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

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1960 volume:

miNNcApOUS pueLic udoaov The Call O' Pan Board and The Senior Class Present The Call O' Pan for I960 1 Board of Trustees Totton P. Heffelfinger, President Thomas M. Crosby, Vice President Atherton Bean, Secretary Arthur C. Regan, Treasurer Frederick H. Chute Bruce B. Dayton John M. Hollern Adrian M. Howard Janies Ford Bell •Charles C. Bovcy •Elbert L. Carpenter •Frederick W. Clifford •George B. Clifford Lawrence M. Larson Thomas Lowry Robert L. Nash Edwin W. Ritchie Founders •Charles M. Case •Franklin M. Crosby John Crosby •William H. Dunwoody •Edward C. Gale John C. Savage Sheffield West Albert R. Whitman Warren B. Woodrich •Clive T. Jaffray •Charles S. Pillsbury •David D. Tenney •Charles D. Vclie •Frederick B. Wells 2 I)c catcii ? Stew Pinkerton...................Editor Dave Rosenblatt .... Copy Editor Fritz Corrigan . . . Assistant Editor Dave Larson . . . Business Manager Jack Kuehn . Assistant Business Manager Kent van den Berg . Photography Editor Mr. S. K. Pollock . . . Faculty Adviser 3 Dedication This year (he school and the Call O’Pan arc honoring Clcvc who has given forty years of his life to the school. We, of course, honor him because of that lifetime of love and dedication, but more because of what he has meant to the school. Hundreds of alumni have benefited by his teaching and his wise counsel. All his many associates on the faculty over the years will remember his abilities, his able direction and his fairness, and, I, personally, know that the many parents in the eight years during his tour as Headmaster arc very thankful to have had his most capable assist in putting our boys on the right road of life. It is only fitting, therefore, that all of us, his associates at the school, the undergraduates, the alumni and parents, present and past, honor him in this publication as a scholar, a friend, and a great leader of youth. T. P. Heffelfincer, President The Blake School Board of Trustees Prescott Coyle Cleveland Mr. Cleveland Headmaster Varsity coach, English teacher, Head of the English Department, and Headmaster. Indeed, Prescott Cleveland’s career at Blake has been long and rewarding. The year 1920 saw the beginning of Mr. Cleveland’s life at Blake. At that time he was an assistant instructor in English and assumed the task of coaching the varsity basketball team. In a few years he became the Head of the English Department. The varsity tennis team profited from his coaching abilities for over twenty years. He served as acting Headmaster for a short time in 1946, anti in 1950 he was appointed Assistant Headmaster. Mr. Cleveland moved into the front office in 1952, where he has served for the past eight years, helping to place seniors in the colleges of their choice. 9 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) I S. Keller Pollock, A.B., A.M. - Head of the Middle School, English (Williams, University of Minnesota) 10 John Edie, A.B., A.M............................History (Princeton .Columbia, University of Minnesota) Merwyn Earl Parks, B.S. - - Director of Athletics (Iowa Wesleyan, University of Iowa) Fridolf N. Lundholm, A.B., A M. - Mathematics (Augustana, University of Iowa) Donald W. Butler, A.B. (University of Maine) History 12 Heinz J. Otto, A.B., A.M. ... German, Latin (University of Delaware, University of Indiana) Frederick J. Wigginton, A.B., S.T.D. Speech, Bible History (College of St. Thomas, Scabury Western Seminary, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin) Francis L. Johnson, B.S. - Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, Manual Arts (University of Minnesota) Latin John B. Heald, A.B., A.M. - French (Yale, Middlcbury, University of Grenoble) Russell E. Hilliard, A.B., A.M. - Spanish, Organist, Glee Club (Harvard, University of New Hampshire, Columbia) John C. Burton, A.B., L.L.B - - English, History (Harvard, University of Minnesota) 14 Frank S. Horton, B.S., A.M. - - Mathematics (State Teachers’ College, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin) William C. Miller, B.S. - - - General Science (University of Delaware, Springfield College) Wilbur S. Howarth, A.B. - - English, Dramatics (Macalcstcr) William E. Fisher, Jr., A.B. - English, History, Speech (Millikin University, Long Beach State College) Ronald E. Replocle, A.B., A.M. - Latin (University of Minnesota) Don Mezzenga, B.S. - - Biology, General Science (St. Thomas College) Harold S. Won son, A.B. ... Mathematics (Dartmouth) C. Douglas Holcombe, A.B. (University of Minnesota) Latin, Speech •Gale A. Giles, A.B. - - - Spanish, English (Kenyon) •RcMRnc J, December, 1959 Donald M. McCaull, A.B., A.M. - Spanish, English (Harvard) Carole Betker - - Typing, Assistant Secretary (Minnesota School of Business) Nancy Lane (Pine Manor) Secretary of the Junior School Rowland H. Bettels, A.B. Director of Junior School Athletics, Social Science (University of Minnesota) Jean Lorraine Dewey, B.M. - Music (MacPhail College of Music) All Junior School teachers arc pictured in the Junior School section with their respective classes. Seated: Mathias Mayer, Beulah Swanlund. Helfrid Johnson, F.tl� el Lueck, Hedvig Hansen. Seated, on ends of table : James Lange, Emil Pctnrick. Standing: Louis Japs, Ina Asplund, Nan Olson, Emma Enlund, Emil Bren. Dining Hall and Kitchen Staff Joan H. Ferreria (Mrs Manuel J.) Ethel Lueck (Mrs. Fred J.) Hedvig Hansen (Mrs. Andrew) -Helfrid Johnson (Mrs. John F.) Beulah Swanlund (Mrs. Gilbert) Emma Enlund (Mrs. Emil) - - Ina Asplund (Mrs. Fred C.) ..................... Dietician ....................Head Cook - - - - Assistant Cook Dining Hall Supervisor Assistant Dining Hall Supervisor - - - - Pantry Assistant - - - - Pantry Assistant Grounds and Buildings Staff Francis L. Johnson..................................................Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings Mathias C. Meyer.....................................................................Supervisor of Grounds Emil F. Bren..........................................................................Junior Blake Custodian Louis G. Japs............................................................................................Chief Engineer James J. Lance............................................................................Assistant Engineer Emil A. Pemrick................................................................Assistant Supervisor of Grounds Nan Olson (Mrs. Thure).............................................................Senior Blake Housekeeper Senict The Class of 1960 • • • The Class of 1960 cannot boast of any great scholastic or athletic achievements. It can, however, be considered advanced in the art of spending, not wasting, spare time. Therefore, it is best to look at the class in its best field of endeavor. The members have followed definite routines throughout the year which arc viewed in the following paragraphs with some sense of levity. The convenient place to start our tour in quest of the Senior Class is in the Senior Room. There we find Jim “Snake Hcng standing between his radio squipment and Wally Plimpton, whose muscular contortions may extend to “Snake’s hi-fi. Oblivious to this is Stew Pinkerton, who is frantically directing photographers Kent van den Berg and Dave-baby” Bowen in their search for Call O’Pan lens shots. Rosie can be heard shouting directions to seniors —they shouldn’t pose for the photogs, he says —as he tucks in his shirt. Mork ami Holtz arc crouched by the coat rack, where Andy is asleep, trying to arouse some enthusiasm for the com- ing week-end’s festivities. Organizer Sam Stenson tells Charlie Dcavcr that he will be invited too. The future brothers-in-law Harry Randolph and Remy Mithun arc trying to invent a new senior game, since the noisy wall-ball has been outlawed by the fun-hating next door neighbors and by those across the street (hall). As we open the Senior Room door, we sec Al Burns running by on his way to show the coach his new balloon-ball pitch. In the trophy room Promoter Dave Skramstad has lined up the weekly fight between “Spider” Bob Rizcr and Jim Agncw. Manager Bob Melamed watches in terror to sec that none of “his swimmers arc hurt. At the Senior Table Jack Priest, absorbed in Greek history, is paying no attention to Jim Nelson. Jim is trying to line up Jack with a date for next year at Princeton, but Jack remains enchanted by the Greek. Larry Connolly interjects that Jim should solve his current problems before worrying about next year. Charlie Back Row, left to right: Luther, Hawkinson, Deaver, Moor, Anderson, McLeod, Rizer, Agncw, Larson. Heng, Mitchell, Hanold, Priest, Pinkerton. Second Row: Stenson. Mathieson, Druy, Morken, Hazen, Burns, Holtzerman. Johnson, Kuchn. Mithun. Platt, Corrigan, Nelson, Connolly. Fust Row: van den Berg, Rosenblatt, Cornell, Plimpton. Fish, Solstad, Donaldson, Beach, Melamed, Crane, Randolph, Skramstad, Simenscn, Mr. Glenn — Adviser. Absent: Bowen. 22 Luther adds that Lar should know because he is generally accepted as being a real ‘“thorny on women. Wayne McLeod is dreaming of Italian girls and eating pizza at the Senior Table when A1 Hazen arrives and puts his hand in it, mistaking the pizza for an old Muzzey. Fritz Bud Corrigan and brother Kjcll Mathieson stride through the Trophy room on skis arguing whose name should be engraved first on the skiing trophy. Senior Room activity. As we walk towards the Library, Doug Platt is vehemently telling Rudy Moor that “the Kenwood Car Pool” can’t possibly fit into Rudy’s Opel. In the library itself, )im Fish is diligently studying from reference books which arc considered contraband goods outside the library. Ed Druy and Lowell Hawk-inson have spent the night filibustering in the Lamb Alcove to block Jack Kuchn and Doug Crane, who are trying to introduce a new concept contrary to Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation. Jack Hanold was originally referee in the debate, but his thoughts soon reverted to “Guys and Dolls, and he began to shoot dice in the corner. Now, as we move toward the Publications Room, we pass Mr. Glenn’s room, where Johnsc is awaiting the start of a class. Steve and Joe Beach have just discovered a new metaphysical idea in the Air Mail Pilot. Bob Donaldson disagrees, and the prospect of a long debate is realized by both sides. Now, in the Publications Room, Dave Larson has just organized a resistance movement comprised of Simey and Mancc Mitchell. Chuck Cornell is absent from the cell meeting because he is installing a new bull-nose on the Red Chev. Simey will be gone shortly too, because the time has come to journey to MacDonald’s for the afternoon hamburger. And overlooking the entire Senior Class is “Big Daddy Ken Solstad, who is looking for cartoon material and, more important, trying to discover whether American youth arc becoming socialistic as a whole. As one can see by the above paragraphs, there arc as many tastes in the class as there arc members. The greatest contribution of which the Class of 1960 can boast is a record of extracurricular activities and outstanding leadership in supporting school functions like dances and athletic contests. Despite the lack of sometimes artificial school spirit campaigns, it has been said that the “school spirit has been greater this year than in many previous years. This can be attributed to the Class of 1960 and especially to its devoted class adviser, Mr. Glenn. The Seniors were very fortunate this year in again securing Mr. Glenn as the class adviser. He has been more than an adviser; he has been a devoted friend to every member of the class. The fact that he has been chosen every year since the sophomore year is ample proof of the high esteem the class holds for him. Over the past three years he has never been too busy to talk to any boy about class activities, grades, or college plans. The Class of 1960 will forever be indebted to Mr. Glenn for his devoted leadership throughout our last three years at Blake. Mr. Glenn, class adviser 23 Senior Class Awards Edward Druy Lowell Haw kin son James Heng -David Larson Charles Luther Wayne McLeod James Nelson Stewart Pinkerton Douglas Platt John Priest Harrison Randolph Robert Rizer David Skramstad - American Field Service Foreign Exchange Student Twin Cities Classical Club Award IV Dayton Trophy III, IV Most Valuable Wrestler Award Wilson Cup I Charles E. Lamb Latin Award 111 Spanish Award V American Field Service Foreign Exchange Student Gopher Boys’ State Representative V Sclovcr-Pcarson Basketball Award French Award V Glenn-Wonson Football Trophy Gopher Boys’ State Representative V Harvard Book Prize V Form IV Declamation Contest Union Medal Dartmouth Alumni Hockey Award Williams Football Trophy Guy Thomas Swimming Trophy Chapel Speaking Prize V Chapel Speaking Prize V Strieker Debating Trophy John Edic Trophy Kenneth Solstad James Carson Agnew III Entered Blake September, 1951 Swimming III, IV, VI; Track VI; B Club III, IV, V, VI; Dramatics VI; Forum Committee VI. “My affection, although sometimes subtly covered, excludes no one.” Young When Jim entered Blake as a fourth grader, the senior class gained a good-natured and contributivc individual. He is always willing to help a fellow senior and is a large contribution to the heated discussions in the senior room. As a matter of fact, when these discussions become quite vehement, he can be seen in the midst of the brawl. He is a largely-built individual and often takes advantage of this asset. One of Jim’s greatest assets is his natural ability in swimming. He is one of the most important members of the swimming team and has lettered in this sport since his freshman year. Besides Jim’s interests in sports, he is also a member of the Forum Committee, which has presented to the school representatives of several stimulating topics. Jim is also very interested in South America, and in order to further this interest, he has taken Spanish and is avidly studying the history of this fascinating continent. During the last three summers, Jim has been a counselor at a camp in Canada, and last summer he also worked at the Aqua Follies. These activities outside of school show Jim’s interest in the vast life of the outdoors. In the future, Jim plans to attend an Eastern college where he hopes to take courses to prepare himself for work in the Federal State Department. Jim is a great fellow and truly a worthy member of the Senior Class, and whether or not Jim ends up in the State Department, the Senior Class wishes him the best of luck. AG, JIM, WHALE r Austin Gilman Anderson Austin Anderson entered Blake in the fourth grade, and since that time he has established himself as one of the best all-round members of the class of 1960. He has built the reputation of a scholar, an athlete, and a humorist. Scholastically Austin, called “Andy by his friends, has ranked in the upper one-fourth of his class, and this year he was a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholastic Program. His classmates can confirm his tremendous ability in physics, a course in which he seems to obtain a perfect score in every test. From this amazing mind stems Andy’s famous wit. At parties he is always the center of amusement with his uncanny knack for imitating anyone from a personal friend to a top recording star. Andy is also a good dancer, and with the help of his six foot two inch frame, he twirls his partner about with blinding speed. In addition to all this wit and humor, Andy has a Entered Blake September, 1951 Football V. VI; Basketball V, VI; Track III, IV, V, VI — co-captain VI; Class officer — vice president III; B Club III, IV, V, VI. “A sense of humor is a sense of proportion.” Gibran more serious side, for he serves as an acolyte at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Andy also takes athletics seriously, and he was elected co-captain of the 1960 track team. In track he showed his athletic prowess, for in his junior year he took two firsts and a second in the conference track meet. Andy should graduate with seven varsity letters. Andy’s outside interests arc varied. Last summer he worked in an iron foundry, and in his spare time he could be found in northern Minnesota at the family cabin skimming over the lake on water skis. He also likes to travel; last spring he went to California, and on week ends he usually heads northward to see a special friend. Andy hopes to go west for college to enter into the field of engineering. The college of his choice will gain an able student, and wherever Andy goes, success will surely follow. 26 ANDY, GYRO Joseph Warren Beach Entered Blake September, 1957 Football VI; Wrestling IV, V, VI; Track IV, V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI. “Love conquers all.” Virgil The class of 1960 gained a valuable member when Joe Beach transferred from Shattuck after his freshman year. Joe’s cheerful and friendly manner has made a very favorable impression on the rest of the class. In moments of extreme tension, such as the prelude to a bio test, Joe’s choice comments served as a mental tranquilizer to his nervous comrades. His exuberant spirit has also been extremely welcome during the demanding workouts in football, wrestling, and track. These workouts leave the participants mentally and physically exhausted, and Joe’s spirit and unique humor were invigorating to the team as a whole. Despite his love for fun, loe does not take school-work or athletic events in a genial vein. His scholastic marks have always held a respectable rank in the class, and his participation on the athletic field has always been to the ultimate. Joe’s outside interests arc numerous and varied. His record collection consists mainly of jazz albums, and this collection increases steadily through Joe's membership in a national record club. “Speed” also has interests on the cultural side. He has delved into the philosophies of the East, and he has become quite interested in the teachings of Buddha and Confucious. Last summer Joe worked as a medical aid at Northwestern Hospital, and this job has further increased his desire to enter the field of medicine. Joe also loves to travel, and he has seen much of the United States; however, he has yet to explore the west coast. It is a well-known fact that Joe has immense popularity with the opposite sex. The girl who speaks unfavorably of Joe is yet to be found, for his charm and consideration arc hard to excel. Joe has applied to colleges ranging from the eastern seaboard to the west coast. We will miss you, Joe, and wish you the best of luck! 27 David Arnold Bowen Entered Blake September, 1955 Swimming V; Wrestling VI; B Club V, VI; Publications V, VI; Forum Committee VI. “A simple life is its own reward.” Santayana Dave Bowen entered Blake in the seventh grade. Since then he has become known as a rather silent, but very industrious member of his class. Although he is rather quiet, he always has a ready smile and a witty remark, which have earned him many friends. He works hard, and he has earned a good scholastic standing in the class. Dave’s favorite subject is history, in which he gets his best grades. In fact Dave likes history so well that he has taken as many history courses as possible in his six years at Blake. He has also read many history books in his spare time, and he is also a member of the Forum Committee. His other school activities are debating, taking pictures for Publications, and serv- ing as waiter. As Dave does not feel that school should end when school is out, he goes to summer school at the University of Minnesota. During the summer he likes to hunt, fish, and go boating. For recreation he likes to bowl, work on his stamp collection, or take pictures. He likes to travel and listen to records also. Dave is active as an Explorer Scout and treasurer of his church youth group. Although he docs not know where he wants to go to college, he feels that he wants to become a lawyer or a businessman. With his friendly disposition and ability to make friends, Dave is sure to be successful in anything he undertakes. DAVE BABY 28 Hubert Alan Burns III Entered Blake September, 1954 Basketball V, VI; Baseball V, VI — captain VI; B Club V, VI; Class officer — president III, secretary-treasurer IV, president V. “Devout yet cheerful, active yet resigned.” Rogers Whether participating in an athletic event, attending a social function, or making one of his well-placed remarks in a senior room discussion, Alan Burns is almost sure to be taking a leading role. His friendliness and enthuiasm have gained for him the respect of many masters as well as popularity with the members of his class. Despite his size A1 has been able to build quite an impressive athletic record. As a player he has contributed most to basketball and baseball, the latter of which he captained this past year. Determination and spirit arc two of his key assets and every one of his coaches realizes that these arc qualities true to the tradition of Blake School. Alan has another ability which shows itself when any group is debating a point. His ability for discussion has earned him the respect of all his classmates, for his contributions arc always well thought out and worthwhile. Still another part of Al’s many-sided character is his sense of humor. This is found mostly in die classroom, where he is particularly adept at catching a master off-guard, setting the class into laughter, and leaving the master bewildered. Alan's interests are by no means limited to school activities. His devotion to certain members of the opposite sex has always been his favorite topic of conversation. During the summer months he usually spends his time vacationing or golfing. A1 is thinking of attending a small liberal arts college, where he will be able to carry out his many interests. No matter which school he eventually chooses, it is certain that he will continue to win many friends and to work toward a successful future. Patrick Lawrence Conno ly III Entered Blake September, 1947 Hockey III, IV, VI; Track III, IV, VI; B Club III, IV, V, VI; Athletic Association officer — vice president V; Dramatics V, VI — business manager VI, stage manager VI; Publications IV, V, VI — Torch feature editor VI; Glee Club II, III, IV, V — vice-president V; Union VI. “It is misery to be too handsome a man.” Planter Larry Connolly is one of the few boys in the senior class this year who has been at Blake since the first grade. Throughout his years here at Blake, Larry has become one of the most respected and well-liked members of the class. He is known for his sincerity and his devotion to the school, and Lar’s unique sense of humor has been a refreshing uplift to his fellow classmates in times of strain. Lar has the reputation in the senior class for being the foremost authority on the fair sex; and it is a well known fact that he is probably the most widely-read senior in the class. But reading is only one of Larry’s many interests. “Vars” has excelled in extra-curricular activities, and through his determination and hard work, he has won the positions of feature editor of the Torch, business manager of the Dramatics Association, and membership in the Union. Larry is an ardent supporter of Blake athletics. Besides being a valuable member of the hockey and track teams, he volunteered to do the very difficult task of arranging transportation for every eighth-grader to attend the football games in the fall. Larry sacrificed many hours on this project, and it is representative of his devotion to Blake. Larry's interests in the business world arc great. In addition to holding business positions at school, he has worked every summer since his first year at Blake at his father’s trucking firm. Last summer he received the honor of becoming a “ten year man. Lar also enjoys a good game of bridge any time of the year, and his interest in water-skiing has rapidly increased over the past few summers. Before entering college next fall, Larry is planning to forego his usual summer activities in order to vacation in Europe with Mr. Otto and a group of Blake boys. Because of Larry’s well-liked personality, diligence, and humor, he will surely be missed at Blake. But his contributions to the school will be remembered for a long time to come. 30 LAR, LARRY, VARS Charles Herbert Cornell, Jr. Entered Blake September, 1957 Wrestling VI — manager; Dramatics VI; B Club VI. “Laugh and grow fat.H English Proverb From the time Chuck Cornell entered Blake as a sophomore, he quickly displayed to the class his friendliness and sense of humor. There have been many times when Chuck has sent a group of weary seniors into gales of laughter with a witty remark concerning a faculty member or fellow student. Scholastically Chuck’s hard work and determination have kept him consistently in the upper half of the class. Also, this year he served capably as wrestling manager, where many times he would go out of his way to do a favor for a member of the team or one of the coaches. He also was a member of the stage crew in Dramatics and an avid supporter of most Blake activities. Outside of school Chucko spends most of his spare time working on his “hot” red Chevy. During the winter months, he is active in the youth group at Plymouth Congregational Church and has been an acolyte there for the past four years. Chuck seems to have an interest in banking, and last summer he furthered this interest by working at a downtown bank. Into whatever field Chuck happens to direct his interests at and after college, it is certain that his cheerfulness and determination will enable him to be successful. CHARLIE 31 fredric Wolff Corrigan Entered Blake September, 1955 Football VI; Hockey V, VI; Track VI; B Club V. VI; Dramatics VI; Glee Club III, IV, V, VI; Waiter V, VI; Publications V, VI — Call O'Pan associate editor VI. I will follow while learning the ways of leadership; then I will lead.” Young If you trial to find Fritz Corrigan in the senior room during his free time, you would search in vain. You would probably find him cither in the library or at the senior table. In both cases you would find him studying. “Bud always attacks his duties with a smile. His smile and friendly attitude have helped make him many friends here at Blake. Fritz’s interests arc not centered exclusively in the scholastic activities. He takes part in the school’s extracurricular activities, such as Dramatics and Glee Club. As an assistant editor of the Call O’ Pan this year. Fritz has shown his ability to organize and plan his work. Bud also likes athletics. When he is graduated from Blake, he will have four varsity letters. During the summer Fritz can be seen most of the time in his sailboat, the “Wrong Way” sailing on Lake Harriet with a member of the opposite sex as crew. In the winter Fritz has one great interest, hockey. During the weekends one can always find Bud skating and practicing his shots. Last summer Fritz attended the hockey school at the Ice Center, and also worked at the Leslie Paper Company in the stock room. When Fritz is graduated from Blake, he intends to go cast to school to study engineering. But whatever he docs, his good spirit and determination should carry him a long way. 32 Douglas Allen Crane Entered Blake September, 1948 Swimming III, IV. V, VI; B Club III, IV, V, VI; Glee Club IV. V. VI; Waiter III, IV, V, VI — headwaiter VI; Union IV, V, VI — treasurer V, secretary VI. “Let all things be done decently, and in order. The Bible Each morning through the noise of the senior room, one can hear Doug Crane’s quiet “Good morning!” Doug has a soothing influence on his classmates, yet he is always ready with a lively addition to keep a discussion interesting. As one of the few boys to spend his entire school life at Blake, Doug can remember when the Lower School was at the foot of the hill; since then he has earned the respect of his classmates and a long term in the Union with his acts of thoughtfulness, both to new boys and to his older acquaintances. Doug contributes to life at school in a variety of ways. His industrious work is reflected in his scholastic work, which has placed him in the top one-tenth of his class, and in his position as a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. He works hard at everything he docs, wasting no time in useless talk. This trait has earned him a reputation for trustworthi- ness, and a job assigned to him is always completed on time. Doug’s school interests arc varied. Athletically he has helped the swimming team for three years, and on the extra-curricular side he serves capably as head waiter during the second lunch. However, his most lasting impression on the rest of Blake is his friendliness, as shown in countless daily acts. Outside of school Doug’s interests are concentrated on one particular female friend. As a result, she is seen at many Blake functions. He also spends a good deal of time each summer in northern Minnesota, especially in the Rainy Lake area around International Falls. Doug’s future plans arc uncertain, but he plans to decide on his final college and career choice after attending a small liberal arts college. With his unfailing kindness absent, it will seem as if a part of Blake were missing. DOUG 33 Charles Bardwell deaver Entered Blake September, 1948 Football V; Basketball V, VI; Baseball V, VI; B Club V, VI; Publications V, VI; Glee Club IV; Waiter V, VI; Dramatics VI. 'Nothing is better than simplicity ’ Walt Whitman In his twelve years at Blake, Charlie Deaver has kept active both in school and community functions. His two main interests arc athletics and girls. In both of these fields he excels. His friendliness and desire to please know no bounds. The eagerness with which he attacks any of his favorite interests is one of his finer attributes. In preparing for his final year of basketball, he spent many long hours practicing his shots in the field house throughout the fall. His bopping, which was rumored to have been picked up from watching the “Dick Clark Show,” is perhaps his favorite outside interest. He can usually be found in his free periods studying in the senior room; and, if some especially ‘’hep” tune should come on the radio, he will gladly give demonstrations of his ability in the bop field. No matter what time of year, Charlie keeps in shape hy playing two or more sports. Not content with let- tering in football, basketball, and baseball, he enjoys swimming, water skiing, tennis, badminton, pool, hockey, and others. Unlike most people, Charlie is unable just to play at a sport; he develops his ability in that particular game until he is one of the best. His favorite sport is basketball. As anybody on the team will tell you, he was one of Blake’s best players on the court this year. His competitiveness will carry him far in any field he chooses to enter. Charlie’s friendliness has made him popular not only in school, but outside school as well. He is president of the youth group at his church, and president of the Wayzata Country Club youth group. Last summer he spent most of his time at the club swimming and acquiring new friends. Charlie’s plans after graduation from Blake arc still uncertain, but one thing is certain: Blake will never seem the same without Charlie Deaver. CHARLIE Robert Estes Donaldson Entered Blake September, 1950 Football V, VI; Hockey V, VI; Baseball V, VI; B Club V, VI; Publications III, VI; Glee Club III, IV; Dramatics VI; Waiter VI. I am that sadly susceptible male; I’m Romeo, Romeo.” Scott When the seniors enter the senior room early in the morning they arc greeted by a bright smiling face. This belongs to Bob Donaldson. Donny” always has a kind word for everyone, and is more than willing to help a friend with his homework problems. This is easy for Bob because ever since he entered Blake in the third grade, he has been on the honor roll consistently. Bob achieves this by hard work, and every week end you will find Bob behind his desk. If he is not there, he will probably be at his latest girl’s house. Besides girls, Bob likes hunting, swimming, and water-skiing. He does all of these activities at his family’s cabin in northern Minnesota. Donny’s love for water-skiing is the most predominate one, however. In the early part of May there were few boats on Lake Minnetonka. One of these few boats was pulling a water skier, and this was Bob. Although he was a bright shade of blue when he returned home, he said he had a great time. In school Bob works particularly hard in physics and senior math. Bob knows that these two subjects will be very helpful in preparing him for college life, because he hopes to go into the field of engineering. Donny has always been one of the top athletes in the class of 1960. He held starting positions on the football, hockey, and baseball teams, which is quite a feat. Bob also waits on table during the first lunch period, and he was an assistant editor of the Call O’ Pan this year. Bob’s great willingness to work, both physically and mentally, will be a great asset to him in college. When Bob graduates, Blake will be losing one of its top students, and we know that he will be a success wherever he goes. 35 DONNY, BOBBY Edward Martin Dray Ed Druy is probably one of the busiest members of this year’s senior class, but he is never too busy to be friendly. Ed is respected by the whole class, and during extra help and the short time after lunch, he can be found joining in the senior room activity. Most of his other free time he spends in the library preparing for his next day’s classes or working on a debate. In spite of his very busy schedule inside and outside of school, Ed has consistently ranked in the top fourth of his class. He looks and acts as if he were ready to handle any situation, except, perhaps, on certain occasions when he is a little starry-eyed coming out of physics. He has been a debator for the past three years, and this year he is on the first team, but debating is only one of Ed’s many school activities. Entrrtd Blake September, 1954 Glee Club III, IV; Waiter VI; Publications IV, V, VI; Debate IV, V, VI; Dramatics VI; Forum Committee V. Friendship cannot live with ceremony, nor without civility. Lord Halifax Outside of school Ed is even busier. For the past three years he has been a member of the Junior Achievement. Last year he was sales manager, and this year he is president. He is also president of his church youth group and vice-president of a four-state regional youth group. Last summer Ed was selected as Blake’s American Field Service representative, and he spent three very educational and enjoyable months in France. Around home Ed is a hi-fi enthusiast, and he also enjoys working with short-wave radio. He has built his own transmitter, but as yet does not have an operator’s license. Ed is one of the few seniors who know what they want to do for a career. Ed intends to attend an eastern college, where he plans to study to be a doctor. He undoubtedly will make a very good one. 36 James Stuart Fish Entered Blake September, 1957 Glee Club IV, V, VI; Dramatics VI. “I shall go quietly all my years.’ the Bible Jim entered Blake in his sophomore year and since then has become a staunch member of the class. He has a warm and friendly personality that makes him well-liked by his class-mates. Although he is quiet and easygoing, he has a fine sense of humor which adds to his personality. In school Jim’s scholastic interest lies in the field of American History. His favorite studying place is the table nearest to the history section in the library. Twice a week he sings in the Glee Club. This year is his third as one of the strong singers in the baritone section. His interests in sports are centered around wrestling and tennis, in which he has participated during his three years at Blake. Another of his favorites in athletics is football. This year he was center on the conference champion JV squad. Outside school most of Jim’s time is occupied by his church and scouting interests. In church he has served as vice-president of his youth group and has been active in many other activities. Through scouting he has won many distinguishing awards and has served on many scouting committees. His hobbies range from stamp collecting to radio electronics. Jim plans to go to college in the Midwest and intends to study business administration in preparation for this type of work. Medicine is another possibility for his career. No matter what field he enters, because of his ability and ease in making friends, he is sure to be successful. 37 John Terrance Hanold ' f John Hanold’s scholastic ability, his interest in Blake School, and his consideration for others have made him one of the most respected members of the senior class. Because of his sincerity and friendliness he has made many good friends here at Blake. In his four years here he has ranked consistently in the upper fraction of the class. A major aspect of John’s scholastic attainment is his ability to convey his many ideas easily and effectively. He is not only a good speaker, but also an exceptional writer. One can usually find John at the senior table during his free periods, doing his homework or just reading for pleasure. Because John never wastes time, he is able to keep his grades very high and at the same time participate in extra-curricular activities such as Waiting, Glee Club, and Debating. As the president of the Second Hand Book Store, John has worked many hours, Entered Blake September, 1956 Track IV, V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Debate III, IV, V — secretary-treasurer V; Waiter IV, V, VI; Second hand book store V, VI — vice president V, president VI; Glee Club IV, V, VI; Union VI. “Gladness of the heart is the life of man.' The Bible including some during the summer. Another of John’s attributes, his determination, has been displayed during his years as a member of the track team. John’s active interest is also very prominent in his activities outside of school. This year he is the president of the youth group at Plymouth Congregational Church. He also uses his strong bass voice to good advantage by singing in the church choir. During the summer John does a great amount of canoeing. Besides the canoe trips he takes from the camp where he works, he goes on trips with his Scout group, in which he has been active for many years. Because he is a boy who works up to his capabilities, he has attained an enviable scholastic record at Blake. Undoubtedly he will be a success when he goes to college, where he plans to study toward a career in chemical engineering. JACK 38 Lowell Bleck Haw kins on Entered Blake September, 1953 — June 1958 Re-entered September, 1959 Wrestling VI; Dramatics VI; Debate III, IV, VI. “The mathematician has reached the highest rung on the ladder of human thought. Ellis When Mr. Cleveland mounts the platform to read the honors for the month, one can be sure that Lowell Hawkinson has earned two more honor cards with first honors. Since entering Blake in the seventh grade, “Hank has never had a grade below the first honors level, and he is the only one in this year’s senior class to have this honor. Although Lowell is one of the more quiet, conservative seniors, he is sometimes seen in the middle of a senior room fracas. Studying, obviously, takes up most of his time. However, he has other interests both at Blake and at home. He is in his second year on the debating team. When the snow melts in the spring, he digs out his golf clubs. Although he wouldn’t be considered a top-notch golfer, he works on his game with the same diligence he applies to his studies. During the winter, he likes to bowl in his spare time. Hawk’s main hobby is tinkering around with things. He often takes apart a vacuum cleaner or the radio in his car. Surprisingly enough these things usually work when he is finished with them. Last year Lowell went to Europe with his family. Because of this trip he missed his junior year at Blake, and the junior class average certainly showed he was missing. While in Europe he took many subjects in school, and received approximately seven credits in one year. He did much sight-seeing while in Europe, and he said he enjoyed the trip very much. He says he likes to travel now, as a result of his trip which gave him the wandering spirit. When he gets out of high school, he wants to take up some field of math, but not common math. He wants to enter the world of theory, as he feels that there is more interest for him in this field. HAWKE YE 39 Alan Hazen III Entered Blake September, 1955 Football VI; Wrestling V, VI; Track VI; B Club V, VI; Glee Club III, IV, V, VI. Men of feu- words are the best men.' Shakespeare Since A1 Hazen entered Blake in the eighth grade, his quiet, agreeable personality has won him many friends. Very seldom can the loud senior room noises be traced to him. “Haze” is enjoyable to be with, for he participates fully in both academic and athletic functions. His quiet determination and hard work are admired by both faculty and students. Al’s quiet industry has paid off in athletics. This year he gained a place as a tackle on the football team, and in the winter and spring he participated in wrestling and track. A1 has been a member of the Glee Club for three years. Outside of school AI enjoys working with models and reading. During the summer he enjoys camping and canoeing in the Quctico-Supcrior area. This summer he hopes to work at a canoe camp in this area. Al has always worked hard in his studies. Of all his classes he prefers physics. When he is not studying or entering into a senior room bull session, he is always willing to help other seniors with their problems. Next year Al hopes to attend an eastern college, eventually heading for a possible career in civil engineering. Because of his hard-working nature and friendly attitude, Al should find college very rewarding. 40 James Victor Heng Entered Blake September, 1957 Football VI; Wrestling IV, V, VI — capuin VI. conference champ — 165 class V; B Club IV, V, VI. “That tower of strength which stood four-square to all the winds that blew. Unknown Without a doubt, Jim Heng is the quietest member of the senior class, and this quietness is greatly respected by the other members of the class. Beneath his quietness is a good sense of humor and an amiable disposition which is proved by the fact that Jim is one of the most popular members of tlie class of ‘60. Jim is also known for his athletic prowess, his technical knowledge of electronics, and his keen interest in used cars. He was elected captain of this year's wrestling team and last year was conference champ in his weight class. “Snake” was a stalwart in the defensive football line as tackle. With his knowledge of electronics, he built the hi-fi system found in this year’s senior room. Used cars take up a lot of Jim's spare time, and he will often walk two miles in the rain without a second thought just to look at used cars. He is a hard worker, both in school and out of school. He works all summer, and works part time during the school year, in order to make enough money to buy one of those used cars. Snake is an undisputed prototype of Teddy Roosevelt’s famous phrase, Speak softly, and carry a big stick, for he lets nothing stand in his way. Though he may be quiet, he has the strength and determination to overcome any obstacle that may obstruct his path. Because of these attributes, it is certain that Jim will never be at a disadvantage in college or later in life. 41 JIM, SNAKE John Daniel Ho tzermann John Holtzcrmann’s presence at school or at any social function is always well-received. He can invariably be recognized by his huge smile and hysterical laughter. John is one of the friendliest members of the senior class and is always ready to furnish a smile of encouragement or to give help to any of the seniors in whatever problem they might have. He is best known for the ready information he has on the girls of Minneapolis. “Holtz” has many interests ranging from sports to cars. He has been on the wrestling team for four years and always manages to have a successful season. Besides participating in sports, John is a very enthusiastic supporter of all Blake athletics. Throughout the football season he could always be seen in the stands lead- ing the cheering. John can always be found at the local social functions with a different date and some new dance step. His big love, though, is his car. After driving his green ’5 1 Ford to school for nearly a year, he suddenly came to school one day in a new '59 Ford which his parents had just bought. This is his pride and joy, and he has spent much time working on it and polishing it. During the summer he can usually be found at Lake Minnetonka pursuing his favorite pastime, water-skiing. He is one of the best water-skiers in the class of '60, and is well-known for his dare-devil antics. John spent part of his summer working in a factory. After graduation he plans to enter the Navy, and after this he plans to get his college diploma. HOLTZ, HODGE 42 Steven Weber Johnson Entered Blake September, 1955 Football VI; Wrestling V, VI; Track V, VI — co-captain VI; B Club V, VI; Glee Club VI. “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” Emerson Just before the chapel bell rings, a silver flash enters the parking lot. Steve Johnson has made another chapel. Steve is a quiet, deliberate person who has gained the admiration and friendship of the entire class. Everyone in the school respects Steve's desire on the athletic field; his ability plus his desire gives “Wild Man” the making of a great athlete. Both in and out of school Steve is quiet. He is not shy, but rather attentive. Steve has many outside activities, but hunting, reading, and working on his car are the most predominate. It is not rare for Steve to leave for a week end of hunting with family or friends. During the summer Steve gained valuable experience as a carpenter’s helper. He is also interested in the guitar, and collects records. Steve’s interest in athletics is extensive. He attends all the Gopher games that he can and watches other events on television. At school Steve participates in football, wrestling, and track, three of the more physically exhausting sports. Although he is tired he never complains, and this attitude serves as an example to his team mates. In wrestling he was runner-up in a tough class, and he holds a conference record in the mile relay. Because of his leadership abilities and attitude, Steve was elected co-captain of the track team. Steve plans to go west for college and prepare for a career in business. Johnsc has been one of the best representatives Blake has had. He is always considerate and helpful, and he will surely give a very good account of himself in the future. 43 Jack Wanvig Kuehn, Jr. There arc many adjectives which may be used to describe Jack Kuehn, such as helpful, willing, efficient, conscientious, and others; and perhaps the best tribute which can be paid to him is to show his interests and the accomplishments which he has. Since the “redhead entered Blake in the fifth grade, he has always been one of the harder-working members of the class of ’60, both in his studies and in extra-curricular activities. This hard work has shown itself in many ways. As a result of his application. Jack has been able to rank very high in his class on many occasions. Jack is not one to voice his opinions loudly, but one who speaks with deliberateness and thoughtfulness. This quality of his has made him one of the most respected members of his class. A great part of Jack’s school time is spent either in the library working on his assignments or in the publications room working for the Torch or Call O’ Pan. Entered Blake September, 1952 Basketball V, VI — manager; B Club V, VI; Publications V, VI — assistant business manager VI; Waiter V, VI; Glee Club IV, V, VI. “There was never a saint with red hair.” Russian Proverb Although he is not known for his athletic prowess, he has served ably as varsity basketball manager for two years. Last year at the winter sports banquet Mr. H. Lundholm put his finger on one of Jack’s finer attributes by saying he was one of the most conscientious, hard-working managers the basketball team has ever had. Because of his contributions to publications, he was appointed assistant business manager. Outside of school Jack is co-chairman of the Mini-kahda Teen Board, and every Saturday morning he works for Muzak Company downtown. He likes to tinker around with cars. Although he admits that he is not a mechanical genius, he says he likes to “fix the family car whenever anything goes wrong.” He is interested in electronics, and has built several radios as proof of his prowess in this field. Jack is not yet sure of the profession he wants to take up in the future. He only knows that he wants to go to a liberal arts college. JACK 44 David Edmund Larson Entered Blake September, 1948 Football VI —manager; Track V, VI — manager; B Club V, VI; Publications III, IV, V, VI — business manager VI. “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.” The Bible One of the more dedicated members of the class of 1960 is Dave Larson. Since “Lars or “Bcri, as he is called popularly by his classmates, entered Blake as a first grader, he has contributed a great deal to the school with his personality, intelligence, and interest in Blake. Extra-curricular activities consume much of Dave’s time both in and out of school. In the fall he served as football manager; in the winter he participated in wrestling, and for the past two springs he has had the thankless job of track manager, a task which Lars concedes is his toughest job. However, Dave’s favorite and most important activity is that of business manager of Publications. Dave spent countless hours at this job soliciting Call O' Pan ads and running a highly successful magazine drive. Because of his fine job, he will be long remembered as one of Publication’s outstanding business managers. Outside school Dave is an acolyte at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Whenever he can find the time, Dave adds to his growing classical music collection and his valuable German stamp collection. With all these activities Lars is still able to stay in the top third of the class scholastically. One of Dave’s chief assets and most respected qualities is his ability in expressing himself. Whether reasoning with the majority or the minority, Lars will always state his candid opinion, and he is never at a loss for words in doing so. Among his fellow seniors he is also renowned for his keen sense of humor and his senior room professional wrestling tactics. Upon graduation Lars is considering going into medicine, but whatever field he enters, Dave is sure to make a significant contribution. LARS, BERI 45 Charles Hamilton Luther, Jr. Entered Blake September, 1954 Hockey IV, V, VI — co-captain VI; Tennis V, VI — captain VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Forum Committee VI; Spanish award V; Dramatics IV, V, VI; Publications V, VI — Torch sports editor VI; Glee Club IV, V, VI; Union V, VI — president VI; Student Council VI. Born with the gift of laughter and a sense that the world is mad. Sabatini One of the most respected and conscientious members of the senior class this year is Charlie Luther. Known for his composure and his shrewd and unusual sense of humor, Charlie has earned the respect and admiration of the entire student body, for this year he was elected to serve on the Student Council. Luke’s leadership qualities carry over to athletics also, for this year he was co-captain of the hockey team and tennis captain. For the past two years Luke has consistently ranked at or near the top of his class. Charlie generally arrives at school well before chapel, and usually uses this time to brush up for his first period French class. However, during the winter months, he had to spend this time thawing out after a harried ride in Lar’s heaterless station wagon. During the school day Charlie spends most of his free time studying in the library, and he is always glad to help some senior with his history. Luke always seems to brighten things up whenever he is around. Whether he is in the senior room or at one of the celebrated Torch meetings, he always seems to come up with a humorous statement at just the right moment. It is not unusual for an entire group to be in howls of laughter after one of Charlie's choice remarks. During the summer months Luke can be found at Lake Minnetonka, sharpening up his tennis game, or water-skiing. Outside of school Charlie is noted for his various occupations. He has been a page boy at the State Legislature; he has worked in a garage, and he worked as a landscaper for a short time last summer. When Charlie enters college next fall, he plans to pursue a liberal arts education. His radiant personality and his determination should make him a success in any career that he wishes to enter. We will all miss Charlie, but we know that his contributions to his college will be great. Best of luck, Luke! 46 Kjell Matbiesen Entered Blake September, 1959 Hockey VI; Track VI; Union VI. Come, compete with me, and your day will be tiring.” Rehtul “Darn hot. This was Kjell Mathiescn's first impression of Minneapolis when he arrived here from Norway last summer during one of Minnesota's renowned heat waves. Naturally Kjell was used to the cool, refreshing weather of his home in Oslo. After two or three weeks he found that there were more differences between Norway and the United States other than just the climate, but because of his friendly attitude, he quickly adjusted to his new home. Probably the greatest difference occurred in language. But because Kjell had had five years of English before coming to America, this was not a very serious problem. At Blake Kjell can be found during most of his free periods stretched out on one of the senior room couches, doing his physics, his favorite subject. Besides being interested in physics, Kjell is also very interested in sports. In Oslo Kjell is the vice-president of Njaard, a sporting club for young adults. He is the leader of the teen-age section — about 850 strong. At Blake he has participated in hockey and track. In his social activities, as well as his athletic and school enterprises, Kjell is a stand-out. Because he is friendly and easy to get along with, he always makes a hit with the girls, another one of his chief interests. In Kjell's own words, Jeg liker freske jenter! Translated it means that he likes girls. When Kjell leaves this summer, he will go on a bus trip to Washington, D.C., after which he will sail back to Norway. On returning home, Kjell plans to finish his education and go on to study nuclear physics. Good luck to one of Norway's best ambassadors. 47 KJELL, NORSE Walter Wayne McLeod Entered Blake January, 1958 Wrestling VI—manager; Dramatics V, Publications IV, V, VI — Torch associate editor VI; Glee Club V, VI; Union V, VI — recording secretary VI; Class officer — secretary-treasurer V. “The very pick of courtesy and circumspection.” Goldsmith Wayne McLeod has been at Blake only since the middle of his sophomore year, but in that relatively short time he has become one of the most respected and staunch members of the class of 1960. Wayne is the ty| c of person who docs an assigned task very thoroughly and to the best of his ability. This has been reflected not only in his very respectable scholastic record but also in his diligence in class projects. Probably Wayne’s biggest contribution to the class came in the junior year when he ably served as the class treasurer. Wayne did a most efficient job handling the difficult task of managing the raising of all the money needed for the 1959 }. S. Because of his diligence in Publications work he was elected an associate editor of the Torch. Because of these fine qualities and his strong personal character Wayne also gained membership in the Union during his junior year. Wayne sacrificed the first half of his senior year at Blake to study in Italy on the American Field Service winter school program. Wayne’s Italian home was in Cremona, a town located in northern Italy. Since his Italian school did not start until October, Wayne had an excellent opportunity for sightseeing. Needless to say, he took advantage of this, seeing many places in historic Italy and learning about the Italian people and culture. During the summer months Wayne enjoys swimming and water-skiing. In his leisure time he likes reading and listening to music. Wayne plans to follow a liberal arts education in college, heading for a possible career in journalism. We know that Wayne will be successful because of his determination and strong character. Best of luck to a fine member of the class of 1960! 48 WAYNE, DUANE Robert Lee Melamed Entered Blake September, 1949 Swimming V, VI — manager; B Club V, VI; Dramatics VI; Glee Club V, VI. ' “I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I didn’t know.” Mark Twain Ever since his entering Blake eleven years ago, Bob Melamed has best been known to his classmates for his optimism and cheerfulness. At school Bob has always maintained a respectable scholastic average. Although he is not an athlete. Bob has lent his athletic inclinations to the swimming team, where he has served as manager for the past two years. Bob has also participated in the Glee Club for two years and Dramatics for one year. Bob’s out of school activities seem to center around cars. Besides owning his own Volkswagen, he is also part owner of a Model T, and he belongs to the “Horseless Carriage” car club. For recreation in the summer Bob enjoys boating, water-skiing, and swimming. However, this past summer Bob found little time for recreation, because of his working at the Coast to Coast warehouse in Hopkins. Bob’s future plans arc somewhat indefinite; he hopes to attend college somewhere in the west, working for a liberal arts degree, and then go on to cither business or law. But whatever Bob docs upon his graduation from Blake, the class of 1960 wishes him the best of luck. 49 BOBBIE, MELONHEAD Mance! Ta cott Mitchell, Jr. Entered Blake September, 1955 Wrestling III; Swimming V; Track V, VI; B Club III, IV, V, VI; Glee Club II, IV, V, VI. “Sober, steadfast, and demure.” Milton Manccl Mitchell is interested in any kind of athletics and is always trying to improve himself both in athletics and in school work. At school his favorite sport is track, in which he has lettered three times as the team polc-vaulter. He has also lettered in wrestling. Although he is too light to play football, he can always be found leading a game of touch during the fall. During the summer he spends his time swimming and water-skiing at the family cabin on Gull Lake, just north of Braincrd. During the fall when he isn’t playing touch, he is pheasant hunting. Each year during the winter he makes several trips north to do some skiing. Outside of school “Mitch is a photography bug and one of the leaders of his church youth group. When he isn’t taking pictures or working in church affairs, he spends his time reading or watching Maverick” and “77 Sunset Strip.’’ Although he is not at the head of his class scholastically, he has an interest in everything and in everybody, and if you should ask him a question, no matter what the subject, he’s almost sure to give you a helpful answer. With this keen interest in the world around him, Mance is almost sure to be an asset to whatever college he attends. 50 MITCH, MANCE Raymond Otis Mi than, Jr. Entrrcd Blake September, 1949 Football V, VI. All-Conference VI; Hockey IV, V, VI; Track IV, V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI. president VI; Athletic Association officer — president VI; Glee Club IV. “Composure at a time when others are aroused is a quality possessed by few.” Young Since entering Blake in the third grade, Rcmy Mithun has become one of the most popular boys of the class. His ever-present smile and friendly greeting have often helped to brighten up a dull day. Rcmy’s respect for the other person’s opinion has in return gained a great respect for him. Ray’s athletic ability has rarely been equalled at Blake. He is not as large as many of the other boys, but his great speed, coordination, and determination have made him the great athlete that he is. His position on the All-Conference football team was greatly deserved. Rcmy is a very enthusiastic skier, both on the snow and on the water. During the winter he often takes time off from his hockey to take a skiing trip to one of the many winter ski resorts. In the summer Ray changes his skiing locale to Lake Minnetonka, where he amazes onlookers with his feats and skill and courage. Remy docs not spend all of his summer on the lake, for last summer he worked as a messenger boy at his father’s advertising firm. As of yet Rcmy has not set his sight on any particular form of occupation. He wants to attend a good liberal arts college so that he will be in a better position to choose his career. In his years at Blake, Ray has acquired the friendship and admiration of everyone that he has been associated with. His sincerity and determination will surely bring him success. A place in all of our hearts will always be reserved for Rcmy Mithun. 51 REMY, MITH Harold Moor is one of the quieter members of the senior class, yet whenever he says anything, it is well-thought out, to the point, and very pertinent. He is originally from Minneapolis, but he has lived all over the world. Before he came to Blake in his sophomore year, he had lived in Toronto, Canada, and had toured Europe. Around school Harold can usually be found in the senior room or in Mr. Heald’s room studying French — his best subject. During his three years at Blake he has ranked consistently in the top half of his class. In athletics his interests lie in hockey and tennis. He has participated in these sports for all of his years at Blake. This year he took an active part in several extra-curricular activities. One of these was dramatics, in which Harald Rudolph Moor Entered Blake September, 1957 Dramatics VI. “Make haste slowly.” Augustus he was part of the stage crew. This year the crew had to work very hard, as there were many big pieces of scenery which had to be made up, and Harold was largely responsible for the painting and assembling of a wall for one of the productions. During the summer Harold likes to swim and water-ski. His family has a cabin in eastern Canada at which they stay during the summer. Here he polishes his slalom technique. He is also a hi-fi fan, and he has even built his own hi-fi set. Unlike most of his classmates, Harold is not going to college here in America next fall. He is planning to go to Switzerland with his family and will continue his education there. Harold should certainly succeed with his amiable personality. 52 RUDY, HOWARD Robert Arnett Morken III Entered Blake September, 1948 Football V, VI, All-Conference VI; Swimming VI; Track V, VI; B Club V, VI; Dramatic VI; Glee Club IV. “All are apt to shrink from those that lean upon them.” Lord Halifax When one hears laughter resounding through the halls of school, it is usually a result of one of Bob Mor-ken’s many antics. There is never a dull moment when “Mork’’ is around, for he inevitably docs or says something unusual. This is true both in school and out of school. Bob’s friendliness and attracting personality have won him many friends in his twelve years at Blake. Bob’s outstanding achievements at Blake have centered around sports, in which he is very active. He was a member of last year's championship football team, and an all-conference tackle on this year’s team. During the winter he participates in swimming, and in the spring he is a shot-putter and discus-thrower on the track team. Bob’s talents will have won him five letters at graduation. Mork’s interests outside of school arc many and varied. These include cars, sports, traveling, and the gentler sex. His greatest interest lies in the field of cars. During his junior year he could always be seen in his customized ’55 blue Ford, and now he has a black ’59 “Chevy. Bob souped up this car by installing multiple carburetors and other speed equipment, but necessity forced him to return it to stock condition. He is also a skillful driver and is proud of his ability to handle cars. Last spring Bob and a few of his friends drove to the west coast, and this year he is planning another trip to the West. During the summer Bob spends a great part of his time in northern Minnesota where he water-skis, swims, and drives his car. He is not quite sure what he wants to do in the future, but whatever he docs and wherever he goes he is sure to be well-received. MORK 53 Janies Walter Nelson Entered Blake September, 1955 Basketball V, VI —captain VI; Baseball V, VI; B Club V, VI; Dramatics V, VI; Publications III, IV, V, l—Torch feature editor V, Torch editor-in-chief VI; Union IV, V, VI — treasurer V, VI; Boy’s State V; Student Council III, IV. V. VI — Head Boy VI. “There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy.” Stevenson Jim Nelson’s over-all sense of responsibility, together with his ability to organize, has placed him at the top of the senior class in nearly all areas. The qualities showed up when he first entered Blake in the eighth grade. Around school he has been neither too quiet nor too loud — simply heard at the right time. The most satisfying experience Jim has had at Blake was winning the election for Head Boy. The extra-curricular responsibilities loaded on Jim have more than used up his free periods during the day, and so he has had to work long hours outside of school to maintain his scholastic standing. Then on several occasions during his senior year, his Publications duties nearly doubled his work. But under all this strain Jim never complained nor let down. Quality was always achieved. Outside school Jim spends his little remaining time doing a little of many things. The large amount of ping-pong he has played has made many opponents think twice before challenging him. A slowly gathered record library of Jim’s contains many selections of slow moot! music by popular artists; this is an outlet for him to relax and think things through. When it comes to girls, Jim has the normal Blake desire to spend as much time with them on the week ends as possible. Then to the jealousy of his classmates, every Monday morning stories circulate as to how much the girls wanted to be with him. Lucky boy! The respect in which Jim has been held is constantly increasing. In all he does, from summer jobs to his experience among hundreds of other outstanding boys at Boys State, he immediately makes friends and gains respect. An interesting note on Jim is that he docs not merely accept traditions; he is always looking for newer, more sensible methods. This has given him an efficiency which he will find even more rewarding in his college life than it was at Blake. 54 JIM, NELS, HB. JAAAMES William Stewart Pinkerton, Jr. Entered Blake September, 1949 General manager V; B Club V, VI; Dance chairman VI; French medal V; Dramatics V, VI; Second hand book store V, VI—secretary V, treasurer VI; Publications IV, V, VI — Cull O’Pan editor-in-chief VI; Glee Club V; Union V, VI; Class officer — president VI. “We cannot be just if we are not kind-hearted.” Vauvenargues Conscientious, capable, and affable are three adjectives that describe Stew Pinkerton well. Undertaking the enormous job of editing the Call 0’ Pan this year, Stew gained respect from both students and faculty for the determination and time he gave to this project. His high scholastic ranking throughout his eleven years at Blake is a good example of his capability. Although occupied with his many activities, Stew always had time to answer completely and warmly any question a fellow student might ask him. This friendliness that excluded no one, coupled with constant, worthy effort in every task he undertook, ranked Stew high in his classmates’ minds, and he was elected president of the senior class. Stew spent most of his free time at school studying, engaging in the business of the Second Hand Book Store, organizing dance committees, and leading class meetings. Outside of school Stew has a wide range of activities. On Sunday mornings he performs the duties of an aco- lyte at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. He is a music lover, and many seniors arc familiar with his outstanding record collection and elaborate stereo system. During the summer Stew works in his father’s office. And, although he found little time to participate in athletics at Blake, he likes to play tennis. He is fond of all sports and he supported Blake games regularly. Although Stew spent many week ends working on the Call O’ Pan, he never missed the monthly Torch meeting. Having no responsibility to the paper, Stew could give no explanation for his regular attendance, except that he loved the confusion, the bull sessions, the wrestling matches, and best of all, the gathering of his friends. Always counted on to partake in any activity, playful or serious, Stew is and will forever be a unifying force among people. Stew excels in languages, and he plans to major in one of the humanities at a liberal arts college. Whether he becomes an executive or a psychologist, his friendliness, willingness to work, and ability will enable Stew to obtain whatever goal he sets for himself in life. 55 STEW, SCHTUU, STEWAAAT Douglas Rugh Platt Entered Blake September, 1951 Football IV, V, VI — co-captain VI; Hockey V, VI; Track V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Athletic Association officer — secretary VI; Dramatics V; Waiter IV, V, VI—heads aiter VI; Glee Club II, II, IV, V. VI; Union V, VI — secretary VI; Class officer — vice president VI. “Sincerity is welcomed by all.” Young When Doug Platt entered Blake in the fifth grade, the school gained an outstanding worker and friend. No one boy in the senior class has quite the drive or desire of Doug. He works hard scholastically, and even harder athletically. An honor which verifies his athletic prowess is Doug’s receiving the Glenn-Wonson football trophy, which is presented annually to the player who develops his abilities to the utmost. There arc very few extra-curricular activities in which Doug has not participated. These activities range from being cocaptain of the football team to being a bass in the Glee Club. In these enterprises his determination still follows through. Outside school Doug spends most of his time on church activities. He is very active in the youth group at Plymouth Congregational Church. Doug plays hockey for Blake, and is known to be one of the roughest players on the team. However, this ruggedness doesn’t stop when he leaves school. Almost every Saturday morning during the winter, one can sec unfortunate players who have tried to penetrate Doug’s defensive zone sprawled all over the Kenwood rink. Doug is still undecided as to which college he wants to attend next year, but he would like a small liberal arts school. Because Doug has added greatly to the activities at Blake, it will very difficult to find anyone able to fill his place when he leaves for college. There is no doubt that with his personality and determination, Doug will find success both in college and in later life. DOUG, DAG 56 Walter Lee Plimpton Entered Blake September, 1952 Football IV, VI; Hockey V; Swimming IV; Wrestling VI; Track V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Dramatics V. VI; Publications V; Glee Club V; Waiter V, VI. “Strength makes easy a necessary quality, that of self-confidence.” Unknown When Walt Plimpton entered Blake in the fifth grade, the class gained a good-natured, humorous, and glib member. There is little doubt that without Walt’s witty remarks and opinions the senior room would have been a lot duller this year. However, Walt docs have a more serious side; this year he seemed to have a natural influence on the senior class, and his opinions were looked upon with respect. Although not a “brain,” Walt worked hard throughout his years at Blake to maintain a respectable scholastic average. Wally’s most significant contribution to Blake came in the field of athletics, especially football. Walt seemed to be the “hard luck man” of the team in the past three years. In his sophomore year he was starting fullback, until he was injured in the middle of the season. This injury kept him out of action in his junior year, but in his senior year he returned to the team anil played excellent football until he was disabled near the end of the season w ith a head injury. In spite of this he was one of the leading ground gainers of the team. Besides football, Wally earned two letters both in track and in hockey. For recreation outside of school Walt likes to swim, ski, polish his DeSoto, and build up his muscular body. Walt has been a jack-of-all-tradcs during the summer. As an example of this, during the past summer he worked as a plumber, painter, ditch digger, and professional mosquito sprayer. Walt’s plans concerning college arc uncertain; however, he plans to attend a liberal arts college. Wherever Walt goes in life, he is sure to be a success with his personable character and determination. 57 WALLY, BOSS John Richard Priest A friendly sincerity is the most outstanding feature of Jack Priest’s personality. This sincerity helps him win the respect of both the young people and adults with whom he becomes acquainted. Jack’s ability to make use of his free time is something for which his fellow seniors envy and admire him. This is probably one of the reasons why Jack’s name is consistently near the top of the lists of scholastic attainment. Upon graduation from Blake, Jack will have earned three letters as a defenseman in hockey and three as a tennis player. A member of the Student Council, associate editor of the Torch, president of the Union, and co-captain of the hockey team are honors which exemplify Jack’s well-rounded abilities. Those who arc close to him realize Jack’s willingness to perform bchind-thc-sccnc tasks for which he doesn’t receive a lot of credit. Jack has worked on numerous Entered Blake September, 1954 Hockey IV, V, VI — co-captain VI; Tennis IV, V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI — vice-president V; Forum Committee I; Dramatics VI; Publications IV, V, VI—Torch associate editor VI; Glee Club IV, V, VI; Union IV, V, VI — vice-president V, president VI; Class officer — secretary-treasurer III, president IV; Boy’s State V; Student Council V, VI. “He who is firm and resolute in will molds the world to himself.” Goethe dance committees; and it was he who carried through the idea of having Blake blazers. Jack has spent much of his time this year being in love. Because of his smooth manner with the fairer sex, Jack’s friends have bestowed upon him the nickname “Gentleman Johnny.” In addition to his excellent taste in girls, Jack is noted for his superior taste in clothes and music. His outside interests range from the family’s homemade hi-fi set, to sports cars, and boating on the St. Croix River. His ability to organize his plans and his willingness to carry a project through to completion have made a favorable impression upon Jack’s associates in school activities. Sincerity in dealing with people, perhaps the most admirable of all characteristics, has gained for him the respect of both the faculty and the students here at Blake. Jack has been outstanding in everything he has done in high school, but his achievements at Blake are only the beginning. 58 Harrison Randolph, Jr. Entered Blake September, 1954 Football IV, V, VI — co-captain VI, All-Conference VI; Wrestling III, IV, V, VI; Track II, III, IV, V; B Club II, III, IV, V, VI — secretary VI; Dramatics V, VI; Glee Club V; Union VI — recording secretary VI; Class officer — secretary-treasurer VI. “Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it away from themselves.” Lippman Harry Randolph is one of those rare fellows whose engaging personality and genuine friendly attitude towards everyone whom he meets have made him more friends than many people can boast of in a lifetime. Because of these fine qualities his classmates elected him secretary-treasurer of the senior class this year. Har is the sportsman of the class of 1960. He has earned more varsity letters than any other boy in the class. This year he was co-captain of the football team. Although Harry missed two games because of injuries, he was elected to the All-Conference team. His winning of the Williams Football trophy climaxed a brilliant three years on the varsity. Away from school, when not studying, he can be seen doing just about anything in the sports world — skating, or devoting his time teaching the neighborhood kids the fundamentals of football, hockey, basketball, or baseball. Harry’s part in the famous Kenwood gang is irre- placeable. He is always willing to play some cards or to join in a friendly game of “house hockey, which always ends, when the living room of one of the gang’s house is in shambles. But not all of Harry’s weekend is spent with the boys; he always manages to find time to be with his favorite girlfriend. During the past two summers Harry has worked with Larry on the trucks. Although he is constantly kidded by the truck drivers, he always manages to be good-natured. In his free time during the summer Harry can be found at Lake Minnetonka amazing his friends with his ability to do tricks on water-skis. To be a hard-working, conscientious student, a gifted and popular leader, and a fine, gracious friend, is something that is desired by everyone. Harry has attained this goal. We all know that Harry will succeed in college as he has at Blake, and we are only sorry that we all won’t be able to spend the next four years with him. HAR, HARRY 59 In the years Bob Rizer has been at Blake, he has won the admiration of the class both by his friendly, good-natured attitude, and by his perseverance in sports. In the senior room his voice can be heard easily above the noise of the radio, and he rarely lets a fight go by without entering it. However, if there is nothing happening at the moment, he sprawls over a chair and studies. On the athletic field Bob has earned the respect of his teammates by his hard work and desire to do well. His election to captain of the swimming team shows Robert Ins keep Rizer III Entered Blake September, 1954 Football VI; Swimming III, IV, V, VI —captain VI; Track IV, V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI. 'Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.” Marquis the respect his teammates have for him. In any sport Bob goes out for, he is one of the hardest workers. Out of school Bob is not too active. He likes to swim, to listen to records, and to tinker with his Ford, which always seems to have a flat tire. He enjoys swimming the most, but last summer he wasn't able to do much because of his job with a florist. Bob has not decided where he will attend college, but wherever he goes, he will do well. Because of his friendliness and determination, we know that Bob will succeed. Best of luck, Bob, from the class of 1960! 60 BOB. SPIDER, TWITCH David Benjamin Rosenblatt II Entered Blake September, 1953 Wrestling IV, V, VI; Tennis IV, V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Forum Committee VI, JS Committee chairman V, Dramatics V, VI — stage manager VI; Publications IV, V, VI — business manager V, Call O’Pan cop y editor VI; Glee Club HI, IV; Union VI. ‘‘Small worries are worst when we are often dispersed by motion like a flock of gnats.” Cooley When Dave Rosenblatt entered Blake in the seventh grade, everyone immediately took notice of Dave’s friendly wit and humor. During the past few years, Rosie's cackle has many times sent his classmates into convulsions of laughter. And his lunch table ad lib comments have cheered up many a book-weary senior. But Dave also has a more serious side of life, considering his great scholastic improvement. Ranking in the top fraction of the senior class this year, Dave has shown what a lot of hard work and determination can do, much to the respect of his fellow seniors. Being a very active supporter of extra-curricular activities at school, “Ding was head of the stage crew for Dramatics, and did an excellent job as the copy editor of the Call O' Pan this year. Last year he was business manager of Publications, and did a very efficient job heading the 1959 J. S. dance committee. Hav- ing an avid athletic interest, Dave has earned six varsity letters, split equally between wrestling and tennis. To continue this inclination towards athletics, Dave plays golf; and through two summers as a counselor at Camp Adventure, Rosie has developed an enjoyment for camping. In his spare time he likes to read about politics and history, which is his favorite subject in school. Dave is a music fan, and he enjoys listening to all types of music. After graduation from Blake, Dave plans to attend an eastern college, concentrating his studying efforts on business administration, a career that he feels will be most rewarding for him. Whether Rosie becomes an executive or not, he will always be a respected member of his community, for his enthusiasm and amiability will carry him a long way, as all the members of the class agree. 61 ROSIE, DING Thomas Ewing Simensen Since he entered Blake in the fifth grade, Tom Simensen has been one of the best liked members of the class. “Pec Wee is a little guy who does big things. Despite the fact that he is not as large as some of the football players of the class, he is very athletically inclined. This is shown by Tom’s being on the varsity hockey team for three years; the last two he was on the first line. Outside of school he continues these athletic interests. Tom played park board hockey for two years, gaining experience which he has contributed to Blake’s fine hockey teams. Nearly every week end he can be found playing touch football in the fall or skating in the winter. Scholastically Tom has always shown that he has what it takes. He has always been one of the better math students in the class; in geometry there was rarely a problem that evaded him. In one of the friendly senior room wrestling matches Tom may be tangling with one of the bigger boys, but he still holds his own. He constantly shows this spirit in everything he docs. Because of this characteristic and because of his good nature we know that he will be a success in college. It will be hard to forget a guy like Tom because he has been a friend to everyone. He will be remembered as a person who could always be depended on. Tom has also been a very strong supporter of athletics here at Blake. We wish him the best of luck in everything he does. 62 SIME, SIMEY, TOMMY David John Skramstad Entered Blake September, 1953 Swimming VI. “A capital swimmer.' O’Brien Since Dave entered Blake in 1954, he has been known as one of the more quiet members of the class of 1960. Rarely docs one find Dave engaged in a senior room argument, but when he docs issue forth his opinions or timely remarks, everyone listens. Although Dave has not ranked high in the class scholastically, he has worked hard for his grades. Dave, unlike so many fellow seniors, docs not waste his time in the senior room, but instead, he can usually be found studying in the library or at the senior table. Even though his studies take up most of his time, this past winter Dave managed to participate in swimming, where, because of his hard work and determination, he improved rapidly. One of Dave’s better qualities is his ability to speak fluently. It was this ability which enabled him to win the Junior Chapel Speaking Award last year. Dave is one of the few seniors who hold part-time jobs during the school year. For two years he has worked at the Red Owl Grocery Store in Excelsior. Last summer he worked at his father’s company doing office work. Outside of school Dave’s interests center around customizing cars. At present, he is the proud owner of a 1954 Ford. Other hobbies of Dave’s include swimming and water-skiing, which he enjoys from his home on Lake Minnetonka. Dave is interested in business administration and will major in this at college. Whatever the future may hold in store for you, Dave, the class of 60 wishes you the best of luck. Kenneth De Forest So stad Entered Blake September, 1952 Football VI; Forum Committee V, VI; Dramatics V, VI; Debate III, IV, V, VI — secretary V, president VI; Publications III, IV, V, VI; Waiter VI; Union V, VI — vice-president V. “Skepticism is the chastity of the intellect.' Santayana Ken Solstad is more than just a member of the senior class, for he is the type of individual who can not resist doing more than his share. Ken’s contributions to his class and to his school represent great ability, wide interests, and deep generosity. He has a combination of qualities that make him an especially valuable member of any organization to which he belongs. Ken’s ability and perseverance as a student have kept him near the top of his class constantly. His scholastic work is all the more commendable considering the wide range of his outside activities. Ken has combined his artistic talent, his imagination, and his genuine sense of humor to produce countless cartoons for the Torch and countless posters proclaiming the wonders of our school dances. Ken also has the ability to express his humor in writing and has made many delightful contributions to the Torch. In a more serious vein Ken has a deep interest in current events, and has developed much skill as a public speaker. These talents combined make Ken an excellent debator, and this year he was elected president of the debate team. Ken devotes much of his week-end time to his church activities; and for many years he was active in scouting, achieving the highest rank in active scouting, that of an Eagle Scout. Despite his many interests Ken has an easy-going, friendly personality which makes him very enjoyable as a person. Ken’s greatest talent is being able to work very hard and still retain his natural cheerfulness. Because of his personality, more than any of his other talents, Ken will be an asscst to whatever college he attends. And for Ken, college will be assuredly only the beginning of a full and rewarding life. 64 DADDY KEN, SWINGER Entered Me September, I9M Football V, VI, All-Conference VI; Tennis IV, V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Publications V; Class officer-vice-president IV, V, “A very merry, dancing, drinking, laughing, quaffing, and unheeding one.” Dryden Sam Stcnson joined fhc daw in the fifth grade, and time at his parents'cabin in northern Minnesota. Here since (hen has been one of the most friendly members. Sam leads a very active socialise, and he has been one Sam can always he found in the center of a senior room of the finest water-skiers in the class, spending much bull session, talking over his latest week-end experi- time on the water. Sam is also an avid duck hunter, cnees with his friends. Although Sam, or Stennie, ” as and he goes hunting as often as he can. During the sea- he is called by his friends, tends to see life on the son he can be seen proudly wearing his duck bat lighter side, he has achieved much in his life here at wherever he goes. Blake. Another of Sam's favorite pastimes is travelling. Last Sam is a gooti football player, and this year he was spring he drove to Los Angeles with some friends, and one of the four boys from Blake chosen to the All-Con- this year he hopes to go west again to took at some fercncc team as a guard. Sam has been on the tennis prospective colleges. team for three years, and he is a valuable contribution Sam plans to major in business or engineering, and to all types of sports, besides being an avid fan of spec■ one can be sure that he will be a success in whatever be tator sports. undertakes in later life because of bis high ability and During the summer “Stennie spends most of his friendly nature. With his departure Blake will lose a good athlete, a scholar, and a friend. 65 STENS, SAM, STENN E Kent Talbot Van Ven Berg Entered Blake September, 1957 Forum Committee VI; Debate IV, V, VI; Publications V, VI — photography editor-in-chief VI; Glee Club IV, V, VI; Union VI. “He reads much; he is a great observer, and he looks through the deeds of men.” Shakespeare Hard-working and intelligent might best describe Kent van den Berg’s character. No one works more diligently than Kent at whatever he sets out to do. Kent prepares his homework so thoroughly that he often spends three or four hours a night on a particular subject. For this effort he has been rewarded with one of the higher averages in the class. Because Kent rarely wastes time one might think that he is rather quiet. Actually, '‘Vandy” is a very interesting conversationalist, having a knowledge of a wide range of subjects. Kent’s thoroughness is carried over into his extracurricular activities as well. He sacrifices a great deal of leisure time developing pictures as photography editor-in-chief of Publications and preparing a tight affirmative case as a first string debator. During spring vacation one can find “Vandy over at the University working toward a varsity letter in track. Chub has said that Kent is one of the hardest workers on the team. Kent’s interests outside of school are varied. He spent his last two summers sailing in competition at the Lake Harriet Yacht Club. He also is an avid reader and an amateur astronomer. His reading is usually on an intellectual level with special regard for the field of philosophy. Kent is looking forward to a liberal arts education eventually aiming toward a possible career in writing. Kent should certainly be a fine addition to any college with his varied background. VANDY 66 Class of 1959 Awards Stephen Altman -Thomas Ensign John Gessner Peter Hcnscl -Frank Kcmcrcr Charles Lane Ulf Martensson Mike McCarthy James Rankin James Ridgway Robert Templeton Chapel Speaking Prize VI John Grafton Burgess Award Hcald-Bcttcls Track Trophy Williams Alumni Essay Contest Amherst Trophy Brawshaw Mintener Baseball Trophy Chapel Speaking Prize VI Yale Trophy Minneapolis Star and Tribune Award Thorpe Cup Princeton Trophy Valedictorian Thomas Wallace Kingman Tennis Trophy Princeton Trophy Valedictorian Spanish Medal VI 67 As the Class Sees Them Best all around Most respected Best athlete - Best manager Most original Most gentlemanly Most scholarly Most likely to succeed Most brilliant Most in love Biggest cave man Handsomest Cutest - Biggest bluffer Biggest woman-hater Biggest non-woman-hater Wittiest Thinks he’s wittiest Laziest -Quietest -Toughest Think he’s toughest -Most friendly -Busiest -Best dressed Talks most, says least Most likely bachelor -Sloppiest -Biggest drag with faculty Nectls drag most Class baby -Best natured Strongest -Biggest sponger Best dancer Favorite with parents Done most for Blake Done Blake for most Worst waiter Smoothest -Thinks he’s smoothest Most likeable Potential headmaster Drives best car Priest Nelson Randolph Larson Solstad Platt van den Berg Crane Hawkinson Mithun Morken Luther Donaldson Connolly Skramstad Deaver - Luther Mitchell Anderson - - Fish Rizer - Agnew - Simensen Pinkerton McLeod Melamed - Hazen - Bowen Druv Stenson Plimpton Burns Heng Moor Johnson Corrigan Nelson Holtzermann Kuchn Beach Donaldson Rosenblatt Mathicsen Cornell 68 Senior Idiosyncracies AGNEW - - ANDERSON -BEACH - - BOWEN - - BURNS - - CONNOLLY -CORNELL -CORRIGAN CRANE - - DEAVER DONALDSON -DRUY - - FISH - - HANOLD -HAWKINSON HAZEN - - HENG - - HOLTZERMANN JOHNSON -KUEHN - - LARSON - - LUTHER - - MATHIESEN McLEOD - - MELAMED MITCHELL -MITHUN -MOOR - - MORKEN NELSON - - PINKERTON -PLATT - - PLIMPTON -PRIEST - - RANDOLPH -RIZER - - ROSENBLATT SIMENSEN -SKRAMSTAD -SOLSTAD STENSON VAN DEN BERG love, bananas, backstroke fun, book-borrowing, no sweat walnut, conversation, build Polaroid, history small talk, friends, baseball trucks, Don Juan Red Sunset, escapades Duluth, skiing quietness, sincerity co-ordination, training organization, confidence France, cigarettes convertible, smile Boys Scouts, yellow sweater - - Europe, brilliance industry, affability - Mr. America, electronics - - clown parties, silence chuckle, red hair managing - - first honors, suavity - willingness, good sport Italy, wardrobe Coast to Coast, flyweight race cars, camping athletics Canada, French glass packs, trips H.B., activities - - - - Call O'Pan team spirit muscles, furniture M.G., leader 130 lbs., letters free-stylc achievements hockey, PeeWee swimming, car cartoons, humor aptitude, parties Forsyte Saga, reference books 69 Uide iclaA mm Back Row: J. Lind ay, Crabb, Emrich, Gilmore, Slcffw. Canton, Bcrgerson, Read. Clifford. Terry Meyer , Sweet, VanDusen, Kcklund. Addshetm. Third Row: Cornelius, P. Covey, Jol n Roger . Weber, Arthur, Jacobs, Frey. Seed. Barbatsis, Tom Meyer . D. Hazen. Goldner, Meech, Ncwhall, Forman, Hoffman. Second Row: Plunder, Richards, Seidl, I.undholm, Roycc, Mr. Van Santvoord — adviser. Lifson, Schmidt. Tobin, Hanson, Wells, P. Pflaum. Front Row: Kittams, Tucker, Cote. Mitchell, Cooney, S. C. Johnson, Mayer. Form Covey, Jack Seed, Sam Cote, and Lindsay Arthur. Many juniors were waiters, and some were members of the Union. The Class of 61 also contributed to every varsity sport. Some of the standouts were Roger Roycc in football, Mike Goldner in hockey, Nick Barbatsis in basketball, anil Dave Kittams and John Hanson in wrestling. These and many others were strong factors in Blake athletics during the year. The class was well represented in the Student Council this year, with lack Seed and Pres Covey as Council members. The class officers were Mike Stcffcs, president; Nick Barbatsis, vice president; and Bob Frey, secretary-treasurer. F.ric Canton was the representative on the Dance Committee. These last two boys should be given special commendation: Bob, for his work on the class concessions and money-making projects; and Eric, for his organizing of the dances, especially the J. S. The whole class wishes to thank the faculty for the knowledge and help they have given us and especially Mr. Van Santvoord, our adviser, whose help and experience guided us throughout the year. — Mikf. Steffes, President Fifth During the past year the interest of the Junior Class, as a whole, was focused on one thing: the making of money for the Junior-Senior prom. The entire class went all out in their support of the many money-making projects. With much enthusiasm and support behind them, these projects enabled us to reach our goal. The new school year brought three new faces into our class; the new boys were Creighton Mitchell, Walt Sweet, and Tom Mayer. These boys quickly made themselves welcome as they adjusted to their new surroundings. The class did fairly well scholastically, ranking second and third regularly. Some of those who ranked high were Bob Cornelius, Barry Forman, Sandy Pfun-dcr, Ralph Reed, Jack Seed, Bob Frey, and Dave Kittams. Besides making money most of the class were interested in extracurricular activities. Many boys sang in the Glee Club, while Barry Forman, Sandy Pfundcr, and John Tobin were among those active in debating. Publications held the interest of Chuck Lundholm, Barry Forman, Dave Kittams, Nick Barbatsis, Pres 72 Back Row : Pavek, Andrus, Whitmore, K. Platt, Fredlund. R Kuehn. Baskin. Edic, Winston. Widdess, D. Lindsay, Wright, Pierson. Webb, Kaplan. Tman Row: K. Donaldson, Malkerson, Norville, Piper. Noll. I). Heng. Norris, Seberhagen, Jim Rogers, McNee, Campbell, S. McLeod, Neville. Second Row: T. Johnson. Richardson. Morine, Ankeny, Stevens, Mr. Holcombe — adviser. T. Anderson. W. Covey, Higgins, Kemerer. Hardenbergh. First Row: Mills. M. Pflaum. J. Whitman. Horwitx, McCaffrey. Sukov, Pickier. fourth form One of the most interesting aspects of beginning school cadi fall is the welcoming of and getting acquainted with the new classmates. This year we were proud to have with us Bainc Mills, Jack Pickier, Al Horowitz, and Jim Rogers. This year the Fourth Form ranked very high scholastically. At the end of the fall term we were in second place. Credit for this high standing goes out to Harry Piper, Todd Johnson, Craig Norville, and John Edic. Not only has our form done well academically, but it has been very active on the athletic fields. John Edic and Ken Platt played Varsity football; Lanny Norris wrestled; John Edic and John Baskin played Varsity basketball; Craig Norville played hockey, and Chalmers Hardenberg was on the varsity swimming team. Spring sports provided more opportunities for Form IV’ boys. Along extra-curricular lines Shcrm Malkerson, Dave McCaffrey, Ted Noll, John Winston, Bill Ankeny, and Burr Fricdland were members of the Glee Club. Nor-villc, Edic, Piper, and Fricdlund worked on the Torch. Bob Webb, Truman Anderson, Don Heng, and Jim Lindsay debated. Several Form IV boys were waiters. In the fall the class elected Bill Stevens, president; Mike Pflaum, vice-president; and Harry Piper, treasurer. Ken Platt represented the Fourth Form in the Student Council. Mr. Holcombe was elected the class adviser. This was indeed an honor because Mr. Holcombe was new this year. His enthusiasm, youth, and interest have made him a favorite with the boys. We are also indebted to all of our masters and coaches for their patience, endurance, and teaching wisdom. 73 — Bill Stevens, President Back Row. left to right: Lindahl, D. Hawkinson. S. Bowen, Oram-Smith. Lowry, Whitten. Reed. Andrew . Nash. Albrecht, Black. Burns, Wilkie, Wood. Moos, A by, Johnson, Behrends. Third Row: Miller, Rider, Hickok, Brooks, Thoma . Baker. Quest, Karalis, Phillippi, Clifford, C. Brooks, Lewin, Klintch. Morrison, ' Harris, Willcox, Berman. Second Rdw: Wright, Dobson. Skramstad, Evarts, Hamilton. Mr. NVonson— Adviser, Bean. Ritchie, Brown. Karatz, Erickson, K. Hawkinson. First Row: Phillips, I.ack, Lawson, Marking, Arnold. Humphrey, Van Dusen, Hanold, Punch, Reid, Fowler. Melamed. Assent: Jimmerson, Sheldon. Third Form In 1959 the class of ’63 lost 5 members, but this loss was more than made up for by the addition of seven new boys in September. Among these newcomers were Bill Black, Fred Humphrey, Jeff Oram-Smith, Ed Phillips, Steve Wright, Doug Hawkinson, anil John Reid. Both Doug Hawkinson and John Reid had attended Blake previously and arc now returning after a year’s absence. I’m sure 1 speak for the entire class when 1 say that we are happy to see them back. Shortly after school began the third form was called upon to choose its class officers. Since we arc in the Upper School now, we were able to choose a student council member as well as the regular class officers. Elected as student council member was John Baker, a very fine representative of the class. Also elected at that time were Steve Bowen, class president; Dick Wood, vice-president; and Bruce Bean, secretary-treasurer. Although in previous years the class has led the school scholastically, it is not ranking so high this year. Among those helping to keep the class average up, however, arc Bob Lowry, Steve Bowen, Dan Harris, and Ed Brown. Many third formers have taken advantage of the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities. Quite a few boys are singing in the glee club, while others are debating, writing for various Blake publications, or waiting. A few even went out for dramatics; in fact, one freshman. Bob Hanold, played a leading role in a play called “The Ransom of Red Chief. The freshman class has been doing very well in athletics this year. The football team ended up with a 2 win, 1 loss, and 2 tie record, despite the loss of its three best players. Jack Morrison, John Brooks, and Mark Burns, to the J.V. squad. The basketball team has been doing much better this year with the addition of Dave Nash, Jeff Oram-Smith, Ed Phillips, and others to the tram. The hockey squad, too, has good material at hand, even though such good players as Jack Morrison, John Brooks, and Eel Brown have been pushed up to the Varsity and J.V. teams. Clark Miller, Dick Wood, and a few other 9th graders are wrestlers. In the spring the third formers arc fairly equally divided between baseball, track, and tennis. The tennis team, especially, expects a profitable season this year and in the near future because of the many prospective players in the freshman class. Among them are Dave Nash, lack Morrison, Bruce Bean, and Wint Ritchie. The freshman class wishes to thank the faculty, the entire staff, and especially Mr. Wonson, our elected adviser, for everything they have done for us and for the help they have given us. We hope that all this time and effort spent on us will inspire us to work hard and to our best always, so that we may end up with something really worthwhile to show for it. — Steve Bowen, President 74 Back Row. left to right: Funk. Bennett. Kelly. Dean , Stephen . Christopherion, De Haven. Ryan, Bertram, Cousin , W. Johnson, von Kuster, Fossccn, Fcltemtcin, Holier. Aslesen, Anderson. Thud Row: Ankeny, H. Brooks, Pollock, West. Mair, Peterson, Ginkel. Vilett, Field, Salisbury, Oglansky. Mark , Gray. Woiuon, Dawes, Swanson, Knoblauch, Schmidt. Schoening. Second Row: Keith, Doerr. Cross, Mahoney, Humphrey. Ingalls. Mr. Wigginton — adviser, El� e, Bergerson, Malkerson, C. Johnson, Rehm, Piper, Reed. Fust Row: Baker, Newhall, Whitman, Harder. Dcvant, Baskerville. Caswell, Kremen, Fisher. Absent: Markle, McCarthy. Second form At the beginning of the year, six new boys were enrolled in Form II. They arc Andy Fcltcnstcin, Tom Cross, Steve Gray, Bill Johnson, Don Salisbury, and Bill Kelley. This year the Second Form has ranged first scholastically in the Senior School several times. Boys who helped us win this honor with exceptionally high averages are Andy Fcltcnstcin, Stan Rehm, Bill Johnson, Phil Marks, Bill Whitman, John Cousins, and Tom von Kuster. The officers of the Class of ’64 arc Si Ryan, presi- dent; Bill Whitman, vice president; and Bob Schocn-ing, secretary-treasurer. Our football team won 1 game and lost 3 this season, and the basketball team won 7 and lost 2. Outstanding athletes of the class arc Pete Markle, Bob Schoening, Robbie Keith, Grcig Stevens, Tom von Kuster, and Si Ryan. The second form wishes to thank the faculty, the upper-classmen, and Mr. Wigginton, our class adviser, for their help. We hope to give to future Second Formers as much time and effort as was given to us. — Si Ryan, President 75 Uunicn School The Junior School Mr. Robert Runk e Director With an “Aloha” Miss Margaret Masters bids farewell to Blake this June and will be welcomed in a like manner when she arrives at Iloani School in Honolulu this August. Miss Masters, one of the fourth grade teachers, was accepted by the Hawaiian school soon after she applied for an opening at the fourth grade level early this year. The school is for boys in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The school is ninety-nine years old, and consists of sixteen buildings. Iloani has a larger enrollment than Blake, but it is a private college preparatory school which is similar to Blake in many ways. During the past year the sixth grade has been exploiting a new frontier in the language department. For approximately twenty minutes a day, beginning at 8:45, Mr. Otto, of the Senior School, instructed the boys in German. The class was conducted in the studied language, followed a German text to extent, but depended more upon exercises and lessons designed by Mr. Otto. The method of Mr. Otto’s course was to teach the boys by letting them make visual associations and use their imaginations to comprehend new words and grammar by past association. By subtle repetition of familiar items in new contexts and constructions, 78 and by the gradual introduction of new items, a steady progression was maintained. With no written work or intense memorization, the boys’ imaginative minds were impressed with a feeling for and considerable knowledge of the German language. The boys themselves expressed great enthusiasm and made the course enjoyable and gratifying for both themselves and Mr. Otto. D. Cornelius and K. Sidenberg were chosen to preside over the Junior School Student Council, as both were elected Head Boy of the Junior School at the end of their sixth grade year. The council members this year were S. Crane, L. Warner, W. Ratner, and D. Dcaver of the seventh grade; J. Dalrymplc, D. Roberts, and D. Hitch of the sixth grade; L. Whitney and M. Hawley of the fifth grade; J. Feidt of the fourth grade; anti P. Ahern of the third grade. The duties of the council this year were extended to blacktop patrol after Carl Hensel. Tom Wheeler. Phil Ahern. Sandy Chase and Hal Stenfield tackle math problem. Bob Doer, Bob Whitelv. Chuck Malkcrson. Wyn Stephens, John Heald, Ted El well, and Bob raegre practice pro-wrestling tactics. dismissal. The patrol was especially active on Fridays and on days of athletic events. The boys on duty were equipped with A.A.A. belts and the standard flags. Two highlights of the year w-erc the fifth grade's trip to Mount Sinai Hospital and the annual sixth grade tour of the East. The Mount Sinai tour on March 9 made a surprising impression on the fifth graders as they reflected their inspection in English papers. The sixth grade made a special point of expanding the individual tours of the principal cities of interest on the itinerary: New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Williamsburg. In athletiics the fifth and sixth graders have been engaged most intensively in intra-mural competition. Outstanding fifth graders in play were Shep Harder, Dan Feidt, Lewis Smiley, Mark Kaplan, Archie Walker, Mac Hawley, John Ahern, and Pete Garske. In sixth grade athletics Pete Hitch, Wcver Weed, Roday West, Morgan Aldrich, Lenny Brackett, Dave Bush, and Ar- mand Evans were among the most accomplished. Dave Edic, Tom Lundholm, and Bob Lidenberg were athletic leaders of the first form. The Junior School charity programs were quite successful this year. The Halloween UNICEF campaign netted $18432. During the Christmas holidays a collection was conducted for CARE, and, of course, in March there was the Junior School Carnival. Possibly the greatest attribute of the Junior School program is the Carnival and Boxing Tournament. On March 16 Miss Dewey’s Carnival yielded $665.40. These proceeds were divided equally among the Foundation for the Mentally Retarded, the Cancer Foundation, Camp Courage, and the Heart Hospital. Concessions consisted of various games of skill, a snack bar operated by the Junior School Mother’s Association, drawings for prizes, and door prizes for the homerooms. Tom Ingalls, Mr. Johnson, Rolf Miles. Bruce Malkerson, and Mr. Miller wait for lunch. 79 The Boxing Tournament The highlight of this year’s carnival was, of course, the Boxing Tournament. Last year's tourney was acclaimed to be the largest elementary school boxing tournament ever held in the United States. This year there was the greatest number of participants yet, and again the occasion received television coverage on KSTP. Of 171 boys who were all given instruction, 136 worked out until the eliminations; 106 boys finally participated. They were divided into pairs, as equally matched as possible, that were to fight with specially padded twelve ounce gloves in bouts of three thirty second rounds. The best fighter of each grade received a trophy; the runners-up were presented with “Golden Gloves ribbons. The contestants were judged by Mr. Close; Mr. Johnson; Ray Chisholm, former University of Minnesota coach, Golden Gloves judge, and sccrc- Driscoll lands rabbit-punch in Driscoll-Hitch contest. Elwell and MacMillan exchange blows. tary of N.C.A.A. Boxing Coaches’ Association; and Mike Mueller, 1960 Golden Gloves Champion. Carl Hcnscl was champion of the third grade; Steve Walker was runner-up. Fourth grade: Chuck Malkcrson, champion; Jay Fcidt, runner-up. Fifth grade: Shcp Harder, champion; Pete Garskc, runner-up. Sixth grade: Pete Robb, champion; Morgic Aldrich, runner-up. The battle between Bob Edic and John Bean was considered the best fight and the closest to judge; however, Bob was awarded the trophy, and John took the ribbon. Coach Chub Bettels was again referee. Chub believes boxing to be a “great builder of individual confidence’’ and feels the prime purpose of the tournament is to teach a boy “to stand alone and give and take.” Chub, with the aid of Mr. Close and Mr. Bethel, was again the organizer, coach, and spirit behind the tournament. 80 Seventh Grade Tor Row: Horns. I.indstrum. M. Anderson, Dunsheath. Warner. Kdntondo. I). Ilanscom. J. Bowen, J. Bean. R. Berman, Daniels, M. Hcffelfingcr. F. Knoblauch, Hunter. S. Keating. Titian Row: Walling, Tim Harris, Rainer, D. Christopher son, C Pilbhury. R. Edic. B. MacIXmald. Lundholm. II. Peterson, M. Dayton, Ossanna. Tarbox, McCann, Gmitro, Bagley. Second Row: Ingham. I). Deaver, Goetz. Mr. Bettels, Mr. Miller, Mrs. II I.undholm, Mr. Burton. Mr. Runkle, Wflensky, Dunkerley, H. Dorrr, J. Randolph First Row: Mahlc, Sidenherg. D. Edie, K. Brown. Cornelius, Rees, S. Dawes. Ringer, Tom Harris. A. Crane, J. Hull. Aksknt: W. Driscoll. I). Rogers, Sixth Grade TmJ R„w°'l� : iV. cCarthy. Me Farla;Hl.Krick� «i. Rf'ch. (ilaelke, Bergerud. Bush. Harding. Winslow, Rich, Evans. Sr.roti ,Co , Aldrich, V. ecd, I. Hcffelfingcr, Roe, R. I'umquist, J. Stinchtiehl. Macgregor, B. Malkcrson. • mom, Row: Roberts, Nor by. Brackett. R West. Mr. lemon. Mr. Cline. T. Hull. R. Levy. Mowry, Jimmcrson. First Row: Andreas. Hunt. Robb, Webber, Otto, Williams, Woodrich. Absp-Nt: Dalrymplc, M. Kronen. 81 Fifth Grade Top Row: Marks, Hawley. P McCarthy, Hammer ), I). Feidt. B. Dayton, Shank. Scroggins, T. Ingalls, P. von Kuster. Third Row: Atkinson, D. Hanscom, LaBounta. G. PilUbury, T. Turmjuist, Witcher, Whitney. Benson. B. Steiner. Second Row: Kaplan, Smiley, Thompson, Haskell, Mr. Rindal. Mr. Bethel. S. Harder, P. Garskc, A. Walker, J. Ahern. First Row: T. Kingman, Chute, T. Connolly. Stewart, Greenfield. Absent: Neils, H. Plant, Van Santvoord. Fourth Grade Top Row: Faegre, MacMillan, Moore, R Kingman. Newell, J. Feidt. Mullen. Klwcll. Heald, B. Peterson, Stephens, Cordingly. Midim.e Row: I- Baskerville, M. Plant, M. Levy. Sheldon. D. Strong, I.. Strong, M. Reed, S. Anderson, R. Weed. Bellows. Front Row: D. Hitch. Hollinbcck. G. Steiner, I. MacDonald, Kollins. Miss Masters. Mrs. Ogren, R. Docrr, C. Malkcrson, Whiteley, P. Driscoll. Arsknt: D. Else, Parton. Third Grade Tor How: T. Keating, Hensel, Prcus, Bull, Ouse, Wheeler. Mloots How: Scarlcs, S. Walker. Sturgis, Constantine. P. Ahern. E. Johnson. FxONT Row: Plank, P. Garske. Mrs. Maxwell, F. Stanchficld. B. Oglansky. 83 OftqcuihatwnA Back Row, left to right: Covey, Luther, Nelson, Platt, Seed. Front Row: Mr. Cleveland, Priest, Baker. Student Council Heads Student Body Head Boy Jim Nelson presided over Blake's 1959-60 Student Council. Senior membcr-at-largc was Jack Priest, and Senior Class Representative was Charlie Luther. Pres Covey was the Junior Class membcr-at-largc, and Jack Seed represented the Junior Class. Ken Platt was Sophomore Class Representative and secretary, and John Baker represented the Freshman Class. The Student Council is very grateful to the dance chairman, Stew Pinkerton, and his committee for the success of the dances this year. Just a few’ of these dances increased the Council treasury above the $100 minimum for sponsoring future dances. From the Homecoming Dance and the sale of Homecoming buttons the Student Council netted over $135; the annual Christmas dance added $53 to the treasury. The Charity Drive was very successful this year also. The student body contributed $599 to Blake’s own United Fund. Two of the most important changes the Council made this year concerned cheerleading. The cheerleaders have had to pay for their entire uniforms, although the shoes, skirt, and sweaters arc prohibitively expensive. For this reason the Council decided to help pay for the uniforms by furnishing the letter sweaters. The Council also changed the method of selecting cheerleaders. A panel of those most qualified to judge the candidates should consist of eight to ten judges, the Council feels, consisting of the B” Club officers, the senior and junior members of the Student Council, and several adults. The judging of the girls in a meeting for only this panel should eliminate the pressuring and horseplay which has accompanied the former open meetings. This year schools in the M.I.S.L. wished to form a student exchange program to learn more about the other schools in the league. The Council was reluctant to join this exchange program because they saw no real benefit in the plan. Mr. Edic and the Curriculum Committee observed that several boys, especially seniors, were overloaded. Thus the Council decided to revise completely Blake’s point system and to add a special clause staling that no boy shall be allowed to be Head Boy, Editor of the Torch (or Call O'Pan), and a football player in the same year. If this situation arose, the boy involved would have to drop one of his activities. When the Accrediting Committee visited the school this winter, the Council represented the student body in answering various questions about the school. These questions ranged from school procedure to advantages and disadvantages of an independent school. 86 Cun7 Laude Elects Eight The Cum Laude Society is a national honorary organization founded in 1906 for the purpose of rewarding boys who have been consistently high scholastically. In 1927 Blake became one of the many preparatory schools that arc members. The society corresponds to the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity in college in that members arc chosen on a basis of scholarship and character. The Class of 1960 elected eight members to the organization. They arc Doug Crane, Ed Druy, John Hanold, Lowell Hawkingson, Jack Kuchn, Charlie Luther, Jack Priest, and Ken Solstad. The annual Cum Laude dinner was held on May 10. The speaker for the evening was Canon Douglas Henderson of Brcck School. Standing: Kuchn, Crane, Hawkimoii. Solstad. Sitting; Priest, Luther, Hanold, Druy. 87 Back Row, left to right: Seed, SoUtad, Covey. Canton, Platt, Priest, Mr. Lundholm, Luther, Crane, Pinkerton, Barhatsis, Nelson, Lundholtn. van den Berg. Front Row: Steffes, Connolly, Mathiesen, Hanold, Rosenblatt, Randolph, Forman, McLeod. Union is forty-five Years Old In the forty-five years of its existence, the Blake Union has become one of Blake’s most respected organizations. The purpose of the Union is to give its members the opportunity to improve their public speaking and to discuss under parliamentary procedure any school matters they desire. Needless to say, membership in the Union is a great honor. The members of the Union convene in the dining hall for dinner at 5:30 on alternate Thursday evenings. The meetings arc held afterwards in the library. Two members arc chosen to speak at each meeting. One boy gives a prepared talk on anything of interest to him, and another gives an extemporaneous talk on a subject given to him immediately after dinner. A guest speaker is usually invited to the Union meetings to speak. These guest speakers may be faculty members although people from outside the school have attended Union meetings. The remainder of the meetings is devoted to discussion of school problems. The Union is not a governing organization; however it can make recommendations to the Student Council or to the faculty concerning school improvements. The officers of the Union for the first half of the year were Jack Priest, President; Pres Covey, Vice President; Doug Platt, Secretary; Jim Nelson, Treasurer; and Wayne McLeod, Recording Secretary. For the latter half of the year Charlie Lutlicr was President; Mike Steffes, Vice President; Doug Crane, Secretary; Chuck Lundholm, Treasurer; and Harry Randolph, Recording Secretary. One of the functions of the Union is to present the Union medal to the winner of the Fourth Form Declamation Contest. Two special Union meetings arc held during the spring. At the first of these the Senior members of the Union read papers they have composed which either criticize or praise some aspect of Blake School. The entire faculty is invited to this meeting. The second traditional meeting is the Fathers and Sons Banquet, held in May. The Union is very grateful to Mr. Harold Lundholm, whose cooperation and interest as the Union’s faculty adviser have been invaluable. Without him, the outcome of any of the Union’s discussions would have no effect, for Mr. Lundholm is the link between the Union and the faculty. 88 Publications Work: Hectic But Enjoyable To an outsider the workings of the Publications Department seem a bit strange. So to clear up any confusion let us look at a typical Saturday when all branches of the Department arc at work. The most logical place to start is a Torch meeting. A typical Torch meeting finds a few eager typists arriving at about 9:00 a.m., rousing the host — in this ease page editor Wayne McLeod — from a sound sleep. Shortly thereafter the rest of the editors straggle in one by one. Sports editor Charlie Luther and page editor Jack Priest arc usually prompt, and editor-in-chief Jim Nelson drags in about ten. After about an hour of preliminary organization (locating food, etc.) the typewriters begin to clack busily away, and already the food supply is beginning to dwindle. At about 11:30 Daddy Ken Solstad bops in the front door with Sound and Fury. He is followed by “Dave Baby Bowen who has another batch of blurred Polaroid prints. Disappointed at “Dave Baby’s picture, sports editor Luke goes in search of Kent van den Berg, who has set up a temporary darkroom in the McLeod garage. It is now after 12:00 and Ncls is beginning to wonder where feature editor Larry Connolly is, when a muffled roar announces the arrival of Lar’s Corvette. I generally like to ’rrivc ’bout three, four hours late,” says Lar, as he plops down on the couch. Now that the entire staff is assembled, things start running more smoothly. And despite mid-afternoon breaks to watch the “Game of the Week the paper is usually well under way by dinner time. Compared to a Torch meeting, a Call O'Pan meeting seems calm, but nevertheless the confusion is still there. These meetings arc usually held at the editor’s house, and this Saturday is no exception. Editor Stew Pinkerton, knee-deep in copy and old bottles of rubber cement, is at w'ork at the paper cutter, fanatically trimming pictures, when he notices that copy editor Dave Rosenblatt has pasted up the last ten pages upside down. Oblivious to these happenings is assistant editor Fritz Corrigan who is in the next room showing slides of his latest skiing expedition to Bob Donaldson and assistant business manager Jack Kuchn. At this point business manager Dave Larson comes in to say that he can’t possibly paste up another ad without his FM background music. “Bud, would you please unplug your projector and put my FM radio back on. Bud concedes, since he has already shown the slides twice. Finding that the supply of rubber cement is gone. Stew suggests that they disband for the day and “hit the Torch meeting at McLeod's. The suggestion meets with approval, so at the end of the day we find the entire Publications Board assembled at McLeod’s, devouring the last bits of food and discussing the prospects of the next week’s athletic events. And so goes a typical Saturday of Publications work. Although viewed in somewhat of a light mood, we believe that it is typical of the somewhat hectic schedule of the Publications Department. We arc again very grateful to our faculty adviser, Mr. S. K. Pollock, whose supervision and suggestions make the Torch and the Call O’Pan possible. Back Row. left to right: Rosenblatt, Donaldson. Corrigan, Arthur. Luther. Priest, Kuchn, Connolly, Cote, van den Be g. Front Row: Larson, Nelson, Mr. Pollock, Pinkerton, McLeod. 89 Standing: van den Bern, Richardson, S. Bowen. Wood, B. Bean. Hickok. D. Melamed, Quest, Lowry. Karalis, Hamilton. D. Lindsay. Gilmore. Druv. L. Hawkinson. Mr. Fisher. Sitting: Mr. Edic, Hoffman. Pfundcr, Scidl, Solstad, Webb. Foreman. Lifson. Ecklund. T. Anderson. D. Hcng. Debaters Hold Record Humber of Contests The number of debates Blake participated in this past year marked a fifty percent increase over last year’s total, a previous record. Altogether, thirty debaters participated in 157 debates. Several first and second teams attended sixteen tournaments and twelve dual meets. This year’s topic read: Resolved, that the federal government should substantially increase its regulation of labor unions. The term “regulation of labor unions” covered a wide range of issues including right-to-work legislation, feather-bedding, automation, work rules, anti-trust legislation, prolonged strikes, compulsory arbitration, and corruption, racial discrimination, and undemocratic practices within labor unions. The debaters on the first and second teams met once a week with Mr. Edie this year in a special class to study the labor topic and to improve their debating technique. Mr. Fisher worked with the freshman debaters. The first team of Kent van den Berg, Barry Foreman, Sandy Pfundcr, and Ken Solstad won sixty-eight debates and lost thirty-five. They won approximately sixty-six percent of the 103 in which they competed. The team traveled extensively to Duluth, to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Worthington, Minnesota, and to several points in between. High points of this year came in placing fifth in the National Forensic League tournament, fourth at Eau Claire and Duluth Central, and third at Benilde. The second two teams consisted of Ron Lifson, Bill Ecklund, Charles Hoffman, Rick Gilmore, Robert Webb, Truman Anderson, Don Hcng, and Dan Lindsay. These debaters won twenty-one debates out of thirty-seven, or fifty-seven percent of the total. In the annual Strieker Cup debate before the school, the affirmative of Ken van den Berg and Barry Forman was awarded the Strieker Cup for a superior performance. Don Hcng was awarded the John Edic Trophy, for being the most improved debater. The freshman debaters gained cxjicricncc in the fundamentals of debating in a scries of intramural debates. S. Bowen, Karalis, Quest, Bean, Hamilton, Wood, Hickok, and D. Melamed participated in this program. Serving as officers for this year’s squad were Ken Solstad, president; Sandy Pfundcr, secretary; and Barry Forman, treasurer. The team wishes to thank Mr. Edic and Mr. Fisher for their time and effort in coaching. 90 Glee Club Has Successful Season This year the Glee Club had a very successful concert season. The boys performed at three concerts anti at Vcsjicrs. In December the Glee Club traveled to Saint Paul Academy to perform in the annual M.I.S.L. Concert. In this program the boys sang Testament of Freedom by Randall Thompson and Now l et Every Tongue Adore Thee by John Sebastian Bach. In the winter term the group sang a variety of songs in preparation for the spring term concert. Included in this group were: The Whiffenpoof Song, the theme song of the Yale Glee Club, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, Everybody’s Got a Home but Me, and Dem Bones, and Rule the Chariot, two Negro spirituals. Although the Glee Club did not elect officers this year, Doug Platt, Mike Goldncr, and Roger Royce acted as librarians. The Glee Club would like to thank Mr. Hilliard, the director, ami Miss Dewey, the accompanist, for their help and patience. Back Row: S. Bowen, Noll, Crabb, Hanold, Corrigan. Pierson, Van Dusen, McLeod. Edie, Winston, Priest, Mitchell, Whitmore, Kuehn, Arthur, Platt. Crane. Second Row: Kaplan, Piper. Kctncrcr, Baker, Xcwhall, Lundholm, Goldncr, Ankeny, Malkerson, Brooks, Melamed, Brown, Covey, Tobin, van den Berg. Seidel. First Row: Bean. Cote, Behrends, Lindahl. Nash. Arnold. McCaffcry, Miller. Pickier, Jimmcrson. Royce. Brooks, Hanson, Fish. Mr. Hilliard —Director. 91 Back Row : Johnson, Gilmore, Schmidt, Hanson, Agncw, Luther, Fricdlund. Second Row: Simcnsen. Mayer, Lundhoim. Nancy Platou, Morrison. Larson. Sidel, Van Dusen. Royce, Morken. Qifford, Anderson, Meech, Pinkerton; Stenson, I)ruy, Plimpton. Nelson, Linda Aldrich, Goldncr, Bobbi Whitman, I.inda Goldncr. Elanor Elwell, Pam Odcndahl, Ros Wilson, Nancy Natheson, I-awny Witcher. Jill Dow, Sally Nash, Lisa Reed, Cindy Larson, Cinthy Spencer. Reggie Siegel. Terry Andreas. Kneeling: P. Newhall, Brooks, K. Donaldson, Robin Bean. Canton, Lucy Caswell. Betsy Howard, J. Hanold. Absent: Randolph, Rosenblatt, Priest, Corrigan, Moor, Foreman, Connolly. Melamed, Deavcr, R. Hanold, Solstad. Norville. Hawkinson, Martha Albrecht. Suzc Smullen. Pam Blum. Gays and Vo!Is Highlights dramatics Season The Blake Dramatics Association has had a very busy and exciting year. In the fall four one-acts were presented. The first was a dramatic play titled The Wall. Martha Albrcct, Jack Priest, Jim Nelson, Barry Forman, Stew Pinkerton, Charlie Deavcr, Ed Druy, and Rick Gilmore took parts in this story of a country oppressed by a foreign power. The Last Curtain was the second play. This play concerned the moments prior to the assassination of Lincoln. Eric Canton portrayed John Wilkes Booth; Eleanor Elwell played the young actress in love with him. Charlie Luther, G. B. Van Dusen, Jr., Pam Blum, and Sue Smullen also took part in the presentation. The next play was The Ransom of Redchief. Jim Agncw, Bob Hanold, and John Hanson assumed the roles in this comedy. All did excellent jobs in presenting this one. The last play was called If Men Played Cards as Women Do. Ken Solstad, Walt Plimpton, Roger Royce, and Craig Norville did their best to make this humorous play a success. Under Mr. Howarth’s direction the first undertaking of the Dramatics Association was one to be remembered. Shortly after Christmas vacation, work began on the biggest production ever attempted at Blake. Blake and Northrup joined forces under the direction of Mr. Howarth and Mrs. MacRostic to present the great Broadway sensation Guys and Dolls. At first glance it was assumed that all but four boys from Blake were involved in the production, but that wasn’t really true. Actually the cast numbered around sixty including everybody. Petite Lucy Caswell, a Northrup Senior, beautifully portrayal Miss Sarah Brown, the mission doll. It was a hard role to create, and she did an excellent job. Vivacious Bctsi Howard did a tremendously 92 lively characterization of Adelaide. Her Brooklyn accent stole the show. John Hanold took the comedy male lead. As Nathan Detroit, John provided everyone with many good laughs. Eric Canton assumed the serious lead opposite Lucy Caswell. He portrayed the romantic part of Sky Masterson, the sky-high gambler. All four should be commended on their long hours of work and eventual success. One supporting role was taken by Roger Roycc, who stole the show on Saturday with his ‘‘Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat. John Hanson had a very funny role as Benny Southstrcct. Roycc played Nicely Nicely Johnson, and Ros Wilson did a good job in the role, Arvisc. Minor parts were taken by: Rick Gilmore, Barry Forman, Bob Schmidt, Frank Seidel, Sam Stensen, Ed Druy, Mancel Mitchell, Rosalyn Wilson, Lisa Reed, Pam Blum, Pete Weiser, Jill Dow, Wayne McLeod, Austin Anderson, Fred Clifford, Lawny Witcher, Eleanor Elwcll, Walt Plimpton, Robin Bean, Stew Pinkerton, Burr Fricdlund, Cindy Larson, Phil Ncwhall, G. B. Van Dusen, Jr., Jim Nelson, Harry Randolph, Jim Agnew, Dave Rosenblatt, Reggie Siegel, Karen Lip-schultz, Chuck Lundholm, Chuck Mcech, Kit Burnett, Nona Anderson, Pia Konsberg, Cynthia Spencer, Tcri McCanncl, Steve Johnson, Linda Aldrich, Bobbie Whitman, Linda Goldncr, Nancy Nathanson, Joy Buchstcin, Betsy Dietz, Ginger Dorn, Carole Fergus-son, Mimi Heersema, Ricky Kutchcr, Linda Rappa-port, and Wendy Raudenbush. Our deepest thanks arc extended to Mr. Howarth and Mrs. McRostic, our directors; Miss Dewey, our Musical Director; Tom Kempf, class of ’58, our musical assistant; and the many others who helped to make this production one of the greatest successes in the history of Blake Dramatics. After the show. John Hanson and Rog Roycc await curtain time. Mr. Howarth is presented with gift on last night of show. 93 Back Row, left to right: Druy, Tobin, Plunder, Cooney. Lundholm, Stevens, Edie, Canton, Steffes, Kuehn. Jacobs, Corrigan. Mayer, Humphcry, Tucker, Kittams. Front Row: Norville, Sol� tad. Hanold, Plimpton. Platt, Mrs. Helfrid Johnson. Crane, Deaver, Donaldson, Arthur, Frey. Waiters Find Chores Enjoyable At Blake there is a small group of boys who have the privilege of participating in one of Blake’s oldest traditions — waiting on tables at lunch. Twenty-seven boys arc chosen from a long waiting list to be regular waiters, headwaiters, or kitchen help. These boys receive their meals free and arc selected to wait at special dinners held at Blake. They are paid for doing this. Each of the two lunches has a hcadwaitcr who is chosen because of his merit and long standing as a regular waiter. These boys keep a watchful eye out for accidents, clear extra place settings, carry coffee to the faculty room, and help out in the kitchen. They receive their meals free and arc also paid. This year the head-waiters were Doug Platt and Doug Crane. Two other boys, who are seldom seen during lunch, serve as kitchen help. They assist the regular kitchen staff in the kitchen and in the lunch room by setting tables, clearing trays loaded with dirty dishes, pouring milk and water, etc. These boys arc also paid. This year the kitchen helpers were Charlie Deaver and Mike Steffes. When a regular waiter is absent, substitutes arc selected from the waiting list and receive seventy-five cents each time they wait. These boys usually go on to become regular waiters. A waiter’s life is never dull. When the bell rings for the first lunch, most boys walk leisurely to the lunch room; however, a small group of boys scurry to the kitchen where they quickly put on their ties, roll up their sleeves, put on their aprons, and then scramble for a place in the line that forms. They set their trays down on stands and hope that they will stay there. Once in a while they don’t. For that instant the lunch room is amazingly quiet. This fortunately docs not happen very often. After the initial food has been delivered, the action starts. The tables usually need more of everything, and the waiters arc kept busy running back and forth. After this comes a mild race to be the first or second one through waiting. The first lunch waiters arc looking forward to their lunch; the second lunch waiters arc looking forward to their next class. Both first and second lunch waiters cat at the same time, which is between the two lunches. This period between the lunches is what the waiters look forward to. They arc given plenty of food! Invariably a hungry student will come browsing around the waiters’ tables looking for extra food, but he quickly disappears as Mrs. Ferreira comes into view. In spite of the confusion no waiter would give up his job if he didn’t have to. To be a waiter is to be a very true part of Blake School. 94 Second Hand Book Store is Unique Blake’s peculiar institution,” the Second Hand Book Store, has passed through its sixteenth year as the agent for the buying and selling of books at Blake. It retains the distinction of being the only school activity in which the participants may earn money, since it is modelled after a corporation, where dividends arc issued and directors’ salaries arc paid. The holders of stock in the Store are distributed throughout the student body and faculty. Since no person may own more than ten shares of stock, which sells for a dollar a share, the group that owns stock is a large one, spreading the interest in the Store’s success over a large part of the school. Upon leaving school the stock must be surrendered to the Store, which pays $1.10 per share for it. The money obtained from the sale of stock and books is used in a variety of ways. Stationery, postage, dividends, the redemption of surrendered stock, and directors’ salaries all claim their share. However, the largest expense is incurred near the final exams, when the Store buys books from the students for resale the next year. The Board of Directors of the Store consists of a faculty adviser, two seniors, and two juniors. As in the past, the faculty adviser this year was Mr. Butler. The two seniors arc president and treasurer, who were John Hanold and Stew Pinkerton during the year. The vice-president and secretary were Lindsay Arthur and Jack Seed, who will move up to the offices of president and treasurer automatically. Each year at the spring stockholders’ meeting two sophomores arc elected to fill the next year’s vacant offices. In the past these four have been paid salaries which, combined, may not exceed one-fifth of the Store’s income. A proposal was made at the 1960 stockholders’ meeting that these directors’ salaries be eliminated. The duties of the officers consist of two major jobs and several minor ones. The major ones arc the pricing of books during the summer for resale in the fall and the periodic collection of the slips signed by the students for the billing of their parents. Some of the other jobs arc accounting, preparing the financial report, and keeping track of what classes arc using what books, and when the masters will want them. During the past year the Store has rid itself of scores of obsolete books by shipping them overseas, and has begun an improved and more efficient method of buying, pricing, and selling books so as to pass on a savings to the student body, and to stimulate sales flow. The Store serves a useful function at Blake, besides being a model corporation for executive experience. The purpose of it, as outlined in the B Book, is to put books at the disposal of the students. The evidences of the wide-spread interest among students and faculty arc fount! in the lists of students applying for jobs and stock and in the growing cooperation of the faculty with the Book Store directors. Standing: Arthur. Seed. Seated: J. Hanold, Mr. Rutler — adviser. Pinkerton. 95 Back Row: an Dusen, Rizer, Skranwtad. Morken, Roycc, Deavcr, Hens, Kurhn. Second Row : Donaldion, Solttad, Connolly, Covey, prey, Adelshcim, Wood. Third Row: Stctuon, l.uthcr, Forman. Seed. Fourth Row : Priest. Nelson, Goldner, Lindsay. Fifth Row: Hanold, Platt, Matliiesen, Pinkerton. Sixth Row: Mcech. Weiser, Mitchell, Agnew, I .arson, Cornell, N’orville, Edie. Seventh Row: Melamed, Burns, Anderson, Plimpton, Beach, Crane. Fish, Baskin. Donaldson. Eighth Row: Miller, Evarts, Hanson, Kmrich, Bowen. Ninth Row: Simenscn, Higgins, Johnson, R. Hanold. Tenth Row: S. C. Johnson, Corrigan, Norris, Berger son. Eleventh Row: Morrison, K. Plan, Widdess, Rosenblatt, Barbatsis. PHaum, Newhall, Gilmore, Brooks. Front Row: Nash, Steffes— Treasurer. Randolph—Vice President. Chub Bettcls — Adviser, Mithun — President, I.undholm— Secretary, Tobin, Kittams. B C ub Promotes School Spirit In each of its five years at Blake, the “B Club has progressed in membership and spirit. Every letter winner becomes a member of the club, whose main purpose is to enliven spirit. The members are molded into a close group of athletic competitors. During an athletic contest, the members not competing make up the nucleus of the cheering section. The credit for the “B” Club's spirit goes to the able leadership of Chub Bettcls. Every year Chub has been unanimously elected as faculty adviser. Working closely with him arc the officers — Rcmy Mithun, president; Chuck Lundholm, vice-president; Harry Randolph, secretary; and Mike Steffes, treasurer. 96 Athletic Association Maintains Effective Athletic Program The Athletic Association is the largest organization in the school. Its membership includes every membet of the student body. There is a yearly fee of $15 assessed each boy for membership in the Association. With the money the Association sets up an Athletic budget. In past years this budget has been introduced in Chapel and voted on by the student body. This year, however, a new system was begun. Now the budget is voted on by the A.A. officers and the faculty adviser. This change was made because many of the students fully understand what each item in the budget signifies. This budget covers the cost of new uniforms, maintenance of equipment, transportation to and from the various athletic contests, and officials’ fees. Because of these dues Blake teams arc usually the best equipped in the M.I.S.L., and the officiating is unsurpassed anywhere. The Association is also in charge of other sports functions anti the sports banquets. The Athletic Advisory board is composed of the Association officers, the Headmaster, the Director of Athletics, the coaches, the captains, and the varsity managers. This year’s officers arc Rcmy Mithun, president; Chuck Lundholm, vice-president; Doug Platt, secretary; anti Mr. Parks, treasurer. Mr. Parks’ job is a difficult one, but again this year he has done an excellent job. The store, under Mr. F. Lundholm’s supervision, has helped balance the budget while providing equipment at the lowest possible prices. The A.A. awards to each senior a trophy letter which displays how many varsity teams he has been on, and for how many years. The Athletic Association runs the entire sports program which allows every boy to participate in group athletics, and imparts to every boy a feeling of sportsmanship and school spirit which can be gained through no other program. Lr.n to right: I.undholm. Mithun, Platt. Mr. Park . 97 $thldicA Varsity Has Fourth Quarter Trouble When the varsity football team started practice last August, Coaches Bill Glenn and Chief Wonson greeted only nine returning lettermcn, only one or two of which had had starting experience the year before. During the first month of practice the team began to develop — slowly at first, but at the start of the conference games, the team was a compact group of players with each member trying to do his best. This improvement from the first few days of summer practice was largely the result of the efforts of this year’s co-captains, Harry Randolph and Doug Platt. These two captains were the finest a team could ever have. Their fine team spirit was illustrated by the way in which they kept the team's morale at a peak. When the season got under way, it became evident who the starting players would be. The usual starters were Rcmy Mithun and Austin Anderson at ends, Bob Morkcn and Doug Platt at tackles, Roger Roycc and Sam Stcnson at guards, Charlie Mccch at center, Bob Donaldson at quarterback, Walt Plimpton at fullback, Harry Randolph at right half, and Joe Beach at left half. On defense Jim Hcng played tackle. This year both the offensive and defensive units were strong, as Blake out-rushed all opponents 1525 yards to 548 yards. Harry Randolph, Joe Beach, and Walt Plimpton should be commended for their fine jobs as Co-captain Harry Randolph Co-captain Doug Platt ground-gainers. They gained 726, 294, and 263 yards respectively. Harry’s average gain was 522 yards per carry, Walt’s was 3.76 yards, and Joe’s was 3.72 yards. The line also deserves a great deal of credit this year for the fine holes that they opened up. Commendation goes to our Athletic Director, Mr. Parks, who did such a fine job scheduling all the games; to the scouts. Chub Bcttcls, Mr. Holcombe, and Larry Connolly, who provided the team with excellent reports of the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses; to Mr. Horton, who compiled all the statistics; to Dave Larson, Nick Barbatsis, Jim Nelson, and Pres Covey, who did such an able job of managing; and finally to Coaches Bill Glenn and Chief Wonson, who did such a terrific job of moulding a group of young, green boys into a closely-knit team of hard workers. At the annual football banquet Charlie Mccch and Roger Roycc were announced as next year's co-captains. Doug Platt won the Glcnn-Wonson trophy for the greatest improvement as a football player, and the Williams Alumni trophy for the best football player was presented to Harry Randolph. Bob Morkcn, Rcmy Mithun, Harry Randolph, and Sam Stenson made the All-Conference team. Although this season was rather disappointing, next year’s captains have vowed that the team will come out on top with a lot of hard work and dete; mination. 100 Back Row: Mr. Wotuon — coach, Mr. Glrnn —coach „ . .. n, .. n . . • ... __ r� . � | , • r Goldncr, Mecch, K. Platt. Barhatsis — assistant manager. Larson — manager. Tin,., Rnw. An’fUr r CrRoyce, Lunidholm. K. I)onald� on. Hazrn. Fbwjt Row Stln n ®cach' Corrigan. R Donaldson. Solstad. Hcng. Host Kovs. btenson. Mithun, Randolph — co-captain. D. Platt — co-captain. Johnson. Plimpton. Blake 0 — Wascca 6 Blake traveled to Waseca for the season opener and there met a tough, hard-hitting team. The games was a closely fought 0-0 tic until late in the fourth quarter when the Aggies scored on an end run. Blake 7 — Shattuck 20 Blake met its heaviest opponents of the year in a tough Shattuck team. Blake scored quickly and led through the half, but lost in the last few minutes on a long touchdown pass. Blake 12 — Pacelli 18 This was Blake’s first home game played on the new Heffelfingcr Memorial field. Blake out-gained the Pa-cclli eleven on the ground, but was weak on pass defense, and lost on several long pass plays. Blake 13-Elk River 14 At Elk River Blake scored the first touchdown in the first half. However, Elk River went one point ahead in the fourth quarter. On the kick-off return Harry Randolph went all the way to return the ball for a touchdown. Unfortunately Elk River scored in the last few minutes to win the game. Blake 6 — Breck 0 Blake out-classed a weak Breck team in the first conference game, but because of fumbles deep in Mustang territory, won only 6-0. Jim Hcng played an exceptional game at defensive tackle. Blake 12 —Minnehaha 18 Blake lost its Homecoming game to a much improved Minnehaha squad who went on to win the conference championship. Blake played one of its best games, but the threat of 'Haha’s all-conference quarterback proved too much for the Blake secondary, which weakened in the final minutes of the game. Blake 13 —Concordia 7 Blake won its second conference game of the season by beating Concordia on a mud-soaked field. Blake scored twice in the first half and held the defensively strong Concordia team until the last quarter, when Concordia scored in the closing minutes to end the game 13-7. Blake 6 —S.P.A. 26 Blake crossed the river to S.P.A. for the traditional season wind-up with its arch-rivals. Blake got off to a bad start when Harry Randolph injured his knee on a kick-off return. S.P.A. quickly capitalized on this misfortune by scoring on a long pass. Blake never quite recovered from the shock and was badly beaten. 101 COACHES COMMENTS- Doug Platt — A mobile, hard-hitting right tackle whose leadership was by example; a good co-captain; winner of the Glcnn-Wonson Trophy. Harry Randolph — The All-Conference linebacker, winner of Williams Football Trophy, leading ground gainer, an inspiring co-captain. Austin Anderson — A fine cross-blocker at left end all season. Joe Beach—They threw away from him at defensive halfback; as a ball carrier he was at his best outside. Fritz Corrigan — A reserve center whose all-out effort and spirit helped the 1959 team in ways that cannot be measured. Keith Donaldson — A reserve quarterback and outside linebacker who should play a lot of football both ways next season. 102 Bob Donaldson — An excellent play caller with great desire. John Edie —As a sophomore defensive halfback he gained experience for next year; in 1960 he will play a lot of football at end. Mike Goldner — Experience gained this season should pay off next year at offensive and defensive halfback. A1 Hazen — A steady reserve guard whose contribution was made on the practice field. Jim Heng — Opponents found our left tackle impossible to block and gained practically no yardage at this position. Steve Johnson — A hard working and effective end on both offense and defense. 103 Chuck Lundholm — In whatever position he played in games and practice he put out all the way; 1960 should be his big year. Charlie Meech — An aggressive center who will make a fine co-captain for 1960. Remy Mithun — An All-Conference end on defense who showed towards the end of the season that he was also an A-l back. Bob Morken — Sharp blocking made him an All-Conference tackier on the offensive unit. Ken Platt — Until injured, he was the No. 1 defensive right guard; his outstanding traits arc full effort and terrific desire. Walt Plimpton — A good blocker and sure tackier, he was at his best on the quick hits. 104 Bob Rizcr — A hard working end with a very good pass rush. Rog Royce —Mobile on defense; a good blocker; his leadership as co-captain will be an important fact next year. Ken Solstad — Called on in practice to do many things, he gave out 100 percent and aided greatly in the team’s development. Mike Steffes —At tackle a good face-blocker; with more mobility he may become the anchor of the line on both offense and defense. Sam Stenson — Developed fast in the second half of the season; was named All-Conference guard on offense. Dave Larson — In all respects an A-l manager. 105 Back Row, left to right: Mr. Bcttcli — coach, Mr. Miller — coach. Mormon, Brooks. Norris. Ankeny. Higgins, Winston. Pflaum. Third Row: Burns, Norvillc. Pierson. Dobson. Malkerson. MeN’ee. Kuchn. Whitman. Second Row: Arthur — manager. Piper, Campbell. Schmidt. Sweet. Scberhagen. Kemerer, Widdess, Front Row : Frey, Read. Meyers, McLeod, Ncwhall. Seed, Fish, Harcn. J, V. Wins Second Consecutive Championship If a person were to sum up the success of this year’s J. V. in one word, that word would be desire. Evident in the first practice sessions, this desire increased as the season went along and finally resulted in a conference championship. On August 19, head coach Chub Betties, aided by Doug Holcombe and “Big Bear Rickc, greeted the largest turn-out in years. The boys soon found out why Blake J. V.’s have the reputation of being the best conditioned in the state. After a week of rigorous training, the team had the first of six pre-season scrimmages. In each of these scrimmages the J. V. made many mistakes but profited from them. The team played two non-conference games — Rob-binsdalc and Bcnildc. The week before the game with the Robins, end Phil Ncwhall and tackle, ccntcr-linc-backcr Steve McLeod were elected co-captains. Both these boys proved to be fine leaders. Led by them, the team played fairly well but lost 21-7 to a strong Rob-binsdale club. The following week the J. V. hit its low point of the season in a 35-0 loss to Bcnildc. The week after the Bcnildc game the team worked harder than ever before. It paid off as it trounced a scrappy Brcck outfit 53-12. The team made few mistakes in this encounter. Jack Seed ran wild, scoring four touchdowns, and a tough new defensive unit, called the 106 “Chinese Bandits and led by guards Jim Fish and Dave Hazen, also played well in a resers'c role. The next J. V. game was with St. Louis Park. Unfortunately it was canceled because of poor weather. At this point in the season three games were left — all-important games. In the first, with Minnehaha, the J. V. scored the first two times it got its hands on the ball. This proved to be too much for 'Haha, and the Little Bears romped to a 26-0 triumph. The next week against Concordia it was the same story. On the first play of the game lack Seed sped 60 yards for a score. This was a game of long runs for Blake, as John Brooks and Harry Piper both had 80-yard gallops, Harry’s for a touchdown. The score — 28-0. On a stormy, muddy Thursday the '59 J. V. turned in one of the finest games a Blake J. V. has ever played. The team wiped out S. P. A. 33-7 for the conference championship in a driving rainstorm. This was undoubtedly the most satisfying game of the season. One can easily say that every J. V. player feels that Chub Betties is one of the finest men he will ever come in contact with. He is more than a coach — he is an Higgins carrirs on Meyer’s block. Brooks, Higgins waylay foe. inspiration. Bill Miller, who joined the team after school began, knows football inside and out, and he made a truly fine line coach. Doug Holcombe and Pete Rickc spent many patient hours with the team during the month of August. This excellent coaching was a great factor in the team’s success. The J.V. line was a big, hard-charging unit made up of center Craig Norville, guards Mike Pflaum and Pete Weiser, tackles Bob Widdess and Steve McLeod, and ends Phil Ncwhall and cither Terry Meyers or Bob Frey. After Pete Weiscr’s injury, Bill Ankeny took over for him and did a fine job. The backficld, made up of quarterback Jackie Morrison, halfbacks Jim Higgins and Jack Seed, and fullback John Brooks, was fast, and blocked very well. Harry Piper in the backficld, and Lannic Norris, Ralph Read, and Mark Burns in the line were defensive starters. At the beginning of the year this team looked like an average J. V. Through desire, hard work, and fine coaching, it ended the season with a conference championship, and must be ranked as one of Blake’s best J.V.’s. 107 Back Row: Mr. Holcombe — coach. Phillippi, Wood. Noll, Nash, Albrecht, Black. Reed. Third Row: Richie. Jimmerson, Brown, Lack, Punch, Lawson. Arnold, Miller. Harris, Mr. Mczzcnga — coach. Second Row: Baker. Aby, Lowry, Wilkie, Quest. Lcwin. D. Hawkinson. Skramstad. Whitten — manager. Front Row: Ryan, R. Hawkinson. Thomas, Mills, Kvarts, Hickok, Oram-Smith. Ninth Grade football With thirty men turning out for practice this fall, the Freshmen had high hopes for their football team. On top of this large number of boys playing ball, the first line averaged about 145 pounds, and the back field averaged 135 pounds. Thus the first team went into their first game with high morale. After a 12 to 0 defeat by a top-notch Glen Lake team, the Bears decided with their coaches, Mr. Mczzcnga and Mr. Holcombe, that more work on fundamentals was needed. The next week the team was all set for Brcck and it came through with a 19 to 6 victory over the Mustangs. After a week of sloppy practice, Blake came up against St. Phillips, and had to be satisfied with a 0 to 0 tic, which was just as disheartening as a defeat. Another week of scrimmage went by, and Blake was all keyed up for a game with Bcnilde which was canceled because of weather. A touch game was the highly inadequate substitute. But after some more drills and much practice, the Frosh came to the high point of their season with a smashing victory over Concordia 48 to 0. In this game, Blake’s offense and defense showed itself. The only blemish was the slightly unsatisfactory pass defense which almost cost Blake a touch- down. The Concordia game left the Blake Freshmen with only one more game to be played, and it was to be with the traditional Hilltoppcr rival, Saint Paul Academy. Unfortunately this was not as good a game as it could have been, and the result was another 0 to 0 tie. The Blake team ended the season with a 2-1-2 record, which is rather disappointing. However, the season was supplemented with an inter-squad game. The purpose of this game was to give the coaches an idea of what to expect in the future. After the game, Mr. Bct-tcls, the J.V. coach, said that the lines looked very aggressive, and he said that he also liked the kicking. Andrews, the leading scorer, and Phillippi, the most powerful back, were chosen co-captains the day before the last game. From the thirty raw boys who started the Freshman team of 1959 came some fairly good ball players. The team really learned a lot during the season, and all the members wish to express their appreciation to the coaches. At the end of the season one of the coaches said, I think it was a good, hustling ball club with plenty of potential for the Varsity in years to come. 108 Eighth Grade Football Although this year’s eighth grade football team had a disappointing 1-3 season record, they learned a great deal about fundamentals and about the game itself. During the fall, due to the fine coaching of head coaches Mr. Butler and Mr. Martin, assistants Dave Rosenblatt and Peter Pflaum, the team improved greatly. Even though the team was smaller than most Blake elevens, the abundance of spirit exhibited by the team as a whole, helped make up for the lack of size. In the first game of the season Blake lost to a big Golden Valley team 18-0. In the next game Blake lost to a highly talented St. John’s eleven 25-7. In what the coaches considered the worst game of the season, Blake lost to Glen Lake 13-6. In the last game the high point of the season finally arrived. A vastly improved Blake team defeated the same Golden Valley team, which had previously beaten the little Bears 25-6. Even though this year’s team lacked size, it has potential, and should be able to contribute many outstanding football players to future varsity teams. The back field for the first team consisted of Pete Marklc at fullback. Bill Whitman and captain Bob Schocning at halfbacks, and quarterback Pete Wonson. John Cousins and Greg Stevens filled in capably at ends, while Tom Deans and Dobby West were tackles Bill Bertram, Tad Kelly, and Craig Johnson alternated at guard. Al Pollock was center. Back Row. left to right: Mr. Martin — Coach. West. Kelly. Stephen . Deans, Dc Haven. Christopherson. von Kuster, Cousins. Bertram. Third Row: Pflaum — Assistant Coach. Funk. Schmidt. Pollock. Aslesen. Malkcrson. Keith. Johnson. Rosenblatt — Assistant Coach. Mr. Butler — Coach. Second Row: Ankeny. Scheming. Wonson. Knoblauch Markle. Vilett. Mair, Holier, Dawes. First Row : Harder. Cross. Else, H. Brooks, Doerr. Whitman. Devant, Kewhall. 109 Anderson. Kdic, Baskin. Strifes, Burns, Adelsheim. Barhatsis, Seed. I.undholm. Nelson — captain. Absent: Deaver. Basketball Season a Bit Disappointing A record of two wins and fifteen losses would seem at first to indicate a low caliber of basketball ability this past season at Blake. However, a closer look reveals that the team this year was blessed with more natural ability and height than any Blake team in recent years. Yet, without an all-out desire to win and the spirit which accompanies a feeling of team play, no team can produce a winning season. Unfortunately this year’s Blake team lacked that desire and that spirit. The pre-Christmas vacation part of the season seemed to offer an optimistic light, despite the final outcome of the games. The season’s opener against a strong Bcmlde team was very satisfying as far as the defense was concerned, but Charlie Deaver was the only Hilltopper able to hit the basket with any consistency, and the final score found Bcnildc on top, 43-26. Against Cretin Blake led often, playing three quarters of good basketball. However, Blake failed to score in the fourth quarter, after having lost Charlie Deaver and Jim Nelson on fouls and Al Burns by injury, and Cretin went on to win 57 - 35. The bright spot of the game was the “arrival of Nick Barbatsis as scorer. Nick hit for 19 points mostly of drive-in shots. After a 64 - 42 loss to a red-hot Concordia five, Blake journeyed to Austin to meet a very good Pacclli team. This game proved to be Blake's best effort of the season. The scoring of John Edic and Charlie Deaver, the rebounding of Johnny Baskin, and the defense of Jim Nelson kept the game perfectly even until there were two minutes to play, when Pacclli pulled ahead and won 60 - 45. During the Christmas vacation, the varsity suffered an embarassing loss to a well-balanced and hot-shooting Alumni team. Blake’s first game of the new year was a twenty-point loss to Minnehaha. This game proved to be a 110 turning point in the season. After three respectable and promising showings before Christmas, the team failed to make a good showing in this very important game. This game also proved to be the last one of the year for Captain Jim Nelson who suffered a broken bone in his right hand and was out of action for the rest of the year. The next three games were disap|x inting losses to three conference teams: Brcck 41-30, S.P.A. 54-51, and Shattuck 64-41. Blake’s natural ability was equal to or better than that of each of these foes; however, a lack of hustle and team play resulted in these losses. A couple of bright spots in these games were the high scoring of forward Nick Barbatsis, anti the consistently improving play and leadership of guard Chuck Lund-holm. A 61-48 loss to Washburn, which saw some improved play by the Hilltoppcrs and 21 points scored by Nick Barbatsis, was followed by another loss to a very weak Brcck team by the score of 48 - 39. The next two games comprised Blake’s week of glory. A hard fought 58 - 52 win over S.P.A., featured the defensive play of John Etlic, the rebounding of Charlie Deaver, and the continued high scoring of Nick Barbatsis. In an exciting game at Concordia, Charlie Deaver controlled both the backboards, rebounding with amazing skill, and led the team to a 49-48 victory over the Meteors. The conference schedule wound up, however, with two disappointing losses: Shattuck by a score of 66-52 and Minnehaha by 62-42. In a non-conference game, Golden Valley was able to withstand an inspired second-half rally by the Hilltoppcrs, who wound up on the wrong end of a 62 - 55 score. Captain Jim Nelson In the first round of the M.I.S.L. tournament, Blake lost 64 - 53 to a hard driving $Jiattuck team. Despite the fact that the Bears outscored the Shads from the field, the thirty fouls called on Blake proved to be too much for them to handle. Hot shooting and rebounding on Blake’s part, led by seniors Al Burns and Charlie Dca-ver and junior forward Nick Barbatsis were not enough to overcome the poise of Shattuck's team led by Bill Beven and Mike Phillips. Despite a poor record, individual performances by Charlie Deaver, especially in the field of rebounding and defense, anti Nick Barbatsis in scoring were often superlative; however, an inability to play as a team and a lack of all-out drive hurt the team’s chances for winning. Nick Barbatsis was rewarded for his fine play by being selected as a member of the M.I.S.L. all-conference team. At the winter sjxirts banquet. Captain Jim Nelson was awarded the Selovcr-Pearson Trophy for being “by the vote of the squad, that player who has shown the best sportsmanship anti team spirit throughout the year.” Scrappy guard Chuck Luntlholm was chosen as captain for the 1960-61 season. His fight and aggressive play should provide excellent leadership for the team next year. Ill Back Row, left to riRht: Whitten — Manager, Lindsay, GoMmr. Platt, Corrigan, Ncwhall, Frey. Higgins, Morrison, Bergerson Manager. Front Row: Norvillc, Mithun, Simensen, Priest — Co-Captain, Mr. Van Santvoord — Coach, Luther— Co-Captain, Connolly, Donaldson, Mathicscn. Varsity Hockey Wins Conference Crown The unity, balance, anti desire displayed by this year's championship team has probably never been surpassed in Blake history. Despite several conceited games anti bad weather for the first half of the season, the team never became discouraged or lost spirit. The team that lasted throughout the season was chosen by Coach Van Santvoord midway through the rugged Christmas vacation practices. The sixteen players on this outfit were Jack Priest, defenseman co-captain; Charlie Luther, center co-captain; Jackie Morrison and Jim Lindsay, centers; Tom Simensen, Remy Mithun, Boli Donaldson, Fritz Corrigan, Phil Ncwhall, and Jim Higgins, wings; Mike Goldncr. Larry Connolly, Doug Platt, ami Bob Frey, defensemen; anil Craig Norvillc anil Kjcll Mathicscn, goalies. Steve Bergerson was manager. The team was comj oscd mostly of seniors, as only three “regular players out of eleven did not graduate. Charlie Luther, Tom Simensen, and Jackie Morrison were the leading scorers; Jackie Morrison did an outstanding job as a freshman this year. It is unfortuatc for Blake hockey that his family is moving east this summer. Before a warm spell melted the ice early in the sea- 112 son, Blake edged Minnetonka and Wayzata in Christmas vacation scrimmages. After a week of inactivity the varsity lost 5 - 2 to a powerful Alumni team. The Conference season was opened the first week of school against an experienced Minnehaha team. The game was evenly matched and bruisingly fought, finally ending in a 1 -1 tie. The next game was on home ice against a weak Shattuck team which the varsity easily heat 5-0. The following game at Breck was not so easy. Plagued by bad ice, the Blake team found passing difficult. Two second-period Blake goals were the only scores. The 2 - 0 game was typical of Blakc-Brcck hockey rivalry, as tension was quite high. The next contest, at S.P.A., was probably the most exciting game thus far. An early 2-0 Blake lead was overcome by three S.P.A. goals early in the third period, but Blake came back to score three times, winning the game 5-3. A 7-0 victory over inexperienced Concordia completed the first round in the Conference and left Blake in first place, Minnehaha having been beaten by S.P.A. A championship season was in sight but still a long way off. Shattuck fell easily 7-0, in the first game of the second round, as six different players scored. The next game with Minnehaha was very crucial, and was even more exciting than the first S.P.A. game. Blake won 2-1, as all three goals were scored in the third period, the winning one just several seconds before the final whistle. Several days later, the stubborn Breck team visited Blake. Breck scored first, but two Blake shots, the winner again late in the third period, found their way into the net, and a final victory of 2 - 1 was posted. Blake was the league champion if the team won only one of the two remaining games against S.P.A. and Concordia. Tension mounted as the game against S.P.A. was postponed when warm weather melted the ice. The two teams agreed to play in the Arena two days later. Further honor would be given Blake if they won, for Concordia had agreed to forfeit the final game if Blake beat S.P.A. And they did beat S.P.A., 4 - 2, as desire and coordination combined for three early goals. Blake was clearly conference champions with a record of eight wins, no losses, anti one tic; the second-place team, Minnehaha, hail six wins, three losses, and one tic. It was understandable that the team entered the private school tournament with high hopes. Unfortunately, a scrappy De La Salle team, backed by an impenetrable goalie, beat Blake 2-0. Blake was on the offensive most of the time, and the De La Salle goalie had three times as many saves as the Blake goalie. i Co-captain Jack Prie� t and Charlie Luther The season did not end on an unhappy note, however, because several days later the varsity tied the Lake Conference champions, Edina, 1-1. The Blake goal-tending was outstanding in this game, as it was throughout the season. In the last game of the season, Blake tied St. Thomas 2-2. At the winter sports banquet each member of the hockey team received a miniature gold skate to signify that the team had won the M.I.S.L. championship. It was announced that Charlie Luther anil lack Priest hail been elected to the All-Conference first team, and Tom Simensen anil Mike Golilncr to the second. Jack Priest also was honored in that he was awarded the Dartmouth Hockey Trophy, presented each year to the most valuable player. Mike Golilncr and Phil Ncwhall were introduced as next year’s co-captains. The entire team realizes what a wonderful coaching job Mr. Van Santvoord did and truly appreciates the time anil conscientious effort he devoted to the team throughout the season. 113 Back Row: Mr. Hcald— coach. Randolph. S. W. Johnson, Kmrich. Plimpton. Bowen, Holtzcrmann. J. Hong. Norris. Meyers. A. Hazen, Second Row: Cornell — manager, Wilkie. Morinc. Whitmore. Tobin. Rosenblatt. Reed, S. McLeod, Kish. Crabh. Mr. Mczzcnga—coach. Front Row: I-awson, P. Pllaum, Hanson. Miller, Humphrey, B. Hanold. Horwitz, Kittams. Wrestlers Place Third in MJS1. Meet After a dismal won and lost dual match season, the wrestling team ended its season with a somewhat more successful tournament showing. Despite hard work during practices and excellent coaching by Mr. Mcz-zenga and Mr. Hcald, the team could manage only five wins during the season. The poor season can be attributed not to a lack of ability or experience, but rather to a lack of the team to jell as a unit in each match. At the beginning of the season eleven veterans reported to the coaches, and the outlook was optimistic. Conditioning and not so much victory was stressed at the four pre-Christmas vacation matches, which were to prepare the members for the oncoming M.I.S.L. schedule. Minnehaha was Blake’s first conference opponent. Although the Bears were greatly strengthened by the addition of Harry Randolph at the 153-pound class, the Indians managed to eke out a 28 - 25 victory. Desire prevailed at Breck where the grapplcrs won decisively 39-11. Blake made it two in a row by beating S.P.A. 46-8. The grapplcrs lost three straight: Concordia, Shattuck, and Marshall — but all by dose scores. It was during these three matches that many of the team members showed significant individual improvement, which enabled the team to win the next three matches from Breck, S.P.A., and Concordia. Blake demonstrated its best team effort of the year in the Concordia match and showed its possible potential as a team in this match. The last three dual matches of the season found Blake up against its toughest opponents of the year: Shattuck, Minnehaha, and Richfield. 114 Captain Jim Hcng. Again the team was plagued with inconsistency and as a result lost all three matches. Thus with the M.I.S.L. completed, Blake had won five and lost five, placing fourth. Having several individual good wrestlers, the team and coaches had high hopes for successfully defending their tournament crown. In the early stages of the tournament it appeared that Blake, Shattuck, and Concordia would be fighting it out for the championship. Six Blake wrestlers advanced to the finals, as compared with seven Shattuck grapplcrs and six Concordia wrestlers. Only captain Jim Hcng managed to win a championship. in the 165-pound class. Dave Kittams at 103, Clark Miller at 112, Joe Beach at 145, Steve Johnson at 154, and A1 Hazen at heavyweight, all took seconds in their weight divisions, and helped Blake amass a total of 79 points in the tournament, to place third behind Shattuck and Concordia. Special recognition should be given to Harry Randolph who, although not placing in the tournament, managed to go undefeated in dual matches. At the winter sports banquet captain Jim Hcng was awarded the Most Valuable Wrestler trophy, and let-terman John Hanson was announced as captain for the 1961 season. Next year with eight returning lcttcrmcn and several good potential wrestlers, the chances for a rewarding season arc good. Hcng pins another victim. 115 Back Row: D. Hazcn, P. Covey, McNcc, Brooks, Hardcnbcrg. W. Covey. Mayer, Hickok, S. A. Johnson, Mills, Everetts. Frost Row: Skramstad, Gilmore, Wciser, Crane, Forman, Meech, Morken, Widdess, Rizer, Agnew. Kneeling: Mr. Otto— coach, Melamed — manager. Mr. Otto Has Best Year As Coach Finishing the season with a record of seven wins and six losses, the swimming team had its most successful season since Mr. Otto became the coach in 1957. Good coaching, ability, and team spirit were the important factors which made the team successful. After a month and a half of hard practice, Mr. Otto had a team which was in good condition for its first meet on January 8. The swimmers lost this meet to Bcnildc by a score of 53 - 33. The meet was not as depressing as the score would indicate because Jim Agnew, Bob Rizcr, and Dave Skramstad showed great promise for the season by taking firsts in their events against a powerful Bcnildc squad. Blake won the next three meets — easily beating Edison 40-32, winning the last relay to edge the Edina B” squad 43 - 42, and swamping Robbinsdalc 52-33. The meet with the Edina ‘B’’ squad was unusual for a reason other than the close score. Mr. Otto was unable to attend the meet, so Mr. Hilliard substituted as Blake’s coach for the meet. With Blake’s victory, Mr. Hilliard became the only undefeated coach at Blake. The swimmers’ fine record was hindered by a 54 - 31 loss to Shattuck at their pool. A win was not expected, however, because of the strength of Shattuck’s mermen. In the next two meets Blake first swept by Vocational 49 - 38 and then defeated Bloomington 49 - 36. Many of the less experienced swimmers were able to swim in these two meets while the stalwarts saved their strength for the more rugged meets. The low point of the season came when University High visited the Blake swimmers at the Minneapolis Club pool. Questionable officiating and lack of team spirit combined to aid University High’s win of 47 -39. The following meet with Dc La Salle was decided when Blake’s freestyle relay team of Charlie Meech, Bob Morken, Dave Skramstad, and captain Bob Rizcr won 116 to defeat the Islanders 46-41. The swimmers ran into strong opponents for their next three meets. The lack of depth on the team was apparent after a 58-27 loss to Shattuck, a 52 - 33 loss to Bcnilde, and a 58-27 loss to St. Thomas. Although Skramstad, Rizcr, and Ag-new turned in their best performances, the team could not overcome its strong foes. Undoubtedly the best meet of the season was the return match with Dc La Salic which Blake won 43-41. Strong efforts by Gilmore, Widdcss, Evarts, Forman, Johnson, and Mills paved the way for the win which was clinched by the final relay of Doug Crane, Pete Weiscr, Dave Skramstad, and Bob Rizer. This win gave the mermen a 7 - 6 final record for the season. Blake entered four men in the post-season Private School Invitational Meet at St. Thomas on March 5. Bob Widdcss, Dave Skramstad, Bob Rizcr, and Jim Agncw entered as representatives from Blake. Skramstad took fifth in the 100-yard butterfly, Rizcr took second in the 100-yard freestyle, and Agncw took second in the 100-yard backstroke. Rizcr’s time of 56.9 and Agnew’s time of 107.2 were enough to give each of them the school record in their events. At the Winter Sports Banquet letters were given to frecstylcrs Mccch, Morken, Gilmore, Crane, Brooks, Rizcr, and Widdcss; to backstrokcrs Agncw and Evarts; to breaststrokers Johnson and Forman; and to butterfly men Skramstad and Wciscr. The Guy Thomas Swimming trophy was presented to Bob Rizcr, who turned the captaincy of the team over to Pete Wciscr. Mr. Otto deserves much credit for making the 1960 swimming season the best of his career. Captain Bob Ri cr 117 Standing: Jacob , VanDtucn, Fricdlund. Read. Clifford. R. Kuchu. ScbcrhaKcn. Campbell. Front Row; Cote, Kcmcrer, Anderson, C. Mitchell, John Roger , .Piper, M. Prtaum, Sukov. Ahsbnt: Mr. Pollock — coach. Junior Varsity Basketball Has Frustrating Season For the J.V. basketball team anil their coach, Mr. Pollock, this season has been unsuccessful almost to the point of frustration. Several games have been lost by a rather close margin after a tight first half. The Jay Vccs finished with a conference record of three wins and five losses. Although the J.V. team easily defeated Brcck, a 16-13 loss to S.P.A. dimmed the hopes of making a good showing in the M.I.S.L. during the second round of games. However, by hard playing, the J.V.s won by the slight margin of three over the previously undefeated Concordia J.V. in perhaps the best played game of the season. The defeat by the Indians of Haha finished this year’s season of conference play. Although they lost all their non-conference games, the J.V. made a very good showing against several stronger teams. A change in offense caused many shifts in position. In general the positions were filled by Harry Piper, Creighton Mitchell, Truman Anderson, and Bill Jacobs, forwards; anil Burr Fricdlund, Fred Clifford, and Ralph Read, centers. The J.V. team would like to thank Mr. Pollock for his patient coaching and Mr. Holcombe for his advice. Although Blake’s J.V. didn’t win the conference title, the season was certainly fun for all. 118 Junior Varsity Hockey Has a 4-3 Season Record Like the varsity, this year’s J.V. was plagued by weather conditions. Through the season they didn’t have more than a dozen practice sessions together; as a result, the games tended to be a little sloppy. The lineup this year consisted of Lindsay Arthur, Pat Wells, Steve Richards, John Sheldon, Rick Dobson, Dave McCaffrey, Jay Tucker, Ben Wright, Bill Ankeny, and Phil Neville at line, and Keith Donaldson, Ken Platt, Ted Noll, John Winston, Charlie Pierson, and Sherm Malkerson all rotating at defense. The goal was tended by Jay Kaplan. The first game was a 7 - 0 victory over an inexperienced Brcck team. In the next game, the Bears fell to a proficient S.P.A. goalie 0-1. The next week they met an inexperienced Minnehaha goalie and drubbed the Indians 7-0. Brcck traveled to Blake to be defeated again, 6-0. The next contest was lost through careless defense play; an improved Minnehaha team won 1 -2. The second game against S.P.A. brought revenge in the form a 6 - 3 victory. Blake went on to defeat Edina 2 - 0 in the only truly gratifying game of the season. Back Row: Hawkinson — manager. Brooks. Neville, Kaplan. Richards. Johnson. D. Lindsay, Tom Meyers, K. Platt. Ankeny. Wright. K. Donaldson, Brown, Winston, Malkerson, Pierson. Richie, Whitten—manager. Front Row: Tucker, McCaffrey. Dobson, Wells. Arthur. Whitman. Cooney. Mr. Martin — coach. 119 Back Row : l.undMm. Barbatiis, S«d, Frey, Metreh, Seberhagen. Middle Row: B. Cornelius — Manager, Steffes. Edie, Arthur, Meyers. C. Mitchell. Fkost Row; Mr. Horton — Coach, Nelson, Donaldson, Deaver, Burns, Mr. Edie — Coach. Baseball Splits First Two Games Coaches Jack Edie, Frank Horton, and “Chief Wonson welcomed back seven returning lettermen and a large group of juniors. Spring practice was held during Easter vacation for all who were interested in baseball. These early practices gave the coaches a chance to work with some of the younger boys on fundamentals and also a chance to find some suitable pitchers for this year's varsity. A few days after school was back in session, the squad was cut to thirteen. This was done in order to make the squad easier to manage and to give all of the boys a better chance to play, either on the varsity or junior varsity. Of the thirteen players that remained on the varsity, only four were seniors. All of these seniors won a letter last year and arc expected to play an important part on the team this year. They arc A! Burns, Jim Nelson, Chuck Deaver, and Bob Donaldson. The juniors arc Chuck Lundholm and Charlie Mccch, both lettermen, Mike Stefles, Jack Seed, Bob Frey, Lindsay Arthur, Tom Myers, and Nick Barbatsis. John Edie, a letterman, is a sophomore. 120 The team has played two games as of this date. The first game was with Mound on the Illakc diamond. The score was seven to two in favor of the visitors. However, the team played well considering its inexperience. Jim Nelson got Blake’s only hit. The pitching was divided between Tom Meyers, John Edie, and Chuck Lundholm. All were pitching their first varsity game. The second game was played against Golden Valley, and this time Blake was on top six to five. Highlights of this contest were the pitching of Chuck Lundholm and the hitting of Bob Donaldson. These first two games were considered “practice” games in that their main purpose was to let the coaches look at all of the material. They also served the important purpose of giving a young squad some experience. The outcome of this year’s team is hard to predict. It depends a lot on the development of the inexperienced players and the ability of the pitchers to throw strikes. If the members of last year’s J. V. team play up to their potential and the pitching staff comes through, Blake will have a successful baseball season. Captain AI Burns 121 Back Row: Mr. Pollock — Coach, Luther, Clifford, Priest, Nash. Cote. Kneeling: AdeUheim, Rosenblatt. Beane, Ritchie, Morrison, Stcnson. Tennis Team Has High Potential The tennis team had one important, intangible ingredient when they began the season this spring. That ingredient was experience. Six of eight lettermen returned from last year’s squad. Captain Charlie Luther and freshman David Nash exchanged first and second positions on the team, while three-year man Sam Stcnson and another freshman, Wint Ritchie, vied for the third singles position. Two more freshmen, Jack Morrison and Bruce Bean, held the number one doubles court, and three-letter man Jack Priest and Fred Clifford played number two doubles. Dave Rosenblatt and John Adclshcim, both lettermen, were off their games at the beginning of the season, but regained their strokes to play in several matches later. The outlook for the season was impossible to predict, but with so young a team, it was hard to imagine why Blake wouldn't have a strong team for three or four years to come. The boys started the season’s competition cncour-agingly by defeating Hopkins by a score of 5-0 after only a few days of practice. The following day they beat Edina by the same score. That match was played on Edina’s courts, and it must be admitted that five of Edina's starting seven were on vacation. On the next day a third match was played at Blake against Minnetonka. Dave Nash made the enviable achievement of beating Minnetonka’s first man, Brian Stamp, in three sets. Brian is considered to be one of the top players in Minnesota high schools. The team score was Blake 4, Minnetonka 1. The squad had matches with all other M.I.S.L. schools, and rematches with several of the Lake Conference schools which they played early in the season. According to custom, the team also played the freshman squad from Carlcton College of Northficld, Minnesota. The manager of the team was Sam Cote. It was decided by Coach Pollock and Mr. Parks that tennis managing should be a two-time affair: after a boy has served as manager for two seasons, he will be awarded a letter. The team’s respect and thanks go to Mr. Pollock for his fine teaching of both fundamentals and fine points, and to Mr. Burton and Mr. Fisher. These men teach younger fellows the basic points of tennis, so that Mr. Pollock may spend less time on essentials and more on court strategy. 122 Necord Number Out For Golf This year the golf team was handicapfxd little be cause of a late spring. Although it was forced to use tcmfwrary greens for a week at the start of the season, its early start gave the ream members an extra week to practice for their first match with Washburn. The team for this first match was Jim Lindsay, cap-tain, Frank Seidl, Mike Goldncr, and Hill Jacobs. The alternates were Ron Lifson, Steve Bergerson, and Dan Lindsay. Besides these seven boys which made up the varsity squad, there were over thirty boys out for golf this year —a new record. They played at four different courses — Interlachcn, Oak Ridge, Woodhill, and Wayzata — under the able direction of Mr. Holcombe and Mr. McCauI, both members of past Blake golf teams. At mid-season the Flannery Cup play-offs were held. This year competition was open to all boys out for golf, the favorites being Jim Lindsay and Frank Seidl. As the season progressed and the weather became warmer, the team became a compact, hard-working unit whose main aim was to win for Blake. As the season draws to a close, the team would like to thank the Minikahda Club for the use of its course and Mr. Glenn for his patience and great contributions to the team's success. Goldner, Ber terson, D. Lindsay. J. Lindsay. Seidl. Lifson, Jacobs. Mr. Glenn — Coach. 123 Back Row : Wilkie, Thomas, Lew in, Albrecht, Quest. D. Hawkinson. Andrews, Behrends, Oram-Smith. SrxoND Row: John Rogers, D. Hazen, P. Prtaum, Weiser, Fornun, Kcmcrer, Norris, Arnold. Ryan, Mr. Hcald— Coach. Third Row: Roycc, A. Hazen. Mathicsen, van den Berjj. L. Hawkinson, Agnew, P. Ncwhall, Canton, _ Crabb, Emrich, Hanson, Wlddess, Jim Rogers. Front Row: Rizcr, Mitchell, Beach, Mithun, Morkcn, Anderson — Co-Captain. Chub Bettcls — Coach, Johnson — Co-Captain, Connolly, Plimpton, J. Hanold, Heng. D. Platt. Track defends Conference Crown At the beginning of the track season this year, 65 boys turned out, the largest number of boys ever to come out for one sport. While the potential of the team is fairly good, the spirit and hard work exhibited by the boys in the first weeks of practice show that this record number is also the most dedicated group ever out for track. Since the Blake team has won the conference trophy 4 out of 5 times, the award will probably stay at Blake for good if they win it this year. A key position for this year’s bid in the conference title race will be the sprints. For the last five years Blake has dominated this event, but this year there is no one man to carry the load. The team has several good sprinters in Doug Hawkinson, Rick Kcmcrer, Joe Beach, Jeff Emrich, Pete Pfiaum, and Larry Connolly, and their progress shows that Blake will be well represented in sprinting by the end of the season. The top point-getters should be Co-captain Steve Johnson in the 440 and mile relay, Co-Captain Austin Anderson in the hurdles and high jump, Rcmy Mithun in the pole vault and relay, Jeff Emrich in the hurdles, Hanold, Van Duscn, and Jim Rogers in the mile, Jim Heng in the half mile, and Plimpton, Agnew, Morkcn, and Platt in the weights. 124 Added to the desire of the team is the fine coaching. Chub Bcttcls, one of the first track coaches in the midwest, is ably assisted by Mr. Heald, Mr. Martin, Mr. Van Santvoord, and Mr. Baumgartner, who has taken over the shot-put and discus events. His ability is well illustrated by Blake's success in the discus and shot-put as they swept the events 1-2-3 in the Minnetonka meet. If the team continues to improve as it did in the first two weeks of practice and to show its desire and response to fine coaching, it should have an excellent chance to defend its title as Conference Champions in the conference meet at Carlcton College on May 27. With so many boys out for track, the team is divided into groups under each event with a group leader in charge. These group leaders can give more of their time to each boy in this system, which has been used for the past three years with great success. Group leaders this Co-captain Austin Anderson Co-captain Steve Johnson year are Co-Captain Steve Johnson in middle distances, Co-Captain Austin Anderson in the hurdles, Joe Beach in sprints, Walt Plimpton in the shot, Kent van den Berg in broad jump, Doug Platt in discus, John Hanold in the distances, and Harry Randolph in the pole vault. Since Blake had its spring vacation during the State Indoor Meet, the first meet was outdoors with Minnetonka. After less than two weeks of rigorous practice, the team won the meet 63-55. This meet showed several encouraging areas as well as a few weakncscs. Firsts were taken by Walt Plimpton in shot, Bob Mor-ken in discus, Manccl Mitchell in pole vault, Austin Anderson in high jump and high hurdles, and Jeff Emrich in the low hurdles. The running events also showed well, although they were hampered by the short practice time before this meet. 125 1959 Spring Sport Results Track Private School Indoor Meet at the University of Minnesota . ... Blake seventh out of 15 teams Blake —- Mound — Minnetonka Mound 72; Blake 48; Minnetonka 30 Blake — Bcnilde — Cretin - Blake 69; Benildc 50 2; Cretin 2914 Blake — Brcck — Minnehaha Blake 69 1 6; Brcck 56 5 6; Minnehaha 22 Blake — Bcnilde — St. Thomas Blake 64‘ 2; Bcnilde 4214; St. Thomas 4114 St. Johns Invitational Blake third out of 21 teams Blake — S.P.A. — Concordia Blake — Dc La Salle Blake 77; Dc La Salle 41 Knights of Columbus Blake third out of 15 teams M.I.S.L. Private School Meet Baseball Golf BLAKE OPPONENTS BLAKE OPPONENTS Blake vs. Eden Prairie 13 3 Blake vs. Washburn 414 714 Blake vs. Minnetonka 0 9 Blake vs. Minnehaha 414 714 Blake vs. Wayzata 2 3 Blake vs. Edina 414 1014 Blake vs. Minnehaha 3 8 Blake vs. Brcck 12 0 Blake vs. Bcnilde 4 9 Blake vs. S.P.A. 5 7 Blake vs. Brcck 8 1 Blake vs. Concordia 12 0 Blake vs. S.P.A. 1 12 Blake vs. Minnehaha 5 7 Blake vs. Concordia 7 4 Blake vs. Shattuck 5 7 Blake vs. Minnehaha 2 1 Blake vs. Brcck 1014 H4 Blake vs. Shattuck 7 1 Blake vs. Shattuck l 11 Blake vs. Brcck 8 2 Blake vs. S.P.A. 8 4 Blake vs. Shattuck 7 2 Blake vs. Concordia 1014 M4 Blake vs. S.P.A. 4 7 Blake vs. Concordia 11 4 Tennis BLAKE OPPONENTS Blake vs. University High 4 1 Blake vs. Benildc 5 0 Blake vs. Edina 1 4 Blake vs. Washburn 4 1 Blake vs. Carlcton Freshmen 0 5 Blake vs. Minnetonka 1 4 Blake vs. Minnehaha 4 1 Blake vs. St. Thomas 0 5 Blake vs. Minnetonka 0 5 Blake vs. S.P.A. 3 2 Blake vs. Washburn 3 2 Blake vs. Concordia 5 0 Blake vs. Minnehaha 3 2 Blake vs. Edina 1 4 Blake vs. Shattuck 2 3 Blake vs. Benildc 5 0 Blake vs. Shattuck 2 3 Blake vs. S.P.A. 4 1 Blake vs. Concordia 5 0 126 Mothers' Association During the year 1959-1960 it has been the pleasant privilege of the Senior Blake Mother’s Association to extend these traditional services to the school. After each Form Dinner Mr. Cleveland was introduced by the Form Mother to the parents at the customary session in the library with the faculty. Mrs. Maurice Melamed was chairman of the following committee of Form Mothers: Form VI— Mrs. Harrison Randolph Form V — Mrs. Fredric Clifford Form IV — Mrs. Charles Pierson Form III — Mrs. Lachlan Reed Form II — Mrs. Robert Keith Mrs. Stuart Wells, junior vice-president, provided chaperones for school dances, and, with Mrs. Melamed, was co-chairman of the Gift Committee. Mrs. Leonard Roycc arranged the football bus service. Mrs. Jack Kuchn headed the American Field Service Committee. Each year we underwrite the travel expense for our foreign student, as well as a half scholarship for a local student. Mrs. Charles Mccch was nominating chairman. Mrs. Malcolm Pfundcr wfas in charge of publicity. The Homecoming Tea chairman was Mrs. Harold Solstad; the Christmas Tea chairman was Mrs. W. C. Nelson; anr the Spring Tea chairman was Mrs. Hubert A. Burns. Mrs. J. D. Holtzcrmann, assisted by Mrs. Terrance Hanold, was Flower chairman for Vespers and Commencement. Our thanks go to the Executive Committee, Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Melamed, Mrs. Conley Brooks, our secretary, and Mrs. John Edic, our treasurer, for this year’s work. The Senior Mothers gratefully acknowledge the major part played by Mrs. Ferreira in the planning of the Teas and Form Dinners. We thank Miss Ncilson for her cooperation and good advice. We Blake Mothers are very happy to have had the honor of working with Mr. Cleveland during his final year. With his counsel and friendship it has been a wonderful experience for us all. — Katharine I. Anderson, President 127 The 1960 Call O'Pan has been 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 and advice; Mr. John Colwell of Colwell Press Inc., who supervised the layout of the entire yearbook and was always ready to help out in times of question; Mr. Fret! Phelps of Phelps Lino-Comp, who did the printing of the galley sheets and final proofs and who was never too busy to supply copy on short notice to the editors; Mrs. Fern Hardin and the photography staff at Dayton’s, who took the senior portraits; Mr. Ken Bachcller and his assistant, Ed Hollering, of Johnson-Bachcllcr-Ross, who took the organization and sports pictures; Mr. Art Tourangcau of Colwell Press Inc., who was always available to take last minute pictures; Mr. Bud Mjos and Mr. B. J. Gaalaas of the A. J. Dahl Company, who made our cover design feasible and bound the entire book; Mr. Dennis Anderson of Spcrzel Company, who did the artwork on the cover and division pages; Bob Donaldson, whose help was invaluable throughout the entire year in helping with articles and paste-up; Dave Larson, Jack Kuehn, Lindsay Arthur, and Sam Cote, who covered the business and advertising end of the yearbook; Jim Nelson, Jack Priest, Wayne McLeod, Charlie Luther, and Larry Connolly of the Torch, who were always there when we needed help in the production of the book; Kent van den Berg and Dave Bowen, who always produced pictures on request of the editors; Dave Kittams, Eric Canton, and Mike Goldncr, who helped with articles and paste-up; And finally those friends and graduates of Blake who have shown their interest in the school and this issue of the yearbook through their advertising in the 1960 Call O'Pan. 128 129 Favorites of the Class of 1960 Sport to watch Sport to play -Recreation -Novel -Movie -Magazine -College -Worst college Orchestra -Popular song - Actor -Worst actor -Actress -Worst actress Author -Poet - Historical figure -Toothpaste - Barbershop -Clothing store Wrestler -Prize fighter -Extra-curricular activity Place to cat -Place to get a date -Drink (soft) -Drink (otherwise)-Fender repair shop Year - Pet - - Gangster -What would you do if you were headmaster -Car - First choice Plimpton's toss the chair Golf Finding missing hero jackets Forsyte Saga The Mouse That Roared Time Dartmouth Rollins Lester Lanin September Song Eric Canton Rookie Byrnes Shelly Winters Mamie vanDoren Old Muzzey Milton James K. Polk Plaid Molar Barber luster’s Jim Heng Rizer Artivities MacDonald’s Como Park Zoo Coke and Rum Rum and Rum Mork’s Garage 1960 (graduation) Dog Jimmy HofTa Take arsenic Red Sunset Academic subject - Physics 130 Second choice Plimpton’s toss the Melamed Tennis Various forms of Poker Unanimous Wild Strawberries The Quill Yale Harvard Rod Aaberg “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Williams Theme Jack Lemmon Jack Paar Sandra Dee Brigitt Bardot New Muzzey Unanimous William Jennings Bryan Sulfuric acid and sand — “Stops Breath Oscar’s Greater Minneapolis Surplus Kinjc Shibuya Agnew Unanimous Knollwood Bakery Lake Street Coke and Lcstoil Geritol and Lcstoil Hammer, Band-aids, and an iron 1961 (graduation) Beetle Nikita Khruschcv Start a probe Renault — official winter wonderland car of 1960 Biology Homecoming 1959 Queen Molly Randolph. 131 for the Readers of the Call O'Pan On the following pages you will find many advertise- ments, placed by those firms which have been generous enough to support our year book and our school. The Publications Board wishes to thank these people, and to ask that the students of Blake go out of their way to support these businesses as they have so generously sup- ported us. They handle the finest products and arc the finest people we know. 132 TO THE CLASS OF 1960 The pages of the “Call o’ pan ’reflect the long hours of enthusiastic and efficient work by the I960 year book staff. We compliment and congratulate everyone who had a part toward a job well done. The Colwell Press, Ine, SOI SOUTH SIXTH STRUT 4 CM MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA of CARGILL, INC. 200 Grain Exchange FE 8-8511 Compliments of The Class of 1960 Hiway 12 Standard, Inc. 13820 Wayzata Boulevard Minneapolis 26, Minn. CARL'S AUTO BODY Body and Fonder Repairing Complete Auto Painting 10010 MINNETONKA BLVD. WE. 8-4240 CARL O. NORDBERG H i M After Hours Liberty 5-9193 Seniors Compliments of LUCKY MARINE Read Hopkins, Minn. Stye Jfap JJork 5Time$ Compliments of PLIAM LINOLEUM COMPANY STORES EVERYWHERE COMPLIMENTS OF Best Wishes to the AQUA BOWL CLASS OF '60 6 mf lanes Hiway 101 and Minnetonka Blvd. from the GR. 3-5428 CLASS OF '62 SUCCESS!! COMPLIMENTS OF TWIN CITY BOLT SUPPLY CO. 1220 HARMON PLACE Larson's Clothing Minneapolis 3, Minn. HOPKINS Telephone: FEderal 8-8943 Compliments of fjULj WA aJ See CreaM Cc owipany TA 3-7211 SPARETIME HOBBY SHOP BEST WISHES pao Paiut Product 1220 Harmon Place Minneapolis Specializing in Croft Programs for Scout, Church and Other Organizations CATALOGS AVAILABLE ORDER BY PHONE Use Your Bank Charge Credit Card 4151 Minnehaha Ave. PA. 4-5748 Insurance All fenat of Inturonco Means More Than Writing a Policy It Is An Individualized Problem. Consult HAROLD A. GOTTLIEB 1100 Builder Exhong. PI. 6-36JI HOPKINS DODGE 701 Excelsior Avenue HOPKINS Klj GET THAT PICTURE...! 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BEN FRANKLIN WA. 2-2670 HOPKINS - MINNEAPOLIS Compliments of the COMPLIMENTS OF Servo Engineering Corporation 1313 3rd Ave. So. LEO'S MOBIL SERVICE Minneapolis 4 4339 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH Irate fan protests as Nelson floors another opponent with cast. 140 Cuddles is suspicious as Andy draws fifth ace. 141 Donaldson scores as Bud clubs goalie. VOLKSWAGEN PORSCHE ARCHIE D. WALKER, JR. — IMPORTED MOTORS, INC. Sale - Sendee - 7 vU ARCHIE D. WALKER, JR., President Cedar Lake Road at Highway 100 Minneapolis 16, Minn. CONNOLLY VAN AND STORAGE CO. SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Agents for Bekins Van Lines Co. NATIONWIDE MOVING Con pV mer te o Compliments of WILENSKY AUTO PARTS COMPANY 1226-1228 Washington Ave. No. Minneapolis 1 Our comprehensive collection of fine furniture is available to you through your favorite dealer and decorator.” 4s Ma u u -UcMjae DECORATIVE FURNITURE SHOWROOM 26J2 NlCOUff AVt . MINNf AFOIIJ 1. MINN. • MUO 4-0740 MEMBER FED£ BANK AND TRUST CO. 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Compliments Fe. 3-0177 of FIRST NATIONAL BANK Guilders of d hne JJotnes Hopkins, Minn. in Edina and Minnetonka WE. 5-4461 Compliments of -Co® w°rk lr)g $0 on The W 'c °„s fcoa a OLDSMOBILE ▼ ON CO 1300 W. LAKE ST. (Near Hennepin) Compliments of RICHARDS OIL COMPANY 201 Fremont Ave. The Four Ponies. True love started here. 148 149 Fight team fight! 150 151 t e (fautelCut (Z yntfiattcf Compliments of MR. AND MRS. MIKE TROUP The White House Cafe 4900 OLSON HIGHWAY In Golden Valley Compliments of Compliments of Jos. V. Edeskuty and Associates CONSULTING ENGINEERS Superior Separator Company 2917 Hennepin TA. 5-2408 Minneapolis 8, Minn. HOPKINS COMPLIMENTS OF Tanque Verde'' and Desert Willow Guest Ranches Compliments COMPLIMENTS OF of EWALD BROS. Kaufman SANITARY DAIRY GOLDEN GUERNSEY KNITTING CO. World’s Finest Milk” Minneapolis 2919 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD JAckson 2-3601 GIFTS OF HUMPHREY HARDENBERGH, INC. DISTINCTION DECORATING DEPARTMENT Blaise School Crest Available 1645 Hennepin Avenue BALFOUR’S JEWELRY - CERAMICS - GLASS 1309'A Fourth St. S.E., Minneapolis 14, Minn. The Sky Is No Limit! FRANKLY we’re envious; envious of the fantastic opportunity, of the challenge of the wildest, richest frontiers yet unconqucred, of the thrilling decades that will be your “oyster” in your coming time of service to society. DECADES that envision the oceans becoming the world’s principal source of food and minerals and power, that see land travel on a cushion of air, space stations controlling weather, unlocking the secrets of the sun, conquering the mysteries of crippling disease, alleviating human suffering everywhere to bring peace and plenty to all. FOR YOU and your horizons, the sky is not the limit, nor the ocean floor. And so, we’re envious, Yes, but genuinely happy for you, too. WAYZATA STATE BANK Your Ban Wear Home The MEMORIES of the PAST At vp lo dot at o tat plonal At moonlngful at your ichool tong • • • your official JOSTEN dost ring. . . , capturing predowt memoriet « JOSTtN'S • ■Clvtlvo tenth in IOK gold. , . , tymbolixing tchaol ipirlt thru oiclwtlvo JOSTEN drvgn,. SEBVING AMIRICA'S HNfST STUM NTS TOP AO YIABS H. A. PETERSON 134 Foshay Tower Bldg., Minneapolis KALMAN 8c COMPANY, INC. INVESTMENT SECURITIES Our 50th Year Endicott Bldg., St. Paul 1 McKnicht Bldg., Minneapolis I ONE CENT will give you 1 hour of television programs electrically •Based on 3i per kwh Electricity is penny cheap from Northern States Power Company Congratulations and Best Wishes To the Class of 1960 INTERNATIONAL MILLING COMPANY Manufacturers of ROBIN HOOD FLOUR and SUPERSWEET FEEDS This is a baseball! 158 Chorus line entertains at faculty dinner. Sound and Fury straight from the gutter. 159 OUR CONGRATULATIONS Best Wishes From AND GOOD WISHES EVERETTE BAKER COMPANY TO THE Wallcoverings Unlimited 1960 GRADUATION CLASS Paints to Harmonize Movable Shutters St0t4 SSI2 EXCELSIOR 11 VO. e MINNEAPOLIS 16, MINN. Hennepin at Lake Street Minneapolis Courtesy of MINNEAPOLIS HONEYWELL REGULATOR COMPANY Compliments from: COUNTRY CLUB TAILORS AND CLEANERS PRESSING - REPAIRING - ALTERATIONS Call and Delivery Service 4400 France Avenue South WA. 2-5432 HOPKINS SHELL SERVICE Blake Road and Excelsior Blvd. TIRE REPAIRING - LUBRICATION AAA SERVICE WE. 8-9966 Hopkins COMPLIMENTS OF MORNINGSIDE GROCERY AT BLAKE 4386 FRANCE AVENUE EVERYONE READS THE Meats and Refrigerated Lockers” corcf) WA. 6-2778 The time has come for mankind to make the role of law in international affairs as normal as it is now in domestic affairs . . . a system of law welcome to all peoples . . . will mean for the world the rule of law — and an end to the suicidal strife of war. — President Dwight D. Eisenhower, New Delhi, India, December 10, 1959. Investment Adviser STANLEY K. PLATT SAVE MONEY...use FEDERAL SHORT RUN STAMPINGS WRITE TODAY for FREE Illustrated Bulletin FEDERAL TOOL and MFG. COMPANY 3«S ALABAMA AVI. (Si. 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AND WOODLAND ROAD An Area of Unusual Natural Beauty and Distinctive Home Styling Compliments of sun GS and Loan Association DEVELOPED BY ECKLUND SWEDLUND •REGISTERED BUILDERS WE. 5-170S 3925 WEST 50th STREET EDINA 24, MINNESOTA From a Proud Father of Four Blake Graduates Yah, my name’s Battling Bud, fella. 166 . . And then they untied me.' 0 Who turned Mr. Howarth laughs at his own joke. Connolly nauseated as Walt tells of mighty moosy date. Goldner poses for fans in bleachers. Compliments of Crown Iron Works Co. 1229 TYIER STREET N.E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. ST. 9-3556 THORPE BROS., INC. 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NORRIS DISPENSERS, INC. 2720 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis 8, Minnesota I, Minnaioto PLASTIC CONTAINERS Compliments of BACKGROUND MUSIC COMPANY 305 South Seventh Street Minneapolis, Minnesota Compliments of the Elmo Ginkel Construction Company Compliments from: DEEPHAVEN SHOE STORE BURCH PHARMACY 1942 HENNEPIN AVE. Deephaven Wayzata Six Registered Pharmacists FR. 7-2802-1895 GR. 4-8707 FOWLER'S HOBBIES AND CRAFTS Compliments 7 Tenth Ave. No. of HOPKINS “At the Sign of the Red Rooster THE ZERO-MAX COMPANY HOBBIES, CRAFTS, AND ART SUPPLIES Classes and Demonstrations 1900 LYNDALE AVE. SO. WE. 5-3113 COMPLIMENTS OF JOHNSON PRINTING COMPANY, INC. 300 First Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota FE. 2-0473 COMPLIMENTS OF EBERHARDT COMPANY MORTGAGE BANKERS REALTORS Minneapolis Wayzata St. Louis Park Mound EVERY ★ TIME T-. A SQUARE DEAL (All WEST 17631 USTUS LUMBER CO. in. iita HOPKINS...’ lumber lv W nf Mittilol •K yi m JUSTUS l i • MOh te l «i WIST ••7 11 Compliments of JAMES K. 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Minneapolis COMPLIMENTS OF ALBRECHT FURS Furriers for Over 100 Years 814 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis Dalton Gear Company Manufacturers of Gears and Sprockets 1750 HENNEPIN AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA FEderal 6-8391 @OKpiatula£iaad Seacard from Your Most Complete Supply House In the Entire Upper Midwest Everything You Need or Desire for the Preparation and Serving of Food, the Furnishing of Rooms, or Special Planning for HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, CLUBS, INSTITUTIONS, and CAFETERIAS also Aslesen's Own Famous Brands of Institutional-Size Packs of Canned Foods, Frozen Foods and Staples 501-511 Washington A' FE. 8-8871 Quality and Service Since 1879 ASLESENS Minneapolis Minn. New Type CONCRETE For Interstate Highways, Other Primary Roads and Municipal Streets The highway of tomorrow Is here today when built with concrete . . . the smooth - riding, durable, economical pavement. Minnesota's first Interstate System Highway Interstate Route 35 North of Owatonna Concrete is the pavement designed for the future marsh Mclennan INCORPORATED INSURANCE BROKERS Consulting Actuaries — Average Adjusters 1515 Northwestern Bank Building, Minneapolis NEW YORK DETROIT BOSTON TORONTO Pittsburgh MONTREAL INDIANAPOLIS BUFFALO WASHINGTON ATLANTA NEW ORLEANS CLEVELAND HAVANA LONDON CARACAS OAKLAND CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO MINNEAPOLIS LOS ANGELES SEATTLE ST. LOUIS VANCOUVER DULUTH ST. PAUL PORTLAND PHOENIX CALGARY MILWAUKEE TULSA SAN DIEGO Compliments from Your Local Bank FIRST EDINA NATIONAL BANK 4100 West 50th Street WA. 7-7111 MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 180 Ah, gees, something’s got to give! Obviously, il gave. 181 Young man going up young man with his eye on the executive suite realizes that a reputation for sound money handling is one of his most helpful assets. That’s why smart young men open checking accounts as soon as they’re on their first regular jobs. From then on, they pay bills by check. It's efficient, businesslike. And they have receipts and records for everything they spend. How about your son? If you want him to start handling his finances in a businesslike way, send him in to see us about a checking account. Do it today. It’s all part of going up. We’re here to help you get what you want Northwestern of the Minneapolis Area laaiet tcoiaai oi� o� n 11 This page has been paid for many times over by generous supporters of the Call O’ Pan, Masters, and friends of Blake. For various reasons which arc understood and fully appreciated by the Publications Board, these persons have wished to remain anonymous. In return for their goodwill it is our sincere hoi e that these benefactors will in some way be repaid for their kind support. ) rJ x 'k5 •9 N tb a. N j o ° Y fl r a rc- 7? ru zZ7' J J S' 2 Q AnV a a frff Xf %=