Steve Ptlaum was awarded the Guy Thomas Swimming Trophy for the contribution he has made to the team during his four years as an efficient manager. Bob Hoffman won the Arthur Swimming Trophy. Mr. Otto shows organization during first year of coaching. This year’s junior varsity had one of the most successful seasons in recent years. The team won eight games while losing only three, as two of the losses came in non-conference play. The Little Bears tied with Minnehaha for the conference title by compiling a total of seven wins anti one loss in conference play. Junior Bob Templeton and sophomore Chuck Deaver, Alan Burns, Austin Anderson, and Jim Nelson comprised the first team. Steve Lewis and John Rodgers also saw action along with Lowell Hawkin-son. Chuck Cornell, Jim Fish, and Kent van den Berg. In the first conference game Blake badly outclassed Brcck 34-8. Chuck Deaver led the scoring with twelve | oints. Concordia held the team to a scoreless first half in the first night game, but the Hilltoppcrs came back in the second half to defeat them 17-16. In one of the most well-played games of the year, the Hilltoppcrs, led by six jx int efforts by Alan Burns and Jim Nelson outfought Minnehaha 22-19. The next two games were non-conference tilts against Bcnildc and Golden Valley. Chuck Deaver and Jim Nelson led the team to a close win over Bcnilde 37-35. Golden Valley defeated the Bears there 39-22. Blake then returned to conference play against a much-improved Brcck five. Alan Burns anti Bob Templeton hit double figures to assist in the 42-35 Blake victory. The next game proved to be the most dis-ap| ointing of the season as Blake blew an early lead to succumb to hot-shooting Minnehaha 29-16. This loss cost the team sole possession of the conference crown. In a night game fast-breaking Howard Lake defeated the junior varsity 41-32. In one of the hardest played games of the year, Blake squecy-cd by Concordia 29-27 on two free throws by Bob Templeton in the last seconds of the contest. The Hilltoppers finished the season with two contrasting victories over S.P.A. In one of the most jxx rly played games of the year, the team whipped S.P.A. 37-17. The final contest of the season was a well played second victory over the same team 41-26. Chuck Deaver scored eighteen points, the great single effort of the season. Mr. Pollock deserves the majority of the credit for the team championship play through his patience and understanding while molding a successful team from incxj)cricnccd players. Managers Jack Kuchn and Steve Bergerson also merit praise for their fine job. J. V. BECOMES CONFERENCE CO-CHAMPS Standing, left to right: Mr. Pollock—Coach; L. Hawkinron, Deaver. A. Ander on, Templeton, Lewis, J. Kuchn—Co-Manager; D. Bergerson—Co-Manager. Kneeling: Fish, Cornell, A. Burns, Druy, Jim Nelson, van den Berg. 120 Standing, left to right: Steve A. Johnson, Corrigan, Mcccli, Coburn, Stcn on, Mr. Martin—Coach Kneeling: I . Xetvhall, J. I.imlsay, Moor, B. l)on:ihi� oii, 1 . Wells, Frey, K. McCaffrey. JUNIOR VARSITY HOCKEY SPLITS EIGHT CONTESTS This year's JV under the able leadership of Mr. Martin and Mr. Burton finished the season with a four anti four record. The team was very fortunate this year to have early ice so it could have a regular vacation practice just as the Varsity did. During this vacation the team had many scrimmages. It had two with Edina and two with Washburn, winning all four. It suffered only one loss during vacation anti that was to a well drilled Cretin team. The first conference game after vacation was against S.P.A. In this game the JV lost by the close score of 2-1. The next game was against Brcck. The team managed to overcome this team, which was a surprisingly good Brcck team, by the score of 2-1. The scoring in all of these games was spread fairly evenly between the first two units. The sophomore group was headed by Fritz Corrigan. Harald Moor, and Jeff Coburn; the freshmen by Jim Lindsay and his two wings McCaffrey and Ncwhall. Throughout the season the team was fortunate in having its nets defended by Charlie Mecch. The next conference game was against Brcck and this time the team fought harder to gain a 4-0 victory. In the next game the JV drives were again thwarted by a strong S.P.A. team. S.P.A. took an early lead of 2-0, but in the third period Blake scored two goals but wasn’t able to capitalize on its next chances. Throughout the season the team was occasionally hcljxrd by varsity players Tom Simenson, Mike McCarthy, and Jack Priest. The main thing learned this season was probably teamwork and team-play. The whole team would like to thank Mr. Martin and Mr. Burton for the time and effort they spent working with the team. 121 H|, . . . . ... 4 Manuucr. N. Davton. EIHoti, I iinpc. P. Thomas . EnsiKn, Knoblauch, Lane, Rankin. ■“AJSThSf: ’MsSLfiissEr«Sff Mr u BASEBALL DEFENDS CHAMPIONSHIP 122 Coaches Jack Edic and Frank Horton welcomed back eight returning lettermen at the outset of the season. Captain Harvey Hansen, Nick Morrison, Darrell Elliott, Bill Wilkinson, Dave Plimpton, anti Jim Aust are the returning seniors on this year’s squad. There arc also two juniors, Chuck Lane and )im Rankin, returning from last year's squad. Harvey Hansen, last year's center fielder, was switched to third base because Jim Aust, the regular third baseman, suddenly came down with appendicitis. Nick Morrison and Darrell Elliott arc battling for catcher’s position. Bill Wilkinson, who last year played first base, has been switched to center field. Dave Plimpton has been doing a fine jot) on first base this season. Chuck Lane and Jim Rankin arc alternating between shortstop and pitcher. Completing the starting lineup arc Tom Ensign at second base, Pete Thomas in left field, and Ned Dayton in right. The reserves are pitchers, Ernie Lam[ e and Bob Rudd, and outfielder Lory Knoblauch. The Hilltop|K rs got off to a rather bad start this season. Although they won the first game, they dropped the following three. In the first game with Hopkins, Chuck Lane took credit for the victory as he yielded only four hits anil two runs. The final score was 3-2. Bill Wilkinson, Chuck Lane, and Ned Dayton got singles in this game, and Harvey Hansen banged out a double. In the second game, against a very strong and experienced Edina team, Blake fell to defeat. In this game Bill Wilkinson, Chuck Lane. Harvey Hansen, Ned Dayton, and Tom Ensign all got singles. The main trouble in this game was the weakness on the part of Blake’s defense. The team had a total of eight errors. But the squad seemed to strengthen up a bit in the field after this game with Edina, and very few errors were made in the next game with Minnetonka. The game was losr, however, by a score of 13-4. In this game Pete Thomas hit a single, and Bob Rudd and Dave Plimpton got doubles. The fourth game was played at Chaska’s baseball field, but it was also lost by a score of 16-12. Again as in the Edina game too many errors were made in the field. The Hilltoppcrs did, however, find their batting eve and banged out a total of ten hits. Jim Rankin, Dave Plimpton, Harvey Hansen, Tom Ensign, and Ned Dayton each got one hit in this game. Bill Wilkinson played a fine game as he jxmnded out three hits, and Chuck Lane got two. In opening conference play, Blake defeated Brcck and Concordia while losing to Saint Paul Academy. Captain Harv Hansen and Chuck Lane each hit home runs while leading the team to a 15-4 victory over Brcck. Lane pitched four hit ball and contributed a single and double along with the home run. The team Hashed sound defensive play and collected eleven hits in all. On Monday, April 8, defensive errors led to a 14-8 defeat by Saint Paul Academy. Charley Lane hit his second homer in two games. Despite a five run last inning rally, Blake managed to squeeze by Concordia 9-8. Bill Wilkinson drove a triple into the woods. At this point in conference play, Blake held a 2-1 record with seven games remaining. In the unofficial averages through the Brcck game, Bill Wilkinson, Chuck Lane, and Ted Dayton led in batting with marks of .421, .412, and .333 respectively. Because the players hail had so few apj caranccs at the plate, most of the averages were very high or very-low. The final averages will show a truer indication of batting ability. Remaining Conference Schedule May 7 Minnehaha there May 9 Shattuck there May 12 Brcck there May 16 S.P.A. there May 19 Minnehaha here May 23 Concordia there May 26 Shattuck here Although the team has fine spirit and a great deal cf desire, it docs have a few weak points. First of all, there is a lack of depth and a lack of pitching. So far this season Chuck Lane has been handed almost the whole pitching burden. He has, however, done a fine job. Concerning the depth of the team, there were only thirteen players on the squad with the absence of Jim Aust. The second problem the team faces is that no player is playing the position he played last season. This accounts for the many errors that the team has made, but Coach Edic is confident that with a little experience everything will be straightened out. Although a three and four record looks rather dim, the co-aches arc sure that the team is in for a good season and have a fine chance of defending last year’s conference championship. 123 Stasi� in«., Irii to right; Adams, Crosby C Winslow, Mr. i'ollock—Coach Kskki.isc.: I). Rosenblatt, Stenson. McCarthy. I’ricst. Absent: Captain Jim Ridgway. TENNIS TEAM DEFENDS TITLE AND WIN STREAK Early in the season, the prospects for the varsity tennis team has looked very bright. A winning streak of seventeen matches has been built up over the last three years. Last year's tennis team won the M.I.S.L. championship anti went through the year undefeated. From last year's team there are four returning lettcrmcn. At the beginning of the year, Tim Adams, Dave Crosby, anti Captain Jim Ridgway were selected by Mr. Pollock to compete in the singles. Tim Adams lias been on the varsity for four years; last year he didn’t lose a match and was one of the outstanding players in the league. Dave Crosby also is a four year man and like Tim, went undefeated last year. Dave is regarded as possessing very good form. Captain Jim Ridgway has been a dependable performer since his start in doubles during his freshman year. In the first two matches of the year, Mike McCarthy and Dave Rosenblatt have met still opposition but have played well together. Jack Priest, Sam Stenson. and letterman Clark Wins- low have been alternating on the second doubles team. Jack Kuehn. Steve Lewis, and Harald Moor have played practice matches with other schools in competition providing experience for next year. The team started the season at Edina, winning a close decision 3-2. In the return match Blake won 3-2 again. Aside from league competition the team will face Minnetonka, Washburn. University High, and the Carlcton freshmen. This year there was a junior varsity tennis team which played several teams. Mr. Burton and Mr. W. Fisher coached this team. Varsity coach Mr. Pollock deserves credit for the improvement of several players, csjiccially in the doubles category. With only three seniors graduating and underclassmen gaining experience through the junior varsity team, Mr. Pollock should have a good team next year and in the years to come. 124 GOLF TEAM CHALLENGES CO-CHAMPIONS As in the past, this year’s Golf Team was fortunate enough to use the Minikalula Golf Club for practice anti matches. This privilege was extended to seven Blake boys as well as to the coach. Mr. Glenn. The favored golfers in the annual Flannery Golf tournament were lack Price, Chuck Geer, and Bob Holton. Each was capable of close to par golf. Jerry Manning was not more than two strokes behind, on the average, anil consequently was not to Ik lightly regarded. The outlook for the 1958 varsity golf season was termed, “promising. This was true because of the team’s long experience. The first three positions were held down by Bob Holton, Jack Price, and Captain Chuck Geer. Price anil Geer, both seniors, competed on the varsity level for their fourth year; whereas Bob Holton, a junior, competed for his third year. Jerry Manning, also a senior, received his second letter. Immediately noticeable is the fact that three quarters of the team was graduated this year. For the first time, a solution to this problem was found. Mr. Jack Ossandcr, a new faculty member, escorted several young prospects to the Wayzata Country Club for daily practice. This practice, it is hoped, will provide the nucleus for a strong golf team next year. Mr. Ossandcr has instigated the first active J.V. golf pro gram. In the league, Shattuck, with its tremendous home course advantage, proved to Ik the biggest pre-season stumbling block. As a whole. M.I.S.L. coin|Ktition this year was expected to Ik unusually rugged with both Shattuck and S.P.A. returning significant parts of their co-championship teams. On the other hand. Blake returned its entire third place team! I.i‘ft l fiRht: Jack Price. Bob Holton, Chuck (leer. Jerr Manning, Mr (ilrim—C« acli. 125 TRACK SQUAD SEEKS FOURTH TITLE A great task falls to this year’s track team as Blake attempts to capture its fourth consecutive M.I.S.L. conference track championship. Unlike last year’s team, which had the greatest potential in track history at Blake, this year's team will have to Ik built on work and determination. Because there arc fewer than ten returning lettermen on this year’s team, new boys and younger boys arc being counted on to fill the empty spaces. The first week of practice this year was held on the outdoor track. This allowed much more advanced early workouts than usual in preparation for the State Indoor meet which was held one week after the end of vacation. As of this writing this is the only meet in which Blake has competed. Although the team finished seventh in a field of eleven at the indoor, there were many very satisfying results turned in. Don Morris was high point man, getting a second in the shot put with a toss which was within inches of his best mark all last year. John Sedgwick picked up a third in the 440 with a time of 57.1 seconds. Both of Blake’s two relay teams also scored: the 880 team of Stevens, Connelly, Kempf, and Sedgwick were able to take a fourth while the mile team of Lewman, Connelly, Johnson, and Hen-scl got a fifth. Tom Kempf also qualified in the highs but did not place. In the sixty yard dash Bill Stevens, an eighth grader, showed great promise with a six and seven-tenths clocking in the first heat. He was eliminated in the semi-finals by only one place. In the Standing, left to right: Ceder—manager; Knudson, Morken. Heng, van den llcrit. F.mrich, Sol-tad. J. Wilkinson. Royce. Holtzer-mann, I’. Pflaum. Frykiuan, Fine, Schoell, B. Cote, Mitcliell, Simenson, R. Anderson. I'lass, Mr. Heald—Assi tant C.oach. Knrei.ixg: Mithun, Farnham. A. Anderson, Faegrr, Rizer. Ilanold. Rieke, John Nelson. W. Plimpton, Steve A. Johnson. Van Dusen, J. Coburn. J. Beach. Jim Seed. Sitting: Randolph. Green. B. Hoffman, G. Sedgwick, Troxcll, Kempf — Co-Captain, Mr. Bettel — Coach, Morri — Co-Captain. Lew-man, Lahr. Connelly. Hcnscl. J. Sedgwick. Abskst: Gc )� ner. 126 half mile Pete Hcnscl came in with a hart! finish to show that he could he a mainstay of the team in that event. This year the track team has more meets scheduled than it has ever had before. Besides the Indoor, the St. John's Relays, the Rochester Invitational, and the M.I.S.L. conference meet at Carlton, the team also has seven dual, triangular, or quadrangular meets—a total of eleven in the month and a half track season. As in years past, this year’s track team is still employing the group leader system with great success. Co-capuin Tom Kempf Co-captain Don Morris breaks school shotput record of 45'7J4 Because of the number of boys out for track and the variety of events in which they compete, it would be almost impossible to make sure that each boy get his projHrr workout without this system. This year’s group leaders arc: Don Morris, Tom Kempf, George Sedgwick, Bob Hofiman, John Sedgwick, Harry Randolph, John Gessner, anil Tom Green. Besides administering work schedules, these group leaders arc also valuable in familiarizing the younger boys with each event. This year’s track team at Blake will be the very first to use the whole new track setup which was so well earned by past teams. Besides the 440 yard cinder track and 220 yard straightaway, there arc now a discus area, shot put area, two jx le vault pits, two high jump pits, and two broad jump pits, all centrally located about the grass infield. When all preparations arc completed, this track could well be one of the finest layouts in the state. With this fine layout, with the tremendous spirit that has been shown in the first few days of practice, and with the excellent coaching of Chub Bettcls and John Heald, this year’s team could go far. Co-captains Tom Kempf and Don Morris have been working hard with Chub to try to really make this a fine season. If the hard work of all the members of the team continues throughout the remainder of the year, this season should prove to be most rewarding. 127 1957-58 Alumni Association officers: Robert Brooks. President; Norman Newhall, Vice-president: Edward Callahan, Secretary; William Howard, Treasurer. HISTORY OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION First Officers: Frederick W. fit utell 13, President Herbert G. Clifford 14, Vice President Sam W. Robertson ’14, Secretary-Treasurer The first meeting was held December 29, 1914. The object of The Blake School Alumni Association was declared to be “The good of the school and the perpetuation of our own loyalty and good fellowship. Dues were $1.00 per year. The minutes of the first meeting are interesting in their last two sentences: “Formal business of the association was closed. The speeches then started and everybody had a chance to talk -—a precedent that has become a tradition. 1919 was a year of returning heroes and Blake Alumni over sixty strong met at the Athletic Club. Officers were elected and “speeches were then in order. Mr. Foss, the old sergeant, gave a talk on present conditions at Blake anti spoke of a large woodpile to be sawed by those who needed a little disciplining. The first indication of the coming role of the Blake Alumni was voiced by Mr. Johnson at the Alumni Meeting of 1924. Mr. Johnson closed the sj ccchcs with a stirring appeal to the alumni not to take the assets of the school too much for granted, and |x inted out that the Association was the best publicity agent that the school had; and that the time would surely come when the support of the school, now given by the trustees and friends of the school, would inevitably rest with the Association. 128 In 1925 it was decided to have an alumni scholarship. In 1926 the Treasurer’s report was as follows: Cash on hand $46.24 Outstanding obligations: To Blake School, Scholarship Fund $I0U.(X) To Blake School, mailing supplies 14.6.5 To Harrison and Smith, printing 12.50 127.15 Deficit $80.89 (ircat oaks from little acorns grow. In the twenties anil thirties the Association continued its annual meetings but otherwise seemed to be resting, preparing, jKrhaps, for the tremendous effort of World War II. After that war the Association emerged as a vital and necessary force in the support and development of Blake School. From ‘42 through ’45 the history of the alumni was pretty much contained in “Landscair” with more than 500 stars in the service flag. There were few alumni at home. This | eriod was one of watchful waiting. After World War II Blake School began planning the addition of its science wing anil a completely new Junior School. For the first time Blake Alumni were called ujxm to play the role so accurately forecast for them by Mr. Johnson in 1924. Since that time the history of the Blake Alumni Association has shown an ever increasing acceptance of this resjx nsibility. For several years committees appointed by the Trustees approached the alumni, but in 1948, under the leadership of Arthur Regan, President of the Alumni Association, the first alumni committee was formed to investigate thoroughly the scholarship situ ation which at that time was an annual expense of $3,000.00. Art Regan. Don Dayton, and John Savage with Mr. Clapp set up the framework that changed the Alumni Association from an annual meeting to a vital force in the affairs of Blake. Through the generous contributions of loyal alumni and friends of Blake the funds raised this year now exceed $40,000. In the last ten years we have seen the modernization of the field house, the addition of the Junior Schix� l, the science wing, hockey rinks, football fields and in the near future one of the finest outdoor tracks in the Upper Midwest. Today when the education programs of our country arc under sharp criticism, Blake stands as a tribute to the foresight of its founders and the loyalty and interest of those who have followed “High the ho|K and thought which builded. BOARD OF TRUSTEES In the “B book we find the statement, “On May 5, 1911 Blake School was incorporated through the generosity of a qroup of public spirited men. This group of men (the original founders) became the first Board of Trustees of the school. The Board decides the policies of the school. The members, arc as were the original founders, “public spirited men, who give freely of their time without compensation. l hc Board is sclf-jx:rpciuating, each member being elected for a jxrrioil of five years and subject to re-election. Many arc themselves Blake graduates and fathers of boys now in the school. Mr. Robert L. Brooks Jr. serves on the Board for one year as President of the Blake Alumni Association. The Board meets annually as a corjx ration in No-vrmber and during the year whenever Mr. Cleveland feels that there arc |x licics and other matters of im-|x rtancc to Ik decided. We are most grateful to the trustees for all they have done and arc doing for this school. Past presidents of the Board of Trustees and the terms during which they served arc as follows: Charles Cranston Bovcy 1911-1919 Franklin M. Crosby 1919-1938 G. Barnard Clifford, Jr. _ 1938-1948 Current President of the Board of Trustees is Totton P. Hcffclfingcr (1948 ). President: Totton P. Hcffclfingcr Vice President: Thomas M. Crosby Secretary: Atherton Bean Treasurer: Arthur C. Regan Robert 1.. Brooks Donald C. Dayton John M. Hollcrn Adrian M. Howard Lawrence M. Larson Thomas Ixiwrv Robert L. Nash Edwin W. Ritchie John C. Savage Charles K. Vclic Sheffield West Albert R. Whitman 129 CALL O' PAN HONORS SEVEN ALUMNI Blake has many outstanding graduates—men who have achieved success in almost every field of endeavor. The task of choosing a few to honor in this 50th Anniversary CALL O' PAN has not been easy. The committee that made the selections insists, quite understandably, that its membership remain forever anonymous. In making its selections the committee limited its consideration to actual graduates, Blake’s many fine “cx’cs were not eligible. What the committee sought were men of varying ages, talents and personalities, having in common a degree of success both public and personal. We print with pride their judgments of What Blake Has Meant to Me, anil in each ease we have reprinted some significant quote from their senior write-ups. The student editors seem to have been almost prophetic! These men arc by no means Blake's only outstanding alumni. They arc not necessarily the most outstanding alumni. But they are seven graduates of different ages who have made commendable records in different lines of work. They arc seven citizens who have made significant contributions to the world in which they live. They arc seven sons of whom Blake may well Ik proud. MORRIS ARNOLD “In setisn faithful, and in honor clear. 1932 1958 After graduation from Williams (College and Episcopal Theological School at Cambridge, “Morrie Arnold was ordained to the priesthood on December 22, l‘ 40. He served as chaplain in the war, and then became Rector at Medford, Massachusetts, student chaplain for Tufts College and Rector at Christ Church, Cincinnati which he has served since 1950. During his ministry at Christ Church, it has built (and paid for, he notes with pardonable pride) a new $1,500,000 structure in downtown Cincinnati. Married, and with two children, Morrie says this of Blake: To Blake I owe the sound educational training of the first twelve years of schooling. The foundations were laid most thoroughly for undergraduate and graduate work later. Planted then were the seeds of what I now know to be real education: The understanding of life itself and the meaning of the world we live in. I learned the meaning of hard work and of fair play. I learned the sympathetic and patient interest of firm but kindly masters. I learned, 1 believe, a sense of responsibility. What more than this can any school give? ISO 1935 1958 Lindsay, says the 1935 CALL O' PAN, has established a wonderful reputation as a back-slappcr, handshaker, and puncrackcr.” With these, anil other more substantial attributes, no wonder his success as Alderman from the thirteenth Ward. Leaving the Council in 1954, he was first appointed and then elected a Municipal Judge in Minneapolis, enjoying the full support of a very large percentage of the practicing lawyers. On the bench Lindsay has kept up his vital interest in civic affairs— CLIC,” YMCA, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, to name a few. His son carries on the family tradition now at Blake. Judge Arthur attributes these things to his Blake training: “'Hie joy of thinking, of using what brains I was given, of analyzing anil synthesizing abstract thought and of associating with teachers who were dedicated to teaching and who demanded—and re ccivcd—more mental activity than their students, .ind particularly myself, were willing to give.” 1926 1958 Atherton Bean was a Rhodes Scholar, attending Oxford University as well as Carlcton and Harvard Business School. After war duty with O.P.A. and Military Intelligence, he returned to International Milling Company, becoming its executive vice president in 1944 and President in 1955. Says he: I appreciated Blake much less when 1 was there than I have since I left it. While I was there, I rather resented the fact that the teachers pushed me either in the class room or on the athletic field every minute of the time. Since then, I have learned that that was one of the best things that ever could have happened to me. When I got to college, I found that the things that had been driven into my head stood me in very good stead as compared with the education which those around me had received on their way to college. I felt then, and with the passage of years my opinion has been strengthened, that the kind of private school education that Blake represents is a scry great privilege for anyone to partake of. “In the last fourteen years, 1 have experienced Blake as a parent. I have nothing hut admiration for the excellence of instruction, the kindliness of handling of problems, and the stubborn holding to high standards of accomplishment which arc the Blake of today. 1918 RICHARD GALE “A soldier, full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard. Dick Gale was Captain of the “Blake Company in 1918. which may partially explain the quotation. He was also listed in his graduating CALL O' PAN as most popular” and best natured. and his was the longest list of extra-curricular activities. It was a minor | olitical miracle in 1940 when Dick Gale, a Republican, was elected to congress from Minnesota’s DFL Third District. Traveler, lecturer, ) olitician, farmer—Dick Gale's friendly and wise counsel has been felt and appreciated in more spots than will ever be known. Says Dick: Of the three schools and colleges which took me in hand, Blake by all odds left the most lasting impression. The character of the teachers, anti the school's high standard, both inside and on the football field have left an indelible impression. “At the time these things are taken for granted and pass unnoticed but as the years go on. the school stands out in remarkable perspective, especially in comparison with other schools. 1958 1952 PETER GILLETTE “Nothing succeeds like success. 1958 Pete Gillette has had only a few years since graduation to make his mark, but true to the predictions noted at Rlake he has had success. At Princeton he won the Marine Corps Association award of honor as the outstanding candidate for a Marine Commission. Now promoted to First Lieutenant he is the Officer in Charge, Atomic, Biological and Chemical Warfare School. 3rd Marine Division. Okinawa. The ’52 CALL O' PAN noted that he had won the complete respect of his classmates. We arc sure that the 3rd Marine Division would now share this rcs| ect. Above all. says Pete, Blake will always mean to me the instilling of discipline both in the Edwardian sense of respect of your elders (the masters) anti in the greater sense of the mind. The mental gymnastics required by Mr. Foss anti Mr. Hotlgkinson. the analysis demanded in history and English classes, all opened up for new new vistas of curiosity, and taught me that constant mental discipline would l c rcquiretl to satisfy that curiosity. These disciples of mind and of respect will remain with me always. ALLAN HILL “Of science and logic he chatters as tine and as fast as he can. The 1933 CALL O’ PAN notes that “Al was “one of a few serious-minded members of a rather hairbrained and hilarious class,” and further that he “has delivered learned dissertations on bacteria and germs until half the school believes itself tubercular. No surprise, then, that Al became a doctor, socializing and now teaching in (icdiatrics. No surprise, certainly, that his success has, since 1950, made him head of Pediatrics Department at the University of Oregon Medical School. Al's words about Blake, 25 years after graduation are well worth pondering: “There arc three debts which I owe to Blake, debts directly uiqKiyahlc. These are a love of knowledge, an insatiable and far-ranging curiosity, and an appreciation of scholarship. Somewhere in my twelve years at Blake these three pleasures were made known to me. and thus for me, Blake exists not as architecture but as teachers of boys, teachers who imparted an invaluable quality to their instruction. There were many of them and I ask forgiveness of those whose image has dimmed after twenty-five years. But I remember still the love of learning radiated by such as Bosanko in French, Cleveland in literature, Glenn in composition, Hodgkinson in science, and Slater in mathematics. In their hands their subjects became living things—exciting, fresh. To these and others like them, the dedicated and the inspiring, I owe my search for knowledge and my choice of teaching as a career. STEPHEN WILLIAMS “The role of my life is to make business a pleasure.” “Steve Williams is an archaeologist and anthropologist of considerable note. A Ph. D. since 1954, he is attached to the Peabody Museum as Lecturer on Anthropology and assistant curator of North American Archaeology, and is teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses at Harvard and Radcliffc. As of July 1, 1958, he will become assistant professor of Archaeology and Anthropology at Harvard. His writings on the archaeology of the central and southwestern United States have been widely read in scientific journals. “Somewhere in the Blake IJbrary, writes Steve, there arc a couple of book that did much to stimulate my interest in archaeology. Now that I am teaching mysdf, I realize more than ever the fine quality of instruction that Blake has to offer. I am sure that Paul Bosanko and Bill Strickland would have been astounded and pleased to have seen me pas a French reading exam for the Ph.D. at Yale some six years after my last Blake class. In the twenty years since I first went up the big hill to Mr. Adler's awesome office, 1 have never been associated with a better or more understanding group of scholars whose teaching often went far beyond the mere scope of the subject. I only hope that my own work may someday reach as high a standard. 1944 1958 1933 1958 William W. Waters, class of 1933. is a typical Blake graduate who gave his life in service of our country. BLAKE ALUMNI SERVE IN THREE WARS The 1918 CALL O’PAN pictures “The Blake Company drilling and digging trenches on the athletic fields, and notes that manual of arms drill was with “old Spanish war rifles. Whether it was the Spanish war equipment, or the Armistice, or some more basic reasons, we do not know’, but the Blake Company died in 1919 and there has been no organized military training on the hill since that date. Yet Blake men have served with credit in World Wars 1 and II and in Korea. Blake was small and new in 1917-18, and its alumni were few. Yet the service Hag for the first World War proudly shows 105 stars, including one gold star. By 1940 Blake’s alumni were more numerous, and those who were able turned out 100% to serve their country against Hitler’s Germany, Mussolini’s Italy and Imperial Japan. About a year before the end of World War II an alumni census was taken which Atkinson, Elmer A., X’37 Benton, Philip, X’16 Bull, Webster M., '32 Burton, Gale C., ’37 Cowin, James, X’41 Dwinncll, Craig S., X’49 Flannery, Henry B., 35 Hodgson, Welles G., Jr., X’38 King, John, X’44 Martin, Albert C., '39 Mcalcy, Howard, X’39 showed Blake men serving then as follows: Army, 66 enlisted men and 60 officers; Navy, $4 enlisted men and 125 officers; Air Force, 14 enlisted men and 51 officers; Marines, 8 enlisted men and 13 officers. Blake School, farther even from salt water than from noise and smoke, gave most of her alumni to the Navy— many so-called “90 day wonders. That is 371 Blake men in service in 1944, including some who attended but did not graduate from Blake. The Korean conflict again saw Blake men with the armed forces. Statistics arc hard to come by, and [ crhaps misleading, but the best information available shows that at least 35 Blake men saw active duty in that affair. On her fiftieth anniversary Blake pays proud tribute to her sons who gave their lives in service of their country: Pillsbury, Charles A., X’35 Regan, William IX, X’36 Ross, James A., X’43 Sewell. John W, X’I8 Strong, Lucian S., X'39 Sutherland, James F., X’39 von Kustcr, Paul E., ’37 Waters, William W., ’33 Williams, Dwight C., ’42 Wright, C. Benjamin, '32 134 Mr. Cleveland awards “Johnny” Hartman first honorary diplonu; Mr. Mark HctTdfingcr, on behalf of the alumni swimmers of Blake, presents the John R. Hartman Trophy, awarded annually to the athlete who by his participation and conduct best typifies the ideals of John Hartman, swimming coach, front 1927-1957. JOHN HARTMAN AWARDED FIRST HONORARY DIPLOMA In the picture above, Mr. John R. Hartman is being presented The Blake School's first honorary diploma on behalf of the trustees. This diploma serves as recognition of the fine job ‘‘Johnny ' did as Blake Swimming Coach for thirty-two years. Johnny had been the swimming coach ever since swimming was made a permanent varsity sjx rt in 1925. Johnny retired after the 1956-1957 swimming season but his record today stands as a shining example of the well-coached teams he has produced. During his thirty years of active coaching (two years as trainer) four teams gained Twin City Championships until private schools were made ineligible through rule changes. The 1934 team, captained by Clark Fletcher set a national interscholastic record in a 22-1 season with the only loss sustained to the University of Minnesota Var- sity. As recently as 1948 and 1949 the team was the state A.A.U. Champion anti Twin City Champion. Individual team members, coached by Johnny, have also gone on to national fame in college. In 1930, Edwin Moles, Jr., Blake graduate and junior at Princeton. set a national intercollegiate record in tlic breast stroke event. Three swimmers each became captains of their college teams anti qualified for national inter-scholastic finals. These individual records stand as proof of the fine coaching provided by Mr. Hartman. Mr. Hartman will always Ik known in Blake School as the man who successfully established the sjx rt of swimming and coached teams of fine caliber worthy of Blake athletic tradition. 135 MOTHERS' ASSOCIATION The Blake Mothers' Association endeavors to maintain a spirit of cooperation between faculty, parents and students. Committees are formal to provide chaperones for school parties, hostesses for teas, anil help arrange Form Dinners, at which Form Mothers preside. In recent years, the Association has provided the American Field Service Student with his travel expenses, and has given a half scholarship for a local boy. Again this year, bus service was arranged so that Northrup and Blake students might attend out-of-town football games. Flans are underway to make this an annual project. Form Mothers 1957-1958 Form I —Mrs. J. Edward Quest Form II —Mrs. Maurice McCaffrey Form III—Mrs. Frederic W. Clifford, Jr. Form IV—Mrs. J. D. Holtzermann Form V —Mrs. Norman L. Ncwhall, Jr. Form VI—Mrs. Henry H. Adams Executive Committee 1957-1958 President..........................Mrs. H. T. Morrison Sr. Vice President - - Mrs. William R. Morris, Jr. Jr. Vice President ... Mrs. John B. Faegre, Jr. Secretary..........................Mrs. John D. Tobin Treasurer..........................Mrs. Jack W. Kuchn At the December meeting, we were delightfully entertained by the Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Hilliard. At the Annual meeting in April, we had the great pleasure of hearing two of the Williams themes. We want to thank Mr. Cleveland for his wise counselling, and heartwarming cooperation; Mrs. Ferreira for her efficient handling of all dinners and teas; and each member of the Faculty and Staff, without whom the Association could not function. 1, personally, want to thank the mothers this year for their enthusiastic and gracious acceptance of all projects undertaken. In closing, I want to quote from a note sent to us by Miss Lillian Berglund which accompanied an exquisite Christmas wreath made by her for the school: This wreath is presented as a tribute to the thousands of Blake Mothers who, for the past fifty years, have done so much to make Blake the great school it is. This expresses perfectly the spirit of the Blake Mothers’ Association. —Mary H. Morrison 4clmou lecl £men,t Tliis GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY edition of the CALL O’ PAN has ben produced only through the cooperation and assistance of the following people: Mr. S. Keller Pollock, faculty adviser to Publications, who was always available for assistance on specific questions on copy and layout; Mr. Percy Hopkins of Empire Engraving Company, who produced top notch picture reproductions often on short notice and helped plan the over-all yearbook layout; Mr. Rud Thompson of Lumberman Publishing Company who told us when we could squeeze an extra sentence in and when we couldn’t put a color picture on a certain page; Mrs. Fern Hardin of The Dayton Company, who took the senior portraits; Mr. Ken Bachcllcr of Johnson-Bacheller-Ross, who took all organization pictures; Mr. Rud Mjos of the A. J. Dahl Company, who made our original cover design feasible and bound the entire book; Dr. Clayton Rudd, who provided the chapel window picture and made arrangements for engraving of this picture with Mr. Ed Martin of Litho Plate-makers, Inc.; Dave Larson and Dave Rosenblatt who covered the business and advertising end of the yearbook; Trygve Steen, who always provided pictures no matter what the urgency; Ken Solstad, John Sedgwick, Pete Hcnscl, John Schocll, Ed Druy, and Tom Ensign, who did the majority of the typing and also wrote many articles; The Publications Board and the senior class for their assistance in assigning, writing, and collecting articles; And finally those friends and graduates of Blake who have shown their interest in the GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY of The Blake School through their advertising in this 1958 CALL O' PAN. Steve Lewis, CALL O’ PAN Editor Bob Rudd, Assistant Editor Tom Green, Copy Editor Earl Crabb, Photography Editor Dave Crosby, Business Manager 137 4uto apL. 138 To The Readers of The Call-O-Pan! All advertisements placed on the following pages represent those business firms which have given us their support They handle the best merchandise, give the best service, and are always willing to help you. PATRONIZE THESE FIRMS You Will Not Regret It Congratulations to Blake School on its Golden Anniversary. It contribution to the cultural development and progress of the state of Minnesota during the past SO years adds a glorious page t«� the history of Minnesota's Centennial Celebration. The Empire Engraving Co. is proud of the part it has played in the success of the 1958 CALL O' PAX. and congratulates its editorial staff for its Golden Anniversary edition. The New EMPIRE ENGRAVING COMPANY SEXTON BUILDING • MINNEAPOLIS. 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CONNOLLY VAN AND STORAGE CO. SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Agents for Bekins Van Lines Co. NATIONWIDE MOVING GRIFFEN PHARMACY Phone: Wo. 6-1697 4412 France Ave. So. Minneapolis Congratulations and Best Wishes to The Class of 58 Three Friends Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK Hopkins, Minn. We. 8-6348 DICKEY SHAVER, INC. Dependable Fuel Oil Service Gr. 3-7391 Wayzata Best Wishes From “Your Minnetonka Neighbor MEYER BROS. DAIRY At Your Door— At Your Store WAYZATA GR. 3-7344 Compliments of DANIEL'S STUDIO For Photographs of Distinction 724 Excelsior Ave. Rhone—WE. 4-7S6S Compliments of Ewald Bros. Sanitary Dairy Exclusive Distributors of Golden Guernsey World's Finest Milk OLSEN-PFEIFFER Pharmacy Prescription Specialists TOILETRIES — SUNDRIES STATIONERY — PHOTO FINISHING HOSPITAL SUPPLIES HUNTING and FISHING LICENSES WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS DOWNTOWN OFFICE: 100 Builders Exchange Building Minneapolis 2, Minn. Fe. 2-1441 SOUTHDALE OFFICE: 224 Southdale Center Edina 10, Minn. Wa. 7-8775 Visit Compliments of KELLER BROS., INC. The Complete Camera «t Sport Shop in “Miracle Mile” Shopping Center 5225 Excelsior Blvd. Hopkins Self-Service Laundry 505 East Excelsior WA. 6-1609 Open Evenings We Give Term Discounts We. 8-5833 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF ZciUlui Guwiisuf, Mkop, 9nc. Minnetonka Boat Works Inc. 431 L Lake Street • Wayzata, Minn. WAYZATA, MINN. Compliments of Custom Mode Draperies WA. 2-7662 SHAVER HARDWARE £oui$e 523 E. LAKE STREET DRAPERY AND SLIP-COVER FABRICS, LINING, AND DRAPERY HARDWARE WAYZATA, MINN. Louise Florek Gr. 3-6789 2929 Princeton Ave. � Block North of St. Louis Park Theatre THE REMNANT SHOP MINNETONKA MARKET Dressy Decorator Fabrics—Mill Ends 309 East Lake Street 329 So. Walker Ave. Wayzata, Minn. Wayzata, Minn. Cong ratulations BLAKE GRADUATES KING MIDAS FLOUR MILLS Minneapolis, Minnesota If I could turn around. I'd kill him. Rickc is startled by Morris’ cries of agony. Candidates for Blake Athletic Scholarships show their wares. COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF HERB MILLER COMPANY THE BLAKE DRAMATICS ASSOCIATION CHOWENS CORNER “40 Years of fine dramatics” GR 4-9922 1918 - 1958 COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF O, A . I) The Burdick Grain Company LINEN SHOP 633 East lake St. Wayzata SKEFFINGTON'S - UJ.3L. Compliments 11 So. 8th St. of Fe. 3-6249 MINNEAPOLIS BUSINESS COLLEGE COMPLIMENTS 200 Essex Bldg. OF 54 So. 10th Street Tom Roddy Imports 17121 WAYZATA BLVD. FE. 2-4338 GR 3-5401 E CENT give you 1 hour of television programs electrically 'Bm«o on 3« p r Kwh Electricity is penny cheap from N S P Northern States Power Company Outfitters to Blake Men FOR THIRTY YEARS NICOLAS HAS CATERED TO THE TASTES OF BLAKE MEN. STYLES AND PATTERNS PECULIAR TO IVY LEAGUE CAM-PUSES ARE TO BE FOUND IN OUR SUITING AND FURNISHINGS. V.K INVITE YOUR EARLY INSPECTION AT THE KADISSON HOTEL 55 SO. SEVENTH ST. Compliments of Ridgway Construction Company 8800 Minnetonka Blvd. Tiffany Formal Wear Rental Sales WA. 2-0070 5015 France Ave. So. COURTESY OF WAYTONKA MARKET W. R. Stephens Co. Fine Groeerie and Meats Wayzata, Minnesota Call GR. 3-8871 1301 Harmon Place Minneapolis Compliments of: Pliam Linoleum Company Marsh McLennan INCORPORATED INSURANCE BROKERS Consulting Actuaries Average Adjusters 1515 Northwestern Bank Building. Minneapolis Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Seattle, St. Louis, Vancouver, Duluth, Toronto, Calgary, St. Paid, Portland, Phoenix. Tulsa, Milwaukee, Detroit, Boston, Pittsburgh, Montreal, Iwlianapolis, Buffalo, Washington. Atlanta, New Orleans. Clevelcnul, Havana, London Leslie's BOATS - MOTORS - APPLIANCES Highway 7 t Woodale We. 9-7823 St. Louis Park Compliments of PENNEY'S KNOllWOOD PLAZA Open Every Night Till 9 — EXCEPT SATURDAY — PIPER, JAFFRAY HOPWOOD Corporate and Municipal Securities Established 1895 MEMBERS Now York Stock Exchanges ond other principal Exchanges MINNEAPOLIS BILLINGS GREAT FALLS ST. PAUL ROCHESTER Compliments of HOWELL'S BEN FRANKLIN HOPKINS - MINNEAPOLIS MINNEAPOLIS FLORAL CO. 2420 Hennepin Ave. So. FR. 7-8080 COMPLIMENTS OF Larson's Clothing HOPKINS Hobby Supplies Sporting Goods Layer and Storm 50th and France Walnut 2-5252 Edina, Minnesota C. J. HALLMAN OIL COMPANY Compliments of WAYZATA JEWELERS Imported Gifts 623 East Lake Street Wayzata, Minn. Compliments of WAYZATA PHARMACY (The Old Drug) and The Music Box (Next Door) Everybody Helps You Get the Best of Everything at Dahlberg's low ovtrhood Mr- It ford poctocmonco l« • •Aqt—low bonk ft- row'll dflro with word—bwUt on Moetaql prldo. foqritr. WE 5'21 inlberq BROTHERS .INC. Nolloool Boodod Utod COM row c fnitf. OPIN EVERY DAY AND EVENING Take us lo your leader! Hansen practices signing his name. Underclassman heeds cheerleader’s advice and hurries to go. Chub’s concentration camp. Compliments of Me QUAY, Inc. Manufacturers of • Heating • Airconditioning • Refrigeration Products 1600 BROADWAY N.E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Charles W. Sexton Company OhAmAohcc and fiandi Since 1884 Our experience will assist you in selecting Competent and Dependable Protection • McKNIGHT BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS 1 •Optical prescriptions interpreted with extreme accuracy Benson's id «jt uKolb IN MINNEAPOLIS • Ground and 4th Floors Medical Arts Building • 1610 West Lake Street Other offices conveniently located in Upper Midwest Cities FE. 2-3501 MINNESOTA Compliments of VcrlUaJ and J ce (dream Cdc ream Company TA 3-7211 Keaveny’s Navarre Drug LAKE MINNETONKA NAVARRE, MINN. STATION WAGON CAPITAL OF MINNESOTA FORD RETTINGER MOTORS, INC. Prescriptions • Pharmaceuticals • Biologicals Wayzafa, Minn. Qa fup-lune.H A. aj Washington Machine and Tool 1311 Wayzata Blvd. LI 5-5611 Best Wishes From Congratulations Graduates PEAVEY BUILDING SERVICE 1080 Grain Exchange Bldg. Fe. 3-0177 EVERETTE BAKER COMPANY Wallcoverings Unlimited Paints to Harmonize Movable Shutters 5812 EXCUSIOR BLVD. • MINNEAPOLIS 16, MINN. COMPLIMENTS OF Swendseen Optical Co. Dispensing Opticians F«. 9-3084 91 So. Ninth Street • Minneopoll 2, Minn. Compliments of WACO MANUFACTURING COMPANY Edina and Minnetonka Marv Montgomery Loring Staples, Jr. 3565 Woodale Ave. Minneapolis 16, Minn. Compliments of W. R. Beamish Co. 1612 HARMON PLACE Mullen and Associates, Inc. Advertising • Public Relations Wholesale Distributors for Gibson, Emerson, Apex, American Kitchens ED ARNOLD COMPANY Insurance For Every Fur pose FIRE LIFE AUTOMOBILE 1SS NO. BRYANT MINNEAPOLIS 3, MINN. FE. 2-2446 BONOS CASUALTY ACCIDENT HEALTH ANDROC CHEMICAL COMPANY MALKERSON-OLDSMOBILE INC. 23 N. 9th St. - - Minneapolis 3, Minnesota FORMERLY MALKERSON SALES, INC. A SQUARE DEAL ★ (All WEST 8 7631 USTUS LUMBER CO. HOPKINS ••• � '• d «i wstus • . • twildin. MoMrlali • M.IS.o� k • tvl Oik • UwpleM • . Mo-d-0-. • T.WpK � . WIST 1-7 11 Leigh, Inc. 123 S. 7th Street Minneapolis 2, Minn. FL 8 0691 Make a Date - Meet Your Friends in the REDWOOD ROOM Enjoy Farm Fresh Broastcd Chicken Savory Bar-B-Qucd Ribs with Real Cone Sauce |uicy jumbo Hamburgers on a great Big Toasted Bun I------------------------------------------------1 Charcoal Broiled Steaks A House Specialty! L------------------------------------------------j 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 THE NEW ULTRA MODERN Libbey and Libby Co. Est. 1872 Calhoun Drive-In Home of The Famous “Meal-in-A-Bun Commercial and Residential Choice 3 Decker Beefburgers Remodeling and Maintenance Thick Malts — Shakes 3019 W. Lake St. Minneapolis CABINET WORK CARPENTRY COUNTRY CLUB ICE CREAM PAINTING CEMENT WORK 5036 France Ave. So. 2812 DUPONT AVE SO. TA 7-2887 WA. 2-2670 V E L I E Motor Company OLDSMOBILE V-EIGHTS 1314 W. LAKE ST. • MINNEAPOLIS TELEPHONE TA. 2-2105 Future Blake athletes take rigorous workout. Reading from left to right: Lew man. Mary Silvenon. Sue Chancy, “I’m the Greatest.' WAYZATA MOTORS, INC. Compliments 16506 WAYZATA BLVD. WAYZATA, MINNESOTA of Dodge - Plymouth Dodge Trucks Uavxala Male Hank V Wayzata With the Compliments • of GR. 3-8855 LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC. “The basic issue is no longer the supremacy of nations. It is the supremacy of man for good or for evil, for survival or suicide. —Adlai E. Stevenson “This is the supreme obligation of all men in all nations: the extension of the area of peace with law and justice and freedom.” —Lester B. Pearson “The peace 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.” —Dwight I). Eisenhower —Stanley K. Platt, Invest limit Adviser— Compliments of A diversified, managed Mutual Fund, organized in Canada, with investments in over 75 Canadian corporations, seeking possible long term growth of capital through: •.. In r lnirnl� in runipinira expected to participate in the development and expansion of Canadian natural resource , industry and commerce. s Retention and reinvestment of all net earnings. • . !. � tax coat. Deephaven Drug Store Route 4 Wayzata Fnr Prutprctui and detrriptire literaturet WADDELL REED, INC. 30 Wssl � tts HU1 . Kuu. City «. Mu. Principal Underwriters John W. love 300 Metropolitan Building 40 Wall Stnat Raw York 5, N. Y. NAME CTTT “OfTICB FROM COAST TO COAST CONGRATULATIONS TO BLAKE for completion OF FIFTY YEARS of solid achievement in developing individual character, promoting excellence in scholarship and training fortunate young men in good citizenship. Submitted by a group of appreciative Blake alumni, fathers and friends. THE BLAKE SCHOOL Country Day School - Hopkins, Minnesota Grades 3-12. Serving Students of Minneapolis and Surrounding Suburbs 1908 - 1958 _A muuerAaru I