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

Page 33 text:

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.

Page 32 text:

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

Page 34 text:

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