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

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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

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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

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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