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

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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

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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

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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.