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

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1961 volume:

THE CALL O’ PAN BOARD AND SENIOR CLASS Present. Bovey Memorial Chapel 2 The CALL O’ Bovcy Memorial Chapel represents the genesis and the culmination of all that is Blaise School. Herein the whole of Blaise embarks upon the promise of each new year and each new day. Herein academic Blaise and athletic Blaise give witness to the results of their collective and individual efforts. Herein every spring the graduating class celebrates the promise of Blake become reality. In Bovey Memorial Chapel resides the soul of Blake School — a spirit of union in fellowship, in the exchange of ideas, in athletic achievement, in academic achievement’, a spirit of divine guidance, of self-direction, of self-fulfillment, and a spirit of the duty of the individual to fellow students and fellow men. In the halls and the classrooms Blake shows the many and various hues of its diverse bodies, minds, and spirits; whereas Chapel is Blake united. From the panes impregnated with the physical, intellectual, and spiritual advances of the past and present emanates a light which fuses the minds and hearts of Blake into one and therein projects a common vision — distant horizons upon which lie the destiny of alt humanity. Preston Covey, Jr., ’61 PAN of 1961 3 STAFF Dave Kittams...................Editor Eric Canton..........Associate Editor Mike Goldner.....................Copy Editor Bob Frey....................Assistant Editor Olav Zhobrv....................Censor Muggs Thomas...............Cartoonist Lindsay Arthur . . . .Business Manager Sam Cote . . Assistant Business Manager Mr. S. Keller Pollock. . Faculty Adviser 4 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Frederick H. Chute Bruce B. Dayton John H. Hollcrn Adrian M. Howard Totton P. Heffelfinger, President Thomas M. Crosby, Vice President Atherton Bean, Secretary Edward C. Brown, Jr., Treasurer William L. Howard Thomas Lowry Lester A. Malkcrson Robert L. Nash Edwin W. Ritchie John C. Savage Sheffield West Albert R. Whitman FOUNDERS James Ford Bell •Charles C. Bovey •Elbert L. Carpenter •Frederic W. Clifford •George B. Clifford •Deceased •Charles M. Case •Franklin M. Crosby John Crosby •William H. Dunwoody •Edward C. Gale •Clive T. JafTray •Charles S. Pillsbury •David D. Tenney •Charles D. Velic •Frederick B. Wells 6 Key Doueri, Toledo 8 James Henderson, Jr, DEDICATION As members of the Blake student body we read of Mr. Henderson’s many public appearances and his successful attempts to familiarize groups in the Minneapolis area with our school. As athletes we know him for his enthusiastic support and frequent attendance at contests. As participants in extracurricular activities we welcome his interest in established organizations and his encouragement of new ones. After only one year we feel that we have come to know Mr. Henderson. It is unlike Mr. Henderson to go halfway in meeting people. He became acquainted with us as he introduced himself. After his first week at Blake he called boys by their first names. Soon after that he was well enough acquainted with the seniors to help them with their college decisions. He understood our customs and organizations so well that he delivered before the Union one of the best speeches ever given on the meaning of Chapel. He instituted a unique Christmas service with his reading of humorous selections from Roark Bradford. Mr. Henderson has become a vigorous and vital part of Blake School. As his first graduating class we are pleased to dedicate the 1961 Call O' Pan to him. 9 11 James Henderson, Jr., B.S., Ed.M. - - Headmaster (Trinity, Boston University) William James Glenn, A.B., Ed.M. Assistant Headmaster, English (Harvard) Harold Hodckinson, A.B. - - Physics, Chemistry (Clark) Harold T. Lundholm, A.B., M.S. - - Principal, Director of Admissions, Counselor of Students, Mathematics (Augustana, University of Iowa, Columbia) Head of the Middle w S. Keller Pollock, A.B., A.M. School, English (Williams, University of Minnesota) 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) Iu Fridolf N. Lundholm, A.B., A.M. - Mathematics (Augustana, University of Iowa) Qr Donald W. Butler, A.B. - History (University of Maine) Heinz J. Otto, A.B., A.M. - - - German, Latin (University of Delaware, University of Indiana) (Wr Frederick J. Wigcinton, A.B., S.T.D. Speech, Bible History (College of St. Thomas, Seabury 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) Mathematics Philip L. Martin, A.B. (Williams) IW Richard Z. Van Santvoord, A.B. (Williams) Latin Russell E. Hilliard, A.B., A.M. - Spanish, Organist, Glee Club (Harvard, University of New Hampshire, Columbia) Frank S. Horton, B.S., A.M. - - Mathematics (State Teachers’ College, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin) 4 n William C. Miller, B.S. - General Science (University of Delaware, Springfield College) Wilbur S. Howarth, A.B., Ed.M. - English, Dramatics (Macalester) William E. Fisher, Jr., A.B. - English, History, Speech (Millikin University, Long Beach State College) Don Mezzenca, B.S. - - Biology, General Science (St. Thomas College) Harold S. Wonson, A.B. ... Mathematics (Dartmouth) iV' Ronald E. Replocle, A.B., A.M. - Latin (University of Minnesota) C. Douclas Holcombe, A.B. - - Latin, Speech (University of Minnesota) Stuart B.C Gordon, A.B., Ed.M. - English, History (University of Minnesota, Macalc9tcr) Donald M. McCaull, A.B., A.M. - Spanish, English (Harvard) John M. Howard, A.B. (Brown) - - - English, Assistant in Glee Club Thomas W. Brown...................................Athletics (University of Minnesota) John Crosby n, A.B. (Yale) History (V Cecilia Hinikf.r, B.S. - - Librarian, Accountant (University of Minnesota School of Business) Mary Frances Neilson, A.B., Secretary to the Headmaster (Wells College) Charlaine G. Matteson - - Assistant Secretary (Minnesota School of Business) Thf.on Conner, B.S................................Dietitian (University of Minnesota) 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 are pictured in the Junior School section with their respective classes. Mathias Meyer, James Lange, Emil Pemrick, Louis Japs, Emil Bren. GROUNDS AND DINING HALL STAFF Francis J. Johnson - Grounds Superintendent Theon E. Conner.............................Dietitian Mathias C. Meyer - Supervisor of Grounds Ethel Lueck...........................Head Cook Emil Pemrick.....................Assistant Supervisor Hedvig Hansen.......................Assistant Cook Louis Japs..............................Chief Engineer Helfrid Johnson - Dining Hall Supervisor James Lance.........................Assistant Engineer Nan Olson........................Assistant Supervisor Emil F. Bren .... Junior School Custodian Emma Enlund.........................Pantry Assistant Leota Sauer................................Housekeeper Ina Asplund.........................Pantry Assistant Nan Olson, Emma Enlund. Helfrid Johnson, Leota Sauer, Ina Asplund. Hedvig Hansen, Ethel Lueck. 17 O m Ml OR 19 THE CLASS OF 1961 .. Back Row: Crabb, Jacobs, I'rry, Barlutsis, Gilmorr, Stoffes. Clifford. S. Rcrg -r on, Tidick, Read, Terry Meyers, K. Canton, Ecklnnd, Mrech, Tom Meyers. John Rogers. Middle Row: Seed. R. Schmidt, Richards, Mitchell, Wells, Kmrich, 'ei er, R. Cornelius, Seidl, l.ifson, Pfunder, Hoffman, Tobin, Mayer, J. Lindsay. Fkont Row: Arthur, Adetsheim, Hazen, Kit tarns, Cote, Cooney, R. Royce, I . Pffaum, Mr. V'an Santvoord—adviser, Hanson, Forman, Goldner, C. Lundholm. Tucker, S. Johnson, Covey. AnsE.vr: Zhobrv. Wc arc the troop of the colored banner. Wc arc the troop of diversity in interests, ideas anti personalities. Wc arc athletes, bridge players, singers, scholars, actors, orators, musicians, chemists, debaters, politicians, gamblers, and tigers. Wc support tradition; and wc arc iconoclasts. Wc arc quiet anil turned inward upon ourselves; and wc arc loud and full of humor. Wc arc responsible; and wc arc irresponsible. We arc hermits; and wc arc social stars. Wc waste volumes of time; and we systematize every minute. We have interested ourselves in these subjects: 1. Blake constitution. 2. Chapel. 3. Union. d. Compulsory athletics. 5. Lunchroom seating. 6. Eighth grade advisees. 7. Fate. On these subjects wc have opposed one another silently and openly as individuals. The colors of our banner arc all the varied colors composing white sunlight. But beneath this colorful pattern of our banner, wc are one troop. Within our diversity lies the broadness of our scope. Within our variety wc feel Blake as a common clement upon which our separate constitutions stand. From the opposition of our ideas and principles have risen the advances which wc as a troop can claim. Wc have mixed together and have learned, each with each, each from each. And many times— homecoming, exams, commencement — wc have felt our varied spirits mold together in firm purpose. Blake must remember us for our diversity and individualism. Ami wc as individuals must remember Blake for that element which handed us together into one troop beneath the many-colored banner of our different spirits. 20 —Barry Forman, President Chapel service. Hockey practice. Extracurricular activities. Mr. Van Santvoord, adviser for two years. 21 John Adelsheim John impresses those who meet him with one conclusion: it is an honor to talk with him. John is extremely intelligent — a consistently top-ranking scholar and a National Merit Finalist. He is philosophical — though he awaits his chance quietly in history and English classes, his insight provides the key to every issue under discussion. John is not the bookworm type, however. He enjoys outdoor life on canoe trips or during his bicycling to school. Last summer he stayed in Germany as an A.F.S. student. An ardent school supporter, John spends hours of his spare time practicing basketball and tennis. His devotion to his studies often leads him to seclude himself in an empty room for hours with his subjects. He has Entered Blake 1955 Basketball V, VI; Tennis IV. V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI. CUM LAUDE A dead man speaks but twice.” Anonymous his light side, too; his witty quips often broke the seriousness of English discussion and mathematical derivations. Hilarity at the head table originated from his extraordinary control over the flip of a coin and his subsequent garnering of desserts. John expresses his ideas so clearly that he need not say much. This reserved attitude contributes to his overall modesty, a characteristic which earned him his name. We call John “Mouse after Mr. Van Santvoord’s pronunciation of a signature on a I atin test. John was cither ashamed of the paper or unwilling to acknowledge a high mark; at any rate, he signed the test “Anonymous. The pronunciation, of course, was “A-non-y-mousc.” MOUSE Lindsay Grier Arthur, Jr. Entered Blake 1955 Hockey VI; Baseball V, VI; Glee Club IV, V; Dramatic VI; Union VI — recording secretary VI; Publications IV, V, VI — business manager VI; B Club V, VI; Waiter III, IV, V, VI — head waiter VI; Second hand book store — vice president V, president VI. ‘‘Laff every time you pheel tickled and laff once in a while enyhow.” Billings Seldom has Blake seen a boy with more enthusiasm than Lindsay Arthur. “Linney’s” eagerness is evident in his success as Business Manager of Publications, YMCA Fun Club Leader, and a great lover. By his second or third date with a girl, he has made marriage plans and has applied to the college nearest his girl’s choice. On a more serious level, however, Lindsay’s enthusiasm, diplomacy, and cheerfulness make him a strong leader. Without exception he can talk anyone into supporting his ideas. He demonstrated his talent most successfully by the 1960 Magazine Campaign. Lins was responsible for the most lucrative campaign ever, from pleas to the salesmen in chapel to persuasion of the seniors to relinquish their beloved Senior Room for one day as a sales prize. Call O’ Pan advertising sold the same way when Lindsay put himself behind the drive. Lins has long led younger boys at the Downtown YMCA, both as a crafts director and a group leader. Last summer he counseled them at the “Y’s” day camp. Among Lindsay’s other interests arc breaking and fixing things. The oft-repaired radio in the Office of the Executive General Manager of the Craft Shop is a good example of Lin’s difficulty with the second part of his hobby. Fortunately Lindsay’s other contributions to his church, his school, and his community have been far more constructive. 23 ART, LINSARTH, BLAZE, LINNEY Nicholas Konstantinos Barbatsis Entered Blake 1949 Football VI — manager; Basketball V, VI — all-conference V, VI; Baseball V, VI; Glee Club III; Union V, VI — recording secretary VI; Publications V, VI—Torch associate editor VI; Athletic Association V, VI — secretary VI; B Club V, VI; Class officer — president III, vice president V. “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” Keats “Twelve years of Blake activity” is a good summation of Nick’s school life. Since the first grade, Nick excelled in academics, extra-curricular activities, sports, and social life. In the Junior School he set an honor roll record of thirty-six consecutive first honor report cards. At this time basketball became the best sport of the Tall Thin One. The only significant step Nick took on being promoted to the Upper School was his discovery of girls. No one else at Blake can equal his number of “steadies” — twelve. Among his other extracurricular activities were Publications and athletics. Nick’s selection as Associate Editor of the Torch showed his organizational ability. At all Torch meetings Nick sat next to “H.B.”, organizing and worrying about his pages. Naturally he worked in a fantastic number of television games between pages. In basketball Nick was the nonpareil of the Blake netmen. High scorer in his junior year on the varsity, Nick averaged fourteen points per game to earn a spot on the M.I.S.L. All-Conference Team. But basketball was not Nick’s only contribution to Blake athletics. As varsity football manager Nick contributed to a successful year with his spirit and constant willingness to help. Although he carried a heavy load at Blake, Nick still participated in his church fellowship. He served as a counselor and an Athletic Director for his church camp. Nick’s activities arc only part of his contribution to Blake. His sense of humor and wide, ready grin are essential in any portrait of his personality, yet Nick stood up for what he believed in. Although some called him outspoken, “honest” better described him. All these facets of Nick’s personality made up an individual in the true sense of the word. 24 NITCH, GREEK, SYLVIA John Steven Bergerson Entered Blake 1955 Hockey V — manager; Wrestling VI; Track VI; Glee Club V; B Club V, VI. “Ye shall not round the corners of your heads.” Bible For six years Steve has been an asset to the class as an athlete and a friend. He was a conscientious team player and one of the “good ’uns” — especially to those on his side in a “Senior Room brawl.” Steve’s activities both at school and at home arc varied. He has been a member of the Glee Club and Dramatics; one year he managed the hockey team. As a senior “Bcrgic” participated in wrestling and golf. Indeed, Steve is active in almost all of the summer and winter sports, for he water-skis, swims, golfs, bowls, skis, and plays hockey. Steve is also an avid sportsman. In the fall he hunts ducks and pheasants; throughout the rest of the year he is a “dear” hunter. Steve’s excellent sense of humor makes him a success at any social gathering, yet it was his sense of responsibility when he wrestled first-string heavyweight which brought him much respect. Steve’s career choices include law and diplomatic service. The entire class wishes him continuing success in cither field. STEEL 25 Eric Paul Canton Entered Blake 1955 Track VI; Dramatics III, IV, V, VI—co-president VI, student director VI; Union V, VI — secretary VI; Publications V, VI—Call O’Pan associate editor VI; B Club VI; Waiter III, IV, V, VI; Dance Chairman VI. “No man was ever great by imitation ’ Johnson A phrase heard many times in chapel is, “Eric Canton has an announcement.” A murmur of expectation would run through the chapel, for Eric’s announcements were either very serious or extremely funny. One day Eric would express the feelings of the senior class on school spirit and on their desire to help any interested underclassmen attend school functions. The next he put on his squashed black hat and became Gordon Hathaway. The interest in this year's school dances was caused in no small part by Eric’s leaping out of his seat and running to the stage. A dance would seem unprepared for without Eric to tell the student body that it was coming. Eric’s interest in dances was not entirely organizational. A frequent scene about the middle of the week was a tall boy in a blazer talking to a classmate concerning a week-end date. Varied looks would come over the former’s face until the right girl was specified. Then a contented expression would assure the class- mate that Eric had found his “one-and-only” for the week-end. The organization which has benefited the most from Eric’s talents is Dramatics. Acting is his greatest love and a calling which he hopes to pursue after graduation. His performance as Sky Mastcrson in “Guys and Dolls’’ helped make this most ambitious production the greatest success of the Dramatics Association. Eric’s role in “Finian’s Rainbow” was just as effective, but otherwise completely different: his task was to make the six-foot one leprechaun Og look one-foot six. Eric was not only successful; he stole the show with his “Which witch is which line and “When I’m Not Near the Girl I Love.” Such effort for a pursuit or a cause which he believed in made Eric the personification of Blake School for scores of boys. When he made an announcement concerning an athletic contest, his school spirit was so apparent to all that the teams were inspired with the spectators. This enthusiasm was characteristic of Eric. 26 ERWICK. SKY, LEP Frederic Warren Clifford Entered Blake 1949 Tennis V, VI; Dramatics V, VI; B Club V, VI. “I can promise to be candid, though I may not be impartial.” Goethe Fred Clifford is a perfect example of a saying by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “The best in life in conversation.” Fred’s easy manner of expression adds interest to any discussion and puts those around him at ease, Fred can make a stranger feel at home and can turn him into a lasting friend. Another of his characteristics is always to be present when a helping hand is needed. Fred’s face was a very familiar one here, for he attended Blake since the first grade. He is a careful student who relics on hard work in doing his homework, and his attitude made history an enjoyable field of interest for him. “Enthusiastic” best describes Fred’s feeling towards classes, and his colorful sense of humor extends into the French language. Here Fred is in his clement, for his expressive gestures and quick wit make him gifted in relating French jokes and proverbs. Fred used his seventy-four inch frame to advantage in basketball and tennis. One summer he showed his devotion to tennis by playing in twelve tournaments in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, yet he carried groceries for Red Owl during the same season. Fred also enjoys hunting and spends several weekends every year duck-hunting with his father in Northern Minnesota. Fred intends to train for law or business at an eastern men’s college. He is sure to represent Blake’s finest traditions. A.F., FWED 27 Scott Edward Cooney Ever since Scott left Edina High and entered Blake in the ninth grade, he has been trying to figure out what happened to all the girls. He tries to compensate for this by taking full advantage of Friday and Saturday night dating, his favorite out-of-school activity. Actually, Scotty sends out so many Christmas cards to his sweethearts each year that he has to work for the post office as a mailman during the holidays. Scott came to Blake on a scholarship and has served as a waiter all his four years. During the fall he is an avid touch football player, and in winter and spring he participated on the hockey and baseball teams. This summer Scott worked as a lifeguard at the Edina Municipal Pool. The rumor is that many a bathing beauty was saved from drowning in the shallow end of the pool. Coon” is as proud of his driving record as his diving record, for his only offense was a ticket for overparking in front of the City Hall. Scott plans to attend the University of Minnesota. With his sense of humor he should bring many more laughs to the campus across the river. SCOTTY COON 28 Robert Scott Cornelius Entered Blake 1955 Wrestling VI — manager; Baseball V, VI — manager; Glee Club III, IV; B Club V, VI. CUM LAUDE “Speech is great, but silence is greater.” Carlyle Anyone who has driven past the castle on Lake Calhoun has marveled at its size. Those who brave the ferocious dog which guards the grounds find that the beauty of the house is not limited to the outside. Indoors the mechanical mind of Bob Cornelius is responsible for a very fine stereo high fidelity unit in the living room; in the basement is a model train layout with a home-built control center; and the shop contains a wood-working outfit, a drafting table, and an ingeniously furnished chemistry laboratory. “Bocuf’ has even spent his summers at his fathers plant making tools and dies. This experience will prove most beneficial in his major at Stanford: mechanical engineering. Even though Bob has two younger sisters and brothers, he still finds the time to work on his many projects. His patience and good humor make him a welcome part of his family and social life. Bob is also a member of the Youth Group at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. One of Bocufs most conspicuous contributions to Blake was his management of the baseball and wrestling teams. His ready car, attention to details, and head for figures lightened the load on both teams. Bob also wrote occasional articles for the Torch and snapped Call O' Pan pictures. Bob, a consistent first honors student, won the AATF French Contest and placed third in the National Mathematics Contest. He set a record for high marks on chemistry tests. As the little blue Valiant with the sign “Made in dcr Black Forest by dcr elves” wound its way down the hill for the last time, Blake lost a truly generous and able scholar. CORNE-DEBOEUF, CORNY Samuel Andrus Cote Blake School first met Sam Cote when he entered in seventh grade. At that time “Sambo began to carry a purple brief ease in a quiet way. This habit identified both Sam and his future interests. Sam was a very quiet student. He frequented the Senior Room only for an occasional game of bridge, for he found that he could study more efficiently in the library. His brief ease hinted at his business interests: he spent much of his time in the Publications Room as Assistant Business Manager. Sam put down his brief case once a day to pick up a lunch tray. As a first-lunch waiter he still kept his polite manner and unhurried attitude. Along with Sam’s quietness and politeness is the virtue of modesty. Sam was one of the very hardest Entered Blake 1955 Swimming VI; Tennis VI — manager; Glee Club V, VI — personnel manager VI; B Club VI; Waiter VI. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” Bible workers for the Junior class in their money-making projects, but it was not until he accidentally burned the hot dogs at the Waseca game that his classmates realized that he had spent many lonely hours over the hot plate in the corner of the gym. In his senior year Sam took up swimming “to learn how, but he soon showed the ability of a veteran. He managed the outstanding tennis team for two years, and between solos Sam acted as personnel manager for the Glee Club. Luckily for the school, Sam has also brought his personality to groups outside Blake. Members of his church youth program, Camp Lincoln, and the Downtown YMCA have all benefited from one of the best representatives that the school has ever had. 30 SAMBO, UNCLE SAM Preston King Covey, Jr. Enterrd Blake 1954 Football V, VI — manager; Swimming VI; Track VI — manager; Glee Club III, IV. V, VI; Union V, VI - Vice-President V, Secretary VI; Publications III, IV, V, VI — Torch copy editor VI; B Club V, VI; Student Council III, IV, V, VI. “The body of beauty has a spiritual essence uncapturablc except by a devotion which thinks not of self.” Galsworthy Prcs’s character is composed of the books he has read, music he has heard, emotions he has felt, and experiences he has had — all of which have been interpreted by his sharp mind and expressed by his bristling wit. This character may best be discovered in his past passions, his present responsibilities, and his future hopes. In Pres’s younger days (eighth grade marking the end of this period) he was deeply concerned with guns, rifles, pistols, and swords. From these a knowledge and a true passion for World War I, World War II, and hunting was born. He read volumes on Rommel and Hitler, on Prussia and Germany, on ballistics and big game hunting. Having collected somewhat of an arsenal himself, he would often hunt with his dog “Bandit” in the woods by his house and stage mock battles in his basement with thousands of toy soldiers. Presently Prcs’s interests have turned to music and reading. Each step in the growth of his interest in music is clear: moving the record player to his room, joining a record club, and buying bongo drums. His interest in books lies in discovering the ideas of an author which go beyond plot. Pres has taken upon himself many activities and responsibilities at Blake which mirror his greatest attribute; dealing with other people in a unique, comical, and extremely successful fashion. Accompanying this ability, there is within him a deep love of and feeling for other human beings. Prcs’s future is uncertain. Beyond college he wishes to continue to broaden himself in thought and experience, eventually to contribute something worthwhile of himself to mankind. 31 Robert Joseph Crabb, Jr. Entered Blake 1956 Wrestling VI; Track V, VI; Glee Club V, VI; B Club V, VI. “To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.” Johnson “But you never open with fewer than thirteen points — unless, of course, you have a void in three suits; however, if you ...” “Well, if you won’t bid my spades, won’t bid your clubs.” Bob, the disgusted speaker, is one of the Blake seniors who frequented both the bridge table and the honor roll, and he consistently ranked in the upper fourth of the class. Of the many adjectives that may be used to describe Bob’s character accurately, the most appropriate one is “cheerful.” Bob is never in a bad mood, nor docs he seem to have a worry in the world. He must have discovered that indefinable something that enables him to possess such an excellent disposition, for he maintains this cheerfulness at all times. As any of Bob’s wrestling partners or track opponents admit, his strength lies not only in his character. Throughout the winter term he could be found on the wrestling mat mastering another hold or take- down, but in the fall and spring terms it was possible to sec only a blur as Bob sped round and round the track. Be it his friendliness, his cheerfulness, or his ever present dimples, Bob's personality is definitely one of his strongest attributes. Moreover, he carefully directs these facets of his personality towards both sexes — and the opposite is true. Along about Saturday night, a rather large group of select girls assemble to bid on Bob’s fate for the coming weekend. He has relatively little to say in the matter, but welcomes each decision in the same idealistic manner that he accepts everything else. Bob’s plans for the future include Dartmouth College and engineering. If fulfillment of these plans depends on personality, character, intellect, and potential, Bob Crabb will have little trouble leading a rewarding life. CRABBE, BUSTER William Klenert Ecklund Entered Blake 1957 Swimming VI; B Club VI; Debate IV, V, VI. “Every production of genius must be the production of enthusiasm.” Disraeli Wc will miss Bill Ecklund’s face next year, for it was one of those rare ones that never carry a bored expression. Bill’s comrades from the Senior Room and physics class knew that he looked the least bored after tests, discussions, and bridge hands. However, Wild Willy, as the seniors like to call him, handled bridge hands and physics problems well enough to keep his well-known lament fairly infrequent. Bill’s activities at Blake centered around public speaking. Bill was highly respected by the debate teams of the area for his tenacious arguments on Russian Schools, and Labor Unions. As a senior Bill took up dramatics and proved himself a success at making funny faces for gag lines. The blue Ecklund Oldsmobile was conspicuous in the parking lot for two reasons — its horn and its radio. The cow-like tones of the horn drew attention to the portable short-wave transmitter which Bill operates on a Federal license. He developed the interest in the radio through a home-built hi-fi set. Bill has been a great exponent of Mexican traditions since his summer trip south of the Border. Here he became acquainted with Mexican culture but still took time to water-ski. The trip illustrates well the breadth of Bill’s interests in aquatics, photography, golf, and souvenir-hunting. Whether he is at home or away, Bill lives on the lake, and he was skeptical of the benefits of the swimming team when he saw that the pool was too small for water-skiing. Such interesting observations as these should supplement Bill’s mathematics and science aptitudes to make him a colorful engineer. 33 Jeffrey Lynn Emrich Entered Blake 1949 “Many hope the tree may he felled that they may gather chips by the fall.” Fuller Through the subdued and solemn tomes of Mr. Hilliard’s famed harmonics” crashed the backfire of lake-plugs as Emrich’s white bomb” entered the parking lot and squealed into the reserved space in the far corner. Jeff won the ensuing race with the clock often enough to prove his ability as a track star. Despite this battle against time Jeff has acquired three main interests: track, which he practiced even on winter mornings; girls; and his beloved car. He is known for ready information on high-school girls and the application of this knowledge to secure attractive partners for himself at Blake dances. Jeff is a devoted mechanic. His car is perhaps the best example of his ingenuity, for he never fails from day to day to have completely customized some member of that intricate and unstable system of parts which he calls affectionately “my car.” Outside school Jeff spends most of his time skiing, dating, and driving “Go-Karts.” An active member of the Edina Colonial Church, he attends Pilgrim Fellowship and participates in its choir every Sunday. Jeff furthered natural interests he seems to have by spending a summer as an office-boy and baker. This avocation is typical of the wide interests which contribute to the uniqueness of Jeff Emrich’s personality. CHIP 34 Barry Ian Forman Enterrd Blake 1957 Swimming V, VI; Glee Club VI; Dramatics IV, V — student director VI; Union V, VI — president VI; Publications III, IV, V, VI — Torch editor-in-chief VI; B Club V, VI; Debate III, IV, V, VI; Class officer — president VI. CUM LAUDE “In the rime of your life — live!” Saroyan Barry Forman is a multi-faceted person; experience comes his way and, like a white light ray striking an intricately carved crystal, it is dispersed into the many splendors of the spectrum. Whereas many view life as plain and dull as simple white light, Barry perceives within it the magnificence of colorful hues, distinct and in infinite combination, a kaleidoscope of the “experience of living. Barry, to say the least, is dynamic and expressive. He has a flair for art and music—a desire to be caught up in a poetic hand, a power in prose, and “a good whirling weathercock of a brain. He is indeed well equipped to fulfill his principal passion, “In the time of your life—live!” Barry greatly admires Cyrano dc Bergerac, yet one of Cyrano’s qualities he need not envy is that “His sword is half the shears of Fate.” So testifies Barry’s success as a student, a leader, and a master of many interests. Such interests are indicated by his guitar, a subscription to Scientific American, his wealth of literature, an anthology of original verse, his notorious Turkish puzzle ring, a narghile water pipe, his fencing foils, an Optimist Club trophy, an African box, quiver and arrows, and a huge picture of a raging sea. All things from a summer to sailing the Pacific, from quail shooting to chess and bridge, to Cambridge crimson and cobblestones, arc among his desires of the moment. Yet the many elements have an object, as the many widely contrasting colors are resolved into white light: “In the time of your life—live!” Barry has “an obsessive interest in human affairs, plus a certain amount of compassion ... that’s what is good for you, writes Tennessee Williams, and that’s the most important aspect of Barry’s character. It is significant that he chose for his term paper a comprehension of the humanity of Caryl Chessman. People, their convictions, and their problems arc Barry’s central interest. 35 BAR, LITTLE CAESAR Ever since Bob Frey joined the Class of ’61, his ability and perseverance have kept him at the top of his class. The respect of his classmates was evident in his Junior and Senior years when they elected him secretary-treasurer. This is probably the most demanding job which any boy may accept from his class, but Bob proved his ability by the success of the charity drive, last year’s prom, and the Senior gift. Bob’s scholastic achievements, however, have been the high point of his six years at Blake. In addition to his honor roll grades, Bob earned the Blake Spanish Medal in his Junior year. He won this distinction by placing in the top two per cent of the country in the National Spanish Contest. Although Bob covered four years of Spanish in three years, he ranked first in the Minnesota fourth year division of the American Association of Spanish Teachers Contest. Added to this was Bob’s Robert Charles Frey, Jr. Entered Blake 1955 Football VI; Hockey V, VI; Baseball V, VI; Glee Club VI; Dramatics VI; Union V, VI — treasurer VI; Publications VI — chief assistant VI; B Club V, VI — secretary VI; Waiter III, IV, V, VI — kitchen help VI; Class officer — treasurer V, VI. CUM LAUDE “And He scourged the money-changers out of the temple.” Bible greatest scholastic honor, his qualifying as a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Bob’s leadership extends to the athletic field, where he has lettered in football, hockey, and baseball. Hockey stands as his first love, but, if his classmates were not aware of this, they might well believe that Bob held “Ping-pong before all.” Last summer he and Mike Steffcs had an eighty-seven game tournament in which Bob placed first in the late stages. Bob’s extra-curricular activities include the Union, the Glee Club, and the noontime position of kitchen help. In the Union his friends granted him the further distinction of Union Treasurer. For several summers he has worked as a plaster tender and grain shovcler. Bob has developed in almost every field, and his well-rounded personality will make him a leader wherever he goes. 36 BOBBY, JR. Richard Gilmore Entered Blake 1957 Swimming IV, V, VI; Baseball VI; Dramatics IV, V, VI — student director VI; Publications V, VI — Torch copy editor VI; Debate III, IV, V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI. “He who never leaves his own country is full of prejudice.” Goldoni Humanity has a need. The need is for men of thought, serious and profound. The need is for men of courage and eloquence. The need is for men of spirits “bound in triple brass”—men to weather the storms of opposition and the corruption of time. The need, in short, is for men who arc individuals, the citadels of tradition, the catapults of progress, the men who make the world go ’round. Rick Gilmore is such an individual. In the classroom and out he has displayed an original and active mind. Ahead lies the challenge of law study and a career in that field. As debater, actor, and chapel speaker Rick has dramatized the progressive qualities of his mind; in his expression is the color, conviction, and movement of his thought. More important is the fact that Rick has the courage of his conviction and a frank and granite spirit. Also essential to an individual arc his human qualities, which provide ties and common grounds between him and his fellows and his responsibility for and interest in those about him. Last spring Rick qualified for a place in a program established to promote greater understanding between nations, the Experiment in International Living. Under this program he spent a summer with a German family. While broadening himself and enhancing his “joic dc vivre,” Rick developed bonds of friendship and mutual understanding with his European family. It is also necessary to recognize the humor of life, and, as the just and the unjust, Rick’s intellect and sense of humor go hand in hand, gathering for him many and various friends and equipping him to sustain friendship, respect, and personal buoyancy and flexibility. So testifies his scope of interests, from travel to tropical fish, sailing to Sorbonne, literature, the arts, swimming, the stock market, school affairs, the contemplative and the raucous. Coupled with his good nature is the common spirit shared by all Blake students. 37 RICK, MAURICE, TINY Michael David Goldner Entered Blake 1955 Football V, VI; Hockey IV, V, VI — co-captain VI, allconference V, VI; Track VI; Golf IV, V. VI; Glee Club III, IV, V; Dramatics V, VI — business manager VI; Publications IV, V, VI — Call O' Pan copy editor VI; B Club IV, V, VI. “For men may come and men may go, but I go on forever.” Tennyson For six years Mike has concerned himself with the betterment of Blake. His contributions have been greatest in arhletics and extracurricular activities. Mike has always stood out in golf, football, and hockey. In his junior year he was elected a member of the M.I.S.L. All-Conference Team; at the end of the 1959-60 season, he was chosen co-captain of this year’s team, a fitting reward for three years of devotion to hockey. Mike has spent most of his extracurricular time on Publications and Dramatics. After a year of Torch work he was appointed Copy Editor for Call O’ Pan. In his junior and senior years Mike was the Publicity and Business Manager of the Dramatics Association. As a junior Mike was the Private School Co-Chairman of the Teens Against Polio program. He continued his T.A.P. work in the capacity of Co-Chairman of the Hennepin County Area. The success which this program realized was a fine tribute to Mike’s unceasing efforts. At dances and Glee Club concerts Mike’s musical LITTLE MIKE, MIGUELITO interests have become known to all. The writer of the Jazz Corner for the Torch, he became Blake’s foremost authority on jazz. Mike has been working with drums for six years and has made himself an expert on the “skins.” He furthers his musical interests by collecting record albums, and he now has a collection worth more than $350. Mike’s motto is A girl in every town—with one true love in Texas. Despite merciless kidding about his many “loves throughout the country, Mike invariably attends the Blake dances. Whether his date has been brought across state lines is unimportant when one secs that he has in arm one of the sharpest girls present. Since Mike’s greatest attribute is his sincerity, his classmates know that they arc welcome to sit down with him at any time to talk seriously about any subject. They arc always assured of receiving his honest opinion, and Mike is similarly assured of being remembered and appreciated for his warmth. 38 John Stag Hanson Entered Blake 1954 Wrestling III, IV, V, VI —captain VI; Track V, VI; Glee Club III, IV, V, VI; Dramatics IV, V, VI — student director VI; Union VI; Publications VI; B Club III, IV, V, VI; Waiter VI. “Neither rhyme nor reason.” Shakespeare Hans” is best known among the seniors as a wrestler, for he is a truly great one, but few people realize that he has more than a casual interest in dramatics, especially motion pictures. An inspiring producer-director, John has followed the movie industry since fifth grade, when he bought a movie projector and A Lost World” (starring Wallace Beery) to begin his cinematic career. He has developed his interest by reading the books (Film as Art) and magazines (Variety) of this complex business and by visiting studios to watch the filming of a television series. John’s knowledge of new and old movies, which he classifies conscientiously in a card catalogue, is a source of amazement to those who do not know him well. His habit of criticizing all shows as Great! The best I’ve seen yet!” is a sore point with those who do. Most of the seniors know of John’s pool table (few of them have not left their mark on it) and the hospitality of his home. His part as Benny Southstrcet in “Guys and Dolls” brought out his love of singing, his spontaneous laugh, and his ability to perform. Hans has seriously considered the law profession; his dramatic bent should make him a most interesting courtroom spectacle. As captain of the wrestling team, a hugger” for five years, and owner of the team’s mascot, Niki,” John made very clear to the rest of the team the importance of a desire to win. He wrestled a discourag-ingly large number of captains from other teams but still pinned two of his men in record times of 14 and 18 seconds. Wrestling is typical of John’s desire to do his best. 39 HANS, JOHNNY David Me Conway Hazen A quiet determination followed Dave Hazen through his daily classes. He might sit for half a period while an exciting controversy raged about him; then, with one short comment, he would provide the key to the whole discussion. Although his silence might have been interpreted as a minor fault, his fine contributions have to be considered a major virtue. Dave is not a natural athlete, but the same qualities which marked him as a good student carried over into this phase of his school life. His hard work in swimming and track helped not only these teams, but also Dave; the result was his development into a proficient athlete. Dave, a member of the Order of DeMolay, has achieved the Degree of Chevalier. He loves wilderness canoe camping and spent four summers in the Superior-Quctico area. He hopes to work at YMCA Camp Me-nogyn during his fifth. All Dave’s character is not as quiet as his manner. His bright red shoes and peculiar socks, one green and the other red, give a hint of a happy and perhaps an eccentric attitude. Dave’s real character became apparent to one classmate when “Huz drove his friend home one afternoon. As Dave started to talk about his interest in architecture, he projected amazing warmth and enthusiasm; he told of the houses he had designed and of his wish to major in architecture and civil engineering at a small eastern college. As he approached his passenger’s street, he brushed aside the offer to walk the remaining distance and turned down to his friend’s house, drove up the driveway, and pulled slowly into the garage to let him out. Then, with a friendly goodby, Dave backed absent-mindedly out over the grass, probably with thoughts of mile-high skyscrapers running through his mind. 40 HUZ, PHOSPHORESCENT Charles Arthur Hoffman Entered Blake 1953 Debate III, IV, V, VI — secretary VI. “Eloquence is the child of knowledge.” Disraeli Charlie is one of those boys who, by their self-confidence and unparalleled personalities, make Blake a fascinating place. One of Chuck’s unique attributes is his staggering vocabulary; another is his car. He spends a lot of his time thinking about how wonderful his Kharmann Ghia is, but realizes resignedly that it doesn’t have enough horsepower to knock down even a little pillar. A third is his car pool, at whom he bellows in his profound moments of early morning, “Don’t rev your motor at me, clod!” Fourth is a characteristic which really sets him apart from all the other members of his class. Through his debate research Charlie has learned to find his way around the Minneapolis Public Library better than anyone else in the city. Chuck spends most of his week-ends there trying to dig up clever information for the debates of the following week. He debated for four years and under Mr. F.idc’s coaching progressed so far along the road to good debate technique that the other debaters elected him Debating Secretary. Fifth through eleventh arc Charlie’s outside interests. He regards them with great gravity. Chuck plays golf often and feelingly during the spring and summer with his friends from the Edina Car Pool. After observing his bridge game, many of the seniors asked him why he hadn’t written a book about his style — or at least read one. Charlie’s interest in photography was so great that he took all the candid pictures for the Call O’Pan. Folk music, teaching Sunday school, and sleek vests to rest his camera on arc three more of Chuck’s unusual inclinations. Like the other eight, they made him a most well-rounded and stimulating classmate. 41 HOFFY, GROVEL William Allan Jacobs Entered Blake 1956 Basketball VI; Golf V, VI; Glee Club VI; Dramatics VI; B Club V, VI; Waiter IV. V. VI. CUM LAUDE “Awake, arise, or be forever fallow!” Milton Whether deriving the formula for the expansion of a binomial, edging out all contenders in the waiter race, or making a resounding bill of seven no-trump, Bill was in the heart of student life. His greatest contribution was his scholastic achievement. He not only achieved high honors in his studies, but also distinguished himself in mathematics and Spanish. His quick wit, especially as it pertained to math and science, was one of his greatest assets. Bill was equally avid in sports and extracurricular work. Outside of school, Bill did everything from teach- ing Sunday school to working for the YMCA to preparing pizza and malts for The Friday Night Bridge Club. He is characterized by a friendly smile, an open challenge in any competitive field, and a passion for cheese dips. His hobbies include a chemistry lab, a guitar, and a pretty good game of golf. Best of all, his house is always open and is frequently a rendezvous point where good friends assemble. Jake intends to go to Carlcton, where he will major in biochemistry. Whether he realizes this ambition, Bill’s fundamental drive to excel in any undertaking will be a most helpful asset. JAKE, CRUSHER Stephen Charles Johnson Entered Blake 1957 Swimming III, IV, V, VI; B Club III, IV, V, VI. Though this is madness there be method in’t.” Shakespeare Steve Johnson is probably the quietest member of this year’s senior class. However, his occasional comments arc always appropriate. Perhaps one reason for Steve’s quietness is the fact that he is rarely in the Senior Room during his free periods; he is almost always in the library studying. His consistent marks indicate his hard work in academic pursuits. Steve’s hobbies are varied, but he spends most of his time on three particular sports. In swimming Steve lettered four years as a diver for the team. During the spring and summer he takes tennis lessons in order to improve his game. His favorite hobby, however, is figure skating. He has practiced for two and one-half years and has been a member of the Figure Skating Club of Minneapolis for one and one-half years. So interested is Steve in this sport that he practices about ten hours a week. During the summer he spends his mornings at the Ice Center. Steve is also an active member in the Pilgrim Fellowship Youth Group of the Wayzata Community Church. This is another time-consuming activity which Steve manages to keep in his busy schedule. Steve wishes to go to the University of Colorado next fall. He is still undecided as to the course he will major in. Blake has given to Steve the background for the future; now his persistent effort will hold him on that level which has been well established here. 43 SCUBA David Waiter Kittams Entered Blake 1957 Wrestling III, IV, V, VI — 112-pound champ VI; Union V, VI; Publications V, VI — Call O' Pan editor-in-chief VI; B Club III, IV, V, VI; Waiter III. IV, V, VI. CUM LAUDE “What, me worry?” A. E. Neuman “Do you think we’ll have a physics test this week, huh?” “Will that math test be an absolute bun?” You can bet your last rubber nickel that’s Kittams, fit to be tied over something or other. Tiger was the senior class’s greatest worrier, but very little of his worrying was taken seriously, because Dave usually managed to remain unscathed in his academic pursuits. Perhaps that's because no matter how much he worried, he was inherently a good student and was always ranked in the top seven eighths of his class. Dave is a native of Yellowstone National Park. He came to Blake in ninth grade and since that time has been living in Minneapolis with his grandmother. During his four years here one thing was clear: Dave traditionally went one step further than he had to go. This was true in wrestling, where he has often been matched against boys weighing more than he docs. Dave was undefeated in conference matches in his sophomore year and was runner-up for the all-conference wrestling team as a junior. Doing that little extra in Publications has earned him an enviable reputation: Dave has spent many an hour worrying over the Call O’ Pan, of which he is Editor-in-Chief. Outside of school Dave is particularly interested in radio as a hobby. Dave doesn’t have a radio set in Minneapolis, but when he goes back to Omaha, where his parents now live, he can devote more time to being a ham. Dave, a member of the youth group at Plymouth Congregational Church, is the Senior High Representative to its Religious Education Board. By going one step farther than he has to both in school and out, in social, academic, extracurricular, and athletic pursuits, Dave really need not worry. Although he is undecided as to the field he wishes to pursue, one can be reasonably sure that Dave will carry his philosophy into whatever field he chooses and that he will always find people who more than welcome his talents. TIGER 44 Ronald Allan Lifson Entered Blake 1957 Golf V, VI; B Club V, VI; Debate III, IV, V, VI. “Judge of a man by his questions rather than by his answers.” Voltaire Whenever a call for a hand of bridge arises in the Senior Room, Ron Lifson will most likely be the person most eager to participate. More often than not, he and his partner will win that hand, and, much as Ron’s opponents dislike admitting the fact, “Liffy” has extraordinary skill in the game. Ron’s abilities arc by no means limited to card playing. In his senior year he attained a superior scholastic record and was usually among the top five in the class. His talent in history, from ancient to contemporary, was phenomenal. The activity in which Ron has excelled the most is Debate. His ability to convey ideas easily and effectively in speaking explains his proficiency in forensics and his attaining the N.F.L. Rank of Distinction, the highest award a high school debater can receive. In the spring Ron’s interests turned to the Blake golf team. His consistent, smooth swing was one of the reasons for the caliber of the varsity golfers. Ron also bowls, and he finished the season in a Tuesday night league last year with a 185 average. Along with his interest in debating is a desire to learn about current events, and Ron was probably the best-read senior in the class in this area. His opponents learned more than once that Ron’s views were usually supported with sound evidence. This is just a part of the great admiration for Ron Lifson among those who know him. 45 LIFFY, SAL James Keith Lindsay Entered Blake 1955 Hockey V, VI; Golf IV, V, VI —captain V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI. The measure of a man’s life is the well spending of it, and not the length.” Plutarch In every senior class many of the boys who frequent the Senior Room did so noisily and destructively, but Jim Lindsay was not one of them. Ever since he entered Blake in the seventh grade, he has been one of the quietest and calmest members of the class. Jim is an athlete who never loses his temper on or off the athletic field. A conscientious student, Jim brought up his grades considerably from his junior year. If you arc lucky enough to know him well, you will find him a loyal and honest friend. His integrity is one of his outstanding qualities. Jim is one of the finest golfers ever to come to Blake. For two seasons he was captain of the golf team. Perhaps it was his proficiency with golf clubs that helped to make him a standout in hockey. Jim has many interesting outside activities. In the fall he frequently hunts grouse, pheasant, and ducks; at other times of the year he pursues rare coins. A midwest college will gain from Jim’s graduation a quiet but valuable member of the student body. JAMES K. POLK, LITTLE GUN Charles Fridolf Lundholm Entered Blake 1953 Football IV, V, VI; Basketball V, VI — captain VI; Baseball IV, V. VI; Glee Club III, IV. V, VI — president VI; Dramatics V; Union V, VI — treasurer V; Publications V, VI — Torch feature editor VI; Athletic Association officer — vice-president V, president VI; B Club IV, V, VI — vice-president VI; Waiter III, IV, V, VI. ‘Til not budge an inch.” Shakespeare “Hallo! shouts Chuck as he enters the Senior Room on Friday morning. “I sure do like my weekends.” To him the weekend means a date and Saturday morning bowling, as well as time to relax and catch up on his work. Saturday or Sunday afternoon he always spends watching a televised sporting event. During the week Chuck was very busily engaged in school activities. His interest in singing was obvious from his participation in the Glee Club for four years and his election as president. He extended this interest into Dramatics by joining the chorus of “Guys and Dolls and “Finian’s Rainbow.” The already-mentioned enthusiasm for television games betrays Chuck’s athletic interests. He likes all sports and was a member of three varsity teams. Chuck kept his well-known pugnacity under control during athletic contests, however, and remained a good sportsman always. The Blake Union was formed for boys like Chuck who always express their interest in school affairs by their comments at Union meetings. Many were the evenings when the discussion went beyond the doors of the library, for Chuck ami others nearly always continued the arguments which were brought up during the meetings. It is characteristic of Chuck to form careful but inflexible opinions. When he feels strongly about something, everyone knows it, and anyone who talks with him will have no doubt about where Chuck stands on an issue. His contributions to student debates were nearly always thought-provoking. Chuck is interested in teaching ami coaching. His interests and the knowledge which he has gained so effectively at Blake make Chuck a fine example of the well-rounded boy which this school tries to develop. 47 LUNDY, CARLOS Thomas George Mayer Any student who has been delayed in getting out of the lunchroom after eating has surely seen a four-wheeled cart come whipping out of the kitchen to catch an unlucky straggler in the leg. The operator was Maestro Mayer, hurrying to finish his job as kitchen helper. In his two years at Blake Tom increased the spirit of the school tremendously. His loyalty in attending almost every social and athletic event set an example for all to follow. While in school he took his studying as seriously as his job. Tom played guard for the junior varsity football team and did an exceptionally fine job. He even wants to be a college football guard and persists in the belief that he is not too small. Tom also tried out for the swimming team, and his red hair streaming through the water at high speed became a familiar sight. In his junior year Tom helped arrange the Junior Dance and Entered Blake 1959 Swimming VI; Track VI; Union VI; B Club VI; Waiter V, VI —kitchen help VI. “And in the beginning . . .” Bible finally assisted in the successful Junior-Senior Prom. Outside school Tom has still more accomplishments which demonstrate his friendly personality and ability. He joined his church youth group as a junior and became president a year later. During the Minnesota Educational Association weekend, Tom went to New York with the Methodist United Nations Seminar from Minnesota. He has already decided to attend Hamline University and enter the ministry. Tom is an excellent dancer. After an evening with Tom, a girl’s first remark is usually, “I could have danced all night.” At home Tom finds all sorts of constructive projects for his spare time. He is an unusually good cook with cranberry relish a specialty. With so many interests and capabilities — football, speedy waiting, fast swimming, and just being a “good-time Joe” — Tom’s personality and attitude have contributed vastly to his class. MAESTRO Charles Edward Meech Entered Blake 1951 Football V, VI — co-captain VI, all-conference VI; Swimming V; Baseball IV, V, VI; Glee Club IV; Dramatics V, VI —stage manager VI; Publications IV; B Club IV, V, VI — president VI. Fortune is not on the side of the faint-hearted.” Sophocles One of the better rounded members of the Senior Class, Charlie Meech has asserted himself in many fields. In athletics, Charlie has proved himself to lie a valuable leader, fierce competitor, and a true sportsman. During the fall, he was co-captain of the football team: his outstanding ability at ccntcr-line-backer and offensive tackle earned him a position on both the defensive and offensive 1961 M.l.S.L. All-Conference team. Charlie was also awarded the Glcnn-Wonson Football Trophy, which is presented to the player who shows the greatest improvement. In his junior year, Charlie lettered in both swimming and baseball. In addition to his being a fine leader in athletics, Charlie has shown a marked interest in extra-curricular activities. Last year Charlie was elected president of the “IV Club. Devoting much time and energy, he has created a greater emphasis on checrlcading and “B” Club functions in his capacity as president. As stage manager in this year’s dramatics presentation, “Finian’s Rainbow,” Charlie was required to spend many hours building the scenes. The results of his work were a realistic and unique setting. Although Charlie is not a verbose person, he gave one of the finest chapel speeches of the year. Outside of school, Charlie enjoys hunting, going to parties, and driving his Volkswagen. Skiing is also one of his favorite pastimes, and he is considered by all the best skier in the class. He has combined a friendly and warm personality with his industrious attitude and will be highly regarded in whatever he docs. CHUCK, BIG RED 49 Terrance Neil Meyers Entered Blake 1957 Wrestling VI; Track VI; B Club VI. “Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are, and doing things as they ought to be done.” Stowe Terry’s honesty ami ability to make friends earned him great respect from the senior class. This friendliness, which is so characteristic of “Ter,” definitely extends to the opj)ositc sex. Terry made his contributions to Blake in a way which typified his modesty. He was often busy with an important project — like scouring walls himself — to set an example for underclassmen, but he rarely took credit for these accomplishments. Terry’s reliability has earned him several positions of honor outside of school. He is an ex-president of the youth group at his church and now serves as treasurer. Terry was elected President of the Wayzata Country Club youth organization after many years of hard work on its Teen-Age Board and special committees. This was Terry’s second year of wrestling. Just as his first year was occupied by careful attention to fundamentals, his second was known for tenaciously successful wrestling against larger boys. Terry also plays golf, hockey, and baseball. Since he lives on Lake Minnetonka, his first love in sports is a natural one: water-skiing. During his free moments in the summer, he zips behind his boat on one ski to harass the unlucky fishermen who cross his path. Terry’s ambition to become a patent lawyer will require years of hard study at the University of Minnesota. He will accomplish that as he does everything else which he sets his sights on. The seniors will always remember the red-haired boy whose devotion wras so great that he took No-Doz tablets to stay awake and study. TER 50 Thomas Dean Meyers Entered Blake 1957 Baseball VI; B Club VI. “There’s the humor of it.” Shakespeare Since he entered Blake as a freshman, Tom has become known as “fun to be with.” Both in school and out he has gained many friends through his humor and willingness to listen to other people’s problems and to help solve them. Tom is the aggressive half of the locker room “arguments between the “Meyer twins,” yet he has become one of the leaders in his church youth program because of his sincerity. In the fall Tom alternates between study and touch football, and on the lower field he helps to maintain the levity of the game. The winter is the time for Tom’s hockey. He has lettered both in this sport and in baseball, his spring sjjorts love. Until he injured his arm, Tom was intensely interested in pitching. Tom wants to attend college in Wisconsin, where he hopes to study liberal arts before pursuing patent law. He expects to obtain a degree as a patent lawyer. Tom is sure to succeed in this unique field because of his willingness to listen and learn. 51 ROBIN HOOD Creighton James Mitchell Entered Blake 1959 Wrestling VI; Baseball VI; B Club VI. “God hangs the greatest weights on the smallest wires.” Bacon Creighton entered Blake as a junior and quickly adapted himself to student life. For example, “Mitch found that history was his favorite subject, so he spent many mornings before chapel studying at the senior table for the day’s test. Although Creighton was one of the smaller boys in the senior class, he had the basic coordination of an athlete, and he proved it by his achievements in bowling. When he lived in St. Louis, Missouri, he bowled a perfect game and gained newspaper recognition for his feat. Since then Creighton has kept his average at about 175 anti has promise of becoming a champion bowler. Creighton also lettered this year in wrestling. Again his coordination was obvious as he became a proficient wrestler in three months. Mitch’s other athletic interests include baseball. His favorite position is pitcher, and for his size he throws a mean fast ball. During the summer Creighton spends most of his time delivering check-printing machines for his father’s business. He uses the remaining part of the day to play league ball for the local club and to polish his bowling form. Mitch also finds time to spend on his car, a ’61 Plymouth which he decided to buy after going through two TR-3’s. He hopes to customize moderately his latest purchase. Creighton’s friends first saw him in the morning as he squeezed into chapel as the doors were being closed. They found that it was easy to get along with Mitch if they watched out for his fast ball and refused to bowl with him. Now they wish him the best of luck. MITCH 52 Peter Pflaum Entered Blake 1948 Wrestling V, VI; Track IV, V, VI — co-captain VI; Dramatics V; B Club IV, V, VI. “Either I will find a way, or I will make one.” Sidney On entering the senior room on a Thursday morning, one normally could find a blcary-cycd, gray-haired senior sprawled out on a broken-down sofa making acid comments on the upcoming biology test. This was Pete Pflaum, better known as “Zippy” because of his speed as a track sprinter. Pete was perhaps the wittiest member of the class: his somewhat sarcastic humor and his abrupt speech made him the center of senior room bull sessions. His friendliness and his ability as a wrestler also kept him in close contact with his classmates. Directly contrasting this casualness and light attitude while with his many friends was Pete’s determina- tion in athletics. Despite a football injury in his sophomore year which kept him from participating in that sport, “Zippy” lettered in both wrestling and track. His fierce strength on the mat made him one of the team’s top men, and as a sprinter and relay man in track Pete displayed his skill and leadership as cocaptain his senior year. “Zippy” further displayed his love for association with strength and brute force in out-of-school activities. As a horseman he has won many ribbons, and during the summer he has worked at Woodhill Country Club and at the State Fair in caring for horses. For a pet he has a strong, hard-headed goat, the playing with which might explain Pete’s graying hair. ZIP, HAM 53 Malcolm Richard Pfunder Entered Blake 1952 Glee Club III; Union V, VI — president VI; Waiter IV, V, VI; Class Officer — vice-president VI; Debate III, IV, V, VI — president VI. CUM LAUDE “Thought is the seed of action.” Emerson After three years of contributing disgusting puns to the conversation at the waiters’ tables, Sandy Pfunder is graduating. He will leave behind such vivid impressions of his humor as the chick who contemplates an orange in its nest with, “Lookit the orange marmalade.” When not forcing his humor on a captive audience of underclass waiters, Sandy was at one of the decrepit senior room bridge tables making fantastic bids. His third haunt was the hollow side of the rostrum where, between jokes, he bettered his National Forensic League status. Presidency of the Blake Debate Team and accumulation of several awards for declamation have but insured Sandy’s power to retain his listeners. A member of many organizations, Sandy has been president and treasurer of the youth group of Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, co-chairman of the Mini-kahda Club Teen-Age Committee, and Drivcr-at-Large for the Edina Car Pool. Not wishing to be mistaken for the driver of a fire engine in a hurry, Sandy maintained a speed unique to Blake Road: 291 , miles per hour. Through all these activities, Sandy’s excellent grades improved, contrary to the usual trend. His calmness at crucial events made unnecessary the foaming action” pills which bear his name. Sandy’s future is undecided, but his other “contribution” to the waiters, the Grubby Tie Contest, will set him apart from his fellows in whatever he docs. Anyone confronted by a redhead with a purple bouquet” will know for certain that it is just Pfunder and his terrible necktie. 4 I 54 SANDY, PUNDER, MURP Ralph Lewis Read II Entered Blake 1955 Basketball VI; B Club VI. CUM LAUDE “Why is my pain perpetual?” Bible If you arc ever introduced to Ralph Read, the first thing you will probably notice about him is his six-foot-four height. It is not until you get to know him that you find that his depth outmcasurcs his size. Scholastically, Ralph was without a doubt one of the giants of the class. In addition to maintaining a high position for himself on the honor roll, he received the highest mark in the class on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and first prize in the National Spanish Examination. It is a well-known fact among Ralph’s friends that his sarcastic wit is his pride and joy. The Voltaire of the Senior Class, Ralph has the rare ability to milk a laugh from almost any situation while keeping the humor dry. Classmates have learned to think twice before being led into an argument with Ralph, for his pointed, persistent arguments have whittled many a verbal opponent down in size. Although Ralph spends much of his time sharpening himself mentally, he is an avid participant in Blake basketball and track, and he has developed a mean game of tennis on the side. If you don’t sec Ralph in a Blake game, there is a good chance you’ll hear him, screaming his loudest in the midst of the crowd. Ralph, in addition to being an astute bridge player anti lover of classical music, is an eager student of the sciences. His spare-time loves, experimenting wildly in his home lab and reading voraciously Scientific American, indicate a bright future for Ralph in the field of technology. 55 WALPHY, DODGE Stephen Donald Richards Entered Blake 1954 Waiter IV, V, VI. “Men of few words are the best men.' Shakespeare Steve is one of the calmest and quietest seniors in his class; he never seems to lose his poise. While his classmates arc panicking, Steve gives them assurance and says, “He can’t possibly give us a test today.” Underneath this unruffled appearance is a person of strong character and determination who carries out his plans methodically and carefully. Last summer Steve and a friend went to Europe by themselves, and Steve showed his resourcefulness by finding his way over the Continent without a guide or an interpreter. Seasoned travelers make Paris hotel reservations three months in advance, but Steve arrived in Paris one day and found accommodations for that very evening. Steve’s work outside Blake is carried on all year ’round. He is president of his church youth group; he has sailed in many sailboat races on Lake Minnetonka; and he loves to waterski. Steve is a member of the Explorer Scouts and took a trip with them to Wyoming two summers ago. Ever since Steve entered Blake in the sixth grade, he has been a boy of Blake tradition, and his working as a waiter supported one of the most respected of customs. Steve has many friends; but most important, he is friends with himself. What he docs he does because within himself he feels it is right. STEVE 56 Harvey Roger Royce Entered Blake 1956 Football IV, V, VI — co-captain VI, all-conference VI; Hockey VI — manager; Track V, VI; Glee Club III, V, VI — business manager VI; Dramatics IV, V, VI — co-president VI; Union VI; Publications V, VI — photography editor VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Class Officer — secretary-treasurer IV. “As my strength was then, even as is my strength now.” Bible Roger’s ability to make friends and to show leadership has made him a popular and respected member of his class. These qualities of leadership, hearty school spirit, and talent in football led the gridders to a near conference championship. Evidently the rest of the team and the M.I.S.L. coaches recognized his usefulness, for they placed him on the offensive and defensive All-Conference Football teams and voted him the Williams Football Trophy for being “the best football player of the season. Rog threw the discus for the track team just as conscientiously and placed in the annual M.I.S.L. Track Meet. Roger proved himself a capable organizer of both homework and hockey. Biology and the management of the hockey team during his senior year were Rog at his best. Harv’s most well-known pursuit is music. He has added his voice, one of the finest in the school, to the Glee Club and “Guys and Dolls.” His encore of “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat made the second night of the Dramatics musical a memorable one. At home Rog confronts guests with stereo speakers dangling from every corner and tells them over the racket that he likes his music “audible. Roger’s eccentricities were two. First, he was the last one into a chapel scat because he always forgot his sweater and had to borrow one, though he would not be seen out of school without a shiny vest. The second amused the seniors, for they enjoyed his sudden appearance at the mention of a party, whether it be weeks or years ahead. Harv regularly crawled out of the woodwork to put his name on the list and make a doubtful contribution to the planning. 57 ROLLO B., BLACKBEARD Walter Robert Schmidt Entered Blake 1954 Track VI — manager; Glee Club III; Dramatics V, VI —student director VI; Publications VI; B Club VI; Waiter VI. It makes us or it mars us.” Shakespeare The best way to examine Bob’s personality is to consider his wide range of interests, which cover academics to dramatics. His participation in football, golf, waiting, and dramatics, his placement in the Merit Scholarship program, and his constant concern with school life showed that Bob had a great deal of that intangible — school spirit. Bob, however, did not confine this energy to school alone. The waiters marveled at the fantastic plans he laid for the week-end, not all of which centered around his duties as Vice-President of the Wayzata Country Club Teen Board. During the summer he also worked at Abbott Hospital to broaden himself. A very cynical pessimism appears in one of Bob’s admittedly favorite pastimes, arguing. He will often open a verbal dispute for its own sake, rather than for the establishment of some point. Exceptions to these “pointless arguments were his attempts to form a student union. Bob should find this talent useful in his career of architecture if he wants to persuade clients to accept his radical designs. Bob was active in Dramatics for two years. He played major supporting roles in “Guys and Dolls” and “Finian’s Rainbow. His parts as Harry the Horse and Senator Rawkins showed true type-casting. Bob’s most obvious attainment was scholastic. His record in Physical Science and superior score in the National Merit Qualifying Test point to future success in college and in his architecture. 58 BEAU-SCHMIDT, HARRY John Charles Seed Entered Blake 1956 Football VI; Basketball V. VI; Baseball V, VI; Union IV, V, VI; Publications V, VI — Torch associate editor VI; B Club V, VI; Second hand book store, V, VI — secretary V, treasurer VI; Class Officer — secretary-treasurer III: president IV; Student Council V. VI — head boy VI. CUM I.AUDE “The head and not the tail.” Bible Although Jack Seed was a holder of many extracurricular posts, his most important contributions came simply as a unifying force within the school. For example, Jack can sec all sides of a problem, and can solve it in a way which is best for everyone. Yet all those who have met him know of his lightly sarcastic sense of humor. Jack used both these talents to Blake’s advantage. As Head Boy Jack strengthened the Student Council by bringing together people with opposite opinions and resolving their differences. Since he loves to discuss anything, he particularly enjoyed Union meetings, in which the members bring up and look into some of the problems facing Blake. Jack’s observations often led to a practical solution of the matter under discussion. Jack has participated in the Union since he was a sophomore. Jack was an im| ortant member of the Torch Board anti the Second-Hand Bookstore. He was a fine example of an “all-around student: his name appeared on the honor roll just as often as it did on rosters of athletic teams. Jack, a first-honor student, lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. As he added his intangible something to these teams, Jack Seed showed the leadership that made him a valuable contributor to all aspects of Blake. 59 STOMPER. IVE, H. B. Hans Jorg Tidick When Hans Tidick came to Blake from Bielefeld, Germany, he was a complete stranger to the school and its students, but he adjusted to Blake and established a wide reputation in less than a week. He has shown sharp wit, great enthusiasm for his new school, and outstanding ability in many fields. Hans’ interests were very inclusive and ranged from Glee Club to the Union, In all of them he developed—and candidly offered— new and practical ideas. Whether suggesting or just conversing, Hans talks with combined humor and seriousness. The other seniors learned to think out carefully what they were about to say, because Hans quietly recorded “pet phrases and interesting idioms and used them all in later conversations. Hans once told his debate opponents that they were flying a little high” and that they should “come back to earth.” His control of the English language is almost as good as that of a native American—and his spelling is even better. Hans hopes to study English further and teach it. He also speaks fluent French and reveals that he thinks in both English and German when he is asked to quote German sayings. Han’s abilities arc not all linguistic, for he showed surprising talent in Debating and Dramatics. With a deep voice and smooth manner as “Woody, Hans charmed the audience during the performance of “Fin-ian’s Rainbow.” As Hans came with hundreds of foreign students, he must also leave with them. Although he has been here a relatively short time, his enthusiasm and humor will long be remembered by his American classmates. Hans Tidick has been “flying high” himself and will continue to do so. 60 HANS. WOODY, TEEDICK John Dudley Tobin Entered Blake 1955 Wrestling V, VI; Glee Club V; B Club V, VI; Waiter V, VI; Debate III, IV. “Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.” Thackeray John is a seldom outspoken young man who is willing to work hard without demanding credit or praise for his efforts. His honor-roll grades have given the Class of ’61 a much-needed boost in their united effort to overtake the eighth grade in scholastic rank. In addition, John’s achievement has placed him high in several contests, including the Twin Cities Classical Club’s annual Caesar translation contest, the National High School Mathematics Contest, and the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Tobc qualified as a Finalist under the latter program. In achieving these goals, John has helped to dispel the “egghead concept of the exceptional student. He has wrestled at 135 pounds for two years, and his opponents have nearly always outweighed him. John has proved with his skillful takedowns and switches that size is not the only measure of wrestling ability. His major athletic interest, however, is skiing, and when the snow doesn’t come to Minneapolis, John goes to the snow. Last winter, despite a broken collarbone suffered in wrestling, he journeyed north of Duluth for cross-country skiing. This fondness for the “boards” is one reason for John’s desire to attend Dartmouth. John’s Sunday garb, that of an acolyte at St. Mark’s Cathedral, is quite different from his everyday dress. As a waiter, of course, he is required to wear the most disreputable tie in his wardrobe. John has demonstrated great skill, not only in his choice of ties, but also in his ability to match these tics with an extremely motley variety of colored shirts. This gives good indication that if John docs study architecture, the homes in Minneapolis may some day be more eyecatching than they are today. 61 TOBE, DUDLEY NIGHTSHADE Frank Joseph Seidl III Entered Blake 1951 Golf V, VI: Glee Club III, IV, V, VI; Dramatics V, VI — student director VI; B Club V, VI; Debate V, VI. “For they conquer who believe they can.” Virgil A cheerful fellow appeared in the Senior Room about 8:35 every morning, and his pleasant smile at that hour identified him as Frank Seidl. Frank has the ability to impress everyone with his friendliness, and for this reason he acquired the friendship of all the senior class. In his senior year Frank considered himself very fortunate, for he greatly enjoyed all four courses he carried. He developed distinct attachments for two subjects, and his habit of checking out Bailey, Beard, and Muzzey for American history was as characteristic as his smile. With his interest for reading came a liking for debating, an opportunity for Frank to argue to his heart’s content over serious contemporary problems. Frank’s biggest thrill occurred in 1958, when his parents toured eight European countries with him. He visited the French Riviera, took a trip down the Rhine River, and stayed in the Swiss town of Intcrlachen, which contained friendly inhabitants, good food, and a small gambling hall. Frank, however, was not allowed his other interests, such as bridge, to interfere with his scholastic record, and he has attained honors consistently on a monthly basis. There is still another side to Frank—his athletic ability. During the summer he practices at Minikahda and has been on the varsity golf team for two years. During the winter he hangs up his golf bag and takes down his bowling bag, and his average at Biltmorc Lancs is as impressive as his standing in golf. If Frank continues to diversify and develop his interests in this way, he will achieve his goals. STOOGE 62 Michael William Steffes Entered Blake 1958 Football V, VI; Basketball V, VI; Baseball V, VI — captain VI; Union V, VI — vice-president V: Publications V, VI — Torch sports editor VI; B Club V, VI — treasurer V; Waiter IV, V, VI — kitchen help V, head waiter VI; Class Officer — president V; Student Council VI; Boy’s State Representative V. CUM LAUDE “He did eat bread continually all the days of his life.” Bible Mike Steffes is somewhat of a paradox. He has contributed to almost every phase of Blake life, yet he has gained friends outside the school and was one of the friendliest boys ever to go to Boys’ State. Mike was a successful student, athlete, and leader; he compiled a superior record—in only three years. Each boy added something to Blake, cither in an unmeasurable or tangible way, and only rarely would the contribution be both. Mike was the exception. As he worked on his math, the Torch, or basketball shots, he made those around him happy. The result was a lightened work load for others Mike’s tangible contributions were impressive: Council Representative, two-year Union member, Sports Editor, Baseball Captain, and Head Waiter. Those who worked with Mike or played football, basketball, or baseball with him know not only that he excelled in all fields, but that he developed his talents with consistently hard work. Two of the results arc mention as a Merit Finalist and as the best all-around Junior” who annually receives the Harvard Book Prize. As his friends know, Mike was a great cater. He could outlast anybody: at Union meetings he was roll-cating champ; at Torch meetings he was doughnut-eating champ; and at lunch he was lunch-eating champ. Constantly kidded about his eating, Mike just laughed and kept on eating. Undoubtedly this was one of his “intangible contributions. Mike is a paradox in yet another way. He was the biggest and most easy-going senior, but his large frame seemed to move the fastest in basketball games. His tangible addition to varsity sports included a major-league batting average. Mike’s other kind of contribution became apparent when the basketball coach presented him with the Sclovcr-Pcarson Trophy. He told the audience of Mike’s unselfish “What’s good for the team is good for me attitude and said, “What more can I say — that’s Mike. 63 BIG DADDY, BIG MIKE James Linden Tucker Jay Tucker is a most unusual student. At 7:30 on any school morning Jay would be in the Senior Room, correcting his physics homework for that day. He was probably the only boy to see the room during a quiet hour. Unique also were his academic interests; whereas most of the seniors regard physics as the most difficult course in the curriculum, Jay considered it his favorite, and his high grades in the subject gave evidence of his interest. An example of Jay’s popularity among all who know him is his leadership of the Plymouth Church Fellowship. Two years ago the Senior High elected him to their Church Cabinet. Entered Blake 1957 Baseball VI; Waiter V, VI; B Club VI. “Difficulties are things that show what men are.” Epictetus High fidelity record equipment is another of Jay’s interests. He is currently engaged in building a hi-fi rig with the help of Mr. Hodgkinson. The source of Jay’s greatest enjoyment is sailing. “Tuck owns a D-boat and races it on Lake Minnetonka when he can. He crews in other boats and spent the summer at the Minnetonka Yacht Club doing marine maintenance work. Jay hardly leaves the water at any time during the year, for in winter the young man’s thoughts turn to hockey. After two years on the junior varsity squad, he worked during his last fall to earn a spot on the varsity team. No doubt he will continue these pursuits successfully at Carleton College. 64 JAY TUCK, EARLYBIRD Peter Michael Weiser Entered Blake 1958 Swimming IV, V, VI — captain VI; Track VI; Dramatics V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI. “Can one desire too much of a good thing?” Shakespeare Since Pete entered Blake as a sophomore, he has added to the athletic and social life of his classmates. When he was elected captain of the swimming team just a year after he came here, he accepted the position by showing responsibility of team members. Pete’s giving advice and help to new and old swimmers pointed up his willingness to lend a hand or make a contribution. He is an avid participant in discussions of all kinds and often draws on his experience to enliven them. Pete's was a familiar face at Blake dances and the Senior Room bridge table. His “socializing” out of school included presiding over the youth group at his country club. Pete’s interests include traveling, water sports, boating, and cars. When he journeyed to Mexico with Mr. Hilliard for a summer, Pete learned skin-diving. Thus it is no surprise that Pete makes good use of his boat on Lake Minnetonka, both in pursuit of water sports and in the entertainment of his “one and only.’’ Pete also enjoys tinkering with cars and had no equal when the Corvairs of the Blake parking lot were compared. In his three years at Blake, Pete has established a reputation for frankness and sincerity, two assets which he will find valuable in winning friends. We wish him the same success in business that he enjoyed at Blake. 65 Patrick Cushman Wells Entered Blake 1949 Hockey VI; Baseball VI; Dramatics VI; B Club VI. “Pax.” Caesar During his twelve years at Blake Pat Wells has earned the friendship of his classmates through his generally amiable and cheerful attitude. He always had a friendly comment for everyone who trudged by the senior table on Monday mornings. Pat never had a really bad word to say to anyone. While Pat has maintained a respectable scholarship average, he has also taken part in many athletic activities. He has proved himself an important asset to the hockey team because of his interest and hard work. Outside of school Pat is very active and is well-known by his classmates for the parties that he held in his barn. He was appointed to the position of “Honorary Whip for the Long Lake Hounds Club, and for the past two years he laid the “drag for that club's fox hunts. Pat shows good ability as a skier, and during his spring vacations he usually spends about a week skiing at Aspen, Colorado. Even though he hasn’t ridden recently, Pat has won many ribbons in local horse shows. During summer vacations he has worked in various occupations. Last summer, after retiring from a job of selling winter overcoats, he became a salesman at Donaldson's Department Store. Interestingly enough, his father is a Vice-President of Dayton’s. Pat's outstanding characteristic is his ability to work with determination. Once he undertakes a job he finishes it: his work in hockey and academics arc good examples of that. No doubt Pat will be remembered for his always calm attitude, especially during exams: No Sweat!” was his favorite term. Either at Amherst or at Middle-bury, Pat’s friends will always be amazed at this nonchalance. 66 BIG GUN, POOCH Olaf Zhobrv Entered Blake 1908 Committee for Prohibition Repeal 6; World War Veteran I. II; Formal Adviser to Six Headmasters IV, V; Korean War Veteran III; Blake Founder 2; Waiter IV, V, VI — kitchen police IV, V, VI; Union V; Class Officer — president 8. vice-president 8, secretary-treasurer 8; Mothers’ Association — bouncer; B Club VI; Grounds Police V, VI—all-conference VI. “Make haste slowly.” Zhobrv Olav has always been one of the quietest members of his class. In fact, hardly anybody ever sees him. In writing this personality sketch, one could find it very easy to elaborate on the great accomplishments of “OZ”; however, to capture the personality of a nonentity is far more intriguing, even though advising six headmasters was no simple task. Olav shrugs off this feat with his well-known attitude of, “I just took 'em one at a time. Consider Olav’s appearance if you can. The flappers loved it; A1 Capone admired it. Indeed, Scarfacc thought so highly of “Ncmich,” as his many enemies like to call him, that he sent him to Blake on a brewery scholarship. Equally impressed was his third-grade teacher when he grew a mustache in his fourth year as a third-grader. Everyone seemed to realize that there was nothing basically wrong with Olav. He ranked in the top seven-eighths of his class several times. Olav is quiet, brash, respected, notorious, an athlete, not athletically inclined, and all in all a most even person. He was fascinating as a debater, since he took both sides and never won a debate anyhow'. The Wright brothers chose him as one of the seven elites to push their plane down the hill. Only weeks before had another attempt at flight necessitated the pushing of the plane down the hill to the dump. We all know' that Olav’s 52 years of experience at Blake must have had some good effects on him. Wc know' also that in his next 40 years of college he is bound to get through. Wc wish him lots of luck. NEMICH SENIOR FOREBODINGS In consultation with Clara Voyant the Editors have divined the following destinies for members of the Class of '6 . Adclsheim ------ Return the QED to geometry. Arthur..................Fill Jim Devine’s shoes. Barbatsis -.............Start champagne factory. Bergcrson ------ Strike oil while drilling for water. Canton - -- -- -- Be the leprechaun most likely to become a 6'1 man. Clifford................Be head columnist for “Dear A.F.” Cooney -................Coach intramural basketball at the “U. Cornelius -.............Form partnership with Jake Juhl. Cote....................Inherit the earth. Covey ------- Start a war. Crabb...................Manufacture Ping-pong balls. Ecklund.................Ghost write for Fidel. F.mrich.................- Dub in Disney chipmunk voices. Forman ------ - Be a prism. Frey ------- Lose strength. Gilmore ------- Test Regimen Tablets. Goldner.................Have one steady girl. Hanson..................Play bugle for Larry Wclk. Hazcn...................Glow in the dark. Hoffman.................Moderate TV debates. Jacobs ------- Become rock ’n roll king. Johnson.................Be hired as stunt man for “Aquanauts. Kittams ................Get tough. Lifson -................- Run a floating crap game. Lindsay ------- Become an English scholar. Lundholm ------ Become contented. Mayer...................Preach. Meech ------- Open mail. Meyers ------- Test “No-Doz.” Other Meyers............Become outlaw leader of forest people. Mitchell................Exterminate insects. Pflaum..................Install taps. Pfunder ------- Direct General Sports for the Big Ten. Read....................Cheer up. Richards ------ Teach Spanish. Roycc ------- Play professional basketball. Schmidt ------- Get on stage. Seed ------- - Assist A.F. ScidI ------- Employ self. Steffcs ------- Become Tastcc Baker. Tidick ------- Get to be a hero. Tobin...................Pin or be pinned. Tucker..................Re-build Stanley Steamers. Wciser ------- Become a family man. Wells...................Pacify. Zhobrv..................Graduate. 68 CLASS OF John Adclsheim- -Eric Canton -Barry Forman - Bob Frey -Mike Goldncr -John Hanson -David Kittams - Charles Mccch -Malcolm Pfunder - John Rogers - Roger Roycc - Michael StefTes - Hans Tidick - John Tobin - Peter VVeiser - 1961 AWARDS Chapel Speaking Prize V Wilson Cup II Dayton Trophy IV Chapel Speaking Prize V Society of Colonial Daughters Award V Strieker Cup V Spanish Medal V Dartmouth Alumni Hockey Award VI Most Valuable Wrestler Award VI Dayton Trophy IV National Mathematics Contest Award VI Glcnn-Wonson Football Trophy VI Wilson Cup I Union Medal IV John Edic Debating Trophy IV Strieker Cup VI Society of Colonial Daughters Award IV Williams Football Trophy VI Harvard Prize Book V Sclover-Pcarson Basketball Award VI American Field Service Exchange Student Twin Cities Classical Club Award IV Guy Thomas Swimming Trophy VI CLASS OF 1960 AWARDS Austin Anderson - Heald-Bcttcls Track Trophy Alan Burns - Bradshaw Mintencr Baseball Trophy Robert Donaldson - Harvard Trophy Edward Druy Chapel Speaking Prize Lowell Hawkinson Princeton Trophy Valedictorian Jack Kuchn - John Grafton Burgess Award Raymond Mithun - John R. Hartmann Trophy Harald Moor - AATF French Medal James Nelson - Minneapolis Star and Tribune Award Stewart Pinkerton - Amherst Trophy John Priest Williams Alumni Essay Contest Yale Trophy Harry Randolph - Mitchcll-Mithun Trophy John R. Hartmann Trophy Kenneth Solstad - Chapel Speaking Prize Thorpe Cup Kent van den Berg - - Sons of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Medal mm 71 m Back Row: T. Anderson. Fricdlund, Hockley, Whitmore, Pierson. Baskin, Winston. J. Edie, Widdess, Noll. D. Lindsay, Kuehn, Wright, Andrus. Middle Row: Norvillc, Higgins, Wilkinson. McLeod, Kaplan. Hardenbergh, Jim Rogers, Campbell, Platt. Webb, Seberhagen, Norris, S. Malkerson. Front Row: Kemcrer, Morine, T. Johnson, W. Ankeny, Air. Martin—adviser, Stevens, Donaldson. Sukov, M. Pflaum, J. Whitman. Aosent: Hcng, Mills, P. Newhall. M. Royce. FIFTH FORM One of the main objectives for the Junior Class has been to raise funds for the Junior-Senior Prom at the end of the year. Everyone in the class has worked toward this goal by contributing time and enthusiasm; thus tlic J.S. has helped bring the class together in spirit. Mike Royce and Tom Hacklev, the new boys in the Junior Class, have become an essential part of this spirit. In academic standing the class has ranked high throughout the year. We arc especially proud of John Edic, Bob Webb, Craig Norvillc, and the others who have compiled fine records in this department. The class hopes to continue this ranking during their final year in Blake; they consider academics, after all, the most important part of their schooling. The juniors have made many fine contributions to all the athletic teams. Jim Higgins, who was All-Conference in two sports, Craig Norvillc, and Ken Platt have been indispensable in Mr. Glenn's football plans; in hockey Phil Newhall and Keith Donaldson, co-captain and captain-elect, John Edic and John Baskin in basketball, and Lannic .Norris and Steve McLeod in wrestling were invaluable in winter sports. Chalmers Hardenbergh was the outstanding junior on the swimming team. In spring sports, Jim Wilkinson, Jim Rogers, Rick Kemcrer, and John Edic will boost the track and baseball prospects. Most important of all, almost every boy in the class was active in at least one major sport. The Junior Class can also boast success in the extracurricular activities. Bob Webb and Don Hcng were most active in debating; Burr Fricdlund, Bob Webb, Craig Norvillc, and John Edie all assisted in publishing the Torch and Call O’Pan; and several boys were members of the Glee Club and the waiting corps. Special recognition should also be given to Burr Fricdlund, John Edie, Jim Andrus, and Jay Kaplan for their parts in “Finian’s Rainbow. On Tap Day, 1960, the class chose Ken Platt and Craig Norvillc for their Student Council representatives. Early in the fall the fifth formers chose the following officers: Bill Stevens, president; Steve McLeod, vice-president; and John Baskin, treasurer. Phil Newhall directed the dances as Dance Chairman. The class appreciates the helpfulness and conscientiousness of the adviser, Mr. Martin. We would also like to thank all our teachers for their warmth and understanding. We arc most fortunate to have each and every one of them working with us throughout the year. We also feel privileged to have Mr. Henderson as our new headmaster. 72 Bill Stevens, President Back Row: Flinsch, Ritchie, Aby, Burns. Lowry. Albrecht. Nash, Black, Andrew , S. Bowen, Oram-Smith, Hamilton, R. Johnson. Third Row: Hawkinson, Van Dusen, Karat , Thomas. Wilkie, Quest. F. Behrends, Wilcox. J. Baker, F. Humphrey, Hickok. Karalis, Melamed. Second Row: Skramxtad. Dobson, Evarta, Marking, B. Bean, Mr. Mezzenga—adviser. M. Berman, J. Brooks, Lack, Pickier, Punch. Front Row: Arnold, Fowler, C. Brooks, Sheldon, Hanokl, Oberndorf, Jiinmerson. Absent: Lewin, Moos, Reid. FOURTH FORM The Sophomore Class greeted two new faces this year — Leo Oberndorf, who came to Blake in September, and Bart Taylor, who entered during the winter term. Wc arc happy to welcome them both to Blake and wish them the best of luck. The Tenth Grade got off to a roaring start financially this year first by initiating a program of class dues and then by giving a class Car Simoniz. These two sources have put about $375 into the Sophomore Class bank account. Most of this money will be used to finance the Junior-Senior Prom next year. The class officers this year are John Baker, Council member; Steve Bowen, president; Greg Hickok, vice-president; and Bruce Bean, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Mezzenga was elected class advisor and is to Ik commended for the wonderful job he has done in leading the class and helping out in the class projects. The Class of ’6.3 has consistently placed third or fourth among the Upper School classes this year with scholars such as first-place Bob Lowry, George Karalis, Steve Bowen, and Greg Hickok leading the way. The Sophomore Class has branched out into the entire field of sports and has at least one or two members in each who have shown unusual ability. Among the top athletes of the class arc Mark Burns, John Brooks, Doug Hawkinson, Bob Andrews, and Bruce Bean. Dave Nash captained the tennis team, while John Quest was Conference wrestling champion in his weight class. The Sophomores wish to thank Mr. Henderson, the Faculty, ami the entire staff for all the assistance they have offered this year. We hope to take advantage of it and put it to good use in the future. — Steve Bowen, President. 73 Hack Row: Holder, Cou� io«, Kelly. Ginkcl, West. Deans. Marks. Stephens. Philllppi, Bertram. hWn. P. Chrlstopherson. Gray, Judd Kutcher. G. Anderson. Jim Kutcher, von Kuster. Tiiirp Row: Pollock, W. Malkerson, J. Schmidt, N. Xewhall, Funk. U. Knoblauch. J. Ankeny, Asieaeti, Cross, Salisbury, Won son, Grinlev, B. Peterson, DcHaven, Grren. Schocning. Keith. Marldc, Piper, K. Dawes. Second Row: H. Brooks, Davant, Rehm. C. Johnson, EJac, Ingalls, Mr. Holcomb -adviser, Fish, J. MacDonald. Oglansky, T. Humphrey, Bennett, Baskcrvillr. Front Row: Mair, B. Whitman, T. Baker, Caswell, Reed, McCarthy, Harder, Krctnen, J. Bergcrson, Fisher, Swanson, Vilctt, D. Doerr. Absent: W. Johnson, Mahony. THIRD FORM The third form was pleased with the six new hoys it received this year. The entrance of Jim Kutcher, Mike Green, Jude! Kutcher. John MacDonald, Dick Fish, and Ben Grinlcy made Form III a class of sixty-two members. In spite of all its efforts, the Class of ’64 has not been able to rank high in the form averages; however, all the classes have their share of scholastic standouts. Ours included John Ankeny, John Fossecn, Bill Johnson, Al Krcmcn, and Stan Rchm. Early in the fall term the class elected Norman Ncw-hall as president, Bill Whitman as vice president, and Stan Rehm as secretary-treasurer. Gregg Stephens skillfully represented the class on the Student Council. The athletic season started off well as the freshman football team won five games, lost two, and tied one. Basketball had its usual strong start; the hockey team was not so fortunate, as they lost one of their first games to Hopkins North one to nothing. Some of the best all-around athletes arc Phil Harder, Jeff Schmidt, Boh Schocning, Gregg Stephens, Tom von Kuster, and Pete Wonson. Five members of the form made varsity teams: Pete Marklc, hockey; Jack Davant. Al Krcmcn, and John Ankeny, wrestling; and Rohby Keith, tennis. The class is equally as well represented in extracurricular activities such as the Glee Club, Artivities, and the Quill. The third form would like to extend its thanks to Mr. Holcombe, the class adviser, and to the other members of the faculty who gave their time and patience to help the form throughout the year. —Norman Nbnvhall, President Back Row: Gmitro, R. Bchrrndt, Finn, Dunsheath, J. Bowen, Edmond . llanucom, J. Johnson, Cavanaugh, Kadler, Hcflclfinger, J. Bean, R. Berman, Rolx-rt . D. Rogers. Third Row: Pillsbury, Morris, M. Peterson. I.indstrom. Tarbox, Florey. B. MacDonald, R. Canton, M. Anderson. Dayton, T. Lundholm. F, Knoblauch. Tim Harris, Warner. Trarh, Horns. Second Row: Keating, Sidenberg, D. Edie, Brown. Tom Harris, Crane, Mr. Wigginton- adviser. H. Doerr, Ratner, Baxter, Wilcnslcy, Mahle. Front Row: K. Johnson, Baglcy, S. Dawes, D, Cornelius, Ringer, Dunkcrlcy, Dahlen, Dcaver, D. Christopherson, Dean, Driscoll, Hull, Randolph. Absent: Daniels, R. Edie, Goetz, Hunter, McCann, Ossanna, Walling. SECOND FORM At the start of the 1960-61 school year, fifteen new boys entered the Second Form. They arc Charles Baxter, Bob Bchrcnds, Rolf Canton, Mike Cavanaugh, Mark Dahlen, Spencer Dean, Tom Finn, Lynn Florey, Jim Johnson, Kent Johnson, Dave Morris, Chuck Nad-ler, Murray Planta, Marc Roberts, and Elliot Trach. Scholastically, the Second Form has consistently ranked first in the Senior School. Boys whose averages have helped us win this honor are Dave Christopherson, Rick Edmonds, Craig Dunkcrley, Charlie Pillsbury, and quite a few others. The class officers arc Bob Sidenberg, president; Charlie Pillsbury, vice-president; and Dave Edie, secre- tary-treasurer. The eighth grade football team had a 5 wins, no losses season. The basketball team is doing very well, and the hockey team shows a lot of promise. Some of the outstanding athletes of the class arc Bob Edie, Marc Roberts, John Bean, Jim Johnson, and Lee Warner. Every member of the Class of ’65 wishes to thank the upperclassmen, the faculty, and Mr. Wigginton, the class advisor, for all their patience and effort. In our future years at Blake we shall strive to retain our present record, and we will do our best to give future Second Formers as much time and effort as we were given. — Bob Sidenberg, President 75 Jfflattp’s Mentor Grouchicst Biggest free loader Smoothest Laziest Best all-around fellow Most respected Best athlete Wittiest Best dressed Sloppiest Biggest eater Favorite TV program Favorite extracurricular activity Favorite out-of-school activity Favorite place to take a date Best place to spend a Friday afternoon Best way to skip Favorite entertainment Favorite hang-out Favorite beverage Favorite activity during chapel Favorite magazine Favorite book Favorite team Best actor or actress Best movie Favorite politician Favorite comedian Most opportune time to get homework done Best excuse for neglected homework Form II Tom Harris Sidcnbcrg K. Johnson Trach Sidcnbcrg J. Johnson R. Edie Dunkerley Cornelius McCann Morris Rocky and his friends Watching Dahlcn shift the blame Roulette Dancing School City Morgue On one foot Sacrifice Mousey’s Mud Sleeping Two-Headed Calf Growers Literary Journal and Digest Catcher in the Rye Millers Dew-drop Psycho Patrice Lumumba Gene Kiniski Who does it? The maid ate it Form III Wonson Schocning Deans Harder Newhall Stephens Marklc Rehm Baker Holzcr Oglansky Flintstoncs Artivities Throwing dummies on the highway Far away Northrop gym Get the plague Tripping waiters Man-hole Worm milk Killing spiders Donald Drunk Tom Swift and His Electric Grandmother Upper Alaskan Croquet Gene Kiniski Ocean’s 11 Jackie Kennedy Bob Newhart On the bus My goldfish ate it 76 ikfjool |3oU Form IV Aby Ritchie Malt-O-Mcal Fowler Brooks Baker Brooks Oram-Smith Berman Karalis Aby Huckleberry Hound Setting Grass Fires Throwing meatballs off the Foshay Tower Home Fish market Die Trapping bananas Gallows Steak Filling out polls Vogue Doorways to Poetry AF of L-CIO C. Brooks Never on Sunday President Kennedy Jonathan Winters During commercials Lumumba was killed Form V Wright Kaplan Webb Lindsay Edic Platt Higgins Baskin Ncwhall Norville Ankeny Untouchables Concessions Girls The Snake Pit Resting for Friday night Ask Emrich Water bottle fights Dragon’s Den Mountain Dew Killing wasps Junior English Review Exercises Not Grapes of Wrath Borax 20 Mule Sid Caesar Psycho Marty O’Neil President Kennedy After Jack Paar Show There was an assignment? Form VI Lundholm Emrich Weiser Zhobrv Seed Steffes Lundholm Pundcr Forman Wells Blaze Flintstoncs Stealing cards from Senior Room Dating Censored! — O.Z. Hanson’s What? Remembering the Chesapeake Behind Lundy’s comics Water — what else ? Yawning New York Times Magazine Forsyte Saga Rough Riders Canton Hedging Roscoc Conkling Bob Richards Tomorrow Working on term paper JUNIOR SCHOOL 79 THE JUNIOR SCHOOL MR. ROBERT RUNKLE Director The Blake Junior School comprises Grades Three through Seven. Through a balanced program of studies, athletics and extracurricular activities, it prepares 172 boys for “higher education.” This year four teachers were added to the Junior School Staff. Miss Sharon Holm and Mrs. Catherine Nelson are the new women on the Faculty; each one teaches a section of Fourth Grade. Mr. Tom Brown teaches Physical Education to Grades Three and Seven. The final addition to the Junior School Faculty is Mr. John Howard, a Seventh Grade F.nglish and music teacher. Of major interest curriculum-wise have been Mr. Otto’s conversational German classes in Grades Six and Seven. In these classes nothing but German is spoken; through hearing the language the students increase their comprehension of oral German. According to Mr. Robert Runkle, Junior Blake Director, this program has achieved amazing results. Increased use of visual aids is a second curriculum innovation. Two rooms have been provided with darkening facilities so that movies can be easily shown there. Visual aids have been used especially in the school’s reading program. Educational tours are another important part of the Junior School program. The most extensive excursion is the annual Sixth Grade trip to the East. The entire class leaves directly after Commencement for this occasion. The tour includes Washington, D. C., Williamsburg, New York City, Annapolis, and surrounding points of historical interest. The first trip was made in 1956, and it has been an annual event ever since. Many other educational trips arc taken during the school year. Boys have visited the Grain Exchange, flour mills, the Minneapolis Star office, the State Capitol, lumbering concerns, and other places of interest. One interesting part of the Junior School’s educational program is the Christmas and Spring pageants. Every boy has a part in these musical dramas directed by Miss Jean Dewey. Many parents have remarked on the excellence of these programs. The Junior School athletic program differs greatly from that of the Senior School. In the fall boys may choose football or tennis as their sport. However, boys vary their sports activities during the winter and spring. 80 In winter basketball and hockey arc offered, and in spring baseball, tennis, and track. Every boy participates in one of these sports and rotates from one to another. The object of this program is to give each boy a varied athletic background. The Junior School Boxing Tournament is a unique feature of the athletic program. It is the largest tournament of its kind in the United States; this year 122 boys participated in classes ranging from Grade Three to Grade Seven. Officials for the tourney were chosen from the colorful Junior School faculty. Mr. Delbert Bethel, the “Bud Palmer” of Blake, was announcer; Mr. William Miller, Blake coaching staff Keeper of the Carillons, was timekeeper; Mr. Robert Close, “Grey Eagle” of Junior School Athletics, was a judge; and Chub Bcttcls was referee. In addition, there was an outside judge. He was L. R. “Doc” Milburnc, high school boxing coach for fifteen years and Director of Camp Aquila. Special credit should be given to Chub Bcttcls, whose boxing instructions and devotion to the sport have been the instrumental factors in making this tournament a success. The judges awarded a trophy to the best boxer in each grade and a ribbon to the runner-up. The following is a list of the winners by grade, with the name of the trophy winner first. Seventh grade: John Stinch-field, Morgic Aldrich; Sixth Grade: Robbie Stewart, Fred Chute; Fifth Grade: Chuck Malkcrson, Joe Feidt; Fourth Grade: Steve Walker, Shelly Sturgis; Third Grade: Sandy Morrison, Bruce Deaver. BOXING TOURNAMENT Malkerson’s right hook counters Cordingly. Ahern jabs Sturgis. Malkcrson hits Cordingly with right cross. Hensel sinks right to Garske’s stomach. J 81 Mr. Charles Bellows, Charlie Bellows, Mr. Robert Faegre, and Bob Fargre during the 5th Grade Father and Son Dinner. “TOMORROW ON THE CHILDREN’S CORNER” Front Row: T. Ringer, D. Winton, J. Kuechle, C. Chase. A. Morrison, C. Meech, E. Chute. Second Row: II. Tearse, M. Cornelius. N. Robbins, C. Jones. B. Deaver, W. V Tr, J. O'Keefe, D. Doerr. J. Simensen, B. Hollcrn. J. Bean. 82 ru lures tounrsy of lijuirit Studio. Lock Whitney, Mr. Whedock Whitney, Mr. Sherry Robertson of tl� e Twin , 1-ee Bergerud, and Mr. Alf Bergerud at the Junior School Father and Son Banquet. SEVENTH GRADE Back Row: R. West, B. Glaefke, B. Winslow, A. Evans, R. Erickson, I. MacFarland, R. Roe, D. Bush, R. Harding, L. Bergcrud, T. Heffdfinger, J. Resch, R. Rich, R. Turnquist, R. Fischer. Third Row: Mr. BctteU, I). Zalk, J. Norby, R. Hawkinson, G. Pratt, S. Peterson, W. Weed. J. Stinchficld. W. Barnes, D. McCarthy, M. Aldrich, D. Macgregor, R. Malkerson. P. Goldsmith, W. Wood rich, J. Mowry, D. Johnson, Mr. Miller. Second Row: S. Jimmerson, P. Hitch, R. Levy, D. Roberts, Mr. Howard. Mr. Runkle, Mrs. H. Lundholm, J. Dalrymple, P. Hallstein, L. Brackett. T. Hull, S. Williams. Front Row: B. Laidlaw, M. Wonson, R. Webber, I . Robb, D. Nelson, R. Hunt, M. Andreas, J. Reichel, S. Otto, M. Kremen. 83 SIXTH GRADE Back Row: R. Benson, T. Ingalls, S. La Bonn ta, M. Scroggins, W. Whitney, R. Van Santvoord, L. Newell, I. Witcher, B. Steiner, H. Plant, M. Kaplan. Third Row: Mr. Close, G. Pillsbury, P. McCarthy, B. Dayton, M. Marks, D. Feidt, G. Sturm, F. Gustafson, T. von Kuster, T. Turnquist, C. Plimpton. Mr. Jepson. Second Row: S. Harder, L. Smiley, C. Thompson. D. Hanscom, B. Shank, J. Atkinson, P. Garske, R. Niles, G. Greenfield. Front Row: R. Stewart. R. Brown, T. Connolly, T. Kingman, F. Chute, J. Ahern, D. Walker. Absent: P. Campagna. F. Haskell, M. Hawley, L. Taylor. FIFTH GRADE Back Row: Mr. Bethel, M. Reed, B. Peterson, R. Kingman, C. Bellows. I. Savage, J. Feidt, C. Mullen, E. Elwell, S. Anderson. R. Weed, J. MacMillan, L. Strong, J. Moore, Air. Rindal. Middle Row: M. Levy, W. McCartney, B. Olson, K. Parton, K. Smith, R. Faegre. C. Doerr, R. Whitely, G. Steiner, D. Else, D. Strong, A. Sheldon, C. Malkerson. Front Row: L. Baskerville, D. Hitch, G. Peterson, M. Plant, S. Kollins, I. MacDonald, T. Cordingly, R. Hollinheck, R. Doerr, P. Drisajll. J. Worthing, K. Jimmerson. 84 FOURTH GRADE Back Row: S. Walker, A. Saunders, W. Bull, C. Hensel, K. Evans, R. Bruce, R. Conn, T. Keating, T. Tucker. Middle Row: J. Kieffer, E. Johnson, R. Searlea, C. Constantine. J. Eastman. S. Sturgis, P. Garake, W. Wheeler, P. Ahem. Front Row: B. Oglansky, F. Stinchfield. R. Sivanich, Mrs. Nelson, Miss Hohn, V. Waplea, M. Plank, R. Friedman. Absent: R. Buryan, E. Chaae, M. Hintz. P. Preus. T. Stafne. THIRD GRADE Back Row: J. Simensen, W. Wyer, C. Mcech, A. Morrison, E. Ringer, D. Doerr, C. Chaae. Middle Row: D. Winton, C. Jones, J. Kcuchle, N. Robbine, E. Chute, M. Cornelius. Front Row: J. O’Keefe, H. Tcarse, Mra. Ogren, J. Bean, B. Deaver. Absent: B. Hollern. 85 ORGANIZATION 87 Standing: Goldncr, R. Roycc, C. I-undholm, Gilmore, Steffes, E. Canton, Seed, Barbat i . Frey, Covey. Seated: Cote, Kit tarns, Mr. Pollock—advi cr. Forman, Arthur. Absent: Zhobrv. ZHOBRV CORRUPTS PUBLICATIONS The 1960-61 Torch Board learned a valuable lesson: to get results in an activity such as the publication of the Torch, each member of the Board must do completely his specified job. This the Board learned through the customary publishing of seven Torches. Of these seven, two stand out: The Homecoming issue and the final issue. The Homecoming Torch was one of the finest in several years for a two-fold reason: the time of the year was colorful, and each member of the Board carried out his assigned task eagerly. The final issue was further evidence of the effectiveness of combined effort. Starting early Saturday morning and ending on Thursday night of the next week, Editor-in-Chief Barry Forman, Associate Editors Nick Barbatsis and lack Seed, Sports Editor Mike Steffes, Feature Editor Chuck Lundholm, Copy Editors Pres Covey and Rick Gilmore, Photography Editor Roger Royce, and the Torch Staff were continually working. Saturday was the day for proofreading and typing of articles and the laying out of the four pages; on Tuesday the articles were pasted; and Thursday, the day for proofreading the paper and sending it to the presses, ended a frantic but enjoyable week with the Blake Torch. The Call O' Pan also had its hectic moments. In Associate Eric Canton’s redwood basement the book began to take shape as a pile of paper and six thousand pictures. Progress was slow until the last month before the deadline; then the editors worked ’round the clock to ready the Call O' Pan for the printers. Tempers and days grew short, with the result that the 1961 Call O' Pan never appeared. Nevertheless, the editors would like to call attention to their unique season and to thank Mr. S. K. Pollock for his invaluable assistance. We are sure that this year’s censor and next year’s Editor, Olav Zhobrv, will be equal to the task of producing two Calls O’ Pan for 1962. The Publications Business Department, headed this year by “Blaze Arthur and “Sambo Cote, was more successful than ever before. In a sales campaign using everything from two-story, gilded pipes to lynching for inactive underclassmen, Art and Sam recorded a record S4.155.50 in magazine sales. This and a spirited ad campaign during the year produced a very generous budget for the ill-fated 1961 Call O' Pan. 88 DEBATERS COP OWN TOURNAMENT The 1960-61 debate season was the most diversified and probably the most successful in the history of Blake School. Every team won at least one tournament. During the past year more students participated in more contests than ever before. In addition, Blake sponsored the first major tournament in the history of the school. The diversity and success of the entire season may be illustrated through some prominent examples. The team as a whole won over seventy per cent of all its debates, while the negative team of Ron Lifson and Bill Ecklund lost only three tournament debates in thirteen weeks of debating. In late October the team journeyed to Worthington, Minnesota, where they won six and lost no debates. There they tied for second place in the first tournament of the year. Before Christmas a team of juniors won all six debates at Blue Earth and won first place in that tournament. After Christmas the first team of Charles Hoffman, Sandy Pfundcr, Ron Lifson, and Bill Ecklund had considerable success at three tournaments. On January twenty-first the team won all six debates at Alexander Ramsey High School in St. Paul and took first place there. On the following weekend the team went to the annual St. Olaf College Tournament, where they earned a number of awards. There the team of Ron Lifson and Bill Ecklund had the record as the best negative team in the tournament; Ron Lifson tied for top speaking honors. The team had an overall debate record of eight wins and two losses, placing fourth in a field of thirty-eight teams. Sandy Pfundcr won first place in a field of twenty-five speakers in the extemporaneous speaking tournament. At St. Olaf the team placed fourth in the overall standings (debate, extemporaneous speaking, oratory, and radio speaking). On the second Saturday in February Blake sponsored a cross examination tournament, the first major tournament ever held at Blake. Nineteen teams from the area participated. At this tournament the first team won all six of its debates to place third, while the team of Barry Forman, Greg Hickok, Bob Webb, and Dan Lindsay won all six of its debates and first place in the tournament. The final tournament of the season was the National Forensic League Tournament held at Mankato on February 24 and 25. There the first team won four and lost two debates the first day and reached the quarterfinals. The next day they were undefeated and placed fifth in Minnesota. At that tournament Ron Lifson placed fifth in the state in the extemporaneous speaking contest. The freshman team this year was much larger than it had ever been. Eighteen freshmen participated in classes, debates, and tournaments. The frosh team of Stan Rchm, Bill Johnson, Bill Kelly, and A1 Krcmen won all six of their debates at Hopkins and tied for first place there. Charles Hoffman and Sandy Pfunder won the annual Strieker Cup debate, and Sandy Pfundcr won the Strieker Cup. The John Edie Cup for greatest improvement was given to Greg Hickok. A new trophy for greatest progress by a freshman debater was awarded to Stan Rchm. Some credit for the fine showing of the teams is due to the officers: Sandy Pfunder, president, Charles Hoffman. secretary, and Don Heng, treasurer. This year’s success can probably be traced to a large extent to the coaches. Both Mr. Edie and Mr. Fisher deserve a great deal of thanks for their work and aid. Back Row: Else, Ingalls, W. Johnson. Stephens, Swanson, Van Duscn. Hamilton, T. Anderson, Cousins, Bertram. Third Row: Fowler, Oglansky, West. Kelly, Wonson, P. Christopherson, Lowry, Tidick, Webb, Seidl, Hickok, Melamed, Baskin, Mr. Crosby—coach. Second Row: Aby, Rchm. Fosscen, C. Johnson, T. Johnson, D. Lindsay, Gilmore, Heng. Kremen, T. Baker. Frost Row: Mr. Edie—coach, Forman, Lifson, Pfunder, Hoffman, Ecklund, Mr. Fisher—coach. 89 Standing: Hanson. Mayer, Royce, C. Lund holm, Norville, Tidick, J. Edie. Baskin, Steffw. Barhatsis, Frey. Seed, Arthur, Kittama. Seated: Covey, Stevens, Plunder, Mr. H. Lundholm—adviser, Forman, Platt, E. Canton. DINNERS HIGHLIGHT UNION MEETINGS The Blake Union is an organization of juniors and seniors which meets on Thursday evenings once or twice a month. Its basic purposes are to promote the best interests of Blake School and to provide for fellowship and improvement of the speaking abilities of its members. Each gathering consists of dinner and a meeting afterwards. Generally two Union members speak: one presents a prepared speech on the topic of his choice; another presents an extemporaneous speech on a topic given to him after dinner. Then a guest speaker, usually a faculty member, talks on any subject which interests him. These speeches generally induce considerable discussion among the members. Union activities have been varied during this past year. Under the leadership of Barry Forman during the first half of the year and Sandy Pfunder during the second half, the organization undertook a number of activities. In order to present some constructive suggestions to Mr. Henderson in the fall, the Union held one evening a brain-storming session to list ideas concerning the improvement of the school. A lengthy list of these suggestions was prepared and presented to Mr. Henderson for his consideration. Also in the fall a committee was appointed to discuss with Mr. Parks the system of compulsory athletics. After considerable debate during the winter a committee was appointed to present to the faculty the Union’s views concerning the practice of posting students’ grades. During the spring the Union elected new members for next year and held both the annual senior paper dinner and the annual spring banquet. In addi- tion to these activities, the Union presented the medal to the winner of the annual Fourth Form Declamation Contest. Guest speakers this year have presented tremendous diversity of their speeches. For instance, Mr. Gordon gave an illustrated speech on his hobby, the designing of a utopian city. John Rochford, an insurance agent, spoke on the futility of peace. Mr. Johnson discussed the maintenance of the school and grounds. Mr. Henderson talked about religion and the chapel service. These are typical of the wide variety of topics which the Union discussed. The Union adviser this year, as in past years, was Mr. Harold Lundholm. During the year he assisted the presidents in selecting speakers and planning the meetings, and he served as an informal parliamentarian. He often advised the Union on matters of procedure. This forty-sixth year of the Blake Union was marked by an effort on the part of the two presidents to enlarge the role of the Union in school life and to diversify its activities. Both have sought, through the Union’s constructive suggestions to the school and through publicity of Union activities, to enlarge the importance and influence of the Blake Union. These w'erc the officers for the year: President - Barry Forman, Sandy Pfunder Vice President - Ken Platt, Bill Stevens Secretary........................Eric Canton, Pres Covey Treasurer..........................Bob Frey, John Baskin Recording Secretary - Nick Barbatsis, Lindsay Arthur 90 STUDENT COUNCIL EXTENDS POWER The Blake School Student Council went through the 1960-61 school year with two goals in mind: to encourage student interest in the Council and to break down the traditional idea that the Student Council is a “secret organization” that never does anything. In attempting to fulfill the first purpose, the Council used many devices. On opening day Head Boy Jack Seed urged all boys to think about features of Blake and to offer any suggestions for improvement to the Council members. Later in the fall a suggestion box stood in the Trophy Room to achieve this end. On November 30, the Council conducted the first open Student Council meeting in Blake history. Students were allowed to make any comment they wished on any aspect of life at Blake and were invited by Jack Seed to attend future meetings on Monday afternoons. As a result of this encouragement for student participation, the Council was kept busy all year. Some of the bigger projects that the Council undertook this year were the sale of book covers, the writing of a new school fight song, the distribution of a student roster, and the writing of a letter including students’ suggestions on compulsory athletics to the Board of Trustees. As for the idea of breaking down the traditional idea of the Student Council, the group tried to carry out all worthwhile suggestions and held the open meeting. The latter probably did more to destroy the idea that the Council is a secret organization than any other action. At this meeting, students heard a report on the Council’s activities, saw how a meeting was conducted, had a chance to participate in a meeting themselves, and heard each Council member express himself on some part of Blake. Besides the activities that were suggested by the students, the Council had the traditional responsibilities for parking stickers, Homecoming, the Charity Drive, and three dances. Undoubtedly the Council dances this year were financial successes because of the imagination and organization of Dance Chairman Eric Canton. Jack Seed, Mike Steffcs, Pres Covey, Ken Platt, Craig Norvillc, John Baker, and Gregg Stephens would like to express their gratitude to Mr. Henderson and students of Blake: to Mr. Henderson for his encouragement and many worthwhile suggestions, and to the students for their response to Council activities and for the suggestions and assistance that made these activities possible. Standing: Stephen . Mr. Hender� on, Covey, Norville. Seated: StefTc . Seed. Baker, Platt. 91 Back Row: Roycc, B. Bean, Morinc, J. Baker, Jacobs. Tidick, J. Edie, Winston, Whitmore, Fricdlund, Black, F. Behrends, C. Lundholm, Won son, Evarts. MlDDi-B Row: Hanson, Cote, Marking, Dcllavcn, Tobin, S. Malkcrson. Crabb, Widdess, Covey, Kemcrcr, Marks, J. Brooks, j. Whitman, Pickier, Pollock. Fkont Row: Caiwell, W. Malkcrson, Mair, W. Ankeny, Forman. Seidl, Frey, Kaplan. J. Ankeny, B. Peterson, J. Schmidt, T. Humphrey, Fish. Mr. Hilliard and Mr. Howard—coaches. GLEE CLUB BOASTS MEMBERSHIP OF FORTY-THREE A new addition to the Glee Club this year was Mr. John Howard, a Blake graduate who joined the lower school faculty. While in college Mr. Howard had considerable musical experience at Brown University. This year he consented to work with the Glee Club as director, while Mr. Hilliard, for several years both director and accompanist, became accompanist only. With these men the Glee Club was able to perfect much more quickly the music they sang. This year Chuck Lundholm was voted to head the Glee Club as President. Roger Roycc was elected to the post of Business Manager; he helped Mr. Hilliard and Mr. Howard in planning the details for the concerts. As Personnel Manager Sam Cote had charge of the rehearsal attendance of the Club. John Edie and John Brooks, Librarian and Assistant Librarian respectively, were responsible for the Club’s music. Many considered the Glee Club’s rendition of the Negro spiritual Dry Bones” to be the highlight of the M.I.S.L. concert held on December 4 in the Faribault Junior High School. ‘‘My Bonnie Lassie” and “Cruci-fixus, a sacred number sung a cappella in Latin and written by Antonio Lotti, rounded out the Glee Club’s part in the program. In addition to the M.I.S.L. concert the Glee Club sang on several other occasions this year. On March 8 the Club performed at the Minneapolis Institute for the Blind; included in this program were the same songs the Club had sung at the M.I.S.L. concert, and The Ivy League Medley,” a group of school songs from the Ivy League. The annual Spring Concert was held at Blake on April 28, and the Glee Club closed its season by singing at Vespers. 92 WAITERS FIND WORK PROFITABLE The initiation of the “Conner Regime has done little to change the means by which the daily lunches arc served. Mrs. Conner, the dietitian, still has student waiters bringing trays of the daily menu to the individual tables. Many of these waiters can run through the lunchroom dodging tables and masters faster than football players evade blockers. Erie Canton is particularly adept in bringing home his dishes in short order, and Bill Jacobs, his second lunch equivalent, can scrape a table in one smooth motion. Heading the rival waiters’ tables this year arc Mike StefTes ami Lindsay Arthur. With the easiest jobs in or out of the kitchen, these two head-waiters are given twenty-five cents a clay with their lunches. Bob Frey and Tom Mayer, the kitchen help, do much of the work in the dishwashing area and receive for their time fifty cents more than they deserve. Nearly everybody is acquainted with the job the waiters do in the dining hall, but few except the waiters have ever observed the action in the kitchen. The start of the lunch period is not grace but the melee in the kitchen as waiters fight for food to carry to the impatient servers. Only with delicate balance do the waiters avoid spilling gravy all over the floor. Apparently the main reason why waiters do so much running in and out of the kitchen is that they are eager to spend as little time on their feet as possible. Most non-waiters fail to appreciate the affection between the two waiter shifts. They judge first-lunch waiters only by what is obvious: food stolen from the second shift, aprons soiled for the next group, and potatoes consumed so that the second lunchcrs have to wait while another batch of “instant mashed” is prepared. It is little wonder that many waiters enlist a substitute from Mrs. Conner’s corps of speed demons to be and take a short rest. Mrs. Conner and Helfrid Johnson, the Dining Hall Supervisor, have developed a workable system out of chaos. Lying: Kittam . Standing: Pollock. C. Lundholm, F. Humphrey. Ritchie. J. Edie, E. Canton, Kuchn, Halt, Frey, Cote, R. Schmidt, Plunder, Norville, Mayer, Cooney. Skated: P. New hall, Steven , Richards, Arthur, Mr . Helfrid Johnson, StefTes, Hanson, Tobin, Tucker, J. Rogers. 93 Campbell, Seed, Mr. Butler—adviser, Arthur. Absent: McLeod. SECOND HAND BOOK STORE STILL UNIQUE The Blake School Second Hand Book Store has a history as long as its name. For the last seventeen years the Book Store has served to educate its managers and stockholders in the methods of the modern corporation. All the students are familiar with the Book Store’s job of buying anti selling used books to the student body, but most of them are not aware that the store is organized along the same lines as a corporation and as such is the onlv profit-making club. Stock is sold each spring to the student body for a dollar per share. Each stockholder is limited to ten shares which he must surrender for a ten per cent profit when he graduates. In addition to this ten per cent profit, dividends arc paid to all the stockholders each spring. This year the Book Store’s officers, with the help of faculty advisor Mr. Butler, made some radical changes. They increased payments on used books from ten per cent to fifty per cent of the original cost, and although they continued their policy of selling them at seventy- five per cent of the original cost, they were able to increase their business volume. In fact, the profits have been greater than those of any previous year. The officers’ main jobs arc the buying and selling of books and the billing of parents. President Lindsay Arthur and Treasurer Jack Seed spent a great deal of time over the summer preparing the books for sale in the fall and eliminating discontinued editions. Next year these chores will fall to Steve McLeod, this year’s Vice-President, and Mac Campbell, this year’s Secretary, who were elected at the end of last year to follow Lindsay and Jack. New officers are selected each spring from the Sophomore Class at the annual stockholders’ meeting. With the continued support of the students and faculty, the Blake School Second Hand Book Store hopes to spread its influence to more students and to allow more boys to gain valuable experience in the workings of a successful corporation. 94 MOTHERS’ ASSOCIATION Mr . Edward C. Brown, Jr., Mr . Gcorgr Mo wry, Mr. Janw Hcndcr oo, Jr.. Mr. Stuart Wells, Mrs. Thomas Brackett, Mr. Robert Runklc. The year 1960-61 lias been stimulating and challenging under the leadership of our new headmaster, Mr. James Henderson, Jr. Rut for two changes, we have continued with our tra-ditonal services to the school. The following Committee of Form Mothers, under the direction of Mrs. Leo Pflaum, were resjxinsiblc for the warm first meetings between the parents and Mr. Henderson: Form VI—Mrs. John Hanson Form V — Mrs. Albert Whitman Form IV — Mrs. Wright brooks Form III — Mrs. William Ankeny Form II — Mrs. William Driscoll Mrs. Lester Malkcrson, Junior Vice President, was rcs|x nsiblc for providing chaperones for school dances. Mrs. Jack Kuchn again superbly headed the American Field Service Committee. Each year the Association provides travel expenses for our exchange student as well as a half scholarship to a local boy. To the other loyal members of the Executive Committee go my thanks: Mrs. Thomas Markle, Secretary: Mrs. George Humphrey, Treasurer; Mrs. Stanley Platt, Nominating Chairman; Mrs. Maurice Adelsheim, Chairman of Publicity. I am extremely grateful to the following Chairmen and their committees: Mrs. Charles Meech Mrs. Leonard Royce Mrs. Marcus Hcffelfinger Mrs. David Ingalls Mrs. Raymond bergerson Homecoming Tea The Christmas Tea The Spring Tea Flowers for Vespers and Commencement Two dramatic departures arc in the planning stage, thanks to a unanimous vote by the Mothers’ Association. It was decided to disband the Senior School Mothers’ Association and the Junior School Mothers’ Association as separate organizations and to unite as one blakc Mothers’ Association, thus necessitating a change in our constitution and by-laws. A committee consisting of Mrs. George Mowry, Mrs. brucc Dayton, Mrs. Wright brooks, Mrs. Daniel Feidt, and Mrs. Malkcrson have been tireless in their efforts to achieve our goal. Mrs. Harry Deaver, Jr., and Mrs. Edwin Ritchie met with Mr. Henderson, on the recommendation of the Mothers’ Association, to select the blakc blazer and grey flannels to be worn by upper school students at school functions. Last but foremost, our thanks to Mr. Henderson for his wisdom, wit, and availability, to Miss Mary Frances Neilson for her warm cooperation, and to Mrs. Conner for the delicious teas and form dinners. Mary C. Wells, President Back Row: Ro« Wilton, Wilkinson, Polly Andrews. Marking, Fitzgerald, Arthur, Heng, Diane Davant, Pickier, Kaplan, Ten McCannel, Cindy Laron. Mimi Heerscma, Bowen, Joe Edie, Kremen. Newhall, Weiser, Hanson. Cynthia Spencer, Clifford, Ginger Dorn, C. Broolu, Phebe Haugen. Robin Bean, Friedlund, Nancy Solstad, Sue Smullen, Wee Beng Teng, Lewin. Marian Bennett, Mayer. Front Row: Fisher, Liz McKinstrey, Pam Beamish, Kemerer, Seidl, Tidick, Betsy Dietz, R. Roycc, Wendy Raudenbush, E. Canton, R. Schmidt, Jill Dow. DRAMATICS TRIUMPHS UNDER “FINIAN’S RAINBOW Nineteen sixty-one was a great year for the Blake Dramatics Association. Through the combined efforts of Blake and Northrop, “Finian’s Rainbow” was successfully presented. Although the play appeared somewhat weak in the last rehearsals, the cast members managed to pull together the loose ends, and on March 10 a fid 11 the audiences saw a light, colorful musical filled with the spirit only high school students can possess. “Finian’s Rainbow” is indeed a gay, flowing show: Woody and Sharon sing and play together, while Finian looks on happily; Og skitters about agilely as Susan glides about in her dances; Senator Rawkins and Buzz Collins provide the evil elements; and the chorus supports the leads well, blending with them to mold a consistently wonderful picture. Mr. Henderson said of Hans Tidick that he overcame his language problem to project an exceptionally good picture of Woody. Hans did an excellent job and will long be remembered as the “Finian’s Rainbow” hero. Betsy Dietz beautifully sang her way into the hearts of the audience, and Wendy Raudenbush danced into their memories. Roger Roycc, too, made a sprightly and unforgettable portrayal of the dream-filled Finian. But if “sprightly” is applicable to any one performer in Finian’s Rainbow,” it must be in connection with Eric Canton. Those in the cast who have listened to the recording of the Broadway show itself will readily support the argument that Eric’s performance was outstanding when compared not only to Blake standards but also to professional ones. Bob Schmidt is to be given a great deal of credit for the work and degree of perfection that made up his part of Senator Rawkins. The personality change on stage is indeed difficult, bur Bob managed extremely well. Frank Seidl was also a hard worker: he persisted until Buzz Collins appeared in fine reproduction before the audience. The rest of the cast consisted of John Hanson, Frank Kemerer, Steve Fisher, Fred Clifford, Don Heng, fud Marking, Steve Bowen, Tom Mayer. Jeff Lewin, Jim 96 Wilkinson, Tcri McCanncl, Jay Kaplan, John Fitzgerald, Lindsay Arthur, Pam Beamish, Liz McKinstrcy, Al Krcmcn, Jill Dow, Cindy Spencer, Cindy Larson, Diane Davant, Linda Rappaport, Sue Smullen, Wee Bcng Tcng, Robin Bean, Mimi Heersema, Ginger Dorn, Marian Bennett, Phcbc Haugen, Nancy Solstad, John Edie, Burr Fricdlund, Phil Newhall, Jack Pickier, Conley Brooks, and Roz Wilson. It goes without saying that Mrs. Scott and Mr. Howarth deserve a great deal of credit for their effort in making the production a success. Miss Dewey, too, was responsible for the magnificent performance behind the piano. As the lights go down and the custodian sweeps up old programs, the last costume finds its way into the box, and another year of Blake dramatics has passed into memory. 97 B°h Schmidt Wfn y Raudenhud, ar,d Eric Canton 99 Hack How: Strife , Frey. Comdiua, Seed. Skcond How: Forman, Plunder, Jacob . FlOJrt Row: Adelsheim, Kit tarns. Head. CUM LAUDE POSES FOR PICTURE To be elected into the Cum I iude Society is certainly an honor and a distinction, for the members must consistently have ranked in the top part of their classes throughout their high-school education. This year John Adelsheim, Bob Cornelius, Barry Forman, Bob Frey, Bill Jacobs, Dave Kittams, Sandy Pfundcr, Ralph Read, Jack Seed, and Mike Stcffcs were initiated into the select organization at the annual Cum Laudc Dinner on May 9. The Reverend John R. Roach, Director of St. Thomas Academy, was the speaker of the evening. The Cum Laude Society was first founded in 1906 to reward those boys and girls who had shown outstanding achievement and character, in addition to consistent attendance, extracurricular activity, athletic ability, promptness, and general tidiness. Blake first received its half-membership in 1927, and since then many Blake students have been elected to the organization. One can feel sure that this year's Blake members uphold the Cum Laude purpose and tradition. 100 B CLUB FEATURES PICNIC This year the “B Club took great strides towards unity and school spirit. Rather than have the Student Council handle the task of organizing and electing the new cheerleaders, the B” Club decided that this job is an important part of school spirit and therefore a function of the club members. The officers also felt that the standards of chcerleading could be raised considerably by the awarding to each of the seniors on the squad gold charms. The “B ’ Club reasoned that this policy would make the jobs of the cheerleaders more meaningful and permanent. Under the effective leadership of Chub Bcttels, adviser, Charles Mccch, president, Ken Platt, vice-president, Bob Frey, secretary, and Keith Donaldson, treasurer, the “B Club established another new idea for the athletic program. It initiated clinics for Lower School boys in order to give them some insight into the real meaning of varsity athletics. The high point of the year was the annual “R Club picnic. Even more than usual the most appropriate words to describe it arc good food, strenuous baseball games, and lots of fun for all the lcttcrmcn. Hack Row: Morinc, Norris. Higgins. Royce, Zhobrv, N'rwhall, Wilkinson. P. I’Haum, Wilkir, Hanson. Fifth Row: D. Lindsay, Webb. Covey, M. I’Haum, Kuehn, Norville, McLeod. Widdess, J. Edic. Seberhagen. Seed, Whitman, Adelsheim, Judd Kutchcr, Rogers, Andrus. Fot'KTH Row: J. Ankeny, Davant, Jim Kutcher. Markle, Keith, Ritchie, Sheldon. Mills, J. Brooks, Skranutad, Van Dusen, Andrews, R. Jimmerson. Hardenbergh, Noll. Third Row: A. Kreroen, Hanold. Evarts, Kemcrer, Nash. Bean. Cote. Lifson. Jacobs. Quest. Hickok, Bums, lla kin on, C. Brooks. Second Row: Kittams, Clifford. Wells, Tobin, Mitchell. Forman. Mayer, Steffes. Read, S. Bergerson, Emrich, J. Lindsay. Raskin. Terry .Meyers. Front Row: Ecklund. Hazen, Arthur, Crabb. S. Johnson. Frey, l onaldaon, Mr. Bettels—adviser, Meech, Platt, C. Lundholm, Barbatsis, Goidner, Weiser, Gilmore- 101 ATHLETIC 103 Standing: Mr. Glenn—coach, Webb—manager, McLeod, Andrew . Widdeso, Kurhn. Burn , J. Edic, Barbattis —manager, Mr. Woasott—coach. Knf.ei.ing: M. Pflaum, J. Brook , Norville, Seberhagen. Higgins, Wilkinson. Kemerer, Donaldson. Seated: Seed, Goldncr, Platt, R. Royce, Alcech, Frey, C. Lundholm, StefTes. VARSITY CAPTURES THIRD IN M.I.S.L. The 1960 football team ended the season with four wins and three losses. The Hilltoppcrs scored 112 points to their opponents’ 38 and finished third in the M.I.S.L. With eight returning lettermcn, the outlook for the coming season was anything but good in August. Of these eight, there were only two who had started on the 1959 team, although the remaining six had seen Blake 14 - Waseca 0 Blake 0- Pacelli 6 Blakc 29 - Concordia 0 Blake 0 - - Shattuck 20 Blake 41 - Minnehaha 0 Blake 28 - Brcck 0 Blake 0 - - - - - S.P.A. 12 Total yardage —1875 Fumbles — 20 considerable action. However, through the constant and devoted coaching of Mr. Bill Glenn and Mr. Chief Wonson, an inexperienced group developed into a closely-knit and extremely high-spirited team during the season. A football team certainly could not have had two finer and more inspirational co-captains than Roger Royce and Charlie Mccch. Part of the team’s success was also due to the hard work of the twenty-two boys from the opening day of practice in August to the last day in October. This year’s team had few individual stars. Instead, it was a team which won and lost together, a team working as a whole at all times. As the Bears prepared for their first scrimmage with Edina, they went through many hours of basic fundamentals. The first half of the scrimmage with the now second ranked team in the state was an even tie. However, in the second half the Hornets unleashed 3n effective passing attack which proved to be too much for the Hilltoppcrs. The following scrimmages with Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Mound showed much improvement on Blake’s part, with the Mound scrimmage being the highlight of the summer practice. The offensive line this year was comprised of Roger Royce and John Edie at end, Charlie Mccch and Ken 104 Platt at tackle, Mike Steffes anil John Brooks at guard, and Craig Norvillc at center. The back field consisted of Chuck Lundholm at quarterback. Jim Higgins at left halfback, and Keith Donaldson and Jim Wilkinson interchangeably at right halfback and fullback. A good deal of credit must go to the men behind the scenes. Our athletic director. Mr. Parks, was responsible for scheduling the games, procuring transportation for the team, and arranging the pre-game meals. Each week a scouting report, complete in every detail, was provided on the next opponent. It was largely due to the scouts, Doug Holcombe and Tom Brown, that Blake was ready for any play which the opposition ran. Last but not least, the team wishes to express its thanks to its managers, Nick Barbatsis, Bob Webb, and Pres Manager Nick Barbatsis Covey. Thanks to their foresight and preparedness, equipment was always either on the field or readily available. Equipment repairs were handled in a rapid and efficient manner. At the annual football banquet at the close of the season, Craig Norvillc and Ken Platt were elected next year’s co-captains. The highlight of the banquet was the standing ovation for Rog Royce and Charlie Mccch. Rog was awarded the Williams Trophy and Charlie the Glcnn-Wonson Trophy. Rog was named All-Conference offensive and defensive guard; Charlie was named All-Conference offensive tackle and defensive center linebacker; and Junior starter Jim Higgins was named All-Conference defensive end. 105 ■p BLAKE 14 ... . WASECA 0 Blake met Waseca in the first game. Bolstered by hard and aggressive line play, the Hilltoppcrs held Waseca scoreless. The coaches felt that this opener showed much potential and a promise for a good season. BLAKE 0..................PACELLI 6 The Hilltoppcrs travelled to Austin for their second game. Unable to contain Pacclli's fast halfback and to speed up the line charge in the first half, Blake played a dismal game. The score was nearly equalized in the final minutes of the game, but sharp defensive play by Pacclli withstood the final attack. BLAKE 29 . . CONCORDIA 0 Opening their conference play at Concordia, Blake played an impressive game. The first half was the best football Blake had played to date, while the second half showed some letup on Blake’s part. John Eide and Jim Higgins paced the Hilltoppcrs on offense and defense, with hard hitting and aggressive running. BLAKE 0 . . . SHATTUCK 20 This game must be classified Blake’s best, although the score docs not make it seem that way. It was Shat-tuck’s homecoming, and Blake was determined to prove that Shattuck was not as good as it was rated. The hitting, running, and tackling were extremely hard, and towards the end of the game many players could find barely enough energy to pull themselves up off the ground. This game left Shattuck so weak that they were unable to cope with S.P.A. the next week. BLAKE 41 . . MINNEHAHA 0 The Hilltoppcrs travelled to Hamline Field to attempt to dampen Minnehaha’s homecoming festivities. Combining shrewdness with the hard hitting of the week before, Blake proved to everyone that they had become a team. The highlight of the game was Chuck Lundholm’s thirty-yard touchdown pass to end Roger Roycc. Throughout the game the liears, led by Lundholm’s effective play calling and Roycc’s excellent playing, executed nearly all the offensive and defensive plays to perfection, for the Indians were held to minus yardage. 106 BLAKE 28..................BRECK 0 Realizing that they had a chance to play S.P.A. in a title game the next week, the Bears were not as mentally alert as they should have been. However, they played four quarters of fairly good football against an extremely keyed-up Brcck team. Blake’s hard-running backfield was the chief reason for this victory. BLAKE 0.......................SPA 12 This was the game everyone had been waiting for since the first day of practice in August. It was Blake’s homecoming, and a win by Blake would give them a share of the title. A goal line stand, a few key fumbles by Blake, and a long touchdown end run by S.P.A. were the determining factors of the game. Coming out of the second half, the Hilhoppers were unable to make a sustained drive. Linebacker Charlie Mccch on defense and halfback Jim Higgins on offense were Blake’s standouts. Coach Glenn, co-captains Rog Royce and Charlie Meech, and Coach Wonson. 107 COACHES COMMENTS Chuck Mccch — All Conference tackle and linebacker, winner of the Glenn-Wonson Trophy; all time co-captain. Rog Royce — Winner of Williams Trophy; All Conference both ways at guard; all time co-captain. Jim Higgins — All Conference defensive end and offensive halfback. Bob Andrews — A fine tackier whose desire and speed as a sophomore are assets which should enable him to have a fine season in 1961. John Brooks — A sophomore who started both ways at guard and fullback; he put forth 100% all the time. Mark Burns — A steady sophomore performer at defensive end; increased speed and weight should serve him in good stead for the next two years. 108 Keith Donaldson — Quarterback, halfback, and linebacker; 1961 should see him come into his own. John Edic — A fine end and defensive halfback; counted on heavily for next year. Bob Frey — A steady performer in the line whose contributions to the team were invaluable. Mike Goldncr—Injuries cut short a promising start as an offensive halfback. Rick Kemcrcr — A speed merchant who could break up a ball game at any time; a vital cog in next year’s plans. Rick Kuchn — A hard-nosed player who lacked experience; 1961 should be his year. 109 COACHES COMMENTS Chuck Lundholm — Offensive quarterback who called a smart game. Steve McLeod — An early season starter at guard who was injured; should play some good football next season. Craig Norville — An offensive center and defensive guard; 100% effort and desire are his outstanding traits; co-captain for 1961. Mike Pflaum — A hard hitting, quick guard who needs to develop lateral movement; his best football lies ahead. Ken Platt — Tackle both ways; experience and desire should make him a fine co-captain in 1961. 110 Lance Seberhagen — A big. strong, fast back and end who has shown considerable potential. Jack Seed — His all-out effort, great desire, and wonderful team spirit made him an outstanding member of the 1960 squad. Mike Steffes —A dependable tackle on offense and defense; slowed down by sickness during season. Bob Widdess — A steady tackle who with increased speed and mobility could be a bulwark in next year’s line. Jim Wilkinson — A back with good speed whose potential has yet to be realized. Ill Standing: Mr. Holcombe—coach, Phillippi, Campbell. Pierson, Black, Wilkie, Winston, Wright, Mr. Brown—coach. Kneeling: Moos, Lcwin, Evarts, Ritchie, Dobson, Hawkinson. Hickok, Skramstad. Seated: Sheldon, Punch, Mayer, Quest, S. Malkerson, W. Ankeny, Arnold. J. V. TAKES THIRD CONSECUTIVE CHAMPIONSHIP When summer practice opened on August 19, only about twenty boys were present for the vigorous workouts of wind sprints and physical contact. Through the efforts of head coach Doug Holcombe and his assistants, Pete “Big Bear” Rickc and Charlie Lane, the J.V. began to take shape, and during the five pre-season scrimmages the Junior Bears were able to make a fairly good showing. When school started, the J.V. picked up a few additional players and a very fine coach, Tom Brown. After a successful scrimmage with Glen T.akc, the J.V. played two non-conference games with Cretin and Bcniidc. Blake played a fine line game but was green on pass defense; hence the J.V. lost a thrilling game 13-19. The next week they met a tough Bcniidc team which held the Bears to no score as they ran up nineteen points. After these two losses co-captains Shcrm Malkerson, guard and defensive line backer, and John Quest, offensive-defensive end, and the rest of the team were determined to finish the season unbeaten. In preparation for next week’s game with Concordia, the two coaches changed the defensive unit from a 6-3-2 to a 7-2-2. This new unit, which consisted of John Quest, Shcrm Mal-kerson, Jeff Lcwin, Lannie Norris, Tom Mayer, Bill Black, Charlie Pierson, John Winston, Mac Campbell, Tony Phillippi, and Rick Dobson proved to be invulnerable against Concordia as Phillippi and John Whitman each scored a touchdown for a win of 12 to 0. The next week the J.V. played its finest game of the season with a total team effort to beat St. Louis Park 20-13. Doug Hawkinson scored two touchdowns and Whitman one. Now that the defensive unit was doing so well, the offensive line consisting of John Winston, Lannie Norris, Shcrm Malkerson, Mac Campbell, Bill Ankeny, Charlie Pierson, and John Quest opened up fine holes for backs Rick Dobson, John Whitman, Doug Hawkinson, and Tony Phillippi during the next game, against Minnehaha. This game was a complete rout as Blake rushed for 415 yards to their opponents’ —11 yards. Phillippi scored on 65 and 14 yard runs; Dobson scored on a 52 yard jaunt; Tom Skramstad ran for a 15 yard score; and “Weiner” Ritchie tallied a touchdown from the twenty and then tossed an extra point pass to John 112 Winston to make the final score 34-0. For the next game the J.V. journeyed to Brcck, where they met a fired-up squad. They soon put out the fire as they gained a 25-0 win. Hawkinson ran for a 75 yard touchdown and followed that up with another goal. Skramstad put in his best afternoon of the season by scoring on 60 and 23 yard runs. During the following week the J.V. worked hard to meet Saint Paul Academy. This was the title game, since both teams remained unbeaten in conference play. The game was played on S.P.A.’s field, but Blake finally gained the upper hand with Dobson scoring on a quarterback sneak and Whitman plunging over for the extra point. The final score, 7-0, made the Blake J.V. Conference Champions. The Little Bears held their M.I.S.L. opponents to a total of twenty-eight yards of rushing — an average of seven yards per game. The Blake defensive unit made the opponents fumble twenty-two and recovered twenty. The J.V. scored 79 points while holding their conference opponents scoreless. The J.V. coaches, Doug Holcombe and Tom Brown, said that the J.V. team had no particular standouts. The players disagreed and picked two: the coaches themselves. Both Mr. Holcombe and Mr. Brown knew their football so well that they won the respect and admiration of the players. The coaching of these men and the admiration for them were necessary to produce a championship football team. Hawkinson about to score against Concordia. 113 Crouching: Zhobrv. Standing: Mr. Miller—coach, Dean , Cotuins. Won non, Bertram, Moe. Kelly, J. Johnson, Stephens, Judd Kutrher, Holzrr W. Johnson, Schocning, Green, Mr. Mrzzcnga —coach. Kneeling: von Kuster, J. Schmidt, West, Jim Kutchcr, Mair, R. Dawes. J. Ankeny, Cross, Pollock. McCarthy. Seated: Keith, Markle, D. Doerr, T. Humphrey, Fiah, W. Whitman, Harder, W. Malkerson. N. Ncwhall, Funk. FRESHMEN POST 5-2-1 RECORD Under the fine coaching of Mr. Mczzcnga and Mr. Miller, the freshman football team had a gratifying season of wins, 2 losses, and one tic. Although the squad was not as large as past ninth grade teams, it possessed other fine qualities, such as speed and passing. With the fine speed of Pete Markle and Tom Von Kuster and the good blocking of Tom Deans. Bill Johnson, and Gregg Stephens, the team was an all-around unit which won only on all-out effort by everyone. Our first game was a tragic defeat for the freshmen, but with unfailing spirit they came back to upset Concordia 38-0. In the third game the ninth graders met little opposition from Glen Lake. The season’s only tic was the result of a game against St. Phillips, a team with a fast backficld. In three short periods Blake and the Saints tied 7-7. The freshmen played their finest game of the season against Breck. With fine offensive and defensive play by our ends. John Cousins and Gregg Stephens, the third formers defeated Breck 13-0. In a two-game series between St. Paul Lutheran, Blake proved to be the better by beating the newly formed team 27-13 and 13-6. The last game of the season found Blake at S.P.A. The team was hoping for a final victory, but the powerful S.P.A. backficld proved to carry too much jx)wcr for the freshmen as they clobbered Blake 25-7. With the helpful advice from Mr. Miller and Mr. Mczzcnga. the freshmen showed great potential. They should continue to develop their ability in their future years of football. 114 STANDING: Mr. Butler- -coach, Keating. R. BehremU, R. Canton. Limbtrom, M. Anderson. Pillabury. Hunter, Warner, HefTcIfinger, Cavanaugh. I'lanta. Finn. J. Bean, McCann. IX Rogers, Hanscotn. KxkRUNG: Roberts, R. Edie, M. Peterson, Tom Harris, Dahlen, Gmitro, Dayton, T. Lundholm. Tim Harris, I). Christopherson, Morris, Ossanna. Horns. _ Skated: Deaver, H. Doerr, Sklenbcrg. Wilensky, Hull, Ringer, Kei-s, S. IXiwcs, Randolph, I). Edie, D. Cornelius, Driscoll. EIGHTH GRADE HAS UNDEFEATED SEASON This year’s eighth grade football team had a victorious 54) record, thanks to the brilliant coaching of Mr. Zhobrv, Mr. Butler, and Mr. Gordon. The three assistant coaches, Bill Stevens, Mike Goldner, and O. Zhobrv, added considerably to the spirit of the team. The group itself was of average size, weighing 120 pounds in the line and averaging 115 in the backficld. In the first game Blake humbled Golden Valley 12-0, and the next contest saw the Blake eleven crush large but slow Glen Lake by the score of 25-0 as Zhobrv went wild and scored an ending run. The third conflict with St. John’s was similar to the Glen Lake game as Blake scored five touchdowns to the opposition’s single goal by Zhobrv. In the next game, the toughest of the season, Blake won over the much improved Glen Lake team 21-7. In a return game against St. John’s we ended our season by rolling them over with a 42-0 score. The line consisted of ends Charles Pillsbury and Tim Harris, tackles Tom Finn and Mark HefTcIfinger, guards Tom Lundholm and co-captain Rudy Gmitro, and center Mark Dayton. The backficld consisted of halfbacks Bob Edie and John Bean, whose finger was broken by Zhobrv and who was replaced by Dave Christophcrson. Fullback was played capably by T cc Warner, and quarterbacks were Dave Lindstrom and co-captain Mark Roberts. The defensive alternates were John Randolph, Alan Wilensky, Buchan MacDonald, Mark Roberts, and our fine kicker, Mike Cavanaugh. Thanks go to the high team spirit and inspired coaching for a successful season. 115 Homecoming 1960 116 Mr. I.undholm—coach, John Rogers, Seed, Barbatsis, Read. Baskin, Nash. J. Edie, Steffes, Burn , Adclsheim, Mr. Holcombe—coach. Knkkli.no: C. Lundhotm, Webb—manager. CAGERS WIN M.I.S.L. TOURNAMENT This year’s basketball team won the M.I.S.L. Tournament. This fact succintly sums up the 1960-1961 basketball season — a season marked not so much by individual excellence as by team effort and team desire. On the first day of practice Coach Harold Lundholm greeted seven returning lettermen, two seniors, and two sophomores. With height unusual for Blake teams, Ralph Read, John Edie, John Baskin, and Dave Nash all standing 6 2' or better, and with an uncommon amount of experience returning, prospects looked good for the coming season. But no one could help recalling last year, when the lack of desire more than negated the positive attributes of the team. This illusion was not dispelled by the first game with Austin Pacclli. Blake was defeated 38 to 59 in the final score, and certainly much more in the total analysis of the game. It was the next two games which put Blake on the right road and helped keep them there. In the game with Eden Prairie, the eventual winner of the Suburban Conference crown, Blake’s defense held its high-scoring opponents to 31 points as they scored 43 themselves. This game taught Blake that they could go just as far as they wanted to, and it also gave the first evidence of the excellent defensive play which was to serve Blake so well throughout the season. The next game with St. Croix Lutheran can hardly be called a contest: the final score was 96 to 12 in Blake’s favor. However, it was an important game because of what the team learned about desire from the St. Croix players. The Christmas break found the alumni coming out for the annual game as usual, but going away defeated by a score of 74-46, not as usual. The first Conference game with Minnehaha proved to be a real shot in the arm to the team. It is no easy job to play Minnehaha any time, and when eleven of the last twelve Conference games with them have been defeats, the task becomes just that much more difficult. But beat them Blake did, and in overtime, by a score of 47 to 43. Blake’s poise was the deciding factor in this game as it was in several others. 118 Blake then gave Shattuck their only Conference defeat 45 to 43 hut lost to S.P.A. 50 to 36. In a non-conference game with Bcnildc, the poise of the Blake team carried them from a fifteen point deficit in the second quarter to a 61 to 57 win. The next two conference games were also wins for the Hillroppcrs: 61 to 49 over Concordia and 63 to 49 over Brcck. At the half way point in the season, Blake had a record of four and one and was tied for first place. In the second half of the season the wins didn’t come as easily as they had in the first half, hut each game still taught every team member something. Shattuck. S.P.A., Minnehaha, and Concordia all defeated the Bears the second time around. The scores were 42 to 56, 46 to 52. 63 to 65. and 54 to 68. In this round Brcck fell victim to Blake 67 to 48. The Conference season ended with Blake, S.P.A., and Concordia tied for second place with records of five wins and five losses. The athletic directors of these schools met and drew numbers out of a hat to determine tournament pairings. Mr. Parks picked the number two to place Blake in the tournament along with Shattuck. The other two tournament positions would be filled by the winners of the two elimination games involving the other four teams. In these games S.P.A. defeated Minnehaha, and Concordia defeated Breck. The first round of the tournament found Blake playing S.P.A., a team which had defeated the Hill-toppers twice in regular season play. The game was a typical S.P.A. game, slow and deliberate. For the greater part of the game S.P.A. led by a point or two, but in the final period Blake tied it and sent the game into overtime. With seven seconds left in the overtime, lohn Exlie sank a twenty-foot jump shot and gave Blake a 47 to 46 victory. In the second game of the evening Concordia defeated League champion Shattuck 63 to 54, and Blake and Concordia were in the finals. On Saturday night the Bears found themselves behind 11 to 2 at one point, but the poise they had discovered during the season stood them in good stead: at the close of the first period, the score was 11 to 11. At half-time Blake was behind by a score of 30 to 23, but they were not discouraged. The third quarter found the Concordia lead reduced to one point, 40-39. In the fourth quarter the desire of the Blake five became more and more evident as they seemed stronger and stronger and Concordia became more and more tired. Blake first took the lead at 51-49 on John Baskin’s jump shot. From then on Concordia fouled repeatedly while trying desperately to get the ball, and Blake made too many free throws resulting from these fouls. Winning the game 55 to 49 and the Championship was a fitting climax to one of the best basketball seasons in many years. At the winter sports banquet it was announced that John Edic and Nick Barbatsis had been awarded positions on the All-Conference team. This was Nick’s second year on the team and was the second award of the season for John, as he won a position on the All-Tournament Team. Mike Stcffcs was awarded the Sclovcr-Pcarson Trophy for being “by the vote of the squad, that player who has shown the best sportsmanship and team spirit throughout the year. John Edic and John Baskin were announced as the 1961-62 Co-Captains, and the contrast between these workers will be interesting next year. John Edic is a very quiet and unusually determined player, and lohn Baskin, while no less determined, is more of a practical joker and one who can ease tension. The seniors on this year’s team arc expecting much from these returning lettermen next year. Captain Chuck Lundholm 119 StandIN ;: R. Royer—manager, Norvillc, I. Lindsay. Ritchir, Noll, Sheldon. Arthur, Platt, Higjjin , J. Brooks Kneeling: Markle. J. Whitman, Wells, Mr. Van Santvoord—coach. Goldnrr, Frey, Donaldson. HOCKEY PLACES THIRD IN M.I.S.L. With only six returning lettermen, Captains Mike Goldncr and Phil Newhall, Jim Lindsay, Craig Nor-ville, Jim Higgins, and Bob Frey, the 1961 Hockey prospects were not bright. With such a lack of experience as this, the team could rest its hopes only on its general desire and spirit. During the last weeks of the fall term the team had a few practices at the Minneapolis Arena at 7:00 in the mornings. The fact that all players came to these practices points out the prevalent desire and spirit on the team and indicated that there would be a determined effort in the season games. In the Arena at 7:00 a.m. on December 10, Blake played its first game against Minneapolis Central and won 6-0. Blake defeated Central again on the 28th 5-1; on the next day the team outplayed St. Louis Park 2-0 and on the 31st played the Alumni. The past trend was in favor of the graduates’ team, but this year a hustling Blake varsity won 6-5 in overtime. Blake also defeated Minnetonka 5-3 on January 4. This game was the last on home ice. After winning its first five games, the varsity lost in the arena to a good St. Agnes team 2-1. But through determination to gain a respectable season record Blake defeated its first conference opponent, Minnehaha, 5-3 on the 13th. On the 18th the team easily defeated a spirited yet weak Shattuck team 9-1. On the 20th of January Blake met its traditional foe, St. Paul Academy, which had won all its conference games up to that point of the season. As a result of Blake’s early mistakes the Academy gained a quick 2-0 lead. Blake battled back to tic the game at 4-4 after three periods, but lost in overtime 5-4. This first meeting with S.P.A. was the best offensive game of the year. On the 25th Blake lost to St.Thomas 3-2. At this point in the season, team morale was at its lowest. The loss to S.P.A. was disheartening, and although Blake easily won over Bcnildc 6-1 on the 27th, it could do no better than tic Breck 2-2 on the first of February. This game later proved to be the one which kept Blake from sharing the M.I.S.L. championship. Blake next defeated Shattuck 4-1 and lost closely to Minnehaha Academy 2-1. On February 8 Blake again played undefeated S.P.A.; this time the team outplayed the Conference leaders and won 3-2. 120 The following day Blake played the Lake Conference champions, Edina, at the Ice Center. Although Blake lost 7-1, the game proved invaluable in that the inexperienced players gained the toughness and all-out skating which they had lacked before. With a 4-2 win over Breck on February 17, Blake ended its conference schedule with five wins, two losses, and one tie against Breck. This record was one point behind the 6-2 records of the conference champions, S.P.A. and Minnehaha. In the hockey tournament Blake met as its first opponent St. Agnes, the number two team in the Catholic conference. Blake lost an actually close game 3-1. Two days later the team defeated Benildc again, 5-1. They thus qualified for the consolation game against De La Salle. In Blake’s final game of the season, De La Salle maintained a one-goal lead for two periods, and with 26 seconds left in the third period it seemed that Blake would lose. But second lineman John Sheldon scored on a timely pass from Pat Wells to tic the game and send it into overtime. On a pass from Jim Lindsay, freshman first line center Pete Markle then scored in the sudden death overtime period to win the game for Blake. The team concluded its season with a record of 13 wins. 6 losses, and one tie. On the all-conference team Blake placed three players, Captain Mike Goldner and juniors Jim Higgins and Craig Norvillc. This fact emphasizes the success of the season, which surpassed the performance expected at the beginning of the practices. This success must certainly be attributed in part to the enthusiasm and spirit which Coach Mr. Van Santvoord showed throughout the year. His ever-present encouragement and interest in the team led to the success which the team did achieve. Mr. Van Santvoord. captains Mike Goldner and Phil Newhall. 121 Standing: R. Cornelius— manager, Mr. Reploglc-coach. Morine, Method, Quest, Hawkinson. Wilkie. Terry Meyers, S. Bergerson. Crabb. Bertram, Norris, Wilcox, F. Humphrey, Mr. Mr u-nga—coach. KmkKLIXG: Emrich, Mitchell. Wilkinson. P. Pflaum, Hanson. Kittam., Tobin. DeHavrn. P. Christopherson, T. Humphrey. Skatkd: Funk. G. Anderson. Hanold, Fish, J. Bergerson, Davant. Krrmen, Ankeny, Fisher. Jimmenon. WRESTLERS PLACE THIRD IN CONFERENCE Despite the lack of experience of this year’s wrestling team, the grapplers displayed a good deal of effort, determination, and ability. The beginning of the season produced a scant five returning lettcrmcn. Five more men who held starting positions by the end of the season had absolutely no previous experience. Two of these boys—103-pound John Ankeny and 145-pound John Quest — were finalists in the M.I.S.L. Tournament; Ank took a second and Johnny first place. Other finalists were Dave Kittams, champ at 112; captain John Hanson, runner-up at 127; and Terry Meyers, second at 175. Another new boy. Jack Davant, placed third at 95; Lannic Norris also won his consolation round at 165. In prc-Confercnce meets at the beginning of the season, the Bears won four matches and lost four against strong city schools. The losses were generally close scores and our victories fairly decisive. This seemed to be the pattern of the Conference meets, and victory came closer and closer as the season progressed. There is little doubt that the team improved with time and experience. In a pre-season meet with Mar- shall, Blake was downed 31-1.3. When we met again near the season’s end, we upset them 32-14. We had previously lost to Vocational before beating them in a second meet. Although there was a steady improvement, the big change came with Blake’s second Concordia meet. The Meteors had taken us 22-20. When we grappled again, we tromped them 35-15. In our second matches with our toughest opponents, Shattuck and Minnehaha, we were within 9 and 8 points, respectively, of beating them. Al Kremcn and Jack Davant made the 95-pound class the best we have ever had; their spirit actually inspired the older and heavier boys. Creighton Mitchell, an inexperienced senior, was rewarded for his hard work at 120 by his marked improvement. Dick Jim-merson gained experience as a tough B-squad 112. John Tobin showed the best speed on the team; his takedowns at 133 were an example for the younger boys to follow. Pete Pflaum, a strong and hard training wrestler, overcame many rough breaks to make a very good showing in the M.I.S.L.’s toughest class, 138. Bob Crabb and Doug Hawkinson wrestled with desire at 122 McGeod nearly pins Shattuck. Meyers and Concordia. Pflaum before overtime. 145 until John Quest came clown to win the tourney. Next year’s captain, Steve McLeod, lost a record six pounds overnight to make 154 for the Tournament; the next day he nearly pinned Shattuck’s Corby Smith, eventual winner of the class. Lannie Norris, a squad member with great ability and sheer strength, can go just as far as he wants next year. Jim Wilkie will see a lot of action at 175. Steve Bcrgerson, one of the first-year seniors, had to reach mighty high mighty fast to fill the heavyweight class, but he did this better than well enough. The records of Ankeny, Kittams, Hanson. Quest, and Meyers speak for themselves. Any wrestler who saw “Hans wrestle, lead calisthenics, or deliver a prematch talk knew why Johnny was elected captain and was voted the Most Valuable Wrestler Award. The same is true of Mr. Mezzenga and our likeable assistant coach, Mr. Replogle; it is unfortunate that they were ineligible for the upper two spots on the squad. The third place which the team earned in the M.I.S.L. Tournament was not easily gained, but was justly deserved. Captain John Hanson switches. 123 Standing: Mr. Olto-ooach, Huen, Covey, Kvarts. Mayer, Judd Kutcher, S. Johnson, Skrametad, Jim Kutcher, Gilmore. Seated: Wciser, Widdees, C. ftrooks, Hardenbcrgh, Vanl u� i n, Andrus, Cote, T. Johnson, Hickok. SWIMMERS SHOW MARKED IMPROVEMENT The swimming team this year had a fairly good season characterized by improvement for every member of the team. Rick Gilmore and Sam Cote were new at the butterfly event, but Rick improved his time by ten seconds, and Sam reduced his by six seconds between two meets alone. Mike Evarts, Tom Mayer, Pres Covey, and Dave Hazcn were sharp contenders for the backstroke. In the 40-yard freestyle event Bart Taylor held the number one position on the team with “Chopper” Hardcnbcrgh and Bayne Mills close behind. In the 100-yard freestyle Captain Pete Wciser and Conley Brooks battled for the first position. For the longest freestyle event, 200 yards, Bob Widdcss greatly shortened his time with Art Van Dusen as the second man. In the 100-yard breaststroke Barry Forman and Greg Hickok competed for the first position, and Jim and Judd Kutcher improved in the event. 124 Other frcestylcrs were Jim Andrus, Tom Skram-stad, and Bill Ecklund. Steve Johnson, the major diving asset for four years, was pressed for his post by Van Dusen. The team record was only a fair 4-7. Blake lost the first meet of the year to Bloomington with a score of 27-50. but Minnehaha suffered the result of the team’s first victory, by 49 points. Coach Otto’s Mermen then lost to Robbinsdalc, Washburn, and St. Thomas, 27-50. 23-36, 36-49. Blake beat Bcnildc in an upset, winning 42-35. Another Catholic League school, Dc La Salle, gave Blake a defeat, 26-50. Blake won a third meet from St. Cloud Tech 53-31. In the second meet with Minnehaha, the team placed another outstanding victory on its record with a 62-15 score. One of the most exciting meets of the year was a marginal victory over the Edina B squad, 43-42. In the second contest with Dc La Salle, Blake lost its last meet 36-50. This year every member of the team had occasion to compete in a meet and earn points. The highest scorers were Captain Pete Weiser, Bob Widdess, Steve Johnson, and Rick Gilmore; all four brought home five to seven first places each. Sam Cote, Rart Taylor, anti Mike Evarts were close behind with four firsts and consistent seconds. Also conscientiously in second place with an occasional first were Barry Forman, Conley Brooks, and Bayne Mills. Of note are the facts that Steve Johnson dislocated his shoulder in the second Dc La Salle meet, and that Bob Widdess, although plagued by the symptoms of chicken pox, not only swam his events in the meet, but also placed first in the 200-vard freestyle and won the 200-yard medley relay for his team as anchor man. Next year Bob Widdess as captain will head a team with many possibilities. With Pete Wciscr’s record as captain and winner of the Guy Thomas Trophy, Bob will have a fine tradition to fulfill. Captain Pete Weiser starts race. 125 I Standing: Mr. Pollock—coach, Ora m-Smith, S. Bowen, Seberfaagcn. Campbell, Hacklcy. Kuehn, Hamilton. Fricdlund. Kneeling: Aby—manager, B, Bean, T. Anderson, M. Pflaum. Sukov. Kcmcrcr. J. V. BASKETBALL FINISHES FIRST The J.V. Basketball team finished the season in first place. They won their last game after a close loss to Concordia. The final score of the latter was Blake 33, Concordia 35 after overtime. The game was tied 32-32 after regulation play, hut the team had foul trouble. Lance Seberhagen and Mac Campbell fouled out. and Rick Kuehn was one short of leaving the game. Rick led Blake in scoring with 10 points, followed by Truman Anderson with 8. In the last game of the season the J.V. made an all-out team effort and defeated S.P.A. 31-23. It was a hard-fought game, but Blake’s aggressive defense and steady offense, including a very effective freeze” in the last few minutes, proved to be more than S.P.A. could handle. Mac Campbell led all scorers with II points, followed by Lance Seberhagen with 7. Rick Kuehn contributed 6 before he fouled out. It was a very satisfying season for everyone, and the whole team would like to thank Mr. Pollock for his excellent coaching and Bob Aby for his very patient and efficient managing. 126 J. V. HOCKEY HAS WEATHER TROUBLES On account of unfavorable weather conditions, the J.V. hockey squad failed to reach its full potential and could compile only a 2-3-1 record. This season the squad alternated the first two teams of high scorers Rick Dobson and Dan Lindsay. Also on the first two lines were Rusty Lack, Bob Lowry, lay Tucker, and Don Heng. These lines were backed up by alternating defensemen Shcrm Malkerson, Steve Richards, John Winston, and Charlie Pierson. In the nets were hard-working goalies Jay Kaplan and Leo Obcrndorf. In the first game the squad was defeated by Minnetonka 4-3. After hard practice the J.V. met Minnetonka again and fought to a 3-3 tic with two goals by Rick Dobson. The team next suffered a 4-3 defeat by S.P.A., but the tide turned when Dan Lindsay scored a hat trick in a 6-1 victory over St. Thomas. The team ended the season with a 4-2 victory over Rrcck. Even though the season was a little disappointing, the hockey squad will certainly place many men on the varsity team and remember the experienced advice of Mr. Martin. Standing: Mr. Crosby—coach, Mr. Martin—coach, Dobson. Lowry, Heng, Andrews, Wright, Black, Winston, D. Lindsay, Pierson, Richards. Cooney. Kneeling: Kaplan, Tucker, Moos. S. Malkerson, . Ankeny, Punch, Lack, Arnold, Oberndorf. 127 Seed, Unrbatsis, Read, Rankin, Nash, Edie, Stcffe9, Burns, Adelsheim. Chuck Lundholni—captain, 1961 Tournament Champions. 1961 WINTER TOURNAMENTS 128 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS JOHN ANKENY — Runner-up at 103 pounds. NICK BARBATSIS — All-Conference Forward. JOHN EDIE — All-Tournament, All-Conference Forward. MIKE GOLDNER - All-Conference Defense. JOHN HANSON — Runner-up at 127 pounds. JIM HIGGINS-All-Conference Wing. DAVE K1TTAMS — Champ at 112 pounds. TERRY MEYERS —Runner-up at 175 pounds. CRAIG NORVILLE — All-Conference Goalie JOHN QUEST — Champ at 145 pounds. 129 Back Row: Albrecht, J. Johnson, Andrews, Oram-Smith, Evarts, Kenu-rer, Newball, Wilkinson, Lewin, Campbell, Sheldon, Jimmereon, {Jucst. Second Row: Wright, ll.tren, Widdesa, Norris, F. Bchrends, Hawkinson, T.'Anderson, Higgins, Hack ley. Mills, Rogers. W. Ankeny, Platt. Front Row: Mr. Brown—coach, Royce, Crabb, Goldncr, Hanson, P. Ptlaum, Chub Bcttcls—coach, Emrich, E. Canton, S. Bergerson, Mayer, Weber, Stevens—assistant coach. Absent: Air. Crosby—coach, Covey and Schmidt—managers. TRACK SEEKS SIXTH CONFERENCE CROWN This year the track team has over one hundred boys trying to make the varsity squad. This is the largest number of students ever to turn out for one sport at Blake, but a great task lies before the team. Last year’s squad swept the Conference season unbeaten and went on to win the Conference crown and the fifth championship in six years. Because there arc only nine returning lettcrmen, many of the younger boys arc being counted on to fill the empty spaces left by last year’s seniors. With so many boys out for track, the team is divided into groups under each event with a group leader in charge. This year’s group leaders arc Co-captain Jeff Emrich, Co-captain Pete Pflaum, Jim Wilkinson in the sprints. Bob Crabb in middle distance, Jim Rogers in the distance runs, John Hanson in the pole vault, Roger Royce in the shot-put, F.ric Canton in the hurdles, Bob Widdess in the discus. Rick Kemerer in the broad jump, anti Truman Anderson and Jim Higgins in the high jump. It is the job of these boys to see that everybody gets his proper workout and any extra help that is needed. So far the squad has had only one meet, the State Indoor. F.vcn with practice cut short by the weather and with two of the team’s top point getters ruled ineligible, the team finished seventh in a field of fifteen. Many satisfying results turned in by members of the team include John Hanson’s first place in the pole vault, Jim Wilkinson’s placing third in the 60-yard dash to tic the school record, and Jim Rogers’s taking third in the mile while setting a new school record. The top point getters anti expected mainstays throughout the season should be Co-captain Jeff Emrich and Tom Hacklcy in the hurdles; Co-captain Pete Pflaum 130 Sprinters take their mark. and Jim Wilkinson in the sprints; Jim Higgins, Boh Crabb, and Bob Andrews in the 440; Jim Rogers and Jeff Oram-Smith in the mile; John Hanson, Phil Newhall, and Mike Goldncr in the pole vault; Pete Weiser, Jeff Lewin, Mac Campbell, and John Sheldon in the half mile; Roger Royce, Bob Widdess, Steve Bergerson, and Ken Platt in the discus; Lannic Norris and Jim Johnson in the shot-put; Rick Kemerer in the broad jump; and Truman Anderson and Jim Higgins in the high jump. This year Chub Bettels, one of the finest and most respected track coaches in the Midwest, is assisted by one of the best coaching staffs in the state. This consists of Mr. Martin, who is coaching the broad jump: Mr. Van Santvoord in the weights; Mr. Tom Brown and Bill Stevens in charge of sprinters and distance men; and Mr. Crosby and Mr. Rcplogle, instructors of the younger boys. With this coaching staff and Chub and with the tradition of hard work and unparalleled desire, this season should be most rewarding. Co-captains Pete Pflauni and Jeff Emrich. 131 Back Row: Webb—manager. Mr. Wonson—coach, Edit-. Prey. SlrphcM, Baskin. Oilmorc. Sboono Row: Cooney. M. Pflaum, Wooaon. Nonillo. ScBrrl .tKin McLcod.Bum Cornclius-managcr. Front Row: Mitchell. Seed. Mrech. Arthur. C. l.undholm. WdU, Mr. bdtt—coach. Steffes. Barbatw , Tom Meyers. BASEBALL SHOWS STRONG START With a nucleus of nine returning lettermen, the Blake baseball team should improve on last year’s fourth place showing in the M.I.S.L. These lettermen and several new boys will fill in the vacant spots left by graduated outfielders, pitcher, and second baseman. With the lineup virtually set for the Conference opener, the infield is composer! entirely of lettermen. Jack Seed plays third base; Bob Frey is back at shortstop; Mike Steffes has moved over to second base after playing at third last season; and either John Edie or Nick Barbatsis will fill the first base position. Battling for outfield positions arc lettermen Charlie Mecch and Lindsay Arthur and newcomers Mike Pflaum, Creighton Mitchell, and Pat Wells. The pitching staff is solidly backed by three lettermen and freshman Pete Wonson. The lettermen are Chuck Lundholm, Lance Seber-hagen, and John Fxlic. Rounding out the, battery are Steve McLeod and Craig Norvillc, both juniors who played for the Junior Varsity last year. 132 Coaches Jack Edic and Chief Wonson have used the first few practice games of the season to determine the abilities of the team members. These games allowed the coaches to substitute freely in order to give each boy a chance to show how well he can hit and field his position. Performances in these games determined the final cut before the start of the season. Blake beat Minnetonka in the opener 10-9. This was an average opening game with both teams scoring freely. John Edic smashed a triple and a double to lead Blake hitters. In the next game Mound edged Blake 2-1. Blake outhit the opposition 3-1, but failed several times to score with runners on second and third. John Edic and Lance Seberhagen sparked on the mound with support from a fine defense. Golden Valley trounced Blake in the final tuncup game of the season by a 14-2 score. The Vikings hit extremely well, but the Hilltoppcrs fielded and pitched erratically. Mike Pflaum and Pete Wonson scored the only runs for Blake as timely base hits were again lacking. Many runs will be needed this year, because the M.I.S.L. race proves to be a close one; Shattuck and Brcck arc both fielding strong teams. Blake can challenge these teams if last year’s veterans equal and in some eases excel last year’s performances and if the newcomers play up to their potential. Captain Mike Steffes 133 Conference during the Mound game. Standing: Cote—manager, Mr. Pollock—coach, Na� h, Ritchie, Adrlahcim, Bean, Clifford. Kneeling: Donaldson, S. Bowen, Keith, Lack. NETMEN DEFEND CHAMPIONSHIP FOR SECOND YEAR The prospects for a successful tennis season were bright because of the present of six returning lettermcn. Captain Dave Nash, Bruce Bean, and Wint Ritchie held the first three singles positions; freshman Robbie Keith and senior Fred Clifford were number one doubles; and Rusty Lack, Keith Donaldson, John Adelshcim, and Steve Bowen vied for the second doubles position. These last four players seemed to be about evenly matched. The squad had matches with all M.I.S.L. schools, including Brcck and Concordia, plus several meets with Lake Conference teams. The team started the season in fine fashion with shutouts over St. Louis Park and Hopkins. The nctmen had previously played a practice match with Edina, but Bruce Bean was the only Blake player to score a victory. Bad weather forced cancellation of a contest with Minnetonka and a previously postponed game with Edina. This year’s team manager was Sam Cote. Coach Pollock and Mr. Parks decided that the tennis manager should have a two-year office, so Sam will receive his letter after his second season with the tennis squad. Work began last summer on treating ten court surfaces with LayKold. These include the five former varsity courts and the five new ones near the track. The total of thirteen courts will be used by the fifty boys out for tennis. The squad wishes to thank Mr. Pollock for his fine teaching in fundamentals and strategy of play. The varsity appreciates the coaching by Mr. Fisher and Mr. Gordon of the younger boys who are learning tennis. 134 Standing: Mr. Glenn—coach, D. Lindsay, Taylor, Lifson, Jacobs, J. Lindsay. Kneeling: Reid, Pickier, Scidl, Plunder. ENTIRE GOLF TEAM RETURNS This year the varsity golf team is playing at the Minikahda Club as it has since 1933, under the direction of coach William Glenn. Mr. Doug Holcombe and Mr. Don McCaull, both members of recent Blake golf teams, arc directing the 25-man Junior Varsity squad. The J.V.’s play at Oak Ridge, Woodhill, and Wayzata golf courses, and the whole team is grateful for the use of theses courses, for they rank among the best in the Minneapolis area. About thirteen matches have been scheduled this year, including ten against Conference squads and the others with non-Confcrencc teams such as Wayzata and Hastings. The team hopes to improve on its fourth place finish in the M.I.S.L. competition of last year. Since no member of last year’s squad has graduated, the season appears to be very promising. Saint Paul Academy, last year’s champs, should prove to be the toughest competitor. As was just mentioned, every member of last year’s team is returning. The varsity presently includes letter- men James Lindsay, captain, Frank Scidl, Ron Lifson, Dan Lindsay, and Bill Jacobs. The best prospects for the remainder of the varsity arc Sandy Pfunder, John Reid, Bart Taylor, and Jack Pickier. This group has the ability to win the 1961 championship; if the team works as a whole, its chances arc even better than usual. The Flannery Cup competition, the Blake golf tournament, is to be played near the end of the season. This permits a boy who has improved his game during the season to put his improvement to good advantage in the tournament. This year’s favorites are Jim Lindsay. Frank Scidl, and Ron Lifson. With the season nearing its end, the golf team would like to thank Mr. Glenn for his patience and able direction. He has been an excellent instructor and has spent many hours coaching the squad during practice and matches. Mr. Holcombe and Mr. McCaull also deserve thanks for their assistance to the future varsity team. 135 1960 SPRING SPORTS RESULTS TRACK Blake — Minnetonka...........................................................Blake 63; Minnetonka 55 Blake — Minnehaha — S.P.A. — Concordia - Blake 74%1 Minnehaha 49 4 J S.P.A. 43; Concordia 31 % Blake-Deb Salle - Bcnildc......................................Dc La Salle 71; Bcnildc 47; Blake 40 Blake — Mound — Wayzata - Mound 7014; Blake 47%; Wayzata 30 St. John’s Invitational.......................................Blake seventh out of 19 teams with 13% Blake —Richfield — Wayzata — Orono - - - - - Richfield 55; Blake 29; Wayzata 26%; Orono 32% M.I.S.L. Meet at Carlcton - Blake first with 53; Shattuck 36; S.P.A. 33%; Brcck 33%; Minnehaha 33; Concordia 21 (Blake retires track trophy) BASEBALL BLAKE OPPONENTS Mound - . . - 2 6 Golden Valley - - - - 6 5 Wayzata - • - - 4 5 Bcnilde . - - - 0 6 Brcck - . - - - 6 14 Minnehaha - - - - - 12 0 Concordia - . . . - 2 3 S.P.A. - - - - - - 11 10 Brcck - - - - - 13 1 TENNIS Minnehaha - - - - - 15 1 BLAKE OPPONENTS Shattuck - . . . 0 8 Hopkins - - 5 0 S.P.A. - - - - - - 14 0 Edina - - 5 0 (Blake takes fourth) Minnetonka - . 4 1 Edina - - 2 3 Hopkins - - 4 1 University High - - 5 0 Minnehaha - - 5 0 GOLF BLAKE OPPOVF VT Shattuck Concordia - - 5 - 5 0 0 Brcck - - - - - 12 0 S.P.A. .... - 3 2 Concordia - - - - - 12 0 Mound - - 5 0 St. Thomas - - - - - 2 10 Minnehaha - - 5 0 S.P.A. - - - - - - 0 12 Shattuck - - 3 2 Brcck - - - - - 11 1 Concordia - - 5 0 Minnehaha - - - - - 6 6 S.P.A. .... - - 5 0 Shattuck - . - . 2 10 (Blake places first) S.P.A. - - . . - - 3 (Blake finishes third) 9 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS BUDGET The Blake Athletic Association is the largest organization in the school, since it includes everyone in the upper five forms. Each boy in the upper school is assessed a yearly fee of fifteen dollars. From this fee and other revenue taken in throughout the year, the Athletic Association pays for officials, new equipment, repair, and transportation to and from various athletic contests. Because of these dues Blake teams are the best equipped in the M.I.S.L., and the officiating of contests at Blake is surpassed nowhere else in the Conference. In the past the budget has been voted on in the chapel. However, because a comparatively small number of students understood the expenditures, the members of the Athletic Association Advisory Board met last year and discussed the budget. Copies of the budget were then posted on the school bulletin boards, and an announcement was made in chapel. After a week, the students were given a chance in chapel to ask questions on the budget. If there were no objections to the budget, it was considered to be passed. This procedure was also followed this year and probably will be continued. The Athletic Association Advisory Board is composed of the Headmaster, the Athletic Director, the Association officers, the coaches, the captains, and the Varsity managers. This year’s officers were Chuck Lund-holm, president; Bill Stevens, vice-president; Nick Bar-batsis, secretary; and Mr. Parks, treasurer. Mr. Parks’s duty, balancing the budget, is certainly not an easy one, but again he has done an excellent job. The store, under the direction of Mr. F. Lundholm, has helped balance the budget while providing equipment at the lowest possible prices. At the close of the year, the Association awards a trophy letter to each senior on which is embroidered an athletic record of his high school years. Perhaps, however. the most important function of the Athletic Association is that it runs the entire sports program and gives every boy an opportunity to participate in some team sport. From this participation each boy learns a great deal about sportsmanship and school spirit, a knowledge which could be gained through no other school program. Stevens, C. Lundholm, Mr. Parks, Karbatsis. 137 ADVERTISERS COMPLIMENTS OF TAylor 2- 2105 ALBRECHT FURS Furriers for Over 100 Years 814 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis HUMPHREY HARDENBERGH, INC. DECORATING DEPARTMENT 1645 Hennepin Avenue OLDSMOBILE HOME OF THE FAMOUS ROCKETS Sine 1933 1300 W. LAKE ST. (Near Hennepin) Compliment of Jos. V. Edeskuty and Associates CONSULTING ENGINEERS 2917 Honnopln TA. 5-2408 Minneapolis 8, Minn. Compliments of WILENSKY AUTO PARTS COMPANY 1226-1221 Washington Ave. No. Minneapolis 1 BANK AND TRUST CO. MEMBER FEOERAL OEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. REMEMBER . . . Compliments Savings Accounts at Fidelity EARN of Of Interest JL p«r f Q annum FIRST NATIONAL BANK Hopkins, Minn. DICKEY SHAVER, INC. DEPENDABLE FUH. OIL SERVICE GR. 3-7391 WAYZATA WE. 5-4461 yirV GET THAT .$1? PICTURE...! 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FE. 3-7129 Compliments and Best Wishes FAMOUS BRANDS, INC. 928 South 4th Street Compliments of Gray's Bay Resort Ok SmuU uI THtKKtt K i 2831 Highway 101 — Wayzata THE BLAKE DRAMATICS ASSOCIATION Canton offers to help. “So who needs wheaties?” Put it in the bird cage. I’m sorry, Harold, no J-D.” “Lousy bear!” Young man going up A 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. 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CEDAR LAKE ROAD AND HIGHWAY 100 MINNEAPOLIS 16, MINNESOTA Compliments of the Elmo Ginkel Construction Company COMPLIMENTS OF Larson's Clothing HOPKINS OUR CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD WISHES TO THE 1959 GRADUATION CLASS Compliments of Kline Chevrolet 1221 West Lake TA. 5-4441 COMPLIMENTS OF Strttd WAYTONKA MARKET Fins Groceries and Meats V' C vv VlAXSvK. LINEN SHOP Hennepin at Lake Street Minneapolis Wayzata, Minnesota 539 EAST LAKE STREET Wayzata Call GR. 3-8871 COMPLIMENTS OF JOHNSON PRINTING COMPANY, INC. 300 First Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota FE. 2-0473 “So who needs wheatics?” Bessie-Marie prepares to bid. “Have I made an esoteric statement? Kittams prepares for history. Zip returns from Aspen. All-Conference. Crucifixus. Joe Edie enjoys favorite pastime. 4clmoLuledffm,ent The 1961 CalI O’ Pan has been produced only through the cooperation and assistance of the following people: Mr. S. Keller Pollock, faculty adviser to Publications, whose advice and constant interest was invaluable; Mr. John Colwell of Colwell Press Inc., who supervised the layout of the entire yearbook and provided technical advice in every phase of its planning; Mr. Fred Phelps of Andersen Typesetting Company, who printed the galley sheets and final proofs and whose patience and promptness made the editor’s task much easier; Mrs. Fern Hardin and the photography staff of Dayton’s, who cooperated wonderfully in the scheduling of the senior and faculty portraits and who provided extra copies at any time; Mr. Ken Bachcller of Johnson-Bacheller-Ross, who took the organization, class, sports, and campus pictures; Mr. Art Tourangcau of Colwell Press Inc., who took the swimming pictures and the color shot of the chapel; Mr. Bud Mjos of the A. J. Dahl Company, who made our cover design feasible and bound the entire book; Mr. Dennis Anderson of Sperzel Company, who did the cover design and the line drawing on the division pages; Kelly’s Stat Service, who printed us proofs of the line drawing and the senior cartoons; Lindsay Arthur, Sam Cote, and the rest of the Business Department, who covered the business and advertising end of the yearbook and whose management was the best in Publications history; Stew Pinkerton, Editor of the 1960 Call O’ Pan, whose careful notes and advice at critical times in the layout of the book made him a very valuable adviser; Charlie Hoffman, Rog Roycc, and Rick Morine, who took a record number of lens and sports shots for the editor; Jim Wilkinson, Bob Webb, Don Heng, John Baskin, Rick Gilmore, and Bob Schmidt, who helped with articles and paste-up: Class presidents, team captains, and all others who wrote the articles and made many worthwhile suggestions for the sections; 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 1961 Call O’ Pan.